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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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    Letter |

    Vote to stop a future of biometric mass surveillance in Europe!

    41 MEPs from different political groups call the French Parliament to stop an unprecedented planned automated mass surveillance of citizens’ behaviour in public using artificial intelligence. This call comes ahead of the vote on planned legislation for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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    Letter |

    Right to repair

    Raw materials used in ICT are non-renewable. Europe’s economic system fuels the climate crisis and leads to environmental destruction and human rights violations in raw material extraction. To develop a more sustainable use of digital technologies, the European Commission must accelerate the transition to a circular economy by delivering …
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    Policy Paper |

    A European critical raw materials’ act: Shifting from extractivism to circularism

    The imperative climate-neutral and just transition leaves no choice but to swiftly switch from fossil-based to renewable-based energy sources.Shifting from extractivism to circularism is the only path to promote our climate and geopolitical priorities, and to adhere to our human and environmental rights commitments
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    Turkish Flag/ CC0 Dima Rogachevskiy
    Publication |

    Solidarity statement with the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) in Türkiye

    Against the backdrop of the final verbal defence of the Peopleʼs Democratic Party (HDP) in Türkiye, scheduled for 11 April 2023, the S&D, the Greens/EFA and the Left Groups in the European Parliament express their solidarity with the HDP and condemn in its strongest terms the attempts to ban the party and its politicians from politics.
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    Greens/EFA
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    Study |

    Weed Management: Alternatives to the Use of Glyphosate

    This report outlines the wide range of non-chemical alternatives to herbicides that are already available and used by organic farmers and those practising integrated weed management . Using glyphosate-based herbicides as a reference, the current analysis presents a wide variety of weed management approaches that achieve highly effective w…
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    Letter |

    For a fossil-free United Nations Climate Change Conference

    Regarding the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, Greens/EFA addressed a letter to UNFCCC Executive Secretary to urge him to take all necessary steps to ensure a Conference free of all interference from the fossil fuel industry. Our group is concerned that, by lending its presidency to the CEO of one of the biggest oil comp…
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    Greens/EFA
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    Publication |

    How pesticides harm our future food production

    Pesticide reduction does not threaten food security - but continuing the ­status quo will! The current use of chemical pesticides, if it continues, will soon jeopardize the safety of our food production. Find out more in our factsheet on pesticides.
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    Study |

    Youth inclusive guide to peace mediation

    The aim of this guide is to advance the integration of the Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) agenda into peacebuilding processes led and supported by the European Union (EU), and specifically in peace mediation.
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    © European Union 2019 - Source : EP
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    Letter |

    Greens/EFA Group propose transparency and integrity measures

    The recent events and revelations exposing the weaknesses of our Institution to corruption, bribery and foreign interference need to be addressed through specific and ambitious measures. Transparency and public oversight are imperative for a functioning democracy strongly anchored in the rule of law and we need to act now. Greens/EFA addr…
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    Small scale fisheries
    Study |

    Income diversification opportunities and access to EU funding for small-scale fishers in the EU

    The small-scale fisheries (SSF) sector accounts for about 63% of the vessels in the EU commercial fleet, representing a key driver for the development of the blue economy of coastal communities. Despite its relevance for coastal communities, there is a lack of data on SSF which hampers an understanding of the real trends and socio-economi…