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The SP European Parliament group has welcomed proposals for the internal market presented today by the European Commission, but sees them as containing far too little that is concrete. The Commission has, the SP notes, done a good job of identifying a number of major problems with the internal market, including the need for improved protection of social rights, for faster credit for small businesses, and for specific European rules governing not-for-profit undertakings. Commenting on the proposals, SP Euro-MP Dennis de Jong says, “All these problems must be solved, but as to how this will be achieved, I am waiting in anticipation for the Commission’s concrete proposals.’

SP Euro-MP Dennis de Jong will be joining the new working group in the European Parliament which will be proposing a new code of conduct. The SP Member is the only Dutch representative in the group of eight. He has a long-standing interest in developing a tighter and more effective set of rules for MEPs. ‘I think it’s a shame that corruption scandals had to erupt before the Parliament decided to take action, but I’m pleased that there now appears to be a breakthrough,’ De Jong said.