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Press releases

This is a selection of press releases issued by the press service of the European Parliament and by the office of the President of Parliament

 
 

Issues with impact in the US

EP calls for new EU-China partnership based on reciprocity. Thursday, May 24, 2012 EP calls for new EU-China partnership based on reciprocity
Eurobonds for Eurozone stability. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Parliament adopts ambitious approach on financial transaction tax
MEPs take aim at China's unfair trade practices. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 MEPs take aim at China's unfair trade practices
MEPs urge Ukraine to respect democracy and rule of law if it wants to join the EU. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 MEPs urge Ukraine to respect democracy and rule of law if it wants to join the EU
EP president Schulz: act now or risk Europe tearing apart. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 EP president Schulz: act now or risk Europe tearing apart
Financial transaction tax: getting the financial sector to contribute towards the cost of the crisis. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Financial transaction tax: getting the financial sector to contribute towards the cost of the crisis
Libya: MEPs hopeful for upcoming elections but worried about arms smuggling. Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Libya: MEPs hopeful for upcoming elections but worried about arms smuggling
EU needs to invest more in security, says NATO Secretary General Rasmussen. Monday, April 23, 2012 EU needs to invest more in security, says NATO Secretary General Rasmussen
EP hearing questions whether the fight against terrorism should come at the cost of human rights. Friday, April 13, 2012 EP hearing questions whether the fight against terrorism should come at the cost of human rights
Parliament receives petition against ACTA. Tuesday, March 27, 2012 ACTA: International Trade Committee against referral to Court of Justice
Martin Schulz: Friday, March 23, 2012 Martin Schulz: "EU needs reasonable budget to boost Europe's growth at a time of austerity"
Parliament weighs up cost and benefits of taxing financial transactions. Friday, March 23, 2012 Parliament weighs up cost and benefits of taxing financial transactions
EP this week: anti-discrimination, MFF, Schulz in Morocco. Monday, March 19, 2012 EP this week: anti-discrimination, MFF, Schulz in Morocco
10 things you should know about the March plenary. Friday, March 16, 2012 10 things you should know about the March plenary
MEPs discuss how to protect water resources. Monday, March 12, 2012 MEPs discuss how to protect water resources
EP plenary week: equality, enlargement and the green economy. Monday, March 12, 2012 EP plenary week: equality, enlargement and the green economy
11 March: victims of terrorism remembrance day. Sunday, March 11, 2012 11 March: victims of terrorism remembrance day
Russia's elections: Putin wins amid signs of change. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Russia's elections: Putin wins amid signs of change
The two-pack initiative: stepping up budgetary surveillance in the Eurozone. Monday, March 5, 2012 The two-pack initiative: stepping up budgetary surveillance in the Eurozone
Eurobonds for Eurozone stability. Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Nominate an EU Commissioner to help return Greece to growth, says Juncker
Credit rating agencies: MEPs want less reliance on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Financial transaction tax: a better design is possible
Schulz: Europe is not a community of austerity but of solidarity. Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Schulz: Europe is not a community of austerity but of solidarity
EU remains defiant after green flying scheme hits political turbulence. Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Air travel: Transport Committee calls for a fair deal for all passengers
Parliament receives petition against ACTA. Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Parliament receives petition against ACTA