Dear friends, dear interested, Whether it is nature conservation, harmful chemicals in toys or air quality, there is one fact we can rely on: Europe has very good laws to protect people, animals and the environment. But these rules are too often implemented only half-heartedly or not at all by the member states or in […]
Elderson: European banking supervision will become stricter and greener
Today, on 26 January 2021, the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament voted in favour of Frank Elderson as Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB’s Banking Supervision. The decision was taken in a secret ballot. EPP, S&D, Renew and us Greens had indicated their approval. There were 46 […]
Landmark decision on the EU list of tax havens: so that it can finally live up to its potential!
Dear friends and all those who are interested, On 21 January, the European Parliament took a landmark decision to improve the EU list of tax havens. With a broad majority of 587 MEPs (with 50 votes against and 46 abstentions), we are making strong demands to the Commission and the Council to finally develop the […]
Coronavirus: Study shows danger of air pollution
Dear friends, Dear interested, Many scientists suspect that air pollution has a negative impact on the number of transmissions and the risks of a COVID-19 infection. After all, it is well established that particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and other hazardous airborne substances lead to lung and cardiovascular diseases. People with these pre-existing conditions are considered […]
European bank resolution: Europe is poorly prepared for a possible Covid banking crisis
Yesterday, on 14 January 2021, the European Court of Auditors presented a special report on European bank resolution. Already in 2017, the Court of Auditors had identified a number of shortcomings and criticised the slow implementation by the European resolution authority SRB (Single Resolution Board). The current report reviewed the findings of 2017 and looked […]
Europe Calling “Contain COVID-19 – The European Way out of the Lockdowns” with Dr Viola Priesemann – Sun, 17.1., 5-7 p.m. CET
Recording here / English translation here! Dear friends, dear interested, In many European countries, the number of infections is again rising exponentially or stagnating at far too high a level. In many places, the situation in hospitals is dramatic. In Europe, several thousand people die every day from Covid-19. We do not want to and […]