European Parliament Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Press release - MEPs back plans to boost Europe's Net-Zero technology production

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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In their amendments, MEPs broadened the scope of the draft legislation to encompass the entire supply chain, including components, materials, and machinery for producing net-zero technologies.

Key Points: 
  • In their amendments, MEPs broadened the scope of the draft legislation to encompass the entire supply chain, including components, materials, and machinery for producing net-zero technologies.
  • Notably, MEPs included nuclear fission and fusion technologies, sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), and specific industrial technologies.
  • Net-zero industry valleys
    The law retains two project classifications: net-zero technology manufacturing projects and net-zero strategic projects.
  • Quote
    "With the adoption of this proposal, MEPs are showing they are serious about making Europe fit for industrial manufacturing.

Press release - Hearing of Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety questioned Maroš Šefčovič (Slovakia), after he was assigned the role of Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal.

Key Points: 
  • The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety questioned Maroš Šefčovič (Slovakia), after he was assigned the role of Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal.
  • On improving engagement with citizens, Mr Šefčovič committed to organising green social dialogues and strengthening cooperation with industry, agriculture and forestry stakeholders.
  • Questions by MEPs
    MEPs asked Mr. Šefčovič how he would coordinate EU climate action and requested a commitment for the proposal by the Commission of a science-based EU climate target for 2040.
  • Mr Šefčovič, is currently in charge of the Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight portfolio in the college of Commissioners.

Press release - Hearing of Commissioner-designate Wopke Hoekstra

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety questioned Wopke Hoekstra from the Netherlands, Commissioner-designate for Climate Action.

Key Points: 
  • The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety questioned Wopke Hoekstra from the Netherlands, Commissioner-designate for Climate Action.
  • Mr Hoekstra emphasised that the EU “cannot reach climate neutrality alone”.
  • Finally, Mr Hoekstra stressed the importance of phasing out fossil fuels, as well as fossil fuels subsidies.
  • The committees on Industry, Research and Energy, on Foreign Affairs and on Development participated in his hearing.

Press release - Media Advisory: Hearing of Commission Executive Vice-President Šefčovič on 3 October

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Media Advisory: Hearing of Commission Executive Vice-President Šefčovič on 3 October

Key Points: 
  • Media Advisory: Hearing of Commission Executive Vice-President Šefčovič on 3 October
    This advisory provides practical information on the hearing of Maroš Šefčovič (Slovakia) taking place on 3 October from 8.30 to 11.30.
  • The committees on Industry, Research and Energy, on Transport and Tourism and on Agriculture and Rural Development will participate in his hearing.
  • The hearing will take place from 8.30 to 11.30 in the European Parliament in Strasbourg in meeting room WEISS S1.4.
  • A press point by the committee chair Mr. Pascal Canfin (Renew, FR) is scheduled to take place after the hearing, next to the meeting room (tbc).

Press release - Media Advisory: Hearing of Commissioner-designate Wopke Hoekstra on 2 October

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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This advisory provides practical information on the hearing of Wopke Hoekstra (Netherlands) taking place on 2 October from 18.30 to 21.30.

Key Points: 
  • This advisory provides practical information on the hearing of Wopke Hoekstra (Netherlands) taking place on 2 October from 18.30 to 21.30.
  • The committees on Industry, Research and Energy, on Foreign Affairs and on Development will participate in his hearing.
  • The hearing will take place from 18.30 to 21.30 in the European Parliament in Strasbourg in meeting room WEISS 1.4.
  • A press point by the committee chair Mr. Pascal Canfin (Renew, FR) is scheduled to take place after the hearing, next to the meeting room (tbc).

Press release - Hearing of Commissioner-designate Iliana Ivanova

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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The Industry, Research and Energy, and Culture and Education committees questioned Iliana Ivanova, Bulgarian candidate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth.

