Tag Archives: Joseph Daul

January 18, 2012

Hungarian Premier Orban Polarises the European Parliament

The European Parliament has just wrapped up a debate on the political situation in Hungary following the European Commission’s commencement of infringement proceedings a few days ago against Hungary’s right-wing Fidesz government. The Commission is taking action against three specific … Continue reading →

British Rebate in Jeopardy thanks to David Cameron

Joseph Daul, leader of the European People’s Party (EPP), has just told the European Parliament that the rebate Britain receives from the EU must be put into question following David Cameron’s veto last week. David Cameron has certainly not fought for … Continue reading →

The State of the Union Address was all about Mr Barroso

“Where was the European Commission during the crises of the past year?” asked Martin Schulz, Socialist and Democrat Leader in the European Parliament following Jose-Manuel Barroso’s “State of the Union” address. Schulz is indeed right. What did the European Commission … Continue reading →

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October 8, 2009

Freedom of the Press in vital for European Democracy

As we all know, Silvio Berlusconi, the septuagenarian media magnate turned politician with a penchant for young girls, thrives on controversy. It seems that you either love him or hate him. I am obviously in the hate him camp. I … Continue reading →