MEPs in Media
European Conservatives and Reformists leader praises Bokros' ideas
Mon, 8th March 2010The head of the EP group of European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) said on Thursday that the ideas of conservative Democratic Forum PM-candidate Lajos Bokros would be "the best for Hungary".
www.realdeal.hu, by MTIEU reveals jobs strategy
Wed, 3rd March 2010The European Union is to reveal its strategy for job creation and promoting green growth.
Named EU 2020, the plan has been months in the making. However, with the current worries over Greece and the trouble that's causing for the Euro, many worry that EU 2020 may be overshadowed.
MEPs’ €13.4m staffing expansion approved
Fri, 26th February 2010“We are telling our member states to live within their means, and the European Parliament should lead by example,” said Lajos Borkos, an MEP from the European Conservatives and Reformists group.
Mr Borkos argued that it was too soon to determine Lisbon’s impact on its workflow, and that a decision should have been postponed.
MEPs propose longer maternity leave
Thu, 25th February 2010EUOBSERVER/BRUSSELS - MEPs have proposed extending maternity leave in the European Union to 20 weeks, a move that has sparked criticism over potential costs to already strained budgets.
EU Observer, by Honor MahonyBusiness and taxpayers face £2bn bill under Brussels plans to give new mothers 20 weeks leave on FULL pay
Wed, 24th February 2010Business faced the prospect of a £2billion burden last night as the EU moved to treble maternity pay.
Macedonia - Meetings of Minister Milošoski with MEP’s Charles Tannock and Milan Zver
Tue, 23th February 2010The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Macedonia, Antonio Milošoski received on February 18 the British MEP from the group of the European Conservatives and Reformists in the European Parliament and shadow Rapporteur on Macedonia, Charles Tannock and the MEP from the group of the European People’s Party and Member of the Republic of Macedonia-EU Joint Parliamentary Committee, Milan Zver.
MEPs want to bring wonky fruit ban back
Tue, 23th February 2010MEPs have called for a European ban on the sale of wonky fruit and vegetables to be restored.
Daily TelegraphAn appropriate show of strength?
Fri, 19th February 2010Was the European Parliament right to reject the EU member states' agreement with the US to share data on bank transfers? Timothy Kirkhope says the Parliament misused its new powers.
European Commission wins approval
Tue, 9th February 2010The European Parliament on Tuesday voted to approve the new European Commission, removing the final obstacle for the 26 nominees who comprise the new college to take office.
EC 'wants economic policy control'
Wed, 20th January 2010The European Commission has been accused of trying to take control of national economic policies.
The attack came after Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso chided "some national politicians" for failing to accept the need for tougher governance as part of EU "Lisbon Strategy" measures to boost jobs and growth.
Viktor Yanukovich wins first round of Ukraine election
Mon, 18th January 2010Villain of 2004 Orange Revolution will face Yulia Tymoshenko in presidential run-off, while incumbent Yushchenko is wiped out.
Viktor Yanukovich, Ukraine's opposition leader and the villain of the 2004 Orange Revolution, is on the brink of a stunning political comeback after opening up a commanding 11-point lead in Sunday's first round of the presidential election.
Tories have great influence in the EU
Fri, 1st January 2010Changing political groupings within the European parliament was the right move for my party. We can now deliver better for Britain.
Driven Conservative
Thu, 17th December 2009Is the chairman of the Parliament's internal market and consumer protection committee proof that the UK Conservatives are serious about Europe?
EU ends 'banana wars' with Latin America
Tue, 15th December 2009EUOBSERVER/Brussels – The European Union has reached an agreement on banana import tariffs with Latin American countries, ending the world's longest running trade dispute.
www.euobserver.com, by Andrew WillisHungary's Bokros says Fidesz-close economists present "ridiculous" anti-budget arguments
Mon, 14th December 2009Lajos Bokros, Hungary’s former Finance Minister and PM candidate of minor opposition party MDF, lashed out at a group of right-wing economists who have recently called on MPs to reject the 2010 budget bill in Parliament. He said their argument was "ridiculous", once again praising the government’s crisis management efforts and urging the implementation of reforms.
www.portfolio.huInternational Conference on the Protection
Thu, 3rd December 2009From the Hatred to Cooperation
For two days (3-4 December) the participants of the international conference 'European Standards of the National and Ethnic Minority Rights Protection' organised in the House of Polish Culture in Vilnius discussed and shared their opinions and observations on the European standards of protecting the rights of national and ethnic minorities. The initiator of a conference was MEP Valdemar Tomaševski. The meetings were organised under the auspices of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the European Parliament.
Corridors of power
Thu, 3rd December 2009The European Parliament is currently considering legislation that politicians are warned could severely reduce the pensions of European workers, limit capital for start-up companies and cut developing countries out of European investment.
www.ftadviser.com, by Vicky Ford MEP‘The red line’: what actions should follow confirmation of 2010 budget?
Mon, 30th November 2009The broadcast ‘The red line’ deals with the discussion regarding the actions, which should follow after the confirmation of the 2010 budget. MEP Roberts Zile (For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK/ECR) is among the participants in the discussion. The participants discuss the budget issues, the work of the Government, as well as the possible solutions for the economic crisis.
Roberts Zile: motorcyclists to pay for high income of companies
Thu, 26th November 2009Roberts Zile MEP(For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK/ECR) notes that the millions necessary for the State Budget could be collected from the increase in the Corporate Tax, whereas the Government has decided to increase the annual motorcyclists’ duty. The MEP notes that now the motorcyclists have to pay, whereas foreign companies are able to maintain their income.
