As today is International Women's Day on March 8th, the European Free Alliance (EFA) Group would like to express our collective commitment to promoting inclusivity, gender equality, and social justice. International Women's Day serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made in advancing ...
On the agenda this week: Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, Artificial Intelligence Act, European Media Freedom Act, Vehicle Emissions Standards, Green Claims Directive, European Cross-border Associations, Animal Welfare
Greens/EFA priorities for the plenary week included the Nature Restoration Law, protection of the environment through criminal law, Alexei Navalny, data collection and sharing by short-term accommodation services, protection of journalists and human rights defenders and, Ukraine and Gaza.
In light of recent media reports, the Greens/EFA Group have prepared the following statement: The Greens/EFA Group will not tolerate harassment and/or inappropriate behaviour of any kind. Our Group is the leading force when it comes to fighting for stronger anti-harassment measures to be put in place in the European Parliament to protect …
The EU-Chile Trade Agreement: A challenge to European agriculture and global values
The EFA MEPs Lydie Massard, Diana Riba and Ana Miranda, spoke during the debate on the EU-Chile agreement, to raise their concerns over the implications for European farmers.
After two years of war EU & allies must remain steadfast in support for Ukraine
We urge the Commission to start with the implementation of the Facility immediately and to spare no effort to make sure Ukraine can benefit from the Facility as soon as possible. This is vital at a time when further support for Ukraine is currently stalled in the US Congress.
Alexei Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya , addressed the plenary session of the Parliament. At the request of the Greens/EFA Group, a resolution on the murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia will be adopted.
François Alfonsi urges International action amidst alarming situation in Armenia
EFA MEP François Alfonsi spoke in plenary to address the concerning situation in Armenia, Alfonsi underscored the gravity of the challenges facing the nation. Reflecting on the devastating impact of the 2020 war against Artsakh.
A sad day for human rights, the environment and the competitiveness of European businesses
The European ambassadors rejected today in Coreper the agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. A crushing defeat for the environment and the defence of human rights.
