Open letter to Mr Barroso on anti-discrimination Directive

The returns directive

A Greens/EFA position paper

The Greens would welcome the formulation of a common migration policy, if it is not regressive in relation to the situation in individual countries. We favour upward harmonisation.

The postal directive

A Greens/EFA approach

Greens/EFA consider that the objective of the Postal Directives is to guarantee a high-quality universal service. The opening of the market is not an objective in itself, but eventually a mean to facilitate the achievement of a high-quality universal service (pdf)

Homophobia in Europe

Greens/EFA motion for a resolution

Greens/EFA affirm that the EU institutions and Member States have a duty to ensure that in the EU human rights are respected, protected and promoted and urge the competent Polish authorities to refrain from proposing or adopting a anti-homosexual law and to condemn public leaders inciting discrimination and hatred based on sexual orientation

World Social Forum

A Green/EFA delegation will attend the first meeting of the WSF in Africa

"Peoples' struggles, peoples' alternatives" is the overarching theme of this year's WSF. More than 100,000 people are expected to participate, including a delegation from the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament.

Posting of workers

Background briefing note on the application of the Posting of Workers Directive

The Posting of Workers Directive aims to guarantee minimum employment standards for employees who are posted cross-border in the EU, based on the principle: 'equal pay for equal work'. Elisabeth Schroedter's report assesses its application in the context of the debate on the Services Directive.

Common immigration policy

Greens/EFA motion for a resolution

A coherent European immigration policy can only be successful if linked to an integration policy to secure the integration of migrants into the labour market, access to schools and education, social and health services and access to social, cultural and political participation

Services of General Interest

Greens present vision for public services in Europe

The Greens/EFA group presented their vision on Services of General Interest in Europe. The paper highlights the need for strong and modern public services to achieve objectives of general interest. These services need to be not only protected from competition rules but also reinforced and developed.

The Services Directive - equal access, conditions and protection!

The EU-commission proposal needs to be improved! Our leaflet tells you why and how.

The free movement of services is one of the four fundamental freedoms of the EU. However, the proposed directive puts services at risk. Profound changes are necessary. Check out our arguments and support our fight for equal access, conditions and protection for all service providers and users. (pdf)

Workers' health and Chemicals

A fact sheet for the campaign 'REACH UP - For a toxic free future'

Did you know that there are around between 32 500 occupational cancer deaths in Europe related to chemicals every year? The new EU-legislation on chemicals called REACH could help to reduce this number. Find out more about risky chemicals at workplaces!

Against the Bolkestein Directive: a Green alternative

Position paper by the Greens/EFA group criticizes Services Directive

The European Commission has proposed a Directive on the free movement of services within the EU. However, it is too far reaching as it would lead to a massive lowering of social and environmental standards in Europe. Find out about the reasons and get to know the Green alternative.

Towards a Real European Policy on Immigration and Asylum

Background paper: immigration cannot be managed as a mechanical operation

For decades EU states have tried to reduce the number of immigrants - both asylum seekers and labour immigrants - to a minimum. They failed neglecting the fact that all migration is a natural phenomenon. We call for a fair regulation of migration into the EU which fully respects human rights.