Dear friends and all those who are interested, This week, the negotiators of the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of Ministers agreed on the EU budget for the next seven years. The so-called multiannual financial framework (MFF) sets directions for the future of the Union. It is also linked to an agreement […]
European chemicals strategy: Commission presents strong blueprint for transition of the chemical industry
Dear friends, dear interested, Today is a special day for me. The EU Commission has just presented its “Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability”. The strategy marks a new beginning of the phase-out of toxic chemicals in our everyday lives. In the future, consumers and the environment will be better protected from toxic substances. This is a […]
Job opening: Parliamentary Assistant for Economic and Monetary Affairs in my Brussels office
Dear friends, dear interested, I am looking to strengthen the team in my Brussels office for the work in the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. I am looking forward to receiving applications! Please forward this job offer to anyone interested. The vacancy notice can be found below. With European Green Greetings, Sven Giegold […]
Animal transports in the European Parliament: new inquiry committee on animal suffering elected green chair
Dear friends, dear interested, The European Parliament has finally set up an inquiry committee on animal transports. The special committee, limited to one year, will investigate how EU animal welfare rules for animal transports within the EU and to non-EU countries are systematically broken and propose changes to improve enforcement as well as new rules. […]
Webinar “Greening the EIB – From Ambition to Reality” with EIB President Hoyer on Wedndesday, 23/09/2020 5-7pm
Recording; By loading the video, you accept YouTube’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unlock YouTuben Dear friends, dear interested, With the European Green Deal, Europe has committed itself to a shift towards a sustainable economy and way of life. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is – for many citizens – an inconspicuous but key […]
EU considers green bond to finance recovery fund: avoid mistakes of the green Bund
Dear friends, Dear interested, According to the Financial Times, the EU Commission is considering financing part of the joint debt for the European Recovery Fund through green bonds. Of the 750 billion for the Recovery Fund, around 200 billion financing sustainable investments could be issued through green bonds. Such bonds are particularly sought after by […]