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EU and big pharma monopoly in times of corona
Lobbying the EU

EU risks public health in its protection of big pharma monopolies

09.03.2021
To secure a rapid and sufficient supply of vaccines and medicines, the global south has asked for a waiver of intellectual property rights. But despite the gravity of the situation, that is rejected outright by the EU. That should not come as a surprise. A briefing from CEO outlines the EU's traditional role as a staunch defender of big pharma monopolies, and how the push for provisions on 'data exclusivity' in trade agreements with third countries have seeked to undermine even existing flexibility under international rules.
A_glass_of_red_wine
Lobbying the EU

BASF wining MEPs in COVID times

22.02.2021
Chemical giant's lobbyists woo MEPs via online wine tasting, just as the battle over pesticides reduction proposed by the European Green Deal heats up. But does this event comply with existing rules on lobbying gifts and events targeting MEPs?
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Lobbying the EU

In the Name of Innovation

25.05.2020
A detailed summary of the findings and conclusions of two extensive reports on research public-private partnerships in the EU: the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) and the Bio-Based Industries (BBI) Joint Undertakings.
Exxon and its lobby groups
Climate

EU Parliamentarians buckle under ExxonMobil lobby pressure

16.04.2019
Despite strong calls from MEPs and the public, ExxonMobil and its lobby groups mobilise enough behind-the-scenes pressure to stop the European Parliament taking away its lobby badges
Yeuyei - Surveillance capitalism

Recruiting now: researcher campaigner on corporate capture & Big Tech

19.05.2022

Are you fed up with the power of Google, Facebook, and other Big Tech players? Join our team!

gas pipeline in mountains
Climate

RePowerEU plans misleading and heavily influenced by fossil fuel industry

18.05.2022
The EU’s 300 billion euro response to the growing energy crisis presented by the Commission today, which emphasized ‘eye-blinding ambitions’ for energy efficiency and investments in renewable energy production, should not distract from the fact that the fossil fuel energy companies managed to get their future business secured as well. The announced EU Energy Platform for joint purchases of gas, LNG and hydrogen, which will also identify new gas infrastructure needs, was revealed by Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) to be advised by the gas industry, a huge conflict of interest. 10 billion
Alternative to exporting green hydrogen
Climate

Hydrogen from North Africa – a neocolonial resource grab

17.05.2022
EU plans to import renewable hydrogen from North Africa represent the latest neocolonial resource grab couched in green language
Gas pump
Climate

EU plan to increase renewable hydrogen use is unrealistic and will damage North Africa

16.05.2022
On the eve of the launch of RePowerEU, a new report commissioned by lobby watchdog Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) and Transnational Institute (TNI) has found that the EU’s plan to drastically increase the use of renewable hydrogen (H2) is not realistic, and will hurt North African countries' economy.
Assessing EU plans - cover photo
Climate

EU plans to import hydrogen from North Africa

15.05.2022
New study shows EU’s plan to drastically increase imports of renewable hydrogen from North Africa is not realistic from a cost or energy perspective.
Covid vaccine held in hand

The EU Parliament Covid inquiry

12.05.2022
The European Parliament starts its hearing of the Special Covid Committee today (Thursday, 12 May), which has the important task of assessing the EU's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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