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„Wie Wickie“: Schilling irritiert mit Kinder-TV-Vergleich im EU-Parlament
Kritiker fragen sich, ob ein Kinder-TV-Vergleich wirklich das passende Niveau für die große europäische Politik sei. Im Kern der Schilling-Rede ging es um europäische Verkehrspolitik – und dass hier eben in die falsche Richtung gerudert werde – so wie es den starken erwachsenen Wikingern in der TV-Serie passiert. Hinkender Vergleich? „Mehr Öl, mehr Gas, mehr Abhängigkeit“, meinte Schilling in Bezug auf den Ist-Status der Verkehrspolitik.
Europese deregulering gaat ten koste van mens en milieu
We vergeten het wel eens, maar de Europese Commissie is heel goed in het maken van regels. In Nederland klagen we graag over de soms onbegrijpelijk lange verordeningen en richtlijnen die Brussel over ons heen uitstort. Toch zijn het juist deze wetten die het klimaat, onze natuur en gezondheid beschermen en tegelijkertijd de Europese economie versterken.
Nach Liebes-Outing mit Schilling: Grüner Vize-Chef tritt zurück!
JavaScript wird benötigt, um exxpress.at zu nutzen. Nach Liebes-Outing mit Schilling: Grüner Vize-Chef tritt zurück! Paukenschlag bei den europäischen Grünen: Nur wenige Tage nach dem Bekanntwerden seiner Beziehung mit der österreichischen EU-Abgeordneten Lena Schilling hat... Start Aktuell News Forum
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated regulation of 29 October 2025 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/35 as regards technical provisions, long-term guarantee measures, own funds, equity risk, spread risk on securitisation positions, ot
B10‑0056/2026 European Parliament resolution on the Commission delegated regulation of 29 October 2025 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/35 as regards technical provisions, long-term guarantee measures, own funds, equity risk, spread risk on securitisation positions, other standard formula capital requirements, reporting and disclosure, proportionality and group solvency (C(2025)07206 – 2025/2963(DEA)) The European Parliament, –having regard to the Commission delegated regulation...
Committee for Socio-economic Analysis opinion delays and implications for the adoption of the EU-wide PFAS restriction
Question for written answer E-004861/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 Marie Toussaint (Verts/ALE), Lena Schilling (Verts/ALE), David Cormand (Verts/ALE), Cristina Guarda (Verts/ALE), Majdouline Sbai (Verts/ALE), Jutta Paulus (Verts/ALE), Kai Tegethoff (Verts/ALE), Sara Matthieu (Verts/ALE), Tilly Metz (Verts/ALE), Bas Eickhout (Verts/ALE) There are major concerns about per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated regulation of 4 July 2025 amending Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2178 as regards the simplification of the content and presentation of information to be disclosed concerning environmentally s
B10‑0566/2025 European Parliament resolution on the Commission delegated regulation of 4 July 2025 amending Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2178 as regards the simplification of the content and presentation of information to be disclosed concerning environmentally sustainable activities and Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) 2021/2139 and (EU) 2023/2486 as regards simplification of certain technical screening criteria for determining whether economic activities cause no...
Sliding scale for steel (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation and the proposed industrial decarbonisation accelerator act)
Question for written answer E-004184/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 Benedetta Scuderi (Verts/ALE), Saskia Bricmont (Verts/ALE), Cristina Guarda (Verts/ALE), Lena Schilling (Verts/ALE), Majdouline Sbai (Verts/ALE), Nikos Pappas (The Left), Christine Singer (Renew), Giorgio Gori (S&D), Letizia Moratti (PPE), Sara Matthieu (Verts/ALE), Annalisa Corrado (S&D), Thomas Pellerin-Carlin (S&D), Sirpa Pietikäinen (PPE), David Cormand (Verts/ALE), Anthony Smith (The Left), Bas Eickhout (Verts/ALE),...
Energy dimension of the EU-US trade deal
Question for written answer E-003743/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 Michael Bloss (Verts/ALE), Anna Cavazzini (Verts/ALE), Jutta Paulus (Verts/ALE), Hannah Neumann (Verts/ALE), Daniel Freund (Verts/ALE), Bas Eickhout (Verts/ALE), Benedetta Scuderi (Verts/ALE), Sergey Lagodinsky (Verts/ALE), Katrin Langensiepen (Verts/ALE), Catarina Vieira (Verts/ALE), Sara Matthieu (Verts/ALE), Maria Ohisalo (Verts/ALE), Erik Marquardt (Verts/ALE), Majdouline Sbai (Verts/ALE), Pär Holmgren (Verts/ALE), Marie...
