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Greenpeace European Unit is part of the international Greenpeace network, active in over 55 countries worldwide and with more than three million supporters. Based in Brussels, we monitor and analyse the work of the EU institutions, expose deficient EU policies and laws, and challenge EU decision-makers to implement progressive solutions. We value our independence and do not accept donations from governments, the EU, businesses or political parties.

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Governments and citizens reject GMOs, Commission must follow – Greenpeace

Press release | March 27, 2017 at 16:30

Brussels – Today, national government representatives failed to support the approval of three genetically modified (GM) maize crops for cultivation in Europe: two new ones and the only GM crop currently grown in the EU.

Commission takes major step to ban three bee-harming pesticides

Press release | March 23, 2017 at 18:43

The European Commission has proposed a ban of three neonicotinoid pesticides known to harm bees and other species, except for use in permanent greenhouses, according to a leaked document seen by the Guardian [1]. If such a plan becomes law, the...

EU at 60: the best is still ahead

Blog entry by Saskia Richartz | March 23, 2017

The dangers of nationalism and xenophobia are nothing new. It’s time to do our bit to shape the future of Europe. Lili, a gutsy woman with clear blue eyes, passed away last year at the fortunate age of 101. She looked barely...

The Europe we want: just, sustainable, democratic and inclusive

Publication | March 23, 2017 at 12:30

As we mark the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, we have a momentous opportunity to take stock of how far Europe has come – and how far we still have to go in order to offer a sustainable and prosperous future to everyone in Europe. It is...

EU at 60: Rome activists demand greener Europe

Press release | March 23, 2017 at 11:30

Rome/Brussels – As European leaders prepare to celebrate the foundation of the European Union in Rome 60 years ago, Greenpeace activists kicked off three days of public demonstrations and events by displaying a giant 100m2 banner from a piazza...

Open letter to Commissioner Malmstrom on the proposed Multilateral Investment Court

Publication | March 15, 2017 at 14:40

Open letter to Commissioner Malmstrom, submitted to the public consultation on the proposed Multilateral Investment Court.

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