EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

Following the Order of business and introduction by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Nils MUIŽNIEKS, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, adresses the members of the European Parliament during the plenary session of March in Brussels after the

Plenary session: Address by Nils MUIŽNIEKS, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

During the EP plenary session (5-8 February 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, such as Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Center Memorial, executions in Egypt and child slavery in Haiti. Statements by Kosma Zlotowski (ECR, PL), Petras AUSTREVICIUS (ALDE, LT), Soraya POST (S&D, SE), Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK), Judith SARGENTINI (Greens/EFA, NL), Ignazio CORRAO (EFDD, IT), Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL), Michèle RIVASI (Greens/EFA, FR) and Catherine BEARDER (ALDE, UK),

Cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: extracts from the debates on Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Center Memorial - Executions in Egypt - Child slavery in Haiti

During the EP plenary session (5-8 February 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on Turkey’s military assault on the Kurdish-controlled enclave of Afrin (Syria). MEPs are also set to denounce hundreds of arrests by the Turkish government in an attempt to censor criticism over its military operation. Statements Federica MOGHERINI, Cristian Dan PREDA (EPP, RO), Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK) and Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL).

Current human rights situation in Turkey and Situation in Afrin, Syria: extracts from the joint debate

During the EP plenary session (15-18 January 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, such as Nigeria, the cases of human rights activists Wu Gan, Xie Yang, Lee Ming-cheh, Tashi Wangchuk and the Tibetan monk Choekyi, and Democratic Republic of Congo. Statements by Judith SARGENTINI (Greens/EFA, NL), Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL), Karmenu VELLA, Member of the EC in charge of Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Molly SCOTT CATO (Grenns/EFA, UK), Jo LEINEN (S&D, DE) and Elena VALENCIANO (S&D, ES).

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

During the EP plenary session (11-15 December 2017) in Strasbourg, debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, such as freedom of expression in Vietnam, notably the case of Nguyen Van Hoa, Cambodia - the banning of the opposition and El Salvador - the cases of women prosecuted for miscarriage. Statements by Neena GILL (S&D, UK), Karmenu VELLA, Member of the EC in charge of Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK), Barbara LOCHBIHLER (Greens/EFA, DE), Marc TARABELLA (S&D, BE), Petras AUSTREVICIUS (ALDE, LT), Molly SCOTT CATO (Grenns/EFA, UK), Beatriz BECERRA BASTERRECHEA (ALDE, ES) and Soraya POST (S&D, SE).

Antonio TAJANI, EP President, reveals the name of the winner of the Sakharov Prize 2017 during the plenary session in Strasbourg.

Announcement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, of the winner of the Sakharov Prize 2017 (12:05 - 12:12)

The EP foreign affairs and development committees voted today on a shortlist of three finalists for the Sakharov Prize 2017 who are (in alphabeticar order): Aura Lolita Chavez Ixcaquic, Democratic Opposition in Venezuela, Dawit Isaak. © The Associated Press. The material is offered for the purpose of providing information and/or education on the European Union until 10/10/2022. The assignment to a third part is not allowed. For any other uses contact AP – www.aparchives.com

Infoclip: Sakharov Prize 2017 Finalist: Democratic Oposition in Venezuela

Infoclip: Sakharov Prize 2017 Finalist: Aura Lolita Chavez Ixcaquic, human rights defender from Guatemala

Infoclip: Sakharov Prize 2017 Finalist: Dawit ISAAK, Swedish-Eritrean journalist

During the EP plenary session (2-5 October 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, such as the situation of people with albinism in Malawi, the cases of Crimean Tatar leaders and the situation in Maldives. Statements by Bodil VALERO (Greens/EFA, SE), Hilde VAUTMANS (ALDE, BE), Soraya POST (S&D, SE), Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE), Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK) and Ignazio CORRAO (EFDD, IT).

During the EP plenary session (11-14 September 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Statements on Cambodia, notably the case of Kem Sokha by Federica MOGHERINI. Statements on Gabon, repression of the opposition by Jo LEINEN (S&amp;D, DE), Marie-Christine VERGIAT (GUE/NGL, FR), Yannick JADOT (Greens/EFA, FR) and Federica MOGHERINI. Statements on Laos, notably the cases of Somphone Phimmasone, Lod Thammavong and Soukane Chaithad by Barbara LOCHBIHLER (Greens/EFA, DE), Miguel URBAN CRESPO (GUE/NGL, ES), and Federica MOGHERINI.Statements on Myanmar, in particular the situation of Rohingyas by Barbara LOCHBIHLER (Greens/EFA, DE), Pier Antonio PANZERI (S&amp;D, IT), Cristian Dan PREDA (EPP, RO) and Federica MOGHERINI..

