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November 20, 2012
Plenary speech & Joint Parliamentary Resolution on WCIT 2012
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, we have heard a lot about rules. I want to say a bit about the gist of the debate on this resolution and the context in which it is taking place. Th...
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November 16, 2012
Request for comments: Draft Parliamentary resolution on WCIT-2012 (text has been tabled)
Next week the European Parliament will have a debate on the upcoming WCIT-2012 in Dubai. All the political Groups in the Parliament are currently working on their draft Resolution, setting out their ideas and prioriti...
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December 17, 2014
Joint motion for resolution on the recognition of Palestinian statehood
Session document EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 2014 - 2019 16.12.2014 ...
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November 12, 2015
Internet Governance Forum 2015: Joint Declaration
From 9-13 November Marietje Schaake attends the Internet Governance Forum 2015 in Joao Pessoa, Brazil. Please find here the videos of the panels that Marietje Schaake participated in. This is the Joint Decl...
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May 22, 2012
Resolution on Ukraine
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Ukraine, in particular its resolutions of 9 June 2011(1), 27 October 2011(2) and 1 December 2011(3), – havin...
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June 16, 2010
Resolution on Nepal
The European Parliament, – having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948, – having regard to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) of 1966, – having regard t...
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November 26, 2012
Blog: MEPs want EU to defend digital freedoms at WCIT-2012 in Dubai
MEPs want EU to defend digital freedoms at WCIT-2012 in Dubai Last week the European Parliament discussed EU priorities for the upcoming WCIT meeting in Dubai from 3-14 December, which seeks to update the International...
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May 11, 2011
Resolution on Azerbaijan
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Azerbaijan, in particular that of 17 December 2009(1), – having regard to its resolutions of 20 May 2010(2) on the need for an EU strategy...
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May 23, 2012
Resolution on the possible withdrawal of Venezuela from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Venezuela, namely that of 24 May 2007 on the Radio Caracas TV channel case(1), that of 23 October 2008 on politic...
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July 6, 2011
Resolution on Indonesia
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 16 December 2010 on the Annual Report on Human Rights in the World 2009 and the European Union’s policy on the matter(1), – having regard to Indones...
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May 12, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Iran elected to UN Commission on women's rights
Parliamentary questions12 May 2010 E-3400/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Alexander Graf Lambsdorff (ALDE) to the Council Subject: Iran elected to UN Commission on women's rights On 28 April,...
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March 31, 2014
Resolution on an EU strategy towards Iran as voted in Foreign Affairs Committee
Today, the Foreign Affairs Committee voted on a motion for a resolution on the EU strategy towards Iran. Please find the resolution as adopted by the committee below. The European Parliament will debate this resolution i...
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July 6, 2010
Resolution on the situation in Kyrgyzstan
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, in particular those of 12 May 2005 and 6 May 2010, – having regard to its resolution of 20 February 2008 on a...
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March 14, 2012
Resolution on the situation in Belarus
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Belarus, in particular those of 14 February 2012(1), 15 September 2011(2), 12 May 2011(3), 10 March 2011(4), 20 J...
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March 13, 2012
Resolution on Kazakhstan
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the general provisions on the Union’s external action laid down in Article 21 TEU, and the procedure for the conclusion of international agre...
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July 7, 2010
Resolution on North Korea
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the Korean Peninsula, – having regard to the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International C...
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May 11, 2011
Resolution on Belarus
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Belarus, in particular those of 10 March 2011, 20 January 2011 and 17 December 2009, – having regard to the statement issued by the Vice-...
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September 8, 2010
Resolution on Kenya: failure to arrest President Omar al-Bashir
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the Darfur crisis in Sudan, – having regard to the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants issued against Sudanese President Om...
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April 6, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Ivory Coast
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Côte d’Ivoire, in particular that of 16 December 2010, – having regard to the Bamako Declaration of 3 November 2000 on Democracy, Human Ri...
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June 16, 2010
Resolution on executions in Libya
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the abolition of the death penalty and its previous resolutions on annual reports on human rights in the world, notably that of 2008, and the n...
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November 24, 2010
Resolution on ACTA
The European Parliament, – having regard to Articles 207 and 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, – having regard to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and in parti...
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October 26, 2011
Resolution on Bahrain
The European Parliament , – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, Yemen and Bahrain, in particular that of 7 April 2011(1) on the situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen and that of 7 July 2011(2) on the...
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February 15, 2012
Resolution on the situation in Syria
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, – having regard to the Foreign Affairs Council’s conclusions on Syria of 10 October, 14 November and 1 December 2011 and 23 Januar...
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January 18, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Belarus
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Belarus, in particular that of 17 December 2009 on Belarus, – having regard to Council decision 2010/639/CFSP of 25 Octob...
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February 15, 2012
Resolution on Egypt: recent developments
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Egypt, in particular that of 17 November 2011 on Egypt, in particular the case of blogger Alaa Abd El-Fattah(1),...
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February 15, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Egypt
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Egypt, – having regard to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1966, as ratified by Egypt in 1982, – having re...
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June 8, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Madagascar
The European Parliament, – having regard to Articles 8 and 9 of the Cotonou Agreement, concerning political dialogue and respect for human rights respectively, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Mad...
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November 16, 2011
Resolution on banning cluster munitions
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which entered into force on 1 August 2010 and which on 8 November 2011 had been endorsed by 111 states (...
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October 20, 2010
Resolution on forced evictions in Zimbabwe
The European Parliament, – having regard to its numerous previous resolutions on Zimbabwe, most recently that of 8 July 2010(1), – having regard to Article 11 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social a...
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October 25, 2011
Resolution on the current developments in Ukraine
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Ukraine, – having regard to the 2010 Country Progress Report on Ukraine and to the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) Review of 25 May 20...
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November 15, 2010
Resolution on Malaysia: the practice of caning
The European Parliament, – having regard to the absolute ban on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, a ban which applies in all circumstances and, as a peremptory norm in internatio...
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September 13, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Syria
Link to original adopted resolution. The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, in particular that of 7 July 2011 on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in the context of...
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April 18, 2012
Resolution on the situation in Mali
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the Strategy for Security and Development in the Sahel, adopted in March 2011, – having regard to the UN Security Council statements on...
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January 30, 2012
Resolution on Iran and its nuclear programme
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, – having regard to the statement of 22 January 2011 by the EU High Representative on behalf of the E3+...
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May 11, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Sri Lanka
The European Parliament, – having regard to the report of 31 March 2011 of the UN Secretary-General’s Panel of Experts on Accountability in Sri Lanka, – having regard to the UN Secretary-General’s statement of...
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December 14, 2010
Resolution on the situation in Côte d’Ivoire
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Côte d'Ivoire, – having regard to the provisions of the Electoral Code of Côte d’Ivoire, particularly Law 2001-303 and Ordinance 2008-133,...
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June 7, 2011
Resolution on the EU-Russia summit
The European Parliament, – having regard to the existing Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Russian Federation, of the othe...
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February 14, 2011
Resolution on media law in Hungary
The European Parliament, – having regard to Articles 2, 3, 6 and 7 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), Articles 49, 56, 114, 167 and 258 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), Article 11 o...
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January 17, 2013
Overview Parliamentary activities Ms Schaake on Bahrain
1. Human rights violations in Bahrain, Resolution of 15 March 2012. 2. Bahrein, Resolution of 27 October 2011 3. Situation in Syria, Yemen en Bahrain in the context of the Arab world and North-Africa, Resolution of...
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April 18, 2012
Resolution on the situation in Burma/Myanmar
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to Articles 18 to 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) of 1948, – having regard to Article 25 of the International Covena...
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September 14, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Libya
Link to original adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions 1970/2011 of 26 February 2011 and 1973/2011 of 17 March 2011, – having regar...
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September 14, 2010
Resolution on the situation in Libya
The European Parliament, – having regard to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions 1970/2011 of 26 February 2011 and 1973/2011 of 17 March 2011, – having regard to the suspension on 22 February 2011...
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November 24, 2010
Resolution on Tibet – plans to make Chinese the main language of instruction
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on China and Tibet, in particular its resolution of 10 April 2008 on Tibet, – having regard to Rule 122(5) of its Rules of Procedure, A. w...
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July 7, 2010
Resolution on Zimbabwe, notably the case of Farai Maguwu
The European Parliament, – having regard to its numerous previous resolutions on Zimbabwe, most recently that of 17 December 2008(1), – having regard to Council Common Position 2010/92/CFSP of 15 February 2010(...
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March 13, 2013
Plenary resolution on the situation in Egypt
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May 11, 2015
Digital Europe: How to be successful? - With Commissioner Ansip
Digital Europe: How to be successful? Presentation of the Digital Single Market Strategy by Vice-President of the European Commission Ansip 12 May, 19:00 European Parliament, room 1G2 On May 6, Vice-Pres...
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May 11, 2015
Digital Europe: How to be successful? - With Commissioner Ansip
Digital Europe: How to be successful? Presentation of the Digital Single Market Strategy by Vice-President of the European Commission Ansip 12 May, 19:00 European Parliament, room 1G2 On May 6, Vice-Pres...
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September 12, 2013
Parliamentary speech and resolution on the human rights situation in Bahrain
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, once again we must address the human rights situation in Bahrain. For those who wonder why and suggest that we look at Saudi Arabia’s human rights vi...
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September 10, 2015
European Parliament resolution on Azerbaijan
On September 10, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on Azerbaijan, also available in PDF. Please also refer to Marietje Schaake's response and her plenary speech during the debate. European Parl...
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February 16, 2011
Resolution on Uganda: the killing of David Kato
The European Parliament, – having regard to the international human rights obligations and instruments, including those contained in the UN conventions on human rights and in the European Convention for the Protecti...
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May 5, 2011
Parliamentary Question: EU position on Libya
Parliamentary questions5 May 2011 O-000114/2011 Question for oral answer to the Council Rule 115 Anneli Jäätteenmäki, Marielle De Sarnez, Jelko Kacin, Marietje Schaake, Edward McMillan-Scott, Baroness Sarah Ludf...
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May 4, 2015
Resolution on the situation in Nigeria
This Resolution was adopted by the European Parliament on 30 April 2015.European Parliament resolution of 30 April 2015 on the situation in Nigeria (2015/2520(RSP)) The European Parliament, – having regard to its...
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March 12, 2012
Resolution on the situation in Nigeria
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the statements by Vice-President/High Representative Ashton of 26 December 2011 on the Christmas Day bombings and of 22 January 2012 on the b...
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March 14, 2018
Tariffs on steel and aluminium: Europe must be ready to respond to US protectionism
Members of the European Parliament today debated President Donald Trump’s announcement to impose heavy, global tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium. Liberals and Democrats in the European Parliament strongly stress...
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November 26, 2009
Press release: 2011 The European Year of Volunteering an opportunity to be seized
The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe are pleased with improvements to organizational aspects of 2011 European Year of Volunteering which will result in greater support for active citizenship. ALDE Press rel...
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December 15, 2011
Resolution on Azerbaijan, in particular the case of Rafig Tagi
The European Parliament , – having regard to its previous resolutions on Azerbaijan, in particular those concerning human rights, – having regard to the conclusions of the Second Eastern Partnership Summit, held...
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September 14, 2010
Resolution on Eritrea: the case of Dawit Isaak
The European Parliament, – having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, – having regard to Articles 2, 3, 6(3) and 21(2)(a) and (b) of the Treaty on European Union, – having regard to the Af...
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February 15, 2012
Resolution on the death penalty in Japan
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to United Nations General Assembly Resolution 63/168 which calls for the implementation of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 62/149 of...
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February 5, 2016
Global Commission on Internet Governance
From February 18-19, Marietje Schaake will attend the (private) meeting of the Global Commission on Internet Governance in California. The Global Commission on Internet Governance was established in Janu...
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March 14, 2012
Resolution on human rights violations in Bahrain
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions of 7 July 2011(1) on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in the context of the situation in the Arab world and...
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September 11, 2013
Plenary speech and resolution on the situation in Egypt
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, in the turmoil that Egypt has gone through in the past two-and-a-half years, and especially during diplomatic efforts last summer, the EU has taken a lead...
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April 6, 2011
Resolution on the case of Ai Weiwei
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions in the current parliamentary term on human rights violations in China, – having regard to Rule 122(5) of its Rules of Procedure, A. wherea...
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September 13, 2010
Resolution on the situation in Syria
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, in particular that of 7 July 2011 on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in the context of the situation in the Arab world and Nor...
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September 14, 2011
Resolution on Eritrea: the case of Dawit Isaak
Link to original adopted resolution. The European Parliament, – having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, – having regard to Articles 2, 3, 6(3) and 21(2)(a) and (b) of the Treaty on Europe...
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November 22, 2012
Media: Post-Baku, Pre-WCIT Special Report: Internet Governance On A Shoestring - Intellectual Property Watch
Monika Ermert, Intellectual Property Watch, 19.11.2012 The recent UN-led Internet Governance Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan was used as a stage for some very targeted messages on the upcoming World Conference on Internatio...
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October 28, 2015
MEP: Transparency negotiations on trade agreements must be a priority
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) wants furthering transparency around trade negotiations to be a priority for the EU. Today the European Parliament voted in favour of a proposal by Schaake to...
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March 9, 2011
Resolution on Pakistan, in particular the murder of Shahbaz Bhatti
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on human rights and democracy in Pakistan, in particular that of 20 January 2011 as well as those of 20 May 2010 and of 12 July, 25 October and 15...
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December 15, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Syria
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament , – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, in particular those of 27 October 2011(1) on the situation in Egypt and Syria, in particular of Christian...
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March 14, 2012
Resolution on Palestine: raids by Israeli forces on Palestinian TV stations
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the statement of 3 March 2012 by the spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton concerning the closure of two Palestinian televisio...
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July 7, 2010
Resolution on Venezuela, in particular the case of Maria Lourdes Afiuni
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Venezuela, in particular those of 11 February 2010, 7 May 2009, 23 October 2008 and 24 May 2007, – having regard to Rul...
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November 15, 2011
Resolution on the EU-US Summit of 28 November 2011
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on transatlantic relations, – having regard to Rule 110(4) of its Rules of Procedure, A. whereas, although many global challenges in the f...
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June 8, 2011
Resolution on Guantánamo: imminent death penalty decision
The European Parliament, – having regard to the international, European and national instruments on human rights and fundamental freedoms and on the prohibition of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances and to...
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July 6, 2011
Resolution on India, in particular the death sentence on Davinder Pal Singh
Link to original adopted resolution. The European Parliament, – having regard to United Nations General Assembly Resolution 63/168, which calls for the implementation of United Nations General Assembly Resolution...
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November 14, 2011
Resolution on modernisation of VAT legislation in order to boost the digital single market
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to articles 113 and 167 TFEU, – having regard to directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax, – having regard to dir...
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November 4, 2015
Open Letter on Egypt to the UK Prime Minister
The following is an open letter from the European Working Group on Egypt (EWGE) to David Cameron. Marietje Schaake has endorsed the EWGE. The letter was published by European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) Inter...
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April 6, 2011
On Zimbabwe
The European Parliament, – having regard to its numerous previous resolutions on Zimbabwe, most recently that of 21 October 2010 on forced evictions in Zimbabwe, – having regard to Council Decision 2011/101/CFS...
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December 14, 2012
Press release: MEP: "Kroes should debrief European Parliament on WCIT outcome"
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) wants European Commissioner Kroes (Digital Agenda) to debrief the European Parliament as soon as possible on the outcome of the International Telecommunicat...
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February 16, 2011
Resolution on the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolutions of 13 January 2005, 10 March 2005, 19 January 2006, 15 March 2007 and 21 October 2010 on Cambodia and its resolutions of 20 May 2010 on Thailand and of 1 ...
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May 23, 2012
Resolution on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Azerbaijan, in particular those concerning human rights, – having regard to the recommendat...
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November 17, 2011
Resolution on Iran – recent cases of human rights violations
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament , – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, notably those concerning human rights, and in particular those of 7 September 2010 and 20 January 2011,...
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October 4, 2010
Resolution on the World Day against the Death Penalty
The European Parliament, – having regard to Protocol No 6 to the Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty, of 28 April 1983, – having...
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May 4, 2015
Resolution on the case of Nadiya Savchenko
This Resolution was adopted by the European Parliament on 30 April 2015.European Parliament resolution of 30 April 2015 on the case of Nadiya Savchenko (2015/2663(RSP)) The European Parliament, – having regard to...
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June 15, 2010
Resolution on the situation in the Korean Peninsula
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on matters relating to the Korean Peninsula, – having regard to Council Decision 2009/1002/CFSP of 22 December 2009, – having regard to...
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May 22, 2012
Resolution on the fight against homophobia in Europe
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Chil...
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January 19, 2011
Resolution on Iran – the case of Nasrin Sotoudeh
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, notably those concerning human rights, and in particular those of 10 February 2010(1) and 8 September 2010(2), – having regard to...
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November 27, 2015
EU-Turkey cooperation on refugee crisis must be based on respect for fundamental rights
Ahead of meeting of the EU heads of state or government with Turkey, taking place on Sunday in Brussels, the ALDE Group in the European Parliament calls on Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council, to address t...
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December 13, 2011
Resolution on the upcoming EU-Russia Summit on 15 December 2011 and the outcome of the Duma elections on 4 December 2011
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous reports and resolutions on Russia, in particular its resolutions of 9 June 2011(1) on the EU-Russia summit on 9/10 June 2011 and of 17 June 2010 on the EU/Russi...
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March 5, 2014
Turkey Progress Report as voted in Foreign Affairs Committee
The document below is the European Parliament resolution on the 2013 progress report on Turkey as it was voted in the Foreign Affairs (AFET) committee on Monday 3 March 2014. The report will be definitively adopted durin...
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May 23, 2012
Resolution on the situation of North Korean refugees
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – DPRK), in particular the one adopted on 8 July 2010(1), –...
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April 30, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on the situation in the Maldives
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Madam President, last month former president Nasheed, the first democratically-elected president of the Maldives, was sentenced to 13 years in prison. Charges of...
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February 16, 2011
Resolution on the rule of law in Russia
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous reports and resolutions on Russia and on EU-Russia relations, in particular its resolutions of 17 September 2009 on the murder of human rights activists in Ru...
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November 30, 2016
Joint centre to combat hybrid warfare threats and preventing duplication
Marietje Schaake asked the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini today the following written question.Today the EU unveiled its Defence Action Plan, which intends to...
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September 11, 2013
Plenary speech and resolution on the situation in Syria
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Mr President, we must welcome the opportunity to explore a UN-supported deal to end the use of chemical weapons by Assad, yet many major problems remain: a humanitarian disaster, the gr...
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February 9, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on Internet Governance
On 9 February 2015, Marietje Schaake held a speech at the plenary debate concerning Internet Governance and the renewal of the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum. A resolution on the renewal of the mandate of th...
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April 29, 2015
Conference on Internet Governance & Cyber-security
Conference on Internet Governance & Cyber-security 'Human Rights, Freedom of Expression and the Internet' May 14-15 Columbia University We have reached an important juncture for many Internet policy issues...
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December 2, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Software advertising on public websites
Parliamentary questions2 December 2011 E-011374/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Jan Philipp Albrecht (Verts/ALE) , Françoise Castex (S&D) , Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Christian En...
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July 17, 2014
Response Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) to adoption resolution on freedom of expression in Egypt
Today, on the initiative of Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), the European Parliament adopted a resolution about the restriction of freedom of expression in Egypt. Schaake responds: "I am...
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January 19, 2011
Resolution on Pakistan, in particular the murder of Governor Salmaan Taseer
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on human rights and democracy in Pakistan, in particular those of 20 May 2010 and 12 July, 25 October and 15 November 2007, – having regard t...
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March 10, 2011
Parliamentary Question: US Administration decision to lift the suspension on 'military commission' trials at Guantanamo Bay
Parliamentary questions10 March 2011 O-000056/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Sophia in 't Veld, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Renate Weber, Sonia Alfano, Marietje Schaake, Gianni Vattimo, Nat...
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April 5, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria and Yemen, – having regard to its report on European Union relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council of 24 March 2011(1), – h...
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December 14, 2011
Resolution on the situation of women in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on human rights and democracy in Pakistan, in particular that of 20 January 2011 and those of 20 May 2010 and 12 Jul...
