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Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The EU is an area of solidarity, and the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) is a part of that. This support is essential for helping the unemployed and the victims of the relocations that occur in a globalised world. An increasing number of companies are relocating, taking advantage of reduced labour costs i... | null |
Andreas Mölzer | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | In the nine-month reference period from 1 April 2009 to 29 December 2009, 650 workers were made redundant by 45 companies in the two Dutch regions of Gelderland and Overijssel. The redundancies were the consequence of the economic crisis and of structural changes in world trade patterns. In order to improve the future... | null |
Franz Obermayr | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund can save 650 jobs in 45 different enterprises. I have therefore voted in favour of this report. | null |
Paulo Rangel | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The request submitted by the Netherlands for assistance under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) in relation to 650 redundancies from 45 companies operating in the NACE Revision 2 Division 18 (printing and reproduction of recorded media) in the two contiguous NUTS II regions of Gelderland and Overijssel ... | null |
Maria Da Graça Carvalho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Given that the Netherlands has requested assistance in respect of 720 redundancies in 79 companies operating in the NACE Revision 2 Division 18 (printing and reproduction of recorded media) in the two contiguous NUTS II regions of Noord Holland and Utrecht, I voted in favour of the resolution because I agree with the ... | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The crisis in the graphics sector in the Netherlands has affected a number of the country’s regions, including Noord Holland and Utrecht. In this case, there were 720 redundancies in 79 enterprises. This is one of six applications that have been submitted by the Netherlands and have merited the support of the European... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Given the social impact of the global economic crisis, which has had a particular effect on employment, the proper use of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) is of pivotal importance in alleviating the plight of many European individuals and families, contributing to their social reintegration and profess... | null |
Ilda Figueiredo | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | This is one of the reports on the six applications by the Netherlands for the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) in order to support the reintegration in the labour market of workers made redundant as a result of the economic and financial crisis. There are some specific aspects of these ... | null |
Estelle Grelier | MEP | S&D | en | fr | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | We have here a case of coincidental timing: Parliament has been asked to give its opinion today on six requests for European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) assistance that have been submitted by the Netherlands while, at the same time, the 2011 budget negotiations are stalling because of the refusal by the Nether... | null |
Giovanni La Via | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) in favour of the Netherlands because I consider that instrument to be a valuable resource for the support of workers in difficulties on account of the economic crisis. The EGF was set up in 2006 to provide practical support to wo... | null |
David Martin | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I am pleased that EUR 2 266 625 has been made available through the European Globalisation Fund in order to support the reintegration into the labour market of workers made redundant in the printing industry due to the global economic crisis. This application concerns 720 redundancies in 79 enterprises in the Noord Hol... | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The EU is an area of solidarity, and the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) is a part of that. This support is essential for helping the unemployed and the victims of the relocations that occur in a globalised world. An increasing number of companies are relocating, taking advantage of reduced labour costs i... | null |
Franz Obermayr | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund would benefit 79 different enterprises and save 720 jobs. I have therefore voted in favour of this report. | null |
Paulo Rangel | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The request submitted by the Netherlands for assistance under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) in relation to 720 redundancies from 79 companies operating in the NACE Revision 2 Division 18 (printing and reproduction of recorded media) in the two contiguous NUTS II regions of Noord Holland and Utrecht ... | null |
Maria Da Graça Carvalho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Given that the Netherlands has requested assistance in respect of 598 redundancies in eight companies operating in the NACE Revision 2 Division 58 (publishing activities) in the two contiguous NUTS II regions of Noord Holland and Zuid Holland, I voted in favour of the resolution because I agree with the Commission’s p... | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Anyone who monitors the numbers and geographical distribution of redundancies in the graphics sector in the Netherlands, which are the reason for the various applications to mobilise the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF), will surely be alarmed to see how numerous and widespread they are. In the contiguous ... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Given the social impact of the global economic crisis, which has had a particular effect on employment, the proper application of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) is of pivotal importance in alleviating the plight of many European individuals and families, contributing to their social reintegration and... | null |
