ECF: S&Ds secure investment in European industry and people’s needs
The European Parliament’s committee on industry, research and energy today voted on the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) of the next long-term EU budget. The S&D Group secured important improvements to strengthen Europe’s energy infrastructure, industrial capacity and social progress. S&D achievements include investment in energy infrastructure to strengthen Europe’s energy security and competitiveness, alongside dedicated support for industrial decarbonisation and clean technologies . The Group also secured greater investment in digital sovereignty and critical raw materials, and a...
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Follow usCompetitiveness must go hand in hand with social progress! The 🇪🇺 Parliament’s committee on industry, research and energy today voted on the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) of the next long-term EU budget. Find out what we secured👇 @DanNica514 ECF: S&Ds secure investment in European industry…
We cannot afford to endanger the European Social Fund! Today, we voted to protect strong social investment for people and communities. The ESF is the only EU programme primarily dedicated to driving social cohesion, quality employment and skills, youth investment, and poverty
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Today’s vote in the employment and social affairs committee proves that political groups in the 🇪🇺Parliament refuse to see the ESF phased out or abolished under the guise of competitiveness or because of economic interests. @MaritMaij @alexagiussaliba European Parliament calls for a strong social…
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