The European Parliament has adopted its report on the Corporate Sustainability and Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The Greens/EFA group have long advocated for mandatory rules requiring companies to identify and remedy risks to human rights arising from the activities throughout their value chain. We welcome this new step forward.
MEPs pushes for stronger measures to combat sexual harassment
Members of the European Parliament adopted the fifth report on combating sexual harassment in the EU since the #MeToo movement swept through the globe. The report reiterates calls for the European Parliament to implement mandatory anti-harassment trainings for MEPs and staff.
Greens/EFA priorities for the plenary week included the Methane Regulation, EU accession to the Istanbul Convention, a debate with Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the legislative package "Empowering consumers in the Green Transition".
European Parliament determined to reduce methane emissions in energy sector
A broad majority of Members of the European Parliament have approved a strong negotiating mandate for the proposal to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector. The proposal includes a ban on the routine flaring and venting of methane, obligations to detect and quickly repair leaks from pipelines and valves, obliges the Commission to …
Jordi Solé calls on Olaf Scholz to defend the European Democratic values
EFA Group President, Jordi Sole intervened in plenary today during the Europe Day debate, to address Olaf Scholz Prime Minister of Germany, asking the Chancellor to halt any relations with anti-democratic tendencies.
The European Parliament votes in favour of audiovisual works to be available in regional and minoritaised languages.
An amendment introduced by EFA MEP Diana Riba in an important report on the European audiovisual services law calls for all audiovisual products to be available through dubbing, subtitling and audio description in the official languages of each territory.
The PEGA Committee calls on Parliament to conduct an effective investigation into Catalangate
EFA MEPs in the PEGA Committee joined the calls to the EP to carry out a more extensive and effective investigation into the spyware case they were victims of.
On the agenda for the plenary session: methane regulation, EU accession to the Istanbul Convention, Empowering Consumers in the Green Transition, Kosovo Annual Report, Discharge, own resources, Europe Day - Debate with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
First time regulation of crypto space breakthrough for consumer protection & the fight against money laundering
For the first time, MEPs have voted through the outcome of two key files regulating the crypto sphere. The Transfer of Funds Regulation and Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation are the first major regulations to address the lack of transparency in the sector and provide greater security to investors, while mitigating risks of money launder…
EFA MEPs Jordi Solé and Ana Miranda intervened in plenary today to send their solidarity to the Peruvian people and to denounce the repressive response given by the government to the mass demonstrations that took place mainly between December and March.
