Equality involves respect for the value and remuneration of women's work
The principle of equality is enshrined in the EU Treaties, but in the European Union this very principle is being violated when women overall get 16 % less pay than men for the same work. Despite EU and national legislation on...
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Racism and xenophobia have no place in today's Europe
Liberals and Democrats in the European Parliament roundly condemn the content of the PVV website in the Netherlands. At the debate on the subject of discriminatory websites and government responses today Guy Verhofstadt spoke on...
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Hungary's Constitution remains a thorn in side of EU Presidency
ALDE reiterated its serious concerns over the new fundamental law in Hungary, during today's debate at the European Parliament. ALDE also expressed worries in relation to the Council and Commission statements. The Council...
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Homophobia: ALDE calls for frank debate between EU and ACP country partners
Guy Verhofstadt, leader of the ALDE group said: "Tomorrow we celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia - the anniversary of the deletion of homosexuality from the World Health Organisation's list of sicknesses. This...
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Combating populism and extremism across the European Union
Addressing a Liberal and Democrat conference today in Brussels, Guy Verhofstadt warned against retreating into a "nationalist air-raid shelter" and called for society to adapt to the new multi-polar world whilst turning the...
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ALDE calls for a full Commission inquiry into Roma deportations
ALDE is scandalised by news of a memo from the office of the French Interior ministry which quotes the Roma specifically in actions to close camps on the grounds of public order.
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Verhofstadt: "European Commission must uphold EU Treaties on Roma rights"
Reacting to French Government rejections of Parliament's criticism this week over the mass expulsion of Roma people during the summer, Guy Verhofstadt (ALDE group leader who initiated the whole debate on the issue) insisted that...
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ALDE: Human rights of LGBT persons don't stop at Member States' borders
"The right to freely choose one's partner in life is the most basic, personal, intimate one and no Member State has the right to deny people who are legitimate partners from enjoying their legal rights as a couple." says Sophie...
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Women from ethnic minorities suffer double discrimination in EU today
The European Parliament in Strasbourg adopted a report by Dr Antonyia Parvanova today evaluating the issues surrounding the social integration policies in the EU, particularly for women belonging to ethnic minority groups and to...
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International Day Against Homophobia 2010
ALDE activities in support of equality and non-discrimination.
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