There are no “dictators” in Italy, European Parliament President Antonio Tajani pointed out, reacting upon European Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici offensive comments, naming politicians in Italian government “little Mussolinis“. No dictators in Italy says Tajani. EC shdn't use offensive language towards member States https://t.co/sGJ7nSiQMG — Ansa English News (@ansa_english) September 14, 2018 “I don’t…
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Tajani warns against jeopardy in migrant crisis resolution
“This European Council meeting will be remembered for a long time, but we cannot yet say whether it will be remembered as a success or a failure. That will depend on us, on the responses we offer to our fellow citizens’ most pressing concerns, in particular those linked to the migration crisis which is putting…
Juncker trades barbs with Rome
The first step of newly appointed Italian government started with criticism of the European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker remarks on management of the poorest regions of Apennine peninsula.. “More work, less corruption” – is the top EU executive piece of advice to Rome new strategists for regional cohesion. However the concept of the president was…
Zuckerberg answers to MEPs questions
Mark Zuckerberg will come to the European Parliament on the 22 of May to answer MEPs questions, however the will be a meeting behind closed doors with the Conference of presidents – the leaders of the EP political groups. President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani added that he will inform media about the results…
Michel: ‘multi-speed’ Europe means ‘avantguard’
Belgium’s Prime Minister Charles Michel debated the future of Europe with MEPs and and EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Thursday, May 3. “I want a strong Europe that acts where it can add real value“, Michel said, calling on the EU to “persuade with an ideal and concrete results… European, national, regional and local democracies…
SOLE: Catalans expect EU institutions to stand for their rights
Jordi SOLE MEP reflects upon new arrests of Catalan politicians and activists, deepening crisis between Madrid and Barcelona. He warns against danger of banalising terrorism, while Madrid attempting to compare peaceful political activism to terrorist activities. Use of obsolete terms as “rebellion” and “sedation” is symptomatic to flaws of Spanish democracy, denying Catalans their fundamental…
Tajani calls to focus on migration mangement
The president of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani underlined a profound need for an EU strategy managing migration, while giving press-conference at the start of a European Council Summit in Brussels, March 22-23. https://twitter.com/EP_President/status/976839105114923008 Tajani informed the EU heads of government that citizens have been waiting for answers to the problem of managing of mass…
Brexit negotiations at critical stage
“As far as the European Parliament is concerned, the principles governing our future relations are clear: single market integrity must be preserved, a third country cannot be treated more favourably than an EU member state and a level playing field is essential. Working from these guidelines, we want to achieve the closest possible relationship between…
Tajani promotes EU tourism with UN
The President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani signed a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, Zurab Pololikashvili. The aim of the MoU is to enhance cooperation and synergies between the two institutions in the promotion of tourism. https://twitter.com/EP_President/status/968886165481848832 ‘Over the next 10 years, tourism can create more…
Tajani: MEPs oppose ‘Spitzenkandidaten’ system
“Parliament’s position is very clear: we are not in favour [of spitzenkandidaten] because we have to reinforce democracy in Europe, so I think it should be up to citizens to choose, or suggest to the Council who the future president of the Commission should be,” said Tajani before an Informal meeting of EU heads of state on…
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