Monthly Archives: November 2013

NSA spying scandal: Kerry should come to EP to apologise to EU citizens

In the wake of the damaging series of leaks about US National Security Agency spying activities, many of which targeted EU companies, citizens and leaders over many years, the ALDE group believes that US Secretary of State, John Kerry, sh…

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NSA spying scandal: Kerry should come to EP to apologise to EU citizens

In the wake of the damaging series of leaks about US National Security Agency spying activities, many of which targeted EU companies, citizens and leaders over many years, the ALDE group believes that US Secretary of State, John Kerry, sh…

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A better funding base to connect Europe’s infrastructure

Liberals and Democrats supported today’s plenary vote for a new legal base to fund future trans-European transport, energy and telecommunication infrastructure projects. The adoption of the “Connecting Europe Facility” (CEF) gives the EU …

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A better funding base to connect Europe’s infrastructure

Liberals and Democrats supported today’s plenary vote for a new legal base to fund future trans-European transport, energy and telecommunication infrastructure projects. The adoption of the “Connecting Europe Facility” (CEF) gives the EU …

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MFF: Parliament’s tough stance delivered a better deal

The European Parliament in Strasbourg today adopted the General Regulations on the implementation of the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework. ALDE participated in this consensus because after months of long and difficult negotiation…

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MFF: Parliament’s tough stance delivered a better deal

The European Parliament in Strasbourg today adopted the General Regulations on the implementation of the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework. ALDE participated in this consensus because after months of long and difficult negotiation…

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Erasmus+ : More money for more mobility in education

Erasmus+ : More money for more mobility in education
“In times of austerity we have to invest whatever we can possibly afford in education. The 40 % budget increase for the new Erasmus+ programme shows that the EU understands that principle more than ever, “says liberal MEP Morten Løkkegaard (Venstre, Denmark), ahead of the adoption of the new Erasmus+ programme by the European Parliament today.

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Erasmus+ : More money for more mobility in education

Erasmus+ : More money for more mobility in education
“In times of austerity we have to invest whatever we can possibly afford in education. The 40 % budget increase for the new Erasmus+ programme shows that the EU understands that principle more than ever, “says liberal MEP Morten Løkkegaard (Venstre, Denmark), ahead of the adoption of the new Erasmus+ programme by the European Parliament today.

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Europe for Citizens programme: Making a difference through participation

Europe for Citizens programme: Making a difference through participation
The European Parliament will tomorrow adopt the new “Europe for Citizens” programme for the 2014-2020 period. Over the past seven years, the programme has become well-known, supporting hundreds of projects each year to increase awareness and citizens’ understanding of the EU.

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Europe for Citizens programme: Making a difference through participation

Europe for Citizens programme: Making a difference through participation
The European Parliament will tomorrow adopt the new “Europe for Citizens” programme for the 2014-2020 period. Over the past seven years, the programme has become well-known, supporting hundreds of projects each year to increase awareness and citizens’ understanding of the EU.

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