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Last week MPs decided overwhelmingly on a free vote that Strasbourg's ruling should be rejected and the prisoner vote question is a matter for the Westminster Parliament. Britain could defy European human rights judges over prisoner voting with minimal ... Yet while the EDL's beliefs about Islam are reactionary, and some of its members may well be racist, it is also a quite different organisation to far-right groups like the National Front or the British National Party. ...
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France to MEPs: “Enjoy Strasbourg” | brussels blog | News on the ...
Brussels blog from the Financial Times covering the EU's foreign and economic policies and news on the European Commission and European parliament. ... many smaller member states are attached the principle of spreading the European ...
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EUobserver / France to MEPs: Strasbourg question is none of your ...
The trusted source of EU related news and information. ... question of scrapping the Strasbourg seat in the EU Council, the member states' forum, for many years. ... The committees of the European Parliament shall meet in Brussels. ... EU member-state deals with Russia on rights to fly over Siberia are under the EU ...
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UK backs scrapping 'ridiculous' two-seat EU parliament — EU ...
You are here: Home → Breaking news → UK backs scrapping 'ridiculous' two-seat EU parliament ... for parliament president Jerzy Buzek said the issue was "in the hands of the member states. Changing the current state of play would require a treaty change." ... European Parliament: Brussels - Strasbourg Seat Study ...
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A Sad Tale of Two Cities - EUdemocrats - Partially funded by the ...
But all efforts smash against the wall of member states - EU countries, notably France, ... it is for the European Parliament to have a seat both in Brussels and in Strasbourg, ... Source: Valentina Pop - EUObserver. » back to the NEWS ...
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Europe's £150m 'travelling circus' should be scrapped, EU vice ...
One of the two European Parliament buildings, in Strasbourg Photo: Reuters ... the dual sitting of the European Parliament both in Brussels and in Strasbourg. ... "However the issue of the seat is in the hands of the member states. ... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/eu/8316511/Europes-150m- ...
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Even members hate EU parliament shuttling, study says | Earth ...
Brussels - Even members of the European Parliament hate the way the legislature shuttles between Brussels and the city of Strasbourg in France, a study released Thursday showed. ... but it is not yet clear whether member states will also discuss it. ... Subscribe to a news feed in Google Reader. Related News ...
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MEPs want to bid Adieu to Strasbourg | Presseurop – English
Although Strasbourg is the official seat of Parliament, members spend ... would like to see Brussels become as the only seat of parliament. ... The most Soviet Western state? Not such wicked leaks · Time to ditch the Arab stereotype · I have a dream. News briefings. The new European diplomacy · 10 takes on Europe ...
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Over 90 Percent of EU Parliament Staff Sick of Strasbourg
Ocnus.Net. News Before It's News ... But all efforts smash against the wall of member states - EU countries, notably France would have to ... resource it is for the European Parliament to have a seat both in Brussels and in Strasbourg, ...
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New report brands EU parliament's Strasbourg seat as 'bad for ...
A major new report has condemned parliament's single seat arrangement, ... sprawling Strasbourg parliament would also be saved if it moved to Brussels full -time. ... saying, "MEPs -not member states - should have the right to choose where ... Belgium as a 'non country' have proved right after it entered the record ...
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Axe spare EU parliament to save £270m - Express.co.uk
UK News :: 'Axe spare EU parliament to save £270m' - Breaking news from around the UK. ... EU member states are due to start negotiating the bloc's seven-year ... the European Parliament to have a seat both in Brussels and in Strasbourg ...
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Region to get seventh MEP at cost of £2.1m « Express & Star
The West Midlands will get a seventh Member of European Parliament at a cost of ... and the need for offices in the West Midlands, Brussels and Strasbourg. ... The legislation also states EU law only takes effect in the UK because the ... use to modernise less able countries when we have our own financial crisis. ...
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UK backs scrapping 'ridiculous' EU rule | World | BigPond News
Strasbourg currently holds four-day plenaries each month while committee work takes ... 'We support the European Parliament having a single seat in Brussels,' the ... Jerzy Buzek said the issue was 'in the hands of the member states. ...
