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Final agreement on improving conditions for platform workers

A majority of EU countries in the Employment and Social Affairs Council just supported the deal on improving conditions for platform workers. This agreement is a very important step in building a strong social Europe. It manages to improve the working conditions of the most precarious workers
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8th of March Statement

As today is International Women's Day on March 8th, the European Free Alliance (EFA) Group would like to express our collective commitment to promoting inclusivity, gender equality, and social justice. International Women's Day serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made in advancing ...
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Plenary Flash 11 - 14 March 2024

On the agenda this week: Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, Artificial Intelligence Act, European Media Freedom Act, Vehicle Emissions Standards, Green Claims Directive, European Cross-border Associations, Animal Welfare
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Trustworthy age assurance?

This study highlights the potential risks and benefits stemming from the use of age assurance technologies in the online  environment, in particular regarding their impact on individuals’ fundamental rights and children’s rights.
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Protecting the 2024 Elections: From Alarm to Action

Societies across Europe are becoming more polarised, and widespread disinformation undermines trust in democratic institutions and electoral processes. Register for our event on 6 March, which will explore electoral integrity in the online information space with a particular focus on engagement-based ranking.
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Opinion |

Protecting Privacy: Biometric Mass Surveillance and the AI Act

Patrick Breyer Sergey Lagodinsky Kim Van Sparrentak
Opinion by Patrick Breyer & Sergey Lagodinsky & Kim Van Sparrentak
In the face of emerging technologies like biometric mass surveillance, fighting for our right to privacy is more important than ever.
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EFA Group Activity Report 2019-2024

Summary of the activities carried out by the EFA Group during the 2019-2024 mandate.
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News |

Debriefing of the February II plenary session

Greens/EFA priorities for the plenary week included the Nature Restoration Law, protection of the environment through criminal law, Alexei Navalny, data collection and sharing by short-term accommodation services, protection of journalists and human rights defenders and, Ukraine and Gaza.
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Greens/EFA statement regarding media reporting

In light of recent media reports, the Greens/EFA Group have prepared the following statement: The Greens/EFA Group will not tolerate harassment and/or inappropriate behaviour of any kind. Our Group is the leading force when it comes to fighting for stronger anti-harassment measures to be put in place in the European Parliament to protect …
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News |

The EU-Chile Trade Agreement: A challenge to European agriculture and global values

The EFA MEPs Lydie Massard, Diana Riba and Ana Miranda, spoke during the debate on the EU-Chile agreement, to raise their concerns over the implications for European farmers.