MEPs believe that the situation in Poland represents a “clear risk of a serious breach” of the European values, including the rule of law, enshrined in the EU Treaty. Parliament decided by 438 votes to 152 with 71 abstentions to prepare a formal request that the Council activate the preventive mechanism provided for in Article 7.1….
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Brazil's Rousseff defends Catalan's right to self-determination
The former president of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, defends “the right to self-determination” as long as it’s carried out “with respect to democracy.” During the press conference held in Strasbourg at the European Parliament, she also criticized the incarceration of the members of the Catalan government. Rousseff stated that imprisoning political leaders is “not a good idea”…
Tajani supports Rajoy in unity of Spain
In his reaction on Declaration of independence of Catalan Republic, the president of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani (EPP, Italy) gave his support to Prime Minister of Spain Mariano Rajoy to move on with the measures, foreseen by the Constitution of Spain to guarantee the union of the Kingdom. https://twitter.com/EP_President/status/923958096506089472 The position is shared by…
Europarl endorses ‘smart borders’
MEPs voted today on the proposal for a regulation establishing a reliable new Entry/Exit System (EES) to the European Union. The new ‘smart borders‘ system will help to speed up border check delays and to improve the thoroughness of border checks for third country nationals, reinforcing internal security and the fight against terrorism and serious…
Hommage à Daphne Caruana Galizia
MEPs unanimously honored journalist’s work, denounced an attack on democracy, and called for numerous concrete actions in Malta and at EU level. https://twitter.com/EP_President/status/922778706678091777 During a debate on Monday evening, lead MEPs of the political groups lined up to pay their respects to slain Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia for her bravery and what she…
Catalonia prepares to resist Madrid direct rule
The government of Kingdom of Spain says it will impose direct rule on Catalonia from Friday, 27 October onwards, to counter an independence push qualified as ‘illegal’ within the frame of Spain’s Constitution, invoking unprecedented measures to fire the government of the northeastern region to quell the political dynamics of self-determination, and maintain grip over…
Sakharov Prize top nominees 2017
The finalists for this year’s Sakharov Prize have been announced. The laureate will be selected on 26 October by the President and the political group leaders. Aura Lolita Chavez Ixcaquic, the Democratic Opposition in Venezuela, and the Swedish- Eritrean journalist Dawit Isaak have been named as this year’s finalists for Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom…
Europarliament split on #Catalonia independence
Anna van Densky, Strasbourg. The hearing on #Catalonia, October 4, could not be qualified as ‘debate’ in a proper sense of this word: the leaders of the European Parliament political groups, and 1st vice-president of the European Commission, articulated their positions vis-à-vis dramatic events, without an opportunity to debate it with fellow MEPs. However even…
EP supports EU citizens in UK after Brexit
European Parliament demands to end “regrettable” practices discriminating against EU citizens in the workplace and elsewhere, according to a draft resolution agreed on by the leaders of political groups, ahead of next week Strasbourg October first plenary session. May opened door to progress in Florence, but no sufficient progress yet. No EU and UK citizens should…
MEP demands truth over Rocchelli assassination
Eleonora Forenza, MEP, (European United Left) expressed her concern over lack of movement in the investigation by Ukrainian authorities of the assassination of an Italian photojournalist Andrea (Andy) Rocchelli (30) near #Slavyansk three years ago. The question addressed to the Kiev’s officials was raised during the European Parliament hearing on Violation of human rights, restriction of freedom of…
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