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Britain backs scrapping ridiculous' two-seat EU parliament ...
Strasbourg currently holds four-day plenaries each month while committee ... "We support the European Parliament having a single seat in Brussels," the spokesman said in a statement. ... Jerzy Buzek said the issue was "in the hands of the member states. ... del.icio.us ... opens a new window. MORE BUSINESS NEWS ...
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eu2011.hu - EU laws at citizens' proposals
At an official ceremony held in Strasbourg on 16 February 2011, Foreign Minister ... Finally, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament (EP), ... Signatories must come from at least one quarter of EU member states, ... today to recognize at a communication workshop in Brussels that the European ...
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Even members hate EU parliament shuttling, study says - Worldnews.com
Brussels - Even members of the European Parliament hate the way the legislature shuttles ... NEWS STORY MAY 23: www.eux.tv The Campaign for Parliamentary Reform has claimed 'censorship' at ... Sweden Won't Reopen Brussels-Strasbourg Talks, Malmstrom Says ..... Commission urges budget restraints for member states ...
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The trouble with a bubble / Features / Home - Morning Star
Obviously it would be us, the poor old EU member state taxpayers, who would be forced to ... and most of them would like to do, and meet in Brussels instead. ... from sections of the European Parliament staff to abandoning Strasbourg. ... despite the EU-driven cuts facing government agencies in most member states, ...
www.morningstaronline.co.uk/index.php/news/.../101217
(2nd LD) EU Parliament OKs free trade pact with S. Korea
SEOUL/BRUSSELS, Feb. 17 (Yonhap) -- The European Parliament approved a free ... The trade accord, adopted in Strasbourg, France, during the European ... has so far negotiated, and the first of its kind with an Asian country. ... The pact must be ratified by the 27 member states of the EU before taking full effect. ...
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EUROPA - Audiovisual Services
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States: - Report Pervenche BERES (S&D, FR) European Parliament, Strasbourg //. Implementation of the guidelines for ... European Parliament, Brussels //. Free trade agreement between the EU ... NEWS - EbS 3. 00:00:00. EP Lex Signing of Legislative Acts by Jerzy ...
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EU parliamentarians see no need for Strasbourg sessions, report ...
Most European Parliament members want an end to the practice of meeting in both Brussels and Strasbourg, a survey indicates. Opponents of the two-city ...
www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,14834879,00.html
EU ministers sick of French meetings - UPI.com
United Press International - News. Analysis. Insight. ... BRUSSELS, Feb. 11 (UPI ) -- Most European Parliament members say they are ... The current EU treaty dictates "the European Parliament shall have its seat in Strasbourg where the 12 .... are registered trademarks in the United States and in other countries. ...
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Turning back on Strasbourg « EU Weekly
As a reminder, (and to state it in simple terms), the Parliament seats ... Now, with 27 members that is not possible anymore. ... There is of course a risk to gather even more the EU institutions in Brussels : reinforcing the euro-ghetto, ... RT @eurotribune New report brands EU parliament's “ridiculous” two-seat ...
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Most MEPs want end to monthly Strasbourg trek - The Irish Times ...
MEPs ARE agitating anew to halt the European Parliament's commute to ... system cannot be scrapped without a unanimous vote of member states. “It is clear that given a free choice most MEPs today would choose Brussels, where the parliament already ... News alerts and crossword solutions to your phone. ADVERTISEMENT ...
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EU Parliament approves Korea free trade pact - INSIDE JoongAng Daily
The trade accord, adopted in Strasbourg, France, during the European ... European Union has so far negotiated, and the first of its kind with an Asian country. ... The pact must be ratified by the 27 member states of the EU before taking full effect. ... Korea and the EU signed their free trade pact in Brussels. ...
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The Greens | European Free Alliance in the European Parliament ...
