European Parliament

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), with support from the InvestEU program, has committed €30 million as a cornerstone investor in the Azimut Diversified Corporate Credit ESG-8 fund. The fund, managed by Azimut Investments SA, aims to reach a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland, a leading testing and certification company, has opened a new textile testing laboratory in Derbyshire, UK. The facility offers a range of services including Fibre Composition Analysis, colour fastness testing, and physical and mechanical testing. It … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) MEPs approve draft legislation to improve product labelling and durability, and combat misleading claims. The proposal aims to empower consumers in making environmentally friendly choices and encourage companies to offer more sustainable products. The legislation includes banning misleading … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) MEPs endorse new rules on Artificial Intelligence, advancing human-centric approach in Europe. The proposed regulations aim to ensure transparency, risk-management, and ethical development of AI systems. MEPs expanded the list of prohibited AI practices, including bans on intrusive … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament is celebrating Europe Day on May 6th by inviting citizens to its Brussels premises for a day filled with interactive presentations, live performances, debates with MEPs, and other activities. The day will start with an … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament has launched the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism on World Press Freedom Day. The prize is awarded annually to professional journalists or teams whose work promotes or defends EU principles such as human rights, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament and Council have agreed on a new scheme to protect the “geographical indication” of traditional crafts both in the EU and internationally. The legislation will protect the original quality and tradition of locally renowned goods … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. has won the European Sport & Healthy Company 2022 award in the Gold category for its projects related to the health and physical activity of its employees and of Spanish society in general. Among them were … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Bloomberg has expanded its EU Women in Finance initiative, which aims to inspire and empower young women to pursue careers in finance, following a successful first year. The initiative offers specialized training on capital markets and mentoring from … Read the full press release →

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Le Parlement européen et le Conseil se sont mis d’accord sur un plan visant à réduire les émissions maritimes et à aider l’UE à atteindre son objectif de neutralité climatique. Le plan comprend l’établissement d’une norme de … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament and Council have agreed to a plan to reduce maritime emissions and help the EU achieve its climate neutrality target. The plan includes the establishment of a fuel standard for ships to promote renewable and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is urging EU leaders to prioritize the green transition and protect the EU’s industrial base. Ahead of the European Council Summit, ACEA President Luca de Meo expressed the challenges faced by the … Read the full press release →

(PRESS RELEASE) STRASBOURG, 12-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Parliament, the EU’s only directly-elected institution and one of the legislative bodies of the European Union, has announced that a new European Parliament Eurobarometer survey shows that the rising cost of … Read the full press release →

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) ESTRASBURGO, 12-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Parliament, la única institución de la UE elegida por sufragio directo y uno de los órganos legislativos de la Unión Europea, ha anunciado que una nueva encuesta del Eurobarómetro del … Read the full press release →

(PRESS RELEASE) GARDABAER, Iceland, 29-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Marel (ICE: MAREL), an Iceland based multinational food processing company, has announced that the company  purchased 45,650 of its own shares on Euronext Amsterdam at a price of EUR 178,218 between 20 … Read the full press release →

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 22-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), an international financial institution with focus on the Nordic and Baltic countries, has announced that it hosted, together with Nefco, a provider of loans or equity-type funding to … Read the full press release →

bp acquires 30% stake in Green Biofuels Ltd and will work with the company to help decarbonize businesses across the construction, freight, off-road, and marine industries Green Biofuels’ renewable hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) fuels can be used as a direct replacement for diesel The investment expands … Read the full press release →

(PRESS RELEASE) FREDERICIA, 1-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED), a Danish leading operator of offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants, has announced the appointment of Ingrid Reumert as its new Senior Vice … Read the full press release →

(PRESS RELEASE) ROME, 18-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Terna S.p.A. (BIT: TRN), the first grid operator for electricity transmission in Europe, has announced the authorization by its Board of Directors of the issuance of euro denominated, non-convertible, subordinated, hybrid, perpetual securities … Read the full press release →

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) enables a better understanding of genetic mechanisms linked to specific diseases and is helping drive personalised healthcare Preparing DNA for sequencing libraries is complex and prone to human error, which can interfere with accurate sequencing results The new AVENIO … Read the full press release →