For a Europe of values and prosperity, but without lies. 2010. 04. 20. József Szájer MEP, Vice-Chairman of the EPP Group – "The Commission must exercise its power and not tolerate the misleading conduct and lies from certain countries on the provision of crucial information", declared József Szájer MEP in a debate in the European Parliament today (20.04.10) on the 'Commission legislative and work programme for 2010'. On behalf of the EPP Group, the Hungarian MEP asked that in the coming years the EU2020 program should focus on job creation and support for small and medium sized enterprises.
Hungarian elections: EPP Group congratulates Fidesz on landslide victory 2010. 04. 12. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group - The Chairman of the EPP Group in the European Parliament has welcomed the outcome of the first round of Hungarian general elections. "The results clearly shows that, with the leadership of Viktor Orbán and a strong Fidesz government, Hungarian citizens are ready to start a new era, the era of order, success, growth, prosperity and solidarity," said Joseph Daul.
VITAMIN D NUTRITIONAL POLICY IN EUROPE 2010. 03. 25. « If we prevent Vitamin D deficiency and with it possibly diseases, we will actually prevent healthcare costs and reduce the economic burden on our public health systems. » MEP Áder
Former communist secret agent cannot become a member of the European Court of Auditors. 2010. 03. 24. Tamás Deutsch MEP – The EPP Group today decided on a clear position on the nomination of Mr Szabolcs Fazakas for membership of the European Court of Auditors. With a huge majority the EPP Group does not support Mr Szabolcs Fazakas' nomination. As the respective documents clearly prove that Mr Fazakas voluntarily joined the Hungarian Secret Service during the communist dictatorship and worked for more than 13 years as a secret agent, it is against basic European democratic values to have him appointed to any high-level EU position. Moreover Mr Fazakas tried to mislead MEPs in the Budgetary Control Committee by withholding and denying this information.
Young graduates to benefit from increased dialogue between universities and businesses. 2010. 03. 23. Pál Schmitt MEP, Vice President of the European Parliament – A report on university-business dialogue was adopted today in the Committee on Culture and Education in the European Parliament in Brussels. Hungarian Rapporteur, Pál Schmitt MEP, pointed out that the main goal of the report is to reinforce cooperation between business and higher education institutions in order to facilitate the inclusion of young graduates in a fast-changing working environment.
EPP Group Bureau meeting, Budapest 4-5 March: Time for jobs and growth. 2010. 02. 27. The EPP Group will hold its next Bureau meeting in Budapest on 4-5 March. The meeting will discuss several aspects of the EU's economic, social and cohesion policies. The Bureau meeting will be opened by Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group, Pál Schmitt MEP, Vice-President of the European Parliament, and József Szájer MEP, Vice-Chairman of the EPP Group.
Memorial Day for the Victims of Communism in Hungary 2010. 02. 25. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group, Fidesz EPP MEPs – On the occasion of the Memorial Day for the Victims of Communism in Hungary (25 February), Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group in the European Parliament, and the Fidesz Members of the EPP Group will pay homage to those who were deprived of their lives and personal freedom by the totalitarian communist regimes of the past century in Hungary and beyond.
Microenterprises and Social Inclusion: Aid becomes reality 2010. 02. 12. Traian Ungureanu MEP and Csaba Őry MEP – The efforts of the EPP Group have led to a new opening in the fight for social inclusion and against unemployment. Today, 11 February 2010, is the starting point of the European Progress Microfinance Facility for Employment and Social Inclusion, as the final vote in the European Parliament took place.
Towards a fair European tax policy 2010. 02. 10. Press Release of MEP Enikő Győri – The Report "Promoting good governance in tax matters" was accepted by the European Parliament at today's plenary session. As a result of this adoption, the current poor level of tax recovery ratio on cross border business activities - 5% - will be significantly boosted.