Tag Archives: Roma

October 19, 2010

“Tolerance within” Dr. Ban Ki-moon makes veiled attack on France

Speaking to Members of the European Parliament today UN Chief Dr. Ban Ki-moon raised the spectre of immigration in Europe. “As a friend of Europe, I share profound concerns,” he told MEPs, and went on to explain that the story of the 20th Century … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Angela Merkel, Ban Ki-Moon, CDU, european parliament, French Government, Global Strategy for women and children, Millennium Goals, Nazis, Nicolas Sarkozy, Roma, United Nations, Viviane Reding

September 9, 2010

Tories mealy-mouthed on Sarkozy’s Expulsion of Roma People

French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s expulsion of Roma people from France is utterly appalling. It is discriminatory and in breach of EU law. It also smacks of ethnic cleansing, not to mention reawakening memories of World War II atrocities. I and … Continue reading →

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Tagged as ECR, EPP, European Conservative and Reformists, european parliament, Nicolas Sarkozy, Roma, Timothy Kirkhope, UMP

I entered the European Parliament in 2000, following three decades of involvement in Labour politics and the women’s movement. Since becoming an MEP, I have built upon previous political achievements, contributing to advances for women’s rights and culture in particular.

I have been the Socialist and Democrat lead on Culture and Education since I was elected in 2009. Since then I have helped secure numerous important advances, including measures to tackle child safety online and steps to broaden employment and learning opportunities for Europe’s youth. I also act as Labour spokesperson for women's rights and gender equality, a cause that has long been a focus of my work.