Antonio Tajani

ST Engineering iDirect and Türksat strengthen strategic partnership with contract for provision of ground systems for Türksat 5B

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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HERNDON, Va., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has today signed a multi-million dollar contract with leading regional satellite operator, Türksat, for the ground systems required to run a variety of services over the Türksat 5B satellite. ST Engineering iDirect will provide multiple Dialog® XIF hubs and 5,000 remotes, enabling Türksat to augment services to various markets including government, enterprise, mobility and cellular backhaul across 30 beams, providing the best connectivity experience from low data rates all the way to very large throughputs of over 1 Gbps for the most demanding applications.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership with ST Engineering iDirect in this expansion is very important for Trksat to provide seamless, cost-effective and flexible services to current and prospective customer needs in a very broad and rapidly improving market.
  • Therefore, we truly appreciate this new contract to strengthen our strategic partnership."
  • "We are thrilled that our technology has once again been selected by Trksat to enable their expanding operations," said Tajani Bouqentar, Vice President, Middle East, ST Engineering iDirect.
  • ST Engineering iDirect is the world's largest TDMA enterprise VSAT manufacturer and is the leader in key industries including broadcast, mobility and military/government.

Highlights - Vote on the General budget of the EU for 2022 - all sections - 14 July 2021 - Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
European Parliament Committee on Constitutional Affairs, Antonio Tajani, Constitutional amendment, European Parliament, Legislatures, European Union, Legislators, Politics of the European Union, Committees of the European Parliament

AFCO will vote on the three budgetary amendments to the EU 2022 budget proposed by the Chair and AFCO's rapporteur for the 2022 budget Antonio Tajani and four proposals for Pilot Projects in form of budgetary amendments tabled by the AFCO Members.

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AFCO will vote on the three budgetary amendments to the EU 2022 budget proposed by the Chair and AFCO's rapporteur for the 2022 budget Antonio Tajani and four proposals for Pilot Projects in form of budgetary amendments tabled by the AFCO Members.

Press release - Brexit: the Withdrawal Agreement passes the first European Parliament test

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Friday, January 24, 2020
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After parliamentary ratification in the UK was concluded earlier today, with Royal Assent granted for the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, Constitutional Affairs Committee MEPs voted in favour of a positive recommendation regarding the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement, with 23 votes for, three against and no abstentions.

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  • After parliamentary ratification in the UK was concluded earlier today, with Royal Assent granted for the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, Constitutional Affairs Committee MEPs voted in favour of a positive recommendation regarding the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement, with 23 votes for, three against and no abstentions.
  • The vote took place after a statement by Committee Chair Antonio Tajani (EPP, IT) and a discussion between the Parliaments Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstadt (Renew Europe, BE) and political group coordinators.
  • To enter into force, any withdrawal agreement between the EU and the UK needs to be approved by the European Parliament by a simple majority of votes cast (Article 50 (2) of the Treaty on European Union).
  • The Council will then conclude the process on the EU side by a qualified majority vote, foreseen for 30 January.

Press release - Brexit: discussion on the state of play on Tuesday afternoon

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Monday, November 11, 2019
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Parliaments Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstadt (Renew Europe, BE) and Antonio Tajani (EPP, IT), Committee Chair and member of the Parliament's Brexit Steering Group, will discuss the state of play on Brexit with Constitutional Affairs Committee MEPs.

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  • Parliaments Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstadt (Renew Europe, BE) and Antonio Tajani (EPP, IT), Committee Chair and member of the Parliament's Brexit Steering Group, will discuss the state of play on Brexit with Constitutional Affairs Committee MEPs.
  • This first debate on Brexit in the European Parliament following the recent flextension decision forms part of the thorough and exhaustive scrutiny process that the text of the EU-UK deal requires.
  • MEPs are expected to also discuss the latest developments in this regard.
  • When: Tuesday 12 November - Around 15.00 - meeting agenda

    Where: European Parliament, Brussels, Altiero Spinelli building, room 3G-3

    You can watch the debate live here

Press release - Hearing of Vice President-designate Věra Jourová

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Monday, October 7, 2019
Antonio Tajani, Designate, VRA, Legislatures, European Parliament elections, Legislators

Political groups coordinators from the committees will meet later today to assess the performance of Vice President-designate Jourov.

