Welcome to the Greenpeace European Unit
Greenpeace European Unit is based in Brussels, where we monitor and analyse the work of the institutions of the European Union (EU), expose deficient EU policies and laws, and challenge decision-makers to implement progressive solutions.
Find out more about our policy work on the following issues:
Latest press releases
15 July 2008
Greenpeace condemns today’s Commission opinion that gives a green light to the outdated and dangerous Mochovce nuclear project in Slovakia.
10 July 2008
As Nicolas Sarkozy delivered his first address as President of the European Council to the European Parliament Greenpeace activists held up signs inside the hemicycle urging him to reverse the climate bashing Sarkozy-Merkel Car Deal. Outside the Parliament activists also displayed banners reading "Merkel and Sarkozy, Driving Climate Change".
07 July 2008
Environment groups have today urged members of the European Parliament to vote against controversial proposals to massively expand the use of biofuels. The groups warn that most biofuels threaten wildlife, food supplies and people in developing countries, whilst contributing little to stopping climate change.
Reports, policy papers & briefings