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EFA created the Women’s Forum, a group that promotes women’s participation and empowerment inside the party, and which has organized the event “Women participation in politics. European and International perspectives” Feminism and equality are important principles in EFA. Gender quality is fundamental to build a fairer society. Therefore, EFA has set the path towards the…

EFA Island’s Forum, together with Coppieters Foundation and Fundacions Darder-Mascaró, organizes these dialogues to explore a special status and recognition for EU Islands Islands are an important element of Europe’s geography. Malta, Cyprus and Ireland are island states and 26 other regions of 13 states group together a total of 286 islands, where more than…

Borders in Europe can be changed through democratic means, but never through violence, threats, or terror Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion to Ukraine on 24th of February, Putin has recurrently violated international laws. He has invaded another state’s sovereign territory by violent means, he has committed war crimes, and recently he has claimed the…

The European party for self-determination is concerned about the possible consequences the escalation of tensions would mean for the people of the Republic of Artsakh The European Free Alliance calls for an immediate end to hostilities between Azerbaijani and Armenian troops in Armenian territory following reports of clashes in local media this morning. The escalation…

Coinciding with Moravian Day, EFA and its member party the Moravian Movement will organise a conference in Brno on the need to strengthen the role of European Regions in the EU policy-making process At a time when the European Union is facing great challenges and uncertainty, many see this as an opportunity for a re-think…

Ana Miranda MEP is committed to fighting more than ever for social justice, for feminism, and for a green future in Europe The EFA Group in the European Parliament has today a new MEP. Ana Miranda, BNG MEP, takes her seat in the European Parliament to stand up for Galiza and the People’s right to…

The United Nations confirms the political persecution and repression against pro-independence Catalan leaders after the 2017 referendum The United Nations Human Rights Committee has published a document today confirming that the Spanish State violated the Catalan political prisoners’ political rights after the 2017 independence referendum. The Catalan leaders were suspended from public duties prior to…

The event titled “Global warming, food and energy crisis: facing the challenges, democratically anticipating transitions in the territories” will count on the participation of EFA President, Lorena López de Lacalle, and EFA MEP, François Alfonsi Régions et Peuples Solidaires 27th Summer University will be celebrated in Aix-les-Bains (Savoy) next Friday and Saturday. This year, the…

Ana Miranda, EFA Vice-President (BNG), and the BNG leader, Ana Pontón will attend the event to welcome a new government in Colombia, one which stands for equality and diversity Colombia is about to open a new future. Last June, the Colombian people decided to advance towards equality and plurality by electing Gustavo Petro as their…

The European Parliament has voted to include gas and nuclear energy in the green taxonomy of the EU, so they will be considered green investments The European Free Alliance regrets that the European Parliament has decided to include gas and nuclear energy in the EU’s green taxonomy. This Wednesday, the European Parliament voted to recognise…