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Simon Infanger
Soldiers
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Defence Readiness: Quote from MEP van Lanschot

The European Commission presented its Roadmap for European Defence Readiness.
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Bob Millar
Gas pipeline
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Russian energy imports

The European Parliament calls for an absolute end of energy dependency of Russia as soon as possible. The move marks a major step toward ending Europe’s energy dependency on Russia and reinforcing EU sovereignty and climate goals.
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Gaza flotilla: return of Green/EFA MEP Mélissa Camara

On Monday, Mélissa Camara returned to France after five days in detention in Israel.
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Drohne
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EDIP trilogue: Quotes from MEPs Neumann & Sinkevičius

Today, the European Parliament, European Council and European Commission just concluded the trilogue negotiations on the creation of a European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). Parliament was represented by the two lead Committees on Security and Defence (SEDE) and Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE).
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"Veggie burger“ ban: Quote from MEP Strolenberg

MEP Anna Strolenberg (Volt), Greens/EFA shadow rapporteur on the CMO Regulation, which included the EPP AM on a "veggie burger" ban, comments: “The meat lobby is clearly worried that innovative food companies will outpace them, and they are trying to block this progress through su...
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Sustainability and due diligence rules

The Greens/EFA Group cannot support the final agreement on the sustainability omnibus. The outcome guts Europe’s sustainability rules and abandons accountability.
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Drones: Europe must stand united against hybrid warfare

Today, the European Parliament has just voted on the united response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States' airspace and critical infrastructure, a joint motion put forward by the Greens/EFA and other groups.
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Mélissa_Flottille_ Poing_levé
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GREENS/EFA Co-Presidents call for the release of MEP Mélissa Camara

Greens/EFA MEP Mélissa Camara was arrested by Israeli forces early this morning. She was aboard the Thousand Madleens Flotilla ship carrying humanitarian aid destined for Gaza.
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PLENARY FLASH: Greens/EFA Priorities 6 to 9 October

GREENS/EFA priorities for the plenary session are the recent cases of drones in European airspace, the situation in Gaza, the simplification proposal for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the case of MEP Ilaria Salis and much more.
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Greens/EFA Co-Presidents call for the release of MEP Benedetta Scuderi

Yesterday night, the Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid destined for Gaza, was intercepted by Israeli forces. Greens/EFA MEP Benedetta Scuderi was aboard one the ships and has been arrested.