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EU-Kosovo - EP sends strong signal on Kosovo's EU path; urges recalcitrant member states to recognise Kosovo

THE GREENS/EUROPEAN FREE ALLIANCE

The European Parliament's foreign affairs committee today adopted a report by Green rapporteur/draftsperson Ulrike Lunacek on Kosovo's progress towards the EU (1). Commenting after the vote, Ulrike Lunacek said:

"This vote sends a strong signal that the future of an independent Kosovo lies in the European Union. It is particularly welcome that the committee has issued a clear call to those recalcitrant EU member states which have not yet recognised the state of Kosovo to do so without delay.

Verhofstadt: "Mr Putin, Be aware Spring is coming"

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

Reacting to news that Grigory Yavlinsky, from the Russian Democratic Party "Yabloko" is unlikely to be allowed to register as a candidate for the Presidency, Guy Verhofstadt, President of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) made the following statement:

CEEP at informal high-level meeting on youth employment - “Public Services employers are committed to fight youth unemployment”

CEEP - European Centre of Employers and Enterprises providing public services

Ralf Resch, General Secretary of CEEP, presented this key message at today’s informal high level meeting organised by President Barroso with the European social partners. The debate focused on the recently published “Youth Opportunities Initiative” and the involvement of social partners in its implementation.

Belarus - EU foreign ministers fail to agree on effective economic sanctions against Lukashenko regime

THE GREENS/EUROPEAN FREE ALLIANCE

EU foreign ministers today agreed to expand travel restrictions and asset freezes against members of the Lukashenko regime in Belarus in response to the continuation of the poor human rights situation in the country. The Greens believe the measures will not be effective and have called for wider economic sanctions to be imposed. Commenting on the outcome, Green foreign policy spokesperson Werner Schulz said:

Hill+Knowlton Strategies Launches Research+Data Insights

Burson

NEW YORK – Hill+Knowlton Strategies announced today the creation of a new organization, Research+Data Insights (R+D Insights). R+D Insights is designed to provide the firm’s clients with data analytics and primary research to establish strategic and effective communications to their key stakeholders. 

WPP Expands Footprint in Russia/CIS - The PBN Company Merges with Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Burson

New York, London, Moscow — The PBN Company, the preeminent strategic communications firm in Russia, Ukraine and the CIS is merging with Hill+Knowlton Strategies, the global strategic communications firm with 83 offices in 44 countries.  Hill+Knowlton Strategies will operate in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and throughout the CIS under the brand name PBN Hill+Knowlton Strategies.  

Ecsite

Ecsite is the European network of science centres and museums, linking science communication professionals in more than 400 institutions in 50 countries. Founded 20 years ago, Ecsite connects member institutions through projects and activities and facilitates the exchange of ideas and best practice on current issues.

Members include science centres and museums, science festivals, natural history museums, zoos, aquariums, universities, research organisations and companies communicating and engaging the public in science through accessible, interactive exhibits and programmes.

European Social Partners EFFAT and FoodDrinkEurope launch European Social Dialogue in the Food and Drink Industry

FoodDrinkEurope

23 January 2012 Brussels: At their first plenary meeting, the European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT) and FoodDrinkEurope signed today a joint agreement to start social dialogue in the European food and drink industry, under the auspices of the European Commission.

Cuba: reality in Cuba far from state propaganda on 'reforms' and 'changes'. Laima Andrikiene MEP

EPP Group in the European Parliament

Following the death of Wilman Villar Mendoza, a thirty one year-old Cuban political prisoner, in Juan Bruno Zayas Hospital in the city of Santiago de Cuba after fifty days on hunger strike, Laima Andrikiene MEP, Vice-Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Human Rights of the European Parliament, said: "The Cuban regime must release all political prisoners immediately. The persecution of people for their legitimate demands for freedom of speech, thought and assembly is unjust.

Croatian Referendum: Yes strengthens Croatia and Europe. Gunnar Hökmark MEP

EPP Group in the European Parliament

"The Croatian Yes vote in favour of membership of the European Union strengthens Europe and strengthens Croatia. We welcome the clear message of the Croatian people that they want to take part in the common efforts to develop a free and open Europe," commented the Chairman of the European Parliament's Joint Parliamentary Committee for Croatia, Gunnar Hökmark MEP, Vice-Chairman of the EPP Group.

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