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Greenpeace's EU advocacy team in Brussels. Working on climate, energy, farming, forests, trade, pollution, lobby transparency, democracy and more
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The EU is still funding Putin's war in Ukraine
Very comprehensive feature by @annahbrt.bsky.social on EU countries -- including France -- dragging their feet to free themselves from Russian nuclear imports.
www.contexte.com/eu/article/e...
www.contexte.com/eu/article/e...
In depth - Why pulling the plug on Russian nuclear may prove tricky - Contexte
Seven months after pledging to curb Russian nuclear imports, the Commission has yet to act. As the bloc seeks to decouple from Moscow, Russian gas has dominated the political debate — but uranium depe...
www.contexte.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:26 AM
The EU is still funding Putin's war in Ukraine
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The #UNFCCC treaty for global cooperation on climate change serves the survival interests of everyone on this planet.
Every country in the world has agreed to it.
Trump withdrawing the US because it “no longer serves American interests” is not just ‘embarrassing’, it’s dangerous.
Every country in the world has agreed to it.
Trump withdrawing the US because it “no longer serves American interests” is not just ‘embarrassing’, it’s dangerous.
Outrage as Trump withdraws from key UN climate treaty along with dozens of international organisations
Experts decry move to leave UNFCCC as ‘embarrassing’ as president orders withdrawal from 66 international groups
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:41 PM
The #UNFCCC treaty for global cooperation on climate change serves the survival interests of everyone on this planet.
Every country in the world has agreed to it.
Trump withdrawing the US because it “no longer serves American interests” is not just ‘embarrassing’, it’s dangerous.
Every country in the world has agreed to it.
Trump withdrawing the US because it “no longer serves American interests” is not just ‘embarrassing’, it’s dangerous.
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Hope is an act of resistance, and holding strong to the belief that together we can - and will - create a a safer, cleaner, kinder world for future generations, is where positive change begins.
January 10, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Hope is an act of resistance, and holding strong to the belief that together we can - and will - create a a safer, cleaner, kinder world for future generations, is where positive change begins.
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“Von der Leyen can attempt to project an air of confidence in Paraguay, but the simple truth is that this unpopular deal is a disaster for the Amazon rainforest and no progressive MEP that is committed to forest protection should ever support it.”
— @greenpeace.eu campaigner Lis Cunha
#EUMercosur
— @greenpeace.eu campaigner Lis Cunha
#EUMercosur
Showdown incoming as MEPs signal discontent over EU-Mercosur deal but von der Leyen to sign anyway - Greenpeace European Unit
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is expected to travel to Paraguay next week to sign a deeply unpopular trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of four South American countries.
www.greenpeace.org
January 12, 2026 at 9:58 AM
“Von der Leyen can attempt to project an air of confidence in Paraguay, but the simple truth is that this unpopular deal is a disaster for the Amazon rainforest and no progressive MEP that is committed to forest protection should ever support it.”
— @greenpeace.eu campaigner Lis Cunha
#EUMercosur
— @greenpeace.eu campaigner Lis Cunha
#EUMercosur
tbh, even THIS STUFF has aged better than the #EUMercosur trade deal (and is of the same vintage)
( #StopEUMercosur )
( #StopEUMercosur )
January 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM
tbh, even THIS STUFF has aged better than the #EUMercosur trade deal (and is of the same vintage)
( #StopEUMercosur )
( #StopEUMercosur )
things as old as the negotiations on the #EUMercosur trade deal started, but which have aged better
( #StopEUMercosur )
( #StopEUMercosur )
January 9, 2026 at 3:33 PM
things as old as the negotiations on the #EUMercosur trade deal started, but which have aged better
( #StopEUMercosur )
( #StopEUMercosur )
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EU governments have approved a disastrous #EUMercosur trade deal, despite widespread opposition
Commission president von der Leyen is expected to sign it next week in Paraguay, but the EU Parliament still needs to have its say
This isn't over yet!
#StopEUMercosur
Commission president von der Leyen is expected to sign it next week in Paraguay, but the EU Parliament still needs to have its say
This isn't over yet!
