The EU’s trade agreement with Colombia and Peru will guarantee human rights, labour rights and environmental sustainability and protection, writes Mário David
Environment
Common fisheries policy: Maria Damanaki
Consumers can play a vital role in ensuring that reform of the CFP moves in the right, sustainable direction writes Maria Damanaki
Common fisheries policy: Mette Gjerskov
Sustainable fisheries and ending discards are the Danish presidency’s key priorities for reform of the common fisheries policy, writes Mette Gjerskov
Common fisheries policy: Struan Stevenson
There needs to be a balance between appropriate information to consumers and a level playing field for fishermen, writes Struan Stevenson
Common fisheries policy: Louize Hill
Europe needs clear plans and objectives to guarantee real sustainability in the common fisheries policy, warns Louize Hill
Common fisheries policy: Kriton Arsenis
A chance to reform the common fisheries policy only comes once a decade, and Kriton Arsenis wants parliament to grasp the opportunity with both hands
EU-Peru-Colombia FTA: Jean-Luc Demarty
The EU’s social, political and economic relationship with Latin America is set to deepen with the signing of a trade agreement with Peru and Colombia, writes Jean-Luc Demarty
EU biofuel targets will trigger 'higher prices'
A new report predicts that motorists across Europe are set to pay an additional €18bn a year for petrol and diesel as a result of EU biofuel targets that "have been shown not to reduce emissions"
Campaigners 'dismayed' at new EU animal welfare plans
The charity World Horse Welfare has warned that the commission's recently-announced animal welfare strategy gives "horses short shrift"
Space policy: Jean-Jacques Dordain
Current funding uncertainties must be resolved if GMES is to continue as a flagship EU space programme, argues Jean-Jacques Dordain
MEPs back new draft rules on electronic waste
Space policy: Antonio Tajani
EU parliament committee chairs up for grabs
EU urged to introduce shorter journeys for animals to slaughter
Environment ministers criticised over biodiversity protection
EU food agency set to adopt new 'independence' policy
CAP reform: Dacian Ciolos
CAP reform: Paolo De Castro
Top scientist urges EU to make 'better use' of science
Senior MEP doubtful of successful outcome to Durban talks
EU commission set to unveil new fisheries fund
EU 'must show leadership' at climate talks
Food waste: Janez Potocnik
Senior MEP voices concern over EU commission plans on quad bikes
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