Deal welcome on rule of law, Ukraine & tax but national vetoes not fit for the future
EU Permanent Representatives agreed to a package deal on several files under the Czech Presidency of the Council. The deal includes: An agreement on the long delayed global minimum tax rate for multinationals of 15%; unblocking €18 billion of aid to Ukraine; approval of the Hungarian Recovery and Resilience Plan; and the continuation of the conditionality mechanism for Hungary with a suspension rate of 55%. The Greens/EFA Group welcomes the approval of the long-blocked files but laments that so many vital files were held up for so long by the national veto of the Hungarian government.
Fix it: Make repairing affordable again!
We want devices that are easy and cheap to repair. Europe needs to step in.
Companies have made repairing devices difficult and expensive. And we, the consumers, pay the price. Why is it cheaper to buy a new phone than to replace a cracked screen? Why can’t we just change the battery instead of buying a new tablet?
This has to change. Repairing should be the easiest and cheapest option. A win for your wallet, a win for the environment!
A need a clear repair score for devices: EU citizens need to know how much repairs will cost!
Join us in asking the lawmakers at the European Commission to include it after all!
Stand with Ukraine: Let's stop fuelling war!
Europe's addiction to gas and oil from Russia funds Putin’s war in Ukraine. It's now more urgent than ever to make the EU energy independent!
We need a renovation revolution. Time to insulate homes, to save energy, and to accelerate our transition into renewable energy so we immediately reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
We must end this energy dependency and accelerate to a 100% renewable economy.
By doing so, we help the people of Ukraine fight for their freedom.
Show your support for Ukraine and spread the message.
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