Today, the Socialists and Democrats led a majority in the European Parliament to defend two reports aiming at improving and safeguarding the social rights of millions of European workers, in spite of a challenge from the right wing forces. The S&Ds denounced the efforts from nationalists and conservatives to delay progress on the two proposals - the coordination of social security systems and the European Labour Authority - that will fulfil the commitments made under the European Pillar of Social Rights.

The European Parliament today backed the use of over 500 million Euros to help manage migration and support the relocation of refugees between EU member states. The amount had originally been earmarked in 2015, but had not yet been used.

 

 

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has signed a three-year agreement with leading global trust, fund administration and corporate services provider Vistra to help them to recruit and develop key talent and to partner on events. Growing rapidly with more than 4,000 employees in 46 jurisdictions at present, Vistra provides a broad range of solutions ranging from company formations to trust fiduciary, private client services, fund administration and corporate services in the areas of finance, law and accounting.

Brussels, 10 December 2018 - For FEDIOL, the endorsement by Member States on 7 November 2018 of the Commission’s proposal to set a maximum limit on the use of trans fatty acids (TFA) in food products is a welcome step towards a harmonized regulatory approach in the EU.

 

Socialists and Democrats from all over Europe have gathered at the PES-Congress in Lisbon to discuss key issues ahead of the 2019 European elections and to acclaim the PES Common Candidate, Frans Timmermans.