Joint statement by Czech and European civil society organisations Difficult times require bold political action. The Czech Republic is now in the privileged position of being able to make a historic impact upon European policy. Civil society groups call on the incoming Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union to use this opportunity …
Half time for von der Leyen Commission reveals fossil fuel industry in the driver’s seat
The Von der Leyen Commission hit their mid-term mark, a great opportunity to look at who’s at the forefront of driving their energy ambitions. “Democracy is more than voting in elections every 5 years. It is about having your voice heard and being able to participate in the way society is built.” – These words said …
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Joint statement for a strong EU Nature Package
Over 20 European health and environment groups, including Friends of the Earth Europe, sent a joint statement to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Vice-President Frans Timmermans and all Commissioners, to call on them to publish the “Nature Protection Package” on the planned date of 22 June and to introduce ambitious and binding targets …
CAP Strategic Plans: Green Deal or No Deal?
This report provides an assessment of the CAP Strategic Plans for seven EU Member States (Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Malta, Poland, Spain and Sweden) compiling analysis carried out by Friends of the Earth Europe’s national member organisations. It focuses on the Plans’ likely contribution to the agriculture related targets of the European Green Deal, …
INSIDE JOB: How lobbyists used the Commission’s scrutiny board to weaken legislation
Business lobbyists exploited the Commission’s scrutiny procedures to weaken an EU directive designed to protect human rights and the environment. This report uncovers the astonishing extent to which pro-corporate voices – from both within and outside the European Commission (EC) – have succeeded in postponing and weakening an EU law proposal. The Corporate Sustainability Due …
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10 reasons against certification in the EU anti-deforestation regulation
After careful analysis of the draft legislation, available evidence and hands-on experience with the effects of certification schemes of soy, palm oil and timber on the ground, Milieudefensie / Friends of the Earth Netherlands, Friends of the Earth Europe and several organisations from around the globe discern 10 arguments as to why certification should not …
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