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CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAWS IN EU MEMBER STATES

Submitted by christian on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 16:47

Austria: The Austrian Constitution (1920, last amended 2016) regulates conflicts of interests regarding the President, while the Incompatibility Act (1983, last amended 2013) regulates for Ministers and MPs. The only limitation for the President is not holding any other occupation. This rule also applies to Ministers. The incompatibility committee may grant the participation of Ministers and MPs in the private sector or in state-owned enterprises. Similarly, the responsible agency must approve any outside employment of Civil servants.

MAJOR CLIMATE CHANGE THINK TANKS

Submitted by christian on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 18:04

Major international think tanks and research institutes on climate talks and wider issues relating to climate change.

A STRONGER EUROPE IN THE WORLD AMBITIONS

Submitted by christian on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 13:12

Answers from Josep Borrell High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to the EP’s written questions

EU TRADE POLICY AMBITIONS

Submitted by christian on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 11:56

Based on answers of Phil Hogan, Commissioner designate for Trade to EP's written questions

Trade Strategy

I am a firm believer in pursuing an open and fair trade policy that strengthens the EU’s position in the world, promotes our values and protects our interests. International trade is the lifeline of the EU’s economy. It accounts for almost 35% of the EU’s Gross Domestic Product, it generates jobs and it ensures that consumers and companies have access to the best possible products at the best price.

EUROPE FIT FOR DIGITAL AGE AMBITIONS

Submitted by christian on Mon, 09/30/2019 - 15:26

Answers from Executive Vice President Designate Margrethe Vestager to EP’s written questions.

Some of the answers may be repetitive

General policy objectives

THE EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL AMBITION

Submitted by christian on Sun, 09/29/2019 - 12:41

Answers from Frans Timmerman Executive Vice-President-designate for the European Green Deal to the EP’s written questions.

1. European Climate Law/ 2030 ambition

CLEAN ENERGY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Submitted by christian on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 12:30

Source: Liebman & Associates (L&A)

1. ADVANCED MATERIALS

UNITED IN SCIENCE REPORT

Submitted by christian on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 14:23

Highlights from the report:

The Global Climate in 2015-2019 (World Meteorological Organization, WMO):

Warmest five-year period on record

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE PROPOSED EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL

Submitted by christian on Sat, 09/21/2019 - 17:34

According to President-elect Ursula von der Leyen

Goal: Europe to become the first climate-neutral continent.

8 TRADE ASSOCIATIONS POSITIONS ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Submitted by christian on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 18:17

Source: Influence Map

EU trade associations representing energy and industrial interests have long been powerful stakeholders in the European climate policy process. The majority of industry associations actively lobbying on EU climate policy continue to oppose increasing regulatory ambition on climate change. The 8 trade associations here below have the largest negative impact on climate policy.