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December 8, 2017
Ronhingya should be on agenda of Foreign Affairs Council
On 7 December, Marietje Schaake together with S&D MEP Neena Gill and other colleagues, sent the below letter to High Representative Mogherini. Together they urged to include the situation of the Rohingya on the Foreign A...
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April 25, 2013
Resolution: European Parliament resolution on EU trade and investment negotiations with the United States of America
Today the International Trade Committee (INTA) of the European Parliament adopted the following resolution on EU trade and investment negotiations with the United States of America. Other Parliamentary Committees (on agr...
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October 25, 2017
MEP: EU funds to Turkey on hold
The European Parliament just voted on the European budget for 2018. For the coming year, the European Commission has designated more than 200 million Euro in pre-accession support to Turkey. Member of the European Parlia...
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May 3, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Iran's bid to join the UN Human Rights Council on 13 May
Parliamentary questions3 May 2010 E-3081/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Alexander Graf Lambsdorff (ALDE) to the Council Subject: Iran's bid to join the UN Human Rights Council on 13 May Accor...
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April 18, 2013
Recommendation to the Council on the Responsibility to Protect
Today the European Parliament adopted a Recommendation to the Council on the concept of Responsibility to Protect (R2P) under international law. For the Liberal group I have contributed to this important report which...
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June 8, 2011
Resolution on Ukraine: the cases of Yulia Tymoshenko and other members of the former government
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Ukraine, in particular its resolution of 25 November 2010(1), – having regard to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between th...
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July 4, 2013
European Parliament Resolution on the situation in Egypt
The European Parliament today adopted the following (short) resolution on the situation in Egypt: - having regard to the statements of General Abdul Fatah Khalil Al-Sisi, Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Armed F...
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September 17, 2014
Resolution on the persecution of human rights defenders in Azerbaijan
Please see below the text of a resolution on the persecution of human rights defenders in Azerbaijan that adopted by the European Parliament on the 18th of September. European Parliament resolution of 18 September 2014 o...
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March 25, 2015
Parliamentary Questions on the Turkish internet bill
Marietje Schaake submitted parliamentary questions to the European Commission on a new Internet Bill that the Turkish Parliament adopted on the 19th of March. This bill, which is part of an omnibus bill that can only pas...
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June 17, 2015
Written Questions on arms exports to Bahrain
On June 17, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on arms exports to Bahrain. Please find the questions below.Author(s)...
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January 18, 2011
Resolution on the situation of Christians in the context of freedom of religion
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions, and in particular that of 15 November 2007 on serious events which compromise Christian communities’ existence and those of other religious commu...
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April 29, 2015
Conference on Internet Governance & Cyber-security
Conference on Internet Governance & Cyber-security 'Human Rights, Freedom of Expression and the Internet' May 14-15 Columbia University We have reached an important juncture for many Internet policy issues...
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November 16, 2011
Resolution on Egypt, in particular the case of blogger Alaa Abd El-Fattah
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions, in particular those of 17 February 2011(1) on the situation in Egypt and of 27 October 2011(2) on the situation in...
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October 7, 2010
Resolution on failures in protection of human rights and justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the DRC, in particular those of 17 January 2008 on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime(1) and 17 December...
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February 6, 2014
Plenary speech and resolution on human rights in Bahrain
Marietje Schaake - Mr President, the unrest and human rights violations in Bahrain will not be overshadowed by fancy advertising campaigns or the sponsorship of the World Economic Forum on CNN. Anyone who looks more...
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October 26, 2010
Parliamentary Question: EU policy on regulation of surveillance technology
Parliamentary questions26 October 2010 E-8813/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Heidi Hautala (Verts/ALE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: EU policy on regulation of surveillance...
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September 14, 2011
Resolution on Belarus: the arrest of human rights defender Ales Bialatski
Link to original adopted resolution. The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Belarus, in particular those of 12 May 2011, 10 March 2011, 20 January 2011 and 17 December 2009, –...
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July 6, 2011
Resolution on the Democratic Republic of Congo and the mass rapes in the province of South Kivu
The European Parliament, – having regard to its earlier resolutions on the Democratic Republic of Congo, – having regard to the Cotonou Partnership Agreement signed in June 2000, – having regard to the EU...
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July 5, 2012
Plenary speech & Resolution on Belarus, in particular the case of Andrzej Poczobut
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, even though Mr Poczobut was released from custody, he still faces charges of libel which seem to target him as a result of his journalistic activities and as a member of the Polish mi...
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October 1, 2012
Parliamentary question on the Clean IT project
[embed]/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Written-Question-Clean-IT.pdf[/embed] Please find the answer of the Commission here.
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March 13, 2019
MEP Schaake welcomes Parliamentary call to suspend Turkey accession negotiations
The European Parliament just voted to suspend the accession negotiations with Turkey. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake welcomes the broad majority that endorsed the earlier recommendation by the foreign...
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July 5, 2011
Resolution on the preparations for the Russian State Duma elections in December
The European Parliament, – having regard to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the Russian Federation, which entered into force in 1997 and has been extended pending its replac...
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March 25, 2017
Does the world want to be connected: the economy
Friday, March 24, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (on the record)Speakers:1. Iain Conn, CEO, Centrica 2. Michael Fekl, Secretary of Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, France 3....
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November 16, 2012
Video: Monaco Media Forum 2012: Kickoff Conversation on "Whose Bits?"
The Monaco Media Forum brings together leaders of new and traditional media for two and a half days of high-level discussions about the future of online, broadcast and print communications. Marietje participated in a "ki...
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February 22, 2013
Media: MEPs say free trade deal has to be acceptable to all - Europolitics
Members of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA) generally support the opening of negotiations with the United States on a free trade agreement but most find that there are major differences b...
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December 14, 2011
Resolution on Tunisia: the case of Zacharia Bouguira
The European Parliament, – having regard to its recent resolutions on Tunisia, in particular that of 3 February 2011(1), – having regard to its resolution of 7 April 2011 on the review of the European Neighbourhood...
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November 9, 2012
Joint Statement of the EU Delegation* to the 7th International Governance Forum (IGF) in Baku
Joint Statement of the EU Delegation* to the 7th International Governance Forum (IGF) in Baku Internet and new technologies play an exponentially important role in the lives of citizens globally. In this respect, the EU...
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June 7, 2011
Resolution on Sudan and South Sudan: the situation after the 2011 referendum
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Sudan, – having regard to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signed on 9 January 2005, – having regard to United Nations Securit...
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November 15, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Measuring the impact of EU sanctions on Iran
Parliamentary questions15 November 2010 E-9540/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE) and Barbara Lochbihler (Verts/ALE) Subject: Mea...
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December 20, 2012
Media: ACTA in 2012: From Desperation to Inspiration - Computerworld UK
The European Commission has announced that it is withdrawing its referral of ACTA to the European Court of Justice. If you had forgotten about that particular detail, you're probably not alone: so much happened with ACTA...
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June 30, 2015
Video & Joint Statement - Transatlantic legislators dialogue meeting in Riga
On June 26-28, Marietje Schaake attended the 76th EU-US interparliamentary meeting in Riga, Latvia. Schaake is a Vice-President of the delegation for relations with the United States in the European Parliament. Amongs...
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October 23, 2013
Parliamentary question to Commissioner de Gucht on ACTA provisions in EU-Singapore FTA text
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September 19, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Rules on publicly funded academic research
Parliamentary questions19 September 2011 E-008369/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Rules on publicly funded academic research When preparing po...
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January 27, 2015
Amendments to 2014 Progress Report on Turkey
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTIONto wind up the debate on the statement by the Commission pursuant to Rule 123(2) of the Rules of Procedure on 2014 Commission Progress Report on Turkey (2014/2953(RSP)) Kati Piri on...
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December 7, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Request for information on the agreement with Libya
Parliamentary questions7 December 2010 E-010029/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Renate Weber (ALDE) , Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Sonia Alfano (ALDE) , Louis Michel (ALDE) , Cecilia Wiks...
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February 16, 2011
Resolution on Yemen: persecution of juvenile offenders, in particular the case of Muhammed Taher Thabet Samoum
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 10 February 2010 on the situation in Yemen(1), – having regard to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the Internati...
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July 1, 2018
TLD joint statement Sofia 30 june 2018
82nd Inter-Parliamentary Meeting TRANSATLANTIC LEGISLATORS’ DIALOGUE Sofia, Bulgaria - 30 June 2018 JOINT STATEMENT We, the members of the U.S. House of Representatives a...
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June 24, 2013
EU foreign ministers to decide on Turkey’s membership talks - Euractiv
The Turkish government's handling of protests that have rocked the country for the past three weeks have strained relations with the EU, and a decision to take another step in Ankara’s accession talks, expected t...
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April 13, 2010
Parliamentary Question: New developments on the CIA extraordinary renditions programme and secret prisons on EU soil
Parliamentary questions13 April 2010 O-0043/10 ORAL QUESTION WITH DEBATE pursuant to Rule 115 of the Rules of Procedure by Sophia in 't Veld, Leonidas Donskis, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Marietje Schaake, Alexander A...
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April 6, 2011
Resolution on the ban of the elections for the Tibetan government in exile in Nepal
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 17 June 2010 on Nepal and its resolution of 26 October 2006 on Tibet, – having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948, – h...
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March 9, 2011
Resolution on Belarus (in particular the cases of Ales Mikhalevic and Natalia Radina)
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Belarus, in particular those of 20 January 2011, 17 December 2009 and 22 May 2008, – having regard to the statement made in Brussels on 18...
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November 24, 2010
Resolution on Iraq: the death penalty (notably the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Iraq, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the abolition of the death penalty, in particular its resolution of...
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September 7, 2010
Resolution on the human rights situation in Iran, in particular the cases of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani and Zahra Bahrami
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, notably those concerning human rights, and in particular those of 22 October 2009(1) and 10 February 2010(2), – having regard to the...
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March 7, 2011
Resolution on the Southern Neighbourhood, and Libya in particular
The European Parliament, – having regard to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution of 1 March 2011 unanimously suspending Libya’s membership of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), – ...
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February 15, 2012
Resolution on the death penalty in Belarus, in particular the cases of Dzmitry Kanavalau and Uladzislau Kavalyou
Link to the adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 17 December 2009 on Belarus and to its other resolutions on that subject, in particular those of 13...
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October 20, 2010
Resolution on the situation of human rights in the North Caucasus (Russian Federation) and the criminal prosecution against Oleg Orlov
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 17 September 2009 on the murder of human rights activists in Russia(1), – having regard to the award on 16 December 2009 of its Sakharov Prize to Ol...
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September 7, 2010
Resolution on the human rights situation in Iran, in particular the cases of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani and Zahra Bahrami
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, notably those concerning human rights, and in particular those of 22 October 2009(1) and 10 February 2010(2), – having regard to the...
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March 14, 2016
Amendments to 2015 Progress Report on Turkey
DRAFT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION to wind up the debate on the statement by the Commission pursuant to Rule 123(2) of the Rules of Procedure on the 2015 report on Turkey (2015/2898(RSP)) Kati Piri on behalf o...
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October 27, 2011
Resolution on the case of Rafah Nashed in Syria
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 and to Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights...
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December 15, 2010
Resolution on Eritrean refugees held hostage by human traffickers in Sinai
The European Parliament, – having regard to the UNHCR Statement of 7 December 2010 on Eritrean hostages in Sinai, in Egypt, – having regard to the EU-Egypt Association Agreement(1) signed in Luxembourg on 25 Ju...
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October 23, 2014
MEP: Grave concerns about Russia's crackdown on civil society and ngo's (Speech & Resolution)
The European Parliament voted today on a resolution urging Russia to stop the crackdown on civil society and non-governmental organizations. It also condemns the way in which the Russian Ministry of Justice interferes wi...
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October 26, 2011
Resolution on the case of Rafah Nashed in Syria
The European Parliament, – having regard to Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 and to Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1966, to which Syria is a pa...
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October 27, 2011
Resolution on Tibet, in particular self-immolation by nuns and monks
The European Parliament , – having regard to its previous resolutions on China and Tibet, in particular its resolution of 25 November 2010(1) , – having regard to Article 36 of the Constitution of the People's Re...
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December 16, 2015
Plenary speech: Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter
On December 16, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter. Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, the li...
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December 17, 2012
Statement on planning to visit Bahrain
Brussels, December 17th 2012 Statement on planning to visit Bahrain A delegation of Members of the European Parliament has been preparing to visit Bahrain this week with a program focused on human rights. The Parli...
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March 10, 2016
European Parliament resolution on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni
On March 10, 2016 Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary session on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni. Please find below and via this link the adopted urgency resolution on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio...
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May 6, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Recent statements by Catholic leaders on paedophilia
Parliamentary questions6 May 2010 O-0058/10 ORAL QUESTION WITH DEBATE pursuant to Rule 115 of the Rules of Procedure by Baroness Sarah Ludford, Renate Weber, Sophia in 't Veld, Leonidas Donskis, Gianni Vattimo, Cecili...
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August 17, 2017
EU puts pressure on IEBC to publish result forms 34A
The European Union has asked the electoral agency to ensure all result forms on the disputed presidential election are published promptly. EU's Election Observation Mission (EOM) yesterday joined the list of parties pu...
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August 3, 2017
Kenyan politicians need to be prepared to lose, EU observer says
DW: As chief observer of the European Union to the Kenyan elections, how do you see the campaign and election process? Marietje Schaake: We are in Kenya with a large European Union delegation with 15 longterm observ...
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June 3, 2015
Invitation to security researchers to make suggestions on export controls
Over the past years I have been in discussion with experts, and the broader public through crowdsourcing, to find workable and precise export controls. These are necessary to end the status quo of an unregulated market o...
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January 15, 2014
Plenary speech on access to public procurement markets
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Madam President, although we are not obliged to do so through the WTO GPA agreements, the EU chooses openness to our markets, including public procurement, and that makes sense. Other c...
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April 3, 2017
Letter to VP/HR Mogherini on Syria
In Syria, fighting continues between a wide variety of parties, and Syrian and Russian forces continue their relentless bombardments. Large parts of the Syrian population still lack essential food and medical supplies as...
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March 3, 2016
Blockchain: regulatory technology or technology to regulate?
An event hosted by MEP Marietje Schaake, in cooperation with COALA, Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Technologies at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) In this workshop of last Wednesday, March 2nd, has been discussed...
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October 25, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Egypt and Syria, in particular of Christian communities
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Egypt and Syria, in particular of 15 September 2011 on the situation in Syria, of 7 July 2011 on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in t...
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January 8, 2019
Letter to US Congress on Transatlantic relations
Brussels, January 8th 2019 Dear Members of Congress, We warmly congratulate you on your inauguration last week and look forward to working with you across the Atlantic. At a time in which we face global challeng...
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July 5, 2012
Plenary speech & Resolution on on violence against lesbian women and the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons in Africa
(Resolution below the plenary video's) Plenary speech Marietje Schaake – Mr President, we have fought long and hard to address, at last, the extensive violence against LGBT people in Africa. Sadly, even in the Hou...
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April 29, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on the destruction of cultural sites perpetrated by ISIS/Da'esh
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Madam President, the wilful destruction of civilisation’s most cherished creations, which are a symbol of humanity itself, hurts all of us, as the global heritage which is centuries old...
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June 18, 2013
Egypt: Response to European Court of Auditors report on EU support to Egypt
Today the European Court of Auditors issued the following report and press release on its findings on EU financial support to Egypt. The Court concludes that the appropriate and effective spending of 1 billions EUR be...
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September 14, 2010
Resolution on Sudan: the situation in Southern Kordofan and the eruption of fighting in Blue Nile State
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Sudan, – having regard to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signed on 9 January 2005, – having regard to the...
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October 1, 2015
Europe talks to hackers, security bods on Wassenaar recalibration
Speaking at a roundtable meeting on export controls on Wednesday, Dutch MEP Marietje Schaake said that she and other lawmakers were working to avoid "some of the unintended consequences of the Was...
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October 23, 2015
Letter to President Juncker and High Representative Mogherini concerning the EU-Turkey Joint Action Plan
On October 23, Marietje Schaake (ALDE) together with Ernest Maragall i Mira (Greens/EFA) and Kati Piri (S&D) sent a letter to European Commission President Juncker and Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign...
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March 22, 2012
Parliamentary Question: The Commission's position in the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights
Parliamentary questions22 March 2012 E-003124/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: The Commission's position in the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright...
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April 10, 2013
Parliamentary questions to the Commission on dangers of exported technologies to the EU's security and strategic interest.
In parliamentary questions to the European Commission Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) addresses concerns about the impact of EU exported surveillance- and lawful intercept technologies on the EU's security and strategic inte...
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June 15, 2010
Resolution on implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1236/2005 concerning trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
The European Parliament, – having regard to the absolute prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, a prohibition which applies in all circumstances and, as a peremptory no...
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June 2, 2017
China must abandon ‘China First’ to be a solid partner to Europe
As China becomes an increasingly important partner for the EU, now is the time to take a strong stance on human rights and make sure Beijing provides fair access to European businesses, writes Marietje Schaake. Last Ja...
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September 14, 2017
D66 calls on EU to do more for Rohingya
Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) wants the European Union to do everything it can in order to stop the prosecution of the Rohingya. Today, the European Parliament voted on a resolution on the sit...
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August 22, 2012
Parliamentary questions: Impact of US Iran sanctions on EU businesses
Please find the answers of the Commission here.
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September 14, 2012
ALDE puts Syria on agenda September plenary: meeting with opposition, debate with Ashton and a strong resolution.
On the initiative of the Alliance for Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) the European Parliament focussed on the ongoing crisis in Syria during its first plenary session in Strasbourg after the summer reces. On...
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April 24, 2018
Written Questions on Cyber Espionage Threats to European Travellers
On 24 April, Marietje Schaake submitted parliamentary written questions on cyber espionage threats to European travellers to Vice-President/High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini. Please find t...
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May 4, 2015
Resolution on the Imprisonment of human and workers' rights activists in Algeria
This Resolution was adopted by the European Parliament on 30 April 2015.European Parliament resolution of 30 April 2015 on the imprisonment of workers and human rights activists in Algeria (2015/2665(RSP)) The Europea...
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March 29, 2012
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Participation of Omar al-Bashir in Arab League Summit on Syria
Parliamentary questions29 March 2012 E-003465/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Norica Nicolai (ALDE) , Marielle de Sarnez (ALDE) , Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE)...
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March 14, 2012
Resolution on human trafficking in Sinai, in particular the case of Solomon W.
Link to the adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 16 December 2010 on Eritrean refugees held hostage in the Sinai, – having regard to the 1948 Universal Dec...
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September 14, 2011
Resolution on Sudan: the situation in Southern Kordofan and the eruption of fighting in Blue Nile State
Link to original adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Sudan, – having regard to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signed on...
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December 5, 2012
Letter to President Barroso on the need for copyright reform
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May 16, 2012
Letter to HR/VP Ashton on military trials in Egypt
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February 8, 2018
Questions to HR/VP Mogherini on situation in Kenya
On 8 February, Marietje Schaake submitted the following parliamentary questions to HR/VP Mogherini. Kenyan media: Nation TV, KTN News and Citizen were taken off air for six days after the interior minister accused...
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July 8, 2015
Plenary speech on EU support to Tunisia
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, like any sensible person I was shocked and appalled by the cowardly terrorist attack on tourists in Tunisia. My sympathy goes to the victims and their families and loved one...
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April 19, 2012
Parliamentary Question: Recent G-8 ‘Non-paper on intellectual property rights protection’
Parliamentary questions19 April 2012 E-004052/2012 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Recent G-8 ‘Non-paper on intellectual property rights protection’ Judg...
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April 30, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on the situation of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the people in Yarmouk, Syria, face a particularly horrible situation, as do many other innocent people in Syria. They are attacked by the nihilist jihadis...
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March 2, 2017
Uncritical engagement with Egypt will not promote European interests
On March 1, Marietje Schaake co-signed the following letter. Uncritical engagement with Egypt will not promote European interests, says European Working Group on Egypt (EWGE) ahead of Chancellor Merkel's visit to Cairo....
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July 18, 2018
Letter to President Erdogan on fundamental rights
On July 18th, Marietje Schaake sent to following letter to President Erdogan of Turkey. The letter was co-signed by 34 MEPs from groups across the political spectrum. Background: After two years in place, Presid...
