Members of the European Parliament have written to commissioners amid fears that key measures in the legislation will be watered down.

The European Commission aims to help companies move across borders more easily, introduce digital registrations that would save millions of euros, and stamp out fraud and abuse.

The European Parliament has passed a law to accelerate cuts in CO2 emissions by industries that are subject to the trading bloc’s emissions trading scheme (ETS).

Carbon emissions from the transport, farming, building and waste sectors must reduce by 30% by 2030, suggests the European Commission—a proposal which the European Parliament supports.

Recommendations on how whistleblowers could be better protected on an EU-wide basis have been adopted by the European Parliament.

All parties in the shareholder communication chain need to prepare for the enhanced requirements of the new Shareholder Rights Directive—and try to influence its local implementation to encourage a harmonised approach. Broadridge’s Demi Derem and Elizabeth Maiellano highlight the key changes and challenges.

Shareholder Rights Directive to be amended, in order to strengthen shareholder engagement and increase transparency.