Peter Liese

Peter Liese

Peter Liese (DE, EPP) is Parliament’s rapporteur on the Revision of the EU Emissions Trading Systems (ETS)

The key ingredient in achieving EU climate targets? Pragmatism
04 Apr
The key ingredient in achieving EU climate targets? Pragmatism
The EU must embrace a practical approach through the green transition, supporting industry, forest owners, farmers and citizens through the change
In times of high energy prices, it’s even more crucial to pursue the issue on decarbonisation in heating and transport
26 Apr
In times of high energy prices, it’s even more crucial to pursue the issue on decarbonisation in heating and transport
The war in Ukraine has shown us that we need to reduce our dependency on Russian fossil fuels. To do that, we need to continue to implement the ‘Fit for 55’ package and approve the new Emissions Trading System (ETS 2) for heating and transport, argues Peter Liese
Benefitting from early action
16 Dec
Benefitting from early action
The European Commission and the German Council Presidency have been shown to be prescient in their approach to Coronavirus vaccine procurement; we all stand to benefit soon, believes Peter Liese.
Securing Europe’s medicine supplies in a post-COVID world
23 Nov
Securing Europe’s medicine supplies in a post-COVID world
It should not be up to China or other third countries to decide whether we in Europe have access to sufficient medicines; we need security of supply, says Peter Liese.
Giving health policy the attention it deserves
22 May
Giving health policy the attention it deserves
In light of the current Coronavirus crisis, doctors in the European Parliament, including myself, are united in the pledge to make health a new priority in EU policy.
A European solution to Cancer
24 Mar
A European solution to Cancer
Parliament’s new Special Committee will help ensure that the fight against cancer remains a top priority for the EU, explains Peter Liese.
Practical solutions to climate change
22 Nov
Practical solutions to climate change
The demands to act on climate change are correct and justified; let’s ensure we use the right tools and approaches in delivering solutions, writes Peter Liese.
EU winter package is right to put energy efficiency first
21 Mar
EU winter package is right to put energy efficiency first
The European Commission was right to focus on energy efficiency in its winter package, says Peter Liese.
Italian presidency must wrap up work on health dossiers
01 Oct
Italian presidency must wrap up work on health dossiers
Medical devices regulation, genetic testing, antibiotic resistance and the increasing numbers of cancer patients are all issues which must be tackled at EU level, urges Peter Liese.