Lib Dem MEP condemns violent attacks against EU citizens in the UK
The European Parliament, following a cross-party initiative initiated by the Liberal Democrats, has forced a debate on the shocking rise in hate crime against EU nationals in the UK, following the Brexit referendum.
Read moreMEPs declare war on wildlife traffickers
Today MEPs have voted for tough measures to combat the growing trade in illegal wildlife products which is destroying the planet’s ecosystem.
Read moreUKIP and Tory MEPs vote to let tax evaders off the hook
Tax authorities have been given new powers to investigate money laundering activity.
Read moreLib Dem MEP attacks government over deadly air pollution at Heathrow airport
Today MEPs narrowly approved a review of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (NECD) which sets targets for EU governments to cut premature deaths from air pollution by 50% in 2030.
Read moreHuman rights abuses and deforestation in Cameroon
MEPs for Wildlife have written a letter to President Biya of the Republic of Cameroon on alleged human rights abuses of the Baka people by a trophy-hunting company.
Read moreEU visa proposal would mean extra paperwork and travel tax for holidays to Europe
Commenting on today’s Commission proposal to establish a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), Liberal Democrat MEP Catherine Bearder said:
Read moreMEP in talks to ensure associate EU citizenship on the table
A plan to offer associate EU citizenship to citizens of former EU countries has been tabled in the European Parliament this week.
Read moreLiberal Youth present petition to save Erasmus+ in European Parliament
Today Liberal Youth delivered their petition to save the Erasmus+ exchange programme to Catherine Bearder MEP and member of the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education, Yana Toom MEP.
Read moreHigh court ruling shows EU air quality standards must be maintained after Brexit
A High Court ruling today backed a challenge against the government for its protection of air quality standards in London.
Read moreHigh court ruling shows government cannot ‘leapfrog’ over parliament with Brexit says Bearder MEP
Today a High Court ruling declared Theresa May must have a vote in parliament before the process to leave the European Union can begin.
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