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    Leonid Andronov
    Press release |

    The EU puts railways on track for better future

    Today, MEPs have voted on European wide rules to optimise the use of the European rail network, improve cross-border coordination and enhance the punctuality and reliability of rail traffic. These rules will in particular allow for better cross-border coordination between Member States to improve cross border travel and could lead to a 4%…
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    Press release |

    The EU finally protects its steel industry and its workers

    Today, the European Parliament adopted an agreement aimed at reducing the total volume of steel import quotas by around 47%. Above this volume, out-of-quota duties will rise from the current 25% to 50%.
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    Wolfgang Vrede
    Press release |

    One Continent, One Ticket

    The European Commission presented its long-awaited package on cross-border rail transport. The Green/EFA Group have long called on the Commission to finally lay the groundwork for a truly European rail ticketing system,
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    Job |

    Policy adviser for the AFET Committee

    The Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament is seeking a full-time policy adviser for the Foreign Affairs (AFET) Committee, fixed-term contractual agent contract, function group III, for 9 months (maternity leave replacement).
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    Press release |

    Sanctions on Israeli settlers: Quote from MEPs Vieira & Søvndal

    Today, ministers at the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) agreed to impose sanctions on Israeli extremist settlers in the West Bank.
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    Ron Lach
    Press release |

    AI trilogue: Deal to ban AI nudifier tools by the end of 2026

    In a late-night deal on the AI Omnibus, lawmakers agreed to ban AI-driven nudifier tools in Europe by the end of 2026. Rules for high risk AI will enter into force on the 2nd of December 2027. What should have been the final negotiations last week, were postponed due to an attempt from Friedrich ...
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    Jan van der Wolf
    Press release |

    Social Package step in the right direction but more ambitious measures are needed

    Today, the European Commission presented its Social Package. The Greens/EFA welcome this step in the right direction but call for more ambitious measures.
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    ©immo-wegmann
    AI
    Policy Paper |

    European Tech Sovereignty

    The upcoming Tech Sovereignty Package, set for publication end of May 2026, is a litmus moment for our European strategic autonomy. As Greens/EFA, we expect the ambition and courage to build a sovereign European Digital Ecosystem spanning every essential layer of technology - from hardware and infrastructure to data, cloud technology, AI,…
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    Event |

    REMADE IN EUROPE

    As Greens/EFA policymakers, we work closely with these pioneers who are showing how circular business models can drive innovation, create local jobs and build a more resilient European economy.
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    Tony Studio
    Press release |

    EPP stalls AI Omnibus negotiations with far right

    After twelve hours of negotiating, the EPP and Vice President Virkkunen found a far right majority in the European Parliament to stall the Artificial Intelligence Omnibus after orders from Merz and Von der Leyen.