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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Tax the super-rich to fill EU budget gaps
Brussels, 18 June 2026 – EU governments are meeting on 18 and 19 June in Brussels to discuss the EU’s next long-term budget for the years 2028-2034, and how to…
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EU Parliament backs EU-US deal on tariffs, oil and gas
Brussels – The European Parliament has voted to back an EU-US trade deal that would see the EU completely drop tariffs on US goods, in exchange for a capped 15%…
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In EU first, Denmark plans to cut nitrate limit in drinking water to reduce cancer risk
The new Danish government plans to lower the level of nitrate in drinking water, which mainly comes from agricultural sources and is linked to colorectal and bowel cancer risk