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Press releases03.07.2008

Hostages in Columbia and Ingrid Betancourt - Photo European Parliament

Ingrid Betancourt

Greens overjoyed at news of Betancourt liberation

It is with great joy that the Greens in the European parliament receive news of Ingrid Betancourt's liberation after six and a half years as a hostage of the Colombian guerrilla organisation FARC.

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EVENTSBrussels 03.07.2008

Conference on Tourism and Climate Change

Set the right climate for your holidays!

A conference on tourism and climate change

The purpose of the conference is to show that tourism is both responsible for but also a victim of climate change. The event should also be seen in preparation for the coming into force of Article 195 of the Treaty of Lisbon which foresees the inclusion of the tourism sector in the EU legislative procedure.

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EVENTSBrussels 01.07.2008

Which mobility between neighbours?

Which mobility between neighbours?

A Greens/EFA conference

The demographic ageing of the European population pleads in favour of the opening (welcoming?) to the migrants. From this point of view, the neighbours of the European Union have a geographical privilege. Is this really the case?

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EVENTSBrussels 30.06.2008

E-Polis

E-Polis

Launch of networking website

E-polis – European sustainable cities network – is a platform for local initiatives and NGOs whose purpose is to promote sustainable development and participation of civil society in urban development processes. e-polis aims to create and establish a European-wide network of such local initiatives/NGOs in order to share experiences and find partners.

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Press releases24.06.2008

Photovoltaic panel - Copyright: João Saraiva

New study calls for European renewables community

Heinrich Böll Foundation study presented today

At a time of changing climate and escalating energy prices, the study is calling for a European renewables community to be tasked with ending our dependence on nuclear and fossil fuels and meeting the energy challenges of the new century. It concludes that renewables could meet all of Europe's electricity needs if the right instruments and strategies are put in place.

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Press releases18.06.2008

Barbed wire - Copyright : Serdar Yagci

Returns directive

Greens condemn inhumane law on repatriating irregular migrants

The European Parliament has voted in favour of a so-called "compromise solution" that allows immigrants, even children, to be held for up to 18 months. It also imposes a blanket five year re-entry ban that will separate families. The Greens condemn this shameful directive and call for a humane, balanced migration policy.

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EVENTSStrasbourg 18.06.2008

What is happening in Turkey ?

What is happening in Turkey?

A Greens/EFA Conference

Greens/EFA invite guest speakers for a discussion on the current political crisis in Turkey

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Plenary FlashBrussels 13.06.2008

Plenary Strasbourg - Picture credit : Photo European Parliament - Architectes : Architecture Studio

Strasbourg Flash June 2008

Priorities of the Greens/EFA group for the Strasbourg session 16-19 June 2008

Priorities for the Greens include the reports on the waste framework directive, on the returns directive and on the European electricity market. The Council and Commission statements on the measures against oil price rises will also be a highlight for the group.

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Press releases13.06.2008

European Union - Copyright: Alexander Briel

Irish No to Lisbon treaty

Black Friday for Europe

The Irish No has once again demonstrated that national referenda are not an adequate instrument to decide European questions. The ratification process should go on and at the end we should take stock. EU member states will have to decide if they want to go for a more integrated Europe or if they opt to be members of little more than a free trade area.

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EVENTSBrussels 11.06.2008

Conference on climate migrants - Copyright : Collectif Argos

Climate migrants

How to protect the people who are affected by climate change

The conference will look at case studies and will look at adaptation strategies and solutions on how ato prevent climate migrations and to protect and compensate the affected people. A declaration on the protection of the climate migrants will be adopted at the end of the conference.

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Press releases05.06.2008

Nuclear power plant - Copyright : Robert Brown

Krško nuclear scare

Alarm bells ringing, information still lacking

The considerable media attention of the nuclear alarm across Europe has highlighted public awareness for the major risks posed by nuclear energy. All parties are clearly more afraid than they admit. We are still being kept in the dark about the exact content of the announcement from Slovenia that led to the warning system being activated.

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Video statement

EVENTSBrussels 04.06.2008

For a bullfighting-free Europe - Copyright: Colita

For a bullfighting-free Europe

Open seminar

The seminar organised by the Greens/EFA and animal protection organisations coincides with a two-day pro-bullfighting conference in the European Parliament. Green MEPs and guest speakers will argue that culture is no excuse for cruelty. An information stand will be present in the European parliament throughout the week.

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Olympic Games and China 

Olympic rights for human games

Olympic rights for human games

A Greens/EFA campaign on Olympic Games in China

Human rights must not be forgotten during the Olympic Games in Beijing this summer. With their campaign, the Greens/EFA want to address ways in which to raise the profile of the issue during and in the run-up to the Games. Whether by boycott of the opening ceremony or by other means, the Greens/EFA group believe respect for human rights must be at the forefront of EU policy towards China.

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EVENTSBrussels 14.05.2008

Filicopsida or Fern fronds - Copyright: texasmary

Climate change and biodiversity

A Greens/EFA hearing

Ahead of the 9th meeting (COP9) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Bonn, Germany, (19 to 30 May), the Greens/EFA organise a high-level hearing on "climate change and biodiversity". Experts of the UN, NGOs or the European Commission will debate on how to tackle the loss of biodiversity in the context of global warming.

