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European Parliament votes to 'freeze' investment deal with China
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], May 21 (ANI): Members of the European Parliament on Thursday voted to freeze the legislative process for ratifying the EU's investment pact with China, until Beijing lifts sanctions against EU lawmakers, in retaliation for the condemnation of human rights abuses in Xin
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European Parliament likely to vote on motion to freeze China investment de
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], May 19 (ANI): The European Parliament is expected to pass a motion on Thursday pushing to formally freeze the European investment agreement with China in the wake of sanctions on EU lawmakers by Beijing.
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By rejecting European Parliament resolution, Pak proves its relations with
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Amsterdam [Netherlands], May 7 (ANI): By rejecting the European Parliament resolution on rising cases of blashempy law abuse in Pakistan, the Imran Khan government has conveyed that its relations with terror outfit Tehrik-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) is "weightier and more invaluable" than that w
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EU's resolution on Pakistan 'dictation' of the West, says Fawad Chaudhary
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 6 (ANI): Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has said that the European Parliament resolution against Pakistan which asks for a review of the country's GSP Plus (GSP+) status, citing an increase in laws that it sees as discriminatory towards minorities and fundament
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Civil society organisations call for rights safeguards in EU-China investm
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Munich [Germany], May 5 (ANI): A coalition of 36 civil society organisations (CSOs) has launched a joint appeal to the European Institutions calling for the inclusion of enforceable human rights clauses in the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI).
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Imran Khan govt decides not to compromise on blasphemy law despite Europea
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 4 (ANI): The Pakistan government has decided that there would be no compromise on the country's controversial blasphemy law, days after the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for a review of Islamabad eligibility for the General Scheme of Preference
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Imran Khan govt 'disappointed' after EU Parliament calls for review of Pak
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], May 1 (ANI): Pakistan on Friday expressed disappointment over the adoption of a resolution by the European Parliament calling for a review of Pakistan's eligibility for the General Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) status in wake of an "alarming" increase in the use of bl
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European Parliament adopts position on COVID-19 digital travel certificate
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], April 29 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Parliament has voted to adopt its negotiating position on the creation of a new digital EU COVID-19 certificate aimed at facilitating safe travel amid the ongoing pandemic.
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European Parliament ratifies EU-UK trade agreement
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Brussels, April 28 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Parliament on Wednesday ratified the agreement on trade and cooperation between the European Union and the United Kingdom in a 660-5 vote.
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European Parliament strips Greek Neo-Nazi lawmaker of immunity
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], April 28 (ANI): The convicted Greek neo-Nazi lawmaker Ioannis Lagos was stripped of his immunity as a member of the European Parliament on Tuesday, clearing the way for his extradition to Greece months after he was sentenced in a landmark trial.
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EU-China trade deal in tatters as sanctions shake support in European Parl
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], March 25 (ANI): China's investment agreement with Europe is in tatters as major parties in the European Parliament are considering withholding support to the trade deal after Beijing imposed sanctions on EU officials.
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Members of European Parliament condemn human rights abuses in China
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], March 24 (ANI): The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on Tuesday reiterated their serious concerns regarding human rights abuses in China, particularly the persecution of the Uyghur minority in the province of Xinjiang.
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