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Sudan
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Sudan: External powers must stop fueling war

The European Parliament adopts a position on the escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan.
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Ukraine
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Ukraine: Peace plan must include full Russian withdrawal

MEPs adopt a resolution on the EU position on EU engagement towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
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Deforestation
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Deforestation: EPP hacking away at forest protection

MEPs vote on the reopening of the regulation against imported deforestation.
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E-commerce
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Online shopping scandal shines light on urgent need for EU regulation

The European Parliament votes on a crucial resolution to protect European consumers from the dangerous practices of certain e-commerce platforms.
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Strasbourg in winter
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PLENARY FLASH : Greens/EFA Priorities 24 to 27 November

GREENS/EFA priorities for the plenary session are Hungary, Imported deforestation, Sudan, Alternative to conventional chemical pesticides COP30 and much more.
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Hungary flag
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Hungary: Council inaction emboldening autocrats

MEPs adopt the Parliament’s latest damning update on the situation facing Hungary and the rule of law.
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Child toys
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No more harmful chemicals in toys

MEPs vote to regulate the safety and health requirements that toys must comply with to be sold in the EU.
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Wind turbines
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European Parliament adopts climate target for 2040 – despite right wing attempts at sabotage

European Parliament clears the way for the EU climate target for 2040.
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Solar panels
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Omnibus I: EU sustainability and Due diligence legislation

The Greens/EFA Group did not support the omnibus I package which completely dilutes the EU's sustainability and due diligence legislation.
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wind turbine construction
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EU Summit: EU competitiveness means investing in the Green Deal

On today’s Summit of EU leaders, Greens/EFA President Bas Eickhout calls on European leaders to protect the Green Deal and commit to cutting emissions by 90% by 2040, warning that weakening the Green Deal endangers Europe’s economy, industry, and climate leadership.

Sign up for our plenary debriefing