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The strengthening of commercial ties between the EU and Turkey is in the interest of both parties

Today the European Parliament approved a report by Metin KAZAK (Mouvement for rights and freedom, Bulgaria) by a very large majority, recommending in particular the widening of commercial ties with Turkey, the 17th economic power in the world and the 7th most important commercial partner with the EU. "Our commercial relationship is important for both parties but each side must make efforts to overcome the difficulties", declared Mr. Kazak.

Europe needs more transparency and choice in its energy market

Adina Valean (PNL, Romania), ALDE spokesperson on energy security in the European Union spoke up for transparency, choice and competition in Europe's still protected energy market in order to improve the security of supply and minimise risk linked to dependence on external suppliers.

Conservation of Biodiversity must be our generation's top priority

Gerben Jan Gerbrandy (D66, NL) applauds the strong message of the report adopted today by European Parliament on the implementation of EU legislation aiming at the conservation of biodiversity.

"The original report was rather weak, but the liberals and others have turned it into an ambitious resolution. I believe that halting the loss of biodiversity should be on top of the international political agenda", said Gerbrandy.

MEP Gerbrandy emphasizes the economic relevance of biodiversity.

New measures will help those hardest hit by natural and man-made disasters

EP report calls for disaster prevention fund and better coordination; current EU policies exacerbating exposure to storms, floods, fires in many regions

 

Welcoming solid backing from Parliament for his call for the establishment of a disaster prevention fund, Portuguese GUE/NGL MEP João Ferreira today said new initiatives and better coordination on disaster prevention would help protect those people with fewest resources - the typical victims of disasters.

 

EU food and drink industry’s statement on the CAP after 2013 in view of the Informal Farm Council on 19‐21 September 2010

The debate on the CAP after 2013 entered a strategic stage. Ahead of the Commission’s Communication on the CAP post‐2013 in November, ministers will meet for an Informal Farm Council on 19‐21 September, with the aim to review the outcome of the recent public debate and to discuss possible orientations of the CAP.

EU-Pakistan readmission deal - the wrong instrument at the wrong time

"We can't have two weights and two measures - either we fully respect human rights or we give in to those who don't respect them" Portuguese GUE/NGL MEP Rui Tavares said today in Parliament's debate on the EU-Pakistan readmission agreement*.

ENISA & European Schoolnet -new prize for teaching of online safety in schools

For the 10th eLearning Awards, European Schoolnet and ENISA, the European Network and Information Security Agency, announce a new prize category called "Teaching online safety and citizenship".

The rapid spread of internet use among young people is making it essential to address eSafety and ePrivacy, in order to protect young people from online risks and threats and to prepare them to use digital technologies in a secure and responsible way.

Smart Grid Technology Could Power a Low Carbon Future for UK” says local MP after visiting GE’s European Smart Grid HQ in Bracknell

Bracknell MP, Dr. Phillip Lee Calls for “Cleaner, Smarter, more Efficient Energy” -Adding his voice to support for the Thames Valley low carbon project.

Adoption of Radio Spectrum Policy Programme, Broadband Communication and NGA Recommendation

The swift opening of the digital dividend for mobile services is key for the success of the Digital Agenda for Europe

BRUSSELS – ETNO welcomes the Radio Spectrum Policy Programme (RSPP) as an ambitious and timely instrument in view of maximising the potential of spectrum to bridge the digital divide. ETNO shares the objectives of the long awaited NGA recommendation of stimulating investment while encouraging sustainable competition but believes that the proposed regulatory approach for NGA will be challenging for investors.

Radio Spectrum Policy Programme (RSPP)

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