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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.

Hungary: EPP Group rejects politically motivated accusations on the Media Act. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group

2011. 01. 12.

"The EPP Group in the European Parliament reaffirms its strong commitment to the protection of freedoms and rights, including the freedom of press. At the same time, it rejects all politically motivated accusations against the Hungarian government. The Commission is, rightfully, analysing the conformity of this law to the European legislation. The EPP Group is confident that, should some elements of the Media law have to be changed, Hungary would do so, as Prime Minister Orbán had already declared", said Joseph Daul, Chairman of the EPP Group in the European Parliament.

Freedom and diversity of opinion according to European liberals – Discrimination against the Hungarian government

2011. 01. 11.

Press Release by the Hungarian EPP Group Delegation. - The liberal group in the European Parliament seriously breached the principles of freedom of opinion and thought today at their public hearing on the Hungarian Media Act. Despite repeated official requests from the Hungarian Government, the liberal group rejected the equal and fair participation of its representative. This treatment is derogatory for Hungary and in conflict with the spirit of the European Parliament and the EU.

The aim of unfounded accusations of political origin is to degrade Hungary and the EU Presidency

2011. 01. 10.

Press Release by the Hungarian EPP Delegation - The Hungarian EPP Delegation in the European Parliament rejects all the unfounded accusations of the Hungarian Media Act which have originated from a lack of information and political malice. We especially reject accusations offending such provisions of the Act which already exist in other Member States' media regulations. The unfounded accusations of political origin, through degrading the Hungarian EU Presidency, cause damage to the European Union itself. Therefore, we call upon the socialist, liberal, green and communist groups in the European Parliament to cease the political scandalisation.

2011: Challenging year for Europe. Central Europe must show strong leadership.

2011. 01. 03.

Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group - "2011 will be another challenging year for Europe. Economic recovery is still not established, and due to the high public deficits, the eurozone is still in some difficulty. Under these circumstances, not only solidarity, but strong leadership and efficient management are essential for Europe in 2011. I am confident that the two upcoming Presidencies of the EU Council of Ministers, held by Hungary and Poland, will prove their leadership skills and get the EU back on track", said Joseph Daul, welcoming the start of the first-ever Hungarian EU Presidency.

Hungarian Presidency: Priorities imposed by current events. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group

2010. 12. 03.

"Hungary and Poland share the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the European Union in 2011, at a time when the EU-27 is undergoing not only a financial crisis, but also a crisis of values. I came to Budapest to express to the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, my confidence in his European policy", declared Joseph Daul, after a meeting of the Presidency of the EPP Group with the Hungarian Government.