291 Plenary speeches of Richard SEEBER
Draft Commission Regulation on REACH, as regards Annex XVII (debate)
Democratic process in Turkey (debate)
Patients' rights in cross-border healthcare (debate)
Recommendation to the Council on the new EU-Russia agreement (debate)
Green Paper on territorial cohesion and debate on the future reform of the cohesion policy - Regional policy best practice and obstacles to use of Structural Funds - Urban dimension of cohesion policy - Complementarities and coordination of cohesion policy with rural development measures - Implementation of the Structural Funds Regulation 2007-2013: results of negotiations on national cohesion strategies and operational programmes - A European initiative for the development of micro-credit in support of growth and employment (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Integrated pollution prevention and control: industrial emissions, titanium dioxide industry, use of organic solvents, incineration of waste, large combustion plants (debate)
The charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures - Greening of transport and internalisation of external costs (continuation of debate)
Mental health (short presentation)
2050: The future begins today − Recommendations for the EU's future integrated policy on climate change (debate)
Formal sitting and debate - 10th anniversary of the euro
Framework for Community action to achieve a sustainable use of pesticides - Placing of plant protection products on the market (debate)
Greenhouse gas emission allowance trading system (debate)
Toys Directive (debate)
Type-approval of motor vehicles and engines (debate)
Steps towards improving the environment for SMEs in Europe - Small Business Act (debate)
EU response to the world financial crisis: follow-up of the informal European Council from 7 November and of the G20 Summit from 15 November 2008 - Commission's legislative and work programme for 2009 (debate)
Promotion of clean road transport vehicles (debate)
Together for Health: A Strategic Approach for the EU 2008-2013 (debate)
Addressing the challenge of water scarcity and droughts in the European Union (debate)
Addressing the challenge of water scarcity and droughts in the European Union (debate)
Arctic governance in a global world (debate)
White Paper on Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity-related health issues (debate)
Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures - Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (amendment of Directives 76/768/EEC, 88/378/EEC, 1999/13/EC, 2000/53/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2004/42/EC) - Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (amendment of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004) (debate)
Technical requirements and administrative procedures for commercial transportation by aeroplane (EU OPS)/use of child-restraint safety devices (OPS 1.730) (debate)
Airbus/Boeing WTO disputes (debate)
Results of the European Council meeting of 19 and 20 June 2008 in Brussels - Slovenian Presidency's term of office (debate)
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Revision of the framework directive on waste (debate)
Environmental quality standards in the field of water policy (debate)
The work of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly in 2007 (debate) (debate)
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European strategies on biological diversity (COP 9) and biosafety (COP-MOP 4) (debate)
Organ donation and transplantation: Policy actions at EU level (debate)
The Green Paper on 'Adapting to climate change in Europe - options for EU action' (debate)
Results of the European Council (Brussels, 13-14 March 2008) (debate)
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Common organisation of agricultural markets and specific provisions for certain agricultural products as regards the national quotas for milk (debate)
Sustainable European transport policy, taking into account European energy and environment policies (debate)
4th report on economic and social cohesion - Territorial Agenda and the Leipzig Charter (debate)
Accomplishment of the internal market in Community postal services (debate)
Export and import of dangerous chemicals (debate)
Protection and conservation of the marine environment: Marine Strategy Directive (debate)
Air pollution: ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (debate)
A renewed EU tourism policy: towards a stronger partnership for European tourism (debate)
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Protection of soil - Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection (debate)
Amendment of Directive 2003/87/EC so as to include aviation activities in the scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community (debate)
EU-Russia Summit (debate)
Framework directive on the sustainable use of pesticides - Thematic strategy on the sustainable use of pesticides - The placing of plant protection products on the market (debate)
Murder of women in Mexico and Central America
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Road Map for renewable energy in Europe (debate)
Reducing alcohol-related harm (debate)
Forest fires in Greece, their consequences and conclusions to be drawn for prevention and preparedness measures (debate)
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Internal gas and electricity market (debate)
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Portability of supplementary pension rights (debate)
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Definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks (debate)
Roadmap for the European Union's constitutional process (debate)
The economic partnership agreements (debate)
Commission Question Time
Environmental quality standards in the field of water policy (debate)
Commission Question Time
Assessment and management of flood risks (debate)
Future enlargements and cohesion (debate)
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European Council meeting (8-9 March 2007) (debate)
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Waste - Waste recycling (debate)
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Protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration (debate)
