EFA expresses its deep sadness at the news of the sudden death of the Green MEP Michèle RIVASI.
The European Free Alliance expresses its deep sadness at the news of the sudden death of the Green MEP Michèle RIVASI.
Michèle RIVASI was a brilliant and charismatic MEP, remarkable for her knowledge. A grassroots politician renowned for being clos...
New study shows EU funding linked to human rights abuses beyond external borders
A new study commissioned and released by the Greens/EFA Group shows how EU funding for migration support going to Tunisia and Libya is contributing to human rights violations. The study, ‘Beyond borders, beyond boundaries,’ carried out by Profundo, ARCI, EuroMed Rights and Action Aid, demonstrates severe shortcomings in human rights compl…
Greens/EFA statement on the passing of Michèle Rivasi
The Greens/EFA Group is deeply saddened by the death of our colleague Michèle Rivasi. Our Group and the European Parliament are today losing a political figure who, throughout her career, sought above all to defend the public interest.
From Thursday (30 November) on, heads of state and government, ministers, the EU - represented by Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra - and representatives of non-governmental organisations and lobby groups will be negotiating the global climate crisis at the 28th United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai. Quotes, the Greens/EFA'…
Greens/EFA priorities for the plenary week included a debate on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, COP28, pesticides, the New Zealand trade agreement, Hungary, Right to Repair, jobs in a Just Transition and more.
Today in the European Parliament, MEPs debated the Amnesty Law in Spain in a debate with Commissioner Reynders requested by the EPP and ECR Groups with the support of Renew and ID.
EFA celebrates victories in Parliament’s proposals for Treaty changes
European Free Alliance Group welcomes the new proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the EU Treaties.
Following the conclusions of the Conference on the Future of Europe, the Parliament has debated and adopted concrete proposals for amendments to the Treaties.
MEPs put nail in the coffin for sustainable EU pesticides regulation
Cheered on by the big agri industry lobbies, right-wing MEPs together with the far-right, managed to weaken the text in crucial areas. In the end, the text was not good enough for anyone to support it. Members of the European Parliament failed to protect human health and the health of our planet.
There’s still time to push back against throwaway culture
The European Parliament voted on its position on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation ahead of the trilogue negotiations. Although the Parliament did not back some of the most ambitious measures proposed by the Commission, this marks the beginning of the pushback against the disposable giants.
Parliament wants to make repairs simpler, faster & cheaper
The European Parliament will adopt its trilogue negotiating mandate on the Right to Repair. The Right to Repair will see the obligation for manufacturers to repair their products for a certain period of time and the prioritisation of repair over replacement in the event of a product defect during the statutory guarantee period.
