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    Press release |

    Vaccine contracts/transparency:

    Since January 2021, the Greens/EFA Group has been working to secure the right to access to information in the context of vaccine contracts between the European Commission and vaccine manufacturers. After months of correspondence between the Greens/EFA and Commission, during which the Commission did not agree to provide transparent access …
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    Press release |

    EU Parliament sues EU Commission before the European Court of Justice

    The European Parliament today, as called for by the Greens/EFA Group, proceeded with legal action against the European Commission for failing to uphold European law, under Article 265 of the treaties. Pursuing legal action had already been approved by the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, which made it a condition of the…
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    Opinion |

    The Future Is Happening Now. We can still fix it.

    Pär Holmgren
    Opinion by Pär Holmgren
    As tens of thousands of people in every big city march for climate justice, world leaders, ministers and other political delegates are getting ready to pack their bags to attend the climate conference in Glasgow, COP26. Call on them to keep the 1.5° C target within reach
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    Press release |

    Commission proposals not enough to green banking sector

    The European Commission's latest proposal to reform banking regulation, inline with international agreements on banking regulation (Basel III). The revisions to the Capital Requirements Directive and Capital Requirements Regulation are aimed at preserving financial stability by addressing the systematic underestimation of risks, and ensur…
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    Opinion |

    Solidarity is not a crime - We stand with Mimmo Lucano for a refugee policy of solidarity and humanity

    Damien Carême
    Opinion by Damien Carême
    We, Members of the European Parliament give our support to Mimmo Lucano. We salute his noble fight for a dignified reception of those seeking refuge.
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    Opinion |

    Just transition in the regions - how renewable energy can create jobs and benefit local communities

    Niklas Nienass
    Opinion by Niklas Nienass
    Renewable energy sources create jobs and economic activity covering a much wider area than conventional energy industries. With clever regional policy, we can maximise the positive impact and create a just transition that serves local communities instead of big business.
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    News |

    Petitions Committee Vice-Chair will not take part in fact-finding mission to Spain

    Greens/EFA MEP and First Vice-Chair of the European Parliament's Petitions Committee Tatjana Ždanoka has announced that she will not take part in the Committee's forthcoming fact-finding visit to Spain. In a letter, Ms Ždanoka said that she finds it 'unacceptable' to take part. ...
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    Study |

    The socio-economic impacts of renewable energy in EU regions

    The Climate Law and its strengthened 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target requires a substantial acceleration of RES deployment in the EU in the next years. Ensuring socio-economic benefits for local communities will be key to the social and political acceptability of this rapid energy transition. ...
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    Event |

    Green Tech Film Festival

    As part of the Green Tech festival, four documentary films will be screened in the Kinograph cinema during two days. The documentaries will all revealed, in their own way, the dark side of the electronics industry
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    Event |

    LIVE WEBINAR: Current practices of biometric mass surveillance in the EU

    On 25 October, the Greens/EFA group will publish its report on the current practices of biometric mass surveillance in the EU. Join us to learn more about these practices, to what extent they are effective and the risks that they pose to fundamental rights! Register now!