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    European Commission significantly weakens its best weapon against climate change

    Around ten thousand people have died as a result of the heatwaves of recent months, and with its reform of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) presented today (Friday, 17 July), the European Commission is putting forward a proposal to significantly weaken the exact market-based solution for climate action and the future of Europea…
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    Heatwaves and extreme record temperatures make the switch to electricity a must

    The action plan presented today by the European Commission aims to make Europe the world’s first fully electrified continent and to significantly increase the EU’s electrification rate – which has stagnated at 23 per cent for over a decade.
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    Parliament puts far-right party on notice

    Today, MEPs have just voted to refer the ESN party to the Authority for European Political Parties and European Political Foundations for breaches of EU values, which could result in the far-right party and its foundation losing around three million euros in EU funding.
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    Now is the time to transform the EU before another Orbán

    Following Hungary’s turn away from Orbán, the Greens/EFA Group outline five key reforms to strengthen EU democracy and the rule of law. Calling for an end to national vetoes, and stricter safeguards on EU funds, the Greens/EFA urge EU institutions to act now to prevent future abuses and protect fundamental rights across Europe.
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    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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    EU cannot afford to be at the mercy of Putin's puppets Viktor Orbán and Robert Fico

    Terry Reintke MEP, President of the Greens/EFA Group, comments on tomorrow's anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Viktor Orbán and Robert Fico blocking the 20th sanctions package and the already agreed loan of € 90 billion to Ukraine:
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    Frozen Russian funds essential to support Ukraine

    Ahead of the European Council summit, the Greens/EFA Group urge EU leaders to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine against ongoing Russian aggression. Greens/EFA President Bas Eickhout calls on the EU to act decisively, including ending reliance on Russian gas and mobilising frozen funds to strengthen Ukraine’s defence and future …
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    GDPR: MEPs to vote on faster and fairer enforcement

    Today, MEPs will adopt additional procedural rules regarding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These new rules, negotiated by Greens/EFA and Pirate Party MEP Markéta Gregorová, close these gaps by setting clear deadlines and strengthening the rights of complainants and consumers.
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    Greens/EFA Group call for inquiry committee into allegations of spying on EU officials

    Greens/EFA call for inquiry into shocking allegations of Hungarian spying on EU officials. Reports claim the Orbán government ran an espionage network within EU institutions. The Group urges urgent investigation to defend the integrity of European democracy.
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    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…