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Greens/EFA call for banning all trade with illegal settlements

Two years ago, the International Court of Justice concluded unambiguously that Israel’s settlements are unlawful under international law. Yet, the European Union is still trading with them. Yesterday, after reviewing three different proposals from the Commission, the Foreign Affairs Council stated that taking action against the trade with…
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Misuse of taxpayers' money: Conservatives Shield the Far Right from Consequences

Today, in the Budgetary Control Committee, EPP alongside far-right groups voted against imposing meaningful sanctions on the far-right Patriots group, for the missuse of taxpayers money. More than €270,000 was improperly spent in the second half of 2024 alone. Yet, so far, the far-right group has escaped any meaningful consequences – than…
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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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