PFAS limits and TFA in drinking water
Priority question for written answer P-002764/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 David Cormand (Verts/ALE), Cristina Guarda (Verts/ALE), Majdouline Sbai (Verts/ALE), Jutta Paulus (Verts/ALE), Lena Schilling (Verts/ALE), Sara Matthieu (Verts/ALE), Tilly Metz (Verts/ALE), Martin Häusling (Verts/ALE), Rasmus Nordqvist (Verts/ALE), Villy Søvndal (Verts/ALE), Kira Marie Peter-Hansen (Verts/ALE), Saskia Bricmont (Verts/ALE), Anna Strolenberg (Verts/ALE), Kai Tegethoff (Verts/ALE), Nela Riehl...
Enabling a financial framework to support the circular economy in the EU
Question for written answer E-002292/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 Rasmus Nordqvist (Verts/ALE), Dan-Ştefan Motreanu (PPE), Elena Kountoura (The Left), Stine Bosse (Renew), Anna Cavazzini (Verts/ALE), Bas Eickhout (Verts/ALE), Villy Søvndal (Verts/ALE), Kira Marie Peter-Hansen (Verts/ALE), Sara Matthieu (Verts/ALE), Majdouline Sbai (Verts/ALE), Isabella Lövin (Verts/ALE), Pär Holmgren (Verts/ALE), Krzysztof Śmiszek (S&D), David Cormand (Verts/ALE), Lucia Yar (Renew), Lena Schilling...
Protecting retail investors against predatory investment firms selling misleading financial products offering poor value for money
Question for written answer E-002287/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 Bas Eickhout (Verts/ALE) In 2006, a major financial scandal came to light in the Netherlands. Millions of retail investors had put their savings into investment-linked insurance plans that came with such high hidden costs that they could only make tiny returns. These products are currently banned in the Netherlands.
Reducing and sharing network costs
Priority question for written answer P-001316/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 Bas Eickhout (Verts/ALE) The Dutch Government recently published a report on funding electricity infrastructure[1], which concluded that network tariffs will triple by 2040 due to the massive investments required. This sharp increase in costs will raise household and industry bills, hampering electrification.
El grupo de los Verdes se dividirá en el voto de aprobación de la nueva Comisión Europea de Von der Leyen
Estrasburgo (Francia)(EuroEFE).- El grupo de los Verdes/Alianza Libre Europea en el Parlamento Europeo, donde se enmarcan ECR, BNG, Compromís y los Comunes, se dividirá este miércoles en el voto de aprobación de la nueva Comisión Europea después de haberle dado a la presidenta de la institución, Ursula von der Leyen, un apoyo casi unánime el pasado julio.
Von der Leyen sigue su cortejo en la Eurocámara para repetir en el cargo
Bruselas (EuroEFE).- La presidenta de la Comisión Europea (CE) y candidata a repetir en el cargo, Ursula von der Leyen, continuó este martes su contacto con los grupos del Parlamento Europeo, en busca del apoyo de una mayoría de los eurodiputados que le permita revalidarse en este puesto cinco años más.
Eco economics: industry belongs at the heart of the Green Deal
In February, industrialists gathered in Antwerp, the Netherlands, to present a ten-point plan for a so-called ‘Industrial Deal’, which should complement the Green Deal and strengthen the competitiveness of European industry. I believe that these are two sides of the same coin. The green transformation of our industrial base provides an opportunity to strengthen European autonomy, reverse de-industrialisation, bring more jobs and help us meet climate and environmental targets.
Los líderes europeos de los Verdes ponen a España como ejemplo para frenar a la ultraderecha
Lyon (Francia) (EuroEFE).- Los recién nombrados candidatos a la presidencia de la Comisión Europea por el Partido de los Verdes Europeos, Terry Reintke y Bas Eickhout, pusieron a España como ejemplo para frenar el avance de la extrema derecha que auguran los sondeos para las europeas de junio próximo.
El holandés Eickhout y la alemana Reintke, candidatos de Los Verdes a la Comisión Europea
Lyon (Francia) (EuroEFE).- El Partido de los Verdes Europeos eligió este sábado al holandés Bas Eickhout y a la alemana Terry Reintke como candidatos a la presidencia de la Comisión Europea, de cara a las elecciones al Parlamento Europeo de junio próximo.
Vote on transition to electric trucks marks acceleration in emissions reduction
Today, Members of the European Parliament have just voted to set strict CO2 limits for trucks and are calling for all new buses to be emissions-free by 2030. Following new CO2 targets for cars, CO2 targets for buses and trucks are set to be tightened in line with Europe’s ambition to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Parliament has voted for ambitious targets of 45% less CO2 emissions by 2030, 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2040 for heavy-duty vehicles.
Conservatives are putting cars before people: We cannot let that happen Original
Unless changes are made, the Euro 7 standard will allow new petrol and diesel cars to emit harmful levels of toxic fumes for years to come, write three shadow rapporteurs from the European Parliament’s environment committee. MEP Christel Schaldemose is with the centre-left S&D group. MEP Bas Eickhout is with the Greens/EFA group. MEP Nikolaj Villumsen is with the The Left group.
Procedure for appointment of the new EU Commissioner from the Netherlands and gender equality
Question for written answer E-002508/2023 to the Commission Rule 138 Vera Tax (S&D), Mohammed Chahim (S&D), Lara Wolters (S&D), Thijs Reuten (S&D), Paul Tang (S&D), Kim Van Sparrentak (Verts/ALE), Bas Eickhout (Verts/ALE), Tineke Strik (Verts/ALE), Samira Rafaela (Renew) Following the departure of Frans Timmermans, Vice-President, the Netherlands Government has nominated a new Commissioner: Wopke Hoekstra. That is striking.
Phasing out fossil gas by 2040
Priority question for written answer P-002318/2023 to the Commission Rule 138 Marie Toussaint (Verts/ALE), David Cormand (Verts/ALE), Pierre Larrouturou (S&D), Mick Wallace (The Left), Sirpa Pietikäinen (PPE), Ville Niinistö (Verts/ALE), Jutta Paulus (Verts/ALE), Damien Carême (Verts/ALE), Bronis Ropė (Verts/ALE), José Gusmão (The Left), Marisa Matias (The Left), Anne-Sophie Pelletier (The Left), Niels Fuglsang (S&D), Margrete Auken (Verts/ALE), Kira Marie Peter-Hansen (Verts/ALE), Petros...
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on a European Day for the victims of the global climate crisis
13.6.2023 - (2023/2740(RSP)) to wind up the debate on the statement by the Commission pursuant to Rule 132(2) of the Rules of Procedure Peter Liese on behalf of the PPE Group Mohammed Chahim, Tiemo Wölken on behalf of the S&D Group Pascal Canfin on behalf of the Renew Group Bas Eickhout, Tilly Metz on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Petros Kokkalis on behalf of The Left Group B9‑0296/2023 European Parliament resolution on a European Day for the victims of the global climate crisis...
Phasing out coal-based electricity generation
Question for written answer E-001430/2023 to the Commission Rule 138 Bas Eickhout (Verts/ALE) Analysis of EU electricity data[1]for 2022 shows that markets barely responded to the energy crisis by switching to coal generation. The relatively minor 28 TWh year-on-year increase in coal-based electricity generation covered less than 1/6th of the 185 TWh combined drop in nuclear and hydroelectric output in 2022 and was limited to only some Member States (mainly Germany, Italy and Bulgaria).
Interpellation | Implementation and enforcement of EU environmental law | G-001001/2021 | European Parliament
Major interpellation for written answer G-001001/2021 to the Commission Rule 139 Sven Giegold, Margrete Auken, Rosa D'Amato, Bas Eickhout, Eleonora Evi, Martin Häusling, Grace O'Sullivan, Jutta Paulus, Marie Toussaint on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Europe has strong laws to protect people, animals and the environment. But these rules are often implemented only half-heartedly or not at all by the Member States or the regions[1].
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on fluorinated greenhouse gases, amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 | A9-0048/2023 | European Parliament
By 31 March [OP: Please insert the year of application of this Regulation], and every year thereafter, each producer, importer and exporter that produced, imported or exported hydrofluorocarbons or quantities exceeding one metric tonne or 100 tonnes of CO2equivalent of other fluorinated greenhouse gases during the preceding calendar year shall report to the Commission the data specified in Annex IX on each of those substances for that calendar year.
