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November 18'

We cannot call dictators our friends, as Federica…

The bad situation regarding respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba was addressed by MEPs during their November plenary session. The result of the debate and vote is a resolution…

16. 11. 2018

October 18'

Oleg Sentsov wins Sakharov Prize for Freedom of…

The Liberal and Democrat Group in the European Parliament welcomes today’s decision by the Conference of Presidents to award the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Ukrainian filmmaker, Oleg…

25. 10. 2018

August 18'

Telička wants to nominate imprisoned Ukrainian…

Vice-president of the European Parliament Pavel Telička has proposed Oleg Sentsov as the ALDE nominee for the Sakharov Price. The Ukrainian director and civilian activist was sentenced to 20 years…

30. 8. 2018

Despite the fact that the financial aid for the…

Iran will receive 18 million EUR from the European Union budget, as Federica Mogherini, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, announced on August 23.…

24. 8. 2018

June 18'

JURI Committee approved a proposal for an update…

The Legal Affairs Committee approved a proposal for an update of copyright rules yesterday, including the controversial articles 11 and 13. Despite the fact that many members of ALDE group were…

21. 6. 2018

Telička will host informal breakfast discussion…

Fake News as a potential disruptor of democratic processes in Europe? Vice-President of the European Parliament has decided to find answers not only this question during an informal breakfast…

12. 6. 2018

May 18'

The results of Sunday elections in Venezuela…

The early presidential elections in Venezuela took place on Sunday 20th May and the results were clear already before the beginning. Nicolás Maduro remains the head of decimated country even in…

21. 5. 2018

April 18'

The speech of Pavel Telička at the THE Excellence…

Pavel Telička, Vice-President of the European Parliament, attended THE Excellence Summit in Olomouc on Wednesday 25 April. During his speech he talked about high education and research in Europe. The…

26. 4. 2018

Nanoday in Brussels? European Parliament will be…

Would you like to see how nanofibres will be produced directly in the European Parliament? Are you interested in the latest news on Czech nanotechnology? I would like to invite you to the Nanoday…

15. 4. 2018

March 18'

Turkish operations in Afrin region are yet…

Olive Branch. That is the name of the military operation launched on 20th January by Turkey in the Afrin region of northern Syria. Turkish authorities have claimed that the operation will not affect…

28. 3. 2018

Telička presented the Miami Declaration signed by…

The Members of the European Parliament discussed the relations between the European Union and Cuba, as well as the preparations for the first EU-Cuba Joint Council meeting on Tuesday 13th March, in…

14. 3. 2018

MEPs tackle high cross - border parcel delivery…

Liberal and Democrat MEPs have welcomed the adoption today by the European Parliament of a report aimed at lowering the price of parcel delivery for online shopping within the EU. Significant price…

13. 3. 2018

We have to ensure that opportunities of cross…

Although billions of parcels are delivered each year across the EU, only a small percentage of them is sent across the borders of the Member States. The reasons are not only high prices but also lack…

12. 3. 2018

Telička will host a seminar on nanotechnology. In…

Czech is nano. This is a motto of the Nano Association of Czech Repubic, whose goal is to better promote the strengths and capabilities of Czech nano companies in business, research and education.…

7. 3. 2018

February 18'

Trust in EU institutions is very low. Proposals…

Last week, the European Commission presented a number of steps to make the work of EU institutions more effective, improve the connection between the EU and its citizens and increase their trust in…

21. 2. 2018

Transnational lists could bring European issues…

In March 2019, the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. Today, the European Parliament will vote on the question what will happen to the 73 seats that currently belong to British Members of…

6. 2. 2018

January 18'

Politicians should not try to discredit OLAF…

Politicians should not attack OLAF without evidence, Pavel Telička told journalists during his press briefing on Monday. He responded to the statements of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and vice…

9. 1. 2018

December 17'

More transparent and affordable cross-border…

Today, in Coreper meeting the Council formally confirmed the provisional trialogue agreement found in the evening of the 13th of December between representatives of the European Parliament, the…

20. 12. 2017

As Vice President of the European Parliament,…

Pavel Telicka will have an additional responsibility as Vice-President of the European Parliament. From today, he will be responsible for human rights and democracy. This was announced at the…

13. 12. 2017

November 17'

Mexico is important strategic partner for EU,…

The sixth round of negotiations for modernising the EU-Mexico Global Agreement has started in Brussels on Monday, 27 November. During the second day’s program, Vice-President of the European…

29. 11. 2017