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A EU COMMITMENT FOR A HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE BLACK SEA

Friday, October 14th, 2011
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The Black Sea

The Black Sea

Greece did not become a member of the European Union yesterday, but it was not so long ago either, so I have not forgotten the challenges that a young member has to face and the obstacles on the path of integration.

I believe I can understand of the peoples of the countries that most recently joined the EU. And I am committed to make them feel “part of the family”.

The European Parliament and civil society in Romania and Bulgaria voice their wish for a stronger and deeper cooperation for the Black Sea. And -within my competences- I aspire to make concrete our commitment to meet the expectations. I had already very good discussions with Bulgarian and Romanian authorities. They have done a lot. So, I was happy to invite them to Brussels.

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FISH, HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
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Food insecurity remains a major challenge. The FAO estimated that in 2009 the number of malnourished people exceeded 1 billion – about 1 person in 6.

Food production is only one of the factors we must take into account: access to markets, commodity prices, and the nutritional value of products are equally important. Since 2008, high food price volatility has worsened the situation, leading to a significant deterioration of food security in the world.

The latest data, published last Friday by OECD and FAO, shows that, over the next ten years, “real prices for cereals could average as much as 20% higher and those for meats as much as 30% higher, compared to 2001-10″.

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