Predstavljena sporočila za medije
19.06.2018 - 10:11
A long-overdue €500 million upgrade of EU defence
“It is high time that the European Union steps up its game on defence and develops a truly common approach. Member States are used to working together on a country-by-country basis on defence issues, but in the current state of world affairs,...
12.06.2018 - 12:56
European aviation standards ready for the 21st century
Today, the European Parliament finally adopted a long-awaited reform of European aviation rules, through the mandate of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The vote gives the European aviation authorities powers to certify all safety-related...
Izjave za tisk
20.06.2018 - 16:02
Reducing risks of antibiotic resistance for humans
"This is a big step for public health. We will reduce the consumption of antibiotics in farm animals, which are an important source of antibiotic resistance then transmitted to humans. Antibiotic resistance is a real Sword of Damocles, which...
20.06.2018 - 12:47
We want a more effective European Citizens' Initiative
"The European Citizens’ Initiative is by far the most attractive way for citizens to send their ideas and aspirations for change to the European Commission and the EU as a whole. The new regulations will make this smoother and more...
20.06.2018 - 12:24
We endorse copyright reform that protects press freedom
“The approval of the new Copyright Directive in the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee today is a step forward in adapting the current European Union copyright rules so they better reflect the new realities and business models...
20.06.2018 - 10:22
Judicial power must be impartial and independent
Sandra Kalniete MEP, Chairwoman of the EPP Group Working Group on Foreign Affairs, and Cristian Preda MEP, EPP Group Spokesman in the Committee on Foreign Affairs, have made the following statement:
“We express our serious concern and...
20.06.2018 - 08:58
The deal will give us a modern and flexible Energy Union
“We managed to strike a good deal which will put the EU on track towards realising the Energy Union and building the European energy markets on competition and market-based price formation, which is crucial in order to spur innovation and...
19.06.2018 - 20:47
Sensible agreement on energy efficiency
“The agreement to aim for an EU-wide non-binding energy savings goal of 32.5 percent by 2030 is very ambitious and will take a lot of effort to achieve”, said Markus Pieper, Member of the EPP Group responsible for the Energy Efficiency...
19.06.2018 - 10:11
A long-overdue €500 million upgrade of EU defence
“It is high time that the European Union steps up its game on defence and develops a truly common approach. Member States are used to working together on a country-by-country basis on defence issues, but in the current state of world affairs,...
14.06.2018 - 10:44
Renewables deal win for affordable, climate-friendly energy
"The agreement to boost renewables in the energy mix to 32 percent at EU level by 2030 will help us provide secure, affordable and climate-friendly energy. While this will not include nationally-binding targets, Member States will now have an...
13.06.2018 - 18:32
Tax transparency: Member States need to end stalemate
"The EPP Group wants multinational companies to disclose profit shifting to low-tax countries. For that, EU Member States need to end their stalemate," said Dariusz Rosati MEP, the EPP Group's negotiator on tax transparency rules for...
13.06.2018 - 18:01
Securing professions in the EU
“The EU Single Market will benefit from the new Directive which lays down specific criteria that Member States have to consider when conducting a proportionality test for professional regulation”, said Andreas Schwab MEP, the EPP Group...
13.06.2018 - 13:32
More money for Ukraine under strict conditions
The European Parliament has approved the disbursement of a further €1 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine to help the country cover part of its external financing needs and to provide incentives to step up reforms.
“This is not...
13.06.2018 - 13:16
EU foreign policy: Europe’s fate is in its own hands
"Europe stands at a crossroads. We have to choose between national egoism and making Europe a true global power. The decision is in our hands."
This was the central point made by our Chairman Manfred Weber in a debate today in...
12.06.2018 - 14:46
Simpler, more efficient rules for derivatives markets
We welcome the improvement of the functioning of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), adopted in 2012 following the financial crisis. The proposed changes were adopted by a large majority in plenary today.
Werner Langen MEP,...
12.06.2018 - 12:56
European aviation standards ready for the 21st century
Today, the European Parliament finally adopted a long-awaited reform of European aviation rules, through the mandate of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The vote gives the European aviation authorities powers to certify all safety-related...
12.06.2018 - 10:50
First step towards limiting CO2 emissions from trucks
Trucks emit more than 40% of Europe's road transport emissions, yet until now, unlike cars, they didn't have caps on CO2.
The European Parliament is today expected to confirm an agreement reached last March between the three Institutions...
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Zadnje
21.06.2018 - 10:45
Empowering Europeans’ petition drives
In a bid to help citizens petition the EU for legislation, a European Parliament committee has approved a plan to overhaul the European Citizens...
20.06.2018 - 16:15
MEPs in Legal Affairs Committee back new copyright legislation
In a vote in the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee, MEPs have backed new EU copyright rules that are better adapted to the digital...
20.06.2018 - 16:02
Reducing risks of antibiotic resistance for humans
"This is a big step for public health. We will reduce the consumption of antibiotics in farm animals, which are an important source of...
20.06.2018 - 12:47
We want a more effective European Citizens' Initiative
"The European Citizens’ Initiative is by far the most attractive way for citizens to send their ideas and aspirations for change to the...
Poudarki tedna
18.06.2018
- 22.06.2018
Copyright in the Digital Single Market
On Wednesday 20 June, Members of the Legal Affairs Committee will vote on the long-awaited Copyright Directive. The EPP Group seeks a balance between...
€500 million towards stronger EU defence
An increase in cooperation in the defence industry and strengthening the competitiveness of the EU defence industry are core priorities. On Tuesday,...
Veterinary medicinal products
On Wednesday, the Environment Committee will confirm the agreement on veterinary medicinal products reached between the European Parliament,...
