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New EU mechanism to help workers and regions make fossil free shift is not enough

14 January 2020

The European Commission has launched proposals for a package to help workers and communities make the shift to fossil free societies – a policy Friends of the Earth Europe and unions have for years demanded. The proposal is part of the EU Green Deal, unveiled in December 2019.

18 December 2019

An atmosphere of attack - new podcast

A vibrant and protected civic space is an essential part of a healthy democracy - but it's under attack.

16 Friends of the Earth member organisations have told us they are facing restrictions, intimidation, harassment and attacks - what we collectively call 'shrinking space'.

In this episode of our podcast we hear how shrinking space for civil society is affecting our members in Austria and in Cyprus, what the causes are - and importunatly how to respond.

Austria, Cyprus
11 December 2019

EU Green Deal: fails to slam on the brakes

In only her second week in office, new European Commission President von der Leyen has today set out a major environmental package to set the EU on a new environmental and climate path.

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People across Europe face common problems – from inequality to discrimination, and unhealthy environments. These issues will not be solved by retreating into nationalism and division.

 

We can create more caring, democratic, equal, inclusive societies when we work together for the good of people and communities all over Europe.

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Thriving civic space for strong European democracy
4 Dec 2019

Thriving civic space for strong European democracy

Big Oil and gas buying influence in Brussels - report
24 Oct 2019

Big oil and gas buying influence in Brussels

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