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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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    EU-Japan trade relations

    The European Parliament, –   having regard to the Communication from the Commission entitled 'Trade, Growth and World Affairs - Trade Policy as a core component of the EU's 2020 strategy' COM(2010)0612/3, –   having regard to its resolution of 17 February 2011 on Eu...
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    Small Business Act Review

    We are reminded daily how SMEs, accounting for the vast majority of all business in Europe, is fundamental to the EU economy and how we should do more for supporting them. However, the Small Business Act, aiming primarily at reducing bureaucracy, improving access to markets and to financing, remain...
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    European fisheries sector crisis due to the rise in oil prices

    The European Parliament, –   having regard to Commission Communication (2008)453 on promoting the adaptation of the European Union fishing fleets to the economic consequences of high fuel prices, –   having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 875/2007 of 24 July...
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    The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2010-11

    The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2010-11 (which was presented to the Worldwatch Institute in Washington on the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster) makes clear that the nuclear industry was in decline even prior to the nuclear accident in Fukushima.
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    GDP and its limits as criteria of eligibility for structural funds

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    The future of cohesion policy

    The Greens/EFA are in favour of a strong and targeted Cohesion Policy. The main objective of Cohesion Policy is strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion by reducing regional disparities, improving the well-being of and providing equal opportunities to all citizens regardless of their place of residence.
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    Nuclear safety in Europe following the nuclear accident in Japan

    The Greens/EFA Group urges Member States and EU neighbouring countries to abandon their commitment to the high-risk technology of nuclear power and, for those which already use nuclear power, to start a progressive phase-out now. They call for implementation plans and vigorous measures to move towards a renewable energy based economy. The…
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    The Green New Deal

    More than a policy for greening, a programme for living. The Green New Deal is more than just another «eco-friendly» policy - it’s a plan for a complete rethink of priorities, from the way we live and work to what we value most. Therefore the Green New Deal proposes a comprehensive, economic, social and environmental revolution, from inf…
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    Bringing the finance industry back into line

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    EFA Principles for the future of Cohesion Policy

    A ten-principle position paper of the EFA Group issued as follow-up of the EFA conference "Sharing experience : Our Nations and Regions in Cohesion Policy"