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...
The planned deforestation in the Saarbrücken city forest must be stopped! I do not support the state's decision to accept the decline in biodiversity and the degradation of the soil as a precautionary measure for a possible future expansion of Saarland University. That is why I strongly oppose...
Today I received the news of the completely unexpected death of Christian Baukhage, the closest colleague of the German EU Ambassador Michael Clauß, and I am deeply shocked and saddened. Just a few weeks ago, I also spoke with him about our beautiful Saarland, which we both...
"Ripa: "Many of the ÖDP's demands have been adopted" (Brussels/09.09.2024) Manuela Ripa sees many important aspects for the sustainable transformation of the European agricultural sector taken into account in the concept for the future of agriculture and food in the EU drawn up by a dialog group and presented to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The MEP...