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EU finally backs S&D call for crackdown on precarious and zero hour contracts

Leading S&D MEPs welcomed new rules agreed yesterday that will help people working on precarious or zero hour contracts. The proposals were part of a wider package on transparent and predictable working conditions agreed by the European Parliament, Council and Commission late last night.  
 
S&D Group president Udo Bullmann said: 

European Progressives appeal for a sustainable cohesion policy that leaves no people and no territories behind

Today the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, together with the PES Group in the European Committee of the Regions, launched an appeal for a cohesion policy that promotes sustainable development and a just transition for all, in the framework of the conference “No People and No Territory Left Behindˮ.
 

CCS will play a vital role in delivering a net-zero emissions economy

Brussels, 07 February 2019. Commissioner Cañete, states CCS will play vital role in delivering a net-zero emissions economy’ by 2050 in his recent speech at the EU-Norway Energy Conference.
 

European offshore wind capacity grew by 18% in 2018

Europe installed 2.6 GW of new offshore wind energy capacity in 2018, according to statistics released today by WindEurope. That’s an 18% increase in Europe’s offshore wind capacity.
 

SPC manufacturing waiver cannot be derailed by foreign vested interests

Date of release: 07/02/2019
 

European CTOs of the Year 2018 awards highlight sustainability and open innovation

The CTO of the Year Europe 2018 awards were announced today during EU Industry Days in Brussels. The winners in both categories excel in driving sustainability through innovative use of technology in their companies and surrounding ecosystem.
 

S&Ds disappointed by Trump’s refusal to send a positive signal to transatlantic partner

Following the State of the Union address by US President Donald Trump, S&D Group leader Udo Bullmann says:

GIE Vision 2050 outlines essential role of gas infrastructure in achieving Paris Targets

GIE Members are committed to fulfil the European Union objectives under the UN Paris Agreement on Climate Change whilst guaranteeing the supply of affordable energy for all citizens. GIE believes that decarbonisation can only be achieved in an affordable way by facilitating all lower carbon energy processes. This includes the use of significant quantities of renewable or decarbonised gases as fuel for heating, power, industry and land and shipping transportation (methane and hydrogen).
 

68 million girls are at risk of genital mutilation in the next ten years. Let’s stop this cruel and degrading torture! say S&Ds

At least 200 million girls and women in the world have suffered some form of genital mutilation according to the UN, and 68 million are still at risk. On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament re-state their strong commitment to eradicate this aberration.
 

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