Mobilize Resist Transform

Hooray for Europe!

Bonn, June 17 – Today members of the youth organisation BUNDJugend (Young Friends of the Earth Germany) organized a spoof street party in front of the Maritim hotel, where UN climate talks have been taking place over the past two weeks. With music, dancing and a “40-percent” cake, 40 young people celebrated the announcement of …

Hooray for Europe!Read more  

European Commission sued for lack of transparency on biofuels policy

Brussels, May 26, 2011 – The European Commission was sued today, accused of violating European transparency laws. Environmental law organisation ClientEarth, Friends of the Earth Europe (FoEE), FERN and Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) filed the lawsuit following the Commission’s refusal to provide access to information in decisions relating to the sustainability of Europe’s biofuels policy. …

European Commission sued for lack of transparency on biofuels policyRead more  

Leading industry laggards meet at European Business Summit

Brussels, May 18, 2011 – Key business sectors are preventing effective action against climate change, warns Friends of the Earth Europe on the opening day of the European Business Summit in Brussels. The environmental campaign group singled out prominent EU lobby group and summit organiser, BusinessEurope, for blocking ambitious climate action. BusinessEurope presents itself as …

Leading industry laggards meet at European Business SummitRead more  

LEADING OR LAGGING? European Business Summit going in wrong direction

Brussels, May 17, 2011 – The European Business Summit is a symbol of the disproportionate influence corporations, particularly lobby group BusinessEurope, have on European policy-making, Friends of the Earth Europe is warning on the eve of the event which opens tomorrow (May 18) in Brussels. The environment group is using the occasion of the largest …

LEADING OR LAGGING? European Business Summit going in wrong directionRead more  

Clear targets for agriculture and forestry missing from Europe’s biodiversity plan

Brussels, May 3, 2011 – Friends of the Earth Europe welcomes today’s European Commission plan [1] for the future of biodiversity in Europe, but warns measurable targets are urgently needed in the areas of agriculture and forestry if the strategy is to succeed. The document outlines how the 27 member states of the EU will …

Clear targets for agriculture and forestry missing from Europe’s biodiversity planRead more  

This translation won’t be perfect

We use Google Translate to automatically translate content form our site into a number of languages spoken across Europe. However, please be aware that, since translations are done by machine, they may not always be perfect.

We do not own, manage or control any aspect of Google Translate and are not responsible for the translations it provides. We do not make any promises, assurances, or guarantees as to the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the translations provided.

We can only verify the validity and accuracy of the information provided in English and, because of this. As such, the English version of our website is the official text. We cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies or errors in the translation and shall not accept liability for any loss, damage, or other problem, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from or in connection with use of the Google Translate Service. By using Google Translate, you understand and agree to this disclaimer. If there are any concerns regarding the accuracy of the information presented within the translated versions of our site, please refer back to the English language website.