#StopEUMercosur
Showdown incoming as MEPs signal discontent over EU-Mercosur deal but von der Leyen to sign anyway - Greenpeace European Unit
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is expected to travel to Paraguay next week to sign a deeply unpopular trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of four South American countries.
www.greenpeace.org
January 9, 2026 at 12:03 PM
EU governments have approved a disastrous #EUMercosur trade deal, despite widespread opposition
Commission president von der Leyen is expected to sign it next week in Paraguay, but the EU Parliament still needs to have its say
This isn't over yet!
#StopEUMercosur
Commission president von der Leyen is expected to sign it next week in Paraguay, but the EU Parliament still needs to have its say
This isn't over yet!
#StopEUMercosur
EU governments have approved a disastrous #EUMercosur trade deal, despite widespread opposition
Commission president von der Leyen is expected to sign it next week in Paraguay, but the EU Parliament still needs to have its say
This isn't over yet!
#StopEUMercosur
Commission president von der Leyen is expected to sign it next week in Paraguay, but the EU Parliament still needs to have its say
This isn't over yet!
#StopEUMercosur
Showdown incoming as MEPs signal discontent over EU-Mercosur deal but von der Leyen to sign anyway - Greenpeace European Unit
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is expected to travel to Paraguay next week to sign a deeply unpopular trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of four South American countries.
www.greenpeace.org
January 9, 2026 at 12:03 PM
EU governments have approved a disastrous #EUMercosur trade deal, despite widespread opposition
Commission president von der Leyen is expected to sign it next week in Paraguay, but the EU Parliament still needs to have its say
This isn't over yet!
#StopEUMercosur
Commission president von der Leyen is expected to sign it next week in Paraguay, but the EU Parliament still needs to have its say
This isn't over yet!
#StopEUMercosur
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And looking ahead to 2026, here are some of the climate court cases to watch
Including @greenpeace.nl's case with people from Bonaire against the Netherlands for lack of adequate climate targets and an adaptation plan – judgment due on 28 January
Including @greenpeace.nl's case with people from Bonaire against the Netherlands for lack of adequate climate targets and an adaptation plan – judgment due on 28 January
Ten climate litigation moments to look out for in 2026
1. Netherlands: Will court rule in favour of Bonaire islanders?
A group of Bonaire islanders, together with Greenpeace Nederland, filed a lawsuit against the Netherlands in early 2024, asking a court...
www.the-wave.net
January 7, 2026 at 11:05 AM
And looking ahead to 2026, here are some of the climate court cases to watch
Including @greenpeace.nl's case with people from Bonaire against the Netherlands for lack of adequate climate targets and an adaptation plan – judgment due on 28 January
Including @greenpeace.nl's case with people from Bonaire against the Netherlands for lack of adequate climate targets and an adaptation plan – judgment due on 28 January
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Some good news – major wins in court for the climate in 2025
Including:
@greenpeace.fr's case against Total's claims on its climate goals
@greenpeaceuk.bsky.social's win on North Sea oil and gas drilling
@greenpeace.no's victory against oil drilling, also in the North Sea
Including:
@greenpeace.fr's case against Total's claims on its climate goals
@greenpeaceuk.bsky.social's win on North Sea oil and gas drilling
@greenpeace.no's victory against oil drilling, also in the North Sea
Greenwashing, illegality and false claims: 13 climate litigation wins in 2025
Legal action has brought important decisions, from the scrapping of fossil fuel plants to revised climate plans
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Some good news – major wins in court for the climate in 2025
Including:
@greenpeace.fr's case against Total's claims on its climate goals
@greenpeaceuk.bsky.social's win on North Sea oil and gas drilling
@greenpeace.no's victory against oil drilling, also in the North Sea
Including:
@greenpeace.fr's case against Total's claims on its climate goals
@greenpeaceuk.bsky.social's win on North Sea oil and gas drilling
@greenpeace.no's victory against oil drilling, also in the North Sea
And looking ahead to 2026, here are some of the climate court cases to watch
Including @greenpeace.nl's case with people from Bonaire against the Netherlands for lack of adequate climate targets and an adaptation plan – judgment due on 28 January
Including @greenpeace.nl's case with people from Bonaire against the Netherlands for lack of adequate climate targets and an adaptation plan – judgment due on 28 January
Ten climate litigation moments to look out for in 2026
1. Netherlands: Will court rule in favour of Bonaire islanders?
A group of Bonaire islanders, together with Greenpeace Nederland, filed a lawsuit against the Netherlands in early 2024, asking a court...
