• ETUC position on the revision of the EU Emissions trading directive

    ETUC position on the revision of the EU Emissions trading directive

    Brussels, 05-06/12/2007 Preliminary remarks 1. This position paper represents the contribution by the ETUC and its member organisations to the consultation on the revision of the directive establishing a European CO2 emission trading scheme (directive 2003/87/EC). The new Directive will apply for the trading period starting in 2013.
    Document Published on 20.12.2007
  • Study on climate change and employment.

    Study on climate change and employment.

    2007 The first part of the study examines the potential consequences for employment of global warming in Europe - which has already begun and will continue. The main finding is that even moderate climate change will affect economic activity and employment in Europe, with some regions and economic sectors being particularly vulnerable. Increased warming will be likely to have very damaging consequences.
    Publication Published on 20.12.2007
  • European Federation of Retired and Elderly Persons (FERPA) - Congress

    European Federation of Retired and Elderly Persons (FERPA) - Congress

    Brussels, 03/05/2007 To be checked against delivery I bring the greetings of the ETUC to the Congress of FERPA. I bring the thanks of the ETUC to Luigina de Santis who finishes as your secretary at this Congress. Luigina has been a friendly and effective force for good in the ETUC family. We will miss her and we wish her well in her return to her native country of Italy. I bring the congratulations of the ETUC to your new secretary Bruno COSTANTINI.
    Speech Published on 03.05.2007
  • UNI-EUROPA 2nd Regional conference

    UNI-EUROPA 2nd Regional conference

    Athens, 23/04/2007 To be checked against delivery Chairman, delegates, I am privileged to bring the greetings of the ETUC to this Congress. UNI-Europa, and UNI generally, have gone from strength to strength and play an essential part in European and world trade unionism. The mergers have gone smoothly to my outside but still close eye.
    Speech Published on 23.04.2007
  • The EU - the next 50 years

    The EU - the next 50 years

    Westminster, 12/03/2007 To be checked against delivery JM/cd Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to be invited to the All Party Group on the EU to mark the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. This is an important anniversary which pro Europeans should use to celebrate the EU and its achievements, and also to make the case for Britain to be a more positive towards the development of the EU. Tonight I ask you to look forward with me at the next 50 years.
    Speech Published on 13.03.2007
  • Conference on 'Jobs in a low carbon Europe' 20-21 February 2007

    Conference on 'Jobs in a low carbon Europe' 20-21 February 2007

    Brussels, 20-21/02/2007 To be checked against delivery Madam Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen You are here to think about the prospects opened up by the low carbon economy and we welcome you to an overheated room we still have some way to go!
    Speech Published on 21.02.2007
  • Tackling climate change: A social priority - Avenues for action

    Tackling climate change: A social priority - Avenues for action

    Brussels, 18-19 October 2006 Introduction 1. With both the Kyoto Protocol and the European CO2 emissions allowance system due to end in 2012, the European Commission has started to reflect on a future EU strategy for tackling climate change. A green paper is expected at the end of the year. 2. In this resolution, ETUC affirms its support for an ambitious European policy to tackle climate change, outlines the principles that must guide a future European strategy and sets priority areas where action is required.
    Document Published on 23.10.2006