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CAP reform

The European Commission today presented its communication on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy. The Greens broadly welcomed the direction of the communication, although noted the lack of detailed proposals makes thorough analysis difficult. Commenting on the communication, Green MEP and v...
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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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Greening the UfM

In preparation of the EuroMed Summit, the conference will first focus on the state of play, current and future challenges of the UfM and then on two major socioeconomic aspects of the partnership: the implementation of a sustainable energy policy and a gender equal development for the Mediterranean.
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Brussels Agenda

Priorities for the Greens on the EU agenda include negotiations on the EU's 2011 budget, as well as Commission proposals on energy infrastructure and the Common Agricultural Policy.
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EU Energy 2020 Strategy

The European Commission today presented its 'Energy 2020 strategy', setting out the strategic vision of the Commission in energy policy (1). Green MEPs have criticised the strategy as being deceiving and based on flawed analysis. Commenting on the proposals, Greens/EFA energy spokesperson and Luxemb...
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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...
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Energy efficiency and saving

The European Parliament industry and energy committee today adopted a report outlining the EP position on the forthcoming EU energy efficiency action plan. Green MEPs welcomed the outcome, which included a call for the EU's 2020 energy savings target to be made binding. Following the vote, French Gr...
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Brussels Agenda

MEPs will vote on EU rules on hedge funds, EU funds for energy efficiency and rules on coal subsidies this week. Outside the EP, the Commission will adopt its crucial 'enlargement package, as well as an EU energy strategy.
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Nuclear waste

EU energy commissioner Günther Oettinger today presented proposals for a new directive setting out EU rules on nuclear waste management and disposal. Green MEPs have expressed concern that the proposals fail to deal with crucial aspects of the nuclear waste issue. Commenting on the proposals, Gree...