Strasbourg Flash. Weekly preview of the Greens/EFA group – 14-18 February 2011 ... services and their passengers, including most services in a number of EU countries. ... The Greens support the agreement and welcome the possibility for member ... The Greens/EFA in the European Parliament Tel: Brussels +32 2 2841669 ...
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EU Lawmakers Back Plans to Establish Patent System - Bloomberg
News & Videos · Calculators · Portfolios ... The European Parliament meeting in Strasbourg, France, today adopted the proposal, allowing supporters ... a patent valid in only 13 countries, the Brussels-based commission has said. ... the European Patent Office, which isn't part of the EU and has 38 member countries. ...
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After criticism from London and others, EU now moves toward more ...
BRUSSELS — The European Union budget chief has called on EU institutions to tone down ... wrote to the major EU institutions, such as the parliament and the Council, ... And in the face of several EU nations demanding an effective freeze in EU ... with a 2.9 percent rise to match austerity efforts in member states. ...
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Graduates, how about a job in the EU? | Money | The Guardian
Few British students apply for the EU civil service, but the perks and pay are inviting. ... of all EU member states and British officials make up only 6% of the EU ... and now works for the European Parliament press service. .... about the civil service fast-stream and admin in Brussels and possibly Strasbourg. ...
www.guardian.co.uk/money/2011/feb/12/graduates-job-eu
Sarah's bulletin: 18 February 2011 (Sarah Ludford MEP)
And there's more good news: an Independent on Sunday poll found last weekend that ... The European Parliament reluctantly trekked to Strasbourg this week for our ... in Brussels, and want the right to decide ourselves where we work. .... highlight the need for procedures to ensure all EU member states keep up to ...
www.sarahludford.org.uk/.../sarah-s-bulletin-18-february-201...
Politics.Hu: Hungary reaches agreement with European Commission on ...
The Media Council's five members were elected by parliament for a nine-year mandate. ... agreement with the Hungarian government at Wednesday's plenary session in Strasbourg. .... They hardly worked from the Hungarian original in Brussels ... the same changes had been applied to *other* EU member states' media laws ...
www.politics.hu/.../hungary-reaches-agreement-with-european...
New offensive for a transfer of the European Parliament in Brussels
The transfer from Brussels to Strasbourg once a month (and for four days), ... At a time when all European countries have adopted programs of rigor, ... “The seat of the European Parliament is in the hands of states” of the ... This entry was posted on Friday, February 11th, 2011 at 8:28 am and is filed under News. ...
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EC says Bulgarian legislation meets European requirements for SIT ...
16 February 2011 | 17:32 / FOCUS News Agency / European Union ... Strasbourg. The debate in the European Parliament about the use of special ... Hospodarske Noviny: Member states expect for Portugal to ask EU for financial aid ... Brussels. Neelie Kroes, European Commission Vice-President for the Digital Agenda, ...
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Rehn rejects prospect of bondholder `haircuts` | Blog | UK ...
Mr Barroso was replying to UKIP MEP Marta Andreasen in Strasbourg over claims that ... said Ireland's European sponsors see no possibility to pursue that path . ... avoid any kind of potential contagion effect,” he told reporters in Brussels. ... was “significant disagreement” between member states on that question. ...
www.ukipmeps.org/blog_view_3146_Rehn-rejects-prospect-o...
Bursting Brussels' Bubble « Civitas
By far the largest drain on funding is the £200 million monthly decamp from Brussels to Strasbourg, ... by all member states and, although several member states, including the UK, ... And, despite the Liberal Group in the European Parliament calling for .... Classical liberal comment on the news and current affairs ...
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EU: Hungary meets EU demands and agrees to changes its ...
BRUSSELS - The European Union said Wednesday Hungary has agreed to change its controversial ... as he speaks, unseen, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg , France. ... quarrel that overshadowed the start of the country's EU presidency . ... at home and trying to strong-arm the other member states in the EU. ...
www.680news.com/.../184657--eu-hungary-meets-eu-demand...
