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Plenary round-upBrussels 05.09.2008

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Greens/EFA Round-up 1-4 September

Debriefing of the plenary session in Brussels

Green priorities for the session included the reports by Green MEPs on freight transport, on the Dublin system for asylum applications and on community sanctions in the field of human rights. The Council and Commission statements on the situation in Georgia was also a highlight for the group.

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Press releases03.09.2008

Hu Jia

Sakharov Prize

Greens/EFA nominate Chinese dissident Hu Jia

The European Parliament annually awards the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to honour individuals or organisations for their efforts on behalf of human rights and fundamental freedoms and against oppression and injustice. The Greens/EFA and ALDE groups in the European Parliament nominated Chinese dissident Hu Jia in the name of all Chinese and Tibetans who have fought against repression.

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InternationalBrussels 01.09.2008

Situation in Georgia

Greens/EFA motion for a resolution

The Greens/EFA take the view that there can be no military solution to the conflicts in the Caucasus and criticise strongly, in that connection, the attack by Georgian forces on the Tskhinvali region and strongly condemns the disproportinate Russian military response. They also reaffirm their support for the independence and the territorial integrity of Georgia and calls on the Russian authorities to fully respect the sovereignty of that country.

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EVENTSFrankfurt/Oder and Słubice 28.08.2008

Green European Summer University

Bridging the gaps

First Green European Summer University

From 28 to 31 August 2008, the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament held the first “Green European Summer University” at the German Polish border. Themed “Bridging the gaps”, the event brought together almost 1000 people from all walks of life. Four plenary sessions, 60 workshops, 10 cultural events and 13 thematic excursions were organised.

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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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