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Is the EU abandoning the idea of gas diversification?

2016. 05. 10.

“If the North Stream II pipeline is realized, it might significantly impact gas prices in Central Europe. Furthermore, existing gas interconnectors would be unable to fulfill their function – the diversification of resources,” warned Fidesz MEP András Gyürk at the plenary session of the European Parliament, May 9.

Better alert mechanisms to aid missing children!

2016. 05. 09.

A written declaration recommending a more efficient alert mechanism in the search for endangered and missing children was adopted by the European Parliament during the opening of the session of the plenary meeting in Strasbourg. According to EPP Group MEP Kinga Gál, co-author of the declaration, the key to the successful recovery of missing children is quick and effective European cooperation, so she demanded the earliest possible implementation of the plan.

What about Schengen 2.0?

2016. 05. 03.

As the inclement weather eases and migrants prepare themselves to embark, large stretches of the EU’s external borders remain no more secure than before and a political stalemate threatens any effective response. [Blog post by András Gyürk]

Hungary’s Constitution, the Fundamental Law, Turns Five

2016. 04. 28.

On Monday, the Hungarian Parliament celebrated the five-year anniversary of the passage of Hungary’s first democratic constitution, the Fundamental Law. It has become an example to Member States and EU institutions about how to work together proactively and efficiently, and has weathered more than its fair share of political storms. But that’s not the only European aspect we are pleased to celebrate. [Blog post by MEP József Szájer, chair of the constitutional drafting committee]

Serbia chose the path to Europe

2016. 04. 28.

"I would like to congratulate the citizens of Serbia, who during recent elections, made it perfectly clear to everyone that they want a European future for their country," said EPP Group MEP Andor Deli at the plenary meeting of the European Parliament in Brussels.

Elimination of visa requirements could be an important step

2016. 04. 21.

The Fidesz-KDNP delegation of the EPP Group welcomes Wednesday's announcement from the European Commission recommending the elimination of Schengen visa requirements for Ukraine. The visa-free status means a step forward for Subcarpathian Hungarian communities in making it easier to maintain relations with their ethnic country.

Migration endangers transporters

2016. 04. 15.

The past six months brought unprecedented challenges to the European Union as tens of thousands of migrants began entering EU territory. “This process increasingly endangers transport and tourism industries, and the European Commission must do everything within its power to balance the situation,” said Andor Deli, a Fidesz representative in the European Parliament.

Failing to take tough decisions

2016. 04. 12.

After the terrorist attacks in Paris, France activated its highest state of alert. President François Hollande, a Socialist, summoned his cabinet and then joined the mourners. Thousands of police were activated but the national dragnet missed the perpetrators. No one resigned from the cabinet, police or intelligence services in the aftermath. [Blog post by András Gyürk]

Failing to take tough decisions

2016. 04. 12.

After the terrorist attacks in Paris, France activated its highest state of alert. President François Hollande, a Socialist, summoned his cabinet and then joined the mourners. Thousands of police were activated but the national dragnet missed the perpetrators. No one resigned from the cabinet, police or intelligence services in the aftermath. [Blog post by András Gyürk]