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    Press release |

    Parliament votes to support environment, biodiversity & big tech tax

    Today, MEPs have just voted through the Parliament’s position on the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework for the year 2028 to 2034. This vote sets the Parliament’s mandate for negotiations, setting the Parliament’s position on overall size, the size of the programme envelopes and structure of the MFF.
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    Press release |

    MEPs vote to have common definition of rape based on lack of consent

    Only yes means yes. We welcome this report which reaffirms the Parliament’s commitment to combat all forms of gender-based violence, including rape.
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    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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    Press release |

    Calls for Accountability for Far-Right Group

    According to an internal investigation, at least €4.3 million in public funds were misused by the now-dissolved far-right “Identity and Democracy” (ID) group in the European Parliament during the last legislative term. I
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    Press release |

    End dependence on autocrats - make energy affordable - invest in solar, wind and hydro power

    The European Commission today (Wednesday, 22 April) presented its communication “AccelerateEU – Energy Union” as an answer to tackle soaring energy prices caused by the US and Israeli war against Iran. The Greens/EFA welcome the initiative and calls on measures to protect citizens ...
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    Oil Fires
    Opinion |

    Trumpflation and a new energy crisis in Europe – Why we need to invest in renewables more than ever before

    Together, we can end Europe’s dependence on dirty, expensive fossil fuels – and build a cleaner, fairer energy system for everyone.
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    Press release |

    Now is the time to transform the EU before another Orbán

    Following Hungary’s turn away from Orbán, the Greens/EFA Group outline five key reforms to strengthen EU democracy and the rule of law. Calling for an end to national vetoes, and stricter safeguards on EU funds, the Greens/EFA urge EU institutions to act now to prevent future abuses and protect fundamental rights across Europe.
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    Press release |

    Win for Hungarian opposition huge moment for Europe & democracy

    Greens/EFA welcome Hungary’s election result as a historic victory for democracy, with the opposition Tisza party defeating Viktor Orbán’s regime after 16 years. The result marks a turning point for the rule of law in Europe, as Greens/EFA call on EU institutions to support Hungary in rebuilding democratic institutions and safeguarding fu…
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    Press release |

    Lebanon must be part of the ceasefire agreement

    As Lebanon’s civilians find themselves under fire again, the Greens/EFA Group call for the country to be included in the ceasefire agreement and for civilians to be protected.
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    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.