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  • Political groups coordinators from the committees will meet later today to assess the performance of Vice President-designate Jourov.
  • Potential measures mentioned by the Vice President-designate included anti-censorship legislation, as well as legal and financial aid for those facing rule of law violations.
  • Further, the hearing focused on ongoing Article 7 proceedings, as well as the need for a permanent monitoring mechanism for all member states.
  • Press point

    At the end of the hearing, Committee Chairs Antonio Tajani and Juan Fernando Lpez Aguilar and Vice President-designate Vra Jourov held a press point outside the meeting room: watch it here .

Press release - Hearing of Vice President-designate Dubravka Šuica

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Antonio Tajani, European Parliament Committee on Constitutional Affairs, Designate, Legislatures, European Parliament elections, Legislators

Political groups coordinators from the committee will meet within 24 hours to assess the performance of Vice President-designate Dubravka uica.

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  • Political groups coordinators from the committee will meet within 24 hours to assess the performance of Vice President-designate Dubravka uica.
  • The Vice President-designate committed to dedicate herself fully to the organisation of a Conference on the Future of Europe in 2020.
  • Press point

    At the end of the hearing, Committee Chair Antonio Tajani (AFCO, EPP, IT) and Vice President-designate Dubravka uica made a statement to the press.

  • Background

    Members of the associated Employment and Social Affairs and Women's Rights and Gender Equality committees also participated in the hearing.

Press release - Hearing of Commissioner-designate Maroš Šefčovič

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Monday, September 30, 2019
Antonio Tajani, Lucy Nethsingha, Legislatures, European Parliament elections, Legislators

Political groups coordinators from the committees will meet within 24 hours to assess the performance of Commissioner-designate efovi.

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  • Political groups coordinators from the committees will meet within 24 hours to assess the performance of Commissioner-designate efovi.
  • Press point

    At the end of the hearing, Committee Chairs Tajani and Nethsingha with VP-designate efovi held a press point outside the meeting room: watch it here.

  • Background

    The joint hearing with Constitutional Affairs and Legal Affairs MEPs was co-chaired by Antonio Tajani and Lucy Nethsingha.

  • Members from the associated Committees (Industry, Research and Energy, and Petitions) also participated in the hearing.

Global Body in White (BIW) Market Estimated at $77 Billion in 2019 is Projected to Surpass $90 Billion by 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, September 6, 2019
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The Global Body in White Market for the Automotive Industry is Estimated to Grow from US$ 77 Billion in 2019 to Reach US$ 90.5 Billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 2%.

Key Points: 
  • The Global Body in White Market for the Automotive Industry is Estimated to Grow from US$ 77 Billion in 2019 to Reach US$ 90.5 Billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 2%.
  • The market study covers the global body in white market across segments.
  • Increasing demand for electric vehicles is likely to propel the growth of the body in the white market.
  • The Asia Pacific region was the largest market for body in white in the world in 2018.

Highlights - Mobility package postponed - Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Friday, March 29, 2019
Antonio Tajani, International organizations, European Union, Plenary, Organizations, World

Mobility package proposals will be returned to the EPs Transport Committee for a vote before they will be put to the Plenary on 3rd and 4th April.

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  • Mobility package proposals will be returned to the EPs Transport Committee for a vote before they will be put to the Plenary on 3rd and 4th April.
  • Because of the high number of amendments tabled during the plenary session in March II, President Antonio Tajani asked the Transport Committee, according to rule 175 of the EP rules of procedure, to filter the amendments by voting on them in committee before a vote at the next plenary session in April.
  • The three proposals on the posting of drivers, drivers' rest periods and access to the occupation of road transport operator and to the road haulage market are part of the "Mobility Package" tabled by the EU Commission in May 2017.
  • The filtering will take place during an extraordinary TRAN meeting on 2 April 2019 from 14.30 in room JAN 2Q2 from where it will be webstreamed.

European Parliament President Calls for Strengthening Cooperation with UAE in Humanitarian, Relief Work

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019
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His Excellency Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, expressed his deep appreciation for the UAEs global humanitarian and relief efforts, manifested through the work of the Emirates Red Crescent and described them as really impressive.

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  • His Excellency Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, expressed his deep appreciation for the UAEs global humanitarian and relief efforts, manifested through the work of the Emirates Red Crescent and described them as really impressive.
  • The event was organized by the Emirates Red Crescent in coordination with the Federal National Council (FNC), the parliamentary body of the UAE.
  • He added that ensuring stability and promoting development efforts in the world are common goals for the UAE and the EU.
  • He added that war and natural disasters are the reasons for thousands of migrants trying to seek refuge in Europe.