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    Reform of the Memorandum of Understanding leading to the Second Economic Adjustment Programme

    We, the Greens in the European Parliament, want Greece to remain in the Eurozone. To that end Greece deserves all support that is necessary for it to overcome the deepest crisis it has faced in its recent history. There should be no ambiguity or blackmail. Greece's place is in the European Union and in the Eurozone.
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    A Green Investment Pact for economic and fiscal sustainability

    Europe will only successfully emerge from the current economic crisis by deepening economic and political integration. For this, Europe needs a Green Investment Pact, combining economic potential with sustainable development, giving the crisis countries a clear perspective and sufficient time to readjust their economies
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    How to lift Greece out of the crisis

    Greens/EFA co-presidents Dany Cohn-Bendit and Rebecca Harms were joined by Greek Green MEP Nikos Chrysogelos to present a detailed Green alternative response to the Euro crisis, focusing on measures to stimulate the economy and address the sovereign debt crisis.
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    Europe must reject failed austerity

    Speaking on the occasion of today's European Summit, Plaid MEP Jill Evans has called on EU leaders to reject failed austerity measures, and refocus on investment to promote growth and jobs. EU leaders are meeting in Brussels for an informal summit that will focus on Europe's economic difficulties in...
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    Financial transactions tax

    The European Parliament today voted to endorse proposals to introduce an EU financial transaction tax (FTT). The proposals require the unanimous support of EU governments to enter into force. The Greens have long advocated the introduction of an FTT and welcomed the outcome of the vote, with finance...
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    EU summit/Euro crisis

    Ahead of this evening's informal summit of EU heads of state and government, the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament presented its proposals for an alternative Euro crisis response: a Green Investment Pact for economic and fiscal stability. Presenting the proposals, Greens/EFA co-presidents ...
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    Co-Presidents' session briefing

    During the Strasbourg Plenary session briefing, Greens/EFA co-president Rebecca Harms present the key issues of the plenary session for the Greens/EFA group
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    EU summit/Euro crisis

    Commenting in the context of a European Parliament debate ahead of tomorrow's informal EU summit, Greens/EFA co-president Rebecca Harms stated: "Tomorrow's summit must mark a turning point in the EU's crisis response and plot a new course. This means belatedly shifting the focus from one-sided...
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    Strasbourg Flash

    Greens/EFA priorities for next week's Strasbourg Plenary include shifting the focus from austerity in the Euro crisis, bluefin tuna on the brink, balancing trade with China, rights and democracy in Ukraine, taxing financial transactionsequal pay for equal work, resource efficiency,...
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    EU bank capital rules (CRD)

    The European Parliament's economic and monetary affairs committee today voted on new draft EU banking legislation, dealing with capital levels and other prudential measures (the Capital Requirements Directive IV). The Greens welcomed the outcome of the vote, which would strengthen the proposals, wit...