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    Inclusion of Russia to blacklist shows EU can take strong steps towards tax justice but be more proactive

    EU Ministers of Finance and Economy have agreed to update the list of non-cooperative third country jurisdictions for tax purposes, commonly known as the ‘EU tax haven blacklist’. They agreed to add Russia and the British Virgin Islands to the blacklist but have decided to leave Qatar on the greylist of non-cooperative jurisdictions.
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    Terry Reintke at the plenary
    Press release |

    Special Committee on Foreign Interference must have the tools & teeth to tackle corruption

    Members of the European Parliament voted on the mandate for an updated special Committee on Foreign Interference, in the wake of ‘Qatargate’. The Greens/EFA group successfully called for a comprehensive final report with concrete recommendations for action on reforms, transparency and accountability, and a broad mandate to investigate for…
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    News |

    Plenary Flash - 13-16 February 2023

    On the agenda for the plenary session: Green Deal Industrial Plan, adequate minimum income, preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, an updated mandate for the special committee on foreign interference, an independent EU ethics body, CO2 emissions for cars and vans, and developing an EU cycling strategy.
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    Roberta Metsola visiting Volodymyr Zelensky
    Press release |

    Volodymyr Zelenskiy in the European Parliament /EUCO Summit

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is expected to attend an extraordinary meeting in the European Parliament. Afterwards, the EU Heads of State and Government will receive the Ukrainian President for their summit meeting. Terry Reintke, President of the Greens/EFA Group, will be present at the EUCO summit from around 6pm.
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    Event |

    Rethinking Europe: a new governance system for the EU

    This conference provides an opportunity to bring together high-level representatives from European institutions, governments and organisations, to address current and emerging challenges relating to the governance of global public goods. It will allow participants to share best practices, discover innovative solutions and develop new idea…
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    News |

    Debriefing of the January Plenary Session

    Greens/EFA priorities for the plenary week included the election of a Vice-President of the European Parliament, Waste Shipment Regulation, terrorist threats posed by far-right extremist networks, executions of protesters in Iran, Uber lobbying practices in the EU, and more.
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    Ana Miranda stands in solidarity with Brazil.

    EFA MEP Ana Miranda intervened in plenary session to send her support to President Lula Da Silva and the people of Brazil following the recent attacks in Brasilia.
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    Press release |

    Greens/EFA Group congratulate new Vice President but demand zero tolerance strategy to stamp out corruption

    In the wake of the suspension of the former Vice President Eva Kaili (S&D), who was caught up in allegations of corruption at the heart of the ‘Qatargate’ scandal, MEPs voted to elect Marc Angel MEP (S&D) as Vice President of the Parliament. The Greens/EFA Group had selected Gwendoline Delbos-Corflied MEP to run for Vice President.
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    Person with European Flag in Rome / CCO Antoine Schibler
    Opinion |

    Happy 30th Birthday, EU Single Market! Ready to join the fight against the climate crisis?

    Anna Cavazzini Kim Van Sparrentak
    Opinion by Anna Cavazzini & Kim Van Sparrentak
    The EU Single Market is turning 30-years-old. We reflect on what it has achieved and how it can help fight the climate crisis.
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    © European Union 2019 - Source : EP
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    Letter |

    Greens/EFA Group propose transparency and integrity measures

    The recent events and revelations exposing the weaknesses of our Institution to corruption, bribery and foreign interference need to be addressed through specific and ambitious measures. Transparency and public oversight are imperative for a functioning democracy strongly anchored in the rule of law and we need to act now. Greens/EFA addr…
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