Giovanni La Via | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) in favour of the Netherlands because I consider that instrument to be a valuable resource for the support of workers in difficulties on account of the economic crisis. The EGF was set up in 2006 to provide practical support to wo... | null |
David Martin | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I welcome this report and the support the European Globalisation Fund is giving to workers made redundant. This proposal is for EUR 2 326 459 to assist 598 workers, from 8 enterprises in the printing and reproduction media, who are losing their jobs because of the economic crisis. This is an important example of Europe... | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The EU is an area of solidarity, and the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) is a part of that. This support is essential for helping the unemployed and the victims of the relocations that occur in a globalised world. An increasing number of companies are relocating, taking advantage of reduced labour costs i... | null |
Andreas Mölzer | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | During the nine-month reference period from 1 April 2009 to 29 December 2009, there were 598 redundancies in a total of eight companies in Noord Holland and Zuid Holland. Each one of these workers was a victim of globalisation. The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to cushion the impact of s... | null |
Franz Obermayr | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund would benefit eight different enterprises and save 598 jobs. I have therefore voted in favour of this report. | null |
Paulo Rangel | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The request submitted by the Netherlands for assistance under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) in relation to 598 redundancies from eight companies operating in the NACE Revision 2 Division 58 (publishing activities) in the two contiguous NUTS II regions of Noord Holland and Zuid Holland fulfils all th... | null |
Andreas Mölzer | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) receives annual funding of EUR 500 million with the aim of providing financial support to workers affected by major structural changes in world trade patterns. Estimates indicate that between 35 000 and 50 000 employees could benefit from this support each year. The mon... | null |
Mário David | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Regarding the request submitted by the Netherlands for assistance in relation to 140 redundancies from two companies in NACE Revision 2 Division 18 (printing and reproduction of recorded media) in the region of Drenthe, I refer to all the arguments set out in my declaration of vote regarding report A7-0318/2010 to jus... | null |
Robert Goebbels | MEP | S&D | en | fr | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I abstained on all of Mrs Matera’s reports on mobilising the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to help various Dutch regions, not because I oppose these plans, but to issue a warning to the Dutch Government, which has a populist and anti-European policy. The Netherlands is opposed to increasing the European budge... | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | en | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | As on several occasions in the past, we have supported this text which: 1. Requests the institutions involved to make the necessary efforts to accelerate the mobilisation of the EGF; 2. Recalls the institutions’ commitment to ensuring a smooth and rapid procedure for the adoption of the decisions on the mobilisation of... | null |
Angelika Werthmann | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The package of six applications from the Netherlands to mobilise the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) received the support of Parliament. Of course, I also voted in favour of the Dutch applications, because it is important for us to provide rapid support for citizens of a Member State who have lost their j... | null |
Slavi Binev | MEP | NI | en | bg | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Ladies and gentlemen, the Commission reports have not established a single breach of competition by the German Alcohol Monopoly on the internal market. That is why I am in favour of this proposal. The report also stresses the importance of these provisions for the rural economy in Germany, particularly with regard to ... | null |
Vasilica Viorica Dăncilă | MEP | S&D | en | ro | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Given the importance for all small-scale distilleries of their participation in the German Alcohol Monopoly and the need for further transition towards the market, as well as the fact that the reports presented do not demonstrate an infringement of the competition rules in the single market, I think that the monopoly ... | null |
Edite Estrela | MEP | S&D | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this report because I believe more time needs to be allocated for the adaptation of Germany’s small-scale distilleries so that they can survive on the free market. I agree with the European Commission’s proposal for an extension of a few more years to complete the process of abolishing the monopoly as well... | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Like the rapporteur, I find it regrettable that the common agricultural policy after 2013 will have to inherit old situations, such as this special arrangement within the Single Common Market Organisation Regulation as regards the aid granted in the framework of the German alcohol monopoly. Nevertheless, I understand ... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I agree with the Commission’s position since no infringement of competition in the internal market has been demonstrated. The Council is in consensus in its support for this proposal, which is significant for the rural economy in Germany. The Commission proposal is accompanied by a schedule of reduction in the quantit... | null |
