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Madrid skyline
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MEPs mission to Spain met with lack of openness and transparency over spyware scandal

The Pegasus Committee of Inquiry (PEGA) has just finalised its two day mission to Spain to investigate the wide-spread use of the Pegasus spyware software against political and social leaders, including Greens/EFA MEPs Diana Riba i Giner and Jordi Sole. The PEGA Committee, which was set up in the wake of the Pegasus surveillance spyware s…
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Press release |

Right to repair/consumer package

The European Commission presented its Consumer package which includes two proposals for sustainable consumption, the right to repair and a proposal for a Green Claims Directive. The Greens/EFA welcome the proposal for a right to repair and will push for an extension of the warranty in the upcoming negotiations.
OPINIONS
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European Bison, Wisent, Bison bonasus. Bieszczady, Carpathians, Poland / © iStock Photo
Opinion |

Bring back nature: why we need a strong EU nature restoration law

Jutta Paulus
Opinion by Jutta Paulus
The abundance and diversity of wildlife in the EU is shrinking at an alarming rate. An EU nature restoration law can help restore nature.
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Green roofs
Opinion |

5 reasons why energy efficient buildings are good for people and planet

Ciarán Cuffe
Opinion by Ciarán Cuffe
As energy prices skyrocket in Europe, people are struggling to pay their bills. Greens/EFA MEP, Ciarán Cuffe, is leading negotiations on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) in the European Parliament. Here are five reasons why energy efficient buildings are good for people and planet.
VIDEOS
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Video |

Energy-efficient buildings for warmer homes and lower bills

Many Europeans can't afford to heat their home. We must act! On the 13th and 14th of March, we will debate and vote the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) to tackle energy poverty and provide energy-efficient homes for all. Our MEP Ciarán Cuffe is shadow rapporteur on this file.
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Greens/EFA
One year anniversary of the war in Ukraine
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We stand with Ukraine. One year on

Today, and always, our hearts and thoughts are with those affected by Russia's war against Ukraine. Those who are displaced. Those who have lost loved ones. Those missing family and their home. Those who hope for a peaceful and free Ukraine soon.

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