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Greens/EFA
Protest against fossil fuels at COP30
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No deal better than a bad deal - Bas Eickhout

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Greens/EFA President Bas Eickhout warns that the latest draft agreement shows a major drop in climate ambition, with no reference to phasing out fossil fuels. Eickhout argues that “no deal is better than a bad deal” and urges global leaders to deliver a strong, forward-looking roadmap that truly addresses the cl…
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Greens/EFA
COP30 building Brazil
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EU needs to follow through on promises for global agreement on phase out of fossil fuels

At COP30, EU Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra reaffirmed Europe’s backing for a global transition away from fossil fuels. Greens/EFA President Bas Eickhout urges the EU to use its diplomatic strength to secure a global fossil fuel phase-out and to honour its climate adaptation finance commitments. With momentum growing, the EU must step up lea…
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Code
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Digital Omnibus: Greens/EFA call for digital enforcement - not a blank cheque for Big Tech

On Wednesday, the European Commission will present its Digital Omnibus proposal, promoted as a simplification of EU digital rules. In reality, it risks reopening and weakening flagship achievements such as the GDPR, the AI Act and the Data Act.
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Wind turbines
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European Parliament adopts climate target for 2040 – despite right wing attempts at sabotage

European Parliament clears the way for the EU climate target for 2040.
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Solar panels
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Omnibus I: EU sustainability and Due diligence legislation

The Greens/EFA Group did not support the omnibus I package which completely dilutes the EU's sustainability and due diligence legislation.
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Constructions Worker
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Greens/EFA welcome Court ruling on Minimum Wage Directive

The Court of Justice of the European Union confirms the legal validity of the EU Minimum Wage Directive.
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business conflict
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Greens/EFA Informal external inquiries for work-place harassment

The Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament is planning to award a public contract to one or more companies capable of, when required, providing external investigations of psychological or sexual harassment in the workplace. The purpose of these inquiries is to identify whether there is consistent evidence of psychological and/ sexual…
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Polar Bear
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Agreement falls short of expectations – EPP must pave the way for EU climate target

Environment ministers support 90% climate target but outsource part of emission cuts.
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Siemens AG (CC BY-SA 3.0 DE)
wind turbine construction
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EU Summit: EU competitiveness means investing in the Green Deal

On today’s Summit of EU leaders, Greens/EFA President Bas Eickhout calls on European leaders to protect the Green Deal and commit to cutting emissions by 90% by 2040, warning that weakening the Green Deal endangers Europe’s economy, industry, and climate leadership.
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Chemicals
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Commission’s U-turn on chemicals irresponsible

The European Parliament voted to postpone the application of updated hazardous chemical labeling rules.