Klimaschädliche Kühlmittel: EU-Parlament pocht auf raschen Ausstieg aus F-Gasen
Das Europäische Parlament hat seinen Standpunkt zum schrittweisen Ausstieg aus der Verwendung von fluorierten Gasen (F-Gase) angenommen. Das sorgt für Unmut bei der Industrie, denen das zu schnell geht. Wärmepumpen, die mithilfe von Kältemitteln und Elektrizität die Umgebungswärme bündeln, sind eine Schlüsseltechnologie zur Dekarbonisierung des Heizens in Haushalten, das derzeit auf fossile Brennstoffe wie Erdgas angewiesen ist.
EU-Gebäuderichtlinie: Parlament einigt sich auf Verhandlungsposition
Das Europäische Parlament hat sich auf eine Position zur Gebäuderichtlinie geeignet. Damit nimmt das Parlament vor den Verhandlungen mit den Mitgliedstaaten über verpflichtende Sanierungen eine ehrgeizigere Position ein. „Die EPBD-Vereinbarung ist angenommen! Das ist ein großer Fortschritt für niedrigere Energierechnungen, die Reduzierung der Energiearmut und die Bekämpfung von 36 Prozent der europaweiten Emissionen“, sagte Ciaran Cuffe am Dienstag (14. März).
Wärmepumpen-Industrie besorgt: EU-Parlament will Kühlmittel rasch verbieten
Der Umweltausschuss des Europäischen Parlaments stimmte am Mittwoch (1. März) für einen raschen Ausstieg aus der Verwendung von fluorierten Kältemitteln. Aus dem Verband der europäischen Wärmepumpenhersteller kam darauf Kritik. Fluorierte Gase (F-Gase) wurden in den 1990er Jahren eingeführt, um die ozonschädigenden „teilhalogenierten Fluorchlorkohlenwasserstoffe“ (HFCKW) zu ersetzen, und werden häufig in Kühlgeräten wie Kühlschränken und Klimaanlagen verwendet.
Nová auta budou od roku 2035 bezemisní, potvrdil Evropský parlament
Evropský parlament dnes definitivně schválil dohodu s členskými státy Evropské unie o nové normě o nulových emisích. Ta počítá s tím, že od roku 2035 má být v členských zemích prakticky nemožné pořídit si nový automobil na benzin či naftu. Vozidla prodávaná po roce 2035 by totiž neměla produkovat emise. Hlasování předcházela bouřlivá rozprava.
S4E31: 'Alles wat hier gebeurt is politiek', Kysia Hekster over haar leven als EU-correspondent
NOS-correspondent Kysia Hekster is te gast om het te hebben over het leven als correspondent in Brussel, de banden tussen journalisten en politici, en waarom er toch zo weinig aandacht is voor Europese politiek in de Nederlandse media.
Der Ausbau des Stromverbundnetzes: das europäische Friedensprojekt für dieses Jahrzehnt
Die grenzüberschreitende Nutzung von Elektrizität und die damit verbundene Solidarität werden eine widerstandsfähige und nachhaltige Zukunft für Europa ermöglichen, schreibt eine Gruppe von parteiübergreifenden EU-Abgeordneten im Gastbeitrag. Die folgende Stellungnahme wurde von den Europaabgeordneten Bas Eickhout (Grüne, Niederlande), Martin Hojsík (S&D, Slowakei), Ville Niinistö (Grüne, Finnland) und Sirpa Pietikäinen (EVP, Finnland) unterzeichnet. Europa befindet sich an einem Wendepunkt.
Why we need to stop speculation on food prices and energy prices
People have seen food and energy prices surge over the past years. Millions of people in the EU are struggling to pay for heating and food. Right now, over 36 million people in Europe cannot afford a quality meal every second day. While 50 – 125 million of us are unable to pay for proper heating. And the situation has only got worse since the start of Russian aggression in Ukraine. A ton of wheat was already worth more than 475$ in January 2022, compared to 275$ just a year before.
The controversial Taxonomy is on the ropes - now it’s time to deliver the knockout blow
Von der Leyen ein Jahr EU-Chefin: Historisch wider Willen
Ein Seufzer fährt durch Ursula von der Leyen, denn es hat gereicht: Das Europaparlament hat sie zur ersten EU-Kommissionspräsidentin der Geschichte gewählt. Ein Jahr ist das her. Das erste Jahr als EU-Kommissionspräsidentin lief für Ursula von der Leyen anders als erwartet. Neben Corona kämpft die EU mit der tiefsten Rezension in ihrer Geschichte. Wie erfolgreich war von der Leyen als Krisenmanagerin und was konnte sie umsetzen? Die Ambitionen waren riesig vor einem Jahr, Corona noch ein Fremdwort.
