Liberals welcome Sakharov prize to individuals behind the Arab Spring
27/10/2011
Today in Strasbourg, the European Parliament awarded the 2011 Sakharov prize for freedom of thought to the "Arab Spring" represented by the deceased Mohamed Bouazizi, from Tunisia, Asmaa Mahfouz from Egypt, Ahmed al- Zubair...
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EU should be more involved in the Sahel region
14/07/2011
The ALDE Group held a seminar this week to discuss persistent problems in the Sahel region and identify the role that the EU should play taking into consideration the External Action Service is working on a strategy for...
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Direct budget support: Partnership and dialogue not dependence is key to cooperation with developing countries
05/07/2011
A report by Charles Goerens (Parti Democratique, Luxembourg) on budget support to developing countries was voted during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg today. Goerens underlined that "The policies of...
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Hope and apprehension about Southern Sudan
02/02/2011
ALDE welcomes the outcome of the self-determination referendum in January in Southern Sudan today, during a debate in the European Parliament. Nonetheless, ALDE urges the EU to stay vigilant concerning the viability and safety...
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Bananas: Anticipating the next set of accompanying measures
22/10/2010
The ACP countries that export bananas traditionally benefit from a preferential tariff regime for access to the EU markets.
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Pakistan: Greens and ALDE plead for a prompt and pertinent response which demonstrates solidarity with the needs of the victims of this disaster
27/08/2010
"During the month of August, 20 million people have been condemned to live in absolute distress.
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ALDE pushes again for European coordination for tragedies such as the earthquake in Haiti
18/01/2010
The earthquake which has struck Haiti is a test for the capacity of Europe to act outside its borders. Nonetheless this catastrophe has seen a humanitarian response based on a national level.
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De Gucht will be a credible and committed commissioner
02/09/2009
The European Parliament today held hearings with several new commissioners replacing former members of the College of Commissioners who have taken up other positions.
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