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Biden win offers hope: EU leaders must get to action

7 November 2020

Joe Biden has defeated Trump in the U.S. election, offering potential hope for people and the planet.

Jagoda Munić, director of Friends of the Earth Europe, reacted with the following statement:

“Biden’s narrow victory offers a glimmer of hope for people and the planet.

16 September 2020

EU Commission ups climate target in State of the Union

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her first State of the Union speech this morning in the European Parliament in Brussels, in which she proclaimed Europe must lead the way from fragility to vitality after the Covid-19 crisis, and proposed a higher 2030 climate target.

Reacting to Jagoda Munic, director, Friends of the Earth Europe had this to say:

7 July 2020

Belgium: For a fair consultation on radioactive waste - #covidsolidarity

Stories of solidarity under coronavirus

Coronavirus hasn’t affected everyone equally. We're sharing stories from across our European and global network of what lockdown and life under coronavirus look like around the world. Hearing from those who are among the worst affected, and how they are taking action.

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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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30 Oct 2020

Community Energy: A practical guide to reclaiming power

12 May 2020

From Fragility to Resilience: How EU Covid-19 recovery plans can tackle pandemic and planetary breakdown

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