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What is S&D Group President Pittella Trying to Say When He Congratulates Greece’s Syriza?

2015. 02. 05.

S&D Group President Gianni Pittella was among the first to congratulate Syriza, the populist, new-left winner of Greece’s parliamentary elections earlier this week. The S&D Group, it seems, has some interesting friends.

Religious dialogue: accepting one another as a pledge for peace

2015. 01. 29.

Following the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, Europe became united in deep mourning. Europeans felt threatened not only as individuals but also collectively, as a community - a very natural initial reaction to the tragedy.

Respecting Minority Rights – Interest, Not Just Duty of Serbia

2015. 01. 27.

In support of Serbia’s EU integration and to promote minority rights, the Fidesz-KDNP delegation to the European Parliament has proposed amendments to the Parliament’s Country Report on Serbia. MEP Andor Deli, who is originally from Vojvodina, Serbia, coordinated the delegation’s proposed amendments.

Better governance in the Single Market will boost growth

2015. 01. 25.

A well-functioning Single Market in the European Union is vital for future growth and job creation. We could, for instance, raise GDP in the EU by a further 2.2% annually over a ten-year period if remaining barriers in the 'classic' Single Market could be eliminated.

LIBE Hearing on Hungary Produces No Outcome

2015. 01. 22.

Poorly informed opinions and baseless accusations concerning already closed issues filled the bulk of the hearing on human rights in Hungary at the European Parliament's LIBE Committee meeting, January 22.

MEP Ádám Kósa Reaffirmed as Disability Intergroup Leader

2015. 01. 15.

The Disability Intergroup of the European Parliament, re-established in December on the initiative of EPP Group MEP Ádám Kósa, has selected four MEPs to co-chair. Former Co-Chair Ádám Kósa was re-elected unanimously.

The Minority Intergroup is Stronger than Ever

2015. 01. 15.

The re-established Minority Intergroup held its first working session this year on 15 January, comprising 65 representatives from 21 countries and all parliamentary groups of the European Parliament. “I’m delighted that the intergroup is stronger than ever,” said Kinga Gál, Fidesz MEP and co-chair of the intergroup.

EU Must Act to Protect Christian Minorities in the Middle East

2015. 01. 14.

The suffering and persecution of religious minorities in the Middle East calls for more decisive action at the EU level to provide more effective aid, say MEPs. In a meeting convened by MEP György Hölvényi, member of the European People’s Party Group responsible for inter-religious dialogue, along with Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and other EPP Group members agreed that EU institutions, especially the European Commission and Parliament, must be more effective in assisting those suffering religious-based persecution.

Remembering Auschwitz Today

2015. 01. 13.

The European Parliament commemorates the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. On this occasion our thoughts go out to the victims, their family members, survivors and those compatriots who, regardless of the oppression and the risks, courageously endeavored to save Jews, Gypsies and others persecuted.