A strong and effective environmental movement, which is able to mobilise the population and convince decision-makers of the steps to be taken or avoided, is a precondition in influencing EU environmental policy. The FoEE office stimulates cooperation among member groups in order to develop joint European campaigns. Through years of regular consultation about projects with its member organisations, FoEE has developed an understanding of the different national viewpoints and has gained the experience to transform an idea generated at the national level into a well-structured European environmental project which allows for the participation of many FoE groups and partners. FoEE, with its 30 members throughout Europe, is in a perfect position to bring a truly European environmental point of view to issues such as Climate Change, Energy, Transport, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Trade and Environment, Sustainable Production and Consumption, etc Working closely with the Political Coordination and the Project Development Service, the Information Service provides the network with relevant and rapid news about developments, decisions, proposals and other pertinent information from the EU institutions and other European organisations. It also caters for interested parties outside the FoEE network, as well as the general public.
Information is selected through the daily screening of databases and documentation.
A Weekly Bulletin on EU institutional subjects as well as internal news about FoEE and national group activities is sent to all FoEE groups, as well as to some associated groups, by mail, e-mail or fax. In addition, a monthly update on the development of EU environmental legislation on more than 40 topics is distributed to FoEE groups on a monthly basis.