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Release of Ingrid Betancourt is a vindication of the long campaign of her supporters - 3 July 2008
"The release of Ingrid Betancourt is a vindication of the long campaign of her supporters across two continents", commented Richard Howitt MEP, the Vice-President of the European Parliament's Human Rights Sub-Committee. » more

MEP confirms that 100% of EU Solidarity Flood Fund Aid must be spent on the ground - 26 June 2008
Today the European Commission has confirmed that 100% of EU Solidarity Fund Aid designated to help the regions affected by last summer's floods must be spent on the ground. » more

Calls for intelligent car technology - 19 June 2008
Today, the European Parliament will debate a report on "intelligent cars". Labour MEPs are calling for the adoption of several measures designed to improve safety and cut the number of accidents and deaths on European roads. » more

MEPs back separation of EU electricity markets - 18 June 2008
Parliament?s voice must be heard, says rapporteur. » more

End of discrimination in 27 member states - 18 June 2008
This week the European Commission will make a significant decision to bring forward EU-wide legislation to combat discrimination on grounds of disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief and age. » more

Consumer Chair champions rights for Energy Consumers - 17 June 2008
Chair of the Consumer Protection Committee, Arlene McCarthy MEP is championing energy consumers' rights in the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week. Euro MPs will vote on an EU ?Charter on the rights of Energy Consumers? on Thursday 19th June 2008. » more

Full unbundling only option, says MEP - 17 June 2008
TOTAL separation of Europe's electricity supply and transmission systems is the only way to ensure a fair, secure and stable market, the European Parliament?s electricity rapporteur today said. » more

Victory on binding recycling targets - 17 June 2008
Every year in the EU we throw away about 1000 lbs of waste per person and less than a third of this waste is recycled. » more

We have to respect the vote of the Irish people - 13 June 2008
Gary Titley MEP, Labour's Leader in Europe, commented on the outcome of the referendum in Ireland: » more

Tory MEP Expenses Debacle - 6 June 2008
"The debacle around the Tory MEP expenses is a matter for the Conservative Party and the European Parliament to sort out. Cameron must get a grip and sort out Tory sleaze. UKIP should also stop moralising and clean up their stables too" commented Gary Titley MEP, Labour's Leader in Europe. » more

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