Monthly Archives: March 2013

Commission backs Parliament’s call for candidates for Commission President

Following the Commission’s recommendation to Member States today concerning the European elections in 2014, Andrew Duff (Lib Dem, UK), ALDE constitutional affairs spokesperson said:
“The Commission is right to back Parliament’s call for t…

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Consumer disputes: a balance between consumer protection and business needs

All European consumers will now be able to turn to a competent body, whatever the type of dispute. The European Parliament today adopted by a large majority two reports that make available all mediation procedures in Europe by arbitrators…

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ALDE calls for CAP fit for 21st Century

Ahead of the European Parliament’s votes (tomorrow) on its negotiation mandate for the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the Liberal and Democrat Group (ALDE) has called on MEPs across all political parties to reject measure…

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Tougher measures to avoid radioactive contamination of drinking water

The European Parliament today adopted a report on draft EU rules on radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption.

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Parliament signs off two-pack deal in return for decisive step towards debt redemption fund

Today the European Parliament signed off the agreement reached last February with the Council and Commission on new EU legislation aiming at further enhancing the coordination and supervision of budgetary surveillance for all euro-area Me…

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Verhofstadt calls on Council and Commission to take immediate action on Hungary

Reacting to the adoption by the Hungarian Parliament of the new set of constitutional changes, Guy Verhofstadt, President of the ALDE Group in the European Parliament said:
“It is time to finally see the Orban regime for what it really is…

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Letter to the Yorkshire Post

Rebecca recently sent the following letter to the Yorkshire Post with her colleague, Edward McMillan-Scott MEP.   Dear Sir, It comes as little surprise to us that more than 75 per cent of senior business managers and owners want to …

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International Women’s Day

This week is International Women’s Day and activities are going on all over the UK and the world. International Women’s Day seeks to celebrate the achievements of women and promote the role of women in business and society. Despite progr…

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International Women’s Day

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Hungary is still not applying its Treaty obligations to respect fundamental rights

The ALDE group is once again extremely worried about a draft Amendment to the Constitution that is currently being examined by the Hungarian Parliament and has tabled an Oral Question on this matter with a view of holding a debate in plen…

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