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Position papers include all papers formally adopted by our Group and thus representing our official position on major issues. Policy papers gather all briefings, brochures, statements from working groups or other Group bodies which have not been submitted to a vote but reflect a more technical position on specific topics. Studies are reports commissioned to experts and are accompanied most of the time with our political recommendations. For information and transparency purposes, we also publish here all Group letters sent to the other institutions or representatives

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    Social dimension of the EMU

    In view of the European Council on the Social Dimension of the EMU on 27-28 June, the Greens/EFA Co-Presidents sent a letter calling on Barroso and Van Rompuy to change from intergovernmental declarations and announcements to actions that truly address the social dimension of the EMU.
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    Situation in Turkey

    Tabled by Hélène Flautre, Rebecca Harms, Daniel Cohn-Bendit, Franziska Keller, Ulrike Lunacek, Isabelle Durant, Barbara Lochbihler, Raül Romeva i Rueda, Nikos Chrysogelos, Ana Miranda, Malika Benarab-Attou, Catherine Grèze On behalf of the Greens/EFA Group The European Parliament, – ...
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    European action to combat youth unemployment

    Tabled by Rebecca Harms, Daniel Cohn-Bendit, Raül Romeva i Rueda, Karima Delli, Malika Benarab-Attou, Rui Tavares, Jean Lambert, Elisabeth Schroedter, Marije Cornelissen, Ana Miranda, Franziska Keller, Margrete Auken on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group The European Parliament, –   ...
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    Harmonized EU Arms Exports Policies in Times of Austerity?

    The study analyzes the current trends on the international arms market and the role EU Member States play as well as the adherence to the Criteria of the EU Common Position. It also takes a closer look at the effects of austerity measures on the European defense industry and the shift towards non-European markets.
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    Sow the future

    Seed diversity is the basis of our food chain and our food security depends on it. Decreasing seed diversity impacts on the choice of the food we eat, and local fruits, vegetables and cereals could disappear from our fields and plates.
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    7 reasons to protect the Arctic

    The Artic melt is a wake up call, not a business opportunity. Here is a list of 7 reasons why Europe and the rest of the world should speak up for more protection of the Arctic
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    Earth Hour 2013

    The initiative 'Earth Hour' launched by the NGO WWF attracts a growing number of participants each year. This year, the European Parliament will once again commit to turn off all its lights on Saturday 23rd March from 20.30 to 21.30 to raise awareness about the importance of energy saving.
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    Flawed Reactor Pressure Vessels in Belgian Nuclear Plants Doel-3 and Tihange-2

    An updated study on the fissures in Belgian nuclear reactors, which have led to the shutdown of reactors at Doel and Tihange, will be presented at this press conference. The operators of these nuclear power plants are currently carrying out additional tests on the reactors and have a deadline of end of March 2013 to present the results of…
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    The EU ETS

    What's the ETS?, What's wrong with it? What do you mean by carbon fat cats? "backloading"? How much do you know about the EU carbon market? Find out everything you need to know about it in this very nice Green Guide to the EU ETS!
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    A day in Fukushima - A week in Japan

    Accompanied by two Japanese anti-nuclear activists, her policy adviser Silke Malorny and the former head of the Bulgarian Nuclear Regulatory Agency, Gueorgui Kastchiev, Rebecca Harms went on a lecture and research tour to Tokyo, Osaka, Matsuyama City, Yokohama and Fukushima. Based on her notes from ...