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New petition calls for open standards in the European Parliament
2008-03-11 04:09:00 At a time when the EU Commission investigates the anti-competitive behaviour of a market-dominant player, the European Parliament (EP) still imposes that same specific software choice on both the European Union's citizens and its own MEPs. OpenForum Europe, The European Software Market Association, and the Free Software Foundation Europe today launched a petition to call on the EP to use open standards so that all citizens can participate in the democratic process.
By: Server Tales
The European Parliament would trade high CO2 figures for safety
2008-01-20 19:46:00 The European Parliament has approved a report that supports automakers' demands: the automakers can produce new models that emit more CO2 than the proposed average, as long as the additional emissions are direct consequence of safety measures. The report also asks the European Commission to develop legislation that develops the concept. The measure was justified under manufacturers' claims that the new CO2 limits could hamper jobs in Europe. Despite all the figures that have been bandied about, the report includes no specific CO2 maximum production levels until 2015, when a target of 125 g/km would be feasible. With this new limit, the Parliament agrees with automakers that have claimed that it was difficult to attain, such an endeavor would need 5 to 7 years for development. The latest European proposal arrived from the European Commission asking last December to lower the current 160 g/km to 130 g/km by 2012. This report also asks European countries to use public funding for R+D...
European Parliament Vs. the Egyptian Regime : Clearing the Myth
2008-01-20 13:34:00 Of course you may have heard about the powerful resolution of the European Parliament regarding the human rights in Egypt and the practices of its regime. First here is the official Press release of the resolution from the official European Parliament website, it is important to read the resolution or its summary from its primary source in order to know the truth. And here is the official resolution itself, please read it carefully if you have time Second I respect the EP and EU for their unbiased position unlike G.W Bush who opens his mouth only when he wants something in return so badly. Well the resolution had an echo of an earthquake for the Egyptian regime and now they turned the matter in to an assault on Egypt's sovereignty, the same old game of internal affairs, national dignity, and so it is not a surprise to find the head of the Egyptian parliament and the Egyptian foreign minister slamming the resolution and announcing the war in the official media regarding this res...
European Parliament Resolution on Egypt's Human Rights Situation
2008-01-18 12:07:00 The European Parliament has just passed a resolution on the situation of human rights in Egypt. The resolution is quite critical of Egypt's record on human rights and cites specific examples such as the one regarding religious minorities, including the Baha'is. It states that they "are still sadly crippled by sectarian isolation."The resolution also affirms that it "Recognises the role that Egypt plays in the Middle East peace process and the importance that EU-Egypt relations have for the entire Euro-Mediterranean area, but points out that respect for human rights is a fundamental value of the EU-Egypt Association Agreement and reaffirms the importance of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership for promoting the rule of law and fundamental freedoms...."Furthermore, the European Parliament "Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Egyptian Government and Parliament, the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the Mediterranean ...
EU Treaty - Referendum protest by MEPs in the European Parliament.
2007-12-18 17:46:00 The following video speaks for itself. It's good to see that some politicians are willing to stand up and be counted. If you run a blog or website please post this video.
By: Daily Referendum
European Parliament Condemns Japan For WWII Atrocities
2007-12-15 15:01:00 The European Parliament passed a resolution condemning Japan for its WWII programs of brutalizing and enslaving women to serve as “comfort women” for members of Japanese armed forces. The resolution calls upon Japan to finally admit its inhumane treatment of women and to pay restitution for the survivors. It is estimated at least 200,000 women ...
European Parliament Invites Falun Gong Practitioners from China to Hearing
2007-11-27 07:36:00 The European Parliament Human Rights Branch Committee held a hearing on the human rights situation in China on November 26th 2007. Falun Gong practitioners from China, Cao Dong, Niu Jinping and his wife Zhang Lianying, were invited to the hearing. On May 21st 2006, Niu Jinping and Cao Dong met with the Vice-President of the European ...
Belgium: Before the Europe China Dialogue, European Parliament Focuses on t
2007-10-23 07:14:00 Published: Monday 22nd October 2007 On the 10th of October 2007, before the human rights dialogue between the EU and China, and before the CCP?s seventeenth congress, the European Parliament held a press conference about human rights in China and freedom of belief. It was run by the Vice Chairman of the European Parliament, Edward McMillan-Scott. ...
European Parliament threat to seed treatments
2007-10-19 18:20:00 Farmers could face limited seed treatment choice unless sense reigns in EU, the AIC has warned.
By: FWi - All News
Romania seeks its definitive place in the European Parliament
2007-08-21 14:42:00 Just one week to consensus. The parliamentary parties in Romania were invited by Prime Minister Calin Popescu-Tariceanu to suggest a date and lay out the organization for the country?s most important elections in the past two decades. The nation will designate 35 members of the European Parliament. Share This
By: Analyzing EU
Union cheer as European Parliament amends labour laws
2007-07-24 11:00:00 Trade unions have claimed victory in the battle over the European Parliament's final report on the modernisation of labour law after last-minute changes were accepted. Several amendments were made by MEPs in Strasbourg before the paper drawn up in response to the European Commission's Green Paper on labour laws was adopted by 479 votes to 61. A spokesman for the continent's union umbrella body, the European Trade Union Confederation, said: "We welcome the European Parliament's clear message to the European Commission that the modernisation of labour law must cover adequate protection, equal treatment and quality jobs for all workers." However, employers refused to concede defeat over the wording of the policy document. David Yeandle, deputy director of employment policy at manufacturers' body the EEF, told Personnel Today: "As a result of the amendments that some MEPs had agreed at last week's plenary session in Strasbourg, the final version of the report is now a...
