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Sharing information, preventing terror

2016. 06. 08.

At this week’s plenary session of the European Parliament, MEPs debated how to more effectively exchange data among information systems and databases as part of the fight against terrorism in the European Union. MEP Kinga Gál emphasized that recent terrorist attacks show the deficiencies in the flow of information in the area of fighting international crime. The deputy welcomed the establishment of the European Counter-Terrorism Center in the framework of Europol as well as Hungary’s new Counter Terrorism Information and Criminal Analysis Center (TIBEK).

Serbia chose the path to Europe

2016. 04. 28.

"I would like to congratulate the citizens of Serbia, who during recent elections, made it perfectly clear to everyone that they want a European future for their country," said EPP Group MEP Andor Deli at the plenary meeting of the European Parliament in Brussels.

Latest from the Eastern Front – MEP Bocskor on Ukraine

Latest from the Eastern Front – MEP Bocskor on Ukraine

2016. 03. 31.

Hungarian MEP Andrea Bocskor from Subcarpathia elaborates on the latest developments in Ukraine and the European reactions.

Partnership of EU and Churches Necessary in Providing Humanitarian Aid

Partnership of EU and Churches Necessary in Providing Humanitarian Aid

2015. 07. 09.

The European Union should consider local churches as a key partner when providing humanitarian assistance for the persecuted Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East, stressed György Hölvényi, co-chair of the European People's Party Working Group on interreligious dialogue at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Partnership of EU and Churches Necessary in Providing Humanitarian Aid

Partnership of EU and Churches Necessary in Providing Humanitarian Aid

2015. 07. 09.

The European Union should consider local churches as a key partner when providing humanitarian assistance for the persecuted Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East, stressed György Hölvényi, co-chair of the European People's Party Working Group on interreligious dialogue at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Armistice in Ukraine Must Be Achieved

Armistice in Ukraine Must Be Achieved

2015. 02. 11.

“Despite the EU resolution on Ukraine a few weeks ago, the situation has not improved but worsened,” said Fidesz MEP Andrea Bocskor of Transcarpathia at yesterday’s EP plenary session. “The EU’s efforts to resolve the Ukraine-Russia conflict in diplomatic ways are promising, and it is clear that the EU supports a resolution based on negotiations and calls for peace as soon as possible.”

Left-liberal attack against EU counter terrorism policy

Left-liberal attack against EU counter terrorism policy

2011. 09. 13.

Press Release of MEP Ágnes Hankiss - Members of the European Parliament were set to cast votes today on an own-initiative report by the Dutch liberal MEP, Sophia In't Veld bearing the rather ambitious title "EU counter-terrorism policy: main achievements and future challenges". However, the political left suddenly retreated again and asked for the postponement of the vote for the second time.

Future of EU Intelligence and Internal Security: Time has come for stocktaking. Ágnes Hankiss MEP

Future of EU Intelligence and Internal Security: Time has come for stocktaking. Ágnes Hankiss MEP

2011. 03. 31.

A Hearing on 'The Future of EU Intelligence and Internal Security' was organised yesterday by a Hungarian centre-right Member of the EPP Group. Ágnes Hankiss MEP highlighted the importance of improving the cooperation among and the coordination between national secret services under the helm of the European Union.

Serbia: getting closer to Europe – the European Parliament ratifies the SAA Press Release by György Schöpflin and Kinga Gál ME

Serbia: getting closer to Europe – the European Parliament ratifies the SAA Press Release by György Schöpflin and Kinga Gál ME

2011. 01. 19.

The European Parliament has voted a resolution on Serbia's European integration process and ratified the SAA with the country. According to György Schöpflin MEP, Serbia has finally made up its mind that it genuinely wants a European future. Kinga Gál MEP emphasised that Parliament's resolution has a well-balanced approach to minority rights, including those of the Hungarians in Voivodina.