www.the-wave.net
January 7, 2026 at 11:05 AM
And looking ahead to 2026, here are some of the climate court cases to watch
Including @greenpeace.nl's case with people from Bonaire against the Netherlands for lack of adequate climate targets and an adaptation plan – judgment due on 28 January
Including @greenpeace.nl's case with people from Bonaire against the Netherlands for lack of adequate climate targets and an adaptation plan – judgment due on 28 January
Some good news – major wins in court for the climate in 2025
Including:
@greenpeace.fr's case against Total's claims on its climate goals
@greenpeaceuk.bsky.social's win on North Sea oil and gas drilling
@greenpeace.no's victory against oil drilling, also in the North Sea
Including:
@greenpeace.fr's case against Total's claims on its climate goals
@greenpeaceuk.bsky.social's win on North Sea oil and gas drilling
@greenpeace.no's victory against oil drilling, also in the North Sea
Greenwashing, illegality and false claims: 13 climate litigation wins in 2025
Legal action has brought important decisions, from the scrapping of fossil fuel plants to revised climate plans
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Some good news – major wins in court for the climate in 2025
Including:
@greenpeace.fr's case against Total's claims on its climate goals
@greenpeaceuk.bsky.social's win on North Sea oil and gas drilling
@greenpeace.no's victory against oil drilling, also in the North Sea
Including:
@greenpeace.fr's case against Total's claims on its climate goals
@greenpeaceuk.bsky.social's win on North Sea oil and gas drilling
@greenpeace.no's victory against oil drilling, also in the North Sea
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The attacks on Venezuela are a flagrant breach of international and US law, and Trump’s own words make it clear that control and exploitation of their massive oil reserves is his current priority
And end to fossil fuels is vital to stop fueling wars, as well as the climate crisis
And end to fossil fuels is vital to stop fueling wars, as well as the climate crisis
Greenpeace International calls for protection of Venezuelan people amid oil-driven US intervention - Greenpeace International
Greenpeace International is deeply concerned about the most recent illegal military action by President Donald Trump against Venezuela.
www.greenpeace.org
January 5, 2026 at 8:54 AM
The attacks on Venezuela are a flagrant breach of international and US law, and Trump’s own words make it clear that control and exploitation of their massive oil reserves is his current priority
And end to fossil fuels is vital to stop fueling wars, as well as the climate crisis
And end to fossil fuels is vital to stop fueling wars, as well as the climate crisis
The attacks on Venezuela are a flagrant breach of international and US law, and Trump’s own words make it clear that control and exploitation of their massive oil reserves is his current priority
And end to fossil fuels is vital to stop fueling wars, as well as the climate crisis
And end to fossil fuels is vital to stop fueling wars, as well as the climate crisis
Greenpeace International calls for protection of Venezuelan people amid oil-driven US intervention - Greenpeace International
Greenpeace International is deeply concerned about the most recent illegal military action by President Donald Trump against Venezuela.
www.greenpeace.org
January 5, 2026 at 8:54 AM
The attacks on Venezuela are a flagrant breach of international and US law, and Trump’s own words make it clear that control and exploitation of their massive oil reserves is his current priority
And end to fossil fuels is vital to stop fueling wars, as well as the climate crisis
And end to fossil fuels is vital to stop fueling wars, as well as the climate crisis
"After more than 25 years of trying to force through an unsustainable and unfair trade agreement with Mercosur, it’s time for EU leaders to face the inescapable truth: it’s never going to happen." - Lis Cunha, trade campaigner
#StopEUMercosur #RespectTheAmazon
www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/issu...
#StopEUMercosur #RespectTheAmazon
www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/issu...
