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Unequal deal caves in to Trump’s blackmail tactics

The EU and US have announced the outline of a new trade deal between the two trade powers. The deal follows months of the threat of transatlantic tariffs following threats by the US President. The deal will see European exporters pay a 15% tariff on goods headed to the US, a sharp increase from the current 4.8%.
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Foto von Dominic Kurniawan Suryaputra auf Unsplash
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EU-China summit:

Ahead of tomorrow’s 25th EU-China summit on bilateral relations and global geopolitical challenges in Beijing, the Greens/EFA Group urges EU leaders to address China with clarity and resolve. Now is not the time for vague language or diplomatic complacency - particularly on human rights violations, China’s economic policies and support fo…
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Image by NakNakNak from Pixabay
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Climate spending welcome but budget not large enough for Europe’s needs

Today, the European Commission has just presented its proposal for the EU’s long-term budget, the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the years 2028-2035. The Commission did not share the proposal with the Parliament ahead of its presentation of the MFF proposal, despite statements to the contrary made in the Conference of President…
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EFA MEPs refuse to join far-right circus over Von Der Leyen Vote

Strasbourg, 10 July 2025 — Members of the European Free Alliance (EFA) in the European Parliament chose not to support today’s motion of no confidence against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, a move led by the far-right MEPs from the European Conservatives and Reformists Group.
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Parlement européen - Strasbourg FRANCE
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Greens/EFA vote against far-right PR stunt, but no blank cheque for Ursula von der Leyen

Today, MEPs are voting on a motion of censure from the so-called Patriots group against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The Greens/EFA Group are voting against the motion.
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European Parliament
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EPP makes climate deniers chief negotiators and puts the EU's health, economy and credibility at risk

Yesterday, the EPP allowed the Patriots group to take over the report and lead the negotiations on the EU's 2040 climate target, making climate change deniers responsible for the EU's climate future. Today, the EPP rejected the democratic groups' requests for an urgent procedure that would have allowed to bypass the Patriots in negotiatio…
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EP Plenary session.- 2023 and 2024 reports on North Macedonia
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North Macedonia vote advances country’s EU path in face of far-right attacks

Today, the European Parliament, adopted its first progress report on North Macedonia since 2022.
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Image by LEEROY Agency from Pixabay
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A gift to a bygonage chemical industry at the expense of consumers and their health

Today, the European Commission presented a Chemicals industry action plan and a new Chemicals omnibus.
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EU’s New Media Law a ‘Democratic Victory’ — But Will Governments Comply?

The European Union passed a landmark law to safeguard media freedom in 2024,  but concerns are already mounting over whether some governments will follow through on its promises. EFA President Diana Riba, described the approval of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) as “a democratic victory,” marking the first time that EU citizens are…
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EU climate target for 2040

The European Commission today (Wednesday, 2 July) presented its proposal for the climate target for 2040. The proposal aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 90% within the next 15 years compared to 1990 levels. The aim is to make the EU the first climate-neutral continent by 2050.