On 19 March, the European Commission published the Steel and Metals Action Plan aimed at bolstering Europe’s economic resilience, green transition, and strategic autonomy. While the European Precious MetaOn June 6-9 the EU has voted a new European Parliament. Perfect timing to join forces and remind the EPMF and International Copper Association Europe key messages:– coherence– predictability–…
The EPMF has co-signed the Antwerp Declaration and continues actively contributing to its development. On May 15th, France Capon was representing the EPMF and Eurometaux at the Antwerp Declaration roundtable with Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, that was organized by Cefic and industryAll Europe. Discussion between social partners and industry was dedicated to skills, quality jobs,…
The EPMF, represented by Jelle Mertens, participated at SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting in Seville. SETAC meetings bring together scientists from various disciplines in academia, business, industry and government to share, debate, discuss, disseminate and facilitate the use and re-use of their most recent scientific knowledge to support adaptive and responsive environmental management and protection….
The EPMF has co-signed the Antwerp Declaration to express its full support for a European Industrial Deal to complement the Green Deal and keep high quality jobs for European workers in Europe. The Declaration calls to Member State Governments, the next European Commission and Parliament to:1. Put the Industrial Deal at the core of the…
‘Coherence, efficiency and predictability’ – concluding words by Wouter Ghyoot (Umicore), the President of EPMF at the debate ‘REACH and Raw Materials: Achieving Europe’s Green Deal goals together’ that was co-organized with Eurometaux. A very timely and topical debate bringing together policy makers, NGO and industry. Our panellists: Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea (DG Environment), Hélène Duguy (ClientEarth)…
The EPMF Secretary General France Capon was nominated as Vice-Chair of the Chemicals Committee of Business at OECD (BIAC). The BIAC’s Chemicals Committee enables private sector access to a wide range of OECD activities on chemical management and safety. It also contributes to the development of policies and instruments for chemical testing and assessment, fosters information…