Peru: EU supports efforts of President Boluarte

Brussels 19.12.2022 “The European Union reaffirms the importance of ensuring Peru’s political stability to address the ongoing social and political crises, in full respect of the constitutional order, the rule of law, and human rights. The EU supports the ongoing political efforts led by President Dina Boluarte” reads the statement of the EU diplomacy spokesperson….

MEP support human rights in China

Strasbourg 15.12.2022 Chinese government crackdown on the peaceful protests across the People’s Republic of China caused a vivid reaction of the European Parliament. (Photo:archive) MEPs express their support for protesters fighting for fundamental rights who are being persecuted by the Chinese government, notably in the context of the zero COVID-19 policy. “Discontent is spreading in…

EU Sakharov prize 2022

Strasbourg 14.12.2022 European Parliament groups leaders have awarded the brave people of Ukraine, represented by their president, elected leaders and civil society, the 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. #EU This year #SakharovPrize denies the very idea of role of individual in creation of history. Collective replaced individual. pic.twitter.com/7ieKO6LlkZ — Anna van Densky (@AnnaVanDensky)…

Vice-president Eva Kaili stripped of her status

Brussels 13.12.2022 The European Parliament decided on Tuesday, December 13, to end the term of office of Vice-President Eva Kaili (Greece S &D). Nous venons de voter au #ParlementEuropéen pour démettre Eva Kaili de ses fonctions de vice-présidente.Tolérance zéro pour la #corruption. Maintenant, la commission d'enquête doit faire son travail et le Parlement doit renforcer…

President Metsola vows to reform Europarl rules

Strasbourg 13.12.2022 “…I think it would be no exaggeration to say that these have been among the longest days of my career. I must choose my words carefully, in a manner that does not jeopardise ongoing investigations or in any way undermine the presumption of innocence” said the president of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola,…

Borrell: calls for de-escalation in Kosovo

Brussels 12.12.2022 “We have to rethink about how we work with Eastern partners, because three have become [EU accession] candidates, one is very far away from the European Union – Belarus. So, it is a very heterogenous set of countries. A regional approach to them has to be taken into consideration but, certainly, it is…

EP: Eva Kaili under investigation

Brussels 09.12.2022 One of the fourteen vice-presidents of the European Parliament Eva Kailli was also arrested for a hearing as part of the investigation opened into acts of corruption within the institution by a Persian Gulf country, indicated on Friday (December 9) evening the federal prosecutor’s office, confirming information from the newspaper Le Soir and…

EU: Fur-free Europe million+ signatures

Brussels 07.12.2022 More than a million European citizens have signed the Petition “FUR-Free Europe” to stop the cruel Cave Age practice of wearing fur. The barbaric tradition of skinning animals for their fur coats is not only outdated and barbaric, but it is also contradictory to the EU Treaty, clearly stating in the Article 13…

Tirana: Western Balkan Summit

Brussels 06.12.2022 This is the first-ever summit between EU and Western Balkan leaders to take place in the Western Balkan region. LIVE NOW – follow my doorstep ahead of the EU-Western Balkans summit in Tirana. https://t.co/wjSecJ4cjc — Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) December 6, 2022 The summit is an opportunity to reconfirm the key importance of strategic…

EU: deforestation products deal

06.12.2022 The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on a proposal to minimise the risk of deforestation and forest degradation associated with products that are imported into or exported from the European Union. The agreement is provisional pending formal adoption in both institutions. The @EUCouncil and @Europarl_EN reached a provisional political agreement…