EU delays plans to sign unpopular trade deal with Mercosur - Greenpeace European Unit
Ursula von der Leyen will not travel to Brazil to sign the EU-Mercosur trade agreement this weekend, according to reports
www.greenpeace.org
December 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
"After more than 25 years of trying to force through an unsustainable and unfair trade agreement with Mercosur, it’s time for EU leaders to face the inescapable truth: it’s never going to happen." - Lis Cunha, trade campaigner
#StopEUMercosur #RespectTheAmazon
www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/issu...
#StopEUMercosur #RespectTheAmazon
www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/issu...
Thousands of hectares of forest will be lost forever, after the EU again delays action
The EU Commission, national authorities + companies now need to make sure the anti-deforestation law is implemented by end 2026 to break the link between EU consumption and deforestation once and for all
#EUDR
The EU Commission, national authorities + companies now need to make sure the anti-deforestation law is implemented by end 2026 to break the link between EU consumption and deforestation once and for all
#EUDR
Commission must implement EU anti-deforestation law by end 2026 to preserve credibility - Greenpeace European Unit
MEPs voted to delay and weaken the EU deforestation regulation, a 2023 law that ensures products sold in the EU do not cause the destruction of forests or the violation of human rights.
www.greenpeace.org
December 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Thousands of hectares of forest will be lost forever, after the EU again delays action
The EU Commission, national authorities + companies now need to make sure the anti-deforestation law is implemented by end 2026 to break the link between EU consumption and deforestation once and for all
#EUDR
The EU Commission, national authorities + companies now need to make sure the anti-deforestation law is implemented by end 2026 to break the link between EU consumption and deforestation once and for all
#EUDR
The EU Commission has bent to pressure from Germany and the car industry, taking the first steps to scrap the phase-out date for new petrol and diesel cars
Climate-heating emissions from transport are rising, and air pollution kills too many each year
No new polluting cars – more public transport
Climate-heating emissions from transport are rising, and air pollution kills too many each year
No new polluting cars – more public transport
Car industry spinning wheels as EU prolongs petrol and diesel - Greenpeace European Unit
The European Commission is making a U-turn on commitments to phase out petrol and diesel cars in the EU starting in 2035.
www.greenpeace.org
December 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The EU Commission has bent to pressure from Germany and the car industry, taking the first steps to scrap the phase-out date for new petrol and diesel cars
Climate-heating emissions from transport are rising, and air pollution kills too many each year
No new polluting cars – more public transport
Climate-heating emissions from transport are rising, and air pollution kills too many each year
No new polluting cars – more public transport
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The EU Commission's plan for affordable homes must not just boost sales for developers and speculators
Homes must be affordable to buy and rent – and to heat and cool
There is a risk that building and planning standards get axed to line developers pockets, and in the end do nothing for people
Homes must be affordable to buy and rent – and to heat and cool
There is a risk that building and planning standards get axed to line developers pockets, and in the end do nothing for people
EU must back affordable, cosy homes – not serve property developers - Greenpeace European Unit
The EU’s housing strategy, proposed by the European Commission today, must focus on affordability for people to live, not simply free up property developers to boost their business, Greenpeace has war...
www.greenpeace.org
December 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The EU Commission's plan for affordable homes must not just boost sales for developers and speculators
Homes must be affordable to buy and rent – and to heat and cool
There is a risk that building and planning standards get axed to line developers pockets, and in the end do nothing for people
Homes must be affordable to buy and rent – and to heat and cool
There is a risk that building and planning standards get axed to line developers pockets, and in the end do nothing for people
The EU Commission's plan for affordable homes must not just boost sales for developers and speculators
Homes must be affordable to buy and rent – and to heat and cool
There is a risk that building and planning standards get axed to line developers pockets, and in the end do nothing for people
Homes must be affordable to buy and rent – and to heat and cool
There is a risk that building and planning standards get axed to line developers pockets, and in the end do nothing for people
EU must back affordable, cosy homes – not serve property developers - Greenpeace European Unit
The EU’s housing strategy, proposed by the European Commission today, must focus on affordability for people to live, not simply free up property developers to boost their business, Greenpeace has war...
www.greenpeace.org
December 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The EU Commission's plan for affordable homes must not just boost sales for developers and speculators
Homes must be affordable to buy and rent – and to heat and cool
There is a risk that building and planning standards get axed to line developers pockets, and in the end do nothing for people
Homes must be affordable to buy and rent – and to heat and cool
There is a risk that building and planning standards get axed to line developers pockets, and in the end do nothing for people
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LEAK on 9th #Omnibus: Commission is about to publish a massive betrayal to human health and the environment:
☠️ Giving unlimited approval for #pesticides!
