by David McAllister The European Parliament has been awarding the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought since 1988 to individuals or organizations who make outstanding contributions to human rights. Over the years, this prize has become the most visible expression of Parliament’s collective, cross-party engagement
On Friday, Parliament adopted measures to ensure basic road and air connections in case no agreement is reached on EU-UK future relations. •Basic air connectivity: the temporary rules ensuring certain air services between the UK and the EU continue for a maximum of six months were
Parliament hopes for an agreement on the future relationship between the EU and the UK, but needs time for scrutiny, stressed MEPs in a debate on Friday. During the debate with Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič and EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier, almost all speakers stressed that
China must end the forced labour schemes and mass incarcerations of ethnic minoritiesIran must free 2012 Sakharov laureate Nasrin Sotoudeh and halt imminent execution of Ahmadreza Djalali On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions taking stock of the human rights situation in China and Iran. Forced
MEPs adopted temporary measures to keep the tunnel railway connection between continental Europe and the UK running after the end of the transition period. The Parliament approved the temporary rules under urgent procedure with 684 votes in favour (3 against, 2 abstentions). Parliament voted in October on legislation allowing France to
The Conference of Presidents of Parliament’s political groups issued the following statement after meeting EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier on Thursday. The Conference of Presidents 1. Takes note that negotiations are ongoing with the UK on the future relationship and welcomes efforts being made to avoid a