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    Press release |

    Commission nominee

    Commenting on the hearing of Commission nominee Tonio Borg and his candidacy, Greens/EFA co-presidents Rebecca Harms and Dany Cohn-Bendit said: “While Mr Borg demonstrated reasonable knowledge of most files in his prospective portfolio, the Greens/EFA group has concerns about his persona...
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    Press release |

    Emissions trading scheme

    The European Commission today adopted its Carbon Market Report, including options for changing aspects of the EU's emissions trading scheme with a view to tackling the problems that are undermining the scheme. While the report outlines which steps could be taken, the lack of concrete legislative pro...
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    Press release |

    Boardroom quotas for women

    The European Commission today presented a proposal aimed at introducing an EU quota for a 40% representation of women on advisory boards. The Greens welcomed the much anticipated proposal as a first step, whilst highlighting the need to strengthen a number of provisions. Commenting on the proposals,...
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    Event |

    Mobility - how to make it work?

    In this conference, the Greens/EFA group wants to focus on the possible ways forward, in developing and supporting a positive, responsible and ambitious agenda on migration and mobility.
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    Video |

    Tonio Borg - candidate for EU Commissioner

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    Publication |

    Pensions

    Greens/EFA argue for a life-course approach to pension policy. A life-course approach takes into account the whole career along a life-course, it takes into account career interruptions and changes. A life-course approach is flexible enough to adapt to individuals and if it is well-managed it can provide for financial sustainability of pu…
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    Publication |

    What type of Europe do we want?

    EU leaders meet on 22-23 November to discuss the European Union's long-term budget. The Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament wants to defend citizen's interests and promote a better Europe and a reformed European budget, preparing Europe for a future of limited resources and an increased need for solidarity
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    Press release |

    EU budget

    Negotiations between the European Parliament and Council on the 2013 budget broke down today after the refusal of EU governments to fulfil their commitment to cover a shortfall in funding for the EU's 2012 budget. The Greens hit out at the development, with budgetary spokesperson Helga Trüpel stati...
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    News |

    10th anniversary of the EFSA

    Green MEP Jose Bove has been invited to a conference in Parma, Italy today to mark the 10th anniversary of the General Food Law and the creation of the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA). The Greens are convinced that more than ever we need a strong and independent agency to ensure the safety of the...
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    News |

    10th anniversary of ICC

    On Wednesday, the Assembly of State Parties of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will meet in The Hague to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Only recently, Germany and the UK have both asked for cuts to the ICC budget, and the two countries are planning to defend their plan before their internat...