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    EU budget and ITER

    The EU budget committee voted last night to reduce proposed spending on the ITER nuclear fusion project under the EU budget for 2011 (1). Green MEPs welcomed the vote but argued that scrapping the project, which is facing higher-than-planned costs, would be the most logical solution. After the vote,...
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    Brussels Agenda

    A ban on offshore drilling and biodiversity top the agenda for the parliament's plenary, while the Commission is expected to present a communication on a financial transaction tax. There are also a number of Greens/EFA events.
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    Van CO2 emissions

    The European Parliament environment committee today voted on proposed new EU legislation to limit CO2 emissions from light commercial vehicles (vans). Green MEPs criticised the vote, which weakened an already weak proposal from the European Commission in a number of key areas. After the vote, Greens...
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    Public health

    The European Parliament environment committee today voted on proposed new EU legislation dealing with information on prescription medicines. The Greens welcomed the vote, which transformed the original legislative proposal and tailored it to the needs of patients, rather than the pharma industry. Af...
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    Offshore drilling

    The European Parliament environment committee today adopted a resolution calling for a moratorium on offshore deep sea drilling in Europe until the loopholes in European rules are addressed. The Greens, who launched the EU debate on an offshore drilling ban in June, welcomed the vote. After the vote...
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    Brussels Agenda

    A busy week with crucial EP committee votes on van emissions rules, prescription medication and the setting up of the EU external action service. Outside the EP, economic and financial issues will be high on the agenda of the Council and Commission, with the Commission also due to report on Roma discrimination.
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    Toxic chemicals - biocides

    The European Parliament today voted on proposed EU legislation on biocidal products (used in hygiene products for example)*, dealing with product approvals and active substances in the products. While the proposals will bring improvements for public health, the Greens are concerned about the way in ...
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    Biking is Green

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    Biking is Green

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    Gas supply security

    The European Parliament today adopted new EU legislation on security of gas supply. Green MEPs voted for the report, which aims to ensure Europe is better prepared to respond to emergencies and supply disruptions, but called for a more strategic EU approach to the role of gas. After the vote, Luxemb...