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Open internet

The European Parliament today adopted a resolution calling on the Commission to do more to guarantee open internet and net neutrality. The Greens welcomed the vote and called on the Commission to come forward with legislation that enshrines the principle of net neutrality. After the vote, Green MEP ...
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EU nuclear research funding

The European Parliament today adopted a report outlining its opinion on planned EU nuclear research for the next two years 2012-13. The Greens believe the EU nuclear research programme should be limited to radioprotection (people and environment), decommissioning of nuclear installations and non-pro...
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Illegal fishing

The European Parliament today adopted a report by Greens/EFA MEP Isabella Lövin on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The report highlights the particular responsibility of the EU to step up efforts to combat IUU fishing both by pushing for greater international efforts and by prope...
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Economic Governance

Dany Cohn Bendit calls for a concerted programme of investment to kick-start Eurozone economies and balance the one-eyed focus on stability and budget deficits
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EU rail reform

The European Parliament today voted to revise EU rules on competition in the rail sector. After the vote, Green transport spokesperson Michael Cramer said: "The EP has today voted to ensure rail can fulfil its potential and guarantee sustainable, cheap and safe transport for EU citizens. Stron...
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UN climate talks

The European Parliament today adopted a resolution setting out its position on the forthcoming UN climate summit in Durban (COP17) and its demands for the EU position. The Greens welcomed the clear message calling for the EU to commit to continuing the Kyoto Protocol, a key issue for the forthcoming...
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MEP calls on Euro Commission to review electronic sheep tagging

Jill Evans MEP today succeeded in securing a promise from the European Commission to consider a review of controversial legislation on electronic tagging of sheep (EID). Since the entry into force of the EID legislation in 2010, Welsh farmers have repeatedly demonstrated that there are practical pro...
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Ratings agencies rules

The European Commission will today present proposals aimed at tightening up EU-level regulation of credit rating agencies (CRAs). The Greens welcomed some aspects of the leaked proposals but expressed regret that the Commission has not gone further, earlier, to address the disruptive role of the big...
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EU financial rules

The European Parliament today approved an agreement on new EU legislation, including a ban naked credit default swaps (CDS) on the sovereign debt of European countries, as well as curbs to the practice of uncovered short-selling. Commenting on the vote and the new legislation, Green MEP and EP draft...
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European Parliament & EMAS

During its last plenary session in October, the European Parliament adopted a budget proposal to set-aside funds for a carbon offsetting policy. As the institution has committed to reduce 30% of its carbon emissions by 2020 in the framework of its environmental policy, this offsetting scheme is...