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Melissa Walker Horn
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CMO/Veggie burger: Quote from MEP Anna Strolenberg

Ahead of tomorrow's potentially last trilogue negotiations on the file on Common Organisation of the Markets (CMO) in agricultural products, Volt MEP Anna Strolenberg, Greens/EFA shadow rapporteur for the legislation, comments.
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Bert Christiaens
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CMO/Veggie burger trilogue outcome: Quote from MEP Anna Strolenberg

Today, the final trilogue negotiations on the file on Common Organisation of the Markets (CMO) in agricultural products, which included the EPP attempt on a ban on meat-related terms such as "veggie burger", have just been concluded.
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Manufacturing
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We need an industrial booster for European industry, competitiveness and freedom

Today, the European Commission presented the Industrial Accelerator Act, a proposed regulation to decarbonise European industry and promote international competitiveness. The draft legislation had been postponed three times, with the main issue being the definition of “Made in Europe”, the extent to which the quality seal for European pro…
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hosein charbaghi
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Greens/EFA urge immediate ceasefire in Iran war

The Greens/EFA Group is deeply concerned by the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East resulting from the use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran and Iran’s retaliation across the region. This war risks leading to a military escalation in the broader Middle East, wherein civilians will suffer the most.
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Abortion: decision is victory for women's health but capitals must commit

Today, the European Commission replied to the European Citizens Initiative My Voice My Choice, which demands that everyone in the EU has access to safe abortions.
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EU cannot afford to be at the mercy of Putin's puppets Viktor Orbán and Robert Fico

Terry Reintke MEP, President of the Greens/EFA Group, comments on tomorrow's anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Viktor Orbán and Robert Fico blocking the 20th sanctions package and the already agreed loan of € 90 billion to Ukraine:
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Vote on Turnberry agreement should be paused

Today, the US Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s tariffs, which were enacted under a federal law meant for national emergencies.
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Safety helmets for workers
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Subcontracting: MEPs stand on the side of workers

Today, MEPs voted in favour of the report on addressing gaps in long subcontracting chains.
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European Council
Informal EU Leaders retreat 2026
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Europe will only be free when we are fossil-free

Ahead of tomorrow's EU Leaders' Retreat, MEPs will debate how to revive EU competitiveness, deepen the Single Market and reduce the cost of living.
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Migration, fence
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New rules attack fundamental rights at the cost of European values

Today, MEPs voted on changes agreed at trilogue negotiations to the Migration Pact on safe countries of origin and safe third countries concept