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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.

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.