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For a Europe that cares for all
57 civil society organisations wrote to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen about the values that should underpin the recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the attached statement here.
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Polluting European airlines seek €12.8 bn (and counting) in bailouts
European airlines – some of the European Union’s biggest polluters – have sought an unprecedented €12.8 billion in government bailouts since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, without binding environmental conditions, according to data compiled in a new airline bailout tracker published today by Greenpeace, Transport & Environment, and Carbon Market Watch.
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Five demands for a just transition towards aviation de-growth and clean transport solutions
Returning to 'normal' cannot be an option - aviation de-growth is necessary to restrict global heating to 1,5°C and limit climate breakdown. This crisis must be the starting point for a just and green transition in the transport sector.
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Save small farmers and stop public money for factory farming to avoid pandemics
The EU and European national governments must save small farmers but block any support for industrial animal farming in rescue packages or other public subsidies, to lower the risk
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15 European governments call for green recovery plan
Ten governments from across the EU issued an open statement calling for a green recovery as a response to the Covid-19 crisis and the resulting economic downturn.
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Ending wildlife trade -for health and planet
Read the full letter to European Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans, Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius and Commissioner Phil Hogan here.
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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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Delayed UN global climate conference must not derail EU action, Greenpeace
Brussels, 1 April 2020 – The postponement of UN climate talks should have no impact on the EU’s commitments to tackle the climate emergency, warned Greenpeace. In the wake of…
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EU COVID-19 response must be caring, fair & green, not a blank cheque for polluters
Brussels, 26 March 2020 – The European Union’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic must focus on saving lives and help make our societies fairer, greener and more resilient to future…
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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…
