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Remembering Freedom-Loving Hungarians of 1848

2015. 03. 10.

In preparation for the 167th anniversary of March 15, 1848, members of the Hungarian EPP Group Delegation paid their respects to the heroes of the 1848 revolution and war for independence in front of the Petőfi Memorial in Strasbourg.

EuroparlTV video: Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz

2015. 03. 05.

Video of the EuroparlTV, presenting Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz, Vice-President of the European Parliament, from Fidesz, Hungary.

It’s Time to Strengthen the EU’s Cohesion Policy

2015. 03. 05.

Structural Funds have contributed significantly to job creation, job market reintegration and social inclusion and proved exceptionally useful during the economic crisis. Now, with the Sixth Cohesion Report entitled "Investment for jobs and growth: promoting economic, social and territorial cohesion in the Union," there is a chance to strengthen and renew cohesion policy. [Blog post by MEP Tamás Deutsch]

European Citizens’ Initiative: a keystone of democracy at risk

2015. 02. 26.

European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) is a keystone of participative democracy, but the shortfalls in its implementation and in its follow up, can waste its potential insisted Danuta Hübner and György Schöpflin during today's hearing on the European Citizens' Initiative. The meeting made it possible to look at these issues in depth and will formulate the ideas by which future developments will be guided.

No, Let’s Really Get Rid of Roaming Fees

2015. 02. 18.

Roaming fees were on their way out in 2015. Now, it seems like some are trying to back out of the plan. Let’s not go back. Let’s get rid of the roaming fees as we promised our citizens. [Blog post by MEPs Dr. Ildikó Pelczné Gáll and András Gyürk]

Illegal Immigration Must Be Stopped

2015. 02. 13.

We need a frank debate on the issue as illegal immigration poses a problem today. Failing to confront the problem and postponing honest discussion of the possible solutions means that it will likely only get worse before it gets better. [Blog post by MEP Kinga Gál]

Raising Awareness of the Dire Humanitarian Crisis in Northern Iraq

2015. 02. 13.

Last week, as part of an official delegation, I visited Erbil and Northern Iraq, communities overwhelmed with the humanitarian crisis brought on by the belligerent actions of the so-called Islamic State. [Blog post by György Hölvényi]

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.”

Commissioner Navracsics: Getting Rid of Lenin Statues at Home, Promoting Strong Coalitions in Brussels

2015. 02. 05.

Hungary’s EU Commissioner, Tibor Navracsics, was the latest guest earlier this week at the popular event series called “Hungarian Wave.” Commissioner Navracsics, who is responsible for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, talked before a packed house about his former role as a minister in the Hungarian government, discussed the challenges of his new portfolio, and shared insights into the ideological vision that has guided his career.