From September 19 to 22, I visited Croatia to get an idea of the marine protected areas in a Mediterranean country and to see to what extent the EU decisions regarding marine protection are implemented on the ground. I met with NGOs to talk about the challenges but also successes in marine and…

We have little over a year left until the next European elections campaign is going to kick off. However, for me it is clear that after three great terms, I will not run again at the next European Elections. I want to make sure that the new person in charge, preparing this group for the times ahead,…

Today, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gave her State of the European Union address. In the annual address, she presented emergency measures in response to the energy crisis as well as expressed continued support for Ukraine.

Energy crisis proposals - Commenting on the proposals presented today by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ahead of the meeting of EU Energy Ministers on Friday (9 September) Ska Keller MEP, President of the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament, says:

Today and tomorrow, European Union heads of state and government will meet at the European Council Summit in Brussels to discuss among other things Ukraine’s prospective candidacy for EU membership. The Greens/EFA Group strongly believes that Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans should be given…

Overfishing and harmful fishing techniques have been tolerated for far too long, disturbing the balance of marine ecosystems and damaging marine habitats. Marine litter has created large garbage patches of plastic in the oceans that marine animals ingest and get entangled in. Extraction of oil and…