February 8, 2017

China using new counter-terrorism policy to repress Tibetans, Uyghurs: European Parliament

In an in-depth discussion about the adverse effects China's counter-terrorism policy on minority groups such as Tibetans and Uyghurs, leaders of the European Parliament (EP) have said that they are well aware of the fact that Beijing is primarily using it as a tool for repressing minorities and violating their human rights.
January 31, 2017

The AFET Committee voted on the Albania report for 2016

I fully support Albania’s accession to the EU and I think it is the right time for the accession negotiations to be opened.
January 24, 2017

Cyprus reunification, power of energy resources discussed at EP

A roundtable discussion titled "Cyprus and energy - an exchange of views," held at the European Parliament in Brussels brought experts, diplomats and politicians together to debate the Cyprus reunification efforts and how a trillion cubic meters of natural gas discovered around the island could aid a permanent peaceful solution for the island.
January 24, 2017

The MRF hosted a strategic LIBSEEN conference

Among the topics discussed were the future of liberalism in Southeast Europe and the development of LIBSEEN as a regional political organization.
January 18, 2017

Bulgarian MEPs call on EC to act against threatened Greek border blockade

ulgaria’s MEPs called on the European Commission, specifically EC President Jean-Claude Juncker and the deputy head and transport commissioner, to commit to action against the plans for the border blockade.
January 5, 2017

Ilhan Kyuchyuk: We should not forget the Hitrino tragedy

"We should not forget the tragic freight train accident in Hitrino. Special thanks to the Youth MRF, to all those people who have shown their solidarity and humanity."
December 20, 2016

Ilhan Kyuchyuk visits Gibraltar on fact finding mission

Ilhan Kyuchyuk was in Gibraltar on a fact-finding visit concerning a number of issues relating to the potential withdrawal of the United Kingdom and Gibraltar from the European Union.
December 17, 2016

Тhe Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity supported the petition against the ban of the use of languages other than Bulgarian during election campaigns

The Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity - one of the most active NGOs working in the field of language policy - has supported the petition against the ban of the use of languages other than Bulgarian during election campaigns. "I truly believe that our common efforts can achieve those results we all expect - the Bulgarian authorities to support the use of autochthonous languages in all spheres of life, including participation in election campaign", Ilhan Kyuchyuk said.
December 15, 2016

Activities of the Committee on Petitions 2015 (debate)

Ilhan Kyuchyuk (ALDE ). – Madam President, the right to petition is a valuable tool that allows every European citizen to actively participate in the democratic […]