First summit of development banks must end fossil fuel finance
* Any views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Governments worldwide plan to produce 120% more oil, gas and coal by 2030 than is compatible with 1.5C warming limit - supported by huge volumes of public money The fact that the Paris Agreement on climate change even exists is an incredible feat of French diplomacy.
To 'Build Back Better,' We Must Ditch Public Financing of Fossil Fuels
The fact that the Paris Agreement on climate change even exists is an incredible feat of French diplomacy. Now, amidst a global pandemic, France is embarking on an equally important diplomatic effort this November, bringing together 450 global development banks that control $2 trillion in public money. The objective? For these public banks to declare that their contribution to the economic recovery from COVID-19 will support climate, sustainable development, and biodiversity goals.
We moeten niet langer afhankelijk zijn van goodwill van farmaceuten
De coronacrisis heeft de problematische verhoudingen tussen de farmaceutische industrie en de overheid pijnlijk blootgelegd. Terwijl iedereen zat te springen om meer testmateriaal, weigerde farmaceut Roche het recept voor een coronatest te delen met Nederland. Onder politieke en maatschappelijke druk besloot Roche het recept uiteindelijk toch vrij te geven. Maar kostbare tijd in het bestrijden van deze crisis was onnodig verloren gegaan.
Tijd voor solidariteit, tijd voor Europese obligaties
De coronacrisis zorgt ervoor dat taboes in hoog tempo worden doorbroken. Na jaren van ‘schwarze Null’ laat Duitsland de overheidsschuld flink oplopen. In de VS wordt gesproken over ‘helikoptergeld’ van tweeduizend dollar per persoon. Hoe heftiger de crisis wordt, des te groter en radicaler de plannen van economen om onze economie te ondersteunen. Ook politiek is er een gevoel van urgentie.
Klimaat: Nederland kan een sleutelrol spelen
De VN-klimaattop in Madrid is begonnen. De taak van ‘COP25’ – de conferentie van partijen betrokken bij het VN-klimaatverdrag – is helder: in Parijs is in 2015 afgesproken dat we streven om onder de anderhalve graad opwarming te blijven, maar de wereld koerst af op ruim drie graden opwarming. Dat moet veranderen. Nederland heeft de kans om een rol van betekenis te spelen. Dan moet het op gebied van de Europese begroting en handelsbeleid echter strategisch opereren.
Europe must stand firm and clean up shipping's giant CO2 emissions
More people than ever are aware that the giant ships carrying 80% of global trade are also giant polluters. Green MEP Bas Eickhout argues that regulators face a choice between real and fake CO2 regulations for shipping at UN negotiations next week. Bas Eickhout is a Dutch MEP with the Greens/EFA group. He will lead the Parliament’s delegation to the COP25 summit in Madrid in December.
Oplossingsloze anti-Europa retoriek draagt niets bij
Canetti Ewald Engelen, lijstduwer van de Partij voor de Dieren, betoogt in NRC (Soft hervormen van Europa? Dat is kiezersbedrog, 20/5) dat de Europese Unie (EU) alleen regels voor het grootbedrijf produceert en dat dit niet kan veranderen. Groene en progressieve politici die in het Europees Parlement (EP) hun handen uit de mouwen steken, hebben heel wat meer CO2-uitstoot bespaard en natuur beschermd dan de oplossingsloze anti-Europa-retoriek van Engelen.
The Maastricht Debate
4/23/19, 12:45 PM CEST Inside Joe Biden’s battle plan He is seeking to mark his entrance into the 2020 race with a rush of union support, early-state endorsements and fundraising figures. 4/19/19, 4:02 AM CEST Putin’s big Ukraine win Volodymyr Zelenskiy is not who many voters think he is for the simple reason that they don’t know who that is.
Climate benefits of changing diet
Abstract Climate change mitigation policies tend to focus on the energy sector, while the livestock sector receives surprisingly little attention, despite the fact that it accounts for 18% of the greenhouse gas emissions and for 80% of total anthropogenic land use. From a dietary perspective, new insights in the adverse health effects of beef and pork have lead to a revision of meat consumption recommendations.
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