Brussels, June 23, 2011 – The Alliance for Lobbying Transparency in the EU (ALTER-EU) today welcomed the launch of the “Transparency Register” – the new joint Commission and Parliament register of interest representatives in the EU. However, while the new register will bring a number of improvements [1], several fundamental flaws remain. It is essential …
Stronger political focus needed for future of farming
European agriculture ministers met today to discuss the draft plans for the future of farming in Europe, but let competitiveness debates get in the way of essential discussions about measures that could protect farmers and the environment, according to Friends of the Earth Europe. Stanka Becheva, Friends of the Earth Europe food campaigner said: “Governments …
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Agriculture reform must serve up rainforest free food and farming
Brussels – Proposals for the future of farming in Europe were revealed in Brussels today where Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos announced plans to reform the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Mute Schimpf, food campaigner for Friends of the Earth Europe said: “Today’s announcement is a long awaited step towards a more people and planet-friendly food and …
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European Commission must press ahead with bold climate action
European Commission must press ahead with bold climate action Brussels, 26 May – Research published today by the European Commission on the impact of cutting more of Europe’s climate-changing emissions by 2020 has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth Europe. [1] The environment group warned however that the EU must further increase its ambition …
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Nanotechnology: true climate and energy cost exposed
Brussels/Washington, D.C – Nanotechnology will not significantly increase energy efficiency, or help tackle climate change in its current form, reveals a new report from Friends of the Earth in Europe, US and Australia, released today [1]. Nanotechnology, climate and energy: over-heated promises and hot air exposes the true environmental and energy costs of nanotechnology, promoted …
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EU must take further steps to hold companies accountable
A Commission plan about how the EU can make companies more accountable is a step towards ending the global damage European businesses cause people and planet, according to the European Coalition for Corporate Justice (ECCJ). However, the plans to improve corporate social responsibility (CSR), unveiled by the European Commission today in the CSR Communication, miss …
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