An approach to Barroso regarding taxpayers-backed loans for the car industry
November 19, 2008
This letter focuses on a loan proposal from the EIB for the car industry. The bank already funded companies that are producers of models with high fuel consumption while progress on improving fuel efficiency has ground to a halt. This projected loan is in no way relevant to the proposed European policy to set lower future levels of CO2 emissions. Also the loan itself is an extremely significant figure and equals 80 euros per EU citizen.
Follow up letter to DG Regional policy regarding controversial transport projects – Prague ring road (R1) and Katowice-Vienna TENT connection in South Moravia (R52 / R55 motorways)
November 14, 2008
This letter highlights problems with two controversial transport projects, the Prague Ring Road and Katowice – Vienna connection proposed under the TEN-T program. Specifically in the case of the Prague Ring Road, these issues include nuclear safety regulations, inappropriate traffic mitigation measures and changes to the land use plan. Problematic issues with the Katowice – Vienna connection include environmental and transport efficiency concerns.
Briefing paper about the ‘Gazela’ resettlement process
October 20, 2008
Comments to the Visaginas nuclear power plant EIA
October 20, 2008
Letter to the EIB regarding consultations on its Lending Policy for municipal waste
October 13, 2008
On March 17, 2009 the EIB responded to our letter. Download the response in Microsoft Word format here.
Letter to the EIB regarding consultations on its Lending Policy for municipal waste
October 13, 2008
On March 17, 2009 the EIB responded to our letter. Download the response in Microsoft Word format here.
EU funds informer
October 10, 2008
The first issue of this new bulletin, prepared by CEE Bankwatch Network and Friends of the Earth Europe, aims to provide ground-level information and commentaries on the implementation of the cohesion policy in central and eastern Europe (CEE). It is part of the campaign Billions for Sustainability which gives a voice to local concerns over the isuse of EU money for economically, socially and environmentally controversial projects and calls for the EU Funds to truly benefit people living across Europe and their environment.
NGO platform on the review of the Trans European Transport Network
October 9, 2008
An appeal to the president of BNP Paribas bank – the leading funder of the oil drilling in the North Caspean Sea
October 8, 2008
The Caspian Sea with its fragile ecosystem is endangered by the newly developing offshore oil drilling on its north waters. Both the environment and the public health are put at risk due to the high concentration of toxic pollutants including gases in Kashagan oil. By financing that project BNP Paribas undermines the positive outcomes of pouring money into renewable energy sources as their stated commitment to combating climate change.
Letter to EIB regarding Zagreb municipal solid waste incinerator project on EIB’s webpage
October 7, 2008
Reply from the EIB regarding concerns on the Zagreb Incinerator project dated November 3, 2008 states that the bank has not been yet asked to consider financing the project. Download the response as pdf here.