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Breaking: Ursula von der Leyen elected as new EU Commission chief. What is necessary in the next EU? We commented on her speech and strategic plan below:   1️⃣ On #Gaza, we need the EU to take urgent action, including calling for an immediate and permanent #ceasefire, for Israel to allow a full and unfettered humanitarian response, and for Israel to foot the reconstruction bill for water and sanitation infrastructure. We need a #ceasefireNOW! Our report, Water War Crimes, published today, shows how water is used as a weapon of war. Read here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEmVPUPw   2️⃣ On migration, the EU must ensure a safe and humane way for asylum and migration. We need rules that put people first and do not use them as political bargaining chips. Want to know more? Read our statement with over 90 NGOs demanding the EU ditch plans to offload their migration responsibilities to countries outside of Europe 👉 https://t.co/r1N02TFl8C   3️⃣ The EU's duty to prioritise poverty eradication in its development policy is sorely missing. The Global Gateway threatens to privatise EU aid and begs the question of who will really profit? EU companies and countries, or those in need?   4️⃣ On #climate, we need to urgently stop the climate crisis, while also changing agri policies and commercial practices to end food insecurity and guarantee a living income for farmers worldwide, including EU farmers. Climate. Inequality. Hunger. It’s all the same fight.   5️⃣ On inequality, the super-rich become richer and the poor poorer. Yet, EU governments fail to tax Europe’s wealthiest fairly and miss out on 33m EUR an hour in unpaid taxes from Europe’s multimillionaires. It's simple. It's time to #TaxtheRichEU.   👉 As we look at the EU's new priorities, we must remember Europe’s future cannot be built on policies underpinned by short-termism, insularism, or denial. It is clear that Ursula von der Leyen and our EU leaders must face challenges head-on and create a future that puts people and the planet first.

➡ During this new EU mandate with Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, European Alcohol Policy Alliance - Eurocare hopes for a EU that focuses on advancing policies to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm, and effectively prevent NCDs. 💡 Advancing the Beating Cancer Plan roadmap is crucial. Implementing all measures to tackle risk factors, including alcohol, tobacco, and unhealthy food and drinks, is urgent! 🔹 In the Filtered Project, we are joining forces with Smoke Free Partnership, European Heart Network (EHN), International Youth Health Organization, EuroHealthNet, Advocacy Centre LIFE, WHFP, and EASL | The Home of Hepatology to advocate for this together. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eh4FCGpB

Congratulations to Ursula von der Leyen on securing a second term as President of the European Commission. Ecocem welcomes the proposed #CleanIndustrialDeal and the focus on low-carbon technologies. We look forward to seeing progress on these three key initiatives which are essential to accelerating carbon reduction:   ➡ Support for energy-intensive industries: We hope the Clean Industrial Deal will bring robust support and funding for the #decarbonisation of the cement and heavy industries, which is essential to achieving #EU climate goals. ➡ Competitiveness fund: Establishing a Competitiveness Fund will be a significant development. We advocate for it to be used to accelerate the adoption of clean technologies within the cement sector. ➡ Public Procurement Directive Revision: By prioritising European products in strategic sectors, we see an opportunity for the cement and concrete industry to lead in improving #sustainability.   Together, we can build a greener, more resilient Europe.   #EU2040 #EUGreenDeal #Fitfor55 #NZIA #CBAM #AdvancingNetZero

🔰 The Political Guidelines 2024-2029 take into consideration the concepts of adult and lifelong learning, with some good starting points for the advocacy work! ▶ "Europe needs a radical step change in ambition and action – for all skill levels and all types of training and education. This is as important for people’s careers and prospects as it is for our competitiveness. To do so, we will establish a Union of Skills – focusing on investment, adult and lifelong learning, skill retention and the recognition of different types of training to enable people to work across our Union. Central to this will be embedding lifelong learning into education and careers and supporting the training and the career prospects of teachers." 

📜 "All of this is a symptom of a world in which everything is weaponised and contested. Where there is a clear attempt to divide and polarise our societies. I am deeply concerned about these trends. But I am convinced that Europe – a strong Europe – can rise to the challenge." 📜 Congratulations to Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of the European Commission and we send our most sincere best wishes for a very successful mandate. We look forward to continuing working closely with the European Commission, in this new mandate, to build a stronger and less polarised Europe. The next five years will be crucial to address the most pressing issues faced by the European Union and to provide the most innovative solutions to tackle them. It will be important to focus on dialogue and cooperation, on building bridges, and on what unites us rather than what divides us. #StrongerInDiversity

