I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
20 June 2019, New Strategic Agenda 2019-2024, European Council 16 July 2019, A Union that strives for more. My agenda for Europe, European Commission (Europe needs to move towards a zero-pollution ambition. I will put forward a cross-cutting strategy to protect citizens’ health from environmental degradation and pollution, addressing air and water quality, hazardous chemicals, industrial emissions, pesticides … Read more
I wanted to re-trace the steps that led to the confirmation of the first von der Leyen Commission and the appointement of Commissioner Mr. Timmermans as First-Vice President for the Green Deal. It may be of use to see what happens next. What Happened under VDL I 2 July 2019: European Council proposes candicacy … Read more
A lot of people – both NGOs and Industry – get surprised when officials and politicians don’t agree with them. The impression of many lobbyists is that when they, or their client, meet an official or politician, they will be so convincing, through a combination of their physical presence and persuasive oratory, that the official/politician … Read more
Below is my SOP and checklist for preparing a Commission Better Regulation public consultation submission. This seems like a lot of work. It is. You may as well get this right at the start. If you don’t, you’ll be scrambling around for data and evidence to support your case in front of the MEPs and … Read more