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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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The EU must scrap the CAP
New farm subsidy system needed for post-Covid-19 Europe Brussels – The European Union must scrap its common agricultural policy (CAP) and start again to build a food and farming system…
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Seize the moment to deliver a green economic transformation, says Greenpeace – First hologram march in the European Capital
*** Action photos and videos will be uploaded here. Brussels, 23 April 2020 – European leaders met virtually today to discuss the EU Covid-19 response and how to raise funds.…
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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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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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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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EU Farm to Fork plan must tackle meat and dairy
Brussels – Greenpeace and 19 other NGOs wrote to European Commissioners Timmermans, Kyriakides, Wojciechowski and Sinkevičius, calling on them to stop ignoring meat and dairy in the European Commission’s upcoming…
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Have your say on the EU climate law
Exciting news: Inspired by the millions of people like you calling for urgent climate action, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has promised to bring forward an unprecedented EU…
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Green deal: EU Parliament gears up for climate fight with governments
Strasbourg/Brussels – The European Parliament has challenged governments and the European Commission to accelerate EU climate action, following a vote in Strasbourg about the European Green Deal.