João Ferreira | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | We voted for this report, despite disagreeing with the arguments tabled by the Commission and the rapporteur to justify extending the aid. Both of them think that the few intervention measures that still remain should be completely phased out, subjecting agriculture to the ‘free market’. Therefore, they limit themselv... | null |
Peter Jahr | MEP | PPE | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Firstly, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the chair of the committee, Mr De Castro, and to the shadow rapporteur for the Group of the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats), Mrs Jeggle, for their hard work. The final extension of the German alcohol monopoly which was adopted today represents an impor... | null |
Jarosław Kalinowski | MEP | PPE | en | pl | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I would like to express my support for this report, principally because the German government aid to the alcohol monopoly goes mainly to farmers and small distilleries. This aid does not evidence any breaches of the principles of competition, and it is a form of support for the smallest businesses. Despite the fact th... | null |
Elisabeth Köstinger | MEP | PPE | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The German Alcohol Monopoly as a concept is to be phased out. The farmers affected have prepared for the opening up of the market. Thus, the aid is no longer fully utilised and measures have been taken, such as the establishment of cooperatives and changes in direct marketing methods, in preparation for this opening u... | null |
David Martin | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this report. Currently, as an exception to State aid rules, the German authorities may grant State aid under the German Alcohol Monopoly for products marketed as alcohol of agricultural origin. The current derogation ends on 31 December 2010 and the draft regulation extends the application of the derogation... | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The constant pursuit of a functioning single market is incompatible with the presence of monopolies in any sector. In the particular case of the German Alcohol Monopoly, there are certain attenuating circumstances that allow it still to exist. However, in line with the recommendations of this report, we have to move t... | null |
Andreas Mölzer | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Whether and in what form the German Alcohol Monopoly will be retained and what changes will be made to it are all factors that will have an impact primarily on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The EU constantly claims that it wants to provide more support for SMEs, which are the motor of the economy and the ... | null |
Alfredo Pallone | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I am in favour of the proposal, but I believe that a whole range of factors need to be taken in account. Firstly, I believe that an impact assessment should have been carried out on a regular basis and that the period of extension of the monopoly should not have surpassed 2013, the date of the entry into force of the ... | null |
Paulo Rangel | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this report because I believe the needs of the German rural economy justify extending the initial period of validity of the exception provided for in Article 182(4) of the Single Common Market Organisation (CMO) Regulation, so as to provide the best possible conditions for small distilleries to pr... | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | en | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Our group has supported this text and the line taken by the rapporteur in the sense that it is in favour of the proposal presented, while considering that several points need to be taken into account for the implementation of the regulation. The rapporteur thinks a regular impact assessment should have been carried out... | null |
Luís Paulo Alves | MEP | S&D | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this report which authorises the addition of a further 718 pharmaceutical and chemical products to the existing list of 8 619 products benefiting from duty-free treatment upon importation into the EU, which is due to be implemented on 1 January 2011, as I believe that it is vital that duty-free tr... | null |
Vito Bonsignore | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I congratulate the rapporteur, Mr Moreira, for having highlighted the need to carry out periodic reviews of the list of pharmaceutical and chemical products that enter the European Union duty-free. I support this measure – in fact, I voted in favour of it – because the manufacturing scenario in which the pharmaceutica... | null |
Lara Comi | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I am in favour, on condition that the appropriate scientific tests are carried out and the list of drugs, intermediates and active ingredients covered by the agreement on duty-free treatment is extended. The proposal sends out a strong signal to the markets. In fact, it serves primarily to confirm the commitment of ce... | null |
Edite Estrela | MEP | S&D | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this report because I advocate the addition of a further 718 pharmaceutical and chemical products to the list of products benefiting from bound duty-free treatment upon importation into the EU. The review of this list of products is necessary to cater for the rapidly changing product environment in the pha... | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Given the importance of the pharmaceuticals trade, not just to public health but also to the economy, I welcome the decision to include 718 new substances on the list of products eligible for duty-free treatment. The arrangement is unanimously supported by the pharmaceutical industry because it eliminates tariffs on i... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | This proposal invited the Council and Parliament to authorise the addition of a further 718 pharmaceutical and chemical products to the existing list of 8 619 products benefiting from bound duty-free treatment upon importation into the EU. This issue is not controversial, as there is consensus among the stakeholders, ... | null |
