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Monthly Archives: September 2015
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“Yes, of course the EU should give shelter to 160000 refugees. We don`t talk about numbers, but about people. But if you insist, they represent only 0,03 percent of Europe’s population!” Guy Verhofstadt, Group leader of the European Liber…
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Verhofstadt: UN should intervene to end the war in Syria
During today’s State of the Union debate in the European Parliament, ALDE Leader Verhofstadt has called for a European initiative within the UN Security Council to end the bloodshed in Syria. He has urged Mogherini and the Council to call…
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EP calls for constant monitoring of Fundamental Rights in Member States – MEPs consider it essential to guarantee that European values are upheld in full –
The European Parliament has today adopted an ambitious report on the situation of the fundamental rights in the European Union (2013-2014), despite the negative vote of the EPP Group and others. The text expresses great concern about the …
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Budget 2016: ALDE warns of serious financing problems for the reception of refugees
Reacting today to the Commission’s position on the budget 2016, at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Gérard Deprez (MR / MCC, Belgium), spokesperson for the ALDE Group within the Budgets Committee, has said:
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EU must prevent the abuse of technologies which breach human rights
The European Parliament voted today on a report drafted by ALDE MEP, Marietje Schaake (D66, The Netherlands) focusing on human rights and technology in third countries.
Marietje Schaake believes the European Union must become aware of the impact of new technologies on its Foreign Policy and act as a guardian to make sure these don’t fall in wrong hands:
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MEPS back key report to preserve and promote European cultural heritage
The European Parliament today adopted by an overwhelming majority a report drafted by Liberal and Democrat MEP Mircea Diaconu, on an integrated approach to cultural heritage for Europe. The text highlights the importance of EU funding and…
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Michael Theurer: “We need appropriate European sanctions for countries cooperating with tax havens”
ALDE MEP Michael Theurer presented this evening the draft report of the Tax Rulings and Other Measures Similiar in Nature of Effect (TAXE) committee in Strasbourg. The text regrets that some member states have not fulfilled their obligation to exchange tax information and calls on the Commission to put in place a common set of criteria to identify tax havens and appropriate sanctions for countries cooperating with them. The report proposes also establishing an EU legislative framework for the effective protection of whistleblowers and asks the Commission to foster a more coordinated approach vis-à-vis developed countries in order to promote greater reciprocity in tax matters.
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Verhofstadt: “Unacceptable that Tusk refuses to do his job” – Parliament does not accept Tusk’s refusal to explain the EU Council’s position on this refugee crisis –
Parliament has made it very clear today that it does not accept the refusal of Council President Tusk to come to the European Parliament. During today’s opening session, ALDE leader Guy Verhofstadt`s proposal to summon Council President T…
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“Enough is enough, Tusk must organise a European Summit”, Guy Verhofstadt
Today’s Conference of Presidents in the European Parliament has endorsed Verhofstadt’s proposal to invite Council President Tusk to next week`s State of the Union debate.
Furthermore, Guy Verhofstadt (leader of the European Liberals and Democrats), calls on Council President Tusk to upgrade the meeting of Interior Ministers on the 14th of September to a full-fledged European Summit with the Heads of Governments and their Ministers.
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EU must take action against jailing critical voices in Azerbaijan
The ALDE Group in the European Parliament strongly condemns the sentences passed against critical voices of the Azerbaijan’s Government and asks the European Union to respond to the systematic crackdown on human rights in this country.
Following the sentencing of the investigative journalist, Khadija Ismaylova, to seven and a half years in prison by a Baku court, ALDE Group leader, Guy Verhofstadt, said:
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