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April 14, 2013
Blog on visit to Lebanon: From Beirut to Bekaa
Along the highway running from Beirut into the Bekaa valley a lot of construction and development is going on. A brand new dealer in luxury cars and billboards for cosmetic surgery are lined up along the road; we pass by...
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November 13, 2012
Parliamentary Question: Progress Made on Culture in the EU's External Actions
Question for written answer E-10115/2012to the Vice-President / High Representative Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE), Doris Pack (EPP), Hannu Takkula (ALDE), Morten Lokkegaard (ALDE), Sean Kelly (EPP), Olga Sehnalo...
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August 16, 2017
EU EOM calls on Kenya's electoral commission to promptly publish all results forms, for rule of law to be followed and space for civil society
The EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) continues to observe closely the on-going election process, including tallying and the petitions process. In its preliminary statement, released on 10 August...
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September 7, 2017
MEP: EU funds to Turkey on standby
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) wants the European Commission to put EU funds intended for Turkey on standby. For the coming year, the Commission has budgeted more than 200 million euros to...
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November 20, 2009
Parliamentary Question: Germany — First country to auction the digital dividend
Parliamentary questions20 November 2009 E-5715/09 WRITTEN QUESTION by Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert (ALDE) , Judith A. Merkies (S&D) , Lambert van Nistelrooij (PPE) , Wim van de Camp (PPE) , Peter van Dalen (ECR) , T...
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June 20, 2012
Press release: ALDE condemns EPP plans to hold secret vote on ACTA
ALDE members have learned that the EPP group plans to request a secret ballot on the key vote on ACTA (anti-counterfeiting trade agreement) to be held tomorrow (21st June) in Parliament's international trade committee, w...
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May 11, 2016
Plenary speech on EU assistance to Lebanon
On May 10, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech in the plenary meeting on EU assistance to Lebanon. In her speech Marietje Schaake focused on a destabilized Lebanon in which human suffering must not be underestimated. Sch...
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December 6, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Flexible exceptions and limitations to copyright in Europe
Parliamentary questions6 December 2010 E-010135/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Flexible exceptions and limitations to copyright in Europe Commis...
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December 11, 2014
MEPs establish Intergroup on the Digital Agenda for Europe
More than 70 MEPs today established an interparliamentary group that will work on the Digital Agenda for Europe. Amongst the founders of the Intergroup are Michał Boni (EPP), Josef Weidenholzer (S&D), Marietje Schaak...
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September 22, 2015
Statement on Digital Protectionism
On 22 September, a statement signed by more than 50 Members of the European Parliament was sent to Members of U.S. Congress. It was also published by Politico US. In the letter, the MEPs respond to strong statements c...
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September 28, 2017
Video message on Right to Information
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March 28, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Creation of escrow account to hold ongoing payments to Libya's oil industry
Parliamentary questions28 March 2011 E-002994/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Johannes Cornelis van Baalen (ALDE) , Baroness Sarah Ludford (ALDE) , Bill New...
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February 29, 2016
MEP reacts to the parliamentary elections in Iran
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) responds to the results of the parliamentary elections in Iran. The elections were an important test for the government of President Rouhani, with whom the pe...
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January 30, 2017
Questions to HR/VP Mogherini on Israeli settlement policy
Marietje Schaake submitted questions to High-Representative Federica Mogherini on the recent decision by Israel to allow the building of 2500 settlement constructions in the West-Bank. The questions, which you will find...
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May 17, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Purpose of the EU‑US Working Group on Cyber-Security and Cyber-Crime
Parliamentary questions17 May 2011 E-004816/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Purpose of the EU‑US Working Group on Cyber-Security and Cyber-Crime...
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September 10, 2015
Parliamentary Questions on the international investigation regarding missing students in Mexico
On September 10, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the international investigation regarding missing students in...
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March 14, 2018
MEPs back Commission on rule-based response to Trump on tariffs
EU trade chief Cecilia Malmstöm said on Wednesday (14 March) that the European Commission is prepared to put in place its own safeguard measures, in line with international obligations, as a response to US tariffs....
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May 31, 2016
Speech in subcommittee on Human Rights on recent visit to Turkey
On May 30, Marietje Schaake gave a speech in the meeting of the subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) on her recent visit to Turkey. Please find below the video (7 minutes) of her intervention. The complete discussion (...
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November 8, 2018
Can the Iran Nuclear Deal Be Rescued?
A selection of experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world. The question this week: Can the Iran Nuclear Deal Be Rescued? Please find M...
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December 5, 2017
Letter to the commission on notice and action procedures
Brussels, 5 December 2017Dear Commissioner Ansip,Dear Commissioner Gabriel,Dear Commissioner Jourova,Dear Commissioner King,We appreciate your continued efforts to address the difficult problems related to tackling...
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February 23, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Hungarian media law
Parliamentary questions23 February 2011 E-001618/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Renate Weber (ALDE) , Baroness Sarah Ludford (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (...
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July 9, 2015
Resolution on the negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
The following text was adopted by the European Parliament on July 8 (or find it here).Please also refer to the response on the adoption by Marietje Schaake. P8_TA-PROV(2015)0252 Negotiations for the Transatlanti...
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March 9, 2011
Resolution on the situation and cultural heritage in Kashgar (Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China)
The European Parliament, – having regard to previous resolutions on China, notably those concerning human rights and minority rights, and in particular those of 26 November 2009 and 24 November 2010, – having r...
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February 12, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on Saudi Arabia and the case of Raif Badawi
Today, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate, after which a resolution concerning the case of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia was adopted. Earlier, on January 21, MEPs called for urgent action in this case by sendi...
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March 24, 2015
Amendments to report on 'Human rights and technology'
In February, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) called for input for her draft report on 'Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countries'. Through sharing the dr...
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March 27, 2019
Ten European lawmakers say they voted against pivotal copyright amendment by accident
Ten members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have said they voted against a crucial amendment to yesterday’s controversial Copyright Directive by accident. The legislation was approved by the EU Parliament yesterd...
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February 3, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Violation of the European Convention on Human Rights by Greece and Belgium
Parliamentary questions3 February 2011 O-000023/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Cecilia Wikström, Renate Weber, Sonia Alfano, Nadja Hirsch, Sophia in 't Veld, Louis Michel, Nathalie Grie...
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December 27, 2013
Media: Voice of America on visit to Iran
On December 24th Marietje Schaake spoke on Voice of America Iran about her recent visit to Tehran with a delegation from the European Parliament. The entire program can be watched below (in Persian). The interview with M...
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August 11, 2017
Poll monitors bet on manual forms checks to give verdict
International observers have said that manual checking of results from polling stations will reveal if the transmission was manipulated even as they praised the voting process. The observers on Thursday said they di...
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January 25, 2016
Commission letter to Turkey on renewing accession negotiations
Mid-October 2015 a hastily agreed deal between the EU and Turkey was announced. On 29 November it was formalized, when Vice-President of the Commission, Frans Timmermans officially announced the deal with Turkey, regardi...
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October 25, 2018
European Parliament resolution on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul
Today, the European Parliament adopted the following resolution on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul (2018/2885(RSP)) The European Parliament, – ha...
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May 4, 2015
Resolution on the Persecution of the Christians around the world, in relation to the killing of students in Kenya by terror group Al-Shabaab
This Resolution was adopted by the European Parliament on 30 April 2015.European Parliament resolution of 30 April 2015 on the persecution of Christians around the world, in relation to the killing of students in Kenya b...
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December 17, 2015
Open letter to the European Commission on ancillary copyright
On December 17, Marietje Schaake sent a letter on copyright reform, specifically on ancillary copyright, to European Commission President Juncker, Vice-President Ansip and Commissioner Oettinger. The letter (pdf) was...
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November 15, 2016
Don’t let human rights be only a virtual reality
Yesterday evening the Foreign Affairs committee voted on the annual report on the situation of human rights in the world. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE): "Human rights are being violated wo...
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October 6, 2016
Liberals reject unbalanced report on Iran
Liberals reject unbalanced report on IranToday the Foreign Affairs Committee voted on a report dealing with EU-Iran relations after the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the nuclear deal. ALDE-MEP Sc...
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November 29, 2012
Invitation: 4/12 - Roundtable on Bahrain: How to step-up the EU's response to ongoing Human Rights violations?
Marietje Schaake MEP & FIDH cordially invite you to a working group roundtable on Bahrain: How to step-up the EU's response to ongoing Human Rights violations? Tuesday, December 4th 2012 / from 08.30 - 10.00...
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June 18, 2012
ALDE statement on hearing on freedom of Bulgarian media
ALDE Press release, 18.06.2012 The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) Group in the European Parliament is a long-standing promoter of human rights and civil liberties inside the European Union and be...
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April 17, 2014
Plenary Speech on Syria and vulnerable communities
http://youtu.be/dmwCvsBBRmc Marietje Schaake - Mr President, it is hard to believe we are ending this parliamentary term, and the discussion on human rights with a resolution on Syria. We need so much more. May the co...
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April 5, 2011
Resolution on the use of sexual violence in conflicts in North Africa and the Middle East
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 17 January 2008 on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime, – having regard to its resolution of 26 November 2009...
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June 19, 2012
Parliamentary Question: Vessels carrying Russian weapons to Bashar Al-Assad regime through EU waters
On 9 June 2012 it was reported that on 26 May 2012 Russian-made weapons were delivered by a vessel, registered under the name "Professor Katsman", in the Syrian harbourof Tartus1. The vessel is said to be registered to N...
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March 16, 2011
Parliamentary Question: United Nations' financial contribution to ICC investigation into Libya
Parliamentary questions16 March 2011 E-002519/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Ana Gomes (S&D) Subject: United Nations' financial contribution to I...
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May 24, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Virtual Schengen border
Parliamentary questions24 May 2011 E-005082/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Renate Weber (ALDE) and Alexander Alvaro (ALDE) S...
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March 10, 2016
Unoffical Arabic translation of EP urgency resolution on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni
القرار الاوروبي عن مصر Please find here the unoffical Arabic translation of the European Parliament urgency resolution on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni, which was adopted on 10 March 2016. The English ve...
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March 8, 2011
Media: Turkey on trial
The European Parliament’s report on Turkey will be voted on this week. It will highlight broader concerns with Turkey’s lack of media freedom.By Marietje Schaake, 8.3.2011, www.hurriyetdailynews.com As some of my read...
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April 20, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Creation of escrow account to hold ongoing payments to Libya's oil industry
Question for written answer E-004312/2011to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Written question P-002993/2011 creation of escrow account to hold ongoing payments to Libya's oil industry not...
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September 3, 2015
Interview - Marietje Schaake: EU technology should not be used to violate human rights
This interview with Marietje Schaake appeared on 3 September 2015 on the European Parliament's website. Technology can help people to express themselves, but it can also be used to violate their human right...
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September 10, 2015
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan
On September 10, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the human rights situation in Azerbaijan. The European Parliament then adopted a resolution on Azerbaijan. Marietje Schaake in her response urged the...
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March 12, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on relations between the EU and the League of Arab States
On March 11, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about the relations between the EU and the League of Arab States and cooperation in countering terrorism. According to Schaake, working together to fight terrori...
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December 12, 2010
Resolution on Uganda: the so-called ‘Bahati bill’ and discrimination against the LGTB population
The European Parliament, – having regard to the international human rights obligations and instruments, including those contained in the UN conventions on human rights and in the European Convention for the Protecti...
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September 14, 2016
Digital reform must be giant leap forward
Today the European Commission revealed its proposals for the revision of the European telecom and copyright frameworks. The review of both is crucial to create a true Digital Single Market in Europe, which prepares Europ...
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April 15, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Imposed self-regulation on intermediaries in the information society
Parliamentary questions15 April 2011 E-003774/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Imposed self-regulation on intermediaries in the information societ...
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June 29, 2016
Global Strategy should be more future proof
Today High Representative Mogherini presents the EU Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy - more than a decade after the 2003 European Security Strategy. Member of European Parliament (ALDE/D66) Marietje Schaake...
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March 14, 2018
US decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium
Speech in the plenary by MEP Marietje Schaake on the US decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (12-15 March 2018).
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February 20, 2018
Letter to HR/VP on anti-hijab protests in Iran
Please find below a letter to High Representative Mogherini sent by Marietje Schaake and supported by 44 colleagues, in which they urge the High Representative to publicly speak out and to call on Iranian officials to im...
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June 9, 2016
Seminar on the EU´s response to disinformation, Brussels
One June 23rd, Marietje Schaake is hosting a seminar together with Guy Verrhofstad and Petras Auštrevičius in the European Parliament on the EU´s response to disinformation. For more information on this event plea...
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February 18, 2015
Parliamentary Questions on the case of Ahmed Douma and other political prisoners in Egypt
Marietje Schaake, together with 52 other Members of the European Parliament, submitted parliamentary questions to Vice-President/High Representative Mogherini, on the case of Ahmed Douma and 229 other activists, who were...
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September 10, 2013
ALDE Motion for a Resolution on the Human Rights Situation in Bahrain
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June 12, 2013
European Parliament key debate on situation in Turkey
On the initiative of the Liberal Group in the European Parliament MEPs will debate the current situation in Turkey. Political groups have drafted a Joint Motion for Resolution that will be the basis of the debate, dur...
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February 15, 2012
Media: EU IT Companies to Get Guidance on Human Rights Issues
Just as European surveillance and mobile-message filtering companies come under increasing pressure to safeguard human rights, two Irish companies have been reported as selling tech to the Syrian regime that is being use...
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June 16, 2011
Press release: Syria's sanctions list needs to be urgently extended amid humanitarian crisis
The current EU sanctions seem to have little or no effect in deterring Al-Assad from continuing his violent crack-down on innocent Syrians. Guy Verhofstadt, ALDE Leader, says the time has come to step up the pressure and...
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July 5, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in the context of the situation in the Arab world and North Africa
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, Yemen and Bahrain, in particular that of 7 April 2011 on the situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen(1), – having regard to its resol...
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October 27, 2014
Media (Left Foot Forward): 'The EU must be more vocal in its criticism of Vladimir Putin'
This article appeared on October 25 on Left Foot Forward.While European governments have taken action against Russia’s violations of Ukrainian sovereignty, too little is being done about its violations of the rights and...
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October 29, 2014
Written Questions on the export of Netclean technology to Turkey
On 29 October, Marietje Schaake submitted Written Questions to the European Commission about the export of Netclean technology to Turkey. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: Export of Netclean technology to Turk...
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July 12, 2016
Relations China must be rules-based
Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), wants European leaders to come to clear agreements with China on the future of our relations. Today and tomorrow, an EU-China summit takes place in Beijing....
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December 6, 2016
Holding AI to account: will algorithms ever be free from bias if they're created by humans?
Cecila Malmstrom publicly speaks of torture. On October 4, when the European politician stood up in parliament to give her support for laws banning the export of items used for implementing the de...
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November 1, 2012
Media: Talking to Europe’s most wired politician - Index on Censorship
In a world where digital policy is written by politicians who barely know how to send an email, Marietje Schaake is a breath of fresh air. Marta Cooper meets the pioneering Dutch MEP.Index on Censorship, Marta Cooper, 01...
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January 16, 2015
Launch event of the Intergroup on the Digital Agenda for Europe
The launch reception of the Intergroup on the Digital Agenda for Europe will take place on 28 January 2015 from 18:30 to 20:00 in the Members Restaurant in the European Parliament in Brussels. We are honoured to annou...
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September 19, 2012
Event: Paneldiscussie bij de WRR Lecture 2012 - 22 november 2012
De jaarlijkse WRR Lecture werd in 2012 uitgesproken door Ron Deibert, hoogleraar Politieke Wetenschappen en directeur van het Canada Centre for Global Security Studies and the Citizen Lab aan de Munk School of Global Aff...
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July 21, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Follow-up regarding restrictive measures to Russian officials in Magnitsky case
Parliamentary questions21 July 2011 E-007179/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Leonidas Donskis (ALDE) , Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE) , Barbara Lochbihler (Ve...
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November 4, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Internet blocking
Parliamentary questions4 November 2010 E-9115/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Alexander Alvaro (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Internet blocki...
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June 9, 2014
Letter to Catherine Ashton on Egypt and trial of journalists
Brussels, 9 June 2014 Honourable Lady Ashton, Recent developments in Egypt are cause for great concern. In a climate of fear and intimidation, elections were held. Many questions about those remain, as critical...
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April 17, 2014
Comments Marietje Schaake on situation in Syria
Today, the European Parliament votes on a human rights resolution concerning Syria and the enduring Syrian crisis. More than four months ago, 2001 Sakharov Prize winner Razan Zaitouneh was kidnapped with her family and s...
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January 16, 2015
Launch event of the Intergroup on the Digital Agenda for Europe
The launch reception of the Intergroup on the Digital Agenda for Europe will take place on 28 January 2015 from 18:30 to 20:00 in the Members Restaurant in the European Parliament in Brussels. We are honoured to annou...
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March 15, 2017
Rule of law must be central in EU-Egypt partnership
The rule of law and human rights must be central to the EU - Egypt partnership The Liberal and Democrat Group in the European Parliament has urged HRVP Federica Mogherini to move the protection of the rule of law and hum...
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February 5, 2014
Media: Zaman on restrictions on digital freedom on Turkey (Turkish)
Zaman, 05.02.2014 AK Parti hükümetinin hızla Meclis’ten geçirerek yasalaştırmaya çalıştığı yeni internet yasa taslağı, Avrupa’da da endişe uyandırdı. AP’nin Hollandalı üyesi Schaake, tasarının Avrupa ilkelerini ihlal et...
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June 30, 2015
MEP Schaake reacts to preliminary deal on Telecoms Single Market
Late last night, after long negotiations, a preliminary deal on the Telecoms Single Market was reached between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. The Latvian Presidency still has to get the official...
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May 4, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Call for targeted EU sanctions to end violence in Syria
Parliamentary questions4 May 2011 E-004407/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Call for targeted EU sanctions to end violence in Syria Given that...
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March 14, 2018
Court of Auditors report on pre-accession support to Turkey
Please find below questions I submitted in response to a critical Court of Auditors report on pre-accession support to Turkey. A Court of Auditor’s(CoA) report released today on EU pre-accession assistance to Turk...
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April 3, 2012
Visit: London April 2012
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April 17, 2014
Joint Statement by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on the review of the dual-use export control system
As part of the update to the EU dual-use regulation, adopted yesterday, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission adopted a joint statement in which they commit to a further update, taking into account the...
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June 8, 2016
Plenary speech on Turkey lifting the parliamentary immunity of 138 members
On June 8, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech on the decision of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey to lift the parliamentary immunity of 138 members. Marietje Schaake calls on the Commission that the EU acts accor...
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April 26, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Call for targeted EU sanctions to end violence in Syria
Question for written answer E-004407/2011 to the Commission, 26.04.11 Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Given that the disproportionate violence used by the Syrian Government against peaceful protestors ha...
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March 11, 2013
MEP: time to put Hezbollah on EU terror list
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) calls on EU leaders to formally add the Shia terrorist organization Hezbollah to the EU list of terrorist organisations. In a written question the Dutch pol...
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April 6, 2017
Letter to President Tajani on planned visit of Syria's representative to the European Parliament
Official letter sent to President Tajani on the 6th of April 2017.Dear President Tajani, Next Monday our colleagues of the Syria Peace Process Support Group (which is not an official EP body) are planning to host the hig...
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September 10, 2015
Written Questions on an Inter-institutional task-force on Iran
On September 10, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on an Inter-institutional task-force on Iran. Author: Ma...
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June 19, 2012
Parliamentary questions: impact of EU sanctions on applications by Iranians for temporary residence permits
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April 18, 2013
Plenary speech on Guantánamo bay
On Thursday 18 April the European Parliament debated the situation in the Guantanamo bay prison, particulary the recent hunger strike of several detainees. The EPP and S&D political groups decided to postpone a vote...
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May 8, 2012
Media: The Acta debate - will innovation be stifled?
By Philip Ebels, 08.05.2012, EUobserver.com Opponents of Acta, the controversial anti-counterfeiting treaty up for vote in the European Parliament in July, say, among other things, that it would stifle innovation. Adv...
