Tag Archives: European Parliament

Commissioner Šemeta welcomes the European Parliament vote on Intellectual Property Rights Regulation

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Brussels, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I welcome today’s vote from the European Parliament on the new Regulation on the customs enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Innovation and creativity are the engines of our economy. It is important to give inventors the … Read the full press release →

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The European Parliament endorses clearer rules for food for infants, young children and food for specific medical purpose

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

Brussels, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today, the European Parliament gave its green light on a set of clearer rules protecting specific groups of consumers such as infants and young children. The aim is to better protect consumers on the content and … Read the full press release →

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The European Parliament voted to endorse EC’s proposal for EU-wide protection for victims of domestic violence

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

EU-wide protection for victims of domestic violence to become law Strasbourg, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Victims of violence, in particular domestic violence, will soon be able to count on EU-wide protection, after the European Parliament voted with an overwhelming majority (602 … Read the full press release →

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Giorgio Napolitano, personality that unites Italy, says the President of the EP Martin Schulz

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the occasion of the re-election of Giorgio Napolitano as President of the Republic of Italy, the President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz stated: “On behalf of the European Parliament and on my own behalf, I … Read the full press release →

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Commissioner Connie Hedegaard comments on Parliament’s vote against the Commission’s backloading proposal

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Brussels, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Parliament today voted against the Commission’s backloading proposal. In response to the Parliament’s vote, European Commission for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard said: ”The Commission of course regrets that the European Parliament has not approved the … Read the full press release →

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