ManuelaRipa, Author by Manuela Ripa - ÖDP

17 Apr. MEP Manuela Ripa (ÖDP) on the debate about the Königsbruch moor near Homburg: "Once again, economic interests clearly take precedence over the environment and nature conservation - Homburg should set a good example instead!"

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(Brussels, 15.04.2024) Despite repeated warnings from environmental organizations, the future of the Königsbruch moor near Homburg looks bleak. The plans for rewetting appear to have been put on hold - or even dropped altogether. The reason for this is the Homburg city council's decision to back down from...

16 Apr. EU Soil Protection Act Conference with PAN Europe & the European Environmental Bureau EEB

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What is the EU doing to protect soil? How did we vote on this in the European Parliament? Is this enough to have healthy soils in the EU by 2050? I answered these and many other questions about soil health, EU agricultural policy and nature conservation at the panel discussion "Rooting for...

15 Apr. What is the EU doing about animal suffering and how can it help Galgos & Podencos in Spain? Listen to my answers in the podcast!

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What is the EU doing to combat animal suffering and how can Spanish hunting dogs such as galgos and podencos be protected from torturous conditions? I answered Christoph Richter's questions about this in a podcast. You can listen to the podcast here: https://www.criton.de/podcast By the way, last week, I did an interview with...

10 Apr. Land law clears important hurdle in the European Parliament. Manuela Ripa (MEP): "This is a big step towards the first European soil law - and crucial for the protection of the environment, nature and species!"

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Brussels, April 10, 2024 - Today, the European Parliament adopted its position on the land law in plenary by 336 votes to 242 with 33 abstentions. This clears the way for negotiations with the member states and the EU Commission. MEP Manuela Ripa (ÖDP - The Nature Conservation Party)...

09 Apr. ECtHR: Climate Seniors' complaint is successful! Good climate policy is a fundamental right.

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The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) today ruled on three climate claims. Two of the applications were dismissed - the third, however, can be seen as a landmark decision: Switzerland was the first state to be condemned for a lack of initiative in climate protection. This success goes...

08 Apr. Don't abolish nature and species protection in a rush job!

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Important decisions on nature and species protection are due to be taken in the European Parliament this week! We must not allow our environment, our nature and our soils to deteriorate further and the necessary greening of agriculture to be delayed. The Soil Directive, for which I am shadow rapporteur for my Greens/EFA group, will...

05 Apr. European Children's Capitals: For more protection & well-being for our children in Europe!

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We need not only European Capitals of Culture, but also Children's Capitals! That is why we in the European Parliament are calling on the European Commission and the Council to also award them every year! This would support the efforts of cities that promote the rights and well-being of children in the long term. These...

04 Apr. No trade without animal welfare: Stop the slaughter of pilot whales and dolphins on the Faroe Islands!

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The Faroe Islands are currently in talks to deepen trade relations with the European Union. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was there recently to hold initial talks and sign a Memorandum of Understanding. Close trade relations with our partners are inevitable, but trade must not be limited to...

03 Apr. EU-Mercosur violates international climate law!

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A new legal opinion commissioned by Greenpeace shows: The trade deal would not only lead to a massive increase in greenhouse gas emissions, but would also further destroy the already threatened ecosystems in South America. At the same time, farmers across Europe are fighting for a fair income and healthy living conditions. The Mercosur deal...

02 Apr. World Autism Awareness Day 2024: For more understanding and inclusion!

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Today is World Autism Awareness Day! Around 7 million people in Europe are affected by autism. Autism is not always easily recognizable, which can unfortunately lead to social exclusion. It is therefore crucial that people with autism and their families are supported. This year's motto of Autism-Europe is "Not Invisible"....