DROI Subcommittee - Exchange of views on an international tribunal for crime of aggression against Ukraine and the presentation of an in-depth analysis on this matter

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144) - Forced displacement of people as a result of escalating conflict in Eastern DRC

EP Plenary session - EU-China relations

EP Plenary session - Situation of human rights in the context of the upcoming FIFA world cup in Qatar

DROI Subcommittee in association with the Delegation for relations with the Arab Peninsula - World sport events and human rights in the context of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 February 2021), MEPs debate cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, in particular the political situation in Uganda. Closing session by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights.

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: Political situation in Uganda

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 February 2021), MEPs debate the Humanitarian and political situation in Yemen.

Humanitarian and political situation in Yemen: MEPs debate

Extraordinary joint meeting of the Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Human Rights: exchange of views on the recent human rights developments in Russia

Exchange of views on the recent human rights developments in Russia - Committee on Foreign Affairs / EP Subcommittee on Human Rights

The EP Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and the EP Subcommittee on Human Rights debates with the Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee. Statements of MEPs Maria ARENA (S&D, Belgium), Željana ZOVKO (EPP, Croatia), Andrius KUBILIUS (EPP, Lithuania) and of experts Sacha KOULIEVA, Lecturer in Human Rights from Sciences Po's Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) and Audrone PERKAUSKIENE, Head of Division for Russia at the European External Action Service (EEAS).

The recent human rights developments in Russia - AFET: extracts from the debate with the Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144) - Human rights situation in Vietnam, in particular the case of human rights journalists Pham Chi Dung, Nguyen Tuong Thuy and Le Huu Minh Tuan during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (18-21 January 2021).

Human rights situation in Vietnam, in particular the case of human rights journalists Pham Chi Dung, Nguyen Tuong Thuy and Le Huu Minh Tuan - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (18-21 January 2021), MEPs debate on Common Foreign and Defence Policy (Article 36 TEU) and Human Rights. MEPs debate Part 1 of 3.

Joint debate - Common Foreign and Defence Policy (Article 36 TEU) and Human Rights: MEPs debate 1/3

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (18-21 January 2021), MEPs debate on the humanitarian situation of refugees and migrants at the EU's external borders. MEPs debate 1/2

Humanitarian situation of refugees and migrants at the EU's external borders: MEPs debate 1/3

Members of the Committee of Foreign Affairs (AFET) exchange views with representatives of the Russian political opposition and NGOs on the current political and socio-economic situation in Russia. Opening statements by videoconference by Alexei NAVALNY, Founder of the Russian Foundation for the fight against corruption; Leader of the Party Russia of the Future; Vladimir KARA-MURZA, Chairman of the Boris Nemtsov Foundation, Vice President of the Free Russia Foundation; Vladimir MILOV, Politician, publicist, economist & energy expert; Former Russian Deputy Minister for Energy; and Ilya YASHIN, Politician, Head of the Krasnoselsky Municipality and MEPs debate. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

AFET - Exchange of views with representatives of the Russian political opposition and NGOs on the current political and socio-economic situation in Russia: debate

Closing of the High-level Interparliamentary Conference on Migration and Asylum in Europe in the European Parliament in Brussels. Short presentation the discussions' results of the three Thematic Groups by rapporteurs of each Group (Co-chair). Closing statements. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Migration and Asylum in Europe - High-level Interparliamentary Conference: Closing statements

The committees on Foreign Affairs (AFET), on Development (DEVE) and Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) vote on a shortlist of three finalists for the 2020 Sakharov Prize, in the European Parliament in Brussels. The three nominees are: the democratic opposition in Belarus led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Archbishop of Mosul Mgr Najeeb Moussa Michaeel, and the Guapinol activists and Berta Cáceres in Honduras.

Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2020 - Vote on a shortlist of 3 candidates: arrivals, roundtable and statements by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Chair, by Tomas TOBÉ (EPP,SE), DEVE Chair and Maria ARENA (S&D,BE), DROI Chair

Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) host Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and other members of the Belarusian democratic opposition, Volha Kavalkova and Pavel Latushka, for a debate on the latest political developments and the popular uprising in Belarus, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addresses the committee and participates in an exchange of views with MEPs. Statements by Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Volha KAVALKOVA and Pavel LATUSHKA, members of the Belarus opposition. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

AFET - Situation in Belarus: exchange of views with Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Volha KAVALKOVA and Pavel LATUSHKA, members of the Belarus opposition

Questions and answers with Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World during an extraordinary meeting of the AFET Committee.

EEAS special report on the narratives and disinformation around the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic: questions / answers (Part 2)

During the plenary session to coordinate the EU’s action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences in the European Parliament in Brussels (16 April 2020), MEPs debate (part 3)

EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences: MEPs debate (part 3)

Live replay of the debate on Migration situation at the Greek-Turkish border and the EU's common response to it during the plenary session in Brussels. The plenary session takes place in Brussels instead of Strasbourg because of concerns linked to the spread of the coronavirus. The session has been shortened to one day - Tuesday 10 March

Migration situation at the Greek-Turkish border and the EU's common response to it: MEPs debate (part 2)

During the plenary session (10-13 February 2020) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, such as violence towards protesters in Guinea Conakry and child labour in mines in Madagascar. Statements by Pierrette Gabrielle HERZBERGER-FOFANA (Greens/EFA, BE), rapporteur, Maria ARENA (S&D, BE), rapporteur, Ryszard CZARNECKI (ECR, PL), rapporteur, Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality, Helmut SCHOLZ (GUE/NGL, DE), rapporteur, Željana ZOVKO (EPP, HR), rapporteur, and Hilde VAUTMANS (RE, BE), rapporteur.

Cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: extracts from the debates

During the plenary session (13-16 January 2020) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, such as the case of imprisoned journalists in Burundi and the recent terrorist attacks in Nigeria. Statements by Ellie CHOWNS (Greens/EFA, UK), Maria ARENA (S&D, BE), Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ (GUE/NGL, ES), Jan-Christoph OETJEN (RE, DE), Assita KANKO (ECR, BE), Erik MARQUARDT (Greens/EFA, DE), Miguel URBÁN CRESPO (GUE/NGL, ES) and Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management.

During the plenary session (25-28 November 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, such as imprisonment of human rights defenders and freedom of religion in Algeria, Cuba, the case of José Daniel Ferrer and Haiti. Statements by Peter van DALEN (EPP, NL), Maria ARENA (S&D, BE), Salima YENBOU (Greens/EFA, FR), Leopoldo LÓPEZ GIL (EPP, ES), Nacho SÁNCHEZ AMOR (S&D, ES), Dita CHARANZOVÁ (RE, CZ), Ernest URTASUN (Greens/ALE, ES) and Ryszard CZARNECKI (ECR, PL).

During the plenary session (25-28 November 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the protection of forest and environmental defenders in the EU. Statements by Neven MIMICA, Member of the EC in charge of International Cooperation and Development, Daniel BUDA (EPP, RO), Maria ARENA (S&D, BE), María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS (RE, ES), Marie TOUSSAINT (Greens/EFA, FR) and Emmanuel MAUREL (GUE/NGL, FR).

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