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Human rights: Azerbaijan and return of North Korean refugees

Plenary Session Human rights − 24-05-2012 - 17:13

All actions aimed at suppressing the freedom of expression and assembly in Azerbaijan should stop immediately, says a resolution adopted by the European Parliament on Thursday. Azerbaijan's hosting of the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in its capital Baku on 26 May should be an opportunity for it to show its commitment to democracy and human rights, it adds. In a separate resolution, also passed on Thursday, Parliament calls on China to stop deporting North Korean refugees back to North Korea.

Parliament demands an end to selective justice in Ukraine

Plenary Session External relations − 24-05-2012 - 14:52

MEPs criticize the recent decision of the High Court of Ukraine to postpone its ruling on the appeal by former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko against her seven-year prison sentence, in a resolution adopted on Thursday. They warn against delaying the legal proceedings, condemn the use of force against her by prison guards and remind Ukraine of its obligation to examine any complaints of cruel treatment.

No EU cash for undemocratic neighbours Plenary Session Development and cooperation − 24-05-2012 - 14:45

Maximise resources to kick start the economy Plenary Session Environment − 24-05-2012 - 13:20

Gender pay gap: Parliament calls for stiffer sanctions Plenary Session Women's rights/Equal opportunities − 24-05-2012 - 13:09

MEPs urge Switzerland to cancel "discriminatory" quotas on Eastern Europeans Plenary Session Citizens' rights / External relations − 24-05-2012 - 12:47

More EU efforts needed to tackle youth unemployment, say MEPs Plenary Session Youth / Employment policy − 24-05-2012 - 12:43

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Informal European Council on Investment, Growth and Jobs - EP press kit

European Council − 23-05-2012 - 19:16

This press kit is a compilation of recent press releases, prepared for the informal European Council on 23 May, setting out the European Parliament's work and positions regarding growth and jobs .

Bank capital rules - 14 May Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee vote

Economic and monetary affairs − 15-05-2012 - 17:50

The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee took a unanimous stand on the latest bank capital requirements legislation on Monday 14 May. The vote gives Parliament's negotiators, led by rapporteur Othmar Karas (EPP, AT), a strong hand in pushing its reform agenda with Member States.

The European Parliament 2009-2011: key legislation approved by MEPs

Institutions − 08-05-2012 - 16:46

The European Parliament's current President, Jerzy Buzek, is soon to hand over the reins to his successor, who will be chosen by the full body of MEPs at the Strasbourg plenary session in January 2012. This mid-way point between the European elections of 2009 and 2014 gives an opportunity to review some of the main legislation adopted by MEPs over the last two and a half years.

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"Europe on the Ground" wins 2012 European Charlemagne Youth Prize Youth − United Kingdom - 16-05-2012 - 10:29

Europe on the Ground, a Greek youth media project, was awarded first prize at the 2012 Charlemagne Youth Prize ceremony on 15 May in Aachen. Second prize went to Europe Meets School, an exchange programme for Erasmus students (Czech Republic) and the winner of the third prize was the Cycle Me Home project, a documentary road-movie (Hungary). The Charlemagne Youth Prize is awarded annually to projects that foster a shared sense of European identity and integration among young people.

"Europe on the Ground" wins 2012 European Charlemagne Youth Prize Youth − Ireland - 16-05-2012 - 10:28

"Europe on the Ground", a Greek youth media project, was awarded first prize at the 2012 Charlemagne Youth Prize ceremony on 15 May in Aachen. Second prize went to "Europe Meets School", an exchange programme for Erasmus students (Czech Republic) and the winner of the third prize was the "Cycle Me Home" project, a documentary road-movie (Hungary). The Charlemagne Youth Prize is awarded annually to projects that foster a shared sense of European identity and integration among young people.

Charlemagne Youth Prize 2012: deadline for submission extended Youth − United Kingdom - 25-01-2012 - 17:41

The deadline for candidates to come forward for the 2012 Charlemagne Prize has been extended to 13 February 2012, giving more youngsters a chance to come forward for the fifth edition of the prize.

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