The continuing spread of the coronavirus in Europe has led to a situation where there is no longer any point to talk about the free movement of people in the...
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Over 100 MEPs and MPs co-sign an open letter in support of Taiwan’s participation at the World Health Assembly
I initiated an open letter in the European Parliament to the EU health ministers relating to the participation of Taiwan in the World Health Assembly taking place on 18-19 May...
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Taiwan should be included in the WHO mechanism
Taiwan is currently excluded from the World Health Organization (WHO) mechanism. This is very unfortunate as Taiwan has the will and skills to fight the COVID-19 epidemic and to assist...
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Opening of the European Parliament-Arctic Friendship Group
The opening of the European Parliament-Arctic Friendship Group took place in the European Parliament (Brussels) on 13 November 2019. The Chair of the Friendship Group is MEP Urmas Paet. The...
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The launch of the European Defence Fund is a big step forward in enhancing EU defence cooperation
As the rapporteur for the European Defence Union report, I find the launch of the European Defence Fund as an important and indispensable step in enhancing the European defence cooperation....
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Europe Must Do Much More for Self-Defence
The European security situation has grown increasingly fragile – primarily as a result of the activities of ISIS and other terrorist groups, Russia’s aggressive behaviour, as well as violence and...
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The EU has to take Arctic security and environmental risks seriously
At the meeting of the Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee we discussed the EU-Arctic policy. This was a timely meeting as I am drafting the European Parliament report...
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The UK should not be forced to quickly leave the EU
The European Union should not pressure the UK to quickly trigger Article 50. Even if the UK decides to start the process of leaving the EU, the aim should be...
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Crimean Tatars
Today in the European Parliament we discussed the topic of Crimean Tatars. Russian annexation of Crimea is illegal and needs to stop. Crimea must be returned to Ukraine. Until this...
Continue reading... If the United Kingdom leaves the EU, it might shatter the country itself
Hopefully, the British public will decide on June 23rd by a small, but firm majority to keep the United Kingdom in the European Union. The deciding factor will be human...
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