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An Energy Union We Can Support

2015. 03. 12.

When the subject turns to the idea of an Energy Union, a number of factors influence Hungary’s perspective. First of all, security of supply is a crucial issue for us. Approximately 80 percent of Hungarian households rely on natural gas for heating. That high rate of penetration is almost unmatched in all of Europe. At the same time, Hungary depends on Russia for 80 percent of the supply of that gas. The result is that Hungary has become one of the most exposed Member States of the European Union. [Blog post András Gyürk]

We Cannot Remain Silent While Watching the Most Terrible Human Rights Violations

2015. 03. 11.

At the March plenary meeting, human rights were in the spotlight in the European Parliament. The EP passed a resolution co-signed by myself, urging steps against online sexual abuse of children. In the afternoon, we debated the annual human rights report of the EP, addressing a number of challenging human rights issues, urgent matters that call for EU-level response.

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]