Last Wednesday (12 June 2012), the European Parliament adopted the so called Common European Asylum System (CEAS). This new legislative package enacts further harmonization and a fairer, more humane, approach to asylum policy in the EU. It consists of four major directives on asylum procedures, minimum reception conditions, transfer of asylum seekers and a specific […]
To all Turkish men and women currently protesting in favour of pluralism, democracy and respect of human rights: the European Federalist Party (EFP) wants to express its solidarity with your struggle. We European citizens and members of the EFP are convinced that today, the European ideals are embodied by the defence of the trees of […]
Following the tragic turn of events in Turkey, a EU candidate state, the EFP firmly reaffirms its support for any kind of democratic movement or action, including people’s right to assembly and protest. We consider what is happening in Turkey not acceptable and we strongly condemn any kind of violence against Turkish citizens. The European […]