😵💫 Who will pay that bill, Ursula? #EUAgriFoodDays
💀 Who will profit: Big Polluters like #Bayer & #BASF: corporateeurope.org/en/2025/12/p...
☠️ Giving unlimited approval for #pesticides!
😵💫 Who will pay that bill, Ursula? #EUAgriFoodDays
💀 Who will profit: Big Polluters like #Bayer & #BASF: corporateeurope.org/en/2025/12/p...
December 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
LEAK on 9th #Omnibus: Commission is about to publish a massive betrayal to human health and the environment:
☠️ Giving unlimited approval for #pesticides!
😵💫 Who will pay that bill, Ursula? #EUAgriFoodDays
💀 Who will profit: Big Polluters like #Bayer & #BASF: corporateeurope.org/en/2025/12/p...
☠️ Giving unlimited approval for #pesticides!
😵💫 Who will pay that bill, Ursula? #EUAgriFoodDays
💀 Who will profit: Big Polluters like #Bayer & #BASF: corporateeurope.org/en/2025/12/p...
#EUMercosur: rumours are there may be a hasty attempt at a trilogue tomorrow if MEPs amend the safeguards for farmers today
Trying to wrap up 25 years of sensitive talks in a single day in one of the busiest weeks of the year = desperation
Meanwhile, Italy too now wants a delay
Read the room VDL!
Trying to wrap up 25 years of sensitive talks in a single day in one of the busiest weeks of the year = desperation
Meanwhile, Italy too now wants a delay
Read the room VDL!
December 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM
#EUMercosur: rumours are there may be a hasty attempt at a trilogue tomorrow if MEPs amend the safeguards for farmers today
Trying to wrap up 25 years of sensitive talks in a single day in one of the busiest weeks of the year = desperation
Meanwhile, Italy too now wants a delay
Read the room VDL!
Trying to wrap up 25 years of sensitive talks in a single day in one of the busiest weeks of the year = desperation
Meanwhile, Italy too now wants a delay
Read the room VDL!
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🚨Today, the European Parliament is discussing taxation of super-rich.
No tax justice = no social justice! 3️⃣6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ individuals hold the wealth of the bottom 50% - unacceptable!
EU should not protect these "bros" but #TaxTheSuperRich & fund people's need!
📸 11/12/2025, European Parliament - Brussels
No tax justice = no social justice! 3️⃣6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ individuals hold the wealth of the bottom 50% - unacceptable!
EU should not protect these "bros" but #TaxTheSuperRich & fund people's need!
📸 11/12/2025, European Parliament - Brussels
December 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🚨Today, the European Parliament is discussing taxation of super-rich.
No tax justice = no social justice! 3️⃣6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ individuals hold the wealth of the bottom 50% - unacceptable!
EU should not protect these "bros" but #TaxTheSuperRich & fund people's need!
📸 11/12/2025, European Parliament - Brussels
No tax justice = no social justice! 3️⃣6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ individuals hold the wealth of the bottom 50% - unacceptable!
EU should not protect these "bros" but #TaxTheSuperRich & fund people's need!
📸 11/12/2025, European Parliament - Brussels
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Omnibus sécurité des aliments : la nouvelle version ayant fuité hier du règlement est très inquiétante www.generations-futures.fr/actualites/o...
Omnibus sécurité des aliments : la nouvelle version ayant fuité hier du règlement est très inquiétante - Générations Futures
Le cauchemar continue et s’officialise. La Commission Européenne d’Ursula Von Der Leyen envisage vraiment de ramener l’Europe plus de 30 ans en arrière en
www.generations-futures.fr
December 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Omnibus sécurité des aliments : la nouvelle version ayant fuité hier du règlement est très inquiétante www.generations-futures.fr/actualites/o...