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22 March 2012
Cuban Statement
In anticipation of the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI many of Cuba?s dissidents have been arrested over the past week. Although many of them have been released it is clear that the Cuban Government is sending a message to its citizens. This message continues to be one of fear and control. While only about 10 percent of Cubans are practicing Catholicism...
31 January 2012
Newsletter – 1-2 February 2012 – Brussels plenary session
Parliament to react to EU summit decisions MEPs will state their views on key issues at the 30 January informal European Council, including any decision on fiscal union, in a debate on Wednesday. They will also set out a way forward to boost growth and employment, in a resolution to be voted on Thursday. Debate with Catherine Ashton on Iran and Russia The...
6 June 2011
Newsletter – 6-9 June 2011 – Strasbourg plenary session
Don’t freeze EU budget for 2014-2020 Freezing future EU budgets at 2013 levels – as some Member States demand – “is not a viable option”, says Parliament’s Policy Challenges Committee. Its budget recommendations for 2014-2020 will be debated Wednesday and put to a vote Thursday, ready for future budget negotiations...
9 May 2011
Newsletter – 9-12 May 2011 – Strasbourg plenary session
Schengen: MEPs to debate plans to allow border checks Plans to create a mechanism allowing Member States to reintroduce border controls in the Schengen area temporarily will be the subject of a debate with Commission President Barroso and the Council on Tuesday. MEPs will respond to the plans put forward by the Commission on 4 May and outline their...
1 April 2011
Strasbourg plenary session – 4-7 April 2011
Nuclear power plants: stress tests and safety standards Nuclear power plant stress tests and criteria for ensuring the highest safety standards apply will be debated by MEPs, the Council and Commission on Wednesday. The debate is also expected to look at the lessons of nuclear accidents in Japan and the best future energy mix for EU Member States. Parliament...
24 March 2011
Brussels plenary session 23-24 March 2011
The key points Preparations for the European Council: MEPs to vote on stability mechanism Single permit equal rights and treatment for foreign workers Consumer rights: greater consumer confidence and a boost for business: New rules on consumer protection will be put to the vote in Strasbourg on Thursday. The aim is to increase the confidence of shoppers...
23 March 2011
Brussels plenary session 23-24 March 2011
The key points Preparations for the European Council: MEPs to vote on stability mechanism Single permit equal rights and treatment for foreign workers The session opens at 1500 CET Wednesday 23 March and runs until Thursday 24 March. Consumer rights: greater consumer confidence and a boost for business: New rules on consumer protection will be put...
24 February 2011
A Parliamentary “Who’s Who”
A genuine Parliamentary ‘Who’s Who’ is now available to see courtesy of Europarltv on their website. It contains 53 video profiles of leading people in the European Parliament. It ranges from President Jerzy Buzek who we feature here to Parliament’s Vice Presidents, Chairs of the Parliamentary Committees and leaders of the 7...
14 February 2011
Strasbourg plenary session 14-17 February 2011
The key points Passenger rights for bus and coach travellers Protecting patients from counterfeit drugs Passenger rights for bus and coach travellers Bus operators and terminals throughout the European Union will soon have to offer their passengers better information, assistance and compensation for delays, thanks to MEPs. Protecting patients...
2 February 2011
Brussels plenary session 2-3 February 2011
The key points EU energy summit under the spotlight Parliament to look into rising food prices EU energy summit under the spotlight Ahead of the European Council meeting of 4 February, which will focus on energy and innovation, MEPs in Brussels this week will debate the EU’s energy strategy priorities with the Council and the Commission....
