Tag: MEP
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“Europe needs to be more open to the outside world.” Interview with MEP Philippe de Backer
A stronger Europe can only be achieved through more integration and more co-operation between member states. But first Europe will need to climb out of the crisis, says Philippe de Backer, Belgian MEP for ALDE.
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“The EU should achieve sustainable growth by giving more women access to the labour market.” Interview with Mikael Gustafsson
Mikael Gustafsson was the Vice-Chair of the GUE/NGL group and Chair of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality.
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“We have to explain to people how important the EU is” – Interview with MEP Sarah Ludford
The MEP’s views on Euroscepticism, the EU’s challenges in light of the upcoming elections and EU-Turkey relations.
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“SMEs must be the main actors in economic recovery.” Interview with MEP Pablo Zalba
The MEP’s views on entrepreneurship, the role of SMEs and youth unemployment.
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End of EU Parliament 2009-2014 term
Today, Brussels is quieter than usual. Yesterday, the current term of the European Parliament came to an end, after holding its last plenary session. This has been the last week for some MEP at Parliament, some others are now focusing on the elections and will be back soon. At an annual cost of 3.10 euros…
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“The European project is not only about banks and bailouts” Interview with MEP Olle Ludvigsson
Olle Ludvigsson is a Swedish MEP member of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in Europe. As member of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, he speaks to SWETURK, member association of UNITEE, about youth unemployment and his views on the EU Elections in May 2014. Why did you become…
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“EU membership means peace for Croatia”, Interview with Croatian MEP Ruza Tomasic
Ruza Tomasic, Croatian MEP since her country entered the European Union in July 2013 and Member of the Bureau of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group, talks to UNITEE about the importance of entrepreneurship and the particular challenges Croatia is facing as the newest EU Member State.
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“Europe can do a lot to support SMEs.” Interview with MEP Lara Comi
With a seat at the European Parliament since 2009, Lara Comi is the youngest MEP of the EPP group. Vocal supporter of SMEs, she is a member of the Committee on Internal Market and of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, and has always been a strong supporter of a single seat for the…
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“Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are the Best of the Best” A Selection of MEP quotes
The number of immigrant entrepreneurs in Europe is growing and in many European countries the self-employment rate among immigrants is considerably higher than among natives. Immigrants in Europe, or New Europeans, have clearly demonstrated that they make a substantial contribution to European economies and this has not gone unnoticed. Several MEPs have told UNITEE about…
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“Good planning is everything!” Interview with Austrian MEP Paul Rübig
Mr Paul Rübig has been a Member of the European Parliament for the EPP since 1996. Having been an entrepreneur himself, he is now concentrating his political work on supporting small and medium sized businesses. He is a co-founder of SME Europe and rapporteur on Erasmus for young entrepreneurs. After running your own business you…