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The European Citizens’ Initiative

The European Citizens’ Initiative is now put into practice. The European Parliament and the Council approved the rules for the world’s first transnational participatory instrument. EU citizens can use it from 2012 onwards for directly getting involved in EU politics.
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Hungary at the crossroads

In the context of the Hungarian Presidency of the EU, the Greens in the European Parliament organise a two-day debate in Budapest together with LMP, their sister party in Hungary. Two major issues of concern will be on the agenda: the state of democracy in Hungary which raises legitimate questions and the protection of environment as a me…
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The New Look of the Populism in Europe

A morning session will be dedicated to a broad reflection on populism in Europe, followed by a debate. In the afternoon, a first panel will address the strong connection between globalisation and populisms, while a second one will reflect on the possible political actions against the most dangerous forms of populism.
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Clone food

'Conciliation negotiations' between the European Parliament and Council on EU legislation on novel foods, which has included a crucial debate on clone food, collapsed early this morning with no agreement. The Greens have consistently argued for a ban on food from clones and their descendents to be i...
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MEPs support legalisation of Sortu

The MEPs endorsing the following statement welcome Sortu the "new political and organisational project" presented 7th February and whose statutes reject all kinds of violence, ETA's included. Such an announcement takes us closer to a lasting and sustainable peace in the Basque Country.We d...
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No more killing of women!

As the political will to fight feminicide has been clearly stated, this is the moment to take stock of its implementation. This is the aim of the 4th Conference on Feminicide and the subsequent Strategy Meeting co-organised by the Greens/EFA and the Heinrich Böll Foundation.
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Hungarian democracy in danger ?

In the context of Hungary's much-criticised media law and under the Hungarian EU Presidency, the Greens/EFA in the European Parliament organise a debate with Hungarian author, philosopher and former dissident Agnes Heller
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Korea trade agreement

The European Parliament today gave its approval to a controversial free trade agreement with South Korea. The Greens have expressed concerns about the far-reaching nature of the agreement, including provisions under which Korean car emissions rules have been manipulated to allow European car makers ...
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Egypt

In the light of the recent events in Egypt, the Greens/EFA organised a live skype and phone debate with journalists and correspondents from Cairo as well as ONG representatives
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Women for transformation

In the recent weeks women of all ages have played an important part in the social movement against despotism and corruption. However, despite their significant contribution to bringing about change, they may be left out of future decision-making processes. It is now up to Europe to support them and to ensure that their voices will continu…