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Language rights in court mean good justice, not cheap justice

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

The European Parliament in Strasbourg is expected on Wednesday 16 June to pass landmark legislation giving all EU citizens rights to interpretation and translation when they are questioned by police or tried in another EU country where they do not speak the language. The directive can then pass into EU law as it has already been approved by EU governments in the Council of Ministers. Prior to Wednesday's parliamentary vote, MEPs will debate the legislation on Monday evening (14 June).

Bioethanol industry welcomes EC guidelines on biofuel sustainability and certification

eBIO - European Bioethanol Fuel Association

Brussels, today – “Europe made another important step today towards a more
sustainable transport future”, said Rob Vierhout, Secretary‐General of eBIO
aBer the publicaCon of the long awaited implementaCon guidelines of the EU
biofuels sustainability scheme. “This document is essenCal to ensure that
biofuels used to count towards the European targets have been produced
following the toughest sustainability standards applied worldwide”.

Joint Press Release: Political leaders in the European Parliament want Juncker to lead strengthened European economic governance

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

Political leaders in the European Parliament want Juncker to lead strengthened European economic governance

Today the leaders of the political groups in the European Parliament insisted that the strengthened European economic governance should be based on the "Community method" and not on the intergovernmental one.

Verhofstadt congratulates Dutch Liberal parties on election success

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

Guy VERHOFSTADT, President of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats in the European Parliament, today sent his congratulations to both Liberal parties on their outstanding election results in the Netherlands.

Deutsche Bahn ready to discuss Modular Concept!

IRU - International Road Transport Union

IRU welcomes Deutsche Bahn’s willingness to discuss the introduction of revised weight and dimensions for Heavy Goods Vehicles to increase EU transport system efficiency.

Commission’s biofuel sustainability criteria shows commitment but fails to provide clear guidance for industry

UNICA - The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association

Brazilian sugarcane ethanol industry calls for increased clarity around biofuels sustainability rules as industry moves forward with certification scheme  

BRUSSELS, 10 June 2010 – The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) welcomes the European Commission’s biofuels guidelines on sustainability criteria released today but calls for clearer definitions to allow the biofuels sector to develop a comprehensive certification scheme that fully meets Europe’s requirements. 

A key player in the World Cup: Public Transport

UITP - International Association of Public Transport

On the eve of the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup, the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) stresses the crucial role of public transport in large events organisation. In June 2009, UITP published a Focus Paper with recommendations to the attention of host cities organizing large events.

Forging Europe’s competitiveness through the Agri-food industry

FoodDrinkEurope

(Brussels, 9 June 2010)

European food and drink manufacturers today called on the EU to prioritise the competitiveness of the Agri-food industry, as a key measure in its efforts to improve Europe’s economic future.

European Standardization Achievements: From the Lisbon Agenda to the EU 2020 Strategy

CEN and CENELEC

Malta, 3 June 2010 – CEN and CENELEC held their 6th Annual Meeting on 2 June in Malta, under the auspices of the Malta Standards Authority (MSA). Presentations and panel discussions aimed to review the evolution of European standardization over the past decade and its adaptation to arising challenges in order to successfully respond to the objectives set by Europe for 2020.

Knesset MP Hanin Zoabi must be supported

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

Calling on the European Parliament to defend Knesset MP Hanin Zoabi from threats against her parliamentary rights, GUE/NGL MEP Patrick Le Hyaric today wrote to EP President Jerzy Buzek to request that he intervene on behalf of Zoabi who has publicly spoken out against Israeli attacks on the Free Gaza Flotilla, having witnessed the incident first-hand.

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