I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
People think that not much happens in Brussels in August. I have always thought it’s the most important time of year. I do so for one simple reason. By the end of August, the Commission’s Work Programme and President’s State of the Union speech for 12 September is ready. A handful of officials have the … Read more
You have the chance to let the Commission what you know about virtually every step of the way. Just go and visit ‘Have Your Say’. The only chance the Commission come forward with anything that surprises you is if you have been living off grid with no contact with the internet or you have been … Read more
This European Commission has a limited mandate on the environment front. If you look at Commission Vella’s ‘Mission Letter’ (1st November 2014) there is no hint of new legislative action. Indeed, the original intent of this Commission was to withdraw a number of legacy proposals from President Barroso, including the circular economy and waste … Read more
On 10 July 2018, the College of Commissioners had their first exchange of what should be in the Commission’s 2019 Work Programme. Titled ‘Preparation of the Commission Work Programme for 2019 and organisation of interinstitutional work’ (link), represents the last chance for any Commission department to get their new initiative considered to be in the … Read more