by András Baneth | Mar 16, 2016 | EU Politics, Lobbying |
The UK’s EU referendum in 2016 On 23 June 2016, British, Irish and Commonwealth citizens will vote in referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU. The question, as stated in European Union Referendum Act 2015 is following: “Should the United Kingdom remain...
by András Baneth | Sep 10, 2013 | Brussels, EU Institutions, EU Policy, Lobbying |
An average intern at the European Commission is 26 years old, speaks four languages and has two diplomas. Interns working in Brussels recently (July 2013) held a protest for better work conditions and pay. Some people make more than EUR 1,000 a month, but most of them...
by András Baneth | Jul 3, 2013 | Brussels, EU Institutions, Lobbying |
24 May 2013 was a sad day for pesticide makers in Europe and a great victory for environmental NGOs. It was on that day that DG SANCO of the European Commission passed an implementing regulation aimed at reducing and stopping the bee population’s decline,...
by András Baneth | May 7, 2013 | Brussels, EU Institutions, Lobbying |
According to Bono, a real breakthrough has been achieved in the fight against corruption. The rock-star-turned-human-rights-activist was led to such enthusiasm by the EU passing new transparency regulations on April 10, 2013. The new laws stipulate that European...
by András Baneth | Apr 1, 2013 | Brussels, EU Institutions, Lobbying |
The case of Maltese EU Commissioner John Dalli, who was forced to resign last year, may now lead to a brand new scandal. So much so that German MEP Ingeborg Grassle, of the European People’s Party, recently called for the resignation of Giovanni Kessler, the...