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Position papers include all papers formally adopted by our Group and thus representing our official position on major issues. Policy papers gather all briefings, brochures, statements from working groups or other Group bodies which have not been submitted to a vote but reflect a more technical position on specific topics. Studies are reports commissioned to experts and are accompanied most of the time with our political recommendations. For information and transparency purposes, we also publish here all Group letters sent to the other institutions or representatives

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    © Udo Weber
    23409.greening the streets
    Study |

    Phasing out away from coal - reinventing European regions

    The EU can and should play a role in facilitating transformational change away from coal mining and in particular in mitigating social and economic hardship that may occur in the course of these transitions.
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    © Alexander Briel
    European flag 530x390
    Position Paper |

    Future of Europe

    Without a united Europe, there will be no peace, prosperity and security in our globalised world. National democracies can hold elections, but lack the strength to enforce democratic decisions on multinational companies. Only the EU can become globally strong force for peace and human rights, protect citizens’ consumer rights, guarantee t…
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    Study |

    The Vision Scenario for the European Union

    The Vision Scenario represents a pathway which consistently combines short- and medium-term objectives with long-term objectives. Furthermore it is in line with an EU greenhouse gas emission budget that is consistent with a 2°C limit on the increase in global temperature. It is the first comprehensive scenario analysis for the European Un…
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    © Ayse Nazli Deliormanli
    70549 language diversity
    Publication |

    Envisaged reform of publicly funded education in minority languages in Latvia

    The Greens/EFA group co-presidents have written to Latvian Permanent Representative, calling on Latvia to ensure that the envisaged reform will not breach the Union values.
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    Viktor Dimchev
    Bulgaria protest
    Study |

    Combating corruption

    A new report commissioned by the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament has found that much more ambition is required in the fight against corruption both within Bulgaria but also at EU level.
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    Publication |

    No spyware for dictators: stricter rules for dual-use exports

    On 17 January 2018, the European Parliament will vote on its position for the recast of the "Control of exports, transfer, brokering, technical assistance and transit of dual-use items", from Greens/EFA rapporteur Klaus Buchner. Dual-use items can be used for military as well as for civilian purposes, including drones, high performance co…
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    Publication |

    Tax justice agenda for the Brexit negotiations

    The Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament has published a report looking at the UK's financial secrecy and corporate tax haven network. The Paradise Papers scandal shows there is an urgent need for the EU to take action against the UK’s pursuit of deepening its role as a global tax haven following its EU departure. The Greens/EFA…
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    @Erich Westendarp
    Pesticides
    Publication |

    Major changes needed if CAP is to be made fit for purpose

    CAP "fitness check" shows policy not fit for purpose.
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    Hand holding grain © Bart Sadowski
    Hand holding grain © Bart Sadowski
    Publication |

    CAP for the future

    The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must undergo a fundamental reform to make it fit for today's challenges and to respond to society's demands to do no harm. The Greens/EFA have prepared a policy paper to present their main political demands for the next CAP reform
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    Publication |

    Framework for an inquiry committee on the renewal of the approval of Glyphosate

    26 October - At the Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament, the Greens/EFA group proposed the establishment of an inquiry committee on glyphosate. The purpose of the committee would be to investigate the handling of the decision-making process for the proposed renewal of glyphosate's licence.