Welcome to the Greenpeace European Unit
The 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.
Latest press releases
08 February 2010
Putting more electric cars on the road could increase carbon emissions unless they run on green energy, says a new independent report commissioned jointly by Friends of the Earth Europe, Greenpeace and Transport & Environment. The environmental organisations call for national renewable electricity targets to ensure electric vehicles are truly ‘zero emissions’.
04 February 2010
There’s no need to worry that renewable energy can’t keep the lights on, concludes a new study by Greenpeace and the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC). ‘Renewables 24/7 – Infrastructure needed to save the climate’ shows how the world’s power grids could be transformed to secure robust energy supplies with a power mix comprising 90% renewable energy by 2050. The transformation would be achieved with a modest level of investment, presents a leap in the direction of a sustainable economy, and would enable huge cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.
03 February 2010
The European Union is one step away from formally supporting the listing of bluefin tuna as an endangered species, effectively banning its trade. France has today joined Italy in announcing its support for the measure, but has given in to the short-term interests of its industrial fishing fleet by calling for the postponement of the measure for the next two fishing seasons.
Reports, policy papers & briefings