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 pla…
GREENS/EFA priorities for the plenary session are the situation in Syria, in Georgia, the deforestation law, the right to strike in the EU, anti money-laundering, the preparation of the European Council 19-20 December, and many more.
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.
Greens/EFA priorities during the plenary session included the vote on the new European Commission, support for Ukraine, manipulated elections in Georgia and the climate finance deal at COP29.
Greens/EFA calls for urgent EU action following manipulated election in Georgia
The European Parliament will adopt the resolution on Georgia’s worsening democratic crisis following the parliamentary elections on 26 October and alleged electoral fraud. The Greens/EFA Group calls on the international community not to recognise the reported results and calls for a re-run of the parliamentary elections.
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 strengt…
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.
$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 aspirati…
GREENS/EFA priorities for the plenary session are the vote on the College of Commissioners, the resolution on Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, the outcome of the COP29, violence against women, G20, the situation in Georgia and many more.
