WHO WE ARE

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European Free Alliance

in the European Parliament

The European Free Alliance (EFA) Group in the European Parliament brings together MEPs who advance the cause of Europe's stateless nations, regions and disadvantaged minorities. We support a Europe of the peoples, and defend cultural and linguistic diversity in the EU. EFA MEPs are members of the Greens/European Free Alliance Group, forming a common parliamentary group with Europe’s Greens since 1999.

EFA Group Activity Report 2019-2024

Summary of the activities carried out by the EFA Group during the 2019-2024 mandate.

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PRESS RELEASES
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European Free Alliance Group Congratulates French MPs on Landmark Success in the 2024 Legislative Elections

Brussels — The European Free Alliance (EFA) Group in the European Parliament extends heartfelt congratulations to its Members of Parliament (MPs) in France on their successful results in the 2024 legislative elections.
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Diana Riba i Giner Elected as President of the EFA Group in the European Parliament

Brussels — The European Free Alliance (EFA) Group in the European Parliament is proud to announce the election of Diana Riba i Giner as the new President of the EFA Group. This marks a significant milestone for the EFA Group as it continues its commitment to advocating for social justice and for the rights of stateless nations, regions, a…
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About the EFA Group

The European Free Alliance (EFA) Group in the European Parliament brings together MEPs who advance the cause of Europe's stateless nations, regions and disadvantaged minorities.
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The European Parliament approves a European Media Freedom Act

Strasbourg, 13th March 2024 - Today marks a historic milestone in the European Parliament as the European Media Freedom Act receives approval by a large majority, signalling a crucial step forward in the protection of democracy within the European Union.
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EFA Group Activity Report 2019-2024

Summary of the activities carried out by the EFA Group during the 2019-2024 mandate.
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Assessing the European Union’s support to Regional and Minority Languages 10 years after the Alfonsi Resolution (2013-2023)

The goal of this report is to analyse the EU’s support to Regional or Minority Languages (RMLs) over the Europe 2020 decade, and more specifically after the 2013 European Parliament Resolution on Endangered European Languages and Linguistic Diversity – the so-called Alfonsi Resolution.
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Unlocking our Potential: Our right to Independence

The EFA Conference on Self-Determination in the beautiful city of Barcelona on the 10th of September, promises to be a thought-provoking and enriching event. By bringing together experts, and political representatives, it aims to promote dialogue and inspire action towards the realization of self-determination.
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European Media Freedom Act

Independent media are a public watchdog, and free media are a key pillar of every democracy. They are crucial in forming a public sphere, shaping public opinion and holding those in power to account. The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) aims to set out the rules to promote pluralism and independence in the European media ecosystem.

OUR MEPs

Diana Riba i Giner
Diana Riba i Giner
EFA President and first Vice President of the Greens/EFA Group

Vicent Marzà
Vicent Marzà
Member
Ana Miranda
Ana Miranda
Member

OUR STAFF

Roccu Garoby
Roccu Garoby
EFA Secretary General and Greens/EFA Group Deputy Secretary General

Adrian Fuentes Arevalo
Adrian Fuentes Arevalo
Assistant to the EFA Secretary General
Elisabet Matamala Mir
Elisabet Matamala Mir
Advisor on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Lachlan Muir
Lachlan Muir
EFA Advisor on Fisheries Policy
Olga Perez Vitoria
Olga Perez Vitoria
EFA Advisor on Culture and Education
Max Sallent Regola
Max Sallent Regola
EFA Advisor on Constitutional Affairs
Valentina Servera Clavell
Valentina Servera Clavell
EFA Press, Communications & Campaigns Officer
Juris Sokolovskis
Juris Sokolovskis
EFA advisor on Petitions
Garance Tardieu Ziolkowski
Garance Tardieu Ziolkowski
EFA Advisor on Foreign Affairs

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