Tag Archives: S&D Group
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
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Martin Schulz comes and Martin Schulz goes
Having been elevated to the dizzy heights of President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz has just been replaced by Hannes Swoboda as Leader (President) of the Socialist and Democrat Group. Akin to the Speaker of the House of Commons, … Continue reading
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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
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European Socialist Leaders call for Financial Transaction Tax
European Socialist Prime Ministers and Deputy Prime Ministers call today for a tax on financial transactions across Europe. The tax, often named the “Robin Hood” tax on account of its aim to take money from the wealthy financial sector to redirect it to … Continue reading
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Concern over State Control of the Media in Hungary
The newish right-wing government in Hungary is proving a real headache. Clearly not content with gaining two thirds of the vote (enough to guarantee constitutional change) in last April’s general election, the ruling Hungarian Civic Alliance or Fidesz Party now … Continue reading
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David Poyser
Many readers of this blog will know David Poyser, latterly EPLP Press Officer following many years as the European Parliament Socialist Group audiovisual specialist. David is leaving the European Parliament, we hope not for too long. I will miss him as, I know, will many … Continue reading
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Getting Creative with Creative Rights
I had the pleasure of being invited to take part in a panel discussion at a conference run by the EU Observer, called Online Content and Creative Rights. The discussion was entitled ‘Get paid when you get played’ and I shared the … Continue reading
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ELECTED AS S&D GROUP CULTURE AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE CO-ORDINATOR
The elections for political group co-ordinators on the European Parliament Committees is continuing. Today it was my turn. This afternoon I had the great pleasure and privilege of being elected as the Coordinator for the S&D (Socialists and Democrats) Group for the … Continue reading
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EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT REJECTS TORIES’ EXTREMIST CANDIDATE
The shenanigins within the new Tory inspired Group of Conservatives and Reformists (the group set up by the Tories to get away from the more moderate centre-right European People’s Party) appears to have reached new heights. The only candidate they put forward for … Continue reading
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