Ian Hudghton | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | en | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The WTO duty-free rules for pharmaceutical ingredients are universally supported by the pharmaceutical industry. This is an industry which is important to Scotland, employing some 5 000 people nationwide. The EU as a whole is a key producer and user of pharmaceutical products and I was happy to support this report. | null |
David Martin | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | This proposal invites Council and Parliament to authorise the addition of a further 718 pharmaceutical and chemical products to the already existing list of 8 619 products benefiting from bound duty-free treatment upon importation into the EU. I voted for it. | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The trade in pharmaceutical products is an important part of world trade. The inclusion of a further 718 products on the list for bound duty-free treatment is a beneficial measure, at both an economic and a public health level. The decision to add these products to the 8 619 already on the list may also have an impact... | null |
Andreas Mölzer | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | As part of a World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreement, the EU, the USA, Japan, Canada, Switzerland, Norway and Macao in China have decided to reduce the duties on certain pharmaceutical products and active ingredients to zero. Of course, the list of products is constantly being amended and extended to keep pace with t... | null |
Aldo Patriciello | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | As well as congratulating the rapporteur, Mr Moreira, with whom I agree on the need for periodic reviews to update the lists of pharmaceutical products eligible for duty-free treatment, I must point out that, thanks to the new mechanism introduced, end consumers will be the ones who benefit. Indeed, I voted in favour ... | null |
Paulo Rangel | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The addition of these further 718 substances to the existing list of 8 619 products benefiting from bound duty-free treatment upon importation into the EU has met a consensus in the pharmaceutical industry and other stakeholders in the revision process, and thus deserves my support. | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | en | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | This text basically concerns the proposal inviting the Council and Parliament to authorise the addition of a further 718 pharmaceutical and chemical products to the already existing list of 8 619 products benefiting from bound duty-free treatment upon importation into the EU. It is rather a technical text. Our group ha... | null |
Oreste Rossi | MEP | ID | en | it | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | We are in favour of the proposal for a regulation providing for duty-free treatment for specified active ingredients because they concern pharmaceutical and chemical products that are essential to the pharmaceutical industry. The review became necessary both to include new products and remove others. This decision was... | null |
Vilija Blinkevičiūtė | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I agree that the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine should be renewed for another five-year period. This decision will offer both the Community and Ukraine the opportunity to continue, to improve and strengthen cooperation in areas of shared scientific and... | null |
Maria Da Graça Carvalho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and other countries is vital for technological development, with all its advantages, including in relation to improving people’s quality of life. For this reason, I voted in favour of the renewal of the agreement between the EC and Ukraine. | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine was signed in Copenhagen on 4 July 2002 and came into force on 11 February 2003. Given the importance of the science and technology sectors to the EU, its capacity in these areas and the important role that it can pla... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine was concluded in Copenhagen on 4 July 2002 and came into force on 11 February 2003 with the aim of encouraging, developing and facilitating cooperative activities in areas of common interest, such as research and deve... | null |
David Martin | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this report, which concerns the reconsultation of Parliament on previous Council decisions concerning the renewal of the agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and Ukraine. At a summit in Ukraine in November 2008, both parties confirmed their interest in renewal of... | null |
Iosif Matula | MEP | PPE | en | ro | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I welcome the approval in the European Parliament of the draft decision sanctioning the renewal of the Agreement for Scientific and Technological Cooperation with Ukraine. The importance of these sectors to economic and social development in both the European Union and Ukraine is acknowledged through the cooperation i... | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine, in force since February 2003, has been a success and has played an important role for both parties. Its renewal therefore confirms this success and we hope that it will continue to do so in the future. | null |
Alexander Mirsky | MEP | S&D | en | lv | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | For many years, Ukraine existed in a situation of constitutional and political disorder. At last, it has a president capable of taking decisions. I support Mr Yanukovych’s inclination to bring order to Ukraine. We must use all available opportunities to help Ukrainian industry integrate with the European Union as soon... | null |
