Ref. Ares(2015)2104813 - 20/05/2015
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Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 4:00 PM
To: [ Article 4.1 (b) ]
Subject: Meeting report - DIGITALEUROPE 16/03/2015
Meeting DIGITALEUROPE
Participants: [ Article 4.1 (b) ] (DIGITALEUROPE), [ Article 4.1 (b) ] (Ericsson), [ Article 4.1 (b) ] (Intel), [
Article 4.1 (b) ] (HP), [ Article 4.1 (b) ] (CAB CM) and [ Article 4.1 (b) ] (TRADE)
DIGITALEUROPE broadly welcomed COM proposal for a conflict minerals regulation and the
comprehensive package targeting inter alia developing regions.
It called for:
1. The preservation of existing industry schemes, and further alignment where necessary
between schemes;
2. Clear guidance by COM on the definition of conflict-affected and high-risk areas;
3. Public procurement not to create additional burdens to industries already tracing back the
smelters/refiners in their supply chain and to preserve the full flexibility as per the OECD
Guidance available for downstream operators.
4. Ensuring consistency of implementation across the EU.
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