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Post-match analysis: Personal Democracy Forum in Barcelona
23 Nov 2009, 3:45 pm |
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People care about the Telecoms Package
20 Nov 2009, 6:30 pm |
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Networking breakfast
20 Nov 2009, 9:54 am |
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Beaujolais nouveau
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Good solid fare on the menu in Strasbourg this week, with plenty on Parliament's plate which will affect all of us directly. As an appetiser, a labelling system for green tyres, next origin marking for goods ("made in") as a starter, then the final vote on the telecoms package as the main dish (internet users, this mat...ters to you!), and as dessert - passengers' compensation when airlines go bankrupt. Watch the short video and dive in starting from today at 17.00 @http://bit.ly/EPstreamingRead More
Source: www.europarltv.europa.eu
Is it third time lucky for the controversial Telecoms package? MEPs will vote again during the next Strasbourg plenary. Also on the agenda will be the question of European Commissioners, which has female MEPs up in arms.
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's next live web chat on Tuesday 18:00 CET: Discuss internet freedom and other crucial
issues with the MEP who negotiated the telecoms package: French MEP
Catherine Trauman.
Discuss the EU telecoms package with a key mover
Time:6:00PM Tuesday, November 24th
European Parliament President Buzek last night welcomed "the speedy and sensible decisions on the top jobs. We look forward to welcoming Catherine Ashton back to the European Parliament to scrutinise her suitability for this new post. I called on Europe's governments to appoint more of co-ordinator than a President; I believe Mr Van Rompuy is a good choice, he has always achieved consensus."
European Parliament Are you participating in an European project to foster exchange, knowledge and integration? Are you between 16 and 30? Then don't miss the Charlemagne Prize! You can win up to 5.000 €, a trip to Germany a visit to the European Parliament. Read the instructions at link below (you can change the language on the top right) and apply now! Deadline 22 January.
Source: www.charlemagneyouthprize.eu
The European Parliament (www.europarl.europa.eu) and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen (http://www.karlspreis.de) will invite youth from all the EU Member States, to participate in a competition about EU development, integration and European identity issues.
European Parliament ‘s President Buzek: '"Who do I call if I want to call Europe?" The answer ideally would be a woman.' http://tinyurl.com/buzekcalleurope
Source: www.europarltv.europa.eu
With the Lisbon Treaty come a full-time Council President and a High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. But should these posts go to high flyers or low-profile negotiators, the political ...
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Source: www.europarl.europa.eu
In today's exclusive Europarl interview NATO Secretary General Rasmussen says it "makes sense" for the EU and NATO to cooperate politically and militarily. On Afghanistan, he hopes for a transfer of responsibility for security to the Afghans to start next year and on relations with Moscow, he points...
European Parliament Live chat with Emilie Turunen, the youngest Parliament member (25), starts now! Don’t hesitate and ask; you have 30 minutes!
European Parliament Don't miss the first live chat with a Member of the Parliament! Here at 16.30 today Emilie Turunen, the youngest politician of the House, will reply to your questions and tell us what she expects from Europe.
30 minutes with the youngest Member of Parliament
Time:4:30PM Tuesday, November 17th
European Parliament The names of the European Council President and the High Representative are likely to be announced this week. What’s your guess?
Source: www.europarltv.europa.eu
The Council President and the Foreign Affairs Minister jobs are still up for grabs, as MEPs held lively discussions on who should be at the helm of the EU. MEPs decried the current nominations by saying that Eurosceptics need not apply, but women should. ...
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With 25 years, Emilie Turunen from Copenhagen is the youngest among the 736 Members of the European Parliament. Just four months after taking office, on Tuesday afternoon Turunen will interact and discuss live with the Facebook community on her experiences and work at the Parliament.
Comment and ask! Emilie Turunen will answer to your questions live tomorrow, Tuesday 17th, from 16:30 to 17:00 CET.
30 minutes with the youngest Member of Parliament
Time:4:30PM Tuesday, November 17th
European Parliament The commander of the Atalanta anti-piracy navy mission off the coast of Somalia will report today to MEPs about the state of the operation. At the same time, parliamentarians from all Member States gather to discuss the “Stockholm programme” for the future of European justice and home affairs policies. Check the schedules and watch live from today 15:00 CET @ http://tinyurl.com/streaming-sked
European Parliament How is it to live with the fear of being killed by terrorists or mafias for your political views and actions? At least three members of the European Parliament live in this condition. Read the article in your language and express your views!
Source: www.europarl.europa.eu
Institutions (Article) : At least three members of the current European Parliament are living under the threat of being killed for their political views. We spoke to Italian anti-mafia MEP Rosario Crocetta, ...
European Parliament says yes to cooperation with Russia but not at any price. Concerns about human rights and reliability of energy supply should be high on EU-Russia summit agenda. Read more @ http://tinyurl.com/eurussiasummit