Zile criticises process of EU President election
Wed, 25th November 2009When appearing at the debates organized at the EP regarding the meeting of the upcoming EU Council, MEP Roberts Zile (For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK/ECR) criticised the ‘un-transparent and contextually unclear procedure by which the EU President and EU Minister for Foreign Affairs were elected. The MEP appealed to the Swedish presidency at the EU not to forget about the current situation in the Baltic States, pointing out that the economy of the States is being devaluated due to the striving for pegging the currency to euro.
R.Zile: litmus paper has coloured red
Tue, 24th November 2009
MEP Roberts Zile (For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK/ECR) comments on the prohibition of international creditors to introduce the Progressive Corporate Tax in the amount of 25% by saying that the litmus paper has coloured red. The politician concludes that the creditors most probably consider that the tax burden has to be put on the shoulders of Latvia’s inhabitants and companies. The MEP appeals to coalition colleagues to be constructive during the negotiations.
R.Zile: litmus paper has coloured red
Tue, 24th November 2009Roberts Zile MEP (For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK/ECR) comments on the prohibition of international creditors to introduce the Progressive Corporate Tax in the amount of 25% by saying that the litmus paper has coloured red. The politician concludes that the creditors most probably consider that the tax burden has to be put on the shoulders of Latvia’s inhabitants and companies. The MEP appeals to coalition colleagues to be constructive during the negotiations.
Power to the People, Michal Kaminski reflects on the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
Mon, 23th November 2009 The Parliament MagazinePlans on introducing a Corporate Tax
Fri, 20th November 2009The Government plans on introducing a Progressive Corporate Tax rate, stating that the tax rate for the companies the income of which exceeds LVL 5 million a year totals 25%. MEP Roberts Zile (For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK/ECR) initiated the introduction of the particular tax explaining that it would be mostly paid by telecommunication companies and various subsidiary companies of large foreign holdings.
Dienas BiznessHeavier tax burden
Fri, 20th November 2009Roberts Zile MEP (For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK/ECR) informs that the Government has approved increasing the Inhabitants Income up to 26% and Capital Gain Tax, as well as imposing a tax on natural gas being used as fuel.
Neatkariga Rita Avize LatvijaiLatvia Needs New Economic Policy in 2011
Mon, 2nd November 2009Interview with the ECR Member Roberts ZILE in Latvian magazine "Kapitals"
We are forced to complete an exercise which has not been experienced in the global economy yet, with the exception of the Second World War. The negative spiral is described and tested in economic theory. Is that theory applicable also to the experiment of Latvia, how did it start and what could happen next? It was the topic of the conversation of magazine "Kapitāls" (The Capital) and economist ROBERTS ZILE (political party TB/LNNK).
If we can't stop the existence of a President of Europe, let's hope he'll be low key
Thu, 29th October 2009Tony Blair would be a disaster as President of the European Council, writes Timothy Kirkhope MEP.
www.telegraph.co.uk, by Timothy KirkhopeTelegraph columnist and blogger Daniel Hannan awarded online prize
Tue, 27th October 2009Daniel Hannan, The Daily Telegraph columnist, has been awarded an international journalism award for his online blog.
www.telegraph.co.ukBritain set to pay £5m more a day to the EU budget
Mon, 26th October 2009British taxpayers have been asked to increase their contribution to the European Union to £50 million a day.
www.telegraph.co.uk, by Martin BanksA change in the Caucasus?
Mon, 19th October 2009A change in the Caucasus?
www.europeanvoice.com, by Charles TannockMass protest outside Zimbabwe Embassy in London
Mon, 12th October 2009LONDON - Hundreds of Zimbabweans gathered outside the Zimbabwean Embassy in London on Saturday (10 October) to protest at the continued denial of basic freedoms by the Mugabe regime.
www.zimbabwejournalists.comDitch the Directive: UK stands up for hedge funds
Sat, 10th October 2009As the Sunday Telegraph launches its Ditch the Directive campaign to support the fight against excessive EU regulation of the financial sector, Helia Ebrahimi reveals how the battle will be fought in the corridors of power.
www.telegraph.co.ukEU urged to back ailing plastics industry
Wed, 30th September 2009British MEP Sajjad Karim has backed calls for more support for Europe's ailing plastics industry.
www.theparliament.com, by Martin BanksEU orders MP3 makers to turn down the volume
Mon, 28th September 2009The European Union on Monday ordered MP3 and mobile phone makers to turn down the volume on their must-have gagdets, warning on the risk of deafness to millions of teenagers.
AFP, by Roddy ThomsonUK 'won't take Calais migrants'
Tue, 22th September 2009Home Secretary Alan Johnson has denied that Britain will be forced to take migrants from the "Calais Jungle" camp which has been shut by French police.
BBC NEWSMEPs endorse plans to help relieve crisis in dairy sector
Thu, 17th September 2009MEPs in Strasbourg have backed a series of measures aimed at countering the crisis in the dairy farming sector.
www.theparliament.com, by Martin BanksMEPs hear of Taiwan's 'critical' role on world stage
Thu, 17th September 2009The devastating typhoon which struck Taiwan last month highlights the "urgent need" for the island to be allowed to participate in international organisations, parliament has heard.
www.theparliament.com, by Martin BanksJosé Manuel Barroso reelected European Commission president
Wed, 16th September 2009José Manuel Barroso has vowed to fight "national egoisms" and push ahead with further integration after being re-elected president of the European Commission.
www.telegraph.co.uk, by Bruno Waterfield in StrasbourgFury over Euro bid to ban TVS
Mon, 14th September 2009PLANS by Brussels bureaucrats to outlaw old-style TVs, fridges, and washing machines provoked an angry reaction yesterday.
www.express.co.ukWanted: real-life, good news hedge fund stories
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