Key Points: 
  • The Industry, Research and Energy, and Culture and Education committees questioned Iliana Ivanova, Bulgarian candidate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth.
  • Ms Ivanova was nominated to replace Mariya Gabriel, who resigned on 15 May to become Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister of Bulgaria.
  • During her introductory speech, Commissioner-designate Iliana Ivanova presented her priorities to invest in research and innovation in the EU, boosting skills, promoting the cohesive role of culture and empowering youth.
  • Press point
    At the end of the hearing, Sabine VERHEYEN, Chair of the Committee on Culture and Education, and Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Chair of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, held a press point outside the meeting room: watch it here.

Press release - REPowerEU measures: press briefing on the provisional deal struck on Wednesday

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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On Wednesday 14 December, the co-rapporteurs on the inclusion of REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans will hold a press conference at 10.30.

Key Points: 
  • On Wednesday 14 December, the co-rapporteurs on the inclusion of REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans will hold a press conference at 10.30.
  • When: Wednesday 14 December after the votes at 10.30
    Where: Daphne Caruana Galizia room (WEISS N -1/201), European Parliament in Strasbourg
    How: Accredited media representatives can attend the press conference physically.
  • The press conference will also be web streamed live and recorded on the Parliament's Multimedia Centre.
  • Interpretation will be available to and from English, French, German Spanish and Romanian.

First Hydrogen Expands into European Union

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 28, 2022) - First Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV: FHYD) (OTC Pink: FHYDF) (FSE: FIT) ("FIRST HYDROGEN" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is advancing its European Union strategy with expansion in key European countries.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 28, 2022) - First Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV: FHYD) (OTC Pink: FHYDF) (FSE: FIT) ("FIRST HYDROGEN" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is advancing its European Union strategy with expansion in key European countries.
  • In order to ensure that green hydrogen production can start immediately, European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her state of the union address announced the creation of a new European Hydrogen Bank.
  • Nicholas Wrigley, Chairman of First Hydrogen UK, said: "The European Union policy framework and commitment to hydrogen is now in place and represents a significant opportunity for First hydrogen's total solution business model of providing fleet vehicles and hydrogen as a service."
  • First Hydrogen Corp. is a Vancouver and London UK-based company focused on zero-emission vehicles, green hydrogen production and distribution and supercritical carbon dioxide extractor systems.

International Day of Older Persons Von der Leyen at the SIHA Press Conference: "Care must be not just high quality, but affordable and accessible. Longevity is not only about seniors. It is about all of us".

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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BRUSSELS, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "Today, we will focus on two important issues for Europe's elderly people. Adherence to treatment and access to care for chronic diseases such as cancer or diabetes, especially in times of pandemic. I very much agree that care must be not just high quality, but affordable and accessible. This is one of the reasons why I have announced a new European care strategy. We want to support all Europeans of all ages in finding the best care solution for their needs. As part of this work, we will also launch a European initiative on long-term care. We will help EU countries reform their national systems for long term care. And for the first time ever, we will focus at the same time on the people in need of care, as well as on those providing care". This is the essence of the message by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen at the conference organized by the Senior International Health Association (SIHA) in collaboration with the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons (to watch Ursula von der Leyen's full video message please click here).  

Key Points: 
  • Adherence to treatment and access to care for chronic diseases such as cancer or diabetes, especially in times of pandemic.
  • I very much agree that care must be not just high quality, but affordable and accessible.
  • We want to support all Europeans of all ages in finding the best care solution for their needs.
  • As part of this work, we will also launch a European initiative on long-term care.

Highlights - Presentation by Commissioner Simson of the Fit for 55 package - Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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The ITRE Committee has invited Commissioner Simson to present the "Fit for 55" package, which will take place on 15 July 2021. The package includes the revision of important pieces of energy legislation for which ITRE is responsible, like the Renewable Energy Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive among others.

Key Points: 

The ITRE Committee has invited Commissioner Simson to present the "Fit for 55" package, which will take place on 15 July 2021. The package includes the revision of important pieces of energy legislation for which ITRE is responsible, like the Renewable Energy Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive among others.