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    Press release |

    European Parliament poised to recognize ecocide

    On the initiative of the Greens/EFA Group, the European Parliament recognises ‘ecocide’ as "any conduct causing severe and widespread, or severe and long-term, or severe and irreversible damage" to the environment, specifically addressing environmental damage resulting from armed conflicts, such as the destruction of forests.
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    Press release |

    Final Council agreement on the combustion engine phase out

    "The end of the internal combustion engine is confirmed. Finally, the reckless blockade ends, along with the future of the combustion engine. The compromise, which was reached months ago, is clear: in 2035 we will definitely move on from polluting cars to zero-emission transport only." said Co-Presidents of the Greens/EFA Group
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    Position Paper |

    A transition that works for all the people

    A transition to ecological sustainability must go hand in hand with social justice. Our paper fleshes out how the ecological transition can be used to bring about social and economic justice and explains in detail which areas need change and what needs to be done. Read our position paper and executive summary here.
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    Press release |

    The window is closing, but we can still stop global climate collapse

    The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) call for rapid action and drastic measures to achieve the goal of limiting global warming to below 1.5 degrees in their latest report. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change states that global warming has already reached 1.1 degrees. Bas Eickhout and Pär Holmgren comment.
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    News |

    Debriefing of the March I Plenary Session

    Greens/EFA priorities for the plenary week included the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, regulation for Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry, right for an adequate minimum income, EU Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders, among others.
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    Policy Paper |

    A European critical raw materials’ act: Shifting from extractivism to circularism

    The imperative climate-neutral and just transition leaves no choice but to swiftly switch from fossil-based to renewable-based energy sources.Shifting from extractivism to circularism is the only path to promote our climate and geopolitical priorities, and to adhere to our human and environmental rights commitments
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    Press release |

    MEPs give green light for warmer homes and a cooler planet

    The European Parliament has approved its position on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), negotiated by lead rapporteur Ciarán Cuffe MEP. The positive vote in Strasbourg marks a significant step towards lower energy bills for households and businesses and meeting Europe’s climate neutrality goals.
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    Press release |

    Commission bans disconnections but puts renewables and nuclear on equal footing

    The European Commission has today presented its proposal for the reform of the electricity market. The proposal aims to avoid skyrocketing prices for electricity in the future. However, the Greens/EFA Group are highly critical that renewables and nuclear energy receive equal treatment.
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    News |

    Plenary Flash - 13-16 March 2023

    On the agenda for the plenary session: energy performance of buildings (EPBD), land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF), adequate minimum income, EU guidelines on Human rights defenders, Iran debate, deaths at sea - a common EU response, ...
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    Opinion |

    5 reasons why energy efficient buildings are good for people and planet

    Ciarán Cuffe
    Opinion by Ciarán Cuffe
    As energy prices skyrocket in Europe, people are struggling to pay their bills. Greens/EFA MEP, Ciarán Cuffe, is leading negotiations on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) in the European Parliament. Here are five reasons why energy efficient buildings are good for people and planet.