Plenary Flash: 20-23 January

GREENS/EFA priorities for the plenary session are the Digital Services Act (DSA), the need for climate action to fight global warming, the fake elections in Belarus, the ceasefire in Gaza and many more.

Ceasefire must mark start of road to lasting peace

Negotiations have reached an agreement on a ceasefire to bring an end to the fighting in Gaza, likely starting from this Sunday. On Monday evening in Strasbourg, MEPs will debate the urgent need to ensure the ceasefire holds with the release of hostages and prisoners, an end to the violence, and the flow of aid to stop the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

EPP attack on Deforestation Regulation thwarted

Members of the European Parliament finally voted on the one year delay of the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which the Commission proposed at the beginning of October. The EPP’s attempts to undermine this vital legislation failed decisively, proving that there is no place for short-sighted politics when it comes to safeguarding our planet’s most precious ecosystems.

EU-MERCOSUR : The European Commission forces its way in

The Greens/EFA Group opposes this treaty, which does not respond to the current challenges facing the EU and the Mercosur countries. Following this agreement, the treaty will have to be approved by the Council by a qualified majority of Member States and by the European Parliament.

Vote on new Commission passes, now is the time to work

Members of the European Parliament have voted in favour of the College of Commissioners, for the new legislative term. A slim majority of Greens/EFA MEPs supported the college, while a sizable minority opposed.

EU must meet Russia’s escalation with strong reaction

Ahead of the vote on the resolution highlighting the need to reinforce the EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine, MEPs debated the continuing escalation of Russia’s war of aggression. The Greens/EFA Group calls on the HR/VP and the Member States to express their proactive support and to develop a clear strategy with adequate tools to strengthen the EU’s role in its implementation.

$300bn climate finance deal clinched in last ditch efforts to support global south

After marathon negotiations, an agreement was reached at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku on developed countries’ financial contribution to climate action in developing countries. The agreement establishes a goal of 300 billion Dollars a year from a variety of both public and private sources by 2035, and sets the aspiration of reaching 1.3 trillion Dollars.

📢 Greens/EFA Action Plan to reduce flood risks in Europe

All across Europe people are suffering from extreme weather and massive flooding as a result. Meteorologists are pointing out that the warmer water in the Mediterranean, due to climate change, is causing clouds to take up more water, resulting in these heavy rains in Central Europe.

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