Today on 18th March, MEPs on the Committee Industry, Research and Energy unanimously supported the decision to set up the Eurostars-2 programme aimed at supporting research performing small and medium-sized enterprises. Zofija Mazej Kukovič (EPP/SDS) was the shadow rapporteur for EPP Group during the negotiations between the European Parliament, Council … Continue reading
During today?s plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs adopted by a large majority the report on the proposal for a Regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases and the proposal for a Directive on package travel and assisted travel arrangements. Fluorinated greenhouses gases are used primarily as synthetic refrigerants and were introduced in … Continue reading
Our action plan contains everything that I, as a politician, wanted to see put into place. For people, for freedom and for peace. However, written words are not enough. They must be carried amongst the people and they must be transformed into actions. We must convince and encourage young engineers, … Continue reading
Yesterday, on 6th March, MEPs from the European People?s Party (EPP) party began their two-day 2014 elections congress in Dublin. In addition, study days have been organised to run in parallel to the main event. These will allow participants to debate on the future of Europe and the opportunities available … Continue reading
On 4th March, MEP Zofija Mazej Kukovič (EPP/SDS) addressed Slovenian journalists participating at a three day seminar in Brussels. What they wanted to hear the most was how she perceives her mandate and her work as an MEP. ?We MEPs are fortunate enough to have the possibility to put ourselves … Continue reading
Today, on the 1st March, we celebrate the World Civil Defence Day. As a MEP, I would like to take this opportunity to salute all firemen, soldiers and other volunteers that participated in last month?s civil defence activities. We are happy to have you with us, willing to help the … Continue reading
On 25th February 2014, MEPs discussed the issues surrounding the Youth Guarantee scheme during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The Youth Guarantee ensures that all young people under 25 get a job, apprenticeship, traineeship, or continued education within 4 months of them leaving formal education or … Continue reading
During the plenary session of the European Parliament on the 25th February 2014, MEPs strongly voted in favour of putting into place the Health for Growth programme, the Third Programme of Community Action in the Field of Health 2014-2020. The Health for Growth programme is meant to create a stronger … Continue reading
A festive mood spread to the European Parliament following the second gold medal of Tina Maze, the medal of Žan Košir and the successes of the Slovenian Lynxes (hockey team), Karja Višnjar, Vesna Fabjan, Peter Prevc and Teja Gregorin. While Slovenia does not always get noticed due to its small … Continue reading
?My principle is that starting on the first day after your election you work 24/7 as if the elections were tomorrow. This is why you were elected and it is your mandate to be amongst the people and with the people.? On Friday, 14th February 2014, MEP Mazej Kukovič participated … Continue reading