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The Environment Committee’s record on Chemicals

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The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has discussed European Chemical Policy 7 times since they first met on 10 July 2019. This Committee  is going to take the lead  in the revision of Europe’s Chemical policy. This is due to contain 40 legislative proposals. The Environment Committee will lead on co-deciding on many of those proposals. … Read more

A useful tool to understand what is driving issues

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If I want to understand an issue I like to read and listen to experts and the original sources. I find that if I rely on third hand accounts I loose something of the nuance. If I want to understand the dynamics behind a political or regulatory issue I find there is no better way … Read more

Environment Committee rejects 3 challenges

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On 27 January, the Environment Committee rejected 3 challenges. The Environment Committee meets again on 24 February. The existing trend against one Party group challenges continues. 1. Objection to Hydroxyanthracene derivatives RPS Rapporteur: Sergio Berlato (ECR) Vote in Committee:  27 January 2021 (tabled 14 January) Adopted: For 17; against: 55; abstention(s): 7 2. Objection to … Read more

The Environment Committee’s scrutiny of secondary legislation under the 9th Legislature

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The European Parliament’s Environment Committee is the most active Committee scrutinizing the Commission’s output of secondary legislation. Since the 9th legislature sat for the first time on 10 July 2019, the Environment Committee has seen 70 challenges tabled.   Updated 8 July 2022 A review of the challenges of the Environment Committee  10 July 2019 … Read more