How to work out tough questions

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When a client asks me to find a solution to a tough question, I use one of the following approaches, and often combine them. Go for a long walk: Going for a walk, in nature, with trees, is one of the best ways to find answers. For reasons I don’t understand, when the mind is … Read more

The long journey for the adoption of EU law – CLP

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20 June 2019,  New Strategic Agenda 2019-2024, European Council 16 July 2019, A Union that strives for more. My agenda for Europe, European Commission (Europe needs to move towards a zero-pollution ambition. I will put forward a cross-cutting strategy to protect citizens’ health from environmental degradation and pollution, addressing air and water quality, hazardous chemicals, industrial emissions, pesticides … Read more

Are you ready or asleep at the wheel

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I’m looking at how the European Green Deal Communication was adopted at the start of the last Commission (11 December 2019). It is an interesting lesson to be ready with your ideas, solutions and evidence before a new mandate starts. It was remarkable how few people had an influence on its thinking,  and it is a … Read more

Comitology Challenge – 10th EP – ENVI Committee

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Comitology Challenges 10th EP – ENVI Committee Title – Shortened Procedure File and type Sponsor(s) Names/Groups Date in ENV Committee Vote Date in Plenary Vote in Plenary Status Commission’s Response MRLs for cyproconazole & spirodiclofen 2024/2759(RPS)  – RPS Christophe Clergeau (S&D), Anja Hazekamp (the Left), Martin Häusling (Greens), Michal Wiezik (Renew) 12.09.2024 For: 54, Against: … Read more