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Commission Question Time
Type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions and access to vehicle repair information (debate)
European Chemicals Agency – Amendment of Directive 67/548/EEC on dangerous substances (debate)
Ombudsman's 2005 annual report (debate)
LIFE+ – Financing of the Natura 2000 network
Community civil protection mechanism (debate)
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Improving the mental health of the population towards a strategy on mental health for the EU (debate)
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Council Question Time
Commission Question Time
Conclusion of various protocols to the Alpine Convention (vote)
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Protection of groundwater against pollution (debate)
Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE) (debate)
Flood assessment and management (debate)
Council Question Time
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Rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (debate)
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Commission Question Time
Fluorinated greenhouse gases – Emissions from air-conditioning systems in motor vehicles (debate)
Community action programme in the field of health (2007-2013) (debate)
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Rapid response and preparedness instrument for major emergencies (debate)
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Management of waste from extractive industries
Bathing water
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Land law in Valencia
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Climate change – Beating global climate change
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Humane trapping standards
Activities of the European Ombudsman (2004)
Draft general budget for 2006 (Section III) - Draft general budget for 2006 (Other sections)
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Fluorinated greenhouse gases – Emissions from motor vehicle air-conditioning systems
The urban dimension in the context of enlargement
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Regional development
Tourism and development
Medicinal products for paediatric use
Natural disasters (fires and floods)
Management of waste from extractive industries
Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE +)
Structural Funds
Thematic strategies on air pollution
Infrastructure for spatial information in the Community (INSPIRE)
Addition of vitamins and other substances
Protection of groundwater against pollution
Reusability, recyclability and recoverability of motor vehicles
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions (2003-2004)
Environment and Health Action Plan 2004-2010 (continuation)
Digital content in Europe
Framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences (Europass)
World Aids Day
Fluorinated greenhouse gases (debate)
2020 target to reduce CO2 emissions from new passenger cars (debate)
A 2030 framework for climate and energy policies (debate)
A 2030 framework for climate and energy policies (debate)
Honey (debate)
CO2 emissions from new light commercial vehicles (debate)
Green infrastructure policy (debate)
Civil protection mechanism (debate)
Programme for the environment and climate action (LIFE) (debate)
Common provisions on European funds - European Social Fund - European Regional Development Fund and the 'investment for growth and jobs' goal - European Regional Development Fund and the 'European territorial cooperation' goal - Cohesion Fund - European grouping of territorial cooperation (debate)
Dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation (debate)
General Union environment action programme to 2020 (debate)
In vitro diagnostic medical devices - Medical devices (debate)
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (debate)
Climate change conference (debate)
Climate change conference (debate)
Portable batteries and accumulators containing cadmium (debate)
Manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco and related products (debate)
Assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (continuation of debate)
European carbon market in 2012 (debate)
European carbon market in 2012 (debate)
European carbon market in 2012 (debate)
Insider dealing and market manipulation (market abuse) (debate)
Order of business
Fuel quality directive and renewable energy directive (debate)
Fuel quality directive and renewable energy directive (debate)
Recent floods in Europe (debate)
Serious cross-border threats to health (debate)
Priority substances in the field of water policy (debate)
Priority substances in the field of water policy (debate)
Food intended for infants and young children and food for special medical purposes (debate)
A macro-regional strategy for the Alps
A macro-regional strategy for the Alps
A macro-regional strategy for the Alps
Non-commercial movement of pet animals - Animal health requirements governing trade in dogs, cats and ferrets (debate)
Renewable energy in the European internal energy market (debate)
One year of European Citizens' Initiative in practice: evaluating experience and tackling obstacles (debate)
Timing of auctions of greenhouse gas allowances (debate)
Timing of auctions of greenhouse gas allowances (debate)
Scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading (debate)
Problems in the food supply chain in the context of the recent horsemeat issue (debate)
Protection of public health from endocrine disrupters (debate)
Risk and safety assessments of nuclear power plants in the European Union ("stress tests") (debate)
Accounting rules and action plans on greenhouse gas emissions and removals resulting from activities related to land use - Mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and other information relevant to climate change (debate)
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (debate)
Preparations for CITES COP 16 (debate)
Sound level of motor vehicles (debate)
Climate change conference in Doha (COP 18) (debate)
Environmental impacts of shale gas and shale oil extraction activities - Industrial, energy and other aspects of shale gas and oil (debate)
Environmental impacts of shale gas and shale oil extraction activities - Industrial, energy and other aspects of shale gas and oil (debate)
