Month: November 2020

In praise of both the precautionary principle and better regulation

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I support both the precautionary principle and better regulation. It’s not a popular sentiment to hold on the issues I work on. In praise of the Precautionary Principle Personally, I’ve considered taking a cautionary approach sensible.  It is good for public policy and for life. That mindset saved my life. Having some hard to see … Read more

A look back at 2020 – Europe’s Environment Annual Report

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If you want to know what an organisation plans for the year ahead are, there is no better document to read than their Management Plan. DG Environment note that the management plan is a look at the year ahead. 2020 is different. The 2020 Management Plan, published on 19 November 2020,  is a look at … Read more

Environment committee back challenges against two active substances – chlorotoluron and carbendazim.

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On 16  November 2020, the Environment Committee backed two challenges challenge to the authorisation of the active substance chlorotoluron and carbendazim.   If you missed the debate, you can watch it below.   Chlorotoluron   The challenge was  co-sponsored by Maria Arena (S&D), Michèle Rivasi (Verts/ALE), Anja Hazekamp (GUE/NGL), and Eleonora Evi (INI). How did … Read more

The new database on implementing acts – a trial run

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On 28 October 2020, the European Commission upgraded the Comitology Register. From now on the public can follow on the line the adoption of implementing acts. Every year, around 1600 pieces of laws by way of implementing acts. The Commission adopts these laws after going through a  committee made up of representatives from the Member … Read more