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Members States can't have their cake and eat it on EU budget

Wed, 25 Apr 2012

Today the European Commission published its draft proposals for the 2013 EU budget. The proposals set out a budget of €138bn, a 6.8% increase on this year's spending.

Catherine Bearder MEP calls on UEFA to join fight against human trafficking

Thu, 19 Apr 2012

Senior Liberal Democrat MEP Catherine Bearder has called on UEFA to help clampdown on the potential for human trafficking at its big tournaments.

Lib Dems once again vote for a Single Seat of the European Parliament

Wed, 21 Mar 2012

Today, MEPs in the European Parliament's Budget Committtee voted in favour of a single place of work for the Parliament and once again urged Members States to end the costly travelling circus between Strasbourg and Brussels.

Lib Dems launch 'Think Small First' campaign across Europe

Wed, 29 Feb 2012

Today, Liberal Democrat MEPs are launching a Europe-wide campaign to boost successful entrepreneurship in the UK and across the EU. On the eve of the Spring European Council dedicated to growth initiatives and competitiveness, the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) in the European Parliament is stepping up pressure on national governments and the EU Commission to further improve the framework conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Fiona Hall: A Green Deal for Europe

Tue, 28 Feb 2012

Today, the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee voted on proposals to ensure the EU achieves the goal agreed in 2008 to reduce energy consumption by 20% by 2020. Current forecasts predict that the EU is only on track to achieve a 9% reduction on 1990 levels.