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    Press release |

    MEPs vote in favour of more energy efficient buildings

    Members of the European Parliament voted in favour of the trilogue deal of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). This is the first step towards a carbon neutral building stock by 2050. This law is not only good for the planet, it is also good for people. It will lower energy bills for everyone, prioritise renovation fundi…
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    Press release |

    MEPs clear path for Parliament to sue Commission over releasing funds to Hungary

    Members of the Legal Affairs Committee have voted in favour of the Parliament taking the Commission to the European Court of Justice over the release of 10.2 billion EUR in funds to Hungary; the Parliament will file the case in the coming days.
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    Press release |

    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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    Press release |

    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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    News |

    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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    Publication |

    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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    Event |

    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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    Publication |

    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.