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:

Toxic chemicals

Forests

Oceans

Clean energy

Climate change

Genetic engineering

Latest press releases

Statement on Commission opinion on Mochovce nuclear project

15 July 2008

Greenpeace condemns today’s Commission opinion that gives a green light to the outdated and dangerous Mochovce nuclear project in Slovakia.

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Greenpeace to Sarkozy: Reverse the car deal

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".

MEPs urged to drop support for biofuels

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.

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