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Change in Egypt: The Egyptian leadership must not become an obstacle to the democratisation and reform process. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group and Ioannis Kasoulides MEP

EPP Group in the European Parliament

In a joint statement today, Joseph Daul MEP, EPP Group Chairman and Ioannis Kasoulides MEP, Vice-Chairman of the EPP Group responsible for external relations, welcome the Declaration on Egypt, adopted by the EU's Foreign Affairs Ministers on Monday.

"The European Union must continue to insist that the fundamental civic rights of the Egyptian people must be respected. They must be granted the right to peaceful assembly and association and to the freedom of expression. Their right to determine their own destiny has to be respected", said the two EPP Group leaders.

Iran: targeted sanctions against Ahmadinejad regime needed. Michael Gahler MEP

EPP Group in the European Parliament

European Parliament's foreign affairs committee criticises human rights situation in Iran and demands tougher sanctions

The European Parliament's foreign affairs committee today called for tougher sanctions against representatives of the Iranian government. The EU Council of Ministers needed to assess the possibility to introduce more targeted sanctions against individual members and officials of the Iranian government who are responsible for human rights violations, MEPs demanded today.

Pension Reform: serious issue to be tackled

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

The European Parliament's Employment Committee gave their response to the European Commission's strategy on pensions today.  ALDE highlights the fact that Member States economies are interdependent and that the future sustainability of pension systems should be taken into account in the framework of macro economic surveillance, nonetheless it is very clear that Member States retain full responsibility for the organisational set-up of their own pension systems.

Consumer rights rules - EP vote would risk lowest common denominator approach to consumer rights in the EU

European Greens

The European Parliament’s consumer affairs (IMCO) committee voted this evening on a proposal on new EU consumer rights rules (Schwab report on the Consumer Rights Directive). The Greens expressed disappointment with the outcome, which could risk diminishing consumer rights throughout the EU. After the vote, Greens/EFA shadow draftsperson (rapporteur) Emilie Turunen said:

 

Do it fast but do it smart! European Energy Strategy 2020: AER members visit GE Smart Grid Centre and promote the role of regions in speeding up an energy efficient Europe

AER - Assembly of European Regions

Bracknell (UK), 1 February 2011.

Independence and resources of European Supervisory Authorities: EP demands assurances from Council. Jean-Paul Gauzès MEP

EPP Group in the European Parliament

"The Council must commit itself to guaranteeing the independence and autonomy of the Chairmen of the European Financial Supervisory Authorities.

Verhofstadt critical of weak statements by EU leaders on Egypt

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

As the situation on the streets of Egyptian cities continues to develop rapidly, western diplomatic services and European leaders are struggling to find a position. Guy Verhofstadt, leader of the Liberal group in the European Parliament insists that Parliament request the EU High Representative to address the latest developments in her intervention this week in Parliament.

Future European Funding for Wales

European Greens

With no help from Westminster, Wales must look for support elsewhere

Plaid Cymru President, Jill Evans MEP, today submitted her party's response to the European Commission's consultation on the future of European funding.

Unfortunately, West Wales and the Valleys are likely to again meet the criteria to receive the highest category of EU funding; meaning Wales is still one of the poorest regions in the EU.

Jill Evans, Plaid MEP for Wales, said:

Hungary's reply on media law is totally inadequate

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

On the basis of media report, the Hungarian Government has replied today to the letter sent by the European Commission on 21st January on concerns related to its recently adopted media law.

Boeing Response to Public Reports Regarding the WTO's Final Ruling in DS 353

BOEING

CHICAGO, Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today released the following statement, responding to public reports that the WTO panel deciding European Union claims of U.S. government assistance to Boeing has issued a confidential final ruling rejecting the vast majority of Europe's claims:

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