The issues we work on
The European Union is home to half a billion people, and is one of the largest economies in the world, with environmental and social impacts far beyond its borders. The EU must work to protect people, nature and the planet.
Based in Brussels, the Greenpeace European Unit monitors and analyses the work of the EU institutions, exposes deficient EU policies and laws, and challenges decision-makers to implement solutions that work for people and the planet.
Climate and Energy
#Renewables
A diverse and distributed renewable energy system can provide clean energy for…
Nature and Food
#Farming
Industrial farming has a huge impact on the climate, the local environment…
Democracy and Europe
#Democracy
To protect our planet our governments must also protect democracy. People have…
#Plastic
Plastic pollution is choking our rivers and oceans. It’s time for the…
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EU delays plans to sign unpopular trade deal with Mercosur
Ursula von der Leyen will not travel to Brazil to sign the EU-Mercosur trade agreement this weekend, according to reports
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Commission must implement EU anti-deforestation law by end 2026 to preserve credibility
MEPs voted to delay and weaken the EU deforestation regulation, a 2023 law that ensures products sold in the EU do not cause the destruction of forests or the violation of human rights.
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Car industry spinning wheels as EU prolongs petrol and diesel
The European Commission is making a U-turn on commitments to phase out petrol and diesel cars in the EU starting in 2035.