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PES welcomes the European Ocean Pact, calls for stronger commitments to save our oceans

PES welcomes the European Ocean Pact, calls for stronger commitments to save our oceans

Today, the European Commission presented the long-awaited European Ocean Pact ahead of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) taking place June 9th to 13th,…

Environment, Climate, Energy
The EPP attack against environmental NGOs is harmful

The EPP attack against environmental NGOs is harmful

The PES condemns the EPP’s accusations against environmental NGOs, undermining their advocacy work, funding, and crucial role in democracy.   In a recent Strasbourg Plenary debate on EU financing,…

Environment, Climate, Energy
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PES: To postpone but not to water down the EU deforestation regulation is good news

The PES welcomes the Plenary vote compromise on the EU Deforestation Regulation. The EUDR will be delayed by one year, but the text remains strong…

Environment, Climate, Energy
COP29 Azerbaijan

COP29: A positive financial outcome but lack of ambition

The Party of European Socialists (PES) supports the final COP29 text, which increases climate funding and resources to developing countries, but regrets the lack of…

Environment, Climate, Energy
Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, Teresa Ribera, speaks at the hearing in the European Parliament. (C) European Union, 2024. Source: EC - Audiovisual Service.

PES: Teresa Ribera ideal figure to deliver sustainable, fair and competitive EU 

Teresa Ribera has the vision to lead Europe towards a clean, just and prosperous future – this was clear from her performance in the European…

Environment, Climate, Energy
Commissioner-designate Dan Jørgensen addressing the European Parliament hearing in Brussels, Belgium. Photo: European Union, 2024. Source: EC – Audiovisual Service.

Citizens can depend on Dan Jørgensen to deliver energy and housing security

Securing clean and affordable energy, and ensuring adequate housing for all – European Commissioner-designate Dan Jørgensen has what it takes to deliver on two of…

Environment, Climate, Energy

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