On this page, you will find the latest news, speeches, and talks.
(With a few exceptions, most of them are written in German.)
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...
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"....
The report on my work over the last four years as an MEP for the ÖDP has been published! It has been four intensive years in the fight for more ecological policies in Europe and they have flown by - these topics are particularly close to my heart as an MEP and have...
Before the vote in the plenary of the European Parliament immediately after the Easter break on the first EU-wide soil law, it was high time to once again draw attention to the importance of healthy soils in Europe. Together with my colleagues Beatrice Covassi from the S&D Group and Silvia Modig from...
Manuela Ripa MEP criticizes EU Commission: "Necessary laws and strategies are watered down, withdrawn or not presented at all!"...
The EU Commission is planning to remove important environmental requirements from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)! Under the pretext of administrative simplification, agro-ecological principles that have been in place for over 20 years are to be weakened. In particular, tillage, soil cover and crop rotation are affected by the weakened requirements - this is completely counterproductive for...
Today we are celebrating World Consumer Day! As an MEP for the ÖDP, it is a matter close to my heart to stand up for the interests and health of consumers. Healthy nutrition, a toxic-free environment and the fight against cancer are matters close to my heart, and very specific improvements to EU regulations contribute to...
I will never tire of emphasizing this: EU-wide animal welfare rules are urgently needed to protect our animals. The European Commission has finally presented them as promised! Animals are not products, they are sentient beings! Together with my colleagues, we asked the Commission in plenary today for a clear timetable for the...
Manuela Ripa MDEP: Children should have fun with toys and not get sick from them!...
At yesterday's meeting of the Environment Committee, the report on the Soil Monitoring Act was adopted, paving the way for a vote in plenary. The health of our soil is crucial to our well-being. Did you know that there are more creatures living in soil worldwide than there are stars in the universe?