EPP
18/09/2009 16:01
Issue 8 / 14-17 September 2009
Dear Readers,
Please find herewith the regular EPP Group Report, summarising the main events of this week's plenary session. The articles are written by members of the EPP Group's Press Service.
For comments and reactions, please contact:
Ioannis Zografos, EPP Group Press Service, Tel: +32-2-284-2227
Claire McNally, EPP Group Press Service, Tel: +32-2-283-2390
The European Parliament has elected the EPP Group candidate, José Manuel Durão Barroso, as President of the European Commission for the next five years. The EP has also put forward a comprehensive list of measures to counteract the present crisis in the milk sector. The EPP Group has called for binding agreements as a result of the forthcoming G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, USA. And plenary has adopted a Resolution tabled by the EPP Group on the external aspects of energy security.
NB - You can watch the top stories of the session on our Webtv www.epptv.eu
President of the European Commission: EP follows citizens' will and votes for Barroso
By Pedro López de PabloThe European Parliament has elected the EPP Group candidate, José Manuel Durão Barroso, as President of the European Commission for the next five years, following the will expressed by the majority of European citizens in the European elections in June. Read more
Joseph Daul: "Barroso election is a triumph for the EPP"
Milk Crisis: European Parliament supports dairy farmers
By Knut GoelzIn its first session of the new legislative period, the European Parliament has put forward a comprehensive list of measures to counteract the present crisis in the milk sector. Albert Dess (D), EPP Group Spokesman on agricultural affairs, welcomed the outcome of the vote on a respective Joint Resolution: "In this Resolution, we have demanded extensive measures which will help milk farmers in their currently difficult situation." Read more
Albert Dess: "It is unacceptable that producer prices go down while food prices are going up"
G20 Summit: EPP calls for binding agreements in Pittsburgh
By Eduard SlootwegThe EPP Group in the European Parliament wants binding agreements as a result of the forthcoming G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, USA. At the same time, the EU must take the lead in finding creative solutions, as it does in the field of combating the negative effects of climate change. Read more
Corien Wortmann-Kool: "The G20 must be strong and play a decisive role"
Energy security to combine political and economic aspects
By Knut GoelzThe Strasbourg plenary has adopted a Resolution tabled by the EPP Group on the external aspects of energy security. Elmar Brok (D), EPP Group Coordinator in the Foreign Affairs Committee, welcomed the large majority in favour of the Resolution: "It is important that we find a common European approach to energy security, even though energy supply is to remain under national competence. Read more
Elmar Brok: "It is important that we find a common European approach to energy security"
Forest Fires: EP calls for more direct assistance for those affected
By Anna-Maria MitropoulouThe European Parliament has expressed its strong solidarity with those affected by this summer's forest fires by adopting a Resolution. Southern Europe has been heavily affected by wild fires, which have scorched over 400,000 hectares per year over the last decade, causing severe problems to all the countries of the region. Read more
President Buzek outlines his priorities
By Joanna Bekker"My election is a symbol of the dreams of our part of Europe, a dream for the unity of our continent", said EP President Jerzy Buzek in his long-awaited inaugural speech in the Plenary. Presenting his priorities for the next two and a half years, Mr Buzek emphasised that he will work for an inclusive, modern and strong Europe. Read more
Jerzy Buzek: "There is no longer an old and new Europe"
Baltic Sea Strategy essential for economic development
By Kaja SorgSince the EU enlargement of 2004, challenges facing the Baltic Sea region have increased. "The Baltic Sea Strategy reflects a fundamental change which took place in this region five years ago and this is the reason the EU needs a comprehensive approach to react in a coordinated way to both the opportunities and challenges this new situation presents", says EPP Group Member Tunne Kelam (ET). Read more
Tunne Kelam: "This region could become a success story of the original Lisbon Strategy"
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