On World No Tobacco Day, it is nice to see that something has been achieved in large parts of Europe that was unimaginable until a few years ago, namely not being allowed to smoke in a restaurant. So we have managed, through a small restriction for a few, to achieve a health benefit for...
I was delighted to welcome another group of visitors to the European Parliament this week. The group, led by Mr. Joachim Ritter, traveled to Brussels to see European politics with their own eyes. In addition to a guided tour of the European Parliament buildings, we...
Update on the danger of an undemocratic #blockingclause at EU level: Today, the German Bundestag discussed the EU draft law that aims to introduce a two percent blocking clause in elections to the European Parliament.Under the guise of a "standardization" of European electoral law, this reform primarily pursues the purpose of preventing small...
A free trade agreement with Australia must urgently take animal welfare into account! At my breakfast event with renowned experts, including from HSI Europe and Humane Society International Australia, we highlighted the impact of an EU trade agreement with Australia on wildlife and livestock.After all, animal species are important to the Australian economy....
Yesterday was International Day for Biological Diversity. Biodiversity is the key to a healthy planet. It is the basis of our ecosystems and our agriculture. It provides us with clean air, fresh water, nutritious food - and yet it is under greater threat than ever before. Climate change, deforestation, pollution...
In order to be able to make free purchasing decisions, it must be clear and unambiguous on food packaging how healthy or unhealthy a product is for us and our children. This is why we finally need knowledge-based, EU-wide mandatory and easy-to-understand food labeling! If we want to prevent widespread diseases such as diabetes, obesity and...
Vote for the ÖDP in Bremen on Sunday On Sunday (14.05.2023) there will be an election in Bremen! The Ödp-Bremen is committed to a healthy environment, real participation and social security with a future. Here are the ÖDP's concrete demands: Expansion and flexibilization of public transport services, especially at night and outside the core zones...
What a day! The Ecological Democratic Party (ÖDP) was founded 41 years ago with the mission statement of having an economic system without growth constraints that aims to promote the well-being of people and preserve the ecological basis of life. True to the motto: people before profit, as it...
The protection of our seas, biodiversity and sustainable fishing is finally on the agenda in the plenary of the European Parliament. ? It was high time, because the oceans are also suffering from us humans and the climate and biodiversity crisis! Too often we neglect the many challenges in our oceans....
Watch out - tomorrow is a day of action against the SVOLT settlement in Überherrn! The citizens' initiative 'Friends of the Linslerfeld' is organizing a day to preserve the Linslerfeld. The Linslerfeld in Saarland is designated as a priority area for groundwater protection and is located in the immediate vicinity of a nature reserve. It is even home to animal species that...