S&Ds: The EU is at a crossroad. The Finnish presidency will contribute to...
InfoSocietyFinland’s presidency kicks off during a decisive moment for the history of the European Union. In this transition period for the EU institutions, it is important that the cornerstones of...
View ArticleEurogas supports climate neutrality goals outlined by new EU Commission...
InfoSocietyClimate & EnvironmentBrussels, 17 July 2019 – Climate plans announced by the newly elected EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen must develop the right regulatory framework for...
View ArticleVon der Leyen must act quickly on commitment to fix EU asylum system and save...
InfoSocietyDuring a debate in the European Parliament on the ongoing situation in the Mediterranean Sea, where humanitarian NGOs are being criminalised for saving lives, S&D MEPs called on the new...
View ArticleS&Ds calls for free and fair elections to end political impasse in Venezuela
Global EuropeInfoSocietyThe European Parliament today voted a resolution denouncing the human rights situation in Venezuela. The Socialists and Democrats expressed their solidarity with the people of...
View ArticleUnited States must end the separation of migrant families and stop treating...
Global EuropeAt the initiative of the Socialists and Democrats, the European Parliament adopted today a resolution on the situation at the US-Mexican border, calling on the Trump administration to end...
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Take Part in the Survey: Women’s Participation in Extra-EU Trade
Trade & SocietyThe International Trade Centre (ITC) in collaboration with the Directorate for Trade of the European Commission (DG Trade) launched a survey assessing women's participation in...
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Fostering Dialogue on Women’s Empowerment in Bangladesh
InfoSocietyTrade & SocietyIn July, amfori, in partnership with CSR Centre and DBL Group, hosted its first Multi-stakeholder Forum on Women’s Empowerment in Dhaka. The event brought together a...
View ArticleFEDIOL Statement
Agriculture & FoodClimate & EnvironmentBrussels, 23 July 2019 – Today the European Commission released its Communication on Stepping up EU Action to Protect and Restore the World’s Forests,...
View ArticleNew Cancer Report reveals opportunities for governments to ‘do the right...
Health & ConsumersFindings from 10-country survey reveal inefficiencies in cancer care from patient perspectiveLondon, 24 July 2019–The international All.Can cancer initiative has today published a...
View ArticleReady to drive access to medicines
Health & ConsumersMedicines for Europe is ready to engage with the EU to drive the access to medicines agenda in line with the European Council declaration of 20th June on good healthcare access....
View ArticleVIPA International publishes video about Vacuum Insulation Panels in home...
EnergyInfoSocietySustainable Dev.BRUSSELS, 23 July 2019 -- VIPA International publishes today a new video about the use and benefits of Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) in the household appliances...
View ArticleJoint Statement of Aluminium Associations To Urge G7 Leaders to Take Decisive...
InfoSocietyTrade & Society25 July 2019 As aluminium association leaders, we have for many years expressed our deep concern about unfairly subsidized overcapacity and other market-distorting...
View ArticleAmfori Supports People, Planet and Prosperity amid Protectionist Threats
Trade & SocietyBrussels, 31 July 2019 - amfori, the leading global business association for open and sustainable trade, launches its first digitalannual report(2018-2019). Focussing on the theme...
View ArticleVital conservation measures to save threatened species on the table as...
Climate & Environment**Attention newsdesks: IFAW spokespeople available for interview from CITES CoP18, contacts below** INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE (Geneva, Switzerland – 16 August...
View ArticleAnother EU Missed Opportunity: Cancer Mission with no Patient on Board?
Health & ConsumersBrussels, Monday 13 August 2019The European Commission, after first communicating the name of the Chair of the cancer mission, announced recently the 14 experts selected as...
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Ecology is the new economy
Climate & EnvironmentBy Marc Palahí (Director, European Forest Institute) and Xavier Marcet (President, Leadtochange) This summer, climate-induced risks like wildfires, heat waves and new record...
View ArticleMajority of Irish businesses exposed to Brexit are putting themselves at risk...
Euro & FinanceMany Irish companies that deal in foreign currency are exposing their businesses to significant and unnecessary profitability risks due to a lack of consideration of appropriate...
View ArticleWorking together to inform about progress in combatting youth unemployment
InfoSocietySocial Europe & JobsThe official launch of the Youth Employment Magazine is announced on the UN International Day of Friendship. Nearly 200 institutions from 26 European countries...
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