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A French city was the backdrop for a dinner intended to rekindle a relationship marked by disagreements. The two largest European parties are 'flirting', but the relationship is unlikely to return to what it once was.
The names of the first laureates of the European Order of Merit were announced in Strasbourg by the President of the European Parliament.
The European Parliament's recent approval of the European list of safe countries of origin and clarification of the 'safe third country' concept signifies a pivotal shift in EU migration policy. The reform aims to address the slow and inconsistent asylum system that has left many legitimate claimants in limbo while allowing unfounded claims to drain resources. By establishing clear and uniform rules, the reform seeks to restore legitimacy to the asylum process, ensuring that it remains a pillar of European values while effectively distinguishing between those in genuine need of protection and those seeking economic opportunities. This legislative change is seen as a necessary step to enhance the credibility of the EU and its commitment to humanitarian principles.
The programme, which focuses on matters concerning the European Parliament, is presented and coordinated by João Ferreira and Patrícia Matos.
PSD MEPs want a debate on the storm in Portugal and have already secured the backing of their group, the EPP, the largest group in the European Parliament. They hope to obtain support from the Socialists.
The initiative already has the support of the European People's Party (EPP) and will be discussed next week with the other parliamentary groups.
Miguel Morgado accuses the MEP, but he did not vote because he was not present. The Communist says he did not even consider the proposal but is keen to criticise the positions of the EU and the US.
Tatiana Bucci, a Holocaust survivor, appealed on Tuesday in the European Parliament for all the world's children to be able to live in peace and grow old. Bucci recalled the post‑war years and closed her speech with a message of hope: “Despite everything, life is beautiful”.
The liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz took place 80 years ago. A date that the European Parliament commemorates with the International Day in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust.
The motion of censure is almost certain to be rejected, since practically all European political groups, with the exception of Patriots for Europe and the Reformists and Conservatives, will vote against it.
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa addressed the European Parliament on Wednesday during a session marking the 40th anniversary of Portugal's accession to the European Union.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and King Felipe VI of Spain were greeted with applause in the European Parliament at the ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the two countries' accession to the European Union.
Even with his days at the head of the nation drawing to an end, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is focused on his mission. Today, in the European parliament, he has The post Marcelo warns of folly of trying to re-divide world into hemispheres appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portugal and Spain signed the EEC accession treaties on 12 June 1985 and became full members on 1 January 1986.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, speaks today at the European Parliament in Strasbourg at a commemorative session marking 40 years since Portugal's accession to the then European Economic Community (EEC).
Portugal and Spain signed the EEC accession treaties on 12 June 1985 and became full members on 1 January 1986.
