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Hungarian media law

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Uzbek president Karimov in Brussels

Uzbek president Islam Karimov will be in Brussels on Monday on an official visit to meet with EU Commission president Barroso among others. The Greens have criticised the meeting, highlighting ongoing concerns about the human rights situation in Uzbekistan. Commenting on the meeting, Green MEP and v...
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EU asylum rules

The European Court of Human Rights today delivered its long-awaited judgment in the case of an Afghan national who was expelled to Greece (from Belgium) under the 'Dublin II' regulation. Sitting as a 'Grand Chamber', the court found that the expulsion in this case was a manifest breach of the Europe...
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EU-Libya agreement

The European Parliament today adopted a report on the EU-Libya framework agreement (1). The Greens have raised concerns about the ongoing negotiations on the EU-Libya framework agreement and the lack of focus on human rights and the situation of refugees. Commenting after the vote, Green foreign pol...
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EU Arctic policy

The European Parliament today adopted a report (Gahler) on a sustainable EU policy for the High North. The Greens welcomed the report, which calls for a de facto moratorium on the exploitation of Arctic resources for the time being. After the vote, Greens/EFA shadow draftsperson Indrek Tarand (Eston...
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Hungarian presidency

Hungarian presidency
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Statement on Hungarian presidency

Statement on Hungarian presidency
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Homosexual rights in Lithuania

The European Parliament today adopted a resolution expressing its concern at proposed legal provisions in Lithuania, which would introduce fines for the 'promotion' of homosexuality (1). The Greens have criticised the proposals and welcome the strong message sent by the EP calling on Lithuania ...
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Call for EU role in Basque Peace Process

MEPs from the European Free Alliance and other groups who are members of the Parliament's Basque Friendship Group today joined forces to call for the EU to help build a lasting peace. At a press conference in Strasbourg the MEPs published a statement welcoming ETA's recent announcement of a ceasefir...
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Switzerland agreement good news for Scotland

A new agreement between the EU and Switzerland to safeguard distinctive national products will be good news for Scotland's economy according to SNP MEP and Party President Ian Hudghton.The EU and Switzerland this week completed an agreement to safeguard each other's Geographical Indications for agri...