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Oettinger: Juncker should think twice before he reshuffles his cabinet – Reputation of the Commission and the EU at stake –
The European Liberals and Democrats (ALDE) urge President Juncker to think twice before he reshuffles his cabinet and gives Commissioner Oettinger additional competences. They also call on him to seriously scrutinise Oettinger’s recent lift in a private jet from Brussels to Budapest offered by a businessman with strong links to the Kremlin:In most governments a Minister who openly made racist remarks would already have resigned. In Oettinger’s case there is also the question if he has acted against the ethical rules of the Commission.President Juncker should urge the Commission Ethics Committee to seriously examine the allegations before even thinking of giving him additional competences.The reputation of the European Commission and the European Union itself are at risk. If Juncker decides that Oettinger will take over the Budget portfolio, he will face a very critical Parliament. All doubts should be cleared in advance.Note for the editorsCommissioner Oettinger is well-known for his political incorrectness. He has called Bulgaria, Romania and Italy “barely governable”, has compared net neutrality activists with the “Taliban” and said in an interview that the new Greek government was behaving like “bulls in a china shop”. Recently, Commissioner Oettinger made the news after he called Chinese officials “slant eyes” and accepted transportation in a private jet from Brussels to Budapest by Klaus Mangold, a businessman with strong links to the Kremlin.
Oettinger: Juncker should think twice before he reshuffles his cabinet – Reputation of the Commission and the EU at stake –
The European Liberals and Democrats (ALDE) urge President Juncker to think twice before he reshuffles his cabinet and gives Commissioner Oettinger additional competences. They also call on him to seriously scrutinise Oettinger’s recent lift in a private jet from Brussels to Budapest offered by a businessman with strong links to the Kremlin:In most governments a Minister who openly made racist remarks would already have resigned. In Oettinger’s case there is also the question if he has acted against the ethical rules of the Commission.President Juncker should urge the Commission Ethics Committee to seriously examine the allegations before even thinking of giving him additional competences.The reputation of the European Commission and the European Union itself are at risk. If Juncker decides that Oettinger will take over the Budget portfolio, he will face a very critical Parliament. All doubts should be cleared in advance.Note for the editorsCommissioner Oettinger is well-known for his political incorrectness. He has called Bulgaria, Romania and Italy “barely governable”, has compared net neutrality activists with the “Taliban” and said in an interview that the new Greek government was behaving like “bulls in a china shop”. Recently, Commissioner Oettinger made the news after he called Chinese officials “slant eyes” and accepted transportation in a private jet from Brussels to Budapest by Klaus Mangold, a businessman with strong links to the Kremlin.
EU strategic priorities for 2017: European Parliament adopts its recommendations -Weakening Europe won’t defeat euroscepticism-
The European Parliament, against the background of the Brexit vote and a number of economic and geopolitical challenges, today adopted a resolution setting out its strategic priorities for the European Commission in 2017.
EU strategic priorities for 2017: European Parliament adopts its recommendations -Weakening Europe won’t defeat euroscepticism-
The European Parliament, against the background of the Brexit vote and a number of economic and geopolitical challenges, today adopted a resolution setting out its strategic priorities for the European Commission in 2017.
EU strategic priorities for 2017: European Parliament adopts its recommendations -Weakening Europe won’t defeat euroscepticism-
The European Parliament, against the background of the Brexit vote and a number of economic and geopolitical challenges, today adopted a resolution setting out its strategic priorities for the European Commission in 2017.
Slovak Presidency: ALDE calls for a “quick reform of the Union”
Commenting the speech of Robert Fico, Wednesday, about the incoming EU Slovak Presidency, during the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg, Pavel Telicka (ANO, Czech Republic), underlined the dramatic situation in Europe following the UK referendum and said: “Let me tell you Mr Prime Minister that this time, we are not at a crossroad anymore!
We are in political dead end and the last thing we need is blaming and shaming, we need a joint effort. The signals from the Council are so far the worst we could hope for, I am glad you today deviated from this line”.
Slovak Presidency: ALDE calls for a “quick reform of the Union”
Commenting the speech of Robert Fico, Wednesday, about the incoming EU Slovak Presidency, during the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg, Pavel Telicka (ANO, Czech Republic), underlined the dramatic situation in Europe following the UK referendum and said: “Let me tell you Mr Prime Minister that this time, we are not at a crossroad anymore!
We are in political dead end and the last thing we need is blaming and shaming, we need a joint effort. The signals from the Council are so far the worst we could hope for, I am glad you today deviated from this line”.
Slovak Presidency: ALDE calls for a “quick reform of the Union”
Commenting the speech of Robert Fico, Wednesday, about the incoming EU Slovak Presidency, during the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg, Pavel Telicka (ANO, Czech Republic), underlined the dramatic situation in Europe following the UK referendum and said: “Let me tell you Mr Prime Minister that this time, we are not at a crossroad anymore!
We are in political dead end and the last thing we need is blaming and shaming, we need a joint effort. The signals from the Council are so far the worst we could hope for, I am glad you today deviated from this line”.
IACHR must continue its work to tackle human rights violations in the OAS countries
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is facing a severe financial crisis with direct impact on its activity and staff. Part of the Organization of American States (OAS), IACHR deals with thousands of victims of human righ…
Outcome PNR vote
The European Liberals and Democrats have supported the Passenger Name Records (PNR) and Data Protection Package today in the European Parliament.
The Group regards it as a step to upgrade the fight against terrorism on the condition that …