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Solidarity between generations - or the bitter prospect of a bleak old age?

November 22, 2010 19:18 | Kartika Liotard
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The European Parliament recently approved a resolution on 'solidarity between the generations' Sounds good, but the Parliament maintained a justified reputation for Orwellian language by including

CO2 reduction: Developing countries won't be trampled over

June 2, 2010 8:52 | Kartika Liotard
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A lot of people consider the recent climate summit in Copenhagen a failure. A partial agreement was reached, but the conference proved unable to deliver real sustainability.

How can we trust the EU Food Safety Authority? 'Revolving door' adviser damages EFSA's image

February 17, 2010 18:13 | Kartika Liotard
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Exchange of knowledge and a change of job is fine. But how do we deal with a former EU official who suddenly becomes a lobbyist for a seed improvement company or a biotechnology concern?

European Parliament Report Underestimates Problem of Women in Poverty

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by Kartika Liotard, MEP

European Parliament's "Women and Poverty in Europe" Report

Europe's asbestos legacy is a complex problem which will not be easily or cheaply solved

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October 10, 2006 20:05 | by Kartika Liotard, MEP

At the beginning of October, Kartika Liotard, was invited to give the opening address to the European Conference on Asbestos Removal held in Amsterdam. This is what she had to say.

My colleague, former SP parliamentarian and environmental researcher Remi Poppe starts all his speeches on asbestos with a quote I can't improve. He says "Aside from gunpowder, asbestos is the most scandalous substance people have had to work with. The dark forces which profit from asbestos think little of using blackmail, deceit and unscrupulous practices to protect the bottom line: they willingly sacrifice worker's health for corporate profits"

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