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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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EU Council ignores the European Parliament on substituting dangerous chemicals

Press release | June 27, 2006 at 0:00

Brussels, Belgium — Environmental, women’s, health and consumer organisations are very concerned that the Council Common Position on the future EU chemicals law –REACH- will not protect people and the environment from toxic chemicals. We believe...

Top fashion designers create toxic-free collection

Press release | June 19, 2006 at 0:00

Madrid, International — Sixteen top fashion designers, including Carmen March, Antonio Pernas and Jocomomola [1], showed that they believe in substance as well as style at a glittering catwalk show in Madrid, today, when they unveiled one-off...

Greenpeace celebrates European Parliament backing for renewable energy and efficiency...

Press release | June 15, 2006 at 0:00

Brussels, International — Greenpeace welcomed the European Parliament's decision, today, to earmark two-thirds of non-nuclear energy research funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency. This package, for the period 2007-2013,...

Maritime sector needs vision, not sticking plaster

Press release | June 7, 2006 at 0:00

Brussels, Belgium — Saskia Richartz, Marine Policy Adviser for Greenpeace, said: “The Maritime Green Paper shows an alarming disregard for the limits to which we can push our natural environment. Europe needs to make its maritime sector...

Plan to preserve life will need emergency back-up

Press release | May 22, 2006 at 0:00

Brussels, Belgium — Greenpeace has warned that a new EU paper on biodiversity protection, published today, is unlikely to help meet 2010 targets to halt the loss of life [1] unless an unprecedented effort is made by Europe's member states and...

CO2 emissions: EU member states abuse Emissions Trading System

Press release | May 15, 2006 at 0:00

Brussels, Belgium — Europe’s governments are guilty of allowing their industries to produce as much carbon dioxide as they wish at no cost, environmental organisations accused today. As the European Commission releases the data on emissions of...

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