MEPs call for greener product policy
The European Parliament adopted its opinion on the Green Paper on an integrated product policy...
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Energie, Umwelt & Transport
NGOs urge MEPs to take a strong stand on the 6th Environmental Action Programme
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The EU's 6th environmental action programme is undergoing a second reading in the European Parliament...
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Denmark lifts ban on beverage cans
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
On 14 January 2002, the new Danish government announced its intentions to lift the disputed...
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Austria's Freedom Party wants to renegotiate closure of Czech nuclear plant
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
Austria's Freedom Party, a right-wing partner in the government coalition, has said it wants to...
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Lessons drawn from using the precautionary principle
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
On 10 January 2002, the EEA presented a new report on how the precautionary principle...
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Environmental groups present ten green tests to the Spanish Presidency
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
European Environmental Bureau (EEB) sets out its priorities for the Spanish Presidency in "10 green...
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Commission launches online consultation on 'New Approach' Directives
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The Commission has launched an online consultation concerning the functioning of so-called 'New Approach' directives...
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EU-Minister einigen sich auf Verbot von Chemikalien in Spielzeug
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
Der Wettbewerbsrat hat einstimmig für ein Verbot gewisser Chemikalien in Spielzeug gestimmt. Industrievertreter haben bereits...
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Ministers agree on drastic fishing cuts
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
EU fisheries ministers managed to agree on new fishing quotas for 2002 after 25 hours...
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MEPs want more say in future thematic strategies for environment
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The environment committee of the European Parliament adopted on 18 December its recommendation for second...
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