We need to isolate extremists, xenophobes and nationalists
One of the most common accusations, repeated quite often in the electoral campaign, was that Europe is too far away, unintelligible, a technocratic construction and that Europe has no soul. I believe this Parliament, directly elected by the European citizens, is the soul of the European Union.I fully share the clear position of Jean-Claude Juncker, …
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Europe’s Day: âCafé d’Europe Régional” – debate with youth from Romania
Iuliu Winkler, Member of the European Parliament and vice-president of the SME Europe took part in the open debate organized in Brasov, Romania, by the Institute of the Regions of Europe (IRE) in cooperation with SME Europe and the Brasov Municipality, on 9 May, the Day of Europe. “SME Europe is one of the supporters …
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Iuliu Winkler supports the initiative of the âHelp Erasmus” Team
The Erasmus Programme offers to young people more than opportunity to study in another European country. Erasmus has proved to be a successful instrument in bridging the gap between cultures, nations and languages. Through Erasmus programme young people gain the feeling of belonging to a wider group, earning the capacity to sense and to build …
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Iuliu Winkler and Sogor Csaba top list of UDMR candidates for EP elections
The Standing Bureau of the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) on Saturday decided the order of its candidates for the European parliament elections, with incumbent MEPs Iuliu Winkler and Sogor Csaba being placed on the first two positions, Mediafax informs. The other four candidates of the Union for the EP elections are: UDMR Secretary …
moreThe EU is today the only project that is able to secure Europeâs global relevance in the 21st century
Interview with Iuliu Winkler “The EU is today the only project that is able to secure Europe’s global relevance in the 21st century”“The EU is today the only project that is able to secure Europe’s global relevance in the 21st century. Furthering the European project is the best way to achieve stability in the Balkans, …
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“Copenhagen dilemma” needs a swift solution
The “Copenhagen dilemma” must be solved in the sense in which the EU Member States, just as candidate countries, to comply with the political criteria regarding the protection of minority rights and/or religious belief, considers MEP Iuliu Winkler (RMDSZ, EPP).The European Parliament expressed its opinion in a written statement filed on the debates of the …
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2014, year of the European values
Iuliu Winkler MEP (RMDSZ, EPP) believes that the responsibility of providing solutions for Europe recovery lies on the politicians who believe in the destiny of the European Union, but they must be based on the fundamental values and freedoms. In the context of preparations for the European elections, Winkler considers that 2014 should be the …
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The EPP strongly supports the European choice of Moldova
The Report on autonomous trade preferences for the Republic of Moldova was voted, on Tuesday, with a large majority (503 in favour, 14 against and 17 abstentions) in the EP plenary. “The Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council adopted today will immediately help Moldovan wine producers to overcome the difficult situation caused by …
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Local government has a vital role in the modernization of the state
MEP Iuliu Winkler welcomed the opening in Brussels of the Representation Office of the District Councils Union from the Republic of Moldova (UCRM). He congratulated the promoters of this initiative, stressing the vital importance of local government in the modernization and reform of the state.“Without the contribution of local administration, the reform of the state …
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