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    Sad day for Europe

    This result shows how big our responsibility is to defend democracy and fundamental rights everywhere in the European Union. It is true, Orbán secured his majority. But we should not forget that the Orbán government managed to silence opposition media, filled a lot of key positions in official institutions with people close to his party a…
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    car emissions © Mike Schmidt
    car emissions_header© Mike Schmidt.jpg
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    European Parliament commits to protecting workers from diesel emissions

    "This an important victory in the fight against cancer, the leading cause of work-related deaths in Europe," says Karima Delli.
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    Greens/EFA
    More democracy in Europe
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    Grand coalition soft on ethical concerns

    "It beggars belief that the conservatives, liberals and socialists could not bring themselves to back criticism of the European Commission’s handling of Martin Selmayr’s appointment," says Bart Staes.
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    Barcelona
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    Rule of law must be respected by all EU Member States – regardless of which party is in power

    Yesterday afternoon, the Spanish judiciary presented its formal accusations against former members of the Catalan Government. The judge accuses them of rebellion and ordered provisional imprisonement for five of them; adding them to the four that have been already in jail since last Octobe...
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    European Parliament must conduct negotiations transparently

    "Citizens have a right to be able to follow and scrutinise the negotiations for the laws that govern them," says Heidi Hautala.
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    Fair trade not trump trade
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    We need to stand up for the values of fair trade

    Greens/EFA co-presidents Philippe Lamberts and Ska Keller respond to reports that the EU will be exempt from tariffs on steel and aluminium.
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    Light my fire
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    Special treatment for Nord Stream II must end

    Claude Turmes welcomes proposals to end special treatment for projects like Nord Stream II
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    Philippe Lamberts looks ahead to this week's European Council

    Greens/EFA co-president Philippe Lamberts looks ahead to this week's European Council.
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    Baysanto merger is bad news for farmers and the environment

    "Baysanto" spells bad news for farmers, our environment and food security, says Greens/EFA food safety spokesperson Bart Staes.
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    chris-ried
    Computer circuit
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    Greens/EFA group welcomes proposals to make digital giants pay

    “The digital giants have been getting a free ride for far too long," says Molly Scott Cato.