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    Press release |

    Transparency and anti-corruption

    The European Parliament today adopted a report on the fight against fraud. The report included a clear call on the European Commission to bring forward a legislative proposal on the protection of whistleblowers. After the vote, Green transparency spokesperson Benedek Javor said: "It is high ...
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    Consumer finance

    The European Parliament today approved new EU rules on credit and debit card interchange fees. The Greens welcomed the new legislation, which is aimed at curbing excessive fees paid by many retailers for accepting payment cards. Commenting on the agreement, Green finance spokesperson Bas Eickhout sa...
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    The Greens/EFA Co-Presidents' briefing

    Greens/EFA co-presidents Rebecca Harms and Philippe Lamberts present the key issues of the plenary session and of the European agenda for the Greens/EFA group
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    Trade secrets can harm

    The European Parliament is now discussing a draft proposal to establish a EU directive on trade secrets. A proper balance needs to be found to avoid abusive claims of improper use of trade secrets and overbroad protection.
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    Special committee roadmap

    Given the very broad mandate adopted by the European Parliament, we are asked to carry out a comprehensive assessment of corporate tax systems and their problematic features in the EU, and - where relevant - in third countries.
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    News |

    Save Maternity Leave

    The Directive on pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth, also known as the Maternity Leave Directive, was first adopted by the European Parliament by a large majority in October 2010. 4 years later, the passage of this Directive remains blocked in the European Council by opposi...
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    Press release |

    Environmental Outlook

    The European Environment Agency today released its five-yearly assessment of the state and outlook of the environment in Europe (1). Commenting on the outlook, Green environment policy spokesperson Benedek Javor said: “The EEA has today sounded a clear alarm bell about the state of the environme...
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    Money market funds

    The European Parliament’s economic and monetary affairs committee today voted on draft new EU rules on money market funds. The Greens hit out at the vote, which would lead to weaker rules on these sensitive funds. After the vote, Green MEP and financial affairs spokesperson Eva Joly stated: “MEP...
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    Tax evasion/Luxembourg leaks

    The European Parliament special committee to investigate tax evasion and dumping in Europe today met for the first time, agreeing on its structure and key posts at its constitutive meeting (1). The special committee will operate on the mandate proposed by the Greens/EFA group as the basis for an inq...
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    Money market funds

    Ahead of a vote on Thursday on draft EU rules on money market funds in the European Parliament’s economic and monetary affairs committee, Green MEPs have expressed concern that these shadow banks could continue to avoid effective regulation. Ahead of the vote, Green MEP and financial affairs spoke...