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    GMO authorisations

    The European Parliament's environment and public health committee today voted with a clear majority in favour of a resolution tabled by the Greens calling on EU governments to reject a proposal by the European Commission to authorise the cultivation of a type of GM maize in the EU for the first time...
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    EU tobacco rules

    The European Parliament and Council last night reached agreement on proposals to revise EU legislation on tobacco products (1). The Greens gave a muted welcome to the agreement, as it is a clear improvement over the current situation, but regret that it falls behind the original Commission proposal....
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    Turkey

    The European Commission and Turkish government today signed agreements on readmission of migrants and the opening of negotiations on visa liberalization. These agreements will lead to a relaxation of EU visa rules for Turkish citizens in return for Turkey readmitting illegal migrants who enter the E...
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    GMO authorisations

    The European Court of Justice today annulled the authorisation granted by the European Commission for the cultivation of a genetically modified potato (Amflora). Commenting on the decision and the wider implications, Green food safety and environment spokesperson Bart Staes said: "This annulmen...
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    Banking

    The European Parliament today voted on new EU legislation governing basic bank accounts. The Greens welcomed the outcome, notably provisions on the right to a bank account (1). Commenting after the vote, Green finance spokesperson Sven Giegold said: "The EP has today voted to ensure a universa...
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    Ukraine

    The European Parliament today adopted a resolution on the situation in Ukraine. Commenting after the vote, Greens/EFA co-president Rebecca Harms stated: "The European Parliament has today sent a clear signal to President Yanukovych. MEPs have called for the urgent convening of a round table at...
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    Banking resolution

    The European Parliament and the Council last night reached an agreement on new EU legislation on bank recovery and resolution in the context of banking crises. The new legislation includes provisions that troubled banks should primarily be saved by their shareholders and creditors (bail-in) rather t...
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    EU funds for peace and stability

    The European Parliament today voted on a series of funds for the EU's external action policies over the coming 7 years (2014-20), including the Instrument for Stability and Peace (ISP), which is being shepherded through parliament by Green rapporteur/draftsman Reinhard Bütikofer. Commenting after t...
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    EU mortgage rules

    Today the European Parliament finally adopted new rules on mortgages (directive on credit agreements relating to residential properties). The Greens welcomed the new rules, which will provide for greater protection for consumers but regretted the failure to deal with the macroeconomic risks of irres...
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    Sexual health and rights

    The European Parliament today failed to adopt a report by its women's rights committee on sexual health and reproductive rights, after a narrow majority of MEPs voted to back an alternative resolution by centre-right political groups, which aimed to bury the issue (1). Commenting after the vote, Gre...