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    Big fishing boat
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    Greens/EFA welcome plan to end bottom trawling

    The European Commission presented an action plan to end bottom trawling. In the "Action Plan for the Conservation of Fisheries Resources and Marine Ecosystems", the EU Commission calls for an end to the use of bottom trawling gear in marine protected areas from 2030. The Greens/EFA call on the EU Commission to present a proposal for EU-wi…
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    © European Union 2022 - Source : EP
    Daniel Freund speaking at the plenary
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    MEPs vote for Ethics body, call on Commission not to drag its feet

    Members of the European Parliament have voted for an independent EU Ethics Body to tackle issues of integrity, transparency and accountability across the EU institutions. The Greens/EFA Group are calling on the Commission to come out with proposals for a strong and effective independent EU Ethics Body without delay.
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    Photo by JOHANNA MONTOYA on Unsplash
    Field with sunflowers and windmills
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    Greens/EFA call for large-scale investments in green technologies

    MEPs have adopted the resolution on the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The Greens/EFA Group are calling for fresh money and massive investments in energy savings, the expansion of renewable energies, green hydrogen and the boosting of European production of green technologies.
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    Inclusion of Russia to blacklist shows EU can take strong steps towards tax justice but be more proactive

    EU Ministers of Finance and Economy have agreed to update the list of non-cooperative third country jurisdictions for tax purposes, commonly known as the ‘EU tax haven blacklist’. They agreed to add Russia and the British Virgin Islands to the blacklist but have decided to leave Qatar on the greylist of non-cooperative jurisdictions.
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    Photo by Andrew Roberts on Unsplash
    Electric car charging
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    Parliament votes for all new cars to be electric by 2035

    Members of the European Parliament have adopted the compromise reached with EU Member States and the European Commission on CO2 emissions for cars and vans. From 2035, no more new cars and vans with combustion engines will be registered in the EU. The Greens/EFA Group voted in favour of the outcome of the negotiations.
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    © European Union 2022 - Source : EP
    Terry Reintke at the plenary
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    Special Committee on Foreign Interference must have the tools & teeth to tackle corruption

    Members of the European Parliament voted on the mandate for an updated special Committee on Foreign Interference, in the wake of ‘Qatargate’. The Greens/EFA group successfully called for a comprehensive final report with concrete recommendations for action on reforms, transparency and accountability, and a broad mandate to investigate for…
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    Photo by Nigel Tadyanehondo on Unsplash
    Trucks in parking lot
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    Commission sends wrong signal to truck manufacturers

    The European Commission has presented its proposal for a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from new trucks placed on the market by 2040. With this proposal, the European Commission is acknowledging the fact that trucks running on fossil fuels, especially diesel, can continue to drive on European roads after 2050.
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    Roberta Metsola visiting Volodymyr Zelensky
    Press release |

    Volodymyr Zelenskiy in the European Parliament /EUCO Summit

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is expected to attend an extraordinary meeting in the European Parliament. Afterwards, the EU Heads of State and Government will receive the Ukrainian President for their summit meeting. Terry Reintke, President of the Greens/EFA Group, will be present at the EUCO summit from around 6pm.
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    Photo by American Public Power Association
    Picture of Solar Panels
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    Greens/EFA Group call for special fund & boost for European green competitiveness

    The European Commission has presented its Green Deal Industrial Plan in response to the US Inflation Reduction Act. The Greens/EFA Group welcome the initiative for a European industrial plan and call for massive investments in the expansion of renewable energies and EU investment fund to ensure the unity of the EU internal market.
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    Ukrainian flag
    Press release |

    European Parliament votes for special tribunal for Russian war crimes

    A broad majority of the European Parliament are calling for a special tribunal for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. A large majority have just voted to support the establishment of the special tribunal in close cooperation with the International Criminal Court.