Renate Sommer

Europe needs a vaccination action plan
23 Apr
Europe needs a vaccination action plan
The rise vaccine hesitancy across Europe is extremely concerning, and could lead to the return of deadly diseases, warns Renate Sommer.
EU Commission report on alcohol labelling is yet another delaying tactic
16 May
EU Commission report on alcohol labelling is yet another delaying tactic
By asking the alcohol industry to come up with ways to regulate itself, the Commission is making things very easy for itself - but not for innovative micro-enterprises, writes Renate Sommer.
EU delivers withering report on Turkey
11 Nov
EU delivers withering report on Turkey
Fundamental European values related to human rights and the rule of law are being ignored, warns Renate Sommer.
Cloning ban won't mean clone-free EU
11 Jun
Cloning ban won't mean clone-free EU
The EU must implement a traceability system to ensure cloned meat from outside Europe doesn't enter our markets, argues Renate Sommer.
Europe's brewing industry is a sector worth supporting
26 Feb
Europe's brewing industry is a sector worth supporting
New EP beer club president Renate Sommer wants to promote 'positive contribution' of beer.
EU cannot legislate on consumption of alcohol
25 Nov
EU cannot legislate on consumption of alcohol
Drinking habits are an issue to be dealt with at member state level, writes Renate Sommer.
New Turkish president walking political tightrope
12 Sep
New Turkish president walking political tightrope
The realpolitik appointment of a Eurosceptic prime minister presents a potential headache for Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, writes Renate Sommer.