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Leadership

👏 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.

We congratulate Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election for a second mandate as President of the European Commission for the period 2024-2029. We are pleased to see the EC commitment to promote competitiveness, innovation, and resilience in Europe, as a signal of stability and continuity. We look forward to seeing the new EC agenda for the next 5 years and how it will shape Europe's answers to the challenges ahead.

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

🌍 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

🇪🇺 Last week, Ursula von der Leyen got re-elected for her second mandate as the President of the European Commission 🏛️ As a coalition focused on placing #health and #wellbeing at the 💜 of EU policymaking, all the while fostering healthy environments, secure #foodpolicy, resilient systems, and #preventive approach to health, we are happy to see most of our recommendations at the forefront of the political guidelines for the next mandate 💪 What we like to see 👇 🟣 A more resilient #wellbeing economy ➡️ Critical Medicines Act to reduce dependencies relating to critical medicines and ingredients, while continuing work on anti-microbial resistance, increasing access to the most advanced treatments, and diversifying our supply chain ⚕️ 🟣 Putting research and innovation at the core of our economy ➡️ increase research spending to focus more on strategic priorities, ground-breaking fundamental research, disruptive innovation, and on scientific excellence ➕ create the conditions for researchers to thrive 🔬   🟣 Focus on preventive health ➡️ mental health ➕ cardiovascular diseases ➕ treatments for degenerative illnesses ➕ research on autism - and more 🧠 🟣 Protection of health systems security - which are increasingly the target of cyber and ransomware attacks - to improve threat detection, preparedness and crisis response ➡️ European action plan on the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers in the first 100 days of the mandate 🛡️ 🟣 Tackling skills and labour gaps and establishment of the Union of Skills ➡️ focusing on cross-sector investment, adult and lifelong learning, as well as skill retention 🚀 https://lnkd.in/dEpV4Eng

Will President Ursula von der Leyen’s New term be a Visionary period for Inclusive Trade and Development Policies between Europe and Africa ? As an aspiring trade policy expert with strategic forsights for trade justice and sustainable development. Hope the new Presidency of the European Commission and its African counterparts can take a step further to address the needs and interests of African youths and civil societies into trade and development policy designing. However, it’s essential to ensure that the voices of African youths and civil society stakeholders are central in shaping future trade and development policies. I strongly believe the next five years are pivotal for digital and green transitions, which are critical key priorities areas of the 5th Industrial Revolution. Key Issues that draws my attention for reflection: 1️⃣ Youth and Civil Society Engagement: How will Ursula von der Leyen’s administration and their African partners create inclusive platforms for African youths and civil society to participate in policy dialogues? 2️⃣ Policy Challenges: What specific trade and development challenges do diverse African stakeholders face, and how can the current policy measures and mechanisms put in place by stakeholders be made effective? 3️⃣ Sustainable Partnerships: How can the EU and Africa stakeholders collaborate effectively to promote sustainable trade and development? In the past 2 years I have been monitoring the evolution and dynamics in trade and development between Africa and Europe. Bearing in mind questions to contribute to restructuring and growth between Africa and Europe’s economic relationship: What steps should the EU and African institutions take to ensure the inclusion of youth and civil society in trade and development policy-making processes? What are the main trade and development challenges faced by African youth and civil society? - And are there affective plans to be implemented? How can we foster stronger partnerships between the EU and African stakeholders to drive sustainable development? 🧐 Share your thoughts and ideas below! Let’s work together to ensure that African voices are integral to this critical conversation. 📢 Join the discussion! Share this post to spread awareness and gather diverse perspectives on this important issue. Thank you! 🙏 #TradeJustice #SustainableDevelopment #EUTrade #AfricaEUTrade #PolicyAdvocacy #InclusivePolicy #DigitalTransition #GreenTransition #EconomicResilience #PublicPrivatePartnerships #UrsulaVonDerLeyen

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!

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.