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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…
Posted in ALDE
Tagged Press Release,AFCO :: Constitutional Affairs,EU Reform
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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…
Posted in ALDE
Tagged Press Release,,IMCO :: Internal Market and Consumer Protection,Growth & Jobs,Consumer Protection
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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…
Posted in ALDE
Tagged Press Release,Agriculture,AGRI :: Agriculture,CAP reform
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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.
Posted in ALDE
Tagged Press Release,ENVI :: Environment, Public Health and Food Safety,Water
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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…
Posted in ALDE
Tagged Press Release,,Leader Press releases and news,Growth & Jobs,Coordinated governance,ECON :: Economic and Monetary Affairs,Stability Pact
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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…
Posted in ALDE
Tagged Justice and Home Affairs,Citizens rights, Press Release,Leader Press releases and news,Civil Liberties,LIBE :: Civil Liberties
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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
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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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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Tagged Justice and Home Affairs,Citizens rights, Press Release,Leader Press releases and news,Civil Liberties,LIBE :: Civil Liberties
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