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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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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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Water testing lake
Opinion |

PFAS in Wine, Water & Makeup: How We Can Ban Forever Chemicals From Our Lives

One of the biggest problems with PFAS is their persistence. These chemicals stay in the environment for years — often decades — without breaking down. That means once they get into rivers, lakes or soil, they’re very difficult to remove. Rain can carry them into groundwater and, from there, into our drinking water.
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Two women facing security cameras mounted on wall above / CC0 Matthew Henry
Two women facing security cameras mounted on wall above / CC0 Matthew Henry
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Protecting Privacy: Biometric Mass Surveillance and the AI Act

Patrick Breyer Sergey Lagodinsky Kim Van Sparrentak
Opinion by Patrick Breyer & Sergey Lagodinsky & Kim Van Sparrentak
In the face of emerging technologies like biometric mass surveillance, fighting for our right to privacy is more important than ever.
VIDEOS
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Get Out The Vote!

You have the power to build a better future, simply by casting your vote in June. European elections, 6-9 June. Set your reminder now, and if you live abroad, discover how you can register to vote!
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2 years of war in Ukraine

We honour the brave Ukrainians who are still defending themselves from Putin's aggression. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the war. Here we highlight volunteers from Promote Ukraine that have been supporting soldiers with supplies and moral support.

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