EUROPE: The European Commission may limit its acquisitions in the Europe Un
2007-07-14 12:41:00 The European Commission will begin drafting... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
By: ENERGY BLOG
Holger Danske Is Stirring
2007-06-16 18:55:00 Please take the time to view this amazing video. It has given me goose bumps each and every time I have. It is a grand inspirational piece! It highlights the tale of ‘Holger Danske‘ According to his legend, he was the son of Geoffrey (the historical Gudfred), king of Denmark. In La Chevalerie Ogier de ...
European Parliament keen on Lok Sabha ties
2007-06-13 13:17:00 Brussels, June 13 (IANS) The European Parliament (EP) is keen on establishing a forum to boost parliamentary cooperation with India. EP president Hans-Gert Poettering has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee urging him to set up a body in India parallel to the EP’s Delegation for Relations with India, the Inepnext news agency reported. Neena Gill, ...
By: Latest News
EFICIENCIA: Greenpeace propone un cambio masivo de bombillas incandescentes
2007-06-06 14:47:00 Greenpeace propone por el Día mundial del Medio Ambiente una iniciativa para cambiar masivamente las bombillas incandescentes por bombillas de bajo consumo, un gesto ?sencillo? para combatir el cambio climático. Las lámpara fluorescentes compactas son un tipo de bombillas que, para dar la misma luz, gastan un 80 por ciento menos de energía que las incandescentes, duran hasta 12 veces más y ahorran la emisión anual de 20 kg de CO2 a la atmósfera. La iniciativa consta de las siguientes partes: por un lado, cada ciudadano que desee participar realizaría directamente un cambio de bombillas incandescentes (las de siempre) por otras eficientes de bajo consumo; por otro lado, puede enviar un mensaje a los europarlamentarios para que voten a favor de la prohibición de las derrochadoras bombillas incandescentes; y por último, se trata de informar y animar a que hagan lo mismo amigos, compañeros, vecinos...La propuesta se enmarca dentro de la campaña [R]evolución Renovable: el cambio empieza ...
EFICIENCIA: Greenpeace propone un cambio masivo de bombillas incandescentes
2007-06-06 14:47:00 Greenpeace propone por el Día mundial del Medio Ambiente una iniciativa para cambiar masivamente las bombillas incandescentes por bombillas de bajo consumo, un gesto ?sencillo? para combatir el cambio climático. Las lámpara fluorescentes compactas son un tipo de bombillas que, para dar la misma luz, gastan un 80 por ciento menos de energía que las incandescentes, duran hasta 12 veces más y ahorran la emisión anual de 20 kg de CO2 a la atmósfera. La iniciativa consta de las siguientes partes: por un lado, cada ciudadano que desee participar realizaría directamente un cambio de bombillas incandescentes (las de siempre) por otras eficientes de bajo consumo; por otro lado, puede enviar un mensaje a los europarlamentarios para que voten a favor de la prohibición de las derrochadoras bombillas incandescentes; y por último, se trata de informar y animar a que hagan lo mismo amigos, compañeros, vecinos...La propuesta se enmarca dentro de la campaña [R]evolución Renovable: el cambio empieza ...
European Parliament OKs piracy sanctions
2007-04-27 05:25:00 BRUSSELS, April 26: The European Parliament, meeting in Brussels, voted for common sanctions throughout Europe to combat piracy of various electronic media.
By: newkerala.com
Pakistan to lobby with European Parliament on Kashmir report
2007-03-26 10:05:00 Islamabad, March 26: Pakistan's high commissioner to Britain Maliha Lodhi and Europe-based Kashmiri groups will pressure European parliamentarians to include holding of plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir in the Kashmir resolution that is slated to come up for voting in May.
By: newkerala.com
European Parliament committee adopts pro-India Kashmir report
2007-03-21 16:46:00 Brussels, March 21 : The European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) Wednesday adopted a report on Kashmir in a move seen by observers as a victory for Indian diplomacy.
By: newkerala.com
European parliament to vote on Kashmir report tomorrow
2007-03-20 08:51:00 Brussels, March 20: The rapporteur of the European Parliament draft report on Kashmir, Baroness Emma Nicholson, is optimistic that the parliament's foreign affairs committee will adopt the controversial report when it votes on it Wednesday.
By: newkerala.com
European Parliament forms separate panel for India
2007-03-17 17:31:00 London, Mar 17: In a significant move, the European Parliament has decided to form a separate panel to bolster its ties with India.
By: newkerala.com
Panel for ties with India in European Parliament
2007-03-09 18:52:01 Brussels, March 9: The socialist group in the European Parliament has voted for an exclusive wing in its SAARC relations committee to deal with India in recognition of the growing importance New Delhi holds for the 27-nation European Union (EU).
By: newkerala.com
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