Video: vehicle noise levels
Satu Hassi talks about the Ouzky report on vehicle noise levels on EuroparlTV, after a vote representing a victory for the car lobby and a loss for public health. See the video… Video: vehicle noise levels
03
Apr
31
Mar
Masters of compromise: the role of Parliament's rapporteurs
Satu Hassi, MEP, Green shadow rapporteur of the aviation emission trading scheme, and rapporteur Peter Liese explain what is the role of the rapporteur and shadow rapporteur, and how the negotiations proceed… Masters of compromise: the role of Parliament's rapporteurs
22
Nov
EU climate policy needs to come out of slumber
The European Parliament today adopted a resolution setting out its position on the forthcoming UN climate summit in Doha (COP18) and its demands for the EU position. Commenting on… EU climate policy needs to come out of slumber
22
May
EU sticks to its guns and agrees new rules to boost health and environment
An agreement on new EU legislation aimed at reducing sulphur pollution from ships (1), reached by the European Parliament and Council last week following trialogue negotiations, was officially endorsed by… EU sticks to its guns and agrees new rules to boost health and environment
23
Nov
UN climate talks and EU position
Watch the press conference here.
11
Dec
Better than expected outcome at Cancun but global climate diplomacy must speed up
The UN climate conference in Cancun (COP16) concluded today with agreements, which will enable the UNFCCC negotiations to continue working towards a binding climate deal in South Africa next year.… Better than expected outcome at Cancun but global climate diplomacy must speed up
13
Jan
Environment Commissioner hearing: Greens offer cautious welcome to Potočnik
Following the European Parliament hearing of EU Environment Commissioner-designate Janez Potočnik, Finnish Green MEP and EU Parliament environment committee member Satu Hassi commented: “It is a positive development to see… Environment Commissioner hearing: Greens offer cautious welcome to Potočnik