CEEMET 1 has learned that the European Parliament is discussing a possible resolution under article 225 TFEU, recommending that the Commission should propose a directive on “Information and consultation of workers, anticipation and management of restructuring”. A draft report (ref: 2012/2061(INI)) has been presented by the EP rapporteur Mr Alejandro Cercas at the Employment Committee on 20th of June 2012.

CEEMET is deeply concerned by both the procedure of the European Parliament with regard to the proposal and the contents of the proposal itself.

MEPs have voted through a European Parliament resolution on EU policy on the West Bank and East Jerusalem that firmly criticises Israeli Government construction and expansion of illegal settlements saying they constitute a major obstacle to peace efforts.

This autumn will mark the 15th anniversary of the European Health Forum Gastein, which will convene in Bad Hofgastein, near Salzburg, on October 3 – 6. The focus could hardly be more topical: “The crisis as an opportunity? Health in times of austerity.” EHFG President Prof. Leiner argues that the best way of saving money is not to reduce services for patients. Cutting the number of hospitals, and upping specialisation of clinics would improve both efficiency and quality of care.

"Community rules cannot be subject to arbitrary behaviour by member states," said GUE/NGL MEP Cornelia Ernst during a debate on the re-introduction of border checks in the Schengen area and following Council's exclusion of parliament from certain decisions concerning the border-free area.

 "Today we need clarity. We need to insist on our rights under the Treaty, in other words co-decision, and that doesn't mean just being consulted."