In May, European citizens showed that they desired a change in the direction of Europe. Perhaps, they also wanted this Parliament to give the signal for change. Nearly six months after the European elections, I ask: is the change that our constituents desired actually happening? I would say not. I expected to attend here clear debates about what the
I want to register my major reservations on my vote in favour of this motion. Contrary to what is being stated, in the operation of aid funds set under the annual budget, the EU is implementing a one-size-fits-all approach – the same measure is being applied to all. I refer to two examples from Malta’s
Since facing the threat of Ebola, public and international authorities aimed at not raising panic. For months, we have received statements minimizing the threat. As time passed by, they seemed to be too optimistic. In African countries the crisis worsened. Ebola cases spread to Europe and the US. The WHO says that a major outbreak
13 October 2014 E-007844-14 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 130 Alfred Sant (S&D) Subject: Commission plans regarding the politicisation of administrator appointments within the Commission Question(s) Having regard to complaints that are being made about the increasing politicisation of administrator appointments within the Commission, does the Commission have any plans to introduce
13 October 2014 E-007843-14 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 130 Alfred Sant (S&D) Subject: Complaints about nominations and appointments of Commission officials Question(s) 1. How many complaints has the Commission received regarding nominations and appointments of Commission officials since 2004? 2. How have these complaints been dealt with, and how many of
13 October 2014 P-007839-14 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 130 Alfred Sant (S&D) Subject: Stress test or similar review of the European Stability Mechanism Questions 1. Have any stress tests or similar reviews been conducted of the European Stability Mechanism? 2. If so, could their results be made public? 3. If not,
