
European Parliament is well prepared and ready to hold in-depth hearings to scrutinise their suitability for these important EU positions" said Parliament President Buzek today, after Barroso unveiled the list of his new Commission team (http://tinyurl.com/BarrosoII) subject to EP approval. "The final vote on the full Commission is pla...nned for 26 January", explained Buzek.

European Parliament yesterday criticised Nicaraguan President Ortega's “scant understanding of and respect for democracy, the rule of law and the exercise of basic fundamental rights, such as freedom of expression and political association” and called on him to “respect the Nicaraguan Constitution, which prohibits Presidents from serving... for two successive terms” See http://tinyurl.com/onNicaragua

European Parliament asks for more money, recognition and support for volunteering as part of the 2011 European Year of Voluntary Activities Promoting Active Citizenship: http://tinyurl.com/volunteer2011 Share your experiences! None acquired yet? Why not try it abroad with the European Voluntary Service? http://tinyurl.com/euvolunteers

European Parliament Do you care about the country of origin of your clothes, shoes or furniture? Made in China or made in Europe: does it really make a difference? The Parliament approved a resolution asking a compulsory origin marking for imported products. Read the article and give your opinion!
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The "Made in" logo for goods imported into the EU has been the subject of debate for years. Supporters say it will help protect European industry from counterfeiters and give shoppers clear information. ...

European Parliament 's members urge the EU to continue leading the fight against climate change. Parliament expects an ambitious and legally binding agreement with emission reduction targets for developed and developing countries as well as funding commitments and sanctions for non-compliance. Read more @ http://tinyurl.com/epclimate

European Parliament French film "Welcome" wins Parliament's LUX film prize 2009. It's the story of a swimming instructor that secretly helps a young Kurdish refugee who wants to swim across the English channel. Watch the trailer (only French version available) and comment! More on the Lux Prize here: http://www.lux-prize.eu
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European Parliament The live chat with MEP Catherine Trautmann, rapporteur for the EU telecoms package, starts now! She will be online with you here on Facebook until 18:40 CET to react to your comments and questions. Please understand that, due to the huge interest in the topic, she is most likely not going to be able to answer to each and every question during the chat. And go ...

European Parliament A joint Franco-British charter flight took 27 illegal immigrants back to Kabul on 20 October. Question by some members of the Parliament to the European Commission: can European countries send back asylum-seekers to Afghanistan or other unsafe countries? Follow the debate live at 17.10 @ http://bit.ly/EPstreaming and have your say!

European Parliament just approved the telecoms package including a deal negotiated by Parliament’s members with the Council to safeguard the right of consumers to access the internet. Don’t miss the live chat with the rapporteur Catherine Trautmann tonight at 18:00!

European Parliament Good solid fare on the menu in Strasbourg this week, with plenty on Parliament's plate which will affect all of us directly. As an appetiser, a labelling system for green tyres, next origin marking for goods ("made in") as a starter, then the final vote on the telecoms package as the main dish (internet users, this ma...tters to you!), and as dessert - passengers' compensation when airlines go bankrupt. Watch the short video and dive in starting from today at 17.00 @http://bit.ly/EPstreaming
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Is it third time lucky for the controversial Telecoms package? MEPs will vote again during the next Strasbourg plenary. Also on the agenda will be the question of European Commissioners, which has female MEPs up in arms.
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European Parliament
's next live web chat on Tuesday 18:00 CET: Discuss internet freedom and other crucial
issues with the MEP who negotiated the telecoms package: French MEP
Catherine Trauman.
Discuss the EU telecoms package with a key mover
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European Parliament President Buzek last night welcomed "the speedy and sensible decisions on the top jobs. We look forward to welcoming Catherine Ashton back to the European Parliament to scrutinise her suitability for this new post. I called on Europe's governments to appoint more of co-ordinator than a President; I believe Mr Van Romp...uy is a good choice, he has always achieved consensus."

European Parliament Are you participating in an European project to foster exchange, knowledge and integration? Are you between 16 and 30? Then don't miss the Charlemagne Prize! You can win up to 5.000 €, a trip to Germany a visit to the European Parliament. Read the instructions at link below (you can change the language on the top right) and apply now! Deadline 22 January.
www.charlemagneyouthprize.eu
The European Parliament (www.europarl.europa.eu) and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen (http://www.karlspreis.de) will invite youth from all the EU Member States, to participate in a competition about EU development, integration and European identity issues.

European Parliament ‘s President Buzek: '"Who do I call if I want to call Europe?" The answer ideally would be a woman.' http://tinyurl.com/buzekcalleurope
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With the Lisbon Treaty come a full-time Council President and a High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. But should these posts go to high flyers or low-profile negotiators, the political ...