👏 ENSIE congratulates Ursula von der Leyen for her re-election as President of the European Commission. 📣 During her keynote statement for a second mandate, delivered this morning during the first plenary session of the newly elected European Parliament, von der Leyen gave an overview of the elements of the political guidelines for the next European Commission 2024-2029. 📑 President von der Leyen called for a new action plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights; promised to support every region through a strong cohesion policy; provided a strong focus on competitiveness and reducing the burden for SMEs; alerted about the strong need for increased private and public investments to support the transitions; and reiterated her favourable advice towards EU enlargement ⚙ To deepen the single market and strengthen cohesion, the role played by Work Integration Social Entreprises (WISEs) role will be crucial. Investing in WISEs means investing in great contributors to lifelong learning, Just Transition, cohesion in the most deprived regions and beyond the EU, quality jobs, inclusiveness and democracy at work. 🔍 Within a new action plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights, a strong focus should be put on correcting the uneven playing field for the social economy, including WISEs. The social Economy was only mentioned between the lines, and ENSIE hopes the Commission's commitment to implement the Council recommendation and the SEAP will remain high. 🎯 This will be about giving good means to achieve the EU objectives. 🤝 ENSIE will be fully engaged in supporting the European Commission in doing so.

On behalf of the EU4Health Civil Society Alliance, we would like to congratulate President Von der Leyen on her re-election! 🎉 As #EU4HealthCivilSocietyAlliance, we eagerly anticipate her continued leadership and urge the appointment of a Vice-President for Health, Wellbeing, and Social Rights. This appointment will ensure that: ➡ Health is maintained as a political priority on the EU agenda and the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic are applied. ➡ The European Health Union is further implemented, strengthened and deepened, with appropriate funding under the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028-2034). ➡ A strong and coordinated EU health policy to counter current pressing challenges and ensure the sustainability of health systems is fostered. Read the letter now: https://lnkd.in/dtWqXzc3 European Parliament EU Employment & Skills European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe European Respiratory Society All Policies for a Healthy Europe

Yesterday, European Commission President Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, in her political guidelines, emphasized a Clean Industrial Deal to #decarbonize and reduce energy prices, put research and innovation at the heart of economy, boost productivity through digital technology diffusion, invest massively in #sustainable competitiveness, and tackle the skills and labour gap. UNIDO and the EU are perfectly aligned in their efforts to achieve climate neutrality and sustainability. The UNIDO-EU partnership has spearheaded initiatives that foster green technologies, promote sustainable industrial practices, and ensure that economic growth is both inclusive and sustainable. This partnership will not only advance global sustainability targets but also enhance the competitiveness and resilience of industries worldwide. #UNIDOEUpartnership #SDG9 #ProgressbyInnovation

I join the community in congratulating Ursula von der Leyen for her appointment and the release of the political guidelines for the EC mandate 2024-2029. At C40 Cities we were glad to see a mention of the willingness to strengthen the dialogue with #local councillors on #citizen engagement and the decision to keep high the ambitions set in the previous mandate. We are particularly happy to see among the strategic priorities: - the willingness for Europe to remain a leader in international #climatenegotiations and work further on #green diplomacy - a 90% emission-reduction target for #2040 - a revision of the Public Procurement Directive - a renewed focus on #skills and #qualityjobs - an action Plan on the Implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, including a poverty strategy and an affordable housing plan - the ambition for a European #ClimateAdaptationPlan and a new European Water Resilience Strategy - a modern and reinforced #EUbudget A personal hope that the expected "Vision for Agriculture and Food" will be built from the work and ambitions set in the Sustainable Food System Framework Law, where we had highlighted the need for a #coherent set of #policies for the #agrifoodsector and not only a revision of the agricultural policy. There is no sustainable food production, without food consumption!

🌍 Exciting times ahead for Europe! 🌍 With the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, we are entering a new era of profound change and opportunity. The new political guidelines for 2024-2029 emphasize the importance of sustainability, circular economy, and water management as some of the key priorities for the European agenda. Some key insights and reflections about it: - Sustainability: Europe is committed to addressing climate change and ensuring sustainable prosperity. The European Green Deal will continue to be a cornerstone of our efforts, driving innovation and green growth. - Circular Economy: Embracing a circular economy model is essential for reducing waste and promoting resource efficiency. This approach will not only protect our environment but also create new business opportunities and jobs. - Water Management: Water is a precious resource, and its sustainable management is crucial for our future. The new guidelines highlight the importance of protecting and preserving our water resources, ensuring access to clean water for all. That said, how proud I am to be part to work for a Company and be part of a team that is at the forefront of driving sustainability and circular economy principles. Through our innovative solutions, we help businesses achieve sustainable outcomes while promoting resource efficiency. Ecolab’s commitment to water stewardship is evident in our efforts to conserve water and minimize usage in industrial operations throughout reuse and recycle, aligned to the principles of a circular economy. Our partnership with customers ensures that together we can achieve ambitious sustainability goals, creating a net positive impact on water and climate by 2030. A stronger and more resilient Europe that leads the way in sustainability and innovation can only be built through cooperation and collaboration. Let’s embrace this opportunity to make a lasting positive impact together! #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #WaterManagement #EuropeanCommission #UrsulavonderLeyen #GreenDeal #BlueDeal #Innovation #FutureOfEurope #Ecolab #PositiveImpact #ECLteam #Ecolab