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March 13, 2013
Media: Surveillance software used to spy on activists around the world - Salon.com
Technology designed to monitor criminals is used by numerous governments to survey dissentNatasha Lennard, Salon.com, 13.03.2013 FinSpy, a surveillance tool designed to enable law enforcement to monitor computers in c...
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July 18, 2014
MEP: EU needs to assist Nigeria in fight against Boko Haram (Resolution)
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) wants the European Union to help Nigeria in combatting Boko Haram. Today the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Nigeria. Schaake: "T...
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October 26, 2015
Plenary speech on Trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other treatment or punishment
On October 26, during the European Parliament’s plenary meeting, Marietje Schaake presented her report on ‘Trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other treatment or punishment'....
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October 29, 2014
Written Questions on the export of Finspy technology to Bahrain
On 29 October, Marietje Schaake submitted Written Questions to the European Commission about the export of Finspy technology to Bahrain. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: Export of Finspy technology to Bahrain...
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January 27, 2014
Media: Abrar News on visit to Iran (Farsi)
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April 6, 2010
Parliamentary Question: E-skills in the EU
Parliamentary questions6 April 2010 E-2025/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Lena Ek (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: E-skills in the EU E-skills offer opportunities for economic recovery, as w...
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July 7, 2010
Plenary speech on Kosovo and Albania
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the Liberal Group of this Parliament believes that the Western Balkans are a part of Europe, but this is not always an easy message to relay to voters tod...
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November 17, 2015
MEP: Ensuring Internet access in developing countries should not be left to private sector
“Improving access to the Internet in developing countries is too important to leave to the private sector”, says MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66). Schaake states this in response to the trend that large tech companies wan...
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December 20, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Impact of the US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on the EU legal order
Question for written answerto the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE), Baroness Sarah Ludford (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) to the Commission. Subject: Impact of the US National Defense Authoriz...
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July 7, 2011
Plenary speech on Indonesia, including attacks on minorities
Madam President, Indonesia is a beautiful country with deep traditions of pluralism, cultural harmony, religious freedom and social justice, but regrettably we are seeing an increase in extremist attacks against reli...
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July 5, 2012
Written Questions to Catherine Ashton on Syria Files
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May 20, 2015
Plenary debate on the 2014 Progress Report on Turkey
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Madam President, the annual progress report has sadly become a regress report. The concerns we have on the rule of law, separation of powers, human rights and fundamental freedoms are now ev...
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October 21, 2014
Plenary speech on customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine
On 21 October, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine. You may find the text below. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Madam Pres...
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November 11, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Technology exported to Iran by EU‑based companies which is used to violate human rights
Parliamentary questions11 November 2011 E-010306/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR — Technology exported to Iran by EU‑based companies which...
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February 21, 2019
Turkey Faces Crucial Vote on EU Accession Before Local Ballot
The European Union will hold a crucial vote on whether to maintain negotiations to bring Turkey into the bloc before local Turkish elections. On Wednesday, a European parliament committee voted to suspend the years-long...
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February 8, 2016
Written Question on the Juncker letter to Renzi about the EU-Turkey deal
On February 8, Marietje Schaake sent priority Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the letter about the EU-Turkey deal, sent by European Commission President Juncker to Italian Prime Mini...
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January 15, 2015
MEP: Egyptian government must respect human rights (Resolution)
Today the European Parliament adopted a resolution initiated by MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) on the situation in Egypt. Schaake: “We condemn the systematic repression under the regime in Egypt. After Mubarak and Morsi...
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March 6, 2013
Egypt: Resolution on behalf of Liberal Group for Strasbourg March plenary
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May 10, 2016
Written questions on the use of shell companies to evade EU sanctions against Syria
On the 10th of May 2016 MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) submitted the following written questions to the Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, News reports based on the so-calle...
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November 10, 2011
Draft Resolution about ACTA crowdsourced
During the ACTA negotiations, the Parliament had a chance to make it's voice heard. I crowdsourced the resolution, to gain valuable input from members of the public. You can find the document here. [embed]/wp-content/...
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February 11, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Digital illiteracy
Parliamentary questions11 February 2011 E-001203/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Digital illiteracy The Commission has set up a high-level exp...
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October 3, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Arms trade treaty
Parliamentary questions3 October 2011 O-000228/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Anneli Jäätteenmäki, Jelko Kacin, Marietje Schaake, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Ivo Vajgl, Charles Goerens, on...
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October 27, 2015
Response MEP Marietje Schaake to vote on anti-torture and death penalty export controls
A majority of the European Parliament today voted in favour of the report by Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) to strengthen the export controls on goods that could be used to carry out the death penalty or torture, such as el...
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January 26, 2016
Written Question: Follow up question on the EU-Turkey deal and the Commission letter to Turkey
On January 26, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the EU-Turkey deal and the Commission letter to Turkey. Author: Marietje Schaake Su...
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October 22, 2009
Plenary speech on Iran
Marietje Schaak – Mr President, any government derives its legitimacy from providing for the well-being of its own citizens. Any regime that fails at this most basic responsibility loses its legitimacy in the interna...
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November 16, 2011
Plenary speech on banning cluster munitions
Mr President, I can fully agree with the previous two speakers with whom we have worked on this joint motion for a resolution. The Convention on Cluster Munitions entered into force in 2010 and most Member States wer...
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June 17, 2010
Plenary speech on Nepal
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, after a decade of civil war a peace deal was struck in Nepal in 2006, but unfortunately the country has become less peaceful despite the deal. Political fights are resulting in polit...
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May 16, 2012
Visit: Washington May 2012 - GMF Meeting
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March 12, 2012
Parliamentary Question: Online distribution of audiovisual works
Parliamentary questions12 March 2012 E-002768/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Morten Løkkegaard (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Online distribution of audiovisual works...
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May 15, 2018
MEP Schaake responds to EU meetings on Iran
Today, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini meets with the ministers of foreign affairs of Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Iran. They will discuss possible next steps following the withdrawal of the United...
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May 24, 2012
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan
Mr President, as the Eurovision finalists warm up their voices and practise their dance routines, the voices of the people in Azerbaijan are muffled. Much as the authorities may want to make the Eurovision Song Conte...
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April 14, 2012
Visit: Tunisia April 2012
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July 18, 2014
Plenary speech on the situation in Iraq
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the events in Iraq and in fact the entire Middle East are very worrying but the situation does not come out of the blue. The Islamic State (IS) was able t...
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October 27, 2015
Delegation to the United Nations General Assembly
Delegation to the United Nations General Assembly November 2-3 New York Marietje Schaake will take part in the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs and Human Rights committees' delegation to the United Na...
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October 27, 2015
Delegation to the United Nations General Assembly
Delegation to the United Nations General Assembly November 2-3 New York Marietje Schaake will take part in the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs and Human Rights committees' delegation to the United Na...
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May 7, 2013
Media: NATO’s Rasmussen to MEPs: ‘We haven’t coordinated any strike’ with Israel on Syria - EJP
NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen sought to extricate his organisation from accusations of complicity in Israel’s reported air assault on Syria Monday, at a joint debate on the future of European defence coope...
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March 15, 2011
Parliamentary Question: ‘Disclosure Scotland’ procedure
Parliamentary questions15 March 2011 E-002450/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in ’t Veld (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: ‘Disclosure Scotland’ procedure For...
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September 9, 2010
Parliamentary Question: WikiLeaks case, transparency, press freedom and access to information in the EU
Parliamentary questions9 September 2010 E-7329/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: WikiLeaks case, transparency, press freedom and access to information...
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March 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Response to the migration flows in North Africa and the southern Mediterranean
Parliamentary questions31 March 2011 O-000082/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Cecilia Wikström, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Jens Rohde, Sonia Alfano, Louis Michel, Nathalie Griesbeck, Mariet...
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April 15, 2016
Open letter from the European Working Group on Egypt to European leaders and policymakers
On 15 April 2016, Marietje Schaake co-signed the following open letter from the European Working Group on Egypt to European leaders and policymakers: To European leaders and policymakers: We believe it is time...
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June 29, 2013
Blog: Egypt on the brink of a second revolution
While largely unnoticed in the West, Egypt has been inching towards a second revolution. Economic disaster under the Morsi-rule has ignited disquiet and polarization. The European Union has missed opportunities to foster...
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April 13, 2016
Plenary speech on the Report on Turkey
On April 13, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech in the plenary meeting on Turkey. Schaake underlines that we have paid the highest price with the deal on migration, and hopes the Commission and the Council will change t...
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February 11, 2010
Plenary speech on Venezuela
Mr President, the Venezuelan government has unjustly tried to limit free expression and pluralism in the media and on the Internet. These desperate attempts to censor information and expression remind me of Mahm...
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May 30, 2016
Written question to the High Representative on the use of spyware by UAE authorities
Today Marietje Schaake asked the following question to High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini: A new report by Citizen Lab, an interdisciplinary laboratory...
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July 24, 2014
Marietje Schaake on Flight MH17
On 22 July, Marietje Schaake spoke on the downing of MH17 in the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament: On 22 July 2014 Marietje Schaake appeared on BBC Newsnight to speak about the downing of...
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February 19, 2018
Questions to the Council on the attribution of the NotPetya attack
On 19 February 2018, Marietje Schaake submitted the following written questions to the Council on the attribution of the NotPetya attack: Last week, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, the United States, Denmark and...
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November 19, 2014
ISDS - what's going on?
One of the most hotly debated topics around the negotiations of a trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is the so-called Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism. However, many of you may ask, ...
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July 14, 2016
Report on EU-Iran relations
Please find below Marietje Schaake's amendments to the report on EU strategy towards Iran after the nuclear agreementMOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTIONon EU strategy towards Iran after the nuclear agreement(2015...
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June 14, 2012
Letter to Prime Minister Erdoğan on remarks about abortion in Turkey
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October 3, 2013
Press release: Cross-party backing for EU Conference on Syrian refugee crisis
Following the ALDE Group's appeal to the European Union to convene a major humanitarian Conference on the Syrian refugee crisis and to offer refugees a temporary access to the EU last 12 September 2013, the European Parl...
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June 17, 2013
Media: Differing Views on Privacy Shape Europe’s Response to U.S. Surveillance Program - New York Times
Steven Erlanger and Jack Ewing, New York Times, 14.06.2013 Olaf Storbeck, a German columnist, has decided to “ditch Googlemail b/c Prism,” he wrote on Twitter. A London-based writer for Reuters, he is now a customer o...
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October 14, 2015
MEP: New European trade strategy should be implemented quickly
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) welcomes the new trade strategy from the European Commission and hopes they will move quickly to implement it. Today Commissioner Malmström presented the new...
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April 7, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Reproductive rights in Turkey and abroad
Parliamentary questions7 April 2010 E-2111/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Alexander Graf Lambsdorff (ALDE) and Sophia in ’t Veld (ALDE) to the Council Subject: Reproductive rights in Turkey and ab...
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June 29, 2016
MEP: Global Strategy should be more future proof
Today High Representative Mogherini presents the EU Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy - more than a decade after the 2003 European Security Strategy. Member of European Parliament (ALDE/D66) Marietje Scha...
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May 23, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Homophobia in Italy
Parliamentary questions23 May 2011 E-005015/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Gianni Vattimo (ALDE) and Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) Subject: Homophobia in It...
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February 20, 2013
Statement on misinformation in Bahraini press
Monday (18 February 2013) I met with a delegation of Members of the Bahraini Parliament, as well as with the Ambassador of Bahrain. The people in the meeting were: - Mr. Abdulrahman Rashid Bumjeed, MP - Mr. Ahmed E...
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April 20, 2018
Ansip surprises with proposal to step up work with US on cybersecurity
The European Commission surprised tech policy observers this week when it suggested to amp up transatlantic cooperation on cybersecurity, just as Europe’s relations with the US are under strain following the F...
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September 15, 2016
Ars Technica on new EU telco rules
BRUSSELS—At the behest of European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker, the EU’s digital chiefs have set out a raft of proposals in an effort to deliver Internet access to everyone, everywh...
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March 12, 2014
MEP: Syria should be EU human rights priority
Dutch Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), wants the EU to treat the Syrian crisis as an absolute priority. Today the European Parliament will debate about the EU's priorities for the United Na...
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April 6, 2011
From the Bosphorus Straight - EU conference should be in Istanbul
That the European Commission reportedly bears some suspicion of the strength of press freedom in Turkey is understandable, laudable even. Our own views on this topic are well established. That the commission, as we repor...
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June 16, 2011
Parliamentary Question: European financial institutions continuing to fund producers of cluster munitions
Parliamentary questions16 June 2011 E-005858/2011 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Renate Weber (ALDE) and Ivo Vajgl (ALDE) Subject: European financial instituti...
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May 10, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Youth unemployment in the EU
Parliamentary questions10 May 2010 E-3294/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: Youth unemployment in the EU More than 20 % of young people are unemployed in Europe, as was un...
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October 7, 2015
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
On October 7, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate aboutthe situation in Syria. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, I note with regret that there is no one to address here...
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September 30, 2014
Written Question to the High Representative on the case of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia
On September 26, Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) submitted questions to High Representative Ashton on the case of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia. Please find a plain text version and the offici...
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June 12, 2015
Media (BBC) - EU postpones vote on TTIP
On June 12, Marietje Schaake appeared on BBC after the European Parliament postponed the vote on TTIP.Deep divisions emerged in the European Parliament over the EU's planned trade deal with the US known as the Transatlan...
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May 3, 2016
Blog: Europe must be credible advocate of press freedom
At a demonstration in Cairo, Egyptian policemen shot two journalists with rubber bullets. In China, journalist Wang Jing was sentenced to nearly five years in jail; her articles caused 'unrest'. She wrote about demonstra...
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April 11, 2012
Event: ACTA stakeholder hearing - 11 April 2012
Event Date: 11 April 2012 Location: European Parliament room PHS3 C050 Speakers: Mike Masnick - TechDirt Prof. Julian Kinderlerer - European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) Jan Malino...
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April 11, 2012
Event: ACTA stakeholder hearing - 11 April 2012
Event Date: 11 April 2012 Location: European Parliament room PHS3 C050 Speakers: Mike Masnick - TechDirt Prof. Julian Kinderlerer - European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) Jan Malino...
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December 17, 2009
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan, freedom of expression
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, Azerbaijan is signatory to a number of partnerships with the EU. It is active in the neighbourhood policy as well as in the Eastern Partnership. This does not only relate to trade....
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September 15, 2016
Euractiv on EU copyright plans
The European Commission presented a plan today (14 September) to charge internet companies for linking to online news following a heated, two-year-long fight over whether the “Google tax” will h...
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June 14, 2012
Visit: Stockholm June 2012 - EuroDig
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May 31, 2012
Visit: Berlin May 2012 - ECFR
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September 13, 2011
Parliamentary Question: EU-Taiwan trade
Parliamentary questions13 September 2011 O-000197/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Daniel Caspary, Laima Liucija Andrikienė, Paweł Zalewski, Gabriele Albertini, Joachim Zeller, Ioannis Ka...
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May 20, 2010
Plenary speech on religious freedom in Pakistan
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, blasphemy laws in Pakistan, as various colleagues have pointed out, are easily abused by extremists as an excuse to use violence against religious or n...
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April 12, 2016
Letter to VP/HR Mogherini on human rights in Iran, April 2016
Honourable Vice-President/High-Representative, At the Foreign Affairs Council on the 14th of March, you outlined your plans to travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran on the 16th of April with seven of your colleagues...
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January 16, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, it is regrettable we could not have this debate on the terrible situation in Syria with the High Representative herself when she finally did decide to ful...
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May 20, 2010
Plenary speech on Burma
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, Burma will hold so-called elections this year. However, these cannot be free and fair if Buddhist monks are banned from voting and the opposition is no...
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April 11, 2012
Event: ACTA stakeholder hearing - 11 april 2012
Event Date: 11 April 2012 Location: European Parliament room PHS3 C050 Speakers: Mike Masnick - TechDirt Prof. Julian Kinderlerer - European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) Jan Ma...
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November 2, 2012
Media: EU to Tighten Rules on Surveillance Technology Exports - Global Voices
“It is unacceptable that regimes in Syria and Iran can use European technologies to violate human rights”. Global Voices, Leila Nachawati, 31.10.2012 Activists have been fighting the battle against technology exports...
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May 12, 2011
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan
Mr President, while we welcome the release from prison of c and Emin Milli, the good news about Azerbaijan ends about there. The European Parliament is very concerned about the massive crackdown on freedom of express...
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September 15, 2016
Techdirt on European copyright plans
EU Announces Absolutely Ridiculous Copyright Proposal That Will Chill Innovation, Harm Creativityfrom the how-hard-did-they-work-to-make-it-this-bad? dept This is not a surprise given the earlier...
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May 22, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation of Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries
Please find my press release calling for an EU action plan for a regional emergency action plan for Syria here. The complete text of the joint motion for a resolution on the situation of Syrian refugees in neighbourin...
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June 30, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Recent protests in Belarus and possible IMF loan to Belarus
Parliamentary questions30 June 2011 E-006360/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Recent protests in Belarus and possi...
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December 11, 2012
Media: EU: Enact Controls on Digital Weapons Trade - HRW.org
HRW.org, 11.12.2012 The European Union should enact new controls on internet surveillance technologies that have enabled human rights violations, Human Rights Watch and Reporters Without Borders said today. The Europe...
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October 11, 2017
Blog on the Iran Deal
Judy Asks: Should the Iran Deal Be Scrapped? Response by Marietje Schaake, Member of the European Parliament No. The rare diplomatic unity in the international community that resulted in the JCPOA should s...
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December 10, 2013
Plenary speech on the 2013 progress report on Albania
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, Albania has been taking important steps towards meeting the EU criteria but, while we acknowledge that, this Parliament clearly defines the many areas...
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March 24, 2014
Video: Roundtable on a European Perspective on Iran
On March 24th Marietje Schaake spoke in a roundtable hosted by the Atlantic Council of the US in Washington D.C. about her recent visit to Iran and discussed the latest developments in EU-Iran relations. Below you wil...
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March 14, 2013
Media: Time to put Hezbollah on EU terror list - Left Foot Forward
Marietje Schaake, Left Foot Forward, 13.03.2013 What is the most effective way to persuade people to end violence? This difficult question manifests itself in different ways on the European political agenda. This...
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October 7, 2011
Parliamentary Question: The EU's response to the Arab spring: Erasmus Mundus
Parliamentary questions7 October 2011 E-008994/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: The EU's response to the Arab spring: Erasmus Mundus On 27 Sept...
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February 15, 2018
Letter to HR/VP Mogherini on the situation of the LGBTI community in Azerbaijan. Follow up on written questions
Please see below the letter sent by Ms Schaake and Ms in ´t Veld on 15 February 2018 and the answer of VP/HR Mogherini.
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May 22, 2012
Written Declaration on Open and Collaborative Government
Click on this button if you wish to sign WD 19/2012 (MEP's only) The internet has created an increasing expectation of transparency in society. The European Parliament should aim to lead by example, providing institut...
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March 14, 2013
Draft report on 'the Freedom of Press and Media in the World"
I'm happy to share my draft report on 'the Freedom of Press and Media in the World'. This report builds on the discussion paper and the many comments and ideas I received following my call for input, for which I am very...
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January 22, 2019
EU Lawmaker on Troubled Transatlantic Ties: ‘We Need to Have Contingency Plans in Place’
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March 9, 2015
Letter to Commissioner Moscovici on reduced VAT rates for digital books
On March 6th, Marietje Schaake and other MEPs in the ALDE Group wrote a letter to Commissioner Moscovici. They respond to a ruling of the European Court of Justice concerning VAT rates on electronic books. According to t...
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June 23, 2015
Written Questions on GCC-EU human rights cooperation
On June 23, Marietje Schaake together with nine other MEPs submitted Parliamentary Written Questions to Commission Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, on human rights cooperation...
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August 28, 2014
Written Question to the High Representative on the case of Héla Boujneh in Tunisia
On 28 August, Marietje Schaake submitted a written question to High Representative Catherine Ashton concerning the case of the arrest of Héla Boujneh in Tunisia. Please find a plain text version and the official document...
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October 13, 2011
Plenary speech on the American Jobs Act
Madam President, America and the EU face similarly large challenges when it comes to resolving the economic crisis, and cooperation should be our intention in order to sustain this recovery. There is, however, a serio...
