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    EU must invest more in its own security – Greens/EFA call for more and fresh money for Ukraine

    Ahead of the summit of EU heads of governments today and tomorrow (Thursday/Friday, 20/21 March), the co-chairs of the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament are calling for more European coordination and cooperation on security and defence policy, financing, more purchases of military equipment ‘Made in Europe’ and more financial su…
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    Press release |

    Greens/EFA: White Paper is not concrete enough

    Today, the European Commission presented its White Paper on the future of European defence. For the Greens/EFA Group, many of the proposals outlined in the White Paper are not far-reaching and European enough. Further, the proposal lacks a clearer structure for pooling of Member States' defence budgets in order to procure more defence equ…
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    European Parliament Strasbourg
    News |

    Debriefing of the March 2025 Plenary Session

    Greens/EFA priorities during the plenary session included the conclusions of the special European Council meeting on support for Ukraine, the new return proposal on migration, the Clean Industrial Deal, the need for EU support towards a just transition and reconstruction in Syria and the situation in Gaza.
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    Press release |

    EU must take responsibility of its own security

    Today, the European Parliament is expected to adopt a resolution on the white paper on the future of European defence and to underline the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine. The Greens/EFA Group welcomes initiatives such as ReArm Europe, but insists on EU member states finally working closer together on security and defence. EU countrie…
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    Press release |

    EFA MEPs Oppose EU Rearmament Plan

    Today, MEPs from the European Free Alliance (EFA) Group voted against the European Commission's latest proposal to ramp up military spending and rearm the EU.
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    European Parliament Strasbourg
    News |

    PLENARY FLASH: 10-13 March

    GREENS/EFA priorities for the plenary session are security & Ukraine, migration, the Clean Industrial Deal, frozen Russian assets, the just transition and reconstruction in Syria and much more.
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    Letter |

    Greens United for Peace and Security in Ukraine and Europe

    Now more than ever, Europe must stand united. Three years on from Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Europe must do its utmost to support the Ukrainian struggle for freedom, self-determination and a just and lasting peace. As the Trump administration turns its back on its allies, now it is the time for the EU to step up its …
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    Gathering outside the EP building in support to Ukraine
    Letter |

    European Parliament Political Group Leaders on Security & Defence

      In light of the new geopolitical reality, its uncertainty, and the growing threats, it is high time for Europe to step up its own security. Europe can no longer fully rely on the United States to defend our shared values and interests, including continued support for Ukraine's sovereig...
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    News |

    Debriefing of the February 2025 Plenary Session

    Greens/EFA priorities during the plenary session included US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, the WHO and the suspension of US development and humanitarian aid, the Commemorating the murder of Alexei Navalny, the EU support for Ukraine after three years of Russia’s war of aggression, the Commission Work Programme for 2025 an…
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    Press release |

    Greens/EFA MEPs welcome Baltic States to the European grid

    From 8 to 9 February, the Baltic States Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will complete their long-awaited disconnection from the Russian power system and integrate into the Continental European grid. This marks a historic milestone for Europe and the Baltic States, who have prepared for 15 years to ensure a successful accession and a stable…