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    MATJAZ SLANIC from Getty Images Signature
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    Parliament votes to support environment, biodiversity & big tech tax

    Today, MEPs have just voted through the Parliament’s position on the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework for the year 2028 to 2034. This vote sets the Parliament’s mandate for negotiations, setting the Parliament’s position on overall size, the size of the programme envelopes and structure of the MFF.
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    Shaunl
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    MEPs vote to have common definition of rape based on lack of consent

    Only yes means yes. We welcome this report which reaffirms the Parliament’s commitment to combat all forms of gender-based violence, including rape.
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    Calls for Accountability for Far-Right Group

    According to an internal investigation, at least €4.3 million in public funds were misused by the now-dissolved far-right “Identity and Democracy” (ID) group in the European Parliament during the last legislative term. I
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    End dependence on autocrats - make energy affordable - invest in solar, wind and hydro power

    The European Commission today (Wednesday, 22 April) presented its communication “AccelerateEU – Energy Union” as an answer to tackle soaring energy prices caused by the US and Israeli war against Iran. The Greens/EFA welcome the initiative and calls on measures to protect citizens ...
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    Now is the time to transform the EU before another Orbán

    Following Hungary’s turn away from Orbán, the Greens/EFA Group outline five key reforms to strengthen EU democracy and the rule of law. Calling for an end to national vetoes, and stricter safeguards on EU funds, the Greens/EFA urge EU institutions to act now to prevent future abuses and protect fundamental rights across Europe.
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    Win for Hungarian opposition huge moment for Europe & democracy

    Greens/EFA welcome Hungary’s election result as a historic victory for democracy, with the opposition Tisza party defeating Viktor Orbán’s regime after 16 years. The result marks a turning point for the rule of law in Europe, as Greens/EFA call on EU institutions to support Hungary in rebuilding democratic institutions and safeguarding fu…
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    Lebanon must be part of the ceasefire agreement

    As Lebanon’s civilians find themselves under fire again, the Greens/EFA Group call for the country to be included in the ceasefire agreement and for civilians to be protected.
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    Israel: Greens/EFA urge EU response to death penalty law

    The Greens/EFA Group strongly condemns the Israeli parliament’s approval of the death penalty law affecting Palestinians, who were convicted of terrorist attacks. We have requested a plenary debate on the urgent need for the EU to respond to the new law and to continued settler violence and Israel’s unlawful imposition of sovereignty over…
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    AI ‘nudifier ban’ will protect women and children in EU

    Today, the European Parliament is expected to adopt its position on the updated Artificial Intelligence Act, the AI Omnibus, in the mini plenary session in Brussels. After a Greens/EFA initiative during the negotiations, the text includes a ban on using and introducing apps for “nudifier” purposes, which allow the creation of nude and sex…
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    EU-US Turnberry Deal

    Today the European Parliament will debate and vote on the mandate to enter into inter-institutional negotiations regarding the EU tariff aspects of the EU-US Turnberry Deal.