Press releases 2018

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Greenpeace Netherlands leaks EU-Mercosur trade papers

Press release | December 7, 2017 at 9:30

Amsterdam/Brussels - Greenpeace Netherlands has released 171 pages of previously undisclosed documents from secret talks for an EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

EU 2030 energy package: community power holds key to renewables transition

Publication | December 1, 2017 at 9:01

In the coming days and weeks, European governments and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will have a crucial say on the direction and pace of the European Union’s renewable energy transition.

EU farming reform plan overlooks impact of meat sector, Greenpeace

Press release | November 29, 2017 at 12:51

Brussels – On the eve of a major reform of European Union farming rules, the European Commission has glossed over the growing environmental and health impact of the industrial meat and dairy sectors, warned Greenpeace.

EU Parliament backs people-powered renewables but aims too low

Press release | November 28, 2017 at 10:30

The European Parliament’s energy committee voted today to recognise the right of Europeans to produce and sell their own renewable electricity.

EU to renew glyphosate licence, ignoring concerns

Press release | November 27, 2017 at 16:34

Brussels – A qualified majority of European governments voted to approve the European Commission’s plan to grant a five-year unrestricted licence to glyphosate, a widely used weedkiller that has been linked to cancer and environmental harm.

Media Advisory: European Parliament and #StopGlyphosate coalition to challenge...

Press release | November 20, 2017 at 11:01

Formal hearing for European Citizens’ Initiative at 3:30 pm CET today

EU governments reject Commission push for glyphosate

Press release | November 9, 2017 at 11:45

Brussels - European governments have again refused to support a European Commission plan to grant a shortened but unrestricted licence for glyphosate, Europe’s most widely used weedkiller that has been linked to cancer and environmental harm.

Commission shows narrow vision on renewable-powered shared mobility, Greenpeace

Press release | November 8, 2017 at 13:00

Brussels – A package of policy measures for the transport sector released by the European Commission fails to deliver an ambitious vision of shared mobility powered by renewable energy, said Greenpeace.

Growing number of EU governments oppose re-approval of glyphosate

Press release | October 25, 2017 at 12:30

Brussels - Amid mounting political and public opposition to glyphosate, representatives of European governments have again rejected the Commission’s proposal to grant the controversial and widely used weedkiller a new licence. A final vote has...

Glyphosate: a licence is a licence, no matter how long it’s for

Press release | October 24, 2017 at 19:23

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