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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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Polar Bear
Press release |

Agreement falls short of expectations – EPP must pave the way for EU climate target

Environment ministers support 90% climate target but outsource part of emission cuts.
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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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COP28 Justice
Press release |

COP30: EU must keep climate promise of Paris alive

Ahead of the UN Climate Conference in Brazil, MEPs have adopted a resolution calling on the EU to demonstrate global climate leadership and push for a full phase-out of fossil fuels to keep the 1.5°C goal alive.
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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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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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Drohne
Press release |

EDIP trilogue: Quotes from MEPs Neumann & Sinkevičius

Today, the European Parliament, European Council and European Commission just concluded the trilogue negotiations on the creation of a European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). Parliament was represented by the two lead Committees on Security and Defence (SEDE) and Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE).
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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
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…
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slash and burn amazon
Press release |

EUDR delay: Quote from Greens/EFA MEP Marie Toussaint

On the further delay of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for another year, which was announced by the European Commission today, MEP Marie Toussaint, Greens/EFA shadow rapporteur on the regulation, comments.