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Gregorova worked on a huge EU loan to Ukraine that will be backed by Russian assets

The European Union will release up to 35 billion euros to help Ukraine. The financial injection will be backed by frozen Russian assets. Members of the European Parliament agreed on this today. Pirate MEP Markéta Gregorová, who worked on the proposal as shadow rapporteur, said it was a matching loan from the G7 countries.
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Debriefing of the October II 2024 plenary session

This week during the Plenary session, Greens/EFA priorities included migration, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, defending our forests and the fight against climate change.
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Plenary press briefing

Greens/EFA Co-Presidents Terry Reintke and Bas Eickhout present the Greens/EFA priorities for the plenary session and the latest developments of the European news
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Bas Eickhout and Volodomir Zelensky shaking hands
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President of Ukraine Volodomir Zelensky in the European Parliament

Ahead of the European Council Summit on 17th-18th October, political group leaders met the President of Ukraine, Volodomir Zelensky. "The Greens/EFA stand with Ukraine and will keep up with support for as long it takes. Pro-European forces in this house need to work together in ensuring the financial and military support Ukraine needs." s…
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Diana Riba calls for strengthening diplomacy to achieve peace in Ukraine

EFA President, Diana Riba i Giner intervened in the plenary debate on continued financial and military support for Ukraine by EU Member States. Diana focused her efforts on insisting on the diplomatic route to bring an end to the war.
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Greens/EFA concerns about Prime Minister Orbán's visit to Moscow

In this situation, the visit of the Prime Minister of Hungary to Moscow represents a clear breach of the principle of sincere cooperation and massively damages the Union's reputation.
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EU leaders must stand firm on support for Ukraine & candidate countries

During the European Council summit, EU leaders will focus on Ukraine, enlargement and agriculture policy. "We need to better coordinate our efforts to supply Ukraine with the tools and resources it needs to win this war." said Philippe Lamberts. On agriculture policy, "the European Commission's hastily proposed revision of the CAP defies …
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Debriefing of the February II plenary session

Greens/EFA priorities for the plenary week included the Nature Restoration Law, protection of the environment through criminal law, Alexei Navalny, data collection and sharing by short-term accommodation services, protection of journalists and human rights defenders and, Ukraine and Gaza.
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2 years of war in Ukraine

We honour the brave Ukrainians who are still defending themselves from Putin's aggression. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the war. Here we highlight volunteers from Promote Ukraine that have been supporting soldiers with supplies and moral support.
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Debriefing of the February I plenary session

Greens/EFA priorities for the plenary week included EU 2040 Climate Targets, farmers' protests, GMOs, Russian interference, rule of law and media freedom in Greece, support to Ukraine, quality traineeships in the EU, Norway's seabed mining in the Arctic and the EU’s priorities for the UN Commission on the Status of Women.