MEPs split over ‘forerever chemicals’ in draft water strategy
The political report recognises the close link between water resilience and agriculture
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Approve sustainable pesticides faster, says centre-right
Natural pesticides are currently subject to the same EU approval processes as synthetic ones – which can take up to ten years.
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EU political groups agree on new, full-standing health committee
In a first, its scope will be strictly limited to health.
MEPs postpone decision on Hungary’s Olivér Várhelyi
It means his appointment will be tied to the more high-profile commissioner hearings on Tuesday.
Environment commissioner-designate expected to survive tough MEP questions on chemicals
“Jessika is an experienced politician” said German MEP (EPP) and ENVI Committee coordinator Peter Liese last week, adding that in the European Parliament, there is “no mood to get rid of Roswall.”
Health care helps to stabilize democracies, Gastein chief says
SNEAK PEEK — Austria’s Clemens Martin Auer stresses the role of health care in democracies ahead of a major health policy summit in the Alps. — The European Medicines Agency recommended two updated Covid-19 vaccines — but targeting different variants. — Hungary’s secretary of state for health will present the Hungarian presidency’s program on health to Parliament’s […]
EU committee rejects double standards on pesticide levels allowed in food
EU farmers must comply with strict production standards, and so should third-country producers if they want to export to the EU, according to the latest vote by the ENVI committee. Does this approach signal the start of a new, more protectionist agricu…
The job no one wants: EU health commissioner
Health policy is looking like the poor cousin and is likely to be downgraded this mandate.
MEP Pascal Canfin aims for pro-nature, pro-farmer cooperation with EPP
In an interview with Euractiv, the outgoing chair of the European Parliament’s Environment Committee (ENVI), Pascal Canfin, called on lawmakers from the centre-right European People’s Party, who supported farmers’ strikes, to embrace a more ecological …
MEPs cast doubt on Malta’s Commission nominee Fearne over criminal charges
“The European Parliament holds high standards when it comes to Commissioner-designates’ approval,” said Cyrus Engerer, a Maltese MEP from Deputy PM Chris Fearne’s Labour Party.
Compromises on the Pharma Package provide balance, say MEPs ahead of ENVI vote [Advocacy Lab Content]
The European Parliament’s ENVI committee is scheduled to convene today, 19 March, to discuss the new pharmaceutical framework and vote on the compromised text regarding the draft regulation and the revised directive.
‘Difficult political decisions’ about health priorities ahead, warns EU health commissioner
EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides addressed for the first time the concerns among EU lawmakers and health stakeholders about a planned €1 billion cut in the EU’s main funding programme for health, saying a comprehensive assessment was still need…
Pharma package, Swedish MEPs split ahead of ENVI vote
Swedish Members of the European Parliament welcome updated EU pharma legislation but remain divided on amendments, including on how to handle incentives for developing new antibiotics, though common ground for the Swedes exists on boosting the fight ag…
EU Parliament gives first green light to new rules for gene-edited plants
The European Parliament’s Environment Committee (ENVI) approved on Wednesday (24 January) new rules for new genomic techniques (NGTs). The plenary will vote in two weeks, but doubts remain on whether a law can be approved before the elections.
Recognising the complementarity of reuse and recycling is the solution
MEPs should recognize reuse and recycling as complementary solutions in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
EU nature law fight ends in pyrrhic victory for Green Deal defenders
The final text includes major concessions to conservative lawmakers, weakening key parts of the legislation.
EU Parliament agrees on principle of ‘financial neutrality’ for SoHO donations
The European Parliament’s health committee (ENVI) approved its amendments on a revision of safety standards for donations of substances of human origin – such as blood, plasma or corneas – settling the particularly thorny issue of the right to compensa…
Press release – MEPs push for better safety and quality standards for substances of human origin
ENVI committee MEPs want to reinforce measures to ensure improved protection for citizens that donate blood, tissues or cells, or are treated with these substances.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2…