I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
The Commission’s Green Deal is an ambitious agenda. It is over 300 initiatives covering 11 policy areas (from Biodiversity to Renovation). It is a mix of ordinary legislation, secondary legislation, and guidelines. It is the most ambitious green agenda of any Commission for 20 years. I am not sure how the EP and Council are … Read more
Excellent advice from Farnham Street. Useful advice for when you choose your lobbyist. “In life, you don’t need to know the answers to all the questions. But don’t try to lie that you do. Anyone worth partnering with can spot an amateur liar. Professional liars have a tell. They always need to find a new … Read more
Updated 10 June Yesterday, 9 June, the Plenary backed both challenges from the Environment Committee. See the results below. ________________________________________________________________________ Yesterday, 27 May, the Environment Committee debated two separate challenges on a MRLs and an active substance. Objection to draft Commission Implementing Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 37-2010 to classify the substance imidacloprid as … Read more
The European Commission runs many public consultations. They give you a good chance to make your case in writing. This weekend I did a random survey of some of the public submissions. Many just missed the point. If you don’t want to miss the opportunity to make a strong case, this is my checklist … Read more