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Liberals support legal migrant workers but insist on a single residence permit

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

In a vote today in the European Parliament a draft first reading deal with Council was rejected because it did not match our expectations of a genuine simplified arrangement for third country nationals seeking residence or work on the territory of the European Union.

Guy Verhofstadt, ALDE group leader, commented after the vote:
"The Liberal and Democrat group in the European Parliament strongly supports the idea of a single permit for third country nationals who wish to reside or work in a Member State of the Union."

Cleaning up Cohesion Policy

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

Members of the European Parliament are stepping up the pressure on Commission and Council to clean up the EU's cohesion policy, voting overwhelmingly in favour of a report demanding better control mechanisms, simpler financial instruments and easier access to funds for small and medium sized businesses.

AEDAPI, RGA AND EGBA CALL FOR SENSIBLE TAX REGIME IN THE CURRENT DRAFT BILL TO REGULATE ONLINE GAMBLING IN SPAIN

EGBA - European Gaming and Betting Association

Spanish draft bill to regulate online gambling puts more than €100m in advertising and sponsorship for Spanish sports at risk

Madrid/Brussels/London, 14 December 2010 – The Spanish regional and federal governments will meet this week to discuss the final form of a Draft Bill to regulate the online gambling market in Spain, due to be presented to Parliament early in the New Year.

EP strengthens fight against human trafficking

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

"We welcome the outcome of the vote that confirms our determination to fight human trafficking. This modern form of slavery still takes place in Europe and we need to take tougher measures to combat this phenomenon. Now it is up to the Member States to act and show determination to stamp it out.

Clear Visa Rules for Neighbourhood Policy

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

In the framework of yesterday´s debate at the European Parliament on European neighbourhood policy, the members focused on the most recent EU visa agreements with Georgia and Russia.
 

EU patent stalemate must end

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

The European Commission is due to present a proposal tomorrow (14th December), using the facility of enhanced cooperation foreseen in the Lisbon Treaty, to unblock the stalemate that has bedevilled EU competitiveness for almost three decades.

Guy Verhofstadt, Liberal and Democrat group leader in the European Parliament condemned the delays and urged the Council to agree the measure as soon as possible:

Wikileaks - Commission must act to protect freedom of expression

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

Denouncing EU silence on the campaign of intimidation and censorship being suffered by the Wikileaks website, Cypriot GUE/NGL MEP Takis Hatzigeorgiou called on Commission President Barroso to stand up for freedom of expression today in the European Parliament.

"The question of freedom of the individual seems to be forgotten about in this debate" he said. "These events are being used to ultimately put brakes on and restrict the freedom to exchange information."

The Toy Safety Directive: not yet implemented, but again under criticism

ANEC - The European Consumer Voice in Standardisation

The revised European Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC), adopted only last year, is once again under criticism. Tonight, on the occasion of a Parliamentary Question, the European Parliament will demand a response from the European Commission on the calculation method chosen to regulate the use of CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and/or toxic to Reproduction) chemical substances in toys.

The regions of Europe at the forefront of green and intelligent technology

AER - Assembly of European Regions

Project partners of ECREIN+ gathered this Monday, December 13, 2010 to discuss the possibilities for potential or existing financial instruments to support the development of eco-innovative companies in the European territory. The objective of ECREIN + is to explore how regions can create and implement effective policies to support eco-innovation and green business in their territories. 12 partners are working together in ECREIN +, including regional authorities, chambers of commerce and the AER.

Residence Permit and Work: The European Parliament rejected a second Bolkestein

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

Following the European Parliament vote on the application procedure for a single permit for residence and work for third country nationals, GUE/NGL MEP Patrick Le Hyaric (France) said: "I am pleased that the majority of MEPs have rejected a negative compromise with the European Council on this Directive. The plenary today said no to a bad compromise that was in the sole interest of the major companies and that would have put more workers from within the EU and outside of it in competition for work.

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