Commenting on today’s State of the European Union speech by European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker, Leida Rijnhout from Friends of the Earth Europe said: “We need a fundamental rethink of the kind of Europe we want – in some areas President Juncker seems to recognise this, but in others it is very much business …
EU governments turn backs on energy efficiency
Friends of the Earth Europe has criticised EU governments for adopting weak energy efficiency targets today. The decision demonstrates a lack of commitment to the Paris climate change Agreement, according to the group. EU Ministers have agreed to the European Commission’s proposed target of 30% energy efficiency by 2030, when climate action requires at least …
Over 250 NGOs launch alternative vision for Europe
More than 250 non-government organisations from across Europe have today released an alternative vision for a more democratic, just and sustainable Europe. Intended to influence the debate on the future direction of Europe, this alternative vision is endorsed by organisations representing a multitude of public interest issues, including labour rights, culture, development, environment, health, women’s …
Clean-up of oil pollution in the Niger Delta must finally begin
Today, Environmental Rights Action, Amnesty International, and Friends of the Earth Europe called for the immediate clean-up of oil pollution in Ogoniland in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, in line with recommendations made by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in its landmark 2011 study of the region. One year since the Nigerian Government officially launched a …
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EU’s top court rules for stronger democratic scrutiny of trade agreements
Friends of the Earth Europe welcomes a decision by the European Court of Justice that trade agreements with investment provisions need to receive the scrutiny of national parliaments. The ruling comes at a time when citizens across Europe are increasingly concerned about the negative impacts of modern trade agreements, such as CETA and TTIP. They …
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EU trade policy should focus on environment and human rights
The European Commission today released new proposals for how the European Union deals with globalization issues. Paul de Clerck from Friends of the Earth Europe reacted to the ‘Harnessing Globalisation’ paper: “This is a positive step from the European Commission which is finally acknowledging that globalization comes with great costs for workers, the environment and …
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