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Oct

2021

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An EU strategy to reduce methane emissions (debate)

Dear Commissioner, dear colleagues. The damage caused by methane in the fight against climate change ranks second after carbon dioxide, and in some respects, as a tropospheric ozone maker, also in the context of health problems, it is even more harmful. However, methane can be an excellent example of turning a threat into an opportunity. Innovation and science make it possible not only to reduce m…

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Oct

2021

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The Right to a Healthy Environment (debate)

Mr President, honourable Minister, honourable Commissioner. Everyone, without exception, deserves to live in a healthy environment. Earlier this month, a resolution adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council recognised that the human right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment is important for the enjoyment of other human rights. This document was adopted in good time. Glob…

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Sep

2021

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - Serious cross-border threats to health (continuation of debate)

Mr President, honourable Commissioner, colleagues, greater integration of health systems is very welcome. I support the extension of the functions of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and its obligation to monitor how the spread of infectious diseases affects the situation of chronic diseases. Science-based results should not only be disseminated publicly to professionals, but…