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    Fiscal rescue and EU tax policy

    A cross-political alliance in the European Parliament has called for the introduction of a minimum European common corporate tax rate of 25%. MEPs from the Greens/EFA, ALDE, S&D and EPP groups (1) issued the declaration in the context of the ongoing Eurozone solvency crisis and the rescue measur...
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    Coal subsidies

    The European Parliament today voted on a European Commission proposal on phasing-out state aid to uncompetitive coal mines (1). Green MEPs criticised the outcome, which called for prolonging the current coal subsidy regime (under which operational aid to uncompetitive coal mines is exempted from EU ...
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    EU should engage more directly with Scotland

    SNP MEP and Party President Ian Hudghton has urged the European Commission to take every opportunity to directly engage with the SNP-led Scottish government to help meet important important challenges such as sustaining economic growth and tackling climate change.  Mr Hudghton was speaking at a...
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    Strasbourg Flash

    Green priorities include legislative votes on prescription medication information and EU rules on hazardous substances in electrical goods, as well as a vote on a Commission proposal to phase out coal subsidies. The EU budget, climate change and fiscal governance also figure on a packed agenda.
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    Getting the climate right for green investment in Europe

    Ahead of the Climate Summit in Cancun, the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament is organising a conference to look at the global situation as regards investments in green economy, from smart grids to energy efficient technologies, as well as the future policy framework needed to spur green investments in Europe.
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    Energy infrastructure

    The European Commission today presented its energy infrastructure package, outlining EU energy infrastructure needs (from 2020-30). Green MEPs gave a cautious welcome to the proposals. Commenting on the package, Greens/EFA energy spokesperson Claude Turmes said: "Energy infrastructure must be a...
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    Economic governance in the EU

    A Greens/EFA Group discussion paper
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    Hedge funds

    The European Parliament today voted to adopt new EU legislation on alternative investment funds (AIFM Directive), which includes hedge funds (1). The Greens voted against the final legislative compromise, as it falls short of providing sufficient regulation. Following the vote French Green MEP Pasca...
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    SNP welcome ''hedge funds compromise vote"

    Ian Hudghton and Alyn Smith, SNP members of the European Parliament, have welcomed today's vote on the Alternative Investment Funds Managers Directive, the so-called "hedge funds directive", as a "workable compromise". The agreement, reached after 18 months of negotiation and app...
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    Coal subsidies

    MEPs today voted on a European Commission proposal on phasing-out state aid to uncompetitive coal mines (1). Green MEPs criticised the outcome of two key committee votes (2), which called for prolonging the current coal subsidy regime (under which state aid to uncompetitive coal mines is exempted fr...