BEYOND THE BRUSSELS BUBBLE
With the European elections just eight months away, the European Women’s Lobby (EWL) and it’s National Partners are working together to link European institutions [...]
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EUROPEAN SOLUTIONS FOR ORGANISED CRIME
The EP’s special committee on organised crime approved its final report on 17 August after 18 months of work, setting out how the EU could tackle the problem more [...]
COPA-COGECA AND THE QUALITY OF OLIVE OIL
Copa-Cogeca (european farmers and agri-cooperatives) held a key event in the European Parliament to better inform consumers of the qualities of olive oil Copa-Cogeca [...]
CEJA: CAP HAS TO BE FINALISED
On 16 September 2013, CEJA co-organised a networking lunch in the European Parliament hosted by Chairman of the Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development (COMAGRI) and [...]
EUROBAROMETER: A COMMISSION PRESIDENT VOTED BY EUROPEAN PARTIES
A majority of EU citizens would be more inclined to vote in the May 2014 European elections if political families named their candidates for the next Commission President, [...]
THE MOSEL RIVER AT THE EP, A GREAT EUROPEAN COOPERATION
The Mosel River flows through three countries which once were antoagonists: the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, France and Germany. Today they are united to promote the richness [...]
EP: WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TO FIGHT THE CRISIS? PART 5
Cap on bankers’ bonuses: risk reducer or witch-hunt? The planned cap on bankers’ bonuses continues to stir up debate with the UK and the City of London lobbying [...]
EP: WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TO FIGHT THE CRISIS? PART 4
Sharon Bowles: Cyprus bailout shows need for better oversight Cyprus, crisis and austerity – there was no shortage of topics to discuss when Sharon Bowles, chair of the [...]
EP: WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TO FIGHT THE CRISIS? PART 3
Banking reform: Banks should operate on behalf of the real economy The banking sector should be reformed so that retail banking activities such as taking deposits, operating [...]
EP: WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TO FIGHT THE CRISIS? PART 2
How to make sure a tax on financial transactions pays off Could a tax on financial transactions help to discourage reckless financial speculation and ensure banks contribute [...]
WHAT DO EU LEADERS READ DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Summer is made for reading. Continuing our annual tradition, we asked Parliament’s political leaders what they will be reading during their holidays. Their choices vary [...]
AN EXCEPTIONAL VISIT OF PARLAMENTARIUM WITH DANIELLE CARON
Danielle Caron, member of the brussels regional parliament and involved in EU affairs organises a very intresting visit of PARLAMENTARIUM, the “museum” of the [...]
EP ENVIRONMENT COMMITTE ADVOCATES PROMOTING ADVANCED BIOFUELS.
Draft legal measures to cap traditional biofuel production and accelerate the switchover to a a new generation of products from other sources, such as seaweed and or certain [...]
EASIER CAR REGISTRATION IN ANOTHER EU COUNTRY
€1.5 billion a year could be saved with easier car registration in another EU member state. Internal Market Committee of the European Parliament amended a draft law to set [...]
A DEAL ON THE CAP POLICY BETWEEN PARLIAMENT, COMMISSION AND COUNCIL
More emphasis on environmental protection, mandatory top-ups for young farmers in all member states, stronger farmers’ organisations and less red tape when spending EU [...]
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