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September 2023

Labour promotes debate on mental health at work in the European social agenda

2023.9.26

The acting Secretary of State for Employment and Social Economy, Joaquín Pérez Rey, took part in the opening and discussion with several of his counterparts from Germany, Slovenia, Hungary, Portugal and Sweden during the high-level conference on Mental Health and Precarious Work.
EU Ministers of Culture approve the 'Cáceres Declaration' at the Informal Meeting of Culture Ministers

2023.9.26

The document expresses the commitment of the 27 Member States to ensure that "culture is henceforth considered an essential public good and a global public good at the highest political level".
Luis Planas stresses that organic production is key to tackling the challenge of climate change

2023.9.26

The acting Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food stressed that organic production contributes to tackling the global challenge of climate change, as it combines best environmental practices with a high level of biodiversity and preservation of natural resources, as well as the application of high animal welfare standards.
EU countries agree on Spanish presidency proposal for new Euro 7 car emissions standards

2023.9.25

The European Council, meeting under the Spanish presidency, adopted its position ("general approach") on the proposal for a Regulation on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, with regard to their emissions and the durability of batteries, better known as Euro 7.
EU transport ministers adopt the Barcelona Declaration to promote mobility that fosters social and territorial cohesion

2023.9.22

The acting Minister for Transport, Mobility and the Urban Agenda, Raquel Sánchez, chaired the informal ministerial meeting on Transport, which adopted the Barcelona Declaration, a manifesto that recognises the crucial role of mobility in advancing social and territorial cohesion.