European Parliament adopts report on green jobs by Green MEP

The European Parliament today adopted a report on the jobs potential of the sustainable economy by German Green rapporteur Elisabeth Schroedter.

Speaking after the vote, Elisabeth Schroedter said: "The Greens have long advocated that Europe commit to a true Green New Deal, speeding up the transition to the green economy as the only viable response to the current economic crisis".

Arnold Cassola, Alternattiva Demokratika spokesperson on EU and International Affairs, added: "It is very welcome that a large majority of MEPs from different political groups have supported this report, which highlights the huge potential for creating new green jobs and transforming existing jobs into green jobs across Europe.

"The Greens and Alternattiva Demokratika have long been saying that this is the only way forward in today's world. We look forward to strong commitment on everybody's part, even in Malta, to a real Green New Deal."