Ceuta shows that we need trust, solidarity and effective management of our external borders. We also require long-term action to address the causes of forced migration. europeangreens.eu/news/stateme...

Statement on the tragedy at Ceuta, ahead of Tuesday’s meeting of EU interior ministers

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Hungary will shut down the Paks nuclear power plant on Sunday for the first time in its 44-year history. Climate change means a lack of cooling water in summer is a real challenge for Europe’s nuclear industry. www.dw.com/en/hungary-t...

Hungary to shut sole nuclear plant for first time on Sunday

Record-low water levels on the Danube forced the Paks plant offline, leaving Hungary facing a potential power crunch.

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This image. From photographer Maximilien Lamy, it shows why we need to step up our action on climate during Ireland’s EU Presidency: europeangreens.eu/news/heatwav...

Sam Maguire cup taking the train from Dublin to Mayo. I love it, travelling in style! www.rte.ie/sport/footba...

Happy birthday James Lovelock, proposer of the Gaia Hypothesis. Sorely missed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_L...

James Lovelock - Wikipedia

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Australia cut supplies of alumina to Russia four years ago. Ireland should do the same with Aughinish, instead of kicking the issue to touch. www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

'No adverse' Aughinish findings, but lack of Russian data

An independent review into Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia has made no "adverse findings" against the plant.

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😍🚌Our favourite activity while visiting a new country (ft. @ciarancuffe.bsky.social)🚌😍 Can you guess which city this is in? 👀 Here’s a clue: the Green party there has been protesting alongside the students for the past 1.5 years, against their corrupt government and President.

Good. A strong clear message from New York’s Mayor: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/n...

Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a ‘War Criminal’ and Calls on U.S. to Arrest Him

Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenged the U.S. to execute an international arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, which New York itself cannot do.

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Slowing down action on climate is a crazy move as temperatures skyrocket. The European Commission needs to accelerate, not slow down plans to reduce emissions. www.bbc.com/news/article...

EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses

Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

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Good. European Commission publishes its Electrification Plan. Now let's ensure electricity is cheaper than gas for consumers across the continent. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Commission boosts Europe\'s competitiveness, decarbonisation and independence with Electrification Action Plan and ETS review

The Commission today presents an Electrification Action Plan to make Europe the first electro-powered continent, and a stronger carbon market to support EU\'s industry in the clean transition and elec...

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Shots of fire-fighting aircraft refueling in the Seine to fight the Fontainebleau fire will be one of those iconic images of the European heatwave. We must scale up climate action. youtu.be/n64yPFjd2F0?...

🔥 Ravitaillement des Canadairs dans la Seine pour combattre l'incendie de la forêt de Fontainebleau

YouTube video by CLPRESS / Agence de presse

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Love this photo print by Erica Coburn at the RHA summer show: ‘Different Strokes’. The magic of a warm day on the Dublin coast.

Building renovations need to be more targeted, better monitored and more focused on results. A clear message from the European Court of Auditors. #EPBD www.eca.europa.eu/en/news?ref=...

Ouch! 80% of Dublin’s electricity going to data centres? Tom Parlon, chair of the Irish Data Centres Supplier Alliance needs reminding that his members cannot ignore environmental and consumer concerns. europeancorrespondent.com/en/r/chat-ar...

Thousands have died from extreme heat in Europe. We need a Heat Summit to prepare for the future: europeangreens.eu/news/wildfir...

Wildfires: Europe needs a Heat Summit now

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So Minister Seán Canney shifts blame for road safety onto the rsa.ie after deaths rise? He must show political leadership: split the RSA in two: one with funding, a clear mandate and ambition to reduce deaths and injuries, the other focused on administration. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...

NATO’s summit in Turkey must not distract from the sham trial of Istanbul’s Mayor. #Freeİmamoğlu europeangreens.eu/news/greens-...

Turkey NATO summit must not distract from political persecution of Istanbul Mayor

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With more Ukrainian civilian deaths from Russian drones in Kyiv, the investigation into Aughinish Alumina’s activities must not be delayed. Here’s a useful long read from RTÉ’s Tony Connelly: www.rte.ie/news/analysi...

How Aughinish overshadowed Ireland's Presidency fanfare

Ireland has been impressive with the launch of its six-month EU Presidency, but the spectre of the Aughinish Alumina investigation has overshadowed the fanfare, writes Europe Editor Tony Connelly.

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Delivering green energy takes time, and patience, a useful explainer from the UK: www.theguardian.com/business/ng-...

Why can’t Britain turn its green revolution into cheap energy? A visual analysis

Labour has approved a wave of renewable energy projects, but turning plans into power remains slow. Why is that?

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Workers at the Aughinish alumina refinery must be protected, but it is vital that exports of materials to Russia that could be used in weapons or drones are halted. europeangreens.eu/news/irish-e...

Irish EU presidency must close Russian war alumina loophole immediately

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A proud moment as Ireland takes over the EU Presidency, but crucial that climate and cost of living concerns take centre-stage: greenparty.ie/news/climate...

Sure, we’re going to need more air conditioning, and ideally it will be solar powered. But let’s ensure we tackle the causes, as well as the symptoms of the climate crisis. www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

As Europe swelters, the Green Deal faces its summer test

As Europeans anxiously await a second heatwave in less than two weeks, access to air conditioning has become a powerful symbol of the tensions between social fairness and the European Union's climate ...

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Sadly, images of overworked hospital staff might be more appropriate than ice-cream and beach bodies as the death toll rises with Europe’s heat dome heading east. www.france24.com/en/live-news...

Europe heatwave swamps hospitals, halts parties

Street parties and music festivals were cancelled and alcohol sales limited in parts of western Europe on Friday, as a deadly heatwave choking 150 million people with temperatures above 35C was foreca...

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Big shout out to the @Greenparty.ie crew at Dublin Pride today. One Story. Many Voices. Scéal Amháin. Go Leor Guthanna.

One year ago, Viktor Orbán tried to ban Budapest Pride. This year, Budapest will march free. europeangreens.eu/news/orban-t...

Orbán tried to ban Pride - Now Budapest marches free

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As weather records are broken this heatwave needs to be a wake-up call. EU government leaders must meet and urgently strengthen Europe’s climate protections and the Green Deal. europeangreens.eu/news/heatwav...

Heatwave: Greens call for emergency meeting of EU government leaders

Heatwave: The European Green Party asks that this meeting prepares an emergency meeting of EU government leaders to urgently strengthen Europe’s climate protections and the Green Deal.

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The challenges of our time cannot be solved by an isolated nation-state alone. As Keir Starmer departs here’s hoping the UK Labour Party is willing to engage again with Europe. europeangreens.eu/news/starmer...

Heatwaves are silent killers. Europe must step up its efforts to cut emissions. europeangreens.eu/news/heatwav...

Georgian opposition leader Elene Khoshtarias has been in jail since last year for damaging an election poster. Her health is deteriorating. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze must take action to protect her. #Georgia oc-media.org/jailed-georg...

Jailed Georgian opposition politician Khoshtaria’s health deteriorating, lawyer says

Elene Khoshtaria is serving a 1.5 year prison sentence in Rustavi.

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'Saving the turf'. An art piece by Conchúr O'Coinleáin at the RHA's Summer Show in Dublin. rhagallery.ie/events/exhib...