Greens/EFA Group welcome Commission proposals on road safety, call for an EU-wide speed limit
The Greens/EFA in the European Parliament welcome the road safety package proposed by the EU Commission today and call for a legislative proposal for a speed limit, as has long been common practice in all other EU Member States except Germany.
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Greens/EFA
Video |
We stand with Ukraine. One year on
Today, and always, our hearts and thoughts are with those affected by Russia's war against Ukraine. Those who are displaced. Those who have lost loved ones. Those missing family and their home. Those who hope for a peaceful and free Ukraine soon.
One year of Russian war of aggression: We stand with Ukraine
One year ago tomorrow, the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine began. The Greens/EFA stand with international partners alongside Ukraine. We call for international solidarity and a clear condemnation of the war of aggression ahead of the UN General Assembly vote today, the UN Security Council debate planned for tomorrow and the peac…
The European Commission presented an action plan to end bottom trawling. In the "Action Plan for the Conservation of Fisheries Resources and Marine Ecosystems", the EU Commission calls for an end to the use of bottom trawling gear in marine protected areas from 2030. The Greens/EFA call on the EU Commission to present a proposal for EU-wi…
EFA MEP denied entry to Palestine by Israeli authorities
In the early hours of the 21st of February, EFA MEP Ana Miranda was denied entry to Palestine by the Israeli authorities and deported to the Spanish state. The Galizan MEP was due to spend a few days in Palestine as a member of the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with Palestine (DPAL).
Greens/EFA priorities for the plenary week included the Green Deal Industrial Plan, EU accession to the Istanbul Convention, CO2 Emissions for Cars and Vans, Developing an EU cycling strategy, an Independent EU Ethics Body and more.
EFA MEP Ana Miranda has intervened in plenary today to denounce the staggering rise of mortgage prices across Europe in front of the European Central Bank representatives.
MEPs vote for Ethics body, call on Commission not to drag its feet
Members of the European Parliament have voted for an independent EU Ethics Body to tackle issues of integrity, transparency and accountability across the EU institutions. The Greens/EFA Group are calling on the Commission to come out with proposals for a strong and effective independent EU Ethics Body without delay.
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Press release |
Greens/EFA call for large-scale investments in green technologies
MEPs have adopted the resolution on the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The Greens/EFA Group are calling for fresh money and massive investments in energy savings, the expansion of renewable energies, green hydrogen and the boosting of European production of green technologies.
