French NGOs seek clarity on Commission support for airports
"T&E Bulletin No 142"
October 2005
http://www.t-e.nu/docs/Bulletin/200...

Environmental groups in France have reacted angrily to a Commission communication entitled “The EC is encouraging the development of regional airports and mobility in Europe”.

Members of the “Réseau Action Climat - France” (Action Group for Climate - France) said they were astonished to receive the news release (IP/05/1097), which they say is not only a contradiction of the EU’s Common Transport Policy but runs counter to the growing evidence of aviation’s impact on climate change.

A statement from the 13 members said : “This text effectively testifies to the Commission’s wish to motivate certain companies to take steps to add to mobility in Europe.”