News for November, 2012

Tonio Borg and Martin Schulz

Mixed reactions to Tonio Borg on LGBT rights

Today Members of the European Parliament examined Tonio Borg’s bid to join the European Commission. MEPs express very mixed feelings after a 3-hour interview on the public health, environment and consumer protection portfolio.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on November 13th, 2012
Tonio Borg Wikimedia H Pinki Square

Doubts over Tonio Borg’s record on women’s and LGBT rights

Members of the European Parliament are expressing doubts over the nomination of Tonio Borg to replace John Dalli at the European Commission. Centrist and progressive MEPs question his views on women’s rights and LGBT rights.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on November 9th, 2012