Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Conference
Organized by MEP Dr. Theodoros Skylakakis
Success Stories Made in Greece
PRISM/NSA snooping scandal and EU implications
Thurs. 5 Sept. – Civil liberties committee debate
With revelations continuing to emerge about the extent of the NSA's snooping programme of EU citizens and institutions, MEPs on the EP's civil liberties committee will begin an inquiry into the affair. The Greens have called for the suspension of negotiations on an EU-US trade agreement as an immediate consequence. In addition to ensuring tough data protection rules, the Safe Harbor Agreement and the agreements with the US on the transfer of bank and airline passenger data need to be reviewed. EU data protection law has to allow people in Europe to regain control of their data and prevent outside access. (see latest press release)
Water protected as basic public service
Thurs. 5 Sept. – Internal market committee (Juvin report)
MEPs will vote on an agreement on EU legislation on the award of concession contracts. The Greens had been concerned that the original proposals would have detrimental implications for the provision of water as core a public service, opening the door to liberalisation of this sensitive sector. However, under the final legislative agreement, the water sector will be excluded, thanks to the pressure of the Greens and others. Water provision is a fundamental public service that should be guaranteed across the EU.
Bringing banking out of the shadows
Weds. 4 Sept. – European Commission proposal
The Commission is set to present a communication on shadow banking, dealing with the myriad of financial sector activities that are outside the banking system and therefore not subject to banking rules. Many of these entities and structures have direct links to the irresponsible speculative behaviour that has had such a damaging impact on the wider global economy. There is a need to swiftly move towards proper regulation of shadow banking. The Commission will also propose EU rules on 'money market funds', which provide short-term financing for financial institutions. There is a need for robust EU rules covering the sector.
Unfracked: why shale gas should stay in the ground
Thurs. 5 Sept. – Conference - Room ASP 1G3 - European Parliament - 9.15-12.45
This public conference will seek to address the problems of shale gas and dispel some of the myths surrounding its problematic extraction through fracking. The conference will be followed by a screening of the film 'Gasland' in the presence of director Josh Fox. (click for more information)
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Conference
Organized by MEP Dr. Theodoros Skylakakis
Success Stories Made in Greece
The Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung and the Centre for European Studies cordially invite you to a conference on The European Agenda under the Irish EU-Presidency with:
4 December 2012, 9.00-12.30
European Parliament, ASP 1G2
Press breakfast
EU banking union legislation to be voted in EP
When: Thursday, 29 November - 8.00 (a.m.)
Invitation to press conference
26th November 2012
11h30
European Parliament, Room ASP5G2, Rue Wiertz, 60, B - 1047 Brussels
Helga Trüpel, budgetary spokesperson of the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament will be present at the EU Summit today, 22 November, as from 20.00 and on Friday, 23 November as from 1o.30 am and be available for comments.
At this crucial time in the fight against climate change, the European Islands have a key role to play in developing sustainable energy action plans.
COLLOQUE : "Action for teens"
Adolescence en détresse: L'urgence d'une politique d'accueil en Europe
Save the Date
Springeneration: From Ideas to Action in the Middle East and North Africa
14 November 2012, 15:00 – 18:00
Progetto ABI Banche 2020 - Le banche italiane per la crescita e la coesione
Bruxelles, 13 Novembre 2012 ore 18.30
Parlamento Europeo, sala PHS 4b001
Apertura dei lavori:
Hunger strike in Turkey : MEP back from delegation in Turkey
MEP Marie-Christine Vergiat (delegation of elected representatives to Turkey from the 31st of October to the 7th of November)
The Pact of Islands is the political commitment of European Islands to developing Island Sustainable Energy Action Plans (ISEAPs) and identifying Bankable Projects with the aim of meeting or exceeding the EU sustainability targets for the year 2020.
WORKSHOP/
Firenze 10+10 Alter Summit
RESISTANCE TO AUSTERITY
17th of October 14.30-18.00
ASP 1G2 European Parliament Brussels
HEARING GUE/NGL
HOW TO IMPROVE AWARENESS OF THE EP AND ITS ACCEPTANCE BY THE PUBLIC?
MEP Jiri Mastalka
MEP Vladimir Remek
With the participation of:
Austerity is killing in Portugal; the real face of the rescue programme
Thursday 11/10/12, 10:30 Room PHS 0 B01
Fiscal Compact: GUE/NGL calls for review by ECJ
When: Wednesday, 26 September, 11.00
Where: 6Q2, Jozsef Antall building, European Parliament
When: Wednesday, 26 September, 10.00
With: Green MEP Carl Schlyter
Projection of the film
25 September 13.00-15.00
room P4B001 - European Parliament
A documentary on the socio-economic consequencies of privatisations
by Katerina Kitidi and Aris Chatzistefanou
Pre-film debate with:
Press Conference:
The Right to Self Determination - new governance models