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May opening: new Ombudsman candidates
Press Release - Strasbourg - 20-05-2013
President Schulz announced the six eligible candidates for the post of European Ombudsman, condemned Lega Nord MEP Mario Borghezio's radio remarks about Italy's Minister for Integration Cécile Kyenge Kashetu, and voiced support for Chinese human rights activist Cheng Guangcheng, in his opening address.
Read more : May opening: new Ombudsman candidates
IDAHO: EU human rights record will not be satisfactory until homophobia is defeated
Press Release - Brussels - 16-05-2013
Despite the recent steps forward in certain countries, discrimination of the LGBT people in Europe remains worrying. We are rightly proud to be the continent of human rights, tolerance and respect. However, our record will not be satisfactory until discrimination, abuse, violence and harassment linked to sexual orientation is defeated.
Read more : IDAHO: EU human rights record will not be satisfactory until homophobia is defeated
Schulz: "Le Mali peut aujourd'hui voir l'avenir avec plus d'espoir"
Communiqué de presse - Bruxelles - 16-05-2013
La conférence des donateurs pour le développement du Mali transmet à tous les Maliens un message clair que la communauté internationale, ses partenaires africains et l'Union européenne, avec la France en tête, sont avec eux dans leur lutte pour la paix, la démocratie et l'unité du pays. Le succès du Mali sera aussi celui du Sahel tout entier, de l'Afrique et de l'Europe.
Read more : Schulz: "Le Mali peut aujourd'hui voir l'avenir avec plus d'espoir"
Speech for the opening of the 2013 International Consultative Seminar at the South African Parliament
Speeches - Cape Town - 14-05-2013
Not only has South Africa impressed the world through its democratic achievements and fight against discrimination over the last 20 years; South Africa has also demonstrated that it is perfectly capable of keeping up with its increasing economic importance and the growing international political responsibilities that come with it.
Read more : Speech for the opening of the 2013 International Consultative Seminar at the South African Parliament
Speech at the plenary session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP)
Speeches - Midrand - 13-05-2013
Both our parliaments, the Pan-African Parliament and the European Parliament, share a fundamental common goal: representing our citizens and making their voices heard beyond the borders of our member states. Voices which have a lot in common: Europeans, as much as Africans, are world citizens who, although by times facing different challenges, share the same aspiration when it comes to social and economic progress of their societies.
Read more : Speech at the plenary session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP)
Schulz on car bombings in Turkey
Press Release - South Africa - 12-05-2013
"On behalf of the European Parliament I condemn the twin car bombings in Turkey. We stand with Turkey as an ally, partner and candidate country for EU membership who is dealing with a tragic conflict on its border. This extreme violence and loss of life is deeply shocking. We offer our condolences to the families of the victims and support to the Turkish authorities and people."
Read more : Schulz on car bombings in Turkey
Offizieller Besuch von Präsident Schulz in Südafrika
Pressemitteilungen - Brüssel - 11-05-2013
Wir müssen das volle Potenzial dieser Partnerschaft zum beiderseitigen Nutzen unserer Bürger ausschöpfen.
Read more : Offizieller Besuch von Präsident Schulz in Südafrika
Speech in honour of Dr Dalia Grybauskaite, President of the Republic of Lithuania, on the occasion of the award of the Charlemagne Prize
Speeches - Aachen - 09-05-2013
Like many others, Ms Grybauskaite, I am counting upon you to maintain your commitment to this dialogue with our neighbouring countries in the interests of the EU.
Read more : Speech in honour of Dr Dalia Grybauskaite, President of the Republic of Lithuania,
on the occasion of the award of the Charlemagne Prize
Congratulations to Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo on his appointment as new Director-General of the World Trade Organization
Press Release - Brussels - 08-05-2013
With his profile, Mr Azevêdo is well placed to mediate between the different sensitivities of developing, emerging and industrialised countries - key to lead the Doha Development Agenda to a success.
Read more : Congratulations to Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo on his appointment as new Director-General of the World Trade Organization
Präsident Schulz zum Europatag: Europa zu feiern bedeutet heutzutage, sich für seine Veränderung einzusetzen
Pressemitteilungen - Brüssel - 08-05-2013
Es ist einfach, Europa zu feiern, wenn die Zeiten gut sind, das Beschäftigungsniveau hoch ist und ein starkes Wirtschaftswachstum vorhanden ist. Es ist schwieriger, wenn man gerade seinen Arbeitsplatz verloren hat, nach dem Abschluss der Schule bzw. des Studiums keinen Arbeitsplatz findet, oder man sein Familienunternehmen aufgrund strengerer Kreditauflagen schließen musste.
Read more : Präsident Schulz zum Europatag: Europa zu feiern bedeutet heutzutage, sich für seine Veränderung einzusetzen
Schulz worried by Moldova political crisis, hasty law changes
Press Release - Brussels - 07-05-2013
I am particularly worried by last week's votes in parliament to amend a number of important laws. Those changes, such as the possibility to dismiss Constitutional Court judges by parliament if they lose its trust, have far-reaching, potentially negative consequences for the country's democratic development. Those amendments were passed too hastily and without proper consultations and preparation. They were heavily criticised by both the Council of Europe and the Venice Commission.
Read more : Schulz worried by Moldova political crisis, hasty law changes