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[Policy letter] Letter asking the European Commission's Executive Director in the EBRD to clarify his D1 Motorway Phase One project approval

(August 23, 2010)

CEE Bankwatch Network, Friends of the Earth-CEPA
On April 27, 2010 at the annual meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Commission’s (EC) Executive Director voted positively regarding the D1 Motorway Phase One project in Slovakia - despite the project's serious shortcomings and an ongoing project screening by the EC (DG Environment) for its compliance with the environmental acquis communautaire.

The letter asks Mr. Lelakis to explain the EC's approach and expresses concern about the lack of consistency within the institution regarding this case.






[Policy letter] Letter to EBRD and EIB regarding violent clashes in the Khimki forest connected to the Moscow-St.Petersburg motorway

(July 26, 2010)

CEE Bankwatch Network, National Ecological Centre of Ukraine (NECU)
On the morning of July 22, members of civil society were attacked by scores of unidentified assailants. The police, called to the scene by the protestors, chose not to interfere. Reports from the ground indicate that clashes continued before the passively observing police eventually arrested local activists.

The attacks on these protestors follow a blockade that was established by the Movement to Defend Khimki Forest in response to the illegal felling of trees in the forest. Estimates are that nearly seven hectares have been destroyed already.

Bankwatch believes that the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development should immediately drop considerations to finance this project, as it is associated with violence and negligence of the local public interest.

More information on our project page for the Moscow - St.Petersburg motorway.

[Response] EIB response regarding violent clashes in the Khimki forest connected to the Moscow - St.Petersburg motorway

(August 9, 2010)

EIB

[Response] EBRD response letter regarding violent clashes in the Khimki forest connected to the Moscow-St.Petersburg motorway

(July 27, 2010)

EBRD







[Policy letter] 'Reforming the budget, changing Europe' - What next? - Open letter to President Barroso

(June 18, 2010)

Coalition for sustainable EU funds
The open letter, signed by members of the Coalition for Sustainable EU Funds, calls on the President of the European Commission Manuel Barroso to ensure a clear, transparent and participatory EU budget reform process that builds on the outcomes of the 2007-2008 consultation “Reforming the budget, changing Europe”, which delivered an unequivocal request for change.

Stakeholders expressed the clear view that the EU budget must invest in Climate, Energy and Competitiveness as the EU makes the transition to sustainable development. It must be in line with the EU’s long term commitments to fighting climate change and accelerate the EU’s transition to a renewable, resource efficient society in 2050.


[Policy letter] Letter to EIB governors on the occasion of the bank's 52nd annual meeting

(May 27, 2010)

CEE Bankwatch Network, Counter Balance
Civil society efforts to directly engage with the governing bodies of the European Investment Bank around the bank's annual meeting (June 8) have fallen on if not deaf ears then at least ears that remain to be convinced about the merits of having a frank exchange of views.

In the calendar of annual meetings of the international financial institutions, the EIB's annual meeting remains off limits for NGOs in contrast to the often fruitful discussions allowed with the staff and governing bodies of institutions like the World Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

To mark this year's EIB annual meeting, CEE Bankwatch Network and Counter Balance: Challenging the European Investment Bank have written to the EIB's governors ahead of their 52nd annual meeting in Luxembourg.

[Response] Response from Austrian EIB Board Director Nitsche to our letter on the occasion of the bank's 52nd annual meeting

(June 29, 2010)

EIB





















[Policy letter] Letter to EBRD regarding specialist opinion on the impacts of the D1 motorway section Turany-Hubowa

(February 16, 2010)

Friends of the Earth-CEPA
The letter accompanied a specialist opinion on the impacts of the D1 Turany–Hubová section, detailing that the construction represents a serious impact on the Natura 2000 network and the existing alternative solutions that could considerably reduce this impact. The specialist opinion can be downloaded here (pdf).






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