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Canon, EOS R
Press release |

Time to free communities from fuel autocrats, save money and protect the climate

Ahead of today’s plenary debate on the Citizens Energy Package of the European Commission, the Greens/EFA welcome the initiative for supporting people in producing and selling their own renewable energy, making us independent from fossil autocrats, while keeping our energy bills low.
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Manufacturing
Press release |

We need an industrial booster for European industry, competitiveness and freedom

Today, the European Commission presented the Industrial Accelerator Act, a proposed regulation to decarbonise European industry and promote international competitiveness. The draft legislation had been postponed three times, with the main issue being the definition of “Made in Europe”, the extent to which the quality seal for European pro…
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Russian gas
Press release |

Russian gas phase-out/RePowerEU: Parliament and Council’s deal to end Russian energy weaponization

The EU puts dependency on Russian gas to an end sealing a deal with the Council on the Regulation on phasing out Russian natural gas imports, improving monitoring of potential energy dependencies.
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Strasbourg in winter
News |

PLENARY FLASH : Greens/EFA Priorities 24 to 27 November

GREENS/EFA priorities for the plenary session are Hungary, Imported deforestation, Sudan, Alternative to conventional chemical pesticides COP30 and much more.
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Aerial view of the Amazon Rainforest, near Manaus
Opinion |

From Paris to Belém: At COP30 the Climate Fight hits home

COP30 isn’t just another climate summit – it’s the last big chance to rescue the Paris promise and show that political courage can match the energy of millions of citizens and activists demanding action.
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Modern Factory with robotics
Policy Paper |

LEAD MARKETS: DEMANDING EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP

European industry faces a critical choice: act swiftly to decarbonize, build resilience, and protect millions of jobs — or maintain the status quo and suffer a ‘slow agony ’. To secure a green industrial future, Europe must urgently ramp up investments and take decisive action. Creating lead markets that drive demand for green products a…
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Strasbourg EP
News |

PLENARY FLASH: Greens/EFA Priorities 20 to 23 October

GREENS/EFA priorities for the plenary session are Omnibus I, COP30, Gaza, energy imports from Russia, Hungary, the Budget 2026, GDPR and much more.
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Bob Millar
Gas pipeline
Press release |

Russian energy imports

The European Parliament calls for an absolute end of energy dependency of Russia as soon as possible. The move marks a major step toward ending Europe’s energy dependency on Russia and reinforcing EU sovereignty and climate goals.
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Green roof
Policy Paper |

AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND DECENT HOUSING FOR ALL

Our vision is clear: we fight for a Europe where no one is left homeless, where rents are fair, where young and old alike can live in safe, healthy homes heated and powered by renewable energy. Homes must be for people, not profit
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Why wait ? climate emergency
Why wait ? climate emergency
Press release |

Merz and Macron jeopardise EU credibility ahead of international climate conference COP30

Tomorrow (Wednesday, 24 September) is the United Nations deadline for submitting national climate action plans, so-called “nationally determined contributions” (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. The EU will let the deadline pass and has only submitted a non-binding statement of intent to reduce CO2 emissions. The climate plans set benchmar…