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Emissions Trading System backloading

THE GREENS/EUROPEAN FREE ALLIANCE

The European Parliament's environment committee today adopted a new position on the European Commission's Emissions Trading System (ETS) backloading proposal. This is the second time that the environment committee has voted in favour of postponing the auctioning of emissions permits and comes after the plenary as a whole voted in April to reject the proposals. The amendments adopted today reflect a compromise struck between conservatives, liberals and social democrats, but were not backed by the Green MEPs.

PRISM Scandal - EPP Group to push introduction of 'anti-net tapping clause'. Axel Voss MEP, Sean Kelly MEP, Marielle Gallo MEP and Lara Comi MEP

EPP Group in the European Parliament

EPP Group MEPs leading on the Data Protection reform have agreed to the introduction of an "anti-net tapping clause" to the General Data Protection Regulation, known as Article 42.

PU Europe: SMEs are main losers in Parliament vote on F Gas Regulation

PU Europe

Yesterday, the European Parliament’s Environment Committee adopted its first reading report on the Regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases. The regulation should reduce the global warming potential of F gases placed on the EU market to 16 % compared to current levels by 2030. In addition, MEPs propose early phase-out dates for numerous applications.

NEW GSMA STUDY REVEALS THAT SPECTRUM FOR MOBILE DELIVERS HIGHEST ECONOMIC IMPACT IN EUROPE

GSMA

20 June 2013, Brussels: The GSMA today issued a new report that demonstrates that mobile services generate the greatest economic value of eight major applications of spectrum1. Developed by Plum Consulting, the report ‘Valuing the Use of Spectrum in the EU’ reveals that mobile’s use of spectrum currently contributes € 269 billion to the economies of the EU’s 27 Member States, far more than any other use of spectrum, such as wireless local area networks and terrestrial broadcasting.

Presentation of the EP's draft report on European industrial policy

THE GREENS/EUROPEAN FREE ALLIANCE

On behalf of Reinhard Bütikofer MEP (Greens/EFA) and rapporteur on industrial policy for the European Parliament's ITRE Committee, I would like to invite you to a press breakfast.

When: Wednesday, 26 June, 8.30 - 9.30 a.m.

Where: MEPs' restaurant, ASP-building, European Parliament, Brussels

F-Gases Regulation Revision: EP ENVI Committee proposal would put EU Single Market at risk

  •     The suggested ban on the pre-charging of equipment would give companies based outside the EU a competitive advantage over those based within the EU.
  •     The suggested ban on stationary air conditioning and the suggested phase-down is too ambitious and will hamper heat pump technology.
  •     The suggested export ban of equipment would distort further European manufacturer’s competitive position.

Caritas Europa calls on the EU to ensure effective right to family life for all refugees

Caritas Europa

On the occasion of the World Refugee Day, Caritas Europa calls on the EU and its Member States to fully ensure access to family reunification for all refugees.

F-gas latest: European Parliament asks for the impossible and does not care who pays the bill

EPEE - European Partnership for Energy and the Environment

Today the European Parliament’s Environment Committee voted for sweeping bans of f-gases in heat pumps, refrigeration and air-conditioning.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases: EP Environment committee deadlines are unrealistic

EuroCommerce

Today, the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety committee of the European Parliament adopted the report on fluorinated greenhouse gases by Green MEP, Bas Eickhout, and voted for unrealistic deadlines as regards the entry into force of a service ban for refrigeration equipment. It also calls for an allocation fee system, which is overly bureaucratic. All these measures will result in increased costs for the commerce sector.

Tackling youth unemployment: education, mobility and SMEs are crucial. Joseph Daul MEP, Corien Wortmann-Kool MEP and Csaba Őry MEP

EPP Group in the European Parliament

Following the European Commission’s Communication on youth unemployment, Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group, Corien Wortmann-Kool MEP, Vice-Chairwoman of the EPP Group, and Csaba Őry MEP, EPP Group Coordinator in the Employment and Social Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, made the following statement:

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