EU must vigorously defend Cyprus and Greece against Turkish aggression

The EPP Group says Europe must respond if Turkey continues to violate Cypriot and Greek sovereignty. During a debate in the European Parliament, MEPs said Turkey’s gunboat diplomacy, illegal...

Jul 09, 2020 - Latest News-Multimedia

Erdoğan is playing with the lives of people

The EPP Group says the Turkish President is playing with the lives of people. It follows his decision to not prevent migrants from seeking entry into Europe from Turkey. EPP Group Chairman Manfred...

Mar 03, 2020 - Latest News-Multimedia

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...

Nov 13, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

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...

Nov 06, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

Thomas Cook, Juncker, Extremism, Turkey-Syria

The European Parliament plenary session supported measures to help tourists and tourism businesses cope with the bankruptcy of Thomas Cook. MEPs took stock of the five-year Juncker Commission and...

Oct 24, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

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...

Oct 23, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

Brexit, Fairness for Farmers, EU-Turkey, EU-Russia

At its latest plenary session, the European Parliament debated the next steps in the Brexit showdown. EPP Group Chairman Manfred Weber said the EU remains on the side of British youth victimised...

Mar 14, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

Brexit, Turkey, Interrail tickets, EU border Entry-Exit System, posted workers

At the European Parliament’s latest plenary, following the latest round of Brexit talks, MEPs and EU officials discussed preparing for a ‘no deal’ scenario. MEPs backed EU Member States’ decision...

Oct 27, 2017 - Latest News-Multimedia

State of the Union, Fipronil scandal, Turkey, Venezuela

At the European Parliament’s latest plenary, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker proposed plans to strengthen the EU27 as Brexit talks proceed. Parliament also debated action on the...

Sep 14, 2017 - Latest News-Multimedia

EU defence, Turkey report, new Digital Commissioner

At its latest plenary session, the European Parliament debated how to build a common defence, it approved a resolution calling on Turkey to reverse anti-democratic policies or face a suspension of...

Jul 06, 2017 - Latest News-Multimedia