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Yogendra Singh
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Right-wing muddying the waters at expense of local communities

Today, MEPs have just voted to support a resolution on the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, which will override water protection rules. The Greens/EFA Group stand against this roll back of the rules and call for those who pollute water to pay for its treatment.
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LisaValder
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The EU needs to send a strong signal of European sovereignty

Ahead of today’s (Wednesday, 17 June) plenary debate before this week's EU Summit, Terry Reintke MEP, President of the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament, calls for a strong signal of European independence:
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Oil Fires
Opinion |

Trumpflation and a new energy crisis in Europe – Why we need to invest in renewables more than ever before

Together, we can end Europe’s dependence on dirty, expensive fossil fuels – and build a cleaner, fairer energy system for everyone.
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Trains Lake Lugano
Opinion |

DiscoverEU 2026: Your guide to travelling by train for free this summer (+ green travel tips)

DiscoverEU is an EU initiative that gives 18-year-olds a free train pass to explore Europe. It’s part of the Erasmus+ programme and is designed to promote sustainable travel, cultural exchange, and youth mobility.
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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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