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CETA: no need to further delay the ratification of the agreement

CETA: no need to further delay the ratification of the agreement
Today, Liberals and Democrats rejected the referral to the European Court of Justice of the Investment Court System (ICS) and its compatibility with EU law. The referral was rejected by a large majority of the Parliament. We strongly support the final agreement as it  significantly benefits European businesses and its citizens. Regarding the ICS, there is already an agreement between the EU institutions and Canada that the system will not be applied before the ratification by all national parliaments and that we must work together to realise a credible and modern international investment protection mechanism. ALDE believes that today’s vote will bring all counterproductive tactics to an end.

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CETA: no need to further delay the ratification of the agreement

CETA: no need to further delay the ratification of the agreement
Today, Liberals and Democrats rejected the referral to the European Court of Justice of the Investment Court System (ICS) and its compatibility with EU law. The referral was rejected by a large majority of the Parliament. We strongly support the final agreement as it  significantly benefits European businesses and its citizens. Regarding the ICS, there is already an agreement between the EU institutions and Canada that the system will not be applied before the ratification by all national parliaments and that we must work together to realise a credible and modern international investment protection mechanism. ALDE believes that today’s vote will bring all counterproductive tactics to an end.

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Basel IV banking rules on capital requirements: European Parliament urges flexibility & increased democratic accountability

The Basel Committee of bank supervisors aims to deliver the new Basel IV rules on capital requirements by the end of this year, meeting in Chile on Nov. 28-29. These rules aim to complete the framework developed since the financial crisis…

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Basel IV banking rules on capital requirements: European Parliament urges flexibility & increased democratic accountability

The Basel Committee of bank supervisors aims to deliver the new Basel IV rules on capital requirements by the end of this year, meeting in Chile on Nov. 28-29. These rules aim to complete the framework developed since the financial crisis…

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Liberal & Democrat MEPs welcome toughening of EU legislation to tackle deadly air pollution

MEPs today approved a landmark review of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (NECD), which sets targets for EU governments to cut premature deaths from air pollution by 50% in 2030.

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Liberal & Democrat MEPs welcome toughening of EU legislation to tackle deadly air pollution

MEPs today approved a landmark review of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (NECD), which sets targets for EU governments to cut premature deaths from air pollution by 50% in 2030.

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Former Greek chief statistician facing prosecution wins support of influential MEPs

Former Greek chief statistician facing prosecution wins support of influential MEPs
Today the European Parliament’s working group on Greece heard Mr Andreas Georgiou, former Head of Elstat, Greece’s statistical agency.  Mr Georgiou, who held his post from 2010 to 2015, is currently being prosecuted by the Greek government and faces criminal charges for allegedly undermining Greece’s national interest.

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Former Greek chief statistician facing prosecution wins support of influential MEPs

Former Greek chief statistician facing prosecution wins support of influential MEPs
Today the European Parliament’s working group on Greece heard Mr Andreas Georgiou, former Head of Elstat, Greece’s statistical agency.  Mr Georgiou, who held his post from 2010 to 2015, is currently being prosecuted by the Greek government and faces criminal charges for allegedly undermining Greece’s national interest.

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Verhofstadt: “It is time to fight the cronies of Putin, Erdogan and even Trump who want to destroy Europe from within”

Verhofstadt: “It is time to fight the cronies of Putin, Erdogan and even Trump who want to destroy Europe from within”
During today’s debate on the relationship with Turkey in the European Parliament, ALDE leader Guy Verhofstadt made a plea to suspend the accession talks with Turkey. He also urged his colleagues to fight against Europe’s fifth column. To fight against Putin and Trump’s puppets who want to destroy Europe from within.

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Verhofstadt: “It is time to fight the cronies of Putin, Erdogan and even Trump who want to destroy Europe from within”

Verhofstadt: “It is time to fight the cronies of Putin, Erdogan and even Trump who want to destroy Europe from within”
During today’s debate on the relationship with Turkey in the European Parliament, ALDE leader Guy Verhofstadt made a plea to suspend the accession talks with Turkey. He also urged his colleagues to fight against Europe’s fifth column. To fight against Putin and Trump’s puppets who want to destroy Europe from within.

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