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S&Ds demand further labour and human rights guarantees from Vietnam

S&D MEPs have voiced their concern that there are still some pending commitments that Vietnam should deliver before the Socialists and Democrats can back...

Øyvind Eggen: We should develop specific technological solutions to save rainforest

Europe has toughened its policies towards palm oil with the aim to restrict imports. The main reason seems to be the rising concerns over...

Rohingya Children Need an Advocate in Brussels

“Azida” is a 12-year-old girl, born in Myanmar, but now growing up in neighboring Bangladesh. Forced out of her home at age 10 by...

S&Ds: Vietnam’s reformed labour code a positive signal but concrete changes are needed

The S&D Group today welcomed the adoption of Vietnam's reformed labour code following a vote in the National Assembly in Hanoi. Ahead of the...

France’s high court rules in favour of ending tax benefits for palm oil diesel

France’s Constitutional Council, the highest constitutional authority in the country, today ruled in favour of excluding palm oil from the list of biofuels that...

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