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S&Ds: Citizens cherish Schengen but reform needed to restore its integrity

At the first Schengen Forum, the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament led calls for Schengen reform to include a greater role of EU institutions when it comes to internal borders in order to preserve one of the most tangible benefits of EU for citizens.

The meeting brought together leading MEPs, Home Affairs Ministers and the European Commission to discuss the future of the Schengen area and to prepare the Strategy on the future of Schengen in 2021.

Comments on an Impact Assessment on a potential implementing measure (EcoDesign Directive)

Bruxelles/Overseas 30 November 2020 – The electric Handdryer Association (eHA), the official body that represents the global hand dryer industry, shares its key arguments regarding potential legislative measures resulting of the EcoDesign Directive when it comes to energy efficiency aspect and labelling. Certain measures would impose pressure on the SME structured industry leading to false developments.

eHA - electric Handdryer Association

Weihnachten ohne Amazon

Ab heute startet eine Petition, die bessere Arbeitsbedingungen und Entlohnung bei Amazon sowie eine gerechte Besteuerung von Digitalkonzernen fordert. 

The Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) launches first ever EU-wide collaborative network aiming to put an end to the escalating costs of cancer medicines

Brussels, BelgiumECL, a pan-European umbrella NGO representing national and regional cancer societies, today officially announced and launched the first ever EU-wide collaborative network to improve transparency, market access and pricing of cancer medicines for the benefits of cancer patients.

Power sector seeks to reap benefits and tackle risks from AI

AI applications are transforming business operations and processes in the power sector as well as the broader economy, leading to greater cost savings, increased efficiency and new services for consumers. But further developments rely on the ability to foster and support innovation, addressing outstanding matters related to investments, data access and governance, as well as ethics.

CEMA elects new President: Thierry Krier (KUHN) takes the reins

Brussels, 27th November 2020 – Thierry Krier, President and CEO of KUHN Group, was elected yesterday as new President of CEMA, the European Association representing Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers.

S&Ds host a webinar on ‘EU Health Union’ on Tuesday with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and health ministers from Spain, Italy and Sweden

The unprecedented global Covid-19 pandemic has taken the lives of many thousands of people worldwide. In the face of this formidable challenge, the EU’s 27 national healthcare systems have shown their fragility and weaknesses, but also the absolute necessity to accelerate the move towards increasing European responsibility and solidarity on health matters; including ensuring a better co-ordinated, shared, equal and adequate medical response in all member states.

Paper industry supports European Parliament call for new Industrial Strategy to be aligned with EU climate-neutrality objective

Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the New Industrial Strategy for Europe, a report by Italian Member of the European Parliament Carlo Calenda (S&D – Envi Committee).

The report calls for the new industrial strategy - planned for publication in March next year – to be in line with the goal of climate neutrality by 2050 and to create the conditions for an innovative, inclusive, resilient, digitalised society.

Clear and practical guides to natural capital management published by ACCA

The accountant’s role in managing natural capital – resources like water, land, minerals, and oceans – is explained by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) in a new video and accompanying guides for business leaders, performance managers, corporate reporters and auditors and assurers.

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