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ALDE open to discussion for political leadership in Europe
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Meeting in ALDE group Leader Graham Watson’s constituency in Bristol, South West England, the delegation leaders today held a first exchange of views about the Council’s unanimous nomination of Mr. Barroso as the next President of the Eur...
Graham Watson EP Presidency Campaign /16 (VideoPodcast)
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Spot On The European Council has concluded its meeting against the backdrop of human rights violations in Iran, and debate over the constellation that will deliver progress for the EU over the course of the next mandate: these are exactly the issu...
EPP now needs to build political support for Barroso in the Parliament
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Graham Watson MEP, leader of the Liberal and Democrat group in the European Parliament noted the unanimous show of political support for José Manuel Barroso at last night’s European Council meeting but pointed out that it did not reflect a sim...
Graham Watson EP Presidency Campaign /15 (VideoPodcast)
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Next Phase With the European Parliament elections over, we are now entering the key phase in determining who holds the senior positions in Europe - and within the European Parliament that means turning the spotlight on who has the best ideas and the...
Graham Watson EP Presidency Campaign /14 (VideoPodcast)
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Keep running After more than four months, I am surprised to find that I am still the only declared candidate for the Presidency of the European Parliament. On the up side, this has given me the opportunity to make the running and to develop the ideas...
What Eastern Partnership for Europe?
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Since Poland joined the European Union in 2004 improved relations and strong cooperation with the Eastern neighbours have been a central part of the Polish EU agenda, both within the European Parliament and in the Council. The European Neighbourhood...
Graham Watson: A future president
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Graham Watson : A future president (EURONews video 2009) “Diffusion authorized by Euronews” Watson for President of the European Parliament campaign.
“…there is no such thing as history, only biography”
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Graham in his last speech to the Chamber during the Plenary Session in Strasbourg before the European elections, April, 6 2009. Graham Watson, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Mr President, your words today were typical of your time as President. O...
The logical approach is to make all the appointments on the basis of Nice or all on the basis of Lisbon.
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Graham on the Preparation of the June European Council during the European Parliament Plenary Session in Strasbourg. May 5, 2009. Graham Watson, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Mr President, we approach the next European Council with anxiety tempe...
Czech Presidency - a rocky road to Lisbon
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At the European Parliament’s final plenary session before elections in June and in the midst of a deepening economic recession, the Czech Presidency of the EU is entrusted with bringing to a conclusion key legislation and coordinating Europe...
Graham Watson EP Presidency Campaign /13 (VideoPodcast)
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Ground War Too often European leaders talk the talk when it comes to connecting with citizens, but don’t follow through with action. During this European election campaign I have been speaking at town hall meetings in my constitueny - spreadin...
“We must build partnerships on the basis of democracy and human rights.”
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Graham Watson, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Madam President, Moldova’s state brings back miserable memories of Europe’s unhappy past: a Communist government declaring victory on its own terms, protesters beaten and killed, accusations that ne...
Parliament backs rights of patients to healthcare without borders
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ALDE group leader Graham Watson believes that the Greens, GUE and Socialists have a lot to explain to their citizens during the upcoming election campaigns: “I do not understand that people who preach a social Europe do not want to give patient...
“The EU at its best: Breaking down barriers between nation states, empowering citizens, and taking the practical steps that will make their lives better.”
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Graham on “Patients Rights: A growing European concern and framework for action” during the 3rd EUROPEAN PATIENTS’ RIGHTS DAY 2009. April 22, 2009. “It is a great pleasure to be here today. The Active Citizenship Network has don...
“It is less politics than geopolitics”
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Graham speaks on Moldova following the elections in the country held on 5 April 2009. On 24 April, 2009, Graham held a press conference in the European Parliament in Strasbourg on recent political situation in the country with 3 liberal party lead...
Graham Watson EP Presidency Campaign /12 (VideoPodcast)
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Rights Agenda This week I chaired a meeting of human rights groups to brainstorm ideas about what the next EP President can do to advance universal human rights standards around the world. These are common principles shared by most parties in the EU...
EU and Russia
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Graham addressing the ALDE Seminar on EU-Russia Relations. March 13, 2009 “I am very happy to welcome you all here today to discuss an issue of immediate importance for all EU Member States. Whether in good times or bad - boom or bust - Russi...
EU must take Moldovan unrest more seriously
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The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) will press for a debate on the situation in Moldova with statements from the European Commission and the Council of Ministers during the plenary session in Strasbourg next week. European Libera...
“I believe that individuals should be at the centre of policy.”
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Graham opening the ALDE Civil Liberties Campaign. April 15, 2009 “Thank you for that introduction, Alexander. Thank you also for the hard work that you have done to promote civil liberties. Throughout this Parliament we may not have always se...
Watson: Human rights must remain an EP priority
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A roundtable on human rights issues initiated by the ALDE Leader Graham Watson took place in the European Parliament today. Attended by representatives of NGOs active in that field, the meeting underlined the determination of European Liberals and De...
