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  1. Europe cracks down on sulphur emissions from ships
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    "The EU stuck to its guns in the face of heavy lobbying from polluting shipping companies, which wanted Europe to renege on its international commitments and adopt less ambitious legislation," said Satu Hassi, the Green politician who led debate on the... Full Article at Reuters Mobile

  2. EU introduces financial transaction tax
    Voice of Russia 1 hour ago

    European Parliament has approved the introduction of a tax on financial transactions. According to experts, the 0.1% tax imposed on each securities transaction will increase the EU’s annual revenue to as much as 60bn euros. The author of the resolution,... Full Article at Voice of Russia

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    European Parliament President Martin Schulz takes part in an European Parliament plenary session, on May 22, 2012 in Strasbourg.

    European Parliament President Martin Schulz takes part in an European Parliament plenary session, on May 22, 2012 in Strasbourg. View Photo »

  4. We express our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims of this tragedy. We join the appeal of the European Parliament to the media to report correctly the events and the pending trial. We support the effort of authorities in Macedonia to investigate the case and punish the culprits
    SOURCE: Sofia News Agency 2 weeks ago
  5. Overwhelming majority at European Parliament backs EU-wide tax on financial transactions
    Humanitarian News 1 hour ago

    The vote took place a few hours before an EU growth summit in Brussels where EU leaders will discuss the possibility of introducing an FTT. 'EU leaders meeting today cannot afford to ignore this overwhelming vote in favour of an EU-wide tax on... Full Article at Humanitarian News

  6. Plaid slam Labour and Tories over Robin Hood Tax
    Ekklesia logo Ekklesia 1 hour ago

    Cymru have attacked the Conservatives and Labour for failing to support the introduction of a Robin Hood Tax on financial transactions. Their comments came ahead of a European Parliament debate on the subject today (23 May) and tonight's emergency... Full Article at Ekklesia

  7. Romanian Prime Minister on ACTA – ‘We will not ratify it’
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    European Union Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn adresses the European Parliament during a plenary session, on May 22, 2012 in Strasbourg.

    European Union Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn adresses the European Parliament during a plenary session, on May 22, 2012 in Strasbourg. View Photo »

  9. While Bairbre has resigned from her current position in the European Parliament, she remains a senior figure within Sinn Féin
    SOURCE: RTE Interactive 2 weeks ago
  10. European Jewish Parliament Convenes for Second Day: European Parliament Holds Panel Discussions
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  11. Semeta Asks EU Finance Ministers to Move Fast on Financial Tax
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    “It is now in the hands of Europe’s finance ministers to reach a quick decision on the commission’s proposal,” Semeta said in a statement today after the European Parliament adopted its opinion on how to design such a tax, which lawmakers said should... Full Article at Bloomberg.com

  12. Exclusive: Eurozone tells members to make contingencies for "Grexit"
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    Greek flag flies behind a statue to European unity outside the European Parliament in Brussels ahead of an EU informal heads of state summit May 22, 2012. BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone officials have told members of the currency area to prepare... Full Article at Reuters

  13. WWF’s recommendations on EU energy infrastructure priorities
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    WWF is run at a local level by the following offices... WWF calls on the European Parliament and the Council to support the European Commission’s proposal for a regulation on guidelines for the implementation of European energy infrastructure priorities. Full Article at WWF

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  1. European Parliament President Martin Schulz takes part in an European Parliament plenary session, on May 22, 2012 in Strasbourg.
  2. European Union Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn adresses the European Parliament during a plenary session, on May 22, 2012 in Strasbourg.
  3. European Union Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn takes part in an European Parliament plenary session, on May 22, 2012 in Strasbourg, eastern France.
  4. The flags of Spain and Greece wave behind a statue holding the symbol of the euro, the European common currency, at the European Parliament in Brussels, Monday May 21, 2012.
  5. A man poses next to a statue holding the symbol of the Euro, the European common currency, at the European Parliament in Brussels, Monday May 21, 2012.
  6. European Parliament president Martin Schulz (L) shakes hands with leader of the Greek left coalition party, Alexis Tsipras, during their meeting at the Greek parliament in Athens on May 18, 2012.
  7. European Parliament president Martin Schulz (R) arrives for a meeting with tleader of the Greek left coalition party, Alexis Tsipras, at the Greek parliament in Athens on May 18, 2012.
  8. Greek president Karolos Papoulias, right, welcomes President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz during a meeting in Athens, on Friday, May 18, 2012. Greece must make more cutbacks next month to get new funds from its international bailout, which has kept the country afloat since...
  9. President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz arrives at the Presidential palace prior to his meeting with Greek president Karolos Papoulias in Athens, on Friday, May 18, 2012. Greece must make more cutbacks next month to get new funds from its international bailout, which has kept...

