Murdered journalists in Homs underlines the need for urgent action by Syrian contact group
22/02/2012
Following the relentless Syrian bombardment of towns like Homs and Baba Amr resulting in hundreds of civilian casualties, including the deaths now of two brave western journalists who risked their lives to report on the...
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Referral to the European Court of Justice for ACTA: "The Commission has made a wise decision," said Guy Verhofstadt
22/02/2012
European Liberals and Democrats welcome the European Commission's decision today to refer ACTA Agreement to the Court of Justice of the European Union to assess the legality of the proposed Plurilateral Trade Agreement on...
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Greece: Eurogroup must address the causes and not just the symptoms of the crisis
20/02/2012
Ahead of tonight's Eurogroup meeting to finalise the terms of the new bailout for Greece, Guy Verhofstadt, Liberal and Democrat group leader in the European Parliament, underlined that the Troika plan only addresses the symptoms...
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Russia must listen to its people and allow free and fair elections
16/02/2012
Ahead of forthcoming presidential elections in Russia on 4th March in which Prime Minister Putin is expected to emerge as victor following a deal to swap roles with current President Medvedev, the European Parliament adopted a...
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Hungary sent strong warning by European Parliament to halt erosion of civil liberties
16/02/2012
Today the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the controversial laws recently adopted in Hungary following the entry into force of a new Constitution last month.
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ALDE is taking practical steps to support of Arab countries that opt for democracy and the rule of law
16/02/2012
The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe, which was and continues to be heavily involved, in the democratic movement that has stirred the Arab world for the past several months is supporting: the EU - Morocco free trade...
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Parliament must carefully listen to citizens concerns over ACTA
16/02/2012
The Liberal and Democrat group in the European Parliament last night held a thorough discussion on the proposed ACTA agreement aimed at combating counterfeiting and protecting intellectual property rights.
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Verhofstadt calls on EU to back Syrian National Council
15/02/2012
Intervening today in a debate on Syria in Strasbourg, Guy Verhofstadt, ALDE group leader, called for the EU High Representative to have a clear strategy towards Syria when she attends the planned 'Contact Group for the Friends of...
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Verhofstadt: "Monti reforms could be a model for Greece"
15/02/2012
Debating the current economic crisis in the Eurozone with Italian Prime Minister, Mario Monti, today. Guy Verhofstadt, ALDE group leader said:
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The recognition of market economy status to China is not on the agenda"
15/02/2012
European Liberals and Democrats deplore the commitment made in Beijing yesterday by the European Council President, Herman van Rompuy, to open discussions on the recognition of market economy status to China.
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