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(With a few exceptions, most of them are written in German.)
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, 24.11.2021. On the occasion of the vote on the "European Strategy for Critical Raw Materials", MEP Manuela Ripa (ÖDP) stressed the importance of circular economy and sustainability in the value chain. She criticized the attitude of most political groups in the European Parliament, which...
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...
Brussels, 23.11.21. MEP Manuela Ripa (ÖDP) has strongly criticized the Common European Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the light of today's vote in Parliament. Ripa had voted against it because of insufficient measures to protect our soils, biodiversity and climate. The CAP concerns one of the most...
Dear Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Kyriakides, The EU ban on the routine use of antimicrobials in animal production comes into force in January 2022. However, many Member States and EU producers might not be ready to implement the ban. Therefore, a widespread non-compliance could occur...
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...
Dear Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Kyriakides, The EU ban on the routine use of antimicrobials in animal production comes into force in January 2022. However, many Member States and EU producers might not be ready to implement the ban. Therefore, a widespread non-compliance could occur...
Brussels, 18.11.21. On the occasion of today's World Antibiotics Day, MEP Manuela Ripa (ÖDP) 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...