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    Image by Marcel Langthim from Pixabay
    Image by Marcel Langthim from Pixabay
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    While the right cries wolf, the Habitats Directive is safe for now

    Today, MEPs voted on the downgrading of the protection status of the wolf in the Habitats Directive.
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    Image by Dan Novac from Pixabay
    Image by Dan Novac from Pixabay
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    Decisions on Cohesion Funds should not be rushed through

    Today, MEPs voted on the position of the European Parliament on the urgency procedure put forward after the Commission proposal which proposed targeted amendments to Cohesion Policy regulations to address new geopolitical and economic challenges. These include major flexibilities and incentives for Member States to redirect funds toward  …
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    Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
    Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
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    Long-overdue plan to end Russian energy dependence

    The European Commission's roadmap to eliminate dependence on Russian gas, oil, and nuclear energy, which was presented today, is a long-overdue step that the Greens/EFA Group has consistently advocated for. The Greens/EFA Group welcomes the commitment to phase out Russian energy imports by 2027 through legally binding measures.
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    Greens/EFA call on Israel to immediately lift the blockade and stop plans to seize the entire Gaza strip

    The Greens/EFA call for the Israeli government to immediately stop the escalation of its military offensive, return to negotiations for a ceasefire and end the blockade in accordance with its obligations under international law.
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    Court of Justice rules against Malta's Golden Passport scheme

    “We welcome that the Court has recognised that EU citizenship must not be sold. The sale of citizenship creates a deep inequality, where the rich can buy their way into Europe. It runs the risk of corrupt officials and criminals from outside of Europe being able to purchase a new life in the European Union through Malta."
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    Photo by Mercedes Mehling on Unsplash
    Pride march
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    Changes to constitution undemocratic & authoritarian

    Today, the Hungarian parliament has voted through constitutional amendments that will drastically strengthen the government's already autocratic powers, while clamping down on civil society and free speech. The Greens/EFA Group have long called for the Commission and Council to take action in defence of democracy and fundamental rights in…
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    Greens/EFA will defend the fight against child labour, forced labour & environmental damage

    Today, a majority of MEPs have just voted that the Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) will not be implemented until 2028 and the Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will be postponed by two years for companies in the second and third wave of the legislation. The content of both laws will also be renegotiated in terms of content. The Du…
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    Commission’s blank check to autocratic Egypt undermines EU's authority

    Today, the European Parliament has just voted on the Commission’s proposal on Macro Financial Assistance (MFA) totalling 4 billion EUR to Egypt, as part of a wider package of EU support for the country worth up to 8 billion EUR. The Commission has removed conditionality connected to progress on democracy, human rights and the rule of law …
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    US Tariffs: Quote by Anna Cavazzini

    Anna Cavazzini, Chair of the Internal Market Committee (IMCO) and Greens/EFA shadow rapporteur on EU-US trade relations (INTA), responds to the announcement of yet another round of unjustified US tariffs on Wednesday, April 2.
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    Commission’s U-turn creates chaos and undermines trust

    Today, the European Commission proposed the delay of the enforcement of fleet limits for car manufacturers from this year to 2028. This would give manufacturers an extra three years to comply with the mandatory CO2 reduction targets. EU fleet limits set the maximum average CO2 emissions allowed for newly registered vehicles from each car…