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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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    Sanctions on Israeli settlers: Quote from MEPs Vieira & Søvndal

    Today, ministers at the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) agreed to impose sanctions on Israeli extremist settlers in the West Bank.
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    Ron Lach
    Press release |

    AI trilogue: Deal to ban AI nudifier tools by the end of 2026

    In a late-night deal on the AI Omnibus, lawmakers agreed to ban AI-driven nudifier tools in Europe by the end of 2026. Rules for high risk AI will enter into force on the 2nd of December 2027. What should have been the final negotiations last week, were postponed due to an attempt from Friedrich ...
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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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    ©immo-wegmann
    AI
    Policy Paper |

    European Tech Sovereignty

    The upcoming Tech Sovereignty Package, set for publication end of May 2026, is a litmus moment for our European strategic autonomy. As Greens/EFA, we expect the ambition and courage to build a sovereign European Digital Ecosystem spanning every essential layer of technology - from hardware and infrastructure to data, cloud technology, AI,…
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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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    Tony Studio
    Press release |

    EPP stalls AI Omnibus negotiations with far right

    After twelve hours of negotiating, the EPP and Vice President Virkkunen found a far right majority in the European Parliament to stall the Artificial Intelligence Omnibus after orders from Merz and Von der Leyen.
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    Olgakr
    Press release |

    Pandering to chemical industry risks public health time bomb

    Today, the European Parliament adopted its mandate for negotiations with the Council on the Chemicals Omnibus, proposed by the European Commission, which covers regulations on “classification, labelling and packaging” (CLP), fertilizers, and cosmetics.
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    SimplyCreativePhotography
    Press release |

    Citizens entitled to social rights when working abroad

    Today, the regulation on the revision of social security coordination amongst Member States was approved in Coreper after a successful trilogue and many years of negotiations.
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    Press release |

    Cats and dogs

    Today, the European Parliament will approve the trilogue negotiations on the regulation on the protection of cats and dogs, thereby adopting uniform standards for the breeding, trade and traceability of dogs and cats.