Sample of Latest Reports
Clune defends big Euro election spend
The Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune has defended the large sum of money she spent on her European election campaign. Ms Clune spent more than any other candidate running for a European seat. Her campaign cost just over two hundred and six thousand euro[€206,461 to be precise!]. But, today speaking from the European Parliament, Ms […]
Cyprus on its knees
In this podcast, Irish journalist Karen Coleman gets reaction from MEPs at the European Parliament on the economic crisis facing Cyprus as it is forced to seek emergency bailouts from the Troika. The report was broadcast in April 2013 on Ireland’s RTE Drivetime programme.
Malala Yousafzai inspires MEPs at the European Parliament
Malala Yousafzai inspired MEPs at the European Parliament in November 2013 when she accepted the 2013 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in Strasbourg. During her address Malala said a country’s strength should not be measured by its army, but by the number of educated people. She called for more help for children.
Aung Sang Suu Kyi at the European Parliament
The pro-democracy leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi speaks with passion to MEPs at the European Parliament. Ms Suu Kyi addressed the Parliament in October 2013.