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    Marzà Condemns EU Council's “Backdoor Deal” to Weaken Passenger Rights

    EFA MEP Vicent Marzà has strongly condemned the European Council’s proposed reforms to the EU Air Passenger Rights Regulation, warning that they would legalise abusive practices and undermine EU consumer protections and the authority of the European Parliament.
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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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    PLENARY FLASH: 31 March - 3 April

    GREENS/EFA priorities for the plenary session are ‚Stop-the-clock’, the Egypt Financial Package, fundamental rights in Hungary, the LIFE-Programme, the crackdown on democracy in Türkiye and much more.
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    Plenary Flash 11 - 14 March 2024

    On the agenda this week: Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, Artificial Intelligence Act, European Media Freedom Act, Vehicle Emissions Standards, Green Claims Directive, European Cross-border Associations, Animal Welfare
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    Debriefing of the July Plenary Session

    Greens/EFA priorities for the plenary week included the Nature Restauration Law above all, but also files of the Fit for 55 package, Industrial Emissions Directive, Search and rescue in the Mediterranean, Ecodesign Regulation, and more to discover.
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    Energy price crisis – Practical solutions to energy poverty

    Policy experts and grassroots organisations from across Europe will be there to discuss workable actions and policies to overcome energy poverty.
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    Energy crisis - Energy prices

    All over Europe people are facing high energy bills, while winter is coming. We must take action now to make sure everybody can heat their homes, without compromising on food or other basis needs. Greens/EFA MEPs Kim van Sparrentak and Michael Bloss will discuss the latest developments in a live Q&A.
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    Agreement on a common charger reached

    This agreement seals the deal: In two years consumers in the EU will finally be able to charge all their mobile phones, tablets and digital cameras with the same USB-C charging cable. This will save resources, protect the environment and support consumers.
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    Ending Modern Day Slavery: Towards an EU Import Ban on Forced Labour

    Around 25 million people are estimated to be in forced labour around the world. The products they make often land in the European market, and so we unwillingly consume and contribute to this exploitation. But this should not be the case! The European Parliament has called several times for a new EU ...
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    Tech your pick: Beating the giants with interoperability

    The Digital Services Act package is Europe’s ambitious plan to revise the rules for how online services, such as social media networks, should be regulated. In a new series of webinars, renowned international experts will share their insights on Europe’s digital future.
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