During the EP plenary session (3-6 July 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, such as the cases of Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo and Lee Ming-che, Eritrea, notably the cases of Abune Antonios and Dawit Isaak, and Burundi. Statements by Helga TRÜPEL (Greens/EFA, DE), Soraya POST (S&D, SE), Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Cecilia WIKSTRÖM (ALDE, SE), Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK) and Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (EFDD, IT).

During the EP plenary session (15-18 May 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Statements on Zambia, particularly the case of Hakainde Hichilema, by Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK), rapporteur, Soraya POST (S&amp;D, SE) and Corina CRETU, Member of the EC in charge of Regional Policy. Statements on Ethiopia, notably the case of Dr Merera Gudina, by Marie-Christine VERGIAT (GUE/NGL, FR), Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL) and Corina CRETU, Member of the EC in charge of Regional Policy. Statements on South Sudan by Ignazio CORRAO (EFDD, IT), SOLE Jordi (Greens/EFA, es) and Corina CRETU, Member of the EC in charge of Regional Policy.

Cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: extracts from the debates on Zambia, particularly the case of Hakainde Hichilema - Ethiopia, notably the case of Dr Merera Gudina - South Sudan

During the EP Plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on Russia, the arrest of Alexei Navalny and other protestors, Belarus and Bangladesh, including child marriages. Statements on Russia by Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK), Soraya POST (S&amp;D, SE), Tunne KELAM (EPP, EE), Authors, and Neven MIMICA, Member of the EC in charge of International Cooperation and Development. Statements on Belarus by Petras AUSTREVICIUS (ALDE, LT), Marie-Christine VERGIAT (GUE/NGL, FR), Authors. Statements on Bangladesh by Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (EFDD, IT), Ulrike LUNACEK (Greens/EFA, AT), Authors, and Neven MIMICA, Member of the EC in charge of International Cooperation and Development..

Cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: extracts from the debates on Russia, the arrest of Alexei Navalny and other protestors, Belarus and Bangladesh, including child marriages

During the EP plenary session (13 - 16 March 2017) in Strasbourg, Geoffrey VAN ORDEN (ECR, UK), Soraya POST (S&amp;D, SE), Julian KING, Member of the EC in charge of the Security Union spoke about&nbsp;Zimbabwe, the case of Pastor Evan Mawarire, Ildik&oacute; G&Aacute;LL-PELCZ (EPP, HU), Rebecca HARMS (Greens/EFA, DE), Tunne KELAM (EPP, EE) spoke about&nbsp;Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia and situation in Crimea, and Ignazio CORRAO (EFDD, IT) and Dita CHARANZOV&Aacute; (ALDE, CZ) spoke about&nbsp;Philippines, the case of senator Leila M. De Lima.

During the EP Plenary session (13-16/02) in Strasbourg, Dita CHARANZOVA (ALDE, CZ), Molly SCOTT CATO (Grenns/EFA, UK) and Cecilia MALMSTR&Ouml;M, Member of the EC in charge of debate on the situation of human rights and democracy in Nicaragua, the case of Francesca Ramirez. Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL), Marie-Christine VERGIAT (GUE/NGL, FR) and&nbsp;Cecilia MALMSTR&Ouml;M, Member of the EC in charge of Tradeon executions in Kuwait and Bahrain. And Gabriel MATO (EPP, ES), Ignazio CORRAO (EFDD, IT) and Cecilia MALMSTR&Ouml;M, Member of the EC in charge of Trade debate on Guatemala, notably the situation of human rights defenders

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: extracts

Debates&nbsp;during the plenary session of January in Strasbourg on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.&nbsp;Statements by Bas BELDER (ECR, NL), Ignazio CORRAO (EFDD, IT), Pier Antonio PANZERI (S&amp;D, IT), Bodil VALERO (Greens/EFA, SE), Pavel TELIČKA (ALDE, CZ), Joachim ZELLER (EPP, DE), Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management. on&nbsp;Indonesia, notably the cases of Hosea Yeimo, Ismael Alua and the Governor of Jakarta, Central African Republic and the situation in Burundi.

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: Indonesia, notably the cases of Hosea Yeimo, Ismael Alua and the Governor of Jakarta, Central African Republic and the situation in Burundi

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, during the EP plenary session (12-15December 2016) in Strasbourg. Statements on the cases of the Larung Gar Tibetan Buddhist Academy and of Ilham Tohti by Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (EFDD, IT), Author, Molly SCOTT CATO (Grenns/EFA, UK), and Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS, Member of the EC in charge of Health and Food Safety.
Statements on the situation of the Rohingya minority in Myanmar by Molly SCOTT CATO (Grenns/EFA, UK), Marie-Christine VERGIAT (GUE/NGL, FR), Urmas PAET (ALDE, EE), and Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS, Member of the EC in charge of Health and Food Safety.
Statements on mass graves in Iraq by Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK), Heidi Anneli HAUTALA (Greens/EFA, FI), Javier COUSO PERMUY (GUE/NGL, ES), and Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS, Member of the EC in charge of Health and Food Safety.

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