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EP conference on the Western Balkans

EP conference on the Western Balkans

2012. 11. 15.

The European Parliament held a two-day seminar on the protection of human rights and the situation of women and children in the Western Balkans with the participation of MEP's and MP's from the concerned enlargement countries. Chairwoman of the conference MEP Lívia Járóka urged practical implementation of anti-discrimination legislation and more effective fight against domestic violence and trafficking in human beings.

Question to the Commission on the case of Székely Mikó High School

Question to the Commission on the case of Székely Mikó High School

2012. 11. 15.

Subject: Legal certainty in Romania In the summer of 2012, pursuant to a judicial decision in Romania, the Székely […]

Awareness raising campaign to prevent gastrointestinal cancer

Awareness raising campaign to prevent gastrointestinal cancer

2012. 11. 13.

The necessity of prevention and early diagnosis were the main topics of the discussion between MEP Lívia Járóka and László Szegő PhD, Chairman of the Hungarian "Gyógyulj Velünk" (Recover with Us) advocacy association for patients with gastrointestinal cancer.

The use of mother tongue is crucial for minority communities

The use of mother tongue is crucial for minority communities

2012. 11. 13.

"The right to mother tongue education is the key condition for the survival of national minority communities" - stated Martii Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari, the Nobel Prize awarded Finnish politician (2008), former president of Finland (1994–2000) on a conference in Brussels. After the event MEP Kinga Gál (Fidesz) and the Finnish politician discussed problems and challenges faced by the Hungarian national minority communities.

The situation of the most disadvantaged communities must be dealt with on the upcoming Council Summit

The situation of the most disadvantaged communities must be dealt with on the upcoming Council Summit

2012. 10. 26.

In her one minute speech MEP Lívia Járóka welcomed the European Council's commitment towards boosting employment and social inclusion and expressed her hope that the upcoming summit in November would reinforce the proposals aiming at the most disadvantaged communities.

Further Improvement of the Consular Protection of EU Citizens

Further Improvement of the Consular Protection of EU Citizens

2012. 10. 25.

The European Parliament has voted in favour with large majority for the report of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) on the Council's proposal on the consular protection of EU citizens outside the EU.

Negotiation with Commissioner Hahn on the future of cohesion policy

Negotiation with Commissioner Hahn on the future of cohesion policy

2012. 10. 23.

Today in Strasbourg MEP Lívia Járóka, Rapporteur of the EU strategy on Roma inclusion held a meeting with Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for Regional Policy to discuss the future of cohesion policy. In detail, they negotiated about the impact of the Structural Funds' draft regulation on the inclusion of marginalized communities and the objectives of the European Framework for National Roma Inclusion Strategies, in specific the post-2014 instruments of Integrated Territorial Investment and Community-led Local Development.

Proposed changes in Structural Funds must contribute to the implementation of Roma Strategies

Proposed changes in Structural Funds must contribute to the implementation of Roma Strategies

2012. 10. 19.

MEP Lívia Járóka participated at the 21st Congress of the European People's Party (EPP) in Bucharest. She emphasized that the next multiannual financial framework of the EU must contribute to the strengthening of social cohesion and the inclusion of the 30 million poorest Europeans. Lívia Járóka also visited the Ferentari district of Bucharest and School 136 visited by the most deprived, largely Roma children of the neighbourhood.

Conference on the 90th anniversary of the Åland-islands’ autonomy-model

Conference on the 90th anniversary of the Åland-islands’ autonomy-model

2012. 10. 02.

Kinga Gál MEP participated as invited speaker on the conference organized yesterday in the EP on occasion of the 90th anniversary of entry into force of the international convention assuring autonomy to the Åland-islands.