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March 1, 2018
Critics take on ‘nonsense’ EU plan to fight illegal online content
The European Commission published a new recommendation Thursday pushing Big Tech to take down flagged terrorist propaganda in an hour. But what happens if Facebook, Google, Twitter and their peers fail to comply? Nothi...
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February 8, 2017
Ten questions on CETA
What is CETA? The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is a trade agreement between the EU and Canada. Negotiations on this agreement started in 2009. The goal is to strengthen the economic cooperation betw...
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February 15, 2012
Press release: Verhofstadt calls on EU to back Syrian National Council
Intervening today in a debate on Syria in Strasbourg, Guy Verhofstadt, ALDE group leader, called for the EU High Representative to have a clear strategy towards Syria when she attends the planned 'Contact Group for the F...
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September 8, 2016
Comment on Geen Stijl ruling
Today, the European Court of Justice ruled that Dutch news website GeenStijl violated European copyright laws by hyperlinking to leaked Playboy photos. The Court ruled on fundamental questions about the nature of copyrig...
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February 3, 2015
Media (dpa): MEP: Oettinger acting as 'voice of vested interests' on net issues
This article appaeared on dpa-news.de. By Joop Hazenberg, dpa Photo: Bram Belloni (c) 2013 A Dutch MEP has launched an intergroup in Parliament to pressure the European Commission and member states to create a "fut...
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November 16, 2011
Plenary speech on EU - US summit on 28 November 2011
Madam President, the campaign season has clearly started in the United States, which means that there is less and less focus on the rest of the world. In Europe, even though unfortunately we cannot elect the Presiden...
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January 22, 2013
Media: International free speech roundup - Index on censorship
Daisy Williams, Index on Censorship, 18.01.2013 On 17 January, the European Parliament endorsed a resolution addressing ongoing human rights violations in Bahrain. The resolution, led by Dutch European Parliament memb...
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January 10, 2012
Media: Marietje on France24 on Al-Assad's speech
The panel discusses what the one-and-a-half hour speech tells us about the strength of the regime of Bashar al al-Assad, besieged as it is by sanctions and under continued pressure from within. Marietje comments from the...
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October 9, 2013
Plenary speech on Syrian refugees
"Mr President, for two and a half years we have been eye-witnesses to the horrible war in Syria, and politically and diplomatically the EU has stood on the sidelines while Syrians are facing the worst atrocities...
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June 13, 2012
Discussion paper on my report on Digital Freedoms in EU foreign policy - share your thoughts!
Discussion paper Marietje Schaake MEP (D66/ALDE) "By vastly expanding the capacity of individuals to enjoy their right to freedom of opinion and expression, which is an “enabler” of other human rights, the Internet b...
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October 3, 2017
MEP: Europe's silence on Egypt’s human rights violations is deafening
For the first time since 2015, the European Parliament today debates the state of play of EU-Egypt relations. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) has consistently called for a critical EU respon...
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October 10, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Internet disconnection laws in Europe
Parliamentary questions10 October 2011 E-008794/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Internet disconnection laws in Europe Via the press(1), it h...
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April 4, 2014
Plenary debate on Europe's common foreign policy
On April 3rd the European Parliament debated the European Common Foreign and Security Policy in what presumeably was High Representative Catherine Ashton's last plenary debate in the current parliamentary term. According...
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June 17, 2010
Media: EU approves ban on tools of torture
The EU passed a resolution today banning the trade on equipment designed for torture, hailing the move as a step forward in the fight to protect human rights. But as the world’s biggest arms fair continues in Paris, will...
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January 17, 2019
Letter to the Romanian presidency on progress of the dual use file
With great regret I learned that the Council Working Party responsible for the reform of the EU‘s export regime of dual use items was once again unable to reach a Council position in order to start negotiations with Euro...
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November 23, 2016
EU lawmaker calls for investigation after Reuters report on jet fuel to Syria
A European Union lawmaker has asked the bloc's foreign policy chief to launch an investigation after Reuters reported that Russian tankers had carried jet fuel to Syria through EU waters.The shipm...
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May 26, 2016
Letter on the lack of progress in transferring funds to help Syrian refugees
Honourable Vice-President/High-Representative, We are writing to express our utmost concern about the lack of progress in transferring funds intended to help Syrian refugees in countries in the region, primarily in Tu...
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April 12, 2011
Parliamentary Question: The EU's inappropriate reaction to the use of violence in Bahrain
Parliamentary questions12 April 2011 E-003637/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE) Subject: The EU's inappropriate reaction to...
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May 22, 2013
Plenary speech on EU trade and investment agreement negotiations with the US
Please find my press release about the mandate for the negotiations on a trade and investment treaty with the US (TTIP) here. The complete text of the motion for a resolution on the negotiating mandate can be found on...
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November 6, 2012
Visit: Baku November 2012 - Internet Governance Forum
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April 11, 2012
Event: Internet Freedom Seminar - 11 April 2012
Date: 11 April 2012 Location: European Parliament PHS5 B1 Speakers: Ben Wagner, European University Institute in Florence Kristo Lehtonen, Nokia Siemens Networks Luis Neves, Deutsche Telekom Antoan...
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March 30, 2012
Visit: Barcelona March 2012 - Liberal International
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May 10, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Call for strong and united EU position at the Special Session of the UN Human Rights Council on the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic
Parliamentary questions10 May 2011 E-004553/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Call for strong and united EU position at the Special Session of the...
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May 23, 2016
Nine takeaways on trade and technology
On my initiative the European Parliament's International Trade Committee is organising a hearing tomorrow on the international digital trade in goods and services. Cross-border trade, (digital) rights and the use and reg...
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July 7, 2016
Plenary debate on Bahrain
On Thursday July 7th, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech during the plenary debate on the situation in Bahrain. Schaake emphasizes that the ungoing repression, stripping of citizenship and high prison sentences for simp...
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December 14, 2018
"EP adopts resolution condemning human rights violations in Egypt"
The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Thursday condemning “continuous restrictions on fundamental democratic rights” in Egypt and calling on the Egyptian government to end its crackdown on human rights wo...
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December 22, 2015
Written Questions on Tunisia sentencing six men to prison for homosexuality
On December 22, Marietje Schaake together with Sophie in 't Veld (both D66/ALDE) submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the sentencing...
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September 16, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Iran — dual nationality
Parliamentary questions16 September 2010 E-7375/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Iran — dual nationality Does the Commission know how many citizen...
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March 22, 2012
Parliamentary Questions: Price-tagging of artefacts in Turkey
Parliamentary questions22 March 2012 E-003115/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Price-tagging of artefacts in Turkey Turkey has reportedly(1) taken...
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January 11, 2011
Parliamentary Question: US subpoenas in relation to Wikileaks and EU data protection rules
Parliamentary questions11 January 2011 O-000003/2011 Question for oral answer to the Council Rule 115 Sophia in 't Veld, Renate Weber, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Sonia Alfano, Jens Rohde, Gianni Vattimo, Marietje S...
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October 16, 2017
MEP: EU finally imposes sanctions on Myanmar
European Ministers of Foreign Affairs today imposed targeted sanctions against Myanmar. As a result, high-ranking army officials will no longer be welcome in Europe. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaa...
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October 22, 2014
Letter to High Representative Ashton on the case of Nasrin Sotoudeh
On 22 October, Marietje Schaake together with other Members of the European Parliament, wrote a letter to High Representative Ashton and Special Representative Lambrinidis to call for action on the case of Nasrin Sotoude...
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June 10, 2015
Plenary speech on sport and Human Rights, including in the context of the Baku European Games
Please read Schaake's press release: MEP: No European politicians to European Games in Baku until political prisoners are released. Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, the Azerbaijani authorities are eage...
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May 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh
Parliamentary questions31 May 2011 O-000141/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Norica Nicolai, Ivo Vajgl, Kristiina Ojuland, Marielle De Sarnez, Marietje Schaake, Olle Schmidt, on behalf of...
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November 28, 2014
Event: Panel on netneutrality
On the 3rd of December Marietje Schaake will participate as a panel member at a summit on Internet Governance. The topic of the panel is net neutrality and the panel will discuss such issues the competing visions of net...
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September 28, 2012
Visit: Rabat September 2012 - GMF Atlantic Dialogue
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March 19, 2012
Visit: Toronto 2012 - Toronto Cyber Dialogue
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October 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: China's Internet restriction policy
Parliamentary questions31 October 2011 E-009891/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: China's Internet restriction policy The United States is repor...
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February 23, 2018
Q and A with MEP Marietje Schaake on Big Tech on the European stage
Q and A with MEP Marietje Schaake The liberal ALDE group’s spokesperson on transatlantic trade and digital trade has emerged as a leading critic of Big Tech on the European stage. By Janosch Delcker...
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December 10, 2015
Opinion (Politico) - Europe needs to toughen up on its Saudi ally
On December 10, Marietje Schaake wrote an op-ed on Politico concerning Saudi Arabia. Europe needs to toughen up on its Saudi ally Saudi Arabia’s troubling role in terror financing warrants a new EU strategy....
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July 4, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Mr President, it has been six weeks since the gruesome videos of the Hula massacre found their way to the Internet. Murdered children were considered a ‘tipping-point’ by many but, just like the words ‘never again’,...
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September 8, 2010
Parliamentary Question: President al-Bashir in Kenya
Parliamentary questions8 September 2010 E-6988/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: President al-Bashir in Kenya Is the High Representative of the Uni...
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January 21, 2010
Plenary speech on recent attacks on religious minorities in Egypt and in Malaysia
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, in the week of Egyptian Orthodox Christmas, an attack took place killing and wounding 20 Coptic Egyptians. Although the attack can be seen as a criminal act of individuals, various ot...
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January 17, 2018
European Parliament adopts position on export control reform
A large majority of the European Parliament has just voted to fundamentally overhaul the European export control system on dual use items. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) welcomes today's vo...
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July 7, 2016
Plenary debate on the new EU strategy on China
On Thursday July 7th, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech during the plenary debate on the new EU strategy on China. Schaake underlines that intensifying relations must never lead to turning blind eye to human rights vio...
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September 1, 2014
Written question to the High Representative on the case of Maryam al-Khawaja in Bahrain
On 1 September, Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to High Representative Catherine Ashton concerning the case of the arrest of Maryam al-Khawaja in Bahrain. Please find a plain text version and the official d...
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November 14, 2013
Priority questions to Council on review of restrictive measures against Iranian individuals
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December 8, 2015
Written Question on exports of sensitive military materials to Iran, Myanmar, Sudan and Syria
On December 8, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning exports of sensitive military materials to Iran, Myanmar, Sudan and Syria. Author: Mar...
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November 23, 2012
Parliamentary questions to Catherine Ashton: EU action after Presidential Declaration by Egyptian President Morsy.
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December 4, 2012
Media: Nations Meet to Discuss Web Rules - Wall Street Journal
Rory Jones, Wall Street Journal, 03.12.2012 The question of who rules the Internet and how is being debated at a 12-day conference in Dubai. The World Conference on International Telecommunications, which started M...
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July 3, 2012
Plenary speech on ACTA
Mr President, we have been joined by millions of Europeans who voiced protests against ACTA and I want to recognise this historic movement and build on it in a constructive way. Now is the time for open, collaborativ...
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November 25, 2010
Plenary speech on Tibet, plans to make Chinese the main language of instruction
Marietje Schaake – Madam President, culture and cultural expressions underpin people’s values and identity. In the words of Aristotle, it is not about outward appearance but about inward significance. Culture, whe...
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October 26, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Internet blocking and child pornography
Parliamentary questions26 October 2010 E-8802/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Alexander Alvaro (ALDE) and Nadja Hirsch (ALDE) Su...
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December 13, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation in Egypt
Mr President, this is another urgent appeal for leadership by Vice-President/High Representative Ashton. Early last year the EU made a promise to our citizens and to people in North Africa and the Middle East wh...
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April 18, 2013
Plenary speech on freedom of expression in Vietnam
The Parliament debated the restrictions on freedom of expression and digital freedoms in Vietnam. Marietje has been vocal in addressing the policies of the Vietnamese government and initiated a Resolution that was adopte...
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September 1, 2015
Written Questions on press freedom in Turkey
On September 1st, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning press freedom in Turkey. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: Press freedo...
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September 9, 2010
Plenary speech on Kenya, failure to arrest President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan
Marietje Schaake − Madam President, Kenya, as well as other African countries, is an essential partner of the EU in a number of key areas such as security, development and trade. Africa played a crucial role in th...
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July 3, 2012
Plenary speech on EU-Israel agreement on conformity assessment and acceptance of industrial products
Mr President, today we are discussing the oral question that seeks to clarify in a binding way appropriate measures to ensure that the EU will not import medicines or other pharmaceutical products from the Occupied T...
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January 21, 2015
Video: Hearing on human rights and technologies
Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries Wednesday 21 January 2015, 9.00-11.30 Please find below the video registration of the...
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October 22, 2014
ALDE MEP Schaake reacts on preferential market access to the European market for Ukrainian companies
Tomorrow, the European Parliament votes on prolonging preferential market access to the European market for Ukrainian companies. Yesterday, the Trade committee of the Parliament already supported this extension. Member o...
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November 30, 2015
Written Questions on the EU-Saudi Arabia relationship
On November 30, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the EU-Saudi Arabia relationship and the human rights situatio...
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September 16, 2016
Torrentfreak on CJEU McFadden ruling
EU Court: Open WiFi Operator Not Liable For Pirate Users By Andy on September 16, 2016https://torrentfreak.com/eu-court-open-wifi-operator-not-liable-for-pirate-users-160916/ The Court...
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June 17, 2010
Plenary speech on executions in Libya
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, Europe as a community of values is also a union where the death penalty is entirely banned and I am very proud of that. Libya not only resists abolishing the death penalty, it a...
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May 18, 2010
Plenary speech on institutional aspects of accession by the European Union to the ECHR
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Madam President, as we review the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, let us be reminded that its creation truly marks a success for liberal democracy and a commitment to effec...
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April 5, 2011
On the situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen - motion
pursuant to Rule 110(4) of the Rules of Procedure replacing the motions by the following groups: PPE (B7‑0249/2011) Verts/ALE (B7‑0251/2011) ECR (B7‑0252/2011) S&D (B7‑0253/2011) ALDE (B7‑0254/2011)...
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September 13, 2012
Visit: Berlin September 2012 - Conference "The Internet and Human Rights"
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October 28, 2010
Parliamentary Question: ACTA — a law enforcement treaty?
Parliamentary questions28 October 2010 E-8847/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: ACTA — a law enforcement treaty? There is public concern worldwide...
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March 12, 2012
Debate on human rights violations in Bahrain
Madam President, the sponsoring of the Word Economic Forum in Davos this year by the Government of Bahrain shows its ambition to belong and to be taken seriously by the international and business communities. Bahr...
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June 14, 2012
Plenary speech on cases of impunity in the Philippines
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, President Aquino declared that human rights, good governance and the fight against corruption will be a priority. He wants clear policies against extra-ju...
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January 17, 2018
Plenary speech on update of the dual-use regulation
Please find here the speech of Marietje Schaake in the European Parliament on 17 January 2018: Further information: January 2018: The final report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament...
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March 12, 2013
Video: Marietje Schaake on youth unemployment
Education and entrepreneurship should be an integral part of open and vibrant societies in which economic development is within reach for everyone. Knowledge is the most valuable asset of the EU. We must continue to inve...
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December 4, 2018
EU's Vestager Urged to Probe How Tech Giants Cash In on Ads
By Aoife White 4 December 2018, 00:00 CET European Union antitrust enforcers are being urged to scrutinize how ads fuel profits at tech giants such as Google and Facebook Inc. as watchdogs from France to Australia start...
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May 25, 2016
Written question on European arms and dual-use goods to Egypt
To the Vice-President/High Commissioner, Federica Mogherini On 25 May, Amnesty International released a report in which it becomes clear that since 2013, thirteen EU countries have exported weapons and dual use goods...
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March 27, 2019
European Parliament votes on foreign affairs budget
The European Parliament just determined its position on the European foreign affairs budget for 2021-2027, which amounts to almost 90 billion euro. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) was closel...
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October 8, 2013
Plenary Speech on EU-China investment treaty
Mr President, it is the right time to open negotiations on a direct investment treaty between the EU and China to substitute the current 26 existing bilateral treaties between China and EU Member States. EU-C...
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July 24, 2015
Written Questions on the No Disconnect Strategy
On July 24, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the No Disconnect Strategy. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: Follow-up on the No Disc...
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June 16, 2010
Parliamentary Question: The situation of the Jordan River with special regard to the Lower Jordan River area
Parliamentary questions16 June 2010 O-0092/2010 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Paolo De Castro, Véronique De Keyser, Jo Leinen, Adrian Severin, on behalf of the S&D Group Liisa Jaakonsaar...
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September 24, 2012
Media: What is stewardship in cyberspace? - Cyber Dialogue 2012
Marietje Schaake spoke at the Cyber Dialogue 2012 in Toronto. The video below gives an impression of the conference and its main topics. Cyber Dialogue 2012 - What is Stewardship in Cyberspace from Munk School on...
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September 8, 2016
Politico on freedom of panorama
Sharing a photograph of the Eiffel Tower at night on Facebook without paying for it could land you in hot water. Even if it’s just a holiday memento.Such quirks of EU copyright law will persist...
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July 9, 2018
MEPS raise concerns on digital security measures
A group of more than 30 MEPs sent the following letter to European Parliament Tajani, and Secretary General Welle. Dear President Tajani, Dear Secretary General Welle, ...
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February 22, 2019
Biden calls on candidates not to ‘aid and abet’ foreign election interference
U.S. intelligence agencies confirm that Russia and other bad actors are continuing to interfere in U.S. democracy and will want to have their say in our next presidential contest. But stopping the United States’ enemies...
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April 18, 2012
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR - German ship carrying Iranian arms for Syrian regime
Parliamentary Questions18 April 2012 Question for written answer E-004020/2012 to the Commission (Vice-President / High Representative) Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR - German ship carrying Ira...
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July 4, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation in Egypt
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the Egyptian people have been joined by us and many across the world in celebrating the historic moment of the election of the first President to be el...
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April 27, 2015
2nd International Conference on Internet Science
2nd International Conference on Internet Science May 27-29 Keynote speech Marietje Schaake: May 28, 16:00 Flagey Building, Rue du Belvédère 27, Brussels The 2nd international conference on Internet Scienc...
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December 10, 2015
Letter to European Commission President Juncker and First Vice-President Timmermans on the deal between the EU and Turkey
On December 10, Marietje Schaake together with 33 other Members of the European Parliament sent an open letter to European Commission President Juncker and First Vice-President Timmermans. It requests the Commission t...
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February 14, 2012
Plenary speech on radio spectrum policy
Madam President, at times when many people are sceptical about Europe and wonder what it can concretely deliver to them, businesses, cultural and economic development, it is nice to be able to bring some good news....
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May 30, 2012
Event: "Facing Challenges to the Internet Governance Regime: A European Perspective Workshop"
“Facing Challenges to the Internet Governance Regime: A European Perspective Workshop“ June 19th from 15.00 to 18.00 in room PHS5 B001 European Parliament The workshop will deal with several aspects of internet gove...
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January 19, 2016
Plenary speech on the Digital Single Market report
On January 19, the European Parliament adopted its report on the Digital Single Market. Earlier this day Marietje Schaake adressed the plenary. Please read Schaake's response to the report and watch her speech in the...
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October 19, 2012
Visit: Abidjan October 2012 - Liberal International
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October 5, 2012
Visit: Budapest October 2012 - Budapest Cyber Conference
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May 1, 2012
Visit: Cairo May 2012 - European Parliament delegation
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April 18, 2012
Visit: Stockholm April 2012 - Stockholm Internet Forum
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May 7, 2012
Visit: Oslo May 2012 - Oslo Freedom Forum
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November 21, 2013
MEP: We need clarity on EU cyber war capabilities
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) calls on EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton to provide clarification on whether the EU is developing offensive capabilities in cyber defence. “It look...
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July 3, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation in Egypt
Marietje Schaake addresses the plenary sitting of the European Parliament on the situation in Egypt on the eve of the ousting of President Morsi on July 3rd 2013. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr...
