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Commission takes major step to ban three bee-harming pesticides
Governments must close remaining loopholes The European Commission has proposed a ban of three neonicotinoid pesticides known to harm bees and other species, except for use in permanent greenhouses, according…
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In just five weeks almost 500,000 people ask EU to ban glyphosate
Brussels – In just five weeks, almost half a million Europeans have signed a petition calling on the European Commission to ban the controversial weedkiller glyphosate. On Wednesday, the European…
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TTIP Q&A – unpacking EU-US trade talks
Find the answers to all these questions at the link below. What does TTIP stand for and what is it about? What is the focus of negotiations? When…
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Commission breaks pledge to bring EU targets in line with Paris climate deal
Brussels – The European Commission has broken its pledge to bring EU climate targets in line with the Paris climate deal, said Greenpeace. COP21 Earth Balloon Action in Paris. In…
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Updated CETA declaration shows contempt for EU citizens and parliaments
Brussels – An updated version of the EU and Canada’s joint declaration on CETA fails to address fundamental problems with the trade deal, as the revision only concerns three minor…
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EU-US talks delayed as Greenpeace continues protest
Brussels – For the past hours thirty Greenpeace activists from seven countries have blocked the entrances to the Brussels building where EU and US negotiators were due to hold secret…
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EU lifeline to coal could derail renewable energy transition
Coal plants would be eligible for subsidies until at least 2026 Brussels, 30 November 2016 – A package of policy proposals released today by the European Commission threatens to derail…
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CETA spin unspun
A myth-busting Q&A on the EU-Canada trade deal Resistance to the EU-Canada trade deal, CETA, in Belgium and on the streets of Europe has shone a spotlight on concerns over…
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Commission fails to regulate new GMOs after intense US lobbying
Brussels – The European Commission has shelved a legal opinion confirming that a new breed of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) must undergo rigorous safety testing and labelling. This follows intense…
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Greenpeace blockade against EU-US trade talks lifted
Brussels – The Greenpeace blockade on EU-US trade talks has been lifted after Belgian police secured a side entrance for negotiators. CORRECTED: Photos and video of today’s protest available here…
