The Plenary of the European Parliament yesterday voted overwhelmingly in favour of freezing part of the budget for the European Commission’s expert groups until new rules are introduced to provide safeguards against their capture by special interests and to improve transparency [1]. ALTER-EU has welcomed this initiative by the Parliament to put pressure on the […]
Financial transaction tax:
Commission proposals better late than never but must now be swiftly implemented
European Commission president Barroso today announced that the Commission has adopted proposals for a financial transaction tax (FTT). The Greens have long advocated the introduction of an FTT both as a means of curbing harmful speculation and as a new source for generating public revenue, and welcomed today’s announcement. The group has argued for the FTT […]
Eurozone crisis: Support the ECB!
Commenting on the latest developments in the Eurozone crisis, Greens/EFA economic affairs spokesperson Sven Giegold MEP said: “EU leaders cannot pull the wool over the eyes of the markets, without an economically and politically credible crisis response mechanism, the Eurozone crisis will not be resolved. “The latest developments with Italian and Spanish sovereign debt have […]
Appeal “Let’s change Europe”
MEPs launch online appeal for fair economic and social policies in a time of crisis A group of MEPs today launched the cross-party appeal “Let’s change Europe” criticising current economic and social policies in the EU and calling for a change of course. It’s the economic governance package, in particular, that’s in the line of […]
Financial regulation – MEPs vote for greater consumer protection under EU rules on deposit guarantees
The EP economic affairs committee today voted on revised EU rules on deposit guarantee schemes. The Greens welcomed the vote, which will give greater protection for consumers in the EU. After the vote, Green MEP and shadow draftsman Sven Giegold said: “The EP has today voted for greater protection for consumers under EU rules on deposit […]
Solidarity with Japan! Fukushima is everywhere!
Call for solemn vigil (″Mahnwache″) in Brussels on Monday, 14th of March, from 6-6:30 pm, in front of the European Parliament As a reaction to the various catastrophes in Japan during the last days, solemn vigils are going to be held all over Germany this evening. Following this idea, we call for a solemn vigil […]