Andreas Mölzer | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | In today’s modern world where technical developments are so short-lived, making cooperation in scientific and technical fields easier will be of benefit to both sides. As the renewal of the agreement apparently brings economic and social advantages for both sides, it is also in the interests of the European Union. The... | null |
Paulo Rangel | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this resolution as I believe that the renewal of the agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine will enable the parties to achieve significant progress and mutual benefits. | null |
Teresa Riera Madurell | MEP | S&D | en | es | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The renewal of the scientific and technological cooperation agreement between the European Community and Ukraine is extremely important in order to continue facilitating cooperation in both the shared priority areas of science and technology, which bring socio-economic benefits to both parties. This is why, in the ple... | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | en | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Very easy vote, this one. We simply had to agree, and we did. | null |
Maria Da Graça Carvalho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and other countries is vital for technological development, with all its advantages, including in relation to improving people’s quality of life. For this reason, I voted in favour of the renewal of the agreement between the EU and the Faroe Islands. | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The EU and the Faroes have concluded their negotiations on establishing a scientific and technological cooperation agreement, which was initialled on 13 July 2009. The agreement is based on the principles of mutual benefit, reciprocal opportunities to access the programmes and activities relevant to the purposes of th... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The EU and the Faroe Islands have concluded their negotiations on the establishment of an agreement on scientific and technological cooperation, with the aim of facilitating free movement and residence for researchers involved in activities covered by this agreement and in order to facilitate the cross-border movement... | null |
Elie Hoarau | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | fr | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted against the Agreement between the European Union and the government of the Faroes on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, not because I am against scientific cooperation between the Union and the Faroe Islands, but because I believe that pressure should start to be put on the Faroe Islands so that the rep... | null |
David Martin | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Commission negotiated on behalf of the Union an agreement with the government of the Faroes on scientific and technological cooperation in June 2010. I voted for this report which approves the proposal. | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Agreement between the European Union and the government of the Faroes on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, in force since July 2009, has been a success and has played an important role for both parties. Its renewal therefore confirms this success and we hope that it will continue to do so in the future. | null |
Louis Michel | MEP | ALDE | en | fr | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and the government of the Faroes on Scientific and Technological Cooperation will enable the Faroe Islands to participate fully in the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration Activities. Alth... | null |
Andreas Mölzer | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The European Union has set itself ambitious targets in the field of technology and not only in the context of the Lisbon Strategy. These objectives have now been reinforced in the plan for the near future, the Europe 2020 strategy. This makes cooperation in science and technology even more important. Against this back... | null |
Paulo Rangel | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the government of the Faroes on Scientific and Technological Cooperation as I am convinced that aligning our efforts in these strategic areas can be beneficial to both parties. | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | en | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Having regard to the draft Council Decision (11365/2010), the draft agreement between the European Union and the government of the Faroes on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, associating the Faroe Islands to the Union’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration Activi... | null |
Slavi Binev | MEP | NI | en | bg | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Innovation and globalisation are the two main sources of economic development across the globe. They have a direct effect on productivity, employment and the welfare of citizens, and provide an opportunity to resolve some of the challenges facing the world, for example, healthcare and the environment. As their role is... | null |
Maria Da Graça Carvalho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and other countries is vital for technological development, with all its advantages, including in relation to improving people’s quality of life. For this reason, I voted in favour of the conclusion of the agreement on this matter between the EU a... | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The importance of science and technology to the development of Europe and Japan and the fact that both are confronted by similar challenges regarding economic growth, industrial competitiveness, employment, sustainable development and climate change mean that both the EU and Japan have expressed their desire to improv... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The European Union and Japan are facing common challenges in terms of economic growth, industrial competitiveness, employment, social and regional cohesion, sustainable development and, perhaps most importantly, the need to adapt their economies to their ageing societies and the current financial crisis. They also ha... | null |
