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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.
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    Opinion |

    Toxic Beauty: How the EU’s new cosmetics rules could put our health at risk

    Majdouline Sbaï
    Opinion by Majdouline Sbaï
    The EU’s proposed relaxation of cosmetics safety rules could expose you and your family to dangerous chemicals - here is how we can stop them.
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    Manufacturing
    Press release |

    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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    News |

    PLENARY FLASH : Greens/EFA Priorities 24 to 27 November

    GREENS/EFA priorities for the plenary session are Hungary, Imported deforestation, Sudan, Alternative to conventional chemical pesticides COP30 and much more.
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    Constructions Worker
    Press release |

    Greens/EFA welcome Court ruling on Minimum Wage Directive

    The Court of Justice of the European Union confirms the legal validity of the EU Minimum Wage Directive.
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    Aerial view of the Amazon Rainforest, near Manaus
    Opinion |

    From Paris to Belém: At COP30 the Climate Fight hits home

    COP30 isn’t just another climate summit – it’s the last big chance to rescue the Paris promise and show that political courage can match the energy of millions of citizens and activists demanding action.