Brussels, 09.12.21. "I very much welcome the fact that the new government wants to introduce mandatory animal welfare labeling in Germany from 2022," said MEP Manuela Ripa, commenting on the plans of the traffic light coalition. "This is an important step towards greater animal welfare and better consumer education. We also need this across Europe. In...
Brussels, 08.12.21. Manuela Ripa (ÖDP), MEP for the Saarland, has warned against unilateral action when it comes to settlements in the Saarland. In view of the poster campaign launched by an economic alliance, Ripa spoke out clearly against a black-and-white approach to these complex projects. "We must not pursue a divisive approach and at the same time...
Brussels, 06.12.2021. Since 2002, World Soil Day has taken place every year on December 5. MEP Manuela Ripa took this opportunity to speak about the importance of a European soil protection law in the Environment Committee one day later: "I very much welcome the fact that the EU Commission has finally submitted a legislative proposal for...
Brussels, 03.12.21. On the occasion of the vote of the Committee of Inquiry into the Protection of Animals during Transport (ANIT) on new guidelines for animal transport, ÖDP MEP Manuela Ripa has once again spoken out clearly in favor of clearer rules and better animal welfare. "We need a clear limitation of transport times...
Brussels, 30.11.21. Saarland MEP Manuela Ripa has praised the format of the event as part of her participation in the closing of the "Saar Climate Dialogues". Ripa took part in the panel discussion with several politicians at Saarbrücken Castle. "My big thanks go to the participants from the various...
Brussels, 26.11.21. MEP Manuela Ripa (ÖDP) has clearly rejected the plans of the traffic light coalition for upcoming elections to the EU Parliament. Ripa, along with numerous other representatives of smaller parties in the EU Parliament, fears for the democratic co-determination of millions of citizens. "It is absolutely incomprehensible that...
Brussels, 24.11.2021. On the occasion of the vote on the "European Strategy for Critical Raw Materials", MEP Manuela Ripa (ÖDP) emphasized the importance of circular economy and sustainability in the value chain. She criticized the attitude of most political groups in the European Parliament, which allowed mining activities in protected areas and...
Brussels, 23.11.21. MEP Manuela Ripa (ÖDP) has sharply criticized the Common European Agricultural Policy (CAP) in view of today's vote in Parliament. Ripa had voted against it because of the insufficient measures to protect our soils, biodiversity and climate. The CAP concerns one of the most important...
Dear Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Kyriakides, The EU ban on the routine use of antimicrobials in animal production will enter into force in January 2022. However, many Member States and EU producers may not be ready to implement the ban. As a result, there could be widespread non-compliance if it...
Brussels, 18.11.21. On the occasion of today's World Antibiotics Day, MEP Manuela Ripa (ÖDP) has pointed out the urgency of the correct implementation of the upcoming ban in industrial livestock farming. Ripa and 16 other MEPs addressed a letter to the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety...