European Parliament

Gay Mitchell MEP speaks at plenary on progress regarding the Millenium Development Goals

Gay Mitchell MEP today spoke at the plenary session in Strasbourg regarding the millennium development goals. Mr Mitchell believes the commission should take stock of what has been achieved to date. He believes the institutions should take the time to show the people of Europe all that has been achieved and pass on the good news that is a direct result... [Read more of this review]

Gay Mitchell MEP speaks on the freedom of the press and media and the promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief

Gay Mitchell MEP today spoke at plenary regarding the issue of sexual reproductive rights and religion being perceived as opposing forces and secondly regarding the issue of religion and the intolerance for religious opinion found generally today in European society. He also touched on the freedom of the press and seeks non interference from the owners... [Read more of this review]

Gay Mitchell MEP on stimulating growth in Europe and capitalism without government manipulation

Gay Mitchell MEP spoke today with preparations for the next council meeting in mind. Mr Mitchell asserted that for growth to be achieved Europe requires a free market that is actually free and went on to urge action regarding the perceived boardroom culture where large companies seek to socialise debt and privatise profit. While acknowledging the merits... [Read more of this review]

Basic education for every child by 2030 – Gay Mitchell MEP welcomes EU development commitment

Gay Mitchell MEP (Dublin) has welcomed an EU commitment to ensure every child has access to a basic education in the developing world by 2030. “Education is an investment in a child’s future, their family’s future and that of their community. In fact, it is estimated that if all children in low-income countries could read, global poverty would... [Read more of this review]

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