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European Union Ombudsman Opens Investigation into Wireless Radiation Health Report 

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European Union Ombudsman Opens Investigation into EU Commission Handling of Report on Wireless Health Risks 

Organizations have documented scientific evidence of health risks associated with wireless radiation from everyday sources such as cell phones and cell towers.

From: European For Safe Connections 

Breaking News: The European Ombudsman has announced a formal investigation into how the European Commission handled a report from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on the health risks from wireless radiation. The investigation follows a joint complaint from several NGOs criticizing the 2023 Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) Opinion Report on wireless radiation and health. 

According to the press release of European For Safe Connections,  the NGOs conducted an in-depth critical review of the SCHEER Report and found it “unreliable and severely biased.” They argued that its findings “stand in stark contrast to the position held by most independent scientists on the topic,” who see growing evidence of harm from exposure levels that are currently considered safe.

The organizations state that the SCHEER report was flawed for several reasons:

  • Conflicts of interest: Some members of SCHEER’s working group had ties to industry or industry-funded research.
  • Lack of balance: Experts who have critical views on health effects from RF-EMF were excluded, despite many qualified candidates from reputable institutions.
  • Selective evidence: The report failed to consider peer-reviewed studies showing harmful effects at exposure levels below existing limits.

The Ombudsman’s investigation will not evaluate the scientific conclusions but will examine whether the Commission followed proper procedures, ensured transparency, and appointed independent experts.  

Rob van der Boom, Chair of European For Safe Connections, notes, “We expect this inquiry to pave the way for recognition that SCHEER has not given sufficient attention to the importance of impartiality and independence. It could mark a breakthrough in prompting authorities to acknowledge the growing health concerns related to EMF exposure.”

Read the full press release at European For Safe Connections