Environmental Omnibus: Commission slashing environmental legislation to please polluters
The European Commission publishes its environmental omnibus package, which seeks to deregulate EU laws relating to the environment.
A European grid for lowering energy prices and for 100 per cent renewables
The Greens/EFA welcome the grid package presented today (Wednesday, 10 December) by the European Commission. The aim of the package is to improve the electricity infrastructure, make the electricity grid more reliable and drive forward the energy transition towards renewable energies in the EU.
AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND DECENT HOUSING FOR ALL
Our vision is clear: we fight for a Europe where no one is left homeless, where rents are fair, where young and old alike can live in safe, healthy homes heated and powered by renewable energy. Homes must be for people, not profit
PFAS in Wine, Water & Makeup: How We Can Ban Forever Chemicals From Our Lives
One of the biggest problems with PFAS is their persistence. These chemicals stay in the environment for years — often decades — without breaking down. That means once they get into rivers, lakes or soil, they’re very difficult to remove. Rain can carry them into groundwater and, from there, into our drinking water.
Win for consumers with new bank liability, but fight against fraud far from over
New EU rules mark a win for consumers by strengthening bank liability for payment fraud and scams. While the deal improves protections and transparency, Greens/EFA warn it falls short by failing to hold online platforms fully accountable as fraud driven by AI and social engineering continues to rise across Europe.