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Maridav
Press release |

Freedom of movement made easier by social security coordination

Today, MEPs voted in favour of better coordination of social security systems in the EU. The Greens/EFA welcome better cooperation amongst Member States on social protection, which will ensure that workers’ rights are respected across the EU.
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Policy Paper |

The Greens/EFA Heatwave Action Plan

The five biggest fossil fuel companies must foot the bill to make sure all public buildings in the EU are heatwave proof, human-friendly, cool spaces.
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Strasbourg EP
News |

PLENARY FLASH: Greens/EFA Priorities 6 to 10 July

GREENS/EFA priorities for the plenary session are the Heatwaves, the Coordination of social security systems, Air Passenger rights, Deforestation and much more.
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European Parliament Strasbourg
News |

PLENARY FLASH Greens/EFA Priorities 15 to 18 June

GREENS/EFA priorities for the plenary session are the Returns Regulation, the EU-US Tariff Deal, new GMOs, the Tobacco Taxation Directive, the “Veggie burger“ ban and much more.
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Leonid Andronov
Press release |

The EU puts railways on track for better future

Today, MEPs have voted on European wide rules to optimise the use of the European rail network, improve cross-border coordination and enhance the punctuality and reliability of rail traffic. These rules will in particular allow for better cross-border coordination between Member States to improve cross border travel and could lead to a 4%…
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Wolfgang Vrede
Press release |

One Continent, One Ticket

The European Commission presented its long-awaited package on cross-border rail transport. The Green/EFA Group have long called on the Commission to finally lay the groundwork for a truly European rail ticketing system,
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Jan van der Wolf
Press release |

Social Package step in the right direction but more ambitious measures are needed

Today, the European Commission presented its Social Package. The Greens/EFA welcome this step in the right direction but call for more ambitious measures.
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Event |

REMADE IN EUROPE

As Greens/EFA policymakers, we work closely with these pioneers who are showing how circular business models can drive innovation, create local jobs and build a more resilient European economy.
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© European Union 2013 - European Parliament
Strasbourg EP in Spring
News |

PLENARY FLASH: Greens/EFA Priorities 27 to 30 April

GREENS/EFA priorities for the plenary session are the Chemicals Omnibus, the MFF, the Ukraine and much more.
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©aleks
Trains Lake Lugano
Opinion |

DiscoverEU 2026: Your guide to travelling by train for free this summer (+ green travel tips)

DiscoverEU is an EU initiative that gives 18-year-olds a free train pass to explore Europe. It’s part of the Erasmus+ programme and is designed to promote sustainable travel, cultural exchange, and youth mobility.