Introduction of an EU-wide financial transactions tax - Written question to...
The EU Commission says they are critical towards the introduction of such a tax due to economic as well as legal considerations, according to the answer by EU Commissioner László Kovács to a written...
View ArticleExchange of views with the President of the European Council - Mr. Van Rompuy...
The Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament met with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy on Tuesday 11 January to discuss his role as President thus far. Group Co-Presidents Rebecca Harms...
View ArticleEssay contest 'Women and climate change' - Call for papers deadline 1 June
At first glance, it might seem unintuitive to link climate change and gender issues. However, climate change and climate impacts are not gender neutral. Gender equality is a critical component of...
View ArticleWomen's rights - Country briefings
The Greens/EFA have decided to implement a tool for their colleagues and for the citizens: country briefings about women's rights. The aim of this action is to encourage the Members of the European...
View ArticleInternational Agreement on a Reinforced Economic Union - A legal opinion by...
The financial crisis is compelling the European Union to revise the structure and the functioning of the EMU so to regain confidence of the financial markets. Important decisions have been taken at the...
View ArticleSocial dimension of the EMU - A letter from Greens/EFA Co-Presidents to...
In view of the European Council on the Social Dimension of the EMU on 27-28 June, the Greens/EFA Co-Presidents sent a letter calling on Barroso and Van Rompuy to change from intergovernmental...
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