We put the rights and freedom of all human beings at the front and center of all policies for a more democratic European Union
What we achieved for you
The reduction of the voting age to 16
More gender balance in company boards and more gender equality in corporate decision-making
Defending Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in the EU and taking measures to combat cyberviolence
A regulation to stop EU Member States not respecting EU values from receiving EU money
The corporate sustainability due diligence directive: companies will be held responsible for their or their business partners’ activities that harm people and the environment
We managed to introduce specific obligations for Members to publish meetings with representatives of third countries or interest groups and to declare their assets at the beginning and end of each mandate
We ensured the adoption by Parliament of tighter rules for conflicts of interest, side incomes, travels and gifts to offer additional safeguards against corruption
Protecting NGOs and civil society from government attacks with the initiative of a new EU cross-border statute
A European Media Freedom Act and an anti-SLAPPS directive to protect journalists and human rights and environmental defenders from abusive litigation
Curbing the power of internet gatekeepers with the DSA/DMA to tackle hate and disinformation, manipulative adverts and online surveillance
Curbing the potential social damage by increasingly widely-used AI decision tools with the AI act
We keep fighting for
Ensuring public funds benefit all citizens, not autocrats and their corrupt cronies
Continuing the fight for transparency and integrity and against corruption
An EU funded and EU led Search and Rescue Mission in the Mediterranean
Welcoming people that seek help with humanity and solidarity, not with fear
Full equality between men and women in all areas of employment and public life
On the initiative of Greens/EFA Members of the European Parliament, the deteriorating rule of law in Hungary is of great concern to the European Parliament. In multiple resolutions the European Parliament has voiced those concerns and is calling on the EU Member States to act.
These resolutions are usually adopted with a large majority of Greens/EFA, christian democrats, social democrats liberals and Left. National conservatives and the far right have voted against.
We advocate for robust measures to combat corruption in the EU institutions, particularly in light of scandals like 'Qatargate'. The Group calls for meaningful reforms to ensure the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and professional integrity within the European Parliament. We stress the importance of public scrutiny, democratic oversight, and full transparency in the revision of ethics rules, whistleblower protection, lobby transparency, and enforcement of sanctions.
Additionally, we propose concrete actions such as establishing an independent ethics body, enhancing whistleblower protection, reforming the transparency register, and enforcing strict sanctions for rule violations. We aim to strengthen democracy, integrity, and citizens' participation in Europe through comprehensive reforms, including electoral law changes, treaty amendments, and regulations on political campaigning and party financing. Our Group advocates for respect for EU law, rapid action on violations, and full transparency in handling infringement procedures.
Keywords: eu parliament, corruption, Qatargate, transparency, lobby, democracy, integrity
The EU safeguards privacy through various measures, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), spearheaded by the Greens/EFA Group, setting a global standard for data protection.
We advocate for technology neutrality, ensuring fair treatment for digital services. We prioritise the public interest over corporate agendas, advocating for ethical design and internet accessibility for all. We champion net neutrality to prevent discrimination in internet traffic and push for fair taxation of big tech companies to fund public services and a ban of facial recognition in public spaces. Moreover, we oppose upload filters and "link taxes" that threaten free expression online.
Our group stresses the importance of lifelong learning to adapt to the changing job market and advocate for strong cybersecurity measures to protect citizens. We promote transparency in government and digital platforms, advocating for open data and privacy by design. Additionally, we advocate for the right to access digital content across borders and oppose geo-blocking to foster cultural diversity in the digital world. Overall, we aim to ensure digital technology serves the interests of individuals and society as a whole, emphasising human accountability and rights in the digital age.
Keywords: privacy, data protection, digital, open data, net neutrality
Push backs are illegal attempts to stop migrants and refugees from reaching the EU. To stop push backs at EU borders, we advocate for a welcoming Europe, with a migration policy grounded in human rights and solidarity. We condemn the violence, arbitrary detention, and pushbacks migrants face at EU borders, emphasising the need for safe and regular migration channels.
The Greens oppose agreements with authoritarian regimes aimed at preventing people from arriving, advocating instead for policies that uphold the right to seek asylum and respect the human rights of migrants. We criticise right-wing narratives that scapegoat migrants and advocate for comprehensive policies addressing societal and economic challenges.
We believe that fulfilling human rights obligations, like refugee protection, and building inclusive societies will uphold European values and enrich societies culturally and economically. We oppose the recent reforms of the Common European Asylum System, which we see as even more repressive than the current system and failing to uphold migrants' rights. We call for an end to EU funding for countries engaging in human rights violations at borders and urges the European Commission to take action against such practices.
Keywords: pushbacks, migration, immigration, refugees, asylum, asylum seekers, eu borders