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EU KIDS Act must tackle addictive design for everyone

Today, the European Commission presented the EU KIDS Act, aiming at improving the protection of children and young people online. Young people’s mental health is under severe pressure, and girls in particular face bullying, harassment and sexual violence online.
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PFAS scandal in Croatia

On Thursday, 17 September 2026, the European Parliament will hold a debate on toxic substances and “forever chemicals” (PFAS), because Croatia has been turned into a dumping ground for toxic waste with the complicity of those in power. Corruption and inability of Croatian government to tackle toxic substances pollution, just like illegal …
OPINIONS
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Solar Punk Campaign - Greens/EFA
Solar Punk Campaign - Greens/EFA
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From heatwaves to hope: 10 climate solutions that work

Michael Bloss Sara Matthieu Lena Schilling
Opinion by Michael Bloss & Sara Matthieu & Lena Schilling
The hottest day, the longest heatwave, another drought, another wildfire, another neighbourhood underwater after extreme rainfall. It does not have to be this way, there are many climate solutions already in place and working.
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Oil Fires
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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.
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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