Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-III§49 |
European Union |
2009 |
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Agriculture |
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Under the Single Payment Scheme introduced with the CAP reform in 2003-4, farmers may still receive, in addition to the Single Payment Scheme, aid under other specific support schemes (direct payments) if they meet certain standards concerning public, animal and plant health, as well as the environment and animal welfare.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-III§49 |
European Union |
2009 |
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Agriculture |
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The EC's rural development policy supports protection of the environment and rural landscapes.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-II§15 |
European Union |
2009 |
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Energy |
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The energy and climate package, encompassing proposals on emissions trading and renewables as well as Carbon Capture and Sequestration was finally adopted by the European Parliament on 17 December 2008, following historic agreement reached by the European Council.
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Climate
Emissions
Energy
Renewable
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-II§15 |
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2009 |
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Energy |
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A Strategic Energy Technology Plan was presented in November 2007 to accelerate the development and implementation of low carbon energy technologies and to propose the adoption of measures to improve the energy efficiency of consumer goods.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-II§16 |
European Union |
2009 |
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Energy |
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A second Strategic Energy Review was presented on 13 November 2008 with a view to further supporting the 20-20-20 climate change proposals fostering energy solidarity within Europe, and putting forward a new policy on energy networks to stimulate investment in more efficient, low-carbon energy networks.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-II§16 |
European Union |
2009 |
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Energy |
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A package of energy efficiency proposals aims to make energy savings in key areas, such as reinforcing energy efficiency legislation on buildings and energy-using products, and enhancing the role of energy performance certificates as well as inspection reports for heating and air-conditioning systems.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-II§18 |
European Union |
2009 |
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Fisheries |
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In line with the FAO's international plan of action to fight illegal unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU), the Council adopted in September 2008 a "Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing" intended to halt the import of fisheries products stemming from IUU fishing activities into the Community market and targeted primarily at activities falling under the definition of IUU fishing and causing serious damage to the marine environment, the sustainability of fish stocks and the socio-economic situation of fishermen abiding by the rules on conservation and management of fisheries resources.
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Conservation
Environment
Fish
Sustainable
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-III§53 |
European Union |
2009 |
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Manufacturing |
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The EC’s enterprise and industrial policy is giving increasing attention into fostering consistency with energy and environmental policies.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-II§17 |
European Union |
2009 |
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Services |
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The Integrated Maritime Policy, welcomed by the European Council on 14 December 2007, is aimed inter alia at enhancing Europe's capacity to face the challenges of climate change, degradation of the marine environment, maritime safety and security, and energy security and sustainability.
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Climate
Energy
Environment
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-II§17 |
European Union |
2009 |
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Services |
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During the first year of its implementation, a good number of major new initiatives have been put in place in areas as varied as sustainable tourism, and climate change.
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