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Greenpeace Slams EU Leaders for Trump-Style Deregulation

2/13/2026

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Greenpeace criticized EU governments for aligning with the deregulation agenda of U.S. President Donald Trump at an informal summit in Belgium, warning that plans from Germany, Italy, and Belgium could weaken EU checks and harm public welfare.
Magda Stoczkiewicz, Greenpeace's EU director, condemned the summit as harmful to communities.
EU leaders emphasized growth and competitiveness, prioritizing a simplification agenda and energy transition, and scheduled a follow-up meeting in March.

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Greenpeace criticized EU governments for aligning with the deregulation agenda of U.S. President Donald Trump at an informal summit in Belgium, warning that plans from Germany, Italy, and Belgium could weaken EU checks and harm public welfare.
Magda Stoczkiewicz, Greenpeace's EU director, condemned the summit as harmful to communities.
EU leaders emphasized growth and competitiveness, prioritizing a simplification agenda and energy transition, and scheduled a follow-up meeting in March.