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Gianni Pittella to be Acting European Parliament President 18 June - 1 July 2014
Press Release - Brussels - 18-06-2014
Martin Schulz has today been elected as Group leader of the Socialists and Democrats and steps down as European Parliament President.
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Martin Schulz zum Tod von Frank Schirrmacher
Pressemitteilungen - Brüssel - 12-06-2014
Mit großer Bestürzung habe ich die Nachricht vom Tod Frank Schirrmachers vernommen. Er war mir ein guter Freund, dessen Verlust eine große Lücke hinterlässt. Mit Frank Schirrmacher verliert Deutschland einen herausragenden Publizisten und eine seiner wichtigsten intellektuellen Stimmen.
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Schulz on the 70th anniversary of D-Day
Press Release - Brussels - 06-06-2014
Today, we commemorate a remarkable event which was the beginning of the end of a tragic World War. Seventy years ago, the Western Allied armada launched an offensive that helped lead to the defeat of the Third Reich and liberate Europe from horrifying Nazi occupation. This extraordinarily detailed planned military assault went down in history.
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Schulz congratulates Poland on successful 25 years after communism
Press Release - Brussels - 03-06-2014
Poland has undergone a profound change from a Soviet satellite to a respected member of the European Union. Despite large pockets of poverty and notwithstanding instability in Ukraine, Poland now enjoys perhaps the best time in its tumultuous history, advancing fast on a path to prosperity in a friendly international environment.
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Martin Schulz on the abdication of King Juan Carlos
Press Release - Brussels - 02-06-2014
"King Juan Carlos has been a pillar for Spain in its successful transition to democracy, freedom and progress. He ensured peace and unity at a crucial time for his country, and managed to bring forward internal reforms while tracing out the European path for Spain.
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Schulz congratulates Ukraine and its leader-elect
Press Release - Brussels - 26-05-2014
The vote, organised with a monumental effort by the authorities against all odds, showed the clear resolve of the people to open a new chapter in their history. [...] It is time for violence to end in Ukraine. It is time for Ukraine, under the leadership of the new president to embark on a constitutional process leading to an inclusive government that would alienate no citizen.
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Schulz congratulates Grybauskaitė on re-election as Lithuania leader
Press Release - Brussels - 26-05-2014
I congratulate President Grybauskaitė on winning the second-term in office. She has proved to be a reliable and constructive leader in the European Union and a strong president, leading the country through the economic crisis.
Read more : Schulz congratulates Grybauskaitė on re-election as Lithuania leader
Schulz on shooting at Jewish Museum in Brussels
Press Release - Brussels - 24-05-2014
The shooting at the Jewish Museum is deeply shocking. It is too early to comment on the motive of this heinous attack. Nevertheless, my thoughts and condolences go to the families of the victims first of all and more widely to the Jewish community and the Belgian people. This was a brutal attack at a place of religion and memory. It is deeply saddening and tragic that innocent people have been murdered at a Jewish museum.
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Schulz on the passing of Jean-Luc Dehaene
Press Release - Brussels - 15-05-2014
Jean-Luc Dehaene was an outstanding Belgian and European politician. Among many other achievements he led his country into the euro. Jean-Luc Dehaene was a committed European playing an outstanding role as Vice-President on the Convention that drew up the Constitutional Treaty.
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Europe Day must not be a sterile celebration of past achievements
Press Release - Brussels - 08-05-2014
Europe is marking two anniversaries this year: the 100th anniversary of World War One and the 10th anniversary since the historic enlargement of 2004. These two symbolic events are a stark reminder of how much European integration has changed the European continent for the better: reuniting and reconciling people, expanding freedoms and the rule of law, consolidating democracy, pluralism and tolerance. It only suffices to look at Europe's closest neighbours to understand the extent to which Europe is still seen as a beacon of peace, prosperity and hope.
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Schulz praises EU enlargement on 10th anniversary
Press Release - - 30-04-2014
Enlargement of the European Union ten years ago was a historic event that moved Europe towards a final reunification and reconciliation after the end of the Cold War. It crowned the transition of many central and eastern European countries from communist rule and the command economy to democracy and the free market. It expanded the zone of stability, security, freedom and prosperity on our continent.
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