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Passenger data agreements need to be revised

The European Court of Justice has today presented its opinion on the compatibility of the EU-Canada Passenger Name Record data agreement (PNR) with EU law. The judges stated that the agreement should must be concluded in its present form, singling out in particular the long-term storage of pass...
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Greens/EFA wish you a pleasant summer

During the parliamentary summer recess, from 21 July to 27 August 2017 inclusive, the general secretariat of our Group will operate on a reduced service.
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You don't need to be a Catalan independentist to support the referendum on self-determination

It was summer 2010 when many Catalans came to the conclusion that their country no longer belonged in the Spanish state. The Spanish Constitutional Court, after a four year long procedure, was expected to finally issue its ruling on Catalonia's statute of autonomy. This new Catalan home-rule ...
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Commission’s embarrassing reaction on access to justice on environmental matters

This is the first time that the European Union is evaluated by the UN Aarhus Compliance Committee. Shockingly, it is also the first time that the Commission proposes to vote against the findings and recommendations made by the Committee to ensure the proper implementation of the world’s first international environmental treaty, also known…
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More democracy needed in Europe

For those of us who believe in democracy, freedom and fundamental rights, the importance of citizen participation and inclusiveness is obvious. That’s why the Greens/EFA Group picked Transparency and Democracy as one of its priorities, and that’s why we rejoiced when - finally - after years of denying the need to improve the world’s very …
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Tired of all the useless plastic in your shopping bags?

Take action and sign our petition calling on supermarkets to cut down on single-use plastic!
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Legal note on establishing an instrument contributing to stability and peace

There is no doubt about the interplay of development and security, or the importance of capacity building and cooperation with the security sector actors, in particular in fragile and conflict-affected third countries. However, the choice of legal basis must be based on Treaty provisions and the true centre of gravity of proposed actions,…
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Development policy being militarised through the back door

"It is deeply concerning that development policy risks being militarised through the back door. The view supported by the majority of the Legal Affairs committee is quite at odds with the arguments put forward by the Parliament’s own legal services," says Heidi Hautala.
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Prime example of misguided EU security policy

The world won't be made safer by putting all tourists and business people under blanket supervision, says Jan Philipp Albrecht.
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Grand coalition opens the door to misuse of civilian tools and development funds

"It would be nothing short of scandalous if development money were to be diverted to the European defence industry in the future," says Bodil Valero.