David Martin | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Commission has negotiated an agreement on cooperation in science and technology with Japan, signed on 30 November 2009. I welcome this report, which approves the agreement, but I believe that the EU must work to intensify its relationship with Japan. | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and Japan has been under negotiation since 2003, and has only just been concluded. Given Japan’s considerable importance in terms of scientific and technological research, the agreement that has just been concluded is hugely sign... | null |
Alexander Mirsky | MEP | S&D | en | lv | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | This agreement gives the green light to the European Union to make use of technology from Japan, which is one of the most progressive industrial nations. This is a great step forward on the part of the European Union. However, I should like to hope that this cooperation will be two-way, as the experience of working wi... | null |
Andreas Mölzer | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Japan is a role model in the field of technological development. Japanese technology is always state-of-the-art, whether it involves hybrid drive systems or entertainment products. The country is not only well-known for exporting its high-tech products; they are also of great importance to its citizens. For example, i... | null |
Paulo Rangel | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Europe and Japan are facing common challenges in terms of economic growth and sustainable development, so the conclusion of this agreement is worth celebrating, as it allows for the enhancement of their cooperation in the area of science and technology, with considerable advantages for both parties. | null |
Teresa Riera Madurell | MEP | S&D | en | es | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The EU and Japan are facing very similar challenges in terms of economic growth and industrial competitiveness. Moreover, the need for socio-economic adjustments due to the ageing of their populations and the current economic crisis means that they are both facing similar situations and have similar priorities in term... | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | en | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | With this vote, the European Parliament, having regard to the draft Council Decision (11363/2010), having regard to the draft agreement between the European Community and the government of Japan on cooperation in science and technology (13753/2009), having regard to the request for consent submitted by the Council in a... | null |
Thomas Ulmer | MEP | PPE | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the report because I consider it to be right and necessary to mobilise the Solidarity Fund for victims of the floods that occurred in previous years. In this case, the EU funds will directly benefit those affected. | null |
Maria Da Graça Carvalho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and other countries is vital for technological development, with all its advantages, including in relation to improving people’s quality of life. For this reason, I voted in favour of the conclusion of the agreement in this area between the EC and... | null |
Vasilica Viorica Dăncilă | MEP | S&D | en | ro | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and Jordan is one of the priorities in the collaboration between the EU and Mediterranean countries through the European Neighbourhood Policy and the EU’s strategy of strengthening ties with neighbouring countries. It is also closely in line with the ... | null |
Mário David | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The EU has been fostering a close partnership with Jordan, a country that is endeavouring to act as a force for moderation and reform in a politically turbulent region. The EU has aimed to support Jordan in its efforts through a relationship that emphasises close cooperation on democratic reform and economic modernisa... | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Since 2008, the EU and Jordan have been negotiating a scientific and technological cooperation agreement, which must now be adopted. Partnership with Jordan is of great interest in the context of Euro-Mediterranean relations, because, in addition to its great potential, the country can act as a platform for scientific... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and Jordan has been one of the priorities of the Euro-Mediterranean association agreement, which has been in force since 2002. I voted in favour of this agreement as I believe that its renewal contributes to strengthening the creation of the common Eu... | null |
David Martin | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Commission negotiated an agreement between the EU and Jordan on scientific and technological cooperation. This was signed on 30 November 2009. I voted for this report, which approves the agreement. | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has been under negotiation since 2008, and has only just been concluded. This agreement is important in view of the possibilities that it provides for exchange between Europe and this Middle Ea... | null |
Andreas Mölzer | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Despite the fact that the environmental issues are overshadowed by the conflict in the Middle East, there is likely to be a need for more advanced technological solutions in these regions. The drinking water strategies of both Jordan and Israel are gradually leading to a reduction in the flow of the Jordan River and a... | null |
Paulo Rangel | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Cooperation on scientific and technological research between the European Union and Jordan is identified as a priority in the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which has been in force since 2002. I ther... | null |
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