In response to claims by Fine Gael and the Labour Party that they will renegotiate the terms of the EU / IMF austerity programme if they come to power, Joe Higgins MEP directly questions the Commission as to whether renegotiation is possible and the Commission refuses to answer the question. Share on bebo Bookmark on [...]
EU Commission fails to answer direct questions on renegotiation of the EU / IMF austerity programme
On February - 16 - 2011
The failure of the EU Commission today to answer direct questions I posed to them on the floor of the European Parliament in Strasbourg today allows the Fine Gael and Labour Parties to continue to posture on the issue of the renegotiation of the EU/IMF austerity programme. Both parties have attempted to use renegotiation as [...]
Video: Joe Higgins MEP speaking at United Left Alliance launch in Dún Laoghaire
On February - 8 - 2011
Joe Higgins MEP speaking at the Dún Laoghaire launch of the United Left Alliance alongside People Before Profit Alliance & United Left Alliance candidate, Councillor Richard Boyd Barrett. Video courtesy of Paula Geraghty Share on bebo Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tumblr [...]
Agallamh le Joe Higgins ó beo.ie
On January - 26 - 2011
SMM: Do chéad míle fáilte go Beo.ie a Sheosaimh. SÓhU: Go raibh maith agat. SMM: Níl sé i bhfad ó shin ó shiúilís amach as cruinniú nuair a d’fhógair Olli Rehn go gcaithfeadh gach ní a raibh le rá aige fanacht ina rún. Cad déarfá faoi na feisirí a d’fhan sa seomra sin faoin gcoinníoll [...]
Video: Debate with Comission President, José Manuel Barosso over EU/IMF bailout
On January - 19 - 2011
Joe Higgins MEP challenges Commission President José Barosso over the EU/IMF “bailout” to Ireland. Share on bebo Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tumblr it Tweet about it Print for later Tell a friend
Audio: Uprising in Tunisia
On January - 19 - 2011
Joe Higgins MEP is interviewed on Radio France International about the ongoing mass popular uprising taking place in Tunisia. Share on bebo Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tumblr it Tweet about it Print for later Tell a friend
Video: Anti-Gay laws in Lithuania
On January - 19 - 2011
In response to the proposed introduction of reactionary, homophobic laws outlawing the “promotion” of gay relationships, Joe Higgins MEP defends the human rights of the LGBT community in Lithuania and salutes the brave stand of LGBT activists to attend their annual Pride parade despite attempts by right-wing politicians to whip up homophobia. Share on bebo [...]
