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Challenge to NFRD Delegated Act Defeated

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On 11 October 2021, the Econ- Environment Committee dealt with a challenge to a NFRD delegated act. Subject: Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by specifying the content and presentation of information to be disclosed by undertakings subject to Articles 19a or 29a of Directive 2013/34/EU … Read more

Why a lobbyist should not jump off Sears tower

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I’ve met a lot of lobbyists who think they can base jump off the Sears Tower and live to tell the tale. A few people in the world can take that jump and survive.     The people who can do it are exceptional performers. If you want to understand how these peak performers got … Read more

Comitology – Environment Committee backs challenge to active substance

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On 27  September 2021, the Environment dealt with one of their regular challenges the active substances. Subject: Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3) to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 as regards the extension of the approval periods of the active substances, including chlorotoluron and difenoconazole – Anja Hazekamp (The Left), Maria Arena (S&D), Tilly … Read more

What to do when your encounter the denial of reality

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Denial of political reality is common in Brussels. There must be something in the foul air or a large political distortion force field covering the city. If you don’t deny political reality, you may be surprised by the protestations of others. They see the sky outside as blue, you see clouds and hail storm. Don’t … Read more