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European Parliament improves rules

14:35, 23 Nov. 2023
European Parliament improves rules on packaging recyclability but takes a risky bet on recycled plastic content

CIVIS Media Prize 2023 | 24 productions nominated, 4 podcasts for public voting

12:22, 18 Apr. 2023
CIVIS Media Prize 2023 | 24 productions nominated, 4 podcasts for public voting

Dacian Ciolos Appointed Renew Europe Group Leader

13:05, 19 Iun. 2019
Former Romanian Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos was appointed on Wednesday as the leader of the Renew Europe group in the European Parliament, comprised of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE), French ruling party En Marche and Romania’s 2020 USR-PLUS Alliance.

European People’s Party Leader Request Socialists to Sanction Romanian Social Democrats

20:08, 22 Mart. 2019
The European People’s Party (EPP) candidate for European Commission president, Manfred Weber, requested his European Socialists (PES) opponent Frans Timmermans to propose sanctions for Romania’s Social Democrat Party (PSD), who he said were “close to partially legalizing corruption”.

Kovesi: I Do Not Expect Support from the Romanian Government

18:06, 27 Feb. 2019
Romanian prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi said on Wednesday that hse does not expect Government support in her bid to lead the upcoming European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), after she won two votes in European Parliament committees for the role.

Romanian Prosecutor Ranks First In CONT Committee EPPO Vote

12:40, 27 Feb. 2019
Romanian prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi received the highest number of votes for the leadership of the upcoming European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in the European Parliament’s Committee on Budgetary Control (CONT) on Tuesday.

Romanian PM To European Parliament: Our Vision Involves Reducing Gaps Between Member States

17:39, 15 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila held a speech regarding Romania’s EU Council President in the European Parliament on Tuesday, during which she stated that the country will look towards cohesion and reducing gaps between member states.

Romanian Prime Minister To Meet With European Parliament President On Wednesday

15:42, 19 Nov. 2018
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila will have a meeting with European Parliament President Antonio Tajani on Wednesday, during the Conference of European Parliament Presidents with the Romanian Government, the Romanian executive announced today.

European Parliament Passes Resolution Criticizing Romania’s Judicial Reform

15:19, 13 Nov. 2018
The European Parliament passed on Tuesday a draft resolution in which it expresses concerns regarding Romania’s ongoing judicial reform process, and the state of the rule of law in the country.

Hungarian Foreign Minister: We Will Never Support Attacks Against Romania In The EU Parliament

19:39, 09 Nov. 2018
Hungarian Foreign Affairs Minister Peter Szijarto stated on Friday, in a speech held in Romania’s Parliament headquarters, that his country’s MEP will vote in favor of Romania in the European Parliament if it is subjected to an attack based on “ biased opinions”.

EU Parliament Expresses Concerns With Romania’s Judicial Reform In Draft Resolution

14:29, 07 Nov. 2018
The European Parliament is very concerned with Romania’s judicial overhaul and its potential to undermine judicial independence, according to a draft document of a resolution set to be voted later this month, seen by MEDIAFAX.

EU Parliament To Vote On Resolution Regarding Rule Of Law In Romania On November 14

18:44, 25 Oct. 2018
The European Parliament will vote on a resolution regarding the state of the rule of law in Romania on November 14, the institution mentions in its latest schedule project for the month.

EP Adopts Resolution Supporting Romania’s Schengen Accession

15:13, 13 Oct. 2011
The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution asking the European Council to allow Romania and Bulgaria to join the Schengen Area.

EP Might Renew Support For Romania’s Schengen Area Accession

15:27, 11 Oct. 2011
The European Parliament might reiterate this week its support for the accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen Area.

European Parliament Lifts Romanian MEP Adrian Severin’s Immunity

14:34, 23 Iun. 2011
The European Parliament of Thursday adopted a report of the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) on lifting the immunity of Romanian MEP Adrian Severin, accused of lobbying in exchange for money.

European Parliament OKs Romania’s, Bulgaria’s Accession To Schengen Information System

15:01, 17 Iun. 2010
The European Parliament adopted the European Council’s decision whereby Romania and Bulgaria meet the data protection criteria needed to join the Schengen Information System (SIS), the database used by border control agents to exchange information in the fight against crime and illegal immigration.

Romanian Foreign Min Talks About Moldova Situation In EP

13:51, 16 Apr. 2009
Romanian Foreign Minister Cristian Diaconescu told the Foreign Commission of the European Parliament that the Moldovan “authorities have crossed the line”, by restricting the right to free circulation and expelling Romanian journalists, referring to the riots last week.

Romanian President’s Daughter Submits EP Candidacy To Electoral Office

14:33, 06 Apr. 2009
The youngest daughter of Romanian President Traian Basescu, Elena Basescu, submitted Monday at the Central Electoral Office her candidacy for a seat in the European Parliament.

Romanian President’s Daughter Collected Over 200,000 For EP Candidacy

11:33, 03 Apr. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu’s youngest daughter, Elena Basescu, said Friday she collected over 200,000 signatures, which allow her o run independently for a seat in the European Parliament at the June 7 election.

Romanian President’s Daughter Quits Party To Run For EP Independently

12:57, 18 Mart. 2009
The youngest daughter of Romanian president Traian Basescu, Elena Basescu, said Wednesday in a press conference that she is quitting the Democratic Liberal Party (PDL) and will run independently for a seat in the European Parliament and plans to return to the party if she wins the election.

Romania Should Hold Parliament Elections In Spring 2009 – Far Right Official

13:08, 27 Iun. 2008
Romania should hold general elections in spring 2009 along with elections for the European Parliament, said Gheorghe Funar, secretary general of Romania’s far-right Greater Romania Party, or PRM.

Romania-US Bilateral Immunity Agreement Not In Effect – Official

16:34, 09 Mai 2008
The spokesman of the Romanian Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ilie Banica, told MEDIAFAX Friday that Romania did not ratify Bilateral Immunity Agreement with the United States, therefore it is not effective and cannot be rescinded.

Romanian MEP Criticizes „California Dreamin” To Represent Romania In EU Film Festival

12:36, 20 Feb. 2008
Social democrat MEP Ioan Mircea Pascu urged the European Parliament Monday evening to reconsider the choice of "California Dreamin’" by Cristian Nemescu to represent Romania in the film festival organized within the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.

European Parliament Hosts Rosia Montana Exhibition

14:04, 18 Dec. 2007
The “Past, present and future of Rosia Montana” photography exhibition opened Tuesday at the European Parliament.

EP Blasts EU Commissioner Over Rroma Remarks

16:44, 15 Nov. 2007
The European Parliament on Thursday publicly condemned the remarks of EU justice commissioner Franco Frattini regarding the expulsion of Roma minorities from Member States, Italian paper L’Unita reported.