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Defend rule of law in Poland with new measures
The European Parliament debated new action to pressure Poland´s nationalist government to back down on its attack on dissident judges, including its new "muzzle law" to fire judges critical of its...
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Iran can defuse crisis by sticking to nuclear deal
Faced with protests over the accidental downing of a Ukrainian jetliner, Iran could calm tensions at home and abroad by following the nuclear agreement with Europe, says Michael Gahler, EPP Group...
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EU budget: Manfred Weber, EPP Group Chairman calls for adequate resources to implement EU climate policy
European Union Member States are discussing the EU budget, known as the Multiannual Financial Framework, at a summit of EU leaders. EPP Group Chairman Manfred commented on the issue ahead of the...
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UK elections: Manfred Weber, EPP Group Chairman, calls for clarity
The UK is holding a general election. The election results will determine who holds power in the UK and the next steps that the UK wants to take in the process of Britain’s withdrawal from the...
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Parliament sends rule of law fact-finding mission to Malta
Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb attack in 2017. She had been investigating possible corruption in relation to a government contract for a new power...
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MEPs debate how the EU should react to illegal drilling activities by Turkey
Turkey has been involved in illegal drilling for oil and gas in Cypriot waters for quite some time despite the EU’s repeated calls for it to stop. European Union Member States have decided to set...
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Syrian refugees in Turkey: EPP Group delivers strong message
Turkey hosting refugees and the EU providing funds for them are core elements of an ongoing EU-Turkey deal. What’s new is that Turkey’s President Erdogan has announced plans to resettle refugees...
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EU should raise pressure on Turkey over Syria offensive
Turkey´s offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria has drawn widespread criticism, after US troops pulled out from the region earlier this month. At the European Parliament, the EPP...
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Tougher laws against extremism needed after Halle attack
The recent right-wing extremist shootings in Halle that killed two people on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur has stirred calls for stronger EU laws against terrorism and extremism. The fact the...
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EU should help ease impact of Thomas Cook collapse
The collapse of the Thomas Cook travel company deserves greater attention from the European Union to ease the impact on both tourists and the tourist industry across Europe, says Rosa Estaràs...
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Weber on Brexit
EU and UK negotiating teams have reached an agreement on Britain’s withdrawal from the EU, known as ‘Brexit’, ahead of the 31 October deadline. But the Brexit story is not yet done and dusted. The...
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EPP Group calls for negotiated solution to EU-US trade dispute
In early October, the World Trade Organisation ruled in favour of the US in relation to an EU-US Airbus state aid dispute. Following that, the US Government announced €7 billion worth of tariffs...
