Situation in Catalonia

Plenary speech by Jordi Solé

Catalans are European citizens and we deserve to have our fundamental rights protected and defended by the European Commission

UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn - COP23

Plenary speech by Max Andersson

The presence of the fossil lobby at the climate conferences is a huge conflict of interest that we need to address. The fossil lobby should not be allowed to pollute climate policy.

Police violence in Catalonia

Plenary speech by Ska Keller

Europe can't turn a blind eye on the situation in Catalonia. Violence can never be used as a tool for solving political conflicts. Only politics can solve political conflicts.

Monsanto Papers : proof of scientific falsification

Press conference 27 September 2017

with Michèle RIVASI, Greens/EFA MEP, Kathryn FORGIE, Attorney / Avocate, Cabinet Andrus Wagstaff and Carey GILLAM, journalist, Research Director U.S. Right to Know

New GMOS

Press conference 27 September 2017

with Bart STAES, Greens/EFA MEP, Dr. Ricarda STEINBRECHER, molecular geneticist and developmental biologist, Daniel EVAIN, French federation of organic farmers and Franziska ACHTERBERG , Greenpeace

Stop tax cheating in football

A statement by MEP Ernest Urtasun

We urge the European Commission to take action to prevent tax evasion in international transfers, image rights schemes and remuneration of agents.

Two years after the dieselgate scandal

Green MEPs call for action

Two years after the dieselgate scandal we are calling on the European Commission to take action and protect citizens' health!

State of the Union

Greens/EFA Co-President imagining what Juncker's speech could look like

The best way to build our future together is for the European Union to become a global leader in the transition towards just and sustainable societies.

Tired of all the useless plastic in your shopping bags?

Take action and sign our petition calling on supermarkets to cut down on single-use plastic!

A longer lifetime for products

Let's put an end to planned obsolescence

The European Parliament adopted Greens/EFA MEP Pascal Durand's report aiming to make the goods we buy last longer, cutting down on waste while providing a better deal for consumers! A clear consensus on the need to end planned obsolescence.

Opening the doors to dialogue

World Refugee Day 2017

On World Refugee Day and for the rest of the week, Greens talked to refugees from all over the world through live video chats in front of the European Parliament.

Catalonia's indepdence referendum

EFA MEP Jordi Solé on Catalonia's independence referendum

EFA MEP Jordi Solé tells MEPs of Catalonia's plans for an independence referendum on 1 October 2017, in order to establish a 'modern republic engaged with European values.'

World Refugee Day 2017

Every year, on World Refugee Day, our group talks about refugees and the issues they face in Europe and in the world. This time, it will be different

Trump’s European voyage of discovery

A guided tour

To mark Donald Trump's first foreign trip as President, here's a hand-picked guide to Europe with some highlights he shouldn't miss. Map and directions included.

Crisis in Syria

Plenary speech by EFA MEP Jordi Solé

EFA MEP Jordi Solé takes part in the European Parliament debate on the crisis in Syria, Strasbourg 16 May 2017.

Making relocation happen

Plenary speech by Greens/EFA Co-President Ska Keller

There is far too little progress on the relocation of refugees from Greece and Italy to other Member States. Member States must make relocation happen. It is an important instrument of solidarity and responsibility sharing.

What is glyphosate ?

Have you been trying to explain what glyphosate is to your friends?

Check out this short video and understand how the EU is taking the decisions on this issue and how you can get involved. Join the movement and sign the European Citizens Initiative on glyphosate

World Press Freedom Day 2017

Free press is in danger in more ways than one...

Climate justice

A video with Mary Robinson and Green MEP Linnea Engström

What is Climate Justice, and can we protect the planet’s most vulnerable people from climate change?

Let's stop Baysanto

It’s time to stop the marriage of Monsanto-Bayer! The Monsanto tribunal proved it: Monsanto violates human rights and threatens our planet. But the worst might be to come: German drug and chemical company Bayer announced last year that it plans to buy Monsanto

Green MEPs Ska Keller and Juditih Sargentini visit Souda refugee camp

Refugee situation in the Greek island of Chios

During a three-day visit to Greece, Green Co-President Ska Keller and Green MEP Judith Sargentini went to Chios where they witnessed the situation of hundreds of refugees in the Souda camp