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EU and Mercosur leaders ignore the voice of the people to push forward with toxic deal
Hundreds of environmental groups, social movements and trade unions criticise the announcement by leaders in Brussels that they aim to conclude the EU-Mercosur trade agreement by the end of this year.
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EU’s economic rules need to overcome permanent crisis mode
The Manifesto for a Green, Just and Democratic European Economy calls for fundamental reform of EU economic policies to reduce inequalities and accelerate action on the climate and nature emergencies.
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Taxonomy greenwashing: activists cover Macron portraits in oil ahead of speech to MEPs
Activists at the European Parliament plunged official portraits of Emmanuel Macron in fake crude oil to denounce the French president’s “climate sabotage.”
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European recovery plans must be green
We wrote to EU environment ministers urging them to ensure that the Recovery and Resilience Plans they are negotiating with the European Commission:
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Over 1 million people call for green recovery from COVID-19
Green 10 coalition of environmental organisations, Brussels – Over one million people and 100 environmental NGOs across Europe are calling on the European Union to restart its economy by launching the biggest green investment plan the world has ever seen, financed by the bloc’s increased budget and recovery instrument. Tomorrow 15 May, MEPs will decide…
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Letter to EU Commission: Democracy is a prerequisite for a green and just recovery
Read the letter to EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen here. In order for the EU to deliver on a green and just recovery, all levels of government must…
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EU must show solidarity to protect people from COVID-19 crisis, Greenpeace
Brussels, 7 April 2020 – Heated discussions are expected at today’s videoconference between EU finance ministers, as they debate proposals for a coordinated economic response to the Covid-19 crisis. Greenpeace…
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How the EU’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic could make our society more resilient
The Covid-19 pandemic is showing just how fragile our societies, economies and democracies can be. Along with many other organisations and governments, the European Union is scrambling to prevent the…
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Von der Leyen unveils new team, but green game plan still falls short
Brussels – Incoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a new team of commissioners, but her game plan for the environment still falls short of what science demands,…
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Spend EU money on aid, not arms – Greenpeace
Did you know that the EU is planning to spend more of its budget on developing arms than on international aid? Greenpeace and 60 other organisations have written to Members…