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Nestor: Modern Democracy Means Voting Quickly, Safely and Online

Nestor: Modern Democracy Means Voting Quickly, Safely and Online

Bratislava, April 24 (TASR) – Democracy in modern times means giving people the possibility to vote online, safely and quickly from anywhere in the world, stated Estonian Parliamentary Chairman Eiki Nestor at a summit of EU parliamentary chairs in Bratislava on Monday. “As many as one third of the votes were

Kiska Swears in 18 New Judges for Indefinite Period

Kiska Swears in 18 New Judges for Indefinite Period

Bratislava, April 24 (TASR) – Slovak President Andrej Kiska on Monday appointed 18 judges for an indefinite period based on a proposal of the Judicial Council, TASR learnt on the same day. “Your decisions will influence whether or not our society’s trust in the rule of law will improve,” said

EU Parliaments to Create Joint Group to Supervise Europol Activities

EU Parliaments to Create Joint Group to Supervise Europol Activities

Bratislava, April 24 (TASR) – EU national parliaments will create a Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny Group (JPSG) to monitor Europol activities, with each member state obliged to nominate up to four members, according to an agreement reached by representatives of EU parliaments at a summit in Bratislava on Monday. Regardless of the

Danko: Britain Will Regret Brexit after Some Time

Danko: Britain Will Regret Brexit after Some Time

Bratislava, April 24 (TASR) – Britain will definitely regret leaving the European Union after some time, Slovak Parliamentary Chairman Andrej Danko (Slovak National Party/SNS) told a news conference held during the Conference of EU Parliamentary Chairs held at Bratislava Castle on Monday, adding that he believes that the Union will

Fico: Disrespect for EU Prevails in European Society

Fico: Disrespect for EU Prevails in European Society

Bratislava, April 24 (TASR) – Europe is the best place to live and a place that can build up on excellent results, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) said in a speech he delivered at the conference of EU parliamentary chiefs at Bratislava Castle on Monday. Despite this we must state

Hamzacebi: Turkey's EU Entry Would Be Mutually Beneficial

Hamzacebi: Turkey's EU Entry Would Be Mutually Beneficial

Bratislava, April 24 (TASR) – Modern Turkey professes democratic values and its possible joining of the EU will be beneficial for both sides, Deputy Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Mehmet Akif Hamzacebi said at a conference of the EU’s parliamentary leaders in Bratislava on Monday. “Turkey’s EU

Tajani: Le Pen Won't Win, Most French Will Protect EU

Tajani: Le Pen Won't Win, Most French Will Protect EU

Bratislava, April 24 (TASR) – The presidential candidate of France’s National Front, Marine Le Pen, won’t become the country’s next president after running against the centrist Emmanuel Macron on May 7, European Parliament President Antonio Tajani predicted at the annual conference of EU national parliamentary chairs in Bratislava