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    Consumer finance

    The European Parliament today approved new EU rules on credit and debit card interchange fees. The Greens welcomed the new legislation, which is aimed at curbing excessive fees paid by many retailers for accepting payment cards. Commenting on the agreement, Green finance spokesperson Bas Eickhout sa...
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    Trucks and road safety

    The European Parliament today voted to approve new EU rules on truck weights and dimensions. The Greens welcomed the final legislation, which will provide for safer lorry cab design. After the vote, Green transport spokesperson Keith Taylor (UK) said: "These new rules on truck dimensions are fa...
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    The Greens/EFA Co-Presidents' briefing

    Greens/EFA co-presidents Rebecca Harms and Philippe Lamberts present the key issues of the plenary session and of the European agenda for the Greens/EFA group
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    Murder of Boris Nemtsov and the state of democracy in Russia

    Tabled by Tamás Meszerics, Rebecca Harms, Heidi Hautala, Peter Eriksson, Helga Trüpel, Bart Staes, Ernest Urtasun, Barbara Lochbihler, Reinhard Bütikofer, Indrek Tarand, Michèle Rivasi, Bronis Ropė on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous repo...
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    Trade secrets can harm

    The European Parliament is now discussing a draft proposal to establish a EU directive on trade secrets. A proper balance needs to be found to avoid abusive claims of improper use of trade secrets and overbroad protection.
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    Zagreb Green Cohesion Policy 2014 - 2020

    Greens/EFA MEPs including Igor Soltes and Davor Skrlec organise a conference where they will present some of successful and sustainable examples of cohesion spending and share the examples of good practices that can help in the revival of economic activity and improving cooperation between public actors at local, regional and national lev…
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    UN climate talks

    EU environment ministers today formally agreed to submit the EU's 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target of 40% to the UN climate change convention (UNFCCC). Commenting on the decision, Green spokesperson on the UN climate talks Yannick Jadot said: "EU environment ministers have today confirmed E...
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    Special committee roadmap

    Given the very broad mandate adopted by the European Parliament, we are asked to carry out a comprehensive assessment of corporate tax systems and their problematic features in the EU, and - where relevant - in third countries.
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    Event |

    From Fukushima to Hinkley

    An event on the occasion of the 4th anniversary of the Fukushima disaster and its impact on Europe. In particular, in view of the recent illegal decision to give permission for massive government subsidy of Hinkley Point - highlighting subsequent environmental and economic consequences as well as creating a precedent across the EU.
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    Ljubljana Green Cohesion Policy 2014-2020

    Greens/EFA MEPs including Igor Soltes and Davor Skrlec organise a conference where they will present some of successful and sustainable examples of cohesion spending and share the examples of good practices that can help in the revival of economic activity and improving cooperation between public actors at local, regional and national lev…