The EPP Group has expressed grave concern over the situation in Gaza and Israel and commends the cessation of hostilities which cause unjustifiable suffering of innocent civilians. The EPP Group also calls for an urgent de-escalation and cessation of hostilities and the need for all sides to fully respect and abide by international humanitarian law.
In its World Energy Outlook 2012 (WEO), launched in Brussels on 20th November, the International Energy Agency (IEA) underlines the unexploited potential of energy efficiency in terms of economic gains, energy security improvements and environmental protection.
"While no substantial outcomes have emerged from recent climate summits, small island states and developing countries continue to face major threats", GUE/NGL MEP Sabine Wils said calling for "a renewed Kyoto protocol" in today's European Parliament debate on the upcoming Doha climate talks.
ACCA ( The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) hopes that EU leaders will be able to find a reasonable agreement on the long-term budget – the so-called multi-annual financial framework (MFF) 2014-2020- during the forthcoming EU summit that will take place in Brussels on 22 and 23 November. It is vital for the economic recovery of the European Union to successfully manage its budget reform and better target its
Brussels, 21 November 2012 - The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) has launched an all-new version of its website, www.epia.org, with a stronger focus on important news for the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry.
Ahead of this week's special EU summit on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the EU's long-term budget for 2014-2020, GUE/NGL President Gabi Zimmer urged member state governments "to realise that they were responsible for the future survival of Europe and to come together to decide on a budget for this future."
The European Parliament today adopted a report setting out its opinion on shale gas, notably as regards the health and environment concerns and need for EU regulation (1). The Greens welcomed the Sonik report, which calls for caution, notably a ban in sensitive areas, and underlined the need for tougher regulation and proper application of existing EU rules. Commenting after the vote, Green environment and health spokesperson Carl Schlyter (MEP, Sweden) stated:
