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Electric grids
Press release |

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.
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Climate march
Press release |

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.
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Food and Feed Simplification Omnibus Package - Greens/EFA Letter to Commission

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European Union
JHA Council
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EU Ministers’ decision on return hubs & “safe countries” rejects human rights in migration policy

EU interior ministers have endorsed plans for “return hubs” and expanded lists of so-called safe countries, marking a dangerous shift away from human rights in EU migration policy. Greens/EFA strongly condemn the outsourcing of responsibility to third countries and warn of severe risks to migrants’ rights and dignity as the debate moves t…
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Russian gas
Press release |

Russian gas phase-out/RePowerEU: Parliament and Council’s deal to end Russian energy weaponization

The EU puts dependency on Russian gas to an end sealing a deal with the Council on the Regulation on phasing out Russian natural gas imports, improving monitoring of potential energy dependencies.
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Photo of someone using an ATM
Press release |

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.
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Sudan
Press release |

Sudan: External powers must stop fueling war

The European Parliament adopts a position on the escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan.
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Ukraine
Press release |

Ukraine: Peace plan must include full Russian withdrawal

MEPs adopt a resolution on the EU position on EU engagement towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
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Deforestation
Press release |

Deforestation: EPP hacking away at forest protection

MEPs vote on the reopening of the regulation against imported deforestation.
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E-commerce
Press release |

Online shopping scandal shines light on urgent need for EU regulation

The European Parliament votes on a crucial resolution to protect European consumers from the dangerous practices of certain e-commerce platforms.