End of EU crisis?
Despite holding top-jobs at two of the most important European institutions, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and European Commission President José Manuel Durão Barroso do not seem to agree
Traffic violations in the EU charged across borders
There will be no getting away with traffic violations in other countries very soon. According to a directive that came into force on November 7, road infractions committed anywhere in
“We need more Germanys in Europe!” says Barroso
EC President José Manuel Durão Barroso can thank his speechwriters for the latest comment winging through the corridors of power: “We would like to have more countries like Germany in
Traffic violations in the EU charged across borders
There will be no getting away with traffic violations in other countries very soon. According to a directive that came into force yesterday (Thursday November 7), road infractions committed anywhere
Time to listen
By PHILIP BUSHILL-MATTHEWS features@algarveresident.com Philip Bushill-Matthews is a Member of the European Parliament and is the Employment and Social Affairs Coordinator for the European People’s Party / European Democrats. POLITICIANS
UK school closures
By: PHILIP BUSHILL-MATTHEWS features@algarveresident.com Philip Bushill-Matthews is a Member of the European Parliament and is the Employment and Social Affairs Coordinator for the European People’s Party/European Democrats. IN THE past
Pounding a different story
By PHILIP BUSHILL-MATTHEWS features@algarveresident.com Philip Bushill-Matthews is a Member of the European Parliament and is the Employment and Social Affairs Coordinator for the European People’s Party / European Democrats. The
A healthier Europe
By: PHILIP BUSHILL-MATTHEWS features@algarveresident.com IN LATE November, the European Commission will publish draft proposals for a new Health Services Directive, which will strengthen patient choice regarding seeking treatment abroad if
Higher taxes not the answer
By: PHILIP BUSHILL-MATTHEWS features@algarveresident.com LAW AND order is again topping the political agenda in the UK following the spate of killings in recent weeks. Given the increasing outbreaks of alcohol-induced
Air rage no longer an issue
By: PHILIP BUSHILL-MATTHEWS features@algarveresident.com Philip Bushill-Matthews is a Member of the European Parliament and is the Employment and Social Affairs Coordinator for the European People’s Party/European Democrats. THE FIASCO following