Jacques Barrot

EESC and CoR host high-level debate on the economic, business and so..

nieuwsbank.nl     Jun 24, 2008          

Dinsdag 24 juni 2008 | European Union ] On Tuesday 24 June, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Committee of the Regions (CoR) will host in Brussels the High-level conference on the "Civilian Applications...                    

Taking forward the common immigration and asylum policy for Europe

libertysecurity.org     Jun 23, 2008   4 related          

Today the Commission adopted a Communication on «A Common immigration policy for Europe: principles, actions and tools» and a Policy Plan «Asylum – an integrated approach to protection across the EU». The Communication puts...                    

EU raises HIV ban with US homeland security chief

pinknews.co.uk     Jun 20, 2008   2 related          

The European Commissioner for Justice has raised the issue of issue of people with HIV being banned from entry into the US visa waiver programme with Michael Chertoff, US Secretary of Homeland Security. MEPs have kept pressure...                    

If you want a crook to run Justice then hold up your hands

englandexpects.blogspot.com     Jun 19, 2008          

The vote on convicted embezzeler Jacques Barrot came yesterday, and now the roll call is available. Lets see which British MEPs voted for him shall we?YesLib Dem: Attwooll, Bowles, Davies, Duff, Ferrari, Hall, Harkin, Lynne,...                    

E.U. Moves to Standardize Immigrant Policy

washingtonpost.com     Jun 19, 2008   180 related          

PARIS, June 18 -- The European Parliament approved new rules Wednesday designed to standardize the dramatic differences in member countries' treatment of illegal immigrants, whose presence is one of the most heated political...                    

European Parliament approves Commission reshuffle

people.com.cn     Jun 19, 2008   3 related          

The European Parliament on Wednesday approved the change of portfolio for European Commission Vice President Jacques Barrot and the appointment of a new commissioner. Barrot, who was in charge of the transport portfolio, is...                    

European Commission tables new proposals on asylum

earthtimes.org     Jun 17, 2008   13 related          

Brussels - The European Commission on Tuesday tabled a series of fresh proposals designed to eliminate disparities in the way European Union member states treat asylum-seekers. The proposals include the creation of a European...                    

EU Commission to propose ban on all discrimination

thestar.com.my     Jun 16, 2008   7 related          

STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) - The European Union's executive will put forward a draft law banning all forms of discrimination, including on the grounds of age, religion and sexual orientation, a senior official said on Monday.                    

Fraudster to be EUJustice Chief

telegraph.co.uk     Jun 16, 2008          

Source: European ParliamentJacques Barrot, Frenchman,was convicted and given a suspended sentence for diverting government funds.He was later pardoned by his friend Jacques Chirac, French President, and appointed to the...                    

Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud awarded with the PRIX DE LA FONDATION

zawya.com     Jun 8, 2008          

19TH CRANS MONTANA Forum Principality of Monaco, June 28, 2008 Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud Chairman, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, Saudi Arabia has been awarded by the PRIX DE LA FONDATION. The award...