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January 18, 2011
Press release: MEP calls on EU to defend free speech in wake of Tunisian turmoil
Congratulating the Tunisian people on their persistence in speaking up for opportunities and freedom in the face of violent oppression, ALDE MEP Marietje Schaake (D66,Netherlands) called on the EU to step up its fight fo...
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April 25, 2018
The three things the EU should be doing for the Syrian people
As we speak, representatives of more than 85 countries meet in Brussels to attend the second - ministerial - day of the Syria conference, co-hosted by the EU and the United Nations. In the run-up to today, one message in...
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October 5, 2016
Plenary speech on Syria
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September 18, 2015
Report on trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Draft report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1236/2005 concerning trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, tort...
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November 26, 2014
Export controls on dangerous technologies need smart implementation
Not a day goes by without news about cyber-attacks, failing digital security and hacking operations. Only yesterday, new research revealed the use of some of the most sophisticated intrusion software seen to date. We...
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May 20, 2010
Plenary speech on the situation in Thailand
Marietje Schaake – Madam President, Thailand is going through a violent crisis with the red-shirt demonstrators on the one hand, and the army and the yellow-shirts on the other. Around 80 people have already lost the...
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October 20, 2010
Plenary speech on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA)
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, yesterday, the Commission adopted a strategy to mainstream the legally binding EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. As liberals, we proposed this, so this is music to my ears....
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September 6, 2016
Iran Resolution after AFET vote
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September 18, 2012
Own initiative report on a Digital Freedom Strategy in EU Foreign Policy
MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on a Digital Freedom Strategy in EU Foreign Policy (2012/2094(INI)) The European Parliament, – having regard to the resolution of the UN Human Rights Council of...
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July 5, 2017
Any future EU-Turkey relations should be rooted in rule of law conditions
The European Parliament will debate the annual progress report on Turkey today at 15:00 in Strasbourg. The votes will take place tomorrow at 12:30. MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE): "The relationship betwe...
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May 25, 2016
Press release: MEP wants clarification from Commission on exported arms to Egypt
On May 25, Amnesty International released a report documenting that thirteen European Member States have exported arms and other goods that can be used for repression, despite European agreements to suspend these transf...
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August 26, 2016
Event on Internet Freedom, 9-9-2016
On Friday 9 September, Marietje Schaake will take part in an event on Internet Freedom in Strasbourg. Draft programme8:30 Registration of participants and welcome coffee9:30 Opening and welcome by Mr Thorbjørn Jagland, S...
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November 21, 2017
Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace call to protect the core of the internet
NEW DELHI, Nov. 21, 2017, The Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) today released a call to action by all Internet stakeholders to safeguard the general availability and integrity of the Internet. GCS...
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September 6, 2018
New opportunity to get the EU’s copyright directive on the right track
Before summer the European Parliament rejected the mandate of the JURI-committee to start negotiations with EU Member States on the reform of the EU’s copyright directive. As a result of this vote, every MEP now had the...
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March 19, 2018
MEP (D66/ALDE) regrets failure to impose sanctions on Iran and Russia after Syria violence
European Ministers of Foreign Affairs just added four individuals to European sanctions list in response to the continued violence in Syria. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) regrets that no t...
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September 16, 2016
ECFR roundtable on China MES
By December 2016, the EU has to decide whether it will grant China the Market Economy Status (MES). This decision will have a large impact on China’s relations with the European Union and its member states for years to c...
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April 11, 2012
Event: Internet Freedom Seminar - 11 April 2012
Date: 11 April 2012 Location: European Parliament PHS5 B1 Speakers: Ben Wagner, European University Institute in Florence Kristo Lehtonen, Nokia Siemens Networks Luis Neves, Deutsche Telekom Antoan...
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November 11, 2015
Written Questions on the ISIL terrorist listing
On November 11, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions in response to the leaked Russian draft proposals on the Syrian c...
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February 3, 2013
Visit: Munich January 2012 - Munich Security Conference
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May 10, 2012
Visit: Istanbul May 2012 - European Weekendschool
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November 14, 2012
Visit: Monaco November 2012 - Monaco Media Forum
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August 22, 2012
Visit: Berlin August 2012 - Campus Party
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January 26, 2016
Badawi placed in an isolated prison cell: the ALDE Group calls on Saudi Arabia to immediately release him
Saudi blogger, Raif Badawi, Sakharov Prize Laureate in 2015, has been moved to an isolated cell on the second day after he started a new hunger strike. Earlier in December 2015, a few days ahead of the Sakharov...
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December 14, 2015
Written Questions on Turkey detaining 3,000 refugees after EU deal
On December 14, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the detention of about 3,000 migrants and refugees in Turkey. Author: Marietje Schaak...
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June 13, 2014
Letter to Catherine Ashton on the appointment of Sam Kutesa as President UNGA
Brussels, 13 June 2014 Honourable Lady Ashton, Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sam Kutesa, is now the president of the United Nations General Assembly. He was appointed earlier this week to this position, witho...
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October 21, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Maikel Nabil
Parliamentary questions21 October 2011 E-009498/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Johannes Cornelis van Baalen (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR — Maikel Nabil ...
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March 28, 2012
Debate on enlargement report for Turkey
Mr President, today we call for a renewed boost in EU-Turkish relations and to open the negotiation chapters on the most essential issues now: the chapters on fundamental freedoms, justice and the rule of law. Our...
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May 12, 2016
Plenary speech on Crimean Tatars
On May 12, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech in which she underlines the need for EU assistance against the violations on minorities of the Crimean Tatars, who face violence, forced disappearances and even killings....
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September 30, 2014
Media (FT): Arbitration may be dropped from EU-US trade deal, says Malmström
By Peter Spiegel in Brussels and Shawn Donnan in London. September 29, 2014 8:33 pm Find the article at the Financial Times. The EU’s incoming trade chief on Monday raised the possibility that controversial investor pr...
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May 20, 2015
Media (The Parliament Magazine) - TTIP: EU must be strategic in determining priorities
This article by Marietje Schaake was published in The Parliament Magazine.Parliament has secured a number of victories in the TTIP negotiations, but many key issues are still to be discussed, writes Marietje Schaake....
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December 22, 2015
Written Questions on CIA renditions, special tribunals and Guantánamo Bay
On December 22, Marietje Schaake together with other MEPs (cross-party) submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on CIA renditions, special...
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June 9, 2010
Parliamentary Question: 'Gag law' in Italy
Parliamentary questions9 June 2010 O-0086/2010 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Sonia Alfano, Sophia in 't Veld, Luigi de Magistris, Marietje Schaake, Cecilia Wikström, Leonidas Donskis, Nathali...
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September 20, 2013
Event: Roundtable discussion on netneutrality
On Thursday September 26th from 10.30 to 12.00, MEP Marietje Schaake will host a stakeholder roundtable discussion in the European Parliament (room ASP 5G1) to discuss the importance of preserving an open and neutral int...
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May 30, 2012
Event: "Facing Challenges to the Internet Governance Regime: A European Perspective Workshop"
“Facing Challenges to the Internet Governance Regime: A European Perspective Workshop“ June 19th from 15.00 to 18.00 in room PHS5 B001 European Parliament The workshop will deal with several aspects of internet gove...
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July 22, 2015
Transatlantic Week: roundtable sessions on TTIP and Internet Governance
Roundtable Sessions in the Transatlantic Week July 21-23 Captiol Hill, Washington D.C. Organised by Transatlantic Policy Network Transatlantic Week Transatlantic Week includes discussion fora focusing...
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July 22, 2015
Transatlantic Week: roundtable sessions on TTIP and Internet Governance
Roundtable Sessions in the Transatlantic Week July 21-23 Captiol Hill, Washington D.C. Organised by Transatlantic Policy Network Transatlantic Week Transatlantic Week includes discussion fora focusing...
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September 5, 2017
France 24 debate on elections in Kenya
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August 28, 2011
Media: Western spy tools aid in crackdown on Arab dissent
The interrogation of Abdul Ghani Al Khanjar followed a pattern. First, Bahraini jailers took the 39-year-old school administrator and human rights activist in a windowless room two stories below ground in the Gulf kingdo...
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January 30, 2017
Letter to HR/VP Mogherini on the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Iran
Last Friday, Marietje Schaake sent a letter to High-Representative Federica Mogherini on the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, imprisoned in Iran. The letter below was co-signed by Molly Scott Cato, Frederique Ries, Jud...
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August 12, 2015
Letter to the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs on human rights in Angola
On August 12, Marietje Schaake together with other MEPs sent a letter to High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs / Vice President of the European Commission Mogherini on human rights in Angola. Please find t...
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May 6, 2010
Recent statements by Catholic leaders on paedophilia
ORAL QUESTION WITH DEBATE pursuant to Rule 115 of the Rules of Procedure by Baroness Sarah Ludford, Renate Weber, Sophia in 't Veld, Leonidas Donskis, Gianni Vattimo, Cecilia Wikström, Ivo Vajgl, Jelko Kacin, Nathalie Gr...
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October 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Illicit trade in cultural goods and heritage
31 October 2011 E-009825/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Morten Løkkegaard (ALDE) Subject: Illicit trade in cultural goods and heritage Illicit traffic in cul...
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June 10, 2015
MEP: No European politicians to European Games in Baku until political prisoners are released
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) calls on European leaders not to attend official ceremonies during the European Games in Azerbaijan, until political prisoners are released. Today the Europea...
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October 4, 2016
European Parliament debate on anti-torture vote
Watch the short version of the debate in the European Parliament today on the trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other treatment or punishment...
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March 3, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Scope of EU‑imposed asset freezes
Parliamentary questions3 March 2011 E-001808/2011 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Scope of EU‑imposed asset freezes With reference to the article htt...
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March 17, 2011
Report on the cultural dimensions of the EU’s external actions
(2010/2161(INI)), Report rapporteur: Marietje Schaake, Committee on Culture and Education, adopted on 17.03.11, unanimity MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on the cultural dimensions of the EU’s extern...
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December 15, 2010
Plenary speech on Human rights in the world 2009 and EU policy on the matter
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Madam President, we are celebrating a significant day with the award of the Sakharov Prize today, but we have a lot more work to do than that. I would like to highlight a few elements from t...
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October 3, 2014
Letter to the Bahraini government on the case of Nabeel Rajab
On 2 October, Marietje Schaake together with Ana Gomes wrote an urgent letter to the Bahraini authorities concerning the case of Nabeel Rajab. The prominent rights activist was arrested on October 1st and faces prosecuti...
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June 7, 2013
Media: EU to discuss having Hezbollah on terror list - Jewish News One
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July 2, 2012
EIF Governors on the highest priorities to reach the targets of the Digital Agenda
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June 9, 2011
Plenary speech on Guantánamo, imminent death penalty decision
Mr President, no one will disagree that terrorism needs to be prevented and that suspects need to be tried and held accountable, brought to justice in a fair trial, but in the so-called war on terror, we risk co...
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February 6, 2013
Speech on the 22nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council during February plenary
Mr President, the need to protect and promote human rights in today’s world is becoming an ever more challenging task. It is essential that the UN plays an effective and credible role, especially regarding human righ...
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February 15, 2018
Intra-EU cooperation on travel advice
In April 2015 EU member states adopted Directive 2015/637, which stipulates that any EU citizen in a non-EU country where his/her own national state has no representation is entitled to protection by the diplomatic or co...
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October 23, 2012
Plenary speech on Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the EC and Israel on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products (CAA)
Plenary speech by Marietje Schaake Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, human rights are essential for this Parliament and for the EU. This is the essence of our values and is also reflected i...
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September 22, 2017
London decision on Uber; Elections in Kenya
On Friday 22 September, Marietje Schaake was interviewed by Richard Quest on London's decision not to renew Uber's license and on the elections in Kenya. You can listen to the show here, the interview starts after 10:00....
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February 8, 2018
EU must end silence on human rights violations in Egypt
Today the European Parliament adopted a resolution on Egypt, initiated by MEP Marietje Schaake. With this resolution, the Parliament calls on EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and the Member States to condemn th...
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June 9, 2016
Plenary speech on EU economic diplomacy
On June 8, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech on EU economic diplomacy. According to Marietje Schaake there are many opportunities to connect the dots in a changing world, involve technology and IT in a smart way, invol...
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October 6, 2014
Event: 31st International Workshop on Global Security
On October 27th Marietje Schaake will address the 31st International Workshop on Global Security. The main themes of the Workshop will be the internet, privacy and cyber security. More information about the conference...
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July 9, 2015
Plenary speech on Cambodia's draft laws on NGOs and trade unions
Marietje Schaake - Mr President, we are all worried that the vital role that Cambodian civil society plays – and there are around 5 000 NGOs registered – will be stifled by the proposed NGO law, which is restricti...
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March 25, 2011
Media: MEPs ask 'government point of view' on publishing house raid
Two members of the European Parliament have requested the Turkish 'government’s point of view' on police raids Thursday in search of an unpublished manuscript, expressing skepticism about the action.By Erisa Dautaj Şener...
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June 1, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Internet Freedom as a criterion for EU accession
Parliamentary questions1 June 2011 E-005344/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Internet Freedom as a criterion for EU accession On Sunday 15 May...
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April 8, 2014
MEP: Cancellation Iranian visit to EP is revealing
Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) says it is revealing that Iranian Parliamentarians decided to cancel their visit to the European Parliament at the last minute. The Iranian parliament today...
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December 13, 2012
Plenary speech on caste discrimination in India
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, as caste discrimination and modern-day slavery are still serious and systematic problems affecting hundreds of millions of Indians, more needs to be done in terms of the efforts that th...
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January 19, 2018
MEPs urge Congress to pass bill to restore net neutrality
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) with the support of 148 colleagues from across the political spectrum has today sent a letter to the American Congress. Schaake and her colleagues urge Senato...
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March 12, 2013
Video: Marietje Schaake on dual use items
A speech about the role of the European Parliament in the dual use export framework, the digital arms trade from European businesses to repressive regimes and the extraterritorial impact of legislation and measures. When...
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April 5, 2011
Former Gov. Corzine travels to Nigeria to help oversee elections
TRENTON — Former Gov. Jon Corzine is in Nigeria this week with a delegation that will oversee the country's parliamentary elections.NJ.com, Ginger Gibson, Statehouse bureau, 05.04.11 Corzine, who returned to work in t...
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May 28, 2015
MEP Schaake reacts to vote report ongoing negotiations on a trade and investment partnership between Europe and the United States
Today, the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament (INTA) adopted a report on the ongoing negotiations on a trade and investment partnership between Europe and the United States (TTIP). Member of the Eur...
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June 5, 2019
Letter calling for parliamentary inquiry tech companies - democracy
Leaders call for European parliamentary inquiry into tech companies’ impact on democracy and election Following the European elections, a diverse group of politicians, civil society leaders, academics, journalists...
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March 9, 2017
Speech on transatlantic relations at AmCham
On 8 March 2017, Marietje Schaake spoke at an AmCham event on the occasion of the launch of the 2017 transatlantic economy report.Thank you Susan, Ladies and Gentlemen, I appreciate the invitation to share some thoughts...
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September 17, 2014
Plenary speech on trade with EuroMed countries
On 15 September, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about trade with the EuroMed countries. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Mr President, trade is an essential part of our com...
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July 11, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Guaranteeing coherence in the implementation of sanctions regime
Parliamentary questions11 July 2011 E-006570/2011 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Barbara Lochbihler (Verts/ALE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Guaranteeing coherence in the implem...
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March 14, 2012
Debate on the situation in Nigeria
Mr President, last year I was an election observer in Nigeria. The hope and anticipation among Nigerians was remarkable. They welcomed observers; anything that could ensure their vote would count and be counted trans...
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May 24, 2016
Oral Question on US sanctions impacting EU business in Iran
In October 2015, the E3+3 and Iran adopted the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. It ensures that Iran's nuclear programme will be purely peaceful, in return for which sanctions would be lifted. Since then, a number of...
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April 17, 2017
Friends of Turkey statement on outcome of constitutional referendum
Taking note of the results of the constitutional referendum held in Turkey on April 16, Marietje Schaake, together with the Friends of Turkey group in the European Parliament issued the following statement:"Turkey emerge...
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April 17, 2014
Plenary Speech on recent prosecutions in Pakistan
http://youtu.be/0Y9CULE4xbU Marietje Schaake - Mr President, the use of blasphemy laws in Pakistan is disturbing and not in line with what we believe are universal human rights. Minorities and apostates specifically s...
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November 24, 2017
Trade MEPs want to scrap all EU export restrictions on encryption
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September 1, 2014
Written Question to the High Representative on the case of Mohamed Tareq in Egypt
On 1 September, Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to High Representative Catherine Ashton concerning the case of the arrest of Mohamed Tareq in Egypt. Please find a plain text version and the official document...
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February 15, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Madam President, it is easy to condemn the brutal murder, torture and rape of unarmed citizens and children in Syria, but it is far more difficult to find effective solutions: the EU needs a strategy, and while no on...
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January 26, 2012
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Russian ship carrying arms for Syrian regime reaching Syria through Cyprus
Parliamentary questions26 January 2012 E-000493/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission (Vice-President/High Representative) Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE) and Annemie N...
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September 11, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Mr President, after so many debates on Syria, I already know what we are going to be hearing from you: it is a terrible tragedy; human rights have to be respected; Assad has lost his legitimacy; the EU has imposed s...
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March 1, 2018
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
On 28 February 2018, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the situation in Syria. See also on Syria: 7 February 2018: Plenary speech on the current human rights situation in Afrin, Syria24 January 2018: Lett...
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December 22, 2012
NRC - Dagboek 2012 "Een feest voor demonstranten en dictators"
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October 12, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Human rights abuses — Iran — US sanctions
Parliamentary questions12 October 2010 E-8251/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Human rights abuses — Iran — US sanctions On 29 September, Presiden...
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October 28, 2015
Interparliamentary Meeting & GMF (Washington D.C.)
Visit to Washington DC As vice-chair of the Delegation for relations with the United States, Marietje Schaake will take part in the Interparliamentary Meeting (IPM) with the US Congress in Washington D.C. on 4 an...
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July 4, 2012
Press release - MEPs: " 'NO' to ACTA victory for democracy"
MEPs Marietje Schaake and Sophie in 't Veld (D66/ALDE) are pleased that a majority of the European Parliament voted against the controversial ACTA-treaty today. "After fighting a long battle against this treaty, today's...
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April 12, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Conflicting interests in copyright-related issues
Parliamentary questions12 April 2011 E-003642/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Christian Engström (Verts/ALE) Subject: Conflicting interests in copyrig...
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July 8, 2015
Plenary speech on the situation in Yemen
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues. The poor people of Yemen have suffered structurally from a lack of inclusive democratic governments, and the tensions and vio...
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February 5, 2014
Plenary speech on collective rights management
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Mr President, this is only one hurdle towards much-needed broader, EU-wide copyright reform and the completion of our digital single market. Our goal was to give artists more influence an...
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March 26, 2017
Interview on EU-Turkey relations
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September 3, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Imprisonment of Zahra Bahrami in Iran
Parliamentary questions3 September 2010 E-6882/2010 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Imprisonment of Zahra Bahrami in Iran 1. Is the EU High Representativ...
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October 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Public Sector Information Directive: pricing, extension and standards
Parliamentary questions31 October 2011 E-009844/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Public Sector Information Directive: pricing, extension and stand...
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December 16, 2010
Plenary speech on Malaysia, the practice of caning
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, the practice of caning – the hitting of a person with a cane – is a form of corporal punishment that is often applied in Malaysia and this is a reason for concern, because tens of tho...
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April 27, 2015
2nd International Conference on Internet Science
2nd International Conference on Internet Science May 27-29 Keynote speech Marietje Schaake: May 28, 16:00 Flagey Building, Rue du Belvédère 27, Brussels The 2nd international conference on Internet Scienc...
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November 10, 2014
Event: Panel on the Digital Agenda
On the 18th of November, Marietje Schaake will be part of a panel discussing the EU's digital agenda. The panel is part of an event organised by The Economist toghether with European Voice: "Let’s Get Europe Working:...
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March 20, 2013
Press release: "EU should be mindful of Turkey in trade talks with US"
Dutch Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) has asked European Trade Commissioner, Karel de Gucht, to duly consider the impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the T...
