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    Grok/AI
    Press release |

    DSA: European Commission opens investigation against Grok

    Comment of Greens/EFA MEP Alexandra Geese on the European Commission’s decision to finally open an investigation under the DSA against the generation of sexualised deepfakes of women and children by Grok and their publication on X.
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    Iran people
    Press release |

    The European Parliament stands with the people of Iran

    Today, MEPs voted on the resolution on ending the brutal repression against protesters in Iran.
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    Agriculture field
    Press release |

    Mercosur: European Parliament refers deal to Court of Justice

    The European Parliament today adopted a resolution asking the Court of Justice of the EU to verify the compatibility with European law of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the Interim Trade Agreement.
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    Airplane
    Press release |

    European Parliament stands up for air passenger rights against Council’s push to weaken them

    Today, MEPs voted on an update of the Air passenger rights regulation, rejecting the Council’s attempt to weaken air travellers’ rights in favour of the corporate interests of major airlines.
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    Hungarian Parliament
    Press release |

    Debate on defence spending shows urgent need to protect EU funding

    Today, thanks to the initiative of the Greens/EFA Group, MEPs will debate the possible greenlighting of 16 billion EUR in EU Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence funds plan of Hungary,
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    Greenland
    Press release |

    Greens/EFA Presidents call for European unity and a strong response to US President's threats

    On Donald Trump´s recent threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Europeans, Green/EFA Presidents Bas Eickhout and Terry Reintke call for European unity and a strong response, including the activation of the Anti-Coercion Instrument.
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    Grok/AI
    Press release |

    Grok/AI: 54 MEPs urge VDL to ‘build European social media now’

    Tomorrow, MEPs will debate the urgent need to tackle AI deepfakes and sexual exploitation on social media by fully enforcing the EU’s digital rules. Ahead of the debate, Greens/EFA MEP Alexandra Geese and Renew MEP Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová initiated a joint letter signed by 54 Members of the European Parliament from EPP, S&D, Renew, G…
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    Agricultural policy© Patrick Laverdant
    Press release |

    EU-Mercosur

    On Friday 9 January, a majority of EU Member States voted in favour of the EU-Mercosur agreement. This vote shows contempt for our farmers and the European democratic process.
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    European Council
    Press release |

    Frozen Russian funds essential to support Ukraine

    Ahead of the European Council summit, the Greens/EFA Group urge EU leaders to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine against ongoing Russian aggression. Greens/EFA President Bas Eickhout calls on the EU to act decisively, including ending reliance on Russian gas and mobilising frozen funds to strengthen Ukraine’s defence and future …
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    Greens/EFA
    West Bank Mission
    Press release |

    Palestinian self-determination central compass for all actions

    Last week, an official Greens/EFA Group mission with 7 MEPs travelled to Palestine (West Bank).