JUL
03 |
DEMOCRATIC RALLY SECURES LISBON TREATY RATIFICATION IN CYPRUS |
 | This afternoon Nikos Anastasiades and the Democratic Rally (DISY) voted in favor of the Lisbon Treaty and, in effect, secured its ratification in Cyprus. The governing radical left AKEL party of Cyprus President Dimitris Christofias voted against the Treaty, putting in jeopardy its ratification.
“I would like to warmly congratulate Nikos Anastasides and DISY for showing courage, leadership, responsibility and statesmanship in a critical moment for Europe an ...
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JUL
02 |
EPP EXPRESSES SATISFACTION FOR LIBERATION OF BETANCOURT |
 | The President of the EPP, Wilfried Martens, today expressed his satisfaction for the liberation of Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages who were kidnapped by the Colombian terrorist group FARC.
“This is excellent news for the democracy in Colombia and Latin America. FARC should release the rest of the hostages immediately,” stated Martens. ...
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JUL
01 |
EPP WELCOMES FRENCH PRESIDENCY OF THE EU |
 | The President of the European People’s Party (EPP), Wilfried Martens, has today welcomed the start of the new French Presidency of the European Council, led by President Nicolas Sarzoky, member of the EPP.
“The Slovenian Presidency has been a great success under the leadership of PM Janez Jansa, and I am sure that Mr Sarkozy will continue this great work, whilst giving new impetus to the European project,” s ...
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JUN
26 |
EPP DEBATES HOW TO DEAL WITH THE DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE IN EUROPE |
 | Representatives from EU institutions, study centres and associations discussed the demographic change that Europe is currently facing during a debate organised yesterday by the EPP.
This topic is currently a priority for the EPP, which will soon be presenting its position on it. The issue will also become part of the EPP electoral program for the June 2009 European elections.
Participants in yesterday’s meeting spoke about the increasing a ...
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JUN
23 |
24 June: EPP HOLDS DEBATE ON “DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE: HOW DO WE COPE WITH THE AGEING SOCIETY?” |
| The EPP will soon be releasing a position paper on one of its main topics for the 2009 European elections: Demographic change and how to cope with the ageing society. In view of this, the EPP will hold a policy debate on the issue on 24 June.
Speakers at the event include: Dr. Ursula Lehr, Institute for Gerontologie, University of Heidelberg, former German Minister for Youth, Family, Women and Health; Nikolaus Van der Pas, Director General of the DG E ...
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