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Press releases22.04.2008

Food or fuels? EN

Food prices and agrofuels

Greens call for moratorium on agrofuels

The Greens also call for a moratorium on the use of crops as an energy source. The boom in production of inefficient agrofuels at a time of rising food prices worldwide is creating competition between food and energy production. To counter this, Greens support biomass as an energy source, based on efficient use of residues and waste

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EVENTSBrussels 17.04.2008

Open Parliament - Copyright: OpenForum

“Locked in” in the European Parliament

IT monopolies, open standards, open source and EU procurement policy

Participative democracy relies increasingly on the ability of citizens to access public information and to communicate with elected politicians electronically. This conference considers the prospects for the European Parliament to adopt the use of open standards and open source software and to promote interoperability in the European ICT sector.

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EVENTSBrussels 16.04.2008

Reviewing the EU budget - Copyright: Kate Tero

Reviewing the EU budget

Work in progress

EU financing is a thorny issue. The Greens have invited civil society representatives to present their views on EU budget reform.

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Press releases03.04.2008

Freedom of speech and censorship - Copyright : Janne Ahvo

Human rights

Greens/EFA call for immediate EU and IOC response on Hu Jia verdict

Greens call on China to order the immediate, unconditional release of Hu Jia, Yang Chunlin, and other political prisoners. Only this can begin to reverse the slide towards further repression and send a signal that China is fit to run the Olympic Games.

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Press releasesBrussels 26.03.2008

Olympic Games

Greens/EFA call for EU boycott of opening ceremony

The Greens/EFA group regards the Olympic Games in China as much more than a sporting event: they must also be an opportunity to debate and contribute towards a visible improvement in democracy and human rights in China, as well as the situation of the Tibetan people and other ethnic and religious minorities.

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Trans European Networks of Transport

Trans European Networks of Transport (TEN-T)

Overall presentation of the different projects and space for debate at European level

Although some good projects have materialised in the past, the big problem of the TEN-T program is its slow progress especially in rail projects. A major lack of financing is one of the main problems of the network. If European transport policy is to seriously contribute in the fight against climate change it is crucial to reconsider the trans-European network as well as transport policy under the premise of economical, social and environmental sustainability and climate change.

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Press releasesBrussels 14.03.2008

EU Spring Summit

A summit of small-mindedness

The results of the summit confirm the suspicion that there is still no real move towards more sustainability. The Spring Council has proved that economic interests still rank higher than environmental protection. Even the alarming scenario regarding security policy challenges that will arise from climate change could not bring any improvements.

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Plenary round-upStrasbourg 13.03.2008

Sunflower

Greens/EFA Round-up 10-13 March 2008

Debriefing of the plenary session in Strasbourg

Green priorities for the session included the debate on the preparation of the European Council in Brussels as well as the reports on the health check of the CAP and on the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. Among other highlights were the statement on hostages in Columbia and the report on a global energy fund.

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InternationalStrasbourg 12.03.2008

Hostages in Columbia and Ingrid Betancourt - Photo European Parliament

Hostages in Columbia

The European Parliament demands the release of hostages in Columbia

After the declaration presented by EP President in support of the hostages held by the FARC, Greens/EFA MEPs held up a poster of Ingrid Betancourt. The Greens/EFA Group hopes that this message from the European Parliament succeeds in reaching the FARC.

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EnvironmentBrussels 10.03.2008

Health check EN

Health check of the CAP reform

The cure needs adjustment

It is time for the agricultural policy to correspond to the needs of society: agriculture contributes to the creation of jobs, the economic development of regions, the maintenance of cultural landscapes rich in biodiversity, food security and stopping climate change. In order to further promote these aims, the CAP needs serious changes. (pdf)

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Press releasesBrussels 06.03.2008

Petition for an "Open Parliament"

Greens call for end of Microsoft monopoly in the European Institutions

The European Parliament must practice what it preaches. At a press conference in the European Parliament, the Greens called for an end to the Microsoft monopoly in the European Institutions. The Greens along with the organisation Open Forum Europe presented a petition against the current situation.

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Press releasesBrussels 23.01.2008

Bali conference - Copyright: Christine Balderas

Energy and climate package

Commission proposal negatively prejudges outcome of international climate negotiations

The Greens expressed regret that proposed EU climate and energy legislation was based on an unambitious greenhouse gas reduction target of 20% by 2020. The laws should be based on the 30% reduction target, agreed by heads of state. The Greens also criticised the maintenance of a mandatory 10% biofuels target by 2020.

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Press releasesBrussels 21.11.2007

Nuclear power plant - Copyright : Robert Brown

Nuclear energy

New report highlights nuclear decline in spite of industry talk of renaissance

A new study, presented by the Greens/EFA group, highlights that the nuclear industry is in decline. The proportion of power generation, the number of reactors and the number under construction have all decreased, in contrast to the claims of the industry (updated version 31.12.2007)

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EnvironmentBrussels 30.01.2007

Food or fuels? EN

Food or fuels?

Greens highlight threats to food security and the environment from a 'plant fuel' expansion

One priority of the Greens/EFA 'Food Culture' campaign is to highlight the dangers of the current expansion in plant fuels. Converting scarce food resources into fuel creates food security problems, while the production of plant fuel is an energy-intensive process that raises environmental concerns (pdf)

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