Latest in Tag: European Parliament Highlight
Latest in Tag: European Parliament

European Parliament backs green label for gas and nuclear power
The controversial decision was taken when the deputies, meeting in plenary session in Strasbourg, France, voted against a motion to block the proposal by 278 votes in favor,328 against and 33 abstentions.

Opinion| European Parliament
A few days ago, and with flimsy justifications and rumours, lies, and fabricated reports, the European Parliament issued a list that includes, in its entirety, demands from European Union (EU) countries to review their political, economic, and security relations with Egypt.

EU nations welcome last-minute post-Brexit trade deal with UK
The post-Brexit trade deal will need the approval of the European Parliament, the British Parliament and the EU’s 27 member states.

EU parliament adopts resolution on human rights in Egypt, Egyptian Parliament denounces decision
Egyptian Parliament called on EU parliament “not to appoint itself as the custodian of Egypt, and to refrain from politicising human rights issues.”

Egypt will not keep quiet until truth is revealed in Regeni case: Saeed
This came in a brief on Egypt given at the European parliament session in Brussels

European Parliament’s Mashreq delegation meets Egypt’s parliamentary members
Euro-Mediterranean partnership offers many opportunities, according to the European Delegation to Egypt

Yezidi women survivors of ‘Islamic State’ violence win EU’s Sakharov human rights prize
A pair of Yezidi women’s advocates have been awarded the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

EU puts more pressure on Poland but no solution in sight
The European Parliament has again criticized political developments in Poland. There is no end in sight to the ongoing constitutional crisis over the country’s constitutional tribunal and press freedom.

No rush over Red Sea islands until truth is revealed: parliament speaker
Ali Abdul Aal sits down for his first interview since being elected parliamentary speaker in January 2016

MPs accuse government of disregarding communication with foreign community
“Distorting, systematic anti-Egypt campaigns by press, parliamentary, and human rights’ communities,” says Egyptian MP visiting European Parliament

Egypt’s politicians visit Italy, Europe amid ongoing Regeni case
Two separate groups travelled to Europe Monday, including a parliamentary delegation expected to visit European Parliament

UK parliament criticises government for not listing Egypt as ‘human rights priority’
The report said there is written evidence that indicates a perception that the foreign office has “de-prioritised” human rights, despite the minister of state at the FCO strongly rejecting the suggestion

The Regeni fallout: what could Egypt face?
Egyptian human rights lawyer warns against ‘covering up evidence’ amid increasing ambiguity in Egypt

EU Parliament committee and Al-Sisi address mutual concerns over border control, security
Assembly of the Egyptian parliament will facilitate collaboration between the EU Parliament and Egypt, says Al-Sisi

European Parliament to make frequent visits to Egypt: Moran
EU ambassador refused to comment on the Muslim Brotherhood report

European Parliament delegation meets 6 April
Delegation keen to meet the group for its “international credibility”, according to the activist group

Egyptian activist nominated for European Parliament Award
Members of European parliament nominate Alaa Abdel Fattah for award honouring his efforts in human rights achievements

European Parliament MEPs call on Egypt to confront human trafficking
The European Union should put human trafficking on its agenda in its dialogue with Egypt, EP members say

Foreign ministry rejects European Parliament resolution
A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it does not accept interference in Egyptian judicial affairs

European Parliament passes resolution on Egypt
Resolution calls on “all acts of violence to halt immediately”

Morsy’s Christian Problem
The country was watching, half in horror and the other half probably in glee, as the police of the Islamist state of Egypt actively joined a mob in their attack on the cathedral

Ashton in Cairo to ‘find common ground’
EU Foreign Affairs Chief met with President Mohamed Morsi on Sunday to discuss economic and political challenges facing Egypt

Germany committed to dialogue with Egypt
Morsy is scheduled to go to Germany at the end of January

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