Brussels, 2 October 2007 – Hopes of curtailing the rapid growth of greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation sector have been hampered by the European Parliament’s environment committee, say environmental groups Transport & Environment, WWF, Friends of the Earth and Climate Action Network. In a key vote this afternoon, the committee said aviation should have …
Greenwash and EU lobby scandals exposed for public vote
Brussels, 15 October – Public voting for the “Worst EU Lobbying” Awards 2007 opened online today at www.worstlobby.eu Organised by Corporate Europe Observatory, Friends of the Earth Europe, LobbyControl and Spinwatch, the annual award for deceptive, manipulative and unethical lobbying this year includes a new special “Worst Greenwash” category for the company whose advertising is most …
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EU’s tyresome dumping disrespects environment
Brussels, October 15th – Green campaign groups have today condemned the EU for its position in the latest environmental WTO dispute – about Europe dumping its used and retreaded tyres on Brazil. Brazil tried to ban the import of used tyres because they act as breeding grounds for mosquitoes, but the EU complained to the …
Lobby scandal : David Earnshaw accused of conflicting interests
Brussels, 30 November – Friends of the Earth Europe today submitted a complaint to the European Public Affairs Consultancies Association (EPACA), accusing well-known lobbyist David Earnshaw of a conflict of interest between his work lobbying for pharmaceutical clients and his role as an “independent expert” advising the European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety …
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New Friends of the Earth report reveals loopholes in existing and proposed EU lobbying rules
Brussels, June 1 2006 – Today, Friends of the Earth Europe launched their new report “Transparency in EU decision making: reality or myth?”. The report analyses current codes of conduct for lobbyists and EU officials and reveals a worrying lack of transparency in several key areas. Paul de Clerck, Corporates and Transparency Campaigner at Friends …
EU transport aims derailed in new member states
Brussels, 7 December – EU goals to tackle climate change and curb transport growth are set to be undermined by the EU’s own funding for the transport sector in the new member states, according to new research released today by CEE Bankwatch Network and Friends of the Earth Europe (FoEE). Analysis of draft Operational Programmes …
