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European Parliament marks twentieth anniversary of liberation of Nelson Mandela

EP Vice President Libor Rouček:
Thursday was the twentieth anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from prison.
He recalled his role in the dismantling of apartheid and that he was the first winner of Parliament's Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought.

Published in 12-02-2010 by European Parliament Press Release

Ma to attend Honduran presidential inauguration

President Ma Ying-jeou will be leading a delegation to attend the inauguration ceremony of Honduran President-elect Porfirio Lobo Sosa on January 27, according to the Office of the President. The visit will underscore the importance and value Taipei attaches to its friendship with the Central American ally.

Published in 21-01-2010 by Taiwan Government Information Office

Liberation of BBC journalist in Gaza: EPP-ED Group satisfied

At their Study Day meeting in Malta the 278 Members of the EPP-ED Group in the European Parliament have welcomed with satisfaction and relief the liberation of the British BBC journalist Alan Johnston, who had been kidnapped on 12 March this year in Gaza.

Published in 12-07-2007 by EPP-ED Group

Turkey causes outrage by cancelling EP delegation visit at short notice

On the eve of the visit of German chancellor Angela Merkel to Turkey, the Turkish representation to the EU caused outrage by cancelling a long-planned visit of MEPs from the environment committee. The reason is the refusal of the EP delegation to leave without a Cypriot MEP.

Published in 04-10-2006 by EPP-ED press service

Latin America Summit: European Parliament calls on EU Governments to strengthen strategic association with Latin America

Spanish EPP-ED MEP José Ignacio Salafranca calls on the EU Governments to maintain their support for the Andean Community, despite the attitude of the Venezuelan President, Hugo Chávez.

Published in 30-04-2006 by José Ignacio Salafranca

Visit of Iranian Foreign Minister: Many questions remain open. Elmar Brok (EPP-ED/CDU)

The Chairman of the EP-Foreign Affairs Committee, Elmar Brok MEP, has described the recent visit of the Iranian Foreign Minister Manoucher Mottaki to the European Parliament as "hardly convincing".

Published in 23-02-2006 by EPP-ED Group

Council of Europe Congress debates public ethics code for politicians

A new code of conduct to stop corruption amongst politicians at local and regional level will be under discussion at a conference organised by the Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities in Rome on February 27.

Published in 25-02-2004 by Council of Europe Press Division

Bianca Jagger, new Council of Europe Goodwill Ambassador

Bianca Jagger - renowned worldwide as an ardent worker for human rights - has been nominated Council of Europe Goodwill Ambassador for the Fight against the Death Penalty. The formal appointment by the Secretary General of the Organisation, Walter Schwimmer, will take place during a dinner and debate in Paris on Tuesday, 16 December 2003 (Maison de l'Europe).

Published in 16-12-2003 by Council of Europe Press Division