On the occasion of the annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, as a Member of the European Parliament, I would like to call for more attention to be paid to our children and young people. Every year, around 35,000 minors are diagnosed with cancer in Europe. However, compared to adult cancer, there is still...
On the occasion of the nationwide action days for GMO-free food, I would like to draw attention to the EU Commission's plans to approve genetically modified plants without safety tests, labeling and liability regulations. For me, this is a clear encroachment on the freedom of choice of consumers and farmers who opt for GMO-free food or GMO-free agriculture.
MEP Manuela Ripa (ÖDP) calls for decisive action against climate change Ripa: "Heavy rain would not have been possible without man-made influence" (Strasbourg/18.09.2024) The European Parliament debated extreme weather events and the devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe during this week's plenary session in Strasbourg. The readiness of...
MEP Manuela Ripa (ÖDP) in favor of strict rules on pesticides Ripa: "No import of banned pesticides into the EU!" (Strasbourg/18.09.2024) The EU has banned the use of certain pesticides for ten years. Although the use of many of these poisons is not permitted in the 27 EU member states, some of the toxic substances continue to enter the...
In view of this week's plenary session on the possible extradition of Paul Watson to Japan, I would like to speak out against his extradition and in favor of better protection for environmental activists in general. Paul Watson is a well-known environmentalist and anti-whaling campaigner who has set himself the goal of...
Today, on World Children's Day, I would like to remind you of the rights and needs of the most vulnerable group in our society: They have the right to a life with an intact environment. They have the right to grow up healthy in a safe world. They have the right to develop freely. You...
Europe must protect itself better against climate disasters! While many EU Member States are battling desertification, drought and forest fires, heavy rainfall and flooding are on the increase. Especially after the devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe and the ongoing forest fires in Portugal, I am calling for the EU to react...
No import of banned pesticides into the EU - this is what I voted for today in the plenary of the European Parliament! Circumventing the ban via third countries is unacceptable. These imported products must not be allowed to enter the European market. The EU Commission wanted to ban pesticide residues in some products from third...
I welcome the recommendations presented at the beginning of September by an EU group of experts on the sustainable transformation of the European agricultural sector. It contains many of our ÖDP demands. In particular, the proposed move away from the current area premium towards income support for farms in need. It is also important to maintain...
MEP Manuela Ripa (ÖDP) on the planned deforestation of the Saarbrücken city forest Ripa: "Absolutely irresponsible in times of climate crisis!" (Saarbrücken/13.09.2024) In Saarbrücken, over four hectares of the St. Johann city forest - affectionately called "Hanni" by the people of Saarbrücken - are to be cleared in the coming weeks for an extension to Saarland University. Manuela Ripa, a Saarbrücken native...