[4][5][6] The organization has been a key participant in the European movement against GMOs which has been successful in stopping the planting of GM crops across most of Europe.

[10] One of FoEE's campaigns aims to protect nature and biodiversity by supporting local groups in their preservation initiatives.

Such subsidiaries of multinational companies often fail to respect EU laws and workers’ rights when operating abroad, and victims too often do not have access to justice.

[16] FoEE recognizes and promotes the environmental, economic and social benefits of reducing Europe's resource consumption.

[17][18][19] The organization promotes the reuse and recycling of materials, opposes incineration, and is calling for the full implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the EU 2030 Agenda.

[20] FoEE's School of Sustainability project is inspired by the Latin American Escuela de la Sustentabilidad.

Driven by popular education techniques, the project aims to strengthen the regional network of Friends of the Earth Europe, and create common political analyses for a system of change from environmental justice and human rights abuses to challenging power.

[21] FoEE is an active member of many coalitions working on environmental issues in Europe including: In 2007 a youth network called Young Friends of the Earth Europe (YFoEE), was established by national Young Friends of the Earth groups affiliated to FoE member groups.