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Comment on EU summit discussion on energy

Press release | May 22, 2013 at 14:41

Brussels, 22 May 2013 – Today, European leaders are meeting to discuss how the EU can ensure the supply of affordable, safe and sustainable energy. EU governments are keen to cut rising energy prices and are under pressure to back seemingly...

EU sets limits on oil drilling under extreme conditions

Press release | May 21, 2013 at 11:16

Brussels – Greenpeace has cautiously welcomed the support of the European Parliament in its plenary vote today for a new EU law on oil and gas offshore drilling. The law will go some way to ensuring that oil companies limit drilling in harsh...

Council tables weak deal on EU fisheries reform

Press release | May 15, 2013 at 14:10

Brussels – Another marathon session of negotiations on the reform of EU legislation on fisheries has ended in disappointment, said Greenpeace. The ministers have been meeting in Council since Monday to revise their position on the main points of...

EU ministers conclude marathon negotiating session on fisheries reform

Press release | May 14, 2013 at 18:37

For the final comment on the outcome of the meeting of fisheries ministers, go to: http://www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/en/News/2013/Council-tables-weak-deal-on-EU-fisheries-reform Brussels – EU fisheries ministers have concluded a marathon...

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