EU Parliament OKs free trade pact with S - The Korea Herald
The trade accord, adopted in Strasbourg, France, during the European ... (EU) has so far negotiated, and the first of its kind with an Asian country. ... Seoul and Brussels signed their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) on ... The pact must be ratified by the 27 member states of the EU before taking full effect. ...
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Toute l'Europe: The Week in Europe – From February 14th to 20th 2011
Touteleurope.eu keeps you up-to-date on the main European events in the week ahead. ... to EU-2020” which will be held in Brussels on February 15th and 16th. ... in Member States, conclusion of anti-fraud agreements with third countries ... MEPs will be in Strasbourg for the Parliament's monthly plenary session. ...
www.touteleurope.eu/.../the-week-in-europe-from-february-1...
Comment: We should go our own way on votes for prisoners ...
For too long, Strasbourg and Brussels have usurped our sovereignty. ... News Feeds ... then go to the Council of Ministers (from each member state) which again meets ... and to the so-called European parliament, for final rubber- stamping. ... because we thought that some of the other European countries hadn' t done ...
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FOCUS - “SPRING IN WINTER”
The European Parliament underlined the importance of creating the necessary ... The Committee of Ministers of the 47 member States of the Council of Europe ... in the context of freedom of religion, 20 January, Brussels (Belgium) ... 5th edition of Dialogues de Strasbourg, 10 February, in Strasbourg (France) ...
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Nine out of 10 MEPs anti-Strasbourg | euronews, Europe
A survey of European Parliament members has shown that nine out of ten of ... The MEPs already gather mostly in Brussels, home of other EU institutions, but EU states ... More countries this year, however, are pushing for EU spending cuts, ... latest europe news. Coach passengers rights to increase 15/02 17:26 CET ...
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After criticism from London and others, EU now moves toward more ...
Choose to see hard or soft news (or both); Mark stories you've read ... Late last year, the European Parliament approved the 2011 budget after a standoff with ... other member states forced the legislature to cut some extra spending. ... of a bureaucracy spread over Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg, France. ...
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Newsletter No 7 - 15 February 2011 | Equal-jus.eu
We especially encourage non-English speaking countries to send us ... Gender and Discrimination in Spaces” is organised in Brussels by the ... By now, half of the Member States of the EU have introduced legislation on ... European Parliament, Strasbourg 10 Feb 2011 – a Finish/French lesbian couple with children. ...
www.equal-jus.eu/node/206
Austerity mood spurs frantic EU clean-up - February 14, 2011
(BRUSSELS) Brussels is attempting to switch to austerity mode in 2011, ... sittings of Parliament in Brussels and the French city of Strasbourg, ... of EU gross national income, can come only from the same member states critical of EU spending. 'It's the member states who are undermining the credibility of the EU ...
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JEF-Info: JEF INFO Issue 2011-03
We proudly deliver you our JEF-INFO newsletter Issue 2011-03! ... Not only active members of JEF are welcome, but also Alumni or people who are ... During this week a team of volunteers went to Strasbourg to collect the last signatures . .... European Parliament, Brussels. The year 2011 was declared by the European ...
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'Scrap Strasbourg sittings to save €180m annually' – Gay Mitchell ...
Establishing a Facility for Rapid Response to Soaring Food Prices in Developing Countries ... Today's report argues that if there were a single seat in Brussels , ... There is no way the European Parliament can continue to justify the waste ... Sign up to receive breaking news as well as receive other site updates. ...
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EU can fast-track treaty change for euro bailout, commission says ...
European Union states can go ahead and use a special fast-track ... Manuel Barroso told members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. ... The Brussels-based executive's opinion had been widely expected, as EU member states have repeatedly confirmed that their proposals would not give the EU more power. ...
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EUROPEAN UNION - Delegation of the European Union to the USA ...
The European Union Visitors Program (EUVP), now in its 34th year, ... interests in the EU with a unique opportunity to spend 5-8 days in Brussels, Strasbourg, ... jointly sponsored and administered by the European Parliament and the European Commission. ... Delegation of the European Commission to the United States ...
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