The European Commission, most recently its DG Environment, has just released a report on the latest round of funding for "European environmental NGOs".
But think about it: Why does the EU's executive need to give taxpayers' money to any activist group at all?
Make no mistake: all NGOs, private businesses and citizens must be heard to make their case in the policy-making process and it's up to the EU institutions to work out the policy they want to adopt.
The question, howe...
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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.