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Gay Mitchell MEP hears Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ views on EU aid priorities- 24 January 2012 Gay Mitchell MEP hears Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ views on EU aid priorities- 24 January 2012

Gay Mitchell MEP discussed future EU aid priorities with American magnate and philanthropist Bill Gates, who visited the European Parliament in Brussels today. In a question to Mr Gates, Mr Mitchell asked if he was aware of a report by the European Commission which states that if there was greater cooperation and commitment between Member States and... [Read more of this review]

Gay Mitchell MEP reelected Joint Coordinator of Committee on Development for the EPP Group Gay Mitchell MEP reelected Joint Coordinator of Committee on Development for the EPP Group

Gay Mitchell MEP has been reelected as Joint Coordinator for the EPP Group on the European Parliament’s Committee on Development. The Dublin MEP will continue his leadership role on the key committee after receiving the support of his colleagues in the EPP Group, to which Fine Gael belongs. The decision was made during a week of mid-term elections... [Read more of this review]

‘MEPs celebrate freedom of thought with the Sakharov Prize’ – Gay Mitchell MEP- 14 December 2011 ‘MEPs celebrate freedom of thought with the Sakharov Prize’ – Gay Mitchell MEP- 14 December 2011

Gay Mitchell MEP has congratulated this year’s recipients of the prestigious Sakharov Prize for the Freedom of Thought. Five representatives of the protest movements across the Arab Spring in 2011 were praised for their efforts, during an awards ceremony at the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week. Mr Mitchell supported the decision to... [Read more of this review]

Gay Mitchell during debate with ECB President, Mario Draghi- 01 December 2011 Gay Mitchell during debate with ECB President, Mario Draghi- 01 December 2011

Click here to see Gay Mitchell speak during a debate in the European Parliament with Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, on 1st December 2011  Read More →

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