European Parliament President Martin Schulz

Speech to the European Council of 22 May by the President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz

Speeches - Brussels - 22-05-2013

Internal Policies and EU Institutions

Public support for the European integration process has never been as weak as it is today. For one reason or another, people in all the EU Member States currently have the impression that they are being treated unfairly. It is still the case, however, that we have to act together if we want to win back trust in the EU and support for the idea that the EU is a community of States established in a spirit of solidarity, to be demonstrated both within those States and among their peoples. Robert Schuman coined the term ‘de facto solidarity’ to describe the principle which underpinned the foundation of the European Community.

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May opening: new Ombudsman candidates

Press Release - Strasbourg - 20-05-2013

Internal Policies and EU Institutions

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.

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IDAHO: EU human rights record will not be satisfactory until homophobia is defeated

Press Release - Brussels - 16-05-2013

Human Rights

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.

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Schulz: "Mali can today see the future with greater hope"

Press Release - Brussels - 16-05-2013

Foreign Affairs

The donor conference for development in Mali sends a clear message to all Malians that the international community, its African partners and the European Union, with a leading role played by France, are with them in their struggle for the restoration of peace, democracy and unity in the country. The success of Mali will also be a success for the whole Sahel, Africa and Europe.

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Rede zur Eröffnung des Internationalen Beratungsseminars im südafrikanischen Parlament 2013

Reden - Kapstadt - 14-05-2013

Auswärtige Angelegenheiten

Südafrika hat die Welt in den letzten 20 Jahren nicht nur durch seine demokratischen Errungenschaften sowie seinen Kampf gegen Diskriminierung beeindruckt. Südafrika hat auch unter Beweis gestellt, dass es durchaus in der Lage ist, seiner zunehmenden wirtschaftlichen Bedeutung und der damit einhergehenden steigenden politischen Verantwortung gerecht zu werden.

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Schulz on car bombings in Turkey

Press Release - South Africa - 12-05-2013

Foreign Affairs - Internal Policies and EU Institutions

"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."

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Schulz to pay official visit to South Africa

Press Release - Brussels - 11-05-2013

Foreign Affairs - Internal Policies and EU Institutions

The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz will pay an official visit to the Pan-African Parliament and South Africa on Monday and Tuesday, 12 and 13 May. The visit will be an occasion to strengthen the ties between the European Parliament and the Pan-African Parliament, the legislative body of the African Union, as well as with the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces of South Africa.

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Laudatio auf die Präsidentin der Republik Litauen Frau Dr. Dalia Grybauskaitė, Karlspreisverleihung in Aachen, am 9. Mai 2013

Reden - Aachen - 09-05-2013

Interne Politikbereiche und Institutionen der EU

ich bin sehr geehrt und erfreut, heute an diesem ehrwürdigen Ort die Laudatio auf eine außergewöhnliche Europäerin und herausragende Politikerin halten zu dürfen: Die Präsidentin der Republik Litauen, Frau Dr. Dalia Grybauskaitė.

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Congratulations to Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo on his appointment as new Director-General of the World Trade Organization

Press Release - Brussels - 08-05-2013

Foreign Affairs - Internal Policies and EU Institutions

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.

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Schulz on Europe Day: celebrating Europe today means engaging to change it

Press Release - Brussels - 08-05-2013

Internal Policies and EU Institutions

It is easy to celebrate Europe when times are good, employment high and growth strong. It is harder when you have just lost your job, or cannot find one after graduating or had to close down your family business because of toughening credit conditions.

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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.