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What's coming up next week in Parliament

The European Parliament is in session in Strasbourg from Monday 13th to Thursday 16th February. We take a look at the main issues coming up, including the vote on CETA and the revision of the Emission Trading System.
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New Swedish climate law

On 2nd February, the Swedish government unveiled a very ambitious new climate law. We are interviewing Jakop Dalunde, Green Swedish Member of the European Parliament, to find more about this.   1.  We heard that the Swedish government has recently proposed a new climate law – c...
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Keep the spirit of the Paris agreement alive!

On 15th February, the European Parliament will vote on an extremely important piece of legislation: the European Emission Trading Scheme!
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Automotive industry

The European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee has voted in favour of the draft report on approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles (“type approval”). The Greens/EFA group has been pushing for the establishment of an independent EU agency to help restore consumer confidence and avoid further scandals,…
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MEPs, let’s keep the spirit of the Paris agreement alive!

A little more than a year on from the historic decision in Paris, Europe will soon have its first chance to show that it is taking the Paris climate agreement seriously.
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Stop glyphosate

Take action and sign the petition launched by a coalition of NGOs and environmental associations.
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The Green corner

The European Parliament is in session in Strasbourg from Monday 13th to Thursday 16th February. We take a look at the main issues coming up, including the vote on CETA and the revision of the Emission Trading System.
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Conclusion of the EU-Canada CETA

The EU-Canada agreement 'CETA' is different from TTIP, but its contents are just as concerning. In their motion for resolution, the Greens/EFA explain the reasons why they are opposed to the conclusion of this trade deal.
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EU/Azerbaijan partnership

In recent years, the Azerbaijan government has made concerted efforts to restrict independent activism, critical journalism, and political opposition by imprisoning and harassing many activists, prominent human rights defenders, and journalists. Ulrike Lunacek (EP-Vice President and Green Member of the EP) together with Kati Piri, (S&D M…
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EFA Group in the European Parliament

An introduction to the European Free Alliance Group in the European Parliament, part of the Greens/EFA