Authorities must respect rights and international commitments The new national security law came into force in Hongkong last week. The situation is becoming increasingly dramatic and each passing day brings news for further incarcerations, arrests, and violence. There is no longer freedom of assembly or speech,
Highlights of meetings on Monday 13 July, Tuesday 14 July and Thursday 16 July Committee on Foreign Affairs Monday, 13 July 2020, 9.00 – 11.00 and 16.45 – 18.00, Brussels Room: REMOTE participation via ANTALL 2Q2 Debate•Exchange of views with Heiko MAAS, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany,
MEPs urge Venezuelan authorities to prevent further deterioration of the crisisMEPs strongly denounce Nicolás Maduro’s threats to expel the EU ambassador All EU countries must comply with EU sanctions against Venezuelan officials In a resolution adopted on Thursday, the European Parliament reiterates its deep concern at
MEPs discussed with Chancellor Angela Merkel and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen the strategy and goals of the German Presidency in the coming six months. Under the motto “Together for Europe’s recovery”, the German presidency is determined to tackle the huge challenge posed by the
“Dear colleagues, dear guests, I would like to thank all of you for your contributions and inspiring discussion. I think it is fair to say that the current crisis will have lasting effects on the geopolitical environment. The EU needs to continue supporting rules-based international cooperation
Reforms and more resources will be needed if Europe wants to have a say on the international stage, said the participants of a hearing in the Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday. Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs discussed the geopolitical implications of the COVID-19 crisis with invited think