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Right to interpretation a leap forward for European justice

Liberal Democrat European justice and human rights spokeswoman Sarah Ludford MEP (London) has hailed as a "leap forward for European justice" today's European Parliament vote to give all EU citizens rights to interpretation and translations when they are questioned by police or tried in another EU country where they do not speak the language.

 
Italian decision to drop Arapi extradition claim due to mistaken identity

Today’s decision by the Italian authorities to drop an extradition case against Leek resident Edmond Arapi due to overwhelming alibi evidence is welcome but should have come much earlier, says Mr Arapi’s Euro MP Liz Lynne.

 
Commission cracks down on dirty London air

The European Commission has today cracked down on the UK’s failure to comply with EU clean air standards in London for pollution from diesel vehicles, power plants and factories. This could lead to a European Court judgement and a fine.

 
Building standards will cut energy bills and emissions

 

Fiona Hall (North East of England), Leader of the UK Liberal Democrat MEPs and member of the Industry, Research and Energy Committee has welcomed the European Parliament's backing for cost optimal standards of energy efficiency for all renovated buildings. Also agreed was a tight, "nearly zero" energy efficiency requirement for all new buildings in Europe from 2021.

 

 
Europe’s future foreign policy at risk

Before Catherine Ashton can become an effective actor on the global stage, the European Union’s new foreign policy chief needs to have in place the diplomatic service, ordained by the Lisbon treaty.

 
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