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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 |

    Public consultation on new genetic modification techniques

    Greens/EFA MEPs write to express their views on the European Commission’s plan to introduce a separate legislation for genetically modified (GM) plants produced by certain “new genomic techniques”. Greens/EFA oppose the introduction of separate legislation for products of new genetic modification (GM) techniques such as targeted mutagenes…
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    Credit picture ESA
    Satellite picture of Amazon rainforest
    Study |

    Tracking down products linked to deforestation

    In this report, Kayrros, a geospatial analytics company from France, argues that satellite-based remote sensing technologies can support both operators and competent authorities in the implementation of the upcoming EU legislation on deforestation-free products. The operating costs of remote sensing technologies are expected to be managea…
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    Lifting of European colours by the Eurocorps © European Union 2018 - Source : EP
    Lifting of European colours by the Eurocorps © European Union 2018 - Source : EP
    Position Paper |

    European Security Union

    The EU needs a modern, credible and effective security and defence policy, capable of responding rapidly to challenges. Now is the time to step up our ambition to realise these goals.
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    Study |

    Gender Impact Evaluation of the Recovery, Resilience and Transformation Plan for Spain

    This study quantifies the impact of the Spanish Recovery and Resilience Facilities (RRF) funds on gender equality. This assessment indicates that the impact of the funds on gender equality will be rather moderate. The study also indicates that the “new economy”, after COVID-19, will be more skilled, digital and green.
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    Solidarity rainbows during corona in leeds_Uk @dan burton
    Solidarity rainbows during corona in leeds_Uk @dan burton
    Study |

    Gender Impact Evaluation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan for Italy

    This report aims to evaluate the gender impact of the Italian Resilience and Recovery Plan (IT RRP) in view of three possible scenarios: the possibility that this facility may worsen the current gender gap in Italy; that it may restore the gender gap that existed before the pandemic; or rather that it may significantly reduce it with rea…
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    © Picture credits: ERIK MARQUARDT
    Refugees walking in a field
    Study |

    Addressing the violation of fundamental rights at the external borders of the European Union

    Violations of fundamental rights at the external borders, including pushbacks and violence committed towards third country nationals, have been well-reported and documented by journalists and NGOs. This study looks at infringement proceedings and conditionality in EU funding instruments.
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    © Picture credits: PEXELS - PHOTO BY RODNAE PRODUCTION
    Solidarity
    Study |

    Resilience and Resistance - a case study

    Acting in solidarity with migrants and refugees in the EU has been difficult for years. Our study found that between January 2021 and March 2022, no less than 89 people have been criminalised for helping migrants and refugees. The EU must take immediate action to fight against the crackdown on solidarity and prevent the criminalisation of…
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    Picture credit : Victor Moriyama
    Aerial view of burnt Cerrado
    Study |

    Proposed EU regulation on deforestation and forest degradation

    Our case study on EU soy and beef imports from South America shows that this narrow focus on protecting FAO “forests” could increase pressure on other precious ecosystems. As proposed, the legislation would leave three quarters of the Cerrado (79 million hectares) and a third of the Gran Chaco (32 million hectares) unprotected.
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    Study |

    The true cost of the cement, steel and chemical industries

    The Greens/EFA want to understand the damages caused to people and planet by energy-intensive industries and accelerate their transition to socially responsible and environmentally sustainable industries. The Greens/EFA wish to counter the argument that sustainable production is more costly than conventional production.
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    People standing under solar panels/science-in-hd
    Policy Paper |

    GREENS/EFA proposal for a new Energy Transition Facility

    An accelerated energy transition is key to EU independence from Russian Energy and doubling down on the EU's climate goals as well as reaping the socio-economic benefits of secure and affordable energy.