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Monthly Archives: March 2014
Russia must vacate Crimea or face tough sanctions
MEPs today have approved a strongly worded resolution on the condemning the Russian illegal invasion of Crimea and the threat to the territory of a sovereign neighbouring state.
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European Parliament adopts a plan of action against mass surveillance of EU citizens
Following a vote on the conclusion of a 6 month inquiry into the NSA spying scandal, Guy Verhofstadt (ALDE group President) said: “The next Commission President must make it an absolute priority to execute this plan. ”
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Tagged Justice and Home Affairs,Privacy / data protection, Week News,Press Release,Leader Press releases and news,Civil Liberties,LIBE :: Civil Liberties
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Guy Verhofstadt confirmed as European Democratic Party candidate for the presidency of the European Commission
The European Democratic Party, meeting on Wednesday March 12, 2014 in Strasbourg, has chosen Guy Verhofstadt, former Belgian Prime Minister and current leader of the ALDE group in the European Parliament, as its candidate for the European…
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Data protection package strengthens citizens’ rights
The European Parliament today agreed its common position on proposals for a new EU Data Protection Regulation and a Directive on data processing in law enforcement. This update comes with the need to face the rapid technological changes …
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NSA scandal: EP proposes clear plan against mass surveillance of EU citizens
“I am very proud that this Parliament is the only Parliament, and the only institution in Europe that has raised this issue and I regret that no Parliament, nor EU Member State has seriously addressed this unprecedented massive violation…
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MEPs vote to strengthen rights of holiday makers
European travellers who book their holiday package online will enjoy more rights when they arrange their package following today’s adoption by the European Parliament of an update of the 1990 package travel directive. Taking account of th…
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Tagged Week News,Press Release,IMCO :: Internal Market and Consumer Protection,Consumer Protection
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Verhofstadt: “Europe lacks the courage of its convictions”
In a debate today in the European Parliament ahead of next week’s European Council, Guy Verhofstadt (ALDE group President) pointed out that this will be the last formal summit before the European elections yet crucial issues remain unreso…
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Rebecca Taylor backs call to tackle binge drinking
Rebecca Taylor, Liberal Democrat MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber, yesterday welcomed the adoption of a new resolution on tackling harmful alcohol consumption by the European Parliament’s environment, public health and food safety committee. The resolution was drafted by a …
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Rebecca Taylor backs call to tackle binge drinking
Rebecca Taylor, Liberal Democrat MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber, last night welcomed the adoption of a new resolution on tackling harmful alcohol consumption by the European Parliament’s environment, public health and food safety committee. The resolution was drafted by …
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ALDE calls for an end to secrecy of public documents
“This is the moment to make EU institutions more transparent, to give citizens more trust. Trust of citizens hinges on openness and accountability of the politicians who represent them. Europe is becoming a political union, discretion and confidentiality must make room for transparency and open government” says ALDE MEP and rapporteur Sophie in’t Veld (D66, Netherlands).
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