Iuliu Winkler

By granting consent to the EU-Vietnam agreements the EP will fulfil the EU’s vocation as a force for good and a catalyst of reform. We face an important decision in our February Plenary Session with upcoming votes on the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA). These strategic agreements have a …

The EPP Group wants to use the Trade and Investment Agreements between Vietnam and the EU as a door opener to access other Asian markets. At the same time, the agreements shall raise environmental, labour and human rights standards in Vietnam. “The Trade and Investment Agreements with Vietnam can boost our trade and therefore create growth …

  Statement by Iuliu Winkler, MEP, INTA Vice-Chair   General considerations Fair competition is a key priority for INTA, looking at different aspects such as state subsidy induced market distortions, dumping, and the effects of overcapacity or trade diversions. A key aspect of fair competition in trade relates to the level of burden we place …

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Reconciling Eastern and Western Europe is crucial for the new European Commission to achieve its goals for the next five years, says MEP Iuliu Winkler (RMDSZ, EPP). “The new European Commission takes office in an extremely difficult time, when the EU is more disunited than ever, when the clashes between Eastern and Western Europe have …

MEP Iuliu Winkler (RMDSZ, EPP) was reelected on Wednesday as Vice-Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade (INTA). “Re-election as Vice-Chair of the International Trade Committee is an honor, but at the same time a great challenge for me. Global trade is going through a very volatile and unpredictable period. For this reason, …

Today it is 9 May, it is your day! On this day, some look into the past, others look to the future. Those considering the past emphasize on this day your historical role, highlighting the end of the war, the longest period of peace in your history, and the reconciliation between nations.  All of this is very important, but looking into the future is just as important.

Europe will become strong when it will experience true solidarity, when our community will thrive, and people will live better in their homeland, declared MEP Iuliu Winkler in Reghin, Mures County.  “For the development of Transylvania, the European Union needs to support our townships, our farmers, our entrepreneurs and our educational institutions.  We want a …

Reducing bureaucracy and continuing the process of decentralization are two of the most important objectives that RMDSZ will pursue in the coming years, confirmed MEP Iuliu Winkler, President of RMDSZ Hunedoara, at a news conference in Deva on Wednesday.  “RMDSZ proposes a drastic reduction of bureaucracy and the courageous continuation of the process of decentralization,” …

Member of European Parliament Iuliu Winkler (RMDSZ, EPP) received the Honorary Certificate of the Taxpayers Association of Europe (TAE) in Strasbourg for his parliamentary work in the service of European taxpayers. “It is an honor to receive this award. International trade is very important for European SMEs, especially as regards their internationalization and access to …