On this page, you will find the latest news, speeches, and talks.
(With a few exceptions, most of them are written in German.)
Brussels, 13.12.21. The MEP of the Ecological Democratic Party (ÖDP) Manuela Ripa has spoken out in favor of a reduction of the VAT on climate- and health-friendly goods. The background is the agreement of the EU member states to make the design of VAT more flexible...
Brussels, 10.12.2021. The Special Committee on Cancer voted yesterday on the report Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer. MEP Manuela Ripa (ÖDP): "After almost a year and a half of hard work, I am very pleased that we have succeeded in presenting a comprehensive report." One of the key points of my group...
Brussels, 10.12.2021. The Special Committee on Cancer voted yesterday on the report Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer. MEP Manuela Ripa (ÖDP): "After almost one and a half years of hard work, I am very pleased that we have succeeded in presenting a comprehensive...
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, 06.12.2021. Since 2002, the World Soil Day takes place every year on 5 December. MEP Manuela Ripa used this occasion to speak one day later in the Environment Committee about the importance of a European Soil Protection Act: "I very much welcome the fact...
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, 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 transports, ÖDP MEP Manuela Ripa has once again spoken out clearly for clearer rules and better animal welfare. "We...
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...