Sulphur content of marine fuels (debate)
Energy efficiency (debate)
Outcome of the Rio+20 Summit (20-22 June 2012) (debate)
Implementation of EU water legislation (debate)
Implementation of EU water legislation (debate)
Food intended for infants and young children and food for special medical purposes (debate)
Major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances (debate)
Major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances (debate)
Major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances (debate)
A resource-efficient Europe (debate)
A resource-efficient Europe (debate)
Taxation of energy products and electricity (debate)
Taxation of energy products and electricity (debate)
Competitive low-carbon economy in 2050 (debate)
6th World Water Forum (debate)
Follow-up to the Durban climate change conference (debate)
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (debate)
Placing on the market and use of biocidal products (debate)
Use of phosphates and other phosphorous compounds in household laundry detergents (debate)
Commission work programme for 2012 (debate)
Climate change conference in Durban (debate)
Rio+20 earth summit (debate)
European disaster response: role of civil protection and humanitarian assistance (debate)
Economic crisis and the euro (debate)
A comprehensive approach to non-CO2 climate-relevant anthropogenic emissions (debate)
Possibility for Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs in their territory (debate)
Food information to consumers (debate)
Application of EIA Directive in Austria (debate)
Application of EIA Directive in Austria (debate)
European environmental economic accounts (debate)
Enforcement of regulations on the shipping of toxic waste to developing countries (debate)
Lessons to be drawn for nuclear safety in Europe following the nuclear accident in Japan
Prevention of natural and man-made disasters (debate)
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States - Europe 2020 - Implementation of the guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (debate)
Emission performance standards for new light commercial vehicles (debate)
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (debate)
European initiative on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias - Asthma inhalers (debate)
Outcome of the Climate Change Conference in Cancún (debate)
Energy Efficiency Action Plan (debate)
Territorial, social and economic cohesion - Good governance and EU regional policy (debate)
Preparations for Cancún Climate Change Conference (29 November-10 December) (debate)
Preparations for Cancún Climate Change Conference (29 November-10 December) (debate)
Presentation of the Commission work programme for 2011 (debate)
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (debate)
Implementation of the Research Framework Programmes (short presentation)
Preparations for the European Council meeting (28-29 October) - Preparations for the G20 summit (11-12 November) - Financial, economic and social crisis: recommendations concerning the measures and initiatives to be taken - Improving economic governance and stability framework in the EU, in particular, in the euro zone (debate)
Sludge catastrophe in Hungary (debate)
EU cohesion and regional policy after 2013 - Future of the European Social Fund (debate)
EU action on oil exploration and extraction in Europe (debate)
Contribution of biodiversity and ecosystems to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals - Conference on Biological Diversity - Nagoya 2010 (debate)
Opening of the sitting
Pharmacovigilance of medicinal products (amendment of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004) - Pharmacovigilance (amendment of Directive 2001/83/EC) (debate)
Placing on the market and use of biocidal products (debate)
European strategy for the economic and social development of mountain regions, islands and sparsely populated areas (debate)
EU legislation aiming at the conservation of biodiversity (debate)
Conclusions of the special ECOFIN Council meeting of 7 September (debate)
Oil exploration and extraction - risks, liability and regulation (debate)
Industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) (recast) (debate)
Ban on commercial whaling (debate)
Floods in Central European countries, in particular Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary (debate)
Food information to consumers (debate)
Union for the Mediterranean (debate)
Implementation of the synergies of research and innovation earmarked funds in Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 concerning the European Fund of Regional Development and the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Development - Delivering a single market to consumers and citizens - Long-term sustainability of public finances for a recovering economy - Contribution of the Cohesion policy to the achievement of Lisbon and the EU 2020 objectives (debate)
Europe 2020 - new European Strategy for Jobs and Growth (debate)
2008 Discharge (debate)
SWIFT (debate)
Ban on use of cyanide mining technologies (debate)
Commission Legislative and Work Programme for 2010 (debate)
Preparation for the European Council meeting (25-26 March 2010) (debate)
Effects of the Xynthia storm in Europe (debate)
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International Climate Policy post-Copenhagen: Reinvigorating the international negotiations through immediate action
Investment projects in energy infrastructure within the European Community (debate)
Outcome of the Copenhagen Summit on climate change (debate)
European Strategy for the Danube Region (debate)
The cohesion policy after 2013 (debate)
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Smoke-free environments (debate)
Preparation of the Copenhagen Summit on climate change (debate)
Joint Programming of research to combat neurodegenerative diseases, in particular Alzheimer’s disease (debate)
Preparation of the TEC meeting and the EU/USA Summit (2 and 3 November 2009) - Transatlantic judicial and police cooperation (debate)
Climate change and developing countries in the framework of the UN Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen (debate)
Forest fires in the summer of 2009 (debate)