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    Event |

    20 years after the Prestige accident: analysis of maritime safety in Europe

    This event will look at the environmental and economic impact & social reaction to the “Prestige” oil spill accident on the Galician coast, other cases of marine pollution in Europe and propose a European analysis.
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    © European Union 2022 - Source : EP
    Francisco Guerreiro
    Press release |

    Agreement on budget shows focus in times of crises

    Negotiators from the European Parliament, Council and Commission reached an agreement on the EU's budget for 2023. The Greens/EFA Group have managed to ensure increased support for measures aimed at dealing with the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis and the climate crisis.
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    Job |

    Vacancy for an intern - EFA in the European Parliament

    The EFA group in the European Parliament is looking for an intern for the period mid-February – mid-July 2023 in order to support our press, communication and campaigns officer.
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    Press release |

    Conference on the 20th anniversary of the Prestige

    The Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament will tomorrow host a conference on the 20th anniversary of the Prestige disaster.
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    European Union 2022 - Source : EP
    Kira Marie Peter-Hansen
    Press release |

    More transparency to protect our rights and our planet

    Members of the European Parliament have adopted the Directive on Corporate Sustainability Reporting (CSRD). The directive will apply to large companies, and will enable the public and authorities to measure the impact of their activities on the environment, social inclusion and human rights and the fight against corruption.
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    Heavy traffic
    Press release |

    Commission’s weak proposal risks decade of harm to EU health & environment

    The European Commission presented its proposal for Euro 7 emission standards for motor vehicles as part of the Green Deal. The Greens/EFA Group criticises the weak proposal, which would allow further damage to public health and the environment.
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    © EP/Mathieu Cugnot
    Alexandra Geese
    Press release |

    Alexandra Geese elected as Vice-President of the Greens/EFA Group

    The Greens/EFA has elected Alexandra Geese MEP as Vice-President of the Group. Alexandra Geese succeeds Terry Reinkte, who was elected Co-President of the Greens/EFA Group in October together with Philippe Lamberts.
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    Tractor spreading fertiliser
    Press release |

    Ramping up and subsidising production of fertilisers will not solve the crisis

    The Commission has published their Communication on Ensuring availability and affordability of fertilisers. However, it falls short and the Greens/EFA group is especially concerned with messages given to Member States to subsidise the fertiliser industry, and indirectly subsidising the Russian gas that fuels it.
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    © European Union 2022 - Source : EP
    Phillipe Lamberts
    Press release |

    Commission reform of fiscal rules welcome but could be more ambitious

    The European Commission presented its reform of the EU’s fiscal rules. The proposal addresses important shortfalls in the current rules, but falls short in addressing pro-cyclicality and the need to strengthen green and social Investments. The Greens/EFA Group are calling for a fundamental shift in the EU’s economic governance framework.…
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    Tax the rich
    Event |

    The Tax Fix for a Green and Social Europe

    During the live streamed event, three different panels of experts will discuss the need to have a tax shift so that a nurse or a teacher can pay less than polluters and billionaires. What’s the role of the EU in all of this? How can we make sure that there is a fair and sustainable system for the people and the planet?