The unknown status of Mikalai Statkevich and the recent attacks on the family members of Belarusian politicians and activists Parliament demands the immediate and unconditional release of Mikalai Statkevich and all 1500 political prisoners in Belarus. A former presidential candidate and 2020 Sakharov Prize laureate, Mr Statkevich is serving a 14-year sentence based on politically … Read more
Mr Stoltenberg’s briefing in the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Subcommittee on Security and Defence will be followed by an exchange of views with MEPs. WHEN: Thursday 7 September, 08.30 – 10.00 CEST. WHERE: Room 1E-2 in the European Parliament’s Spinelli building in Brussels. Mr Stoltenberg will attend the committee meeting in person. You can … Read more
Spain holds the Presidency of the Council until December 2023 included. Committee on Culture and Education On 7 September, acting Minister for Education and Vocational Training Pilar Alegría said the presidency will focus on educational responses to support Ukraine, ambitious implementation of the European Education area, promoting STEM professions among women and the contribution of … Read more
Unless the Turkish government drastically changes course, Türkiye’s EU accession process cannot resume under the current circumstances, say MEPs in their report adopted on Wednesday by 434 votes in favour, 18against and 152abstentions. Urging the Turkish government, the European Union and its member states to break the current deadlock and move towards a closer partnership, … Read more
Guatemala: the situation after the elections, the rule of law, and judicial independence MEPs call on all Guatemalan political parties, branches of government and institutions to respect the integrity of the electoral process and the electoral outcome clearly expressed by Guatemalan citizens in 2023 elections. Congratulating Bernardo Arévalo and Karin Herrera from Movimiento Semilla on … Read more
The Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Committee on Development hosted the presentation of the nine nominations for the 2023 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, the highest tribute paid by the EU to human rights work. Each nominee must have the support of at least 40 MEPs, and each … Read more
The committees on Budgets and Foreign Affairs adopted, by 86 votes in favour, 6 against and 2 abstentions, their stance on the proposed Ukraine Facility, a substantial assistance package for the years 2024-2027, strengthening the Facility’s democratic accountability, encouraging multiparty democracy and Ukraine’s alignment with the requirements for EU accession. Urgent adoption needed in line … Read more
Human rights situation in Afghanistan, in particular the persecution of former government officials Parliament strongly denounces the severe human rights violations in Afghanistan and warns that since the Taliban takeover of the country the frequency of human rights abuses has risen exponentially in the country. This includes the staggering oppression of women and girls, a … Read more
The Moldovan government has, MEPs say, demonstrated its determination and ability to fulfil the European Commission’s requirements to begin membership talks, adding that Moldova’s EU membership would represent a geostrategic investment in a united and strong Europe. They underline the importance of the Chişinău government continuing the country’s reform process, not only in order to … Read more
In a resolution adopted on Thursday, Parliament strongly condemns Azerbaijan’s pre-planned and unjustified military attack against Nagorno-Karabakh on 19 September, which MEPs say constitutes a gross violation of international law and human rights and a clear infringement of previous attempts to achieve a ceasefire. With over 100,000 ethnic Armenians having been forced to flee the … Read more