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  1. We express our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims of this tragedy. We join the appeal of the European Parliament to the media to report correctly the events and the pending trial. We support the effort of authorities in Macedonia to investigate the case and punish the culprits
    SOURCE: Sofia News Agency 2 weeks ago
  2. While Bairbre has resigned from her current position in the European Parliament, she remains a senior figure within Sinn Féin
    SOURCE: RTE Interactive 2 weeks ago
  3. the new book is nothing but a repetition of Mr. Wilders campaign of hate mongering against Islam in abusing of his right of freedom of expression. Suffice it to say that his activities have been denounced and disavowed by the Dutch Government, Dutch Parliament, the European Parliament as well as the Cou...
    SOURCE: Islam in Europe 2 weeks ago
  4. We have assured members of the European Parliament that our investigation was thorough, objective and that no evidence was received about alleged illegal detention in Lithuania
    SOURCE: EUbusiness 3 weeks ago
  5. After having completed the visit, there will be an official report on the side of this European Parliament delegation
    SOURCE: EUbusiness 3 weeks ago
  6. We are convinced that this approach will achieve concrete, practical and significant safety dividends in the shortest possible time and fully reflects the measured and responsible progress on future safety initiatives by both the Commission and European Parliament following the Concordia tragedy.
    SOURCE: Business Wire 4 weeks ago
  7. Quite clearly there is French pride attached to this and we fully accept that ... On the other hand we would like France to understand that it is only a matter of time before the European Parliament decides to move and I would advise the French to think very carefully for the alternatives for the city o...
    SOURCE: Mike Hitchen Online 4 weeks ago
  8. You are not going to get a second chamber for free. By and large the cost of the House of Lords is less than the European Parliament. In terms of the House of Commons it sits for longer hours and on more days of the year, at a very much lower cost.
    SOURCE: The Telegraph UK 4 weeks ago
  9. There's agreement among all the groups in the European Parliament that we will not allow member states to push through national solo attempts
    SOURCE: Deutsche Welle 1 month ago
  10. I welcome today's vote of the European Parliament giving its consent to the new Passenger Name Record Agreement with the United States of America
    SOURCE: Aero-News.net 1 month ago
  11. But we are not there yet. Many compromises need to be made by both ministers and the European Parliament
    SOURCE: SINA English 1 month ago
  12. The contract award notice (service contract 118611-2012) published on the EU official tenders’ website on April 13th shows that G4S hast lost its contract with the European Parliament
    SOURCE: The Jewish Press 1 month ago
  13. I will defend the right of national parliaments and the European Parliament to be associated with these decisions. Fifty years after the signature of the Elysée Treaty, I will propose to our German partner the drawing up of a new Franco-German treaty.
    – François Hollande SOURCE: Al-Ahram Weekly 1 month ago
  14. The new agreement is a substantial improvement on the existing agreement from 2007, and I am pleased that the European Parliament has recognised this today
    SOURCE: The Telegraph 1 month ago
  15. All right, you can have eight weeks’ paid holiday, personal use of a government Range Rover, Chevening, the deputy prime minister’s 115-room country residence will be at your disposal and, if you stay for three years, I can personally guarantee you a really nice seat in the European Parliament.
    SOURCE: The Telegraph 1 month ago
  16. there are endless uses for the revamped European Parliament building. It could perhaps be a centre for European Summits making use of its excellent interpretation facilities, or perhaps a new European University. There are a host of ideas.
    SOURCE: Labour List 1 month ago
  17. I am pleased that the European Parliament can properly use the power that we’ve been given under the Lisbon Treaty to consider the concerns of our citizens and come to a coherent and considered conclusion.
    SOURCE: techPresident 1 month ago
  18. We (the European Parliament) will accept flexibility on how member states should achieve results, but not on the ambition.
    SOURCE: Reuters.co.uk 1 month ago
  19. Given the vagueness of certain aspects of the text and the uncertainty over its interpretation, the European Parliament cannot guarantee adequate protection for citizens' rights in the future under Acta
    SOURCE: ComputerWeekly.com 1 month ago
  20. At the moment, there is no price signal. We have to prepare a proposal. There is an expectation from the European Parliament ... We hope to come to a conclusion before the end of the year.
    SOURCE: Reuters 1 month ago
  21. As stated by the European Parliament on several occasions, the unconditional release and full rehabilitation of all prisoners of conscience is a necessary condition for resuming dialogue with the Belarusian authorities.
    SOURCE: United Press International 1 month ago
  22. The Prague conference is the first step in the joint campaign for the 2014 elections to the European Parliament
    SOURCE: iAfrica.com 1 month ago
  23. Your rapporteur recommends that the European Parliament declines to give consent to ACTA
    – David Martin SOURCE: PC Pro 1 month ago
  24. There is a worldwide threat to bees from identified and unidentified sources which is having a multibillion adverse economic effect across the EU and countries throughout the world. Last year the European Parliament overwhelmingly voted for programmes to tackle bee colony collapse on the basis that appr...
    SOURCE: Irish Times 1 month ago
  25. The goal is to reach an agreement within the Council before entering negotiations with the European Parliament
    SOURCE: Deutsche Welle 1 month ago

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