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Coal subsidies

The European Parliament today voted on a European Commission proposal on phasing-out state aid to uncompetitive coal mines (1). Green MEPs criticised the outcome, which called for prolonging the current coal subsidy regime (under which operational aid to uncompetitive coal mines is exempted from EU ...
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EU should engage more directly with Scotland

SNP MEP and Party President Ian Hudghton has urged the European Commission to take every opportunity to directly engage with the SNP-led Scottish government to help meet important important challenges such as sustaining economic growth and tackling climate change.  Mr Hudghton was speaking at a...
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Strasbourg Flash

Green priorities include legislative votes on prescription medication information and EU rules on hazardous substances in electrical goods, as well as a vote on a Commission proposal to phase out coal subsidies. The EU budget, climate change and fiscal governance also figure on a packed agenda.
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CAP reform

The European Commission today presented its communication on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy. The Greens broadly welcomed the direction of the communication, although noted the lack of detailed proposals makes thorough analysis difficult. Commenting on the communication, Green MEP and v...
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EU Commission present plans for CAP

The European Commissioner for Agriculture, Dacian Ciolo, has today (Thursday) presented the Commission's proposals for the shape of a future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to members of the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee. SNP MEP Alyn Smith has hailed the Communication, welcoming the ...
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European Commission recognises challenges facing Welsh farmers

Jill Evans MEP today welcomed the fact that the European Commission has acknowledged the challenges faced by farmers in Wales in their communication on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). However, real solutions for issues such as climate change and market volatility are yet to be pr...
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Energy infrastructure

The European Commission today presented its energy infrastructure package, outlining EU energy infrastructure needs (from 2020-30). Green MEPs gave a cautious welcome to the proposals. Commenting on the package, Greens/EFA energy spokesperson Claude Turmes said: "Energy infrastructure must be a...
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Economic governance in the EU

A Greens/EFA Group discussion paper
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Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

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EU budget 2011

Negotiations between the European Parliament and Council on the EU's 2011 budget concluded late last night without agreement (1). Green MEPs criticised the intransigence of the blocking minority of member state governments, underlining that the EU Parliament had been willing to agree to the reducti...