Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2007-02-12-Speech-1-201"

Predicate	Value (sorted: default)
rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2007-02-12"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Waste - Waste recycling (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20070212.14.1-201"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2007-02-12-Speech-1-1342
lpv:speaker	lp:Jules Maaten2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Delegation for relations with the countries of Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2004-09-15--2007-02-14)3 member; ENVI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member_of_the_bureau; ALDE (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; AFET (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Today, the European Parliament decided in the Waste Substances Directive that the quantity of waste must be stabilised between 2008 and 2012 and that the amount of waste Europe produces must be reduced considerably by 2020. Whilst I endorse the conclusions, I should also like to make an urgent appeal to the European Parliament to set a good example. All citizens have their own responsibility to shoulder in this respect, and MEPs are no exception. First of all, it would be a big step forward if we were to limit the number of working languages from 23 to 2 or 3, for despite all technologies at our fingertips, the European Parliament is still producing a huge quantity of paper, 99% of which is destined for the waste paper basket. Secondly, there is now more reason than ever to designate Brussels as the seat for the European Parliament. The monthly move of MEPs and staff to Strasbourg is not only a waste of money, but also contributes to the CO2 emissions. Thirdly, Parliament’s official cars need replacing. The group chairmen are currently driving around in Mercedeses and Audis, although there are cars out there that are far more economical. I propose disposing of these polluting cars and replacing them with their economical, hybrid counterparts. This will also hopefully work as an incentive for German car manufacturers to start complying with European standards."@en1

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