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    Greens/EFA
    COP30 building Brazil
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    EU needs to follow through on promises for global agreement on phase out of fossil fuels

    At COP30, EU Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra reaffirmed Europe’s backing for a global transition away from fossil fuels. Greens/EFA President Bas Eickhout urges the EU to use its diplomatic strength to secure a global fossil fuel phase-out and to honour its climate adaptation finance commitments. With momentum growing, the EU must step up lea…
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    Code
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    Digital Omnibus: Greens/EFA call for digital enforcement - not a blank cheque for Big Tech

    On Wednesday, the European Commission will present its Digital Omnibus proposal, promoted as a simplification of EU digital rules. In reality, it risks reopening and weakening flagship achievements such as the GDPR, the AI Act and the Data Act.
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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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    Constructions Worker
    Press release |

    Greens/EFA welcome Court ruling on Minimum Wage Directive

    The Court of Justice of the European Union confirms the legal validity of the EU Minimum Wage Directive.
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    Polar Bear
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    Agreement falls short of expectations – EPP must pave the way for EU climate target

    Environment ministers support 90% climate target but outsource part of emission cuts.
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    wind turbine construction
    Press release |

    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.
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    Chemicals
    Press release |

    Commission’s U-turn on chemicals irresponsible

    The European Parliament voted to postpone the application of updated hazardous chemical labeling rules.
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    COP28 Justice
    Press release |

    COP30: EU must keep climate promise of Paris alive

    Ahead of the UN Climate Conference in Brazil, MEPs have adopted a resolution calling on the EU to demonstrate global climate leadership and push for a full phase-out of fossil fuels to keep the 1.5°C goal alive.
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    Manufacturing
    Press release |

    Omnibus I: Sustainability and due diligence rules

    The European Parliament refuses to grant the mandate to enter into trilogue negotiations on the Omnibus I.