EU Commission Finally Going Ahead with Wolf Issue
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Relief for Farmers / Quick Final Solution Needed
“I am very glad that the European Commission is going ahead with the wolf issue,” said Peter Liese, environmental spokesperson for the largest group in the European Parliament (EPP, Christian Democrats). Today, the decision to change the wolf's protection status from 'strictly protected' to 'protected' comes into effect. From today, the EU member states have the opportunity to adapt the EU’s Habitats Directive accordingly. “This brings us one step closer to managing the wolf population. People are concerned about the increasing spread of wolves. They are no longer an endangered species, but rather a threat, especially to grazing animals. Wolf attacks have significantly increased in recent years putting a hard burden on farmers. Now, farmers can finally breathe a sigh of relief. After the European Parliament already called for a change in the protection status in 2022, we now really need a quick final solution. Therefore, in my opinion, we must proceed in two steps. The question of the wolves is very urgent and we need a quick solution. I think it is wise to immediately make a targeted change that alters the status of the wolves. Then, we should carefully assess the situation for other species. But I think it wouldn’t be wise to mix everything up right now.”
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Commission publishes proposals to reduce bureaucracy and support industry
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Peter Liese: Commission changes track / Climate targets remain, but should be achieved together with industry and people / Bundle of measures to achieve affordable electricity prices for normal consumers and industry / We need a fleet of omnibuses to cut red tape
“The European Union is changing track. I very much support the proposals presented today. We want and need to keep the climate targets, but focus much more on cooperation with industry and citizens while drastically reducing bureaucracy as a matter of urgency,” said Peter Liese, spokesperson on environmental and climate policy for the largest political group in the European Parliament (EPP, Christian Democrats), commenting on the European Commission's plans presented today.
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Commission presents action plan on the automotive industry
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Peter Liese and Dennis Radtke: Important trend-setting-decision for key European industries / Support of leasing for hard-working people good for the climate and industry
“This is an important trend-setting-decision in favour of a key industry in the European Union,” with those word Peter Liese, environmental policy spokesman, and Dennis Radtke, social and employment policy spokesman for the largest group in the European Parliament (EPP, Christian Democrats), commented on the the European Commission’s presentation of an automotive action plan.
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Friedrich Merz is a convinced pro-European
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Peter Liese: MEP knows future German chancellor for more than 36 years / He will fight for Ukraine, support existing climate targets while reducing red tape and putting strong focus on economic growth and security as well as fighting illegal migration
“Friedrich Merz is above all a convinced pro-European,” said Peter Liese, Member of the European Parliament and spokesperson on environment and climate for the biggest group in the European Parliament (EPP, Christian Democrats). Liese knows Friedrich Merz for more than 36 years. In fact, Merz was his predecessor in the European Parliament.