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Burundi: MEPs demand EU sanctions against Government

The European Parliament voted on a resolution concerning the worsening situation in Burundi, where more than 400 people have been killed since President Pierre Nkurunziza decided to run for a controversial third term, earlier this year.

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Presidents of ALDE Group, S&D, EPP group co-signed a letter to Victor Orban calling on him to act on parliament’s resolution on migration

The European Parliament has voted today a resolution on the migration crisis in the European Union. It has been adopted with the overwhelming support of our three political groups.

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President of Honour Van Baalen backs liberals in Macedonia and nation’s EU perspective

President of Honour Van Baalen backs liberals in Macedonia and nation's EU perspective
Only two weeks after an EU/US-brokered political agreement was reached to end the Macedonian political deadlock, LI President of Honour Hans van Baalen MEP was in the nation’s capital Skopje for meetings with the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party – LDP (LI full member) and of the united opposition coalition.

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Eastern Partnership: Strong support of MEPs for ALDE Vice President Austrevicius’ initiative to call on EU for stronger commitment ahead of Riga Summit

ALDE Vice-President, Petras Austrevicius, has received the support of 98 MEPs for his open letter ahead of the Riga Summit,calling on the EU to offer a clearer European perspective for the member states of the Eastern Partnership.

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Nemtsov murder throws Russia back into the dark ages

ALDE Group leader in the European Parliament, Guy Verhofstadt, has today reacted to the murder of Boris Nemtsov, the political leader of our sister party Parnas, who was shot dead last night on the streets of Moscow:

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ALDE launches a recovery & investment plan of 700 billion euros

Today, the President of the ALDE Group Guy Verhofstadt, launched ALDE’s “European Investment and Recovery Act”.

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Stress tests- ECB’s comprehensive assessment: a contribution to restoring confidence and growth

Today the ECB published the results of its “Comprehensive Assessment”, carried out in association with the national supervisors.

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Clarification of Jean- Claude Juncker on the division of competences

ALDE asked for clarification of President elect Jean-Claude Juncker on the division of competencies on economic and monetary affairs between Vice-President designate Valdis Dombrovskis and Commissioner designate Pierre Moscovici.

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Lithuania formally approved as 19th member of Eurozone

Lithuania formally approved as 19th member of Eurozone
ALDE MEPs today welcomed a Council decision formally approving of Lithuania’s adoption of the euro as its currency.

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More ambitious binding energy efficiency targets must remain a priority

EU Commissioners met today in Brussels to outline the European Commission’s new energy saving proposals for 2030.

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