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European Commission guilty of wrongly concealing GMO documents says Ombudsman

Brussels, 18 July 2006 – The European Commission has been ruled guilty of “maladministration” after hiding documents from Friends of the Earth Europe that reveal scientific concerns about the safety of genetically modified (GM) foods. The Commission falsely used the premise that World Trade Organisation (WTO) disputes should involve the secrecy levels of court cases. …

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EU must not cool its commitment to efficient appliances

Brussels, 12 March – Environmental organisations are urging Europe not to agree weak energy efficiency measures and confusing changes to energy labels for key appliances this week. Experts from European Union member states will vote on ‘green’ standards for household appliances like televisions and fridges and how to update or introduce new energy labelling of …

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New report: EU funds must plug clean energy gap in central and eastern Europe

Brussels, 3 March – On the day that the European Commission launches its vision for 2020, its ‘Europe 2020 strategy’, a new report from CEE Bankwatch Network and Friends of the Earth Europe lays out how improved targeting of EU structural and cohesion billions for energy efficiency and renewables can get the EU – and …

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GM crops fail EU Lisbon Agenda goals

Brussels, March12th 2007 – Environmentally-friendly farming will create more jobs and make the EU more competitive than if it grows genetically modified (GM) crops, shows new research published today by Friends of the Earth Europe. The research coincides with the expected withdrawal later today of a European Parliament Resolution that promotes GM crops. MEPs are …

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EU climate policy under attack

Brussels, 18 January 2008 – Next week, the European Commission will propose a climate and energy package with draft laws to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Environmental NGOs warn that parts of the package could be undermined by strong and unjustified behind-the-scenes pressure from European industry and industry-friendly European Commissioners. CAN-Europe, Greenpeace, WWF and Friends of …

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