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February 1, 2013
Media: viEUws interview on digital freedom, net neutrality, copyright reform and stopping digital arms trade
Marietje Schaake spoke to viEUw's Jennifer Baker about her recently adopted report on A Digital Freedom Strategy in the EU's Foreign Policy and related policies that are part of the EU's Digital Agenda, like intellectual...
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July 4, 2016
Plenary debate on EU's trade strategy
On July 4, Marietje Schaake spoke in a plenary debate about the EU's new trade strategy.The European Commission published its new trade strategy titled “Trade for All – Towards a more responsible trade and investment pol...
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July 4, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation in Nigeria
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, this House shares the grave concern over the terrorist activities carried out by Boko Haram and related groups which have resulted in no less than 4 000 deaths over the past four year...
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September 14, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Madam President, even in the face of the most horrific crimes in Syria, the EU finds it difficult to speak with a strong and united voice. In Syria, snipers are shooting people for holding a cell phone, children a...
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July 25, 2014
Media: The Economist on flight MH17
JULY 23rd was a day of national mourning in the Netherlands, the first since the death of Queen Wilhelmina more than 50 years ago. Broadcasters dispensed with advertising and game shows; the windmills stopped turning, th...
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November 18, 2013
Plenary speech on the new Erasmus+ Programme
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Mr President, international skills for people enrolled in academic and vocational education are becoming increasingly important in order for them to enter into an internationalised job marke...
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March 13, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Mr President, let me start by offering my condolences on the death of Ahmad Shihadeh, a policy officer at the EU representation in Damascus. Sadly the days when the deaths of individuals in Syria make European news a...
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March 15, 2016
No horse trading with Turkey on human rights
Today, the proposal of Member of European Parliament (D66/ALDE) Marietje Schaake to clearly separate the EU-Turkey deal on migration from Turkey’s accession negotiations was adopted by the European Parliament's Foreign A...
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April 26, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Scope of EU asset freezes not answered
Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE), 26.04.11 On 23 February 2011 I tabled a written question to the Commission on the subject ‘Scope of EU-imposed asset freezes’. The dea...
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November 18, 2013
Plenary speech on Creative Europe programme
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the cultural and creative sectors hardly ever feature prominently on our political agendas. However, they are good for six to seven million jobs in Europe...
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December 13, 2012
Media: Iranian prize winners put their necks on the line
The winners of this year's EU Sakharov prize for free speech have risked their safety by speaking out to MEPs on Wednesday (12 December).Andreas Rettman, EU Observer, 13.12.2012 The statements - by imprisoned Iranian...
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December 15, 2016
Commission adopts fair use policy on roaming
Today the European Commission adopted a ‘fair use’ policy that enables the abolishment of roaming costs in the EU by June 2017. The fair use policy aims to prevent abusive or anomalous usage of roaming services, which co...
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February 15, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in Albania
Mr President, I had a very interesting day today when it comes to Albania. I have spoken to the representatives of the two main political parties there. I asked both of them to share ideas on how to move the country...
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October 15, 2009
Press release: Western Balkans moving closer to EU but progress is not uniform
Ivo Vaigl (Zares,Slovenia) and ALDE group spokesperson on Croatia noted that "notwithstanding all the difficulties, Croatia has made solid progress in many areas. The Croatian government will have to remain ambitious and...
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March 13, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation in Egypt
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, Egypt is on the brink of economic, political and social instability. This should trouble us and should make us take decisive action. For two and a half...
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March 19, 2015
Written Questions on the prosecution of war crimes in Syria
On March 19, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the prosecution of war crimes in Syria. The Questions were co-sig...
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March 1, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Bringing Iran before the International Court of Justice
Parliamentary questions1 March 2011 E-001675/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Bringing Iran before the International Court of Justice This que...
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September 19, 2016
ARD on export of spyware
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February 6, 2014
Plenary speech on the situation in Egypt
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, while I welcome the Commissioner, I really wish the High Representative, Ms Ashton, had been here herself. In Egypt, even when governments have changed...
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September 2, 2012
Visit: Charlotte, NC September 2012 - Democratic National Convention
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October 28, 2012
Visit: New York October 2012 - Delegation United Nations General Assembly
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July 9, 2015
Plenary speech on Bahrain, in particular the case of Nabeel Rajab
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, Commissioner and colleagues, human rights defender Nabil Rajab is in prison and in fact was arrested right after we, as Members of the European Parliam...
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October 27, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in Bahrain
Mr President, before a doctor begins to practise, he or she swears to help those in need of medical help, indiscriminately. That is a universally-applied principle. Bahraini doctors, many of whom were educated her...
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May 24, 2013
New York Times: European Parliament Moves to Limit Scope of Eventual U.S. Trade Deal
James Kanter, New York Times, 23.05.2013 The European Parliament passed a resolution on Thursday demanding that the free-trade pact now under discussion with the United States exempt “audiovisual” industries so that c...
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September 30, 2017
Interview on the rule of law online
On Saturday 30 September Marietje Schaake took part in the WIRED Next Fest in Florence, Italy. Please find the video of the interview here.
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March 18, 2017
BBC Newsnight interview on Dutch election night
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April 7, 2017
Plenary speech on wholesale roaming agreement
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October 2, 2015
EU electoral observation mission to Kyrgyzstan
On behalf of the European Union, Marietje is an electoral observant during the national parliamentary electons in Kyrgyzstan. The elections take place on Sunday October 4. Schaake will be with an EU mission in Kyrgyzs...
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February 1, 2012
Plenary speech on Iran and its nuclear programme
Mr President, Iran replied to the most recent EU sanctions with surprise, a surprise not only mentioned by officials but also reflected in the further decline in the value of the currency, as the EU remained united i...
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November 3, 2014
Event: Panel on the digital single market
On the 12th of November, Marietje Schaake will participate in a paneldiscussion on the impact of a digital single market on existing and pending EU legislation. The panel is part of the event, Internet: only a “single d...
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July 6, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Cooperation agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran
Parliamentary questions6 July 2011 E-006646/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Johannes Cornelis van Baalen (ALDE) , Baroness Sarah Ludford (ALDE) , Norica Nic...
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September 16, 2014
MEP wants clarity on postponement trade deal with Ukraine
Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), asked Trade Commissioner Karel de Gucht for clarity on the implementation of the Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine. The European Parliament r...
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May 31, 2017
Free trade and the global economy - can growth be sustained in a protectionist world?
Free Trade and the Global Economy – Can Growth Be Sustained in a Protectionist World? An early move by the Trump Administration was to withdraw from the near–complete Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. Objec...
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February 11, 2015
MEP: Europe should support victims of IS terror in Iraq and Syria (Speech & Resolution)
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) wants the European Union to make humanitarian aid for victims of terror organisation Islamic State (IS) a priority. Today the European Parliament will debate...
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January 17, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in Tunisia
Mr President, I would like to congratulate the Tunisian people for their bravery, courage and persistence in speaking up for opportunities and freedom, and I hope all can refrain from using violence and that there wi...
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July 26, 2018
Trump says no new tariffs against EU after parties agree to trade negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will pause its plans to impose new tariffs against the European Union and work to resolve existing differences over trade in an attempt to avoid a fu...
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May 5, 2017
European Parliament to oversee emergency support to Syria
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) has been appointed to the board of the 'Madad Fund', on behalf of the European Parliament. This European Commission Trust Fund concentrates the financial supp...
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December 8, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Delays in the closure of Guantánamo
Parliamentary questions8 December 2009 O-0162/09 ORAL QUESTION WITH DEBATE pursuant to Rule 115 of the Rules of Procedure by Sophia in 't Veld, Leonidas Donskis, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Marietje Schaake, Alexander...
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November 23, 2017
European Parliament adopts position on export control reform
Today the INTA committee adopted its position to update the export control system on dual use items. You can read an unofficial version of the position here. MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) has been pushing for a fundame...
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October 21, 2009
On the upcoming EU-US Summit and the Transatlantic Economic Council Meeting - motion
pursuant to Rule 110(4) of the Rules of Procedure replacing the motions by the following groups: PPE (B7‑0095/2009) ALDE (B7‑0096/2009) S&D (B7‑0098/2009) ECR (B7‑0109/2009) on the upcoming EU-US Su...
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September 9, 2015
Plenary speech on the Iran nuclear agreement
On September 9, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the nuclear agreement with Iran, addressing Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini. Marietje Schaak...
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September 2, 2015
Written Questions on atheist bloggers murdered in Bangladesh
On September 2nd, Marietje Schaake and Sophie in ‘t Veld (D66/ALDE) submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the murdered atheist blogge...
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November 17, 2011
Plenary speech on Egypt, the case of Alaa Abdel Fatah
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, Egyptians – old, young, men, and women – have spoken out clearly. They want to determine their own future: opportunities, no corruption. They demand justice and human rights to be res...
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July 5, 2012
Speech on situation in Egypt during July plenary session
Mr President, the Egyptian people have been joined by us and many across the world in celebrating the historic moment of the election of the first President to be elected democratically and, most importantly, as a no...
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November 9, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Role of EU-based ICT companies in human right violations (particularly in Syria)
Parliamentary questions9 November 2011 O-000294/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Marietje Schaake, Niccolò Rinaldi, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Marielle De Sarnez, Kristiina Ojuland, Giommari...
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June 16, 2016
MEP: happy with deal on 'conflict minerals'
Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) is happy that the European Parliament and the Member States have, after months of negotiations, reached a deal to combat the trade in minerals that are used...
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December 1, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Renewed Syrian membership of Unesco human rights committee
Parliamentary questions 1 December 2011 E-011291/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR — Renewed Syrian membership of Unesco human rights committee...
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January 19, 2010
Plenary speech on the situation in Iran
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, last summer, I got elected to the European Parliament by voicing criticism against my own government. A young woman in Iran, having done the same, would h...
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October 16, 2012
Visit: Bucharest October 2012 - ALDE External Group Meeting
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March 27, 2018
Final report on the EU external financing instruments
In my capacity as chair of the AFET working group on the EU's external financing instruments, I am responsible for a report which makes recommendations on the future of these instruments (including funds for pre-accessio...
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November 21, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation of migrant workers in Qatar
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, the circumstances of migrant workers in Qatar, and human rights in general, have long been of concern to us, but they are now in the spotlight because of the World Cup planned for 202...
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September 30, 2015
MEPs: EU must lead the future negotiations on Syria
The ALDE Group in the European Parliament urges High Representative, Federica Mogherini and President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, to take all the necessary steps to find a common EU position on how we should so...
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February 28, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Securing Europe's supply of rare earth elements
Parliamentary questions28 February 2011 O-000043/2011/rev.1 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Lena Ek, Vladko Todorov Panayotov, Fiona Hall, Marielle De Sarnez, Niccolò Rinaldi, Marietje Schaak...
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September 17, 2014
Plenary speech on the EU-Canada free trade agreement (CETA)
On 16 September, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about the EU-Canada free trade agreement (CETA). Marietje Schaake (ALDE). – Mr President, after five years of intense negotiations, reaching...
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April 20, 2016
MEP Schaake on EU trade agreement with Canada (CETA)
Today, the International Trade committee of the European Parliament spoke with the Canadian Trade Minister, Chrystia Freeland. Canada and the EU have recently finished the negotiations on a trade agreement, which still n...
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February 14, 2011
Plenary speech on Uganda, in particular the murder of David Kato
Mr President, today we have an urgent resolution on LGBT rights in Uganda for the third time in this parliamentary term. The previous two were warnings and attempts to prevent what happened to David Kato, the human r...
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October 6, 2010
Plenary speech on World day against the death penalty
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, it gives me great pride that the European Union, as a community of values where the death penalty is abolished, is strongly committed to act as a globa...
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December 15, 2011
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan, notably the case of Rafiq Tagi
Mr President, Rafiq Tagi was murdered after he exercised his universal human right of free speech. It is important that this is investigated and it is essential that the Azerbaijani authorities do so in an independen...
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December 13, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Mr President, as we speak the Syrian city of Homs is being surrounded by no less than 400 tanks. We have seen this movie before. However, in Hama in 1982 there were no cameras acting as eye witness to the world. Now...
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July 27, 2018
Saudi Arabia pressering EU member states on Yemen
Today, Marietje Schaake submitted the following questions to High Representative Federica Mogherini. ---On Thursday (July 26th), the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed it has been pressured by Saudi Arabia...
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February 8, 2018
Questions on repeal of same-sex marriage in Bermuda
On February 8th, Marietje Schaake and Sophie in 't Veld submitted the following parliamentary questions to High Representative Federica Mogherini: On February 7th, Bermuda became the first country ever to reverse...
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December 16, 2017
Quest Means Busines: Interview on net neutrality
Please view the interview with Marietje Schaake on net neutrality via this link: http://www.snappytv.com/tc/6608803
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January 17, 2018
Plenary speech on the situation in Kenya
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September 25, 2013
Event: Seminar "Reflections on Opening Up Education"
Op 1 oktober organiseert Marietje Schaake met Neth-ER een seminar in het Europees Parlement naar aanleiding van de recent door de Europese Commissie gepresenteerde Communicatie Opening Up Education. In drie verschillend...
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May 31, 2013
Event: European Council on Foreign Relations Vienna
On June 7 and 8, Marietje Schaake will participate in the annual meeting of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)in Vienna. ECFR is an independent think tank that promotes a powerful and integrated common fore...
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September 18, 2014
Plenary speech on the situation in Libya
On 17 September, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about the instable situation in Libya. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group - Mr President, after the people of Libya bravely defea...
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April 3, 2014
Plenary speech on net neutrality in the single telecoms market
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, tomorrow we will hopefully adopt the telecoms package, which is essential for a single digital market in Europe. Beyond ending roaming charges, which will...
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February 16, 2012
Plenary speech on recent developments in Egypt
Mr President, it is clear where the Liberal Group of the European Parliament stands – with the Egyptian people, their rights, freedoms and opportunities. This has been our group’s position for decades. We supported h...
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April 22, 2014
MEP: EU should forcefully condemn attacks on political prisoners Iran
This post can be read in Persian here. Last week an unprecedented attack was launched on political prisoners in Evin prison Tehran. Labelled 'Black Thursday' witnesses speak of the worst attacks in 20 years. High Repr...
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June 13, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation of Rohingya Muslims
Marietje Schaake, author − Mr President, the violence, torture, rape, uprooting and destruction of property of Rohingya Muslims in Burma must end. Human Rights Watch speaks of ethnic cleansing and crimes against...
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April 25, 2012
Event: EIF Breakfast Debate - Foreign Policy and Human Rights Aspects of ICT - 25 April 2012
Date:25 April 2010 Locations: Private Salon, European Parliament in Brussels Speakers: Andrea Glorioso, European Commission DG INFSO Margaret Wachenfeld, Institute for Human Rights and Business Daniel Calingae...
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July 5, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Growing threats to freedom of information and media freedom in EU Member States and action planned by the Commission
Parliamentary questions5 July 2010 O-0103/2010 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Sophia in 't Veld, Renate Weber, Sonia Alfano, Nathalie Griesbeck, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Marietje Schaake, Leoni...
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October 5, 2013
Statement on the postponement of EU-US trade negotiations
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) responds to the postponement of the 2nd round of negotiations on the Transatlantic Traded and Investment Partnership (TTIP) due to the US Federal Government...
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February 11, 2015
Media (The Digital Post): Marietje Schaake: EU needs a more coherent agenda on Internet Governance
This interview appeared on The Digital Post.eu, by Francesco Molica There is a need for leadership on the highest political levels to curb a worrying trend towards limiting the open internet, seeking to use internet for...
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January 30, 2015
Letter to High Representative Mogherini on the cases of Ahmed Maher, Mohamed Adel and Ahmed Douma in Egypt
On 30 January, Marietje Schaake together with other Members of the European Parliament, wrote a letter to High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini to call for action on the cases of Ahmed Maher, Mohamed Adel...
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February 5, 2016
EU needs to condemn Russian violations of human rights
Marietje Schaake, Member of the European Parliament (ALDE/D66), urges the European Union to continue to condemn the violations of human rights by Russia. Yesterday, the European Parliament voted on a resolution about the...
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September 16, 2014
MEP Marietje Schaake responds on trade agreement EU and Canada
Today, the European Parliament debates about the trade agreement between the EU and Canada, that is currently under negotiation. The two teams of negotiators have reached a comprehensive political agreement on the conten...
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June 14, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation of ethnic minorities in Iran
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, it is safe to say that all Iranians are repressed and live in a culture of state-inflicted violence every day. This sad reality of the Islamic Republic must not be overshadowed by the...
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February 8, 2016
Written Questions on the enforced disappearance of Giulio Regeni in Egypt
On February 8, Marietje Schaake submitted Written Parliamentary Questions to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, on the enforced disappearance of Giulio Regeni in Egypt. A...
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May 12, 2011
Plenary speeches on my own report 'Cultural dimensions of EU external actions'; report 'Youth on the Move'; Sarajevo as European Capital of Culture
'Youth on the Move' Mr President, before highlighting a few elements of this elaborate report on the role of culture in the EU’s external actions, I want to sincerely thank my colleagues from the Committee on Culture...
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November 21, 2014
MEP: more must be done for effective export controls dangerous technologies
Dutch Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) welcomes the conclusions of the European Trade ministers today on the export of dangerous technologies. Important producers of hacking and surveillance...
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January 16, 2019
The extension of trade preferences to Western Sahara
Today we will vote on EU-Morocco trade relations, and whether trade preferences should also be extended to Western Sahara. Below is a short background, and an explanation of my position. Background On the 10t...
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March 9, 2011
Plenary speech on the EU approach towards Iran
Mr President, is Ahmadinejad better than Gaddafi? While the international community is rightly focused on Libya and seeks ways to end the violence Gaddafi and his collaborators inflict on citizens, let us not allow I...
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September 16, 2015
MEP: Commission must increase pressure on American negotiators
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) is glad that the European Commission have finally presented a new system for investment protection in the trade agreement between the European Union and the U...
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April 16, 2017
Erdogan's Referendum Victory Puts Turkey on Collision Course With Europe
By Emre Peker and Laurence Norman16 April 2017Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's victory in Sunday's referendum could pave the way for pragmatic cooperation with the U.S. while setting him o...
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June 7, 2016
Plenary speech on the situation in Bangladesh
On June 7th, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech on behalf of ALDE on the extreme violence against human rights defenders, LGBT activists, journalists, bloggers and relgious minorities in Bangladesh. Schaake underlines...
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September 2, 2011
Media: European Parliament Members on Cyber Privacy
On The Communicators, 02.09.2011, C-SPAN.org On The Communicators, two members of the European Parliament discuss the differences between European and American internet policy, and Europe’s approach internet devel...
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March 14, 2018
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
On 13 March 2018, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the situation in Syria. See also on Syria: See also on Syria: 28 February 2018: Plenary speech on the situation in Syria7 February 2018: Plenary s...
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January 17, 2013
Call for input on report "Press- and Media Freedom in the World"
Before the summer of 2013 the European Parliament will vote on a resolution regarding press- and media freedom in the world. It is essential for the EU to take its responsibility in defending and promoting press- and med...
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May 9, 2014
MEP: Put Boko Haram on EU terror list
Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), wants the European Union to place the Nigerian extremist organisation Boko Haram on its black list for terrorist organisations. Placing the organisation on...
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July 7, 2015
Plenary speech on negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
Today, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the ongoing negotiations on a trade and investment partnership between Europe and the United States (TTIP). On Wednesday, the European Parliament will vote on...
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July 18, 2014
Plenary speech on trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Mr President, a year and a half ago – with the necessary heavy lifting and political leadership – we kicked off the negotiations on a comprehensive trade and investment partnership. But those days, when Vice-Pre...
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June 12, 2012
Event: Working Breakfast on Internet Freedom
Freedom House and MEP Marietje Schaake cordially invite you to a "Working Breakfast on Internet Freedom" June 21st from 8.00h – 9.30h in the Members Restaurant of the European Parliament Freedom House and MEP Mar...
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December 18, 2012
Event: CPDP Conference panel on copyright
On January 24th Marietje Schaake will speak in a panel on "Balancing of Fundamental Rights in Online Copyright Enforcement" during the Computers, Privacy and Data Protection (CPDP) Conference. Other speakers include Balá...
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December 17, 2009
Plenary speech on Uganda, anti-homosexual draft legislation
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, last September, a member of the Ugandan Parliament introduced an ‘anti-homosexuality bill’. This bill would criminalise homosexuality, leading to punishment by imprisonment and even t...
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June 24, 2015
76th EU-US Inter-parliamentary and TLD meeting
On June 26-28, Marietje Schaake will attend the 76th EU-US Inter-parliamentary and TLD meeting in Riga, Latvia. Schaake is a Vice-President of the delegation for relations with the United States in the European Parlia...
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November 10, 2015
Written Question on the arrest of Sergei Mitrokhin
On November 10, Marietje Schaake together with other Members of the European Parliament, submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Written Parliamentary Questions on the ar...
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November 6, 2014
Written Questions on the case of Ghoncheh Ghavami in Iran
Today, Marietje Schaake will submit to the High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Mogherini, written questions on the case of Ghoncheh Ghavami in Iran. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: The case of Ghonch...
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April 18, 2012
Media: Turkish officials board ship possibly carrying weapons to Syria
By Ivan Watson and Yesim Comert, CNN, 18.04.2012 Turkish port authorities boarded a German-owned cargo ship reported to be carrying Iranian weapons bound for Syria, TV news footage showed on Wednesday. But the insp...
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June 6, 2012
Panel debate: Reinventing foreign policy? Re:publica Berlin May 2012
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October 4, 2017
Attacks on LGBTI community in Azerbaijan
Together with Sophie in 't Veld, Marietje Schaake today submitted the questions below to High Representative Federica Mogherini. --- Reports suggest that over the past two weeks, dozens of people have been arrested, i...
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May 19, 2017
Plenary speech and intervention on the situation in Syria
Please find the final resolution on Syria here.
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September 18, 2014
Plenary speech on human rights and democracy
On 18 September, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about human rights and democracy in the world. Marietje Schaake (ALDE). – Madam President, the number of people whose human rights are viola...
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September 18, 2014
MEP: EU needs to strengthen role in Libya
Member of the European parliament, Marietje Schaake wants EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton to take action so the role of the European Union can be strengthened in Libya. Today, the European Parliament adopts a re...
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May 17, 2018
Funding to the White Helmets
On 17 May, Marietje Schaake submitted parliamentary written questions on funding to the Syrian White Helmets to Vice-President/High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini. Please find the question...
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July 4, 2013
Plenary speech on the Completion of the Digital Single Market
Marietje Schaake discusses the importance of net neutrality, open internet, open access and harmonization and modernization of European copyright for the completion of the European digital single market in order to drive...
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June 16, 2010
Plenary speech on the Annual report on human rights (2008) - EU policies in favour of human rights defenders
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, I would also like to pay tribute to the colleagues we work on human rights with. It is a really pleasant collaboration on such an important topic. There can hardly be a m...
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June 13, 2013
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan, the case of Ilgar Mammadov
Marietje Schaake, author − Mr President, Azerbaijan has committed itself to respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law in the context of the Eastern Partnership, and its membership of the Coun...
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August 21, 2012
Parliamentary question: Postponement of consideration of visa applications submitted by Iranian knowledge workers due to new EU sanctions - unanswered
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December 10, 2013
Plenary speech on Common rules and procedures for external action
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Madam President, how often have we heard Ministers, the High Representative and others speak about how more for more would frame a more values-based EU policy towards neighbouring countries?...
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December 12, 2012
Media: Ban surveillance tech to repressive regimes, says EU parliament - Techworld.com
European lawmakers want to stop exports of technology that can censor information to repressive regimes.Jennifer Baker, techworld.com, 13.12.2012 The European Parliament on Thursday passed a resolution calling for a f...
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January 29, 2016
Letter to Vice-President Timmermans and High Representative Mogherini on cases of Turkish journalists Can Dündar and Erdem Gül
On January 29, Marietje Schaake together with 54 Members sent a letter to First Vice-President Timmermans and High Representative Mogherini on the cases of Turkish journalists Can Dündar and Erdem Gül. Please find a...
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November 29, 2012
Visit: Washington D.C. November 2012 - Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue
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September 26, 2013
Event: Seminar "Reflections on Opening Up Education
On October 1st Marietje Schaake and Neth-ER host a seminar in the European Parliament to discuss the recently published European Commission communication on Opening Up Education. In three panels experts will discuss the...
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December 14, 2016
Speech on the EU's annual report on human rights and democracy
Marietje Schaake's plenary speech on the EU's 2015 Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union's policy on the matter in Strassbourg on 13 December 2016. You can...
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August 6, 2018
European Parliament support for Canadian government on Saudi human rights
On August 5th, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia declared the Canadian ambassador in Riyadh persona non grata, recalled its own ambassador from Ottawa and announced it will halt all new bilateral trade and investment flows....
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November 17, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Syria: Italian company building monitoring centre in Damascus
Parliamentary questions17 November 2011 E-010948/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR — Syria: Italian company building monitoring centre in Dam...
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July 23, 2014
Media: NYT: Despite Anger Over Downed Jetliner, Europe Shies Away From Sanctions on Russia
Thomas Erdbrink - New York Times 22-07-2014, available here AMSTERDAM — In cafes across the Netherlands, a new Cold War with Russia had already erupted. “We have to draw a line somewhere,” said Meindert van der Kaaij...
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September 7, 2015
Report on ‘Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countries’
View Schaake's report on ‘Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countries’ On September 8th, the European Parliament will vote in the plenary mee...
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April 17, 2014
Letter to High Representative Ashton concerning Egypt
Strasbourg 17, April 2014 Honourable Lady Ashton, Recent developments towards greater authoritarianism in Egypt are cause for great concern. Egypt has the potential to be an economic and political leader in a fr...
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October 26, 2016
Need for more engagement on CETA
Speech by MEP Marietje Schaake in the Plenary of the European Parliament on the CETA-talks on the 26th of October 2016.
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October 10, 2014
Event: 31st International Workshop on Global Security
Op 27 oktober zal Marietje Schaake zal Marietje Schaake spreken op de 31e International Workshop on Global Security. De hoofdthema's van de conferentie zijn internet, privacy en cyber security. Meer informatie over di...
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November 12, 2013
Commission mandate on Investments in TTIP
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July 7, 2015
Written Questions on the Italian company Hacking Team's potential violations of EU sanctions
On July 7, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the Italian company Hacking Team's potential violations of EU sanctions. Please also read Schaa...
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December 14, 2015
Marietje Schaake welcomes WSIS+10 outcome document
This week government leaders from more than 190 countries will assemble for the 10 Year Review of the World Summit on the information society (WSIS+10 in UN-lingo) at the UN in New York, one of the most important for...
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April 25, 2017
EU lawmakers vote to make YouTube fight online hate speech
BRUSSELS - Video-sharing platforms such as Google's YouTube and Vimeo will have to take measures to protect citizens from content containing hate speech and incitement to violence under measures v...
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March 10, 2011
Plenary speech on Pakistan, the murder of Shahbaz Bhatti
Mr President, despite the request made by the Pakistani Minister for Religious Minorities, Shahbaz Bhatti, for more protection after numerous threats, an assassin managed to murder him on 2 March. Our sympathies go o...
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October 15, 2014
Written Questions on zero-day vulnerability and Russian cyber-espionage
Today Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to the High Representative Catherine Ashton concerning a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability was connected to a cyber-espionage campaign that...
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September 21, 2016
Cluster munitions
On September 21, Marietje Schaake submitted parliamentary questions to the Council on EU Member States doing business with Poongsan, a South Korean company which produces coin blanks...
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October 6, 2012
Media: Free to choose - Economist
Governments and internet firms are wrestling with the rules for free speech online.The Economist, 06-10-2012 THE arrest of a senior executive rarely brings helpful headlines. But when Brazilian authorities briefly detai...
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September 29, 2014
MEP gets commitments on transparency from candidate trade commissioner
Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) received commitments today from trade commissioner designate, Cecilia Malmström that she would focus on maximum transparency and increasing accessibility of...
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March 3, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Immediate suspension of Libya's membership of the UN Human Rights Council
Parliamentary questions3 March 2011 E-002029/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR — Immediate suspension of Libya's membership of the UN Human R...
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October 28, 2015
Interparliamentary Meeting & GMF (Washington D.C.)
Visit to Washington DC As vice-chair of the Delegation for relations with the United States, Marietje Schaake will take part in the Interparliamentary Meeting (IPM) with the US Congress in Washington D.C. on 4 an...
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December 16, 2010
Plenary speech on Eritrean refugees held hostage in Sinai
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, about 250 Eritrean migrants are believed to be held hostage in the Sinai desert and inhumane treatment and rape are reported while these people await a ransom that needs to be paid to...
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April 6, 2017
Pleased with final step to end roaming charges
Today the European Parliament took a final step in order to end roaming charges. The Parliament voted to lower the caps for wholesale roaming data charges. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE): "...
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February 17, 2017
President Trump’s Unlikely Effect on the U.S.-EU Tech Relationship
The contrast between the early days of the Trump and Obama administrations could not be greater. President Obama started with record high approval ratings around the world, including in Europe. Pr...
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February 17, 2018
Munich Security Conference: "Technology’s Impact on Democracy"
On 16 February, Marietje Schaake moderated the Fireside Chat "Technology's Impact on Democracy - Part II" at the Munich Security Conference, with Brad Smith (President and Chief Legal Officer, Microsoft Corporation) and...
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March 18, 2017
Dutch election results comment on France 24
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October 5, 2016
#StopTorture: European Parliament gets tougher on torture
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September 13, 2016
Plenary speech on situation in turkey
Marietje Schaake's speech in the European Parliament during the debate on the situation in Turkey on 13 September 2016. "Turkey needs tough love".
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May 31, 2013
Event: European Council on Foreign Relations Wenen
Op 7 en 8 juni is Marietje Schaake aanwezig bij de jaarlijkse conferentie van de ECFR, een onafhankelijke denktank die zich inzet voor een krachtig en geïntegreerd gemeenschappelijk buitenlands beleid. Op zaterdag 8 juni...
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January 27, 2011
Discussion on cybersecurity with Jamie Shea (NATO)
Event date: 27 January 2011 Location: BRUSSELS EP PHS7 C050 Jamie Shea, Deputy Assistant Secretary General Emerging Security Challenges, NATO Event summary video
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January 27, 2011
Discussion on cybersecurity with Jamie Shea (NATO)
Event date: 27 January 2011 Location: BRUSSELS EP PHS7 C050 Jamie Shea, Deputy Assistant Secretary General Emerging Security Challenges, NATO Event summary video
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July 23, 2014
Media: Newsnight on Ukraine and the downing of MH17
Marietje Schaake spoke in BBC Newsnight on 22 July 2014, to discuss the downing of flight MH17 in Ukraine.
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December 15, 2011
Plenary speech on Tunisia, the case of Zakaria Bouguira
Mr President, yesterday we awarded the Sakharov Prize to leading human rights defenders from North Africa and the Middle East, and one of the awardees was Mohamed Bouazizi, whose self-immolation sparked the uprisings...
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February 2, 2016
Plenary speech on negotiations for the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA)
On February 1, Marietje Schake spoke in the plenary about the negotiations for the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA). Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the European Union is the world...
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June 21, 2013
Response to reports that Germany seeks to postpone scheduled EU accession talks with Turkey
"In this tense situation it is unwise to slam the door. Instead, it makes sense to engage in direct talks, especially on difficult issues. It is easy to pull the plug, but eventually contact will become more difficult. W...
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July 9, 2015
The freedom to snap and share
Anyone who opened Wikipedia during the past weeks, saw landmark buildings such as the Eiffel tower or the Erasmus bridge, blacked out in pictures. Similarly, as Members of Parliament we received countless emails. Citizen...
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May 19, 2011
Parliamentary Question: A new UN Convention against mercenary activities
Parliamentary questions19 May 2011 E-004926/2011 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Sergio Gaetano Cofferati (S&D) , Leonardo Domenici (S&D) , David-Maria Sassoli (S&D) , Francesco...
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August 13, 2013
Media: Q&A: Marietje Schaake on the future of EU-Iran relations - Your Middle East
A Persian version of this article can be found here. Our Tehran-based contributor Alborz Habibi talks to EU parliamentarian Marietje Schaake, also a Your Middle East contributor, about Europe-Iran relations in light o...
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February 24, 2016
MEP: EU-Tunisia trade agreement important step to support Tunisian transition
Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), underlines the importance of the start of negotiations on a trade agreement between the European Union and Tunisia. Today, the European Parliament debates t...
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April 14, 2019
Brexit battles are about to get much bloodier
On Friday, the United Kingdom missed its second Brexit deadline. By accepting the European Union's offer to remain until October 31, Theresa May all but guaranteed that the UK, which voted to leave the EU nearly three ye...
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June 1, 2017
China must act on its promises of openness
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) wants the EU-China summit to lead to concrete steps on rules based trade between Europe and China. Earlier this year, the Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke o...
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June 8, 2015
Blog: Visit to Iran
It is never an easy decision to travel to Iran. I have heard both voices of approval and condemnations from various sides on my 3 visits so far. Weighing them carefully, I believe that engaging, even in difficult cir...
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February 4, 2016
Plenary speech on Bahrain, the case of Mohammed Ramadan
On Feburay 4, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the case of Mohammed Ramadan in Bahrain. Marietje Schaake, author - Madam President, this week many of the people here – just like I did – heard...
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March 12, 2013
Video: Marietje Schaake on media freedom in the Euro-Mediterranean
There is a growing list of countries where governments target unrestricted access to the internet and information online through legislation. Reporting on human rights is done through internet by citizens. EU companies c...
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August 29, 2014
Media: WSJ: EU Risks Limp Compromise on Top Jobs
Laurence Norman, Wall Street Journal, 28-08-2014. Find the article on the website on the Wall Street Journal here. On Saturday, European Union leaders will meet in Brussels for the second time this summer to try to hamme...
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November 17, 2011
Plenary speech on Iran, recent cases of human rights violations
Mr President, where to start? The nuclear dossier dominates our political agendas and campaign rhetoric, but let us never forget the ongoing human rights violations in Iran. These are always important, but especially...
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May 2, 2016
Letter: Time for Europeans to drop aid to Syrians
As members of European parliaments whose air forces are flying over Syria, we believe it is now time for our leaders to authorise urgent aid airdrops to the country’s trapped and starving civilians. The denial of food as...
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June 24, 2015
76th EU-US Inter-parliamentary and TLD meeting
On June 26-28, Marietje Schaake will attend the 76th EU-US Inter-parliamentary and TLD meeting in Riga, Latvia. Schaake is a Vice-President of the delegation for relations with the United States in the European Parlia...
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May 25, 2014
MEP welcomes German export controls on spying technologies
Dutch Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake, welcomes the German decision to more strictly control the export of dangerous spying technologies to countries which have a bad reputation on human rights. The f...
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October 22, 2014
Plenary speech on the situation in Hong Kong
On 22 October, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the situation in Hong Kong. (Full text below.) Mr President, the people in Hong Kong have had every reason to demand a more democratic system...
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July 1, 2014
EU policy towards Egypt must focus on human rights
This article appeared on Euractiv.com on 01-07-2014. Find the link here. Dutch Liberal MEP, Marietje Schaake has called on the European Union institutions and member states not to forget the political turmoil...
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April 30, 2015
Plenary speech on the death penalty in Indonesia
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, we strongly condemn this week’s cruel executions by firing squad of eight people in Indonesia, seven of whom were not even Indonesian citizens. Not only h...
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June 9, 2016
Discussion on press freedom in Turkey with Can Dundar, Brussels
Marietje Schaake (Member in the Subcommittee on Human Rights) is hosting a panel discussion together with Kati Piri (Rapporteur on the Progress Report on Turkey), and Rebecca Harms (President of the Greens/EFA in the Eu...
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July 4, 2013
Media: EU sheds no tears over Morsi's departure - EU Observer
Andrew Rettmann, EU Observer, 04.07.2013 The EU on Wednesday (3 July) tacitly approved the Egyptian army's defenestration of President Mohamed Morsi, amid mass civil unrest. The bloc's foreign affairs chief, Cather...
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October 27, 2015
Media (BBC World Update) - Marietje Schaake on netneutrality
Today, Marietje Schaake gave an interview to BBC World Update prior to the European Parliament's vote on the telecoms package. Marietje is worried about the lack of a netneutrality definition and about loopholes bein...
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June 9, 2016
Plenary speech on the reform of Trade Defence Instruments (TDIs)
On June 8, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech on the reform of Trade Defence Instruments. In her speech Schaake stated that we have to strengthen open economies and fair trade. The best way to address others breaking fa...
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June 17, 2013
Media: France 24 debate on the situation in Syria
In the France 24 talkshow Talking Euope, Christophe Robeet discusse the situation in Syria with Marietje Schaake and British conservative MEP Sajjad Karim. "I'm afraid that despite the horrific violence, death, destru...
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March 21, 2014
Marietje Schaake discusses EU-US relations on Euronews
Ahead of the visit of President Obama to Brussels on March 26th, Marietje Schaake discussed EU-US relations on Euronews' The Network. Can Europe’s leaders and Obama see eye to eye or will differing national interests pre...
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March 12, 2013
Video: Marietje Schaake on cultural exchanges and intercultural dialogue
Speech for the Medarat Platform of Exchange Beirut. Cultural exchanges can be used to focus on what unites us, not what divides us. Cultural and creative expression enrich people's lives. We would love to see cultural ex...
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February 12, 2014
MEP calls for debate on internet governance Europe
Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), calls for a debate in the European Parliament on internet governance and what the EU's strategy should be. "Safeguarding the open internet faces more and mo...
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September 7, 2015
Plenary debate on Human rights and technology in third countries (report)
On September 7th, during the European Parliament's plenary meeting, Marietje Schaake presented her report on ‘Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countri...
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March 5, 2013
Media: EU, US go separate ways on cybersecurity - EurActiv
Europe and the United States look set to implement different approaches to cybersecurity, with Washington adopting voluntary reporting mechanisms against Brussels' compulsory measures. The difference approaches thr...
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January 20, 2016
Plenary speech on the humanitarian situation in Yemen
On January 20, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the humanitarian situation in Yemen. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Madam President, the people in Yemen are slowly dying of h...
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October 23, 2013
Plenary speech on the Common Foreign and Security Policy
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Mr President, Madam High Representative, this is the last time we will debate the annual CFSP in the current configuration of Parliament and with yourself as our High Representative. As we t...
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October 10, 2014
Written questions on the case of Ayatollah Boroujerdi in Iran
On October 9, Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) submitted questions to High Representative Ashton on the case of Ayatollah Boroujerdi in Iran. Please find a plain text version and the official...
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October 9, 2012
Flash: Iranians Nasrin Sotoudeh and Jafar Panahi shortlisted for Sakharov Prize 2012
The Committee on Human Rights of the European Parliament today shortlisted Iranian lawyer and human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh and the Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi for the Sakharov prize 2012. Ms Sotoudeh was...
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July 5, 2012
Plenary speech on forced abortion scandal in China
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, last month, the world was informed through the Internet that Feng Jianmei was abducted and underwent a forced abortion when seven months pregnant. Local authorities did take action, b...
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February 26, 2014
MEP: EU needs strategy on new military capabilities
Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), is concerned by the development of new military capabilities by European member states without clear goals or legal frameworks. This afternoon, the European...
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November 23, 2012
Media: European Parliament: Stop the ITU taking over the Internet - PC World
Control of the Internet must be stopped from falling into the hands of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the European Parliament has warned.Jennifer Baker, PC World, 22.11.2012 The European Union’s elec...
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October 22, 2012
Parliamentary question: Morocco - human rights violations and ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture
Please find the answers of the Commission here.
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March 16, 2018
At G-20, Trump tasks Mnuchin with selling the world on 'American first'
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin travels to Buenos Aires this week to meet with global finance ministers itching for a fight over President Trump's new tariffs on steel and aluminum. But Trump might have found his...
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December 13, 2012
Plenary speech on the Democratic Republic of Congo
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues, a toxic cocktail of violence over natural resources, rape, the recruiting and employment of child soldiers, and poverty are d...
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May 7, 2015
Media (Project Syndicate) - Safeguarding the Open Internet
This article by Marietje Schaake appeared today on Project Syndicate. THE HAGUE – Proposals regarding Internet governance are bound to generate serious friction. The online world, after all, has provided enormous opport...
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October 10, 2011
Press release: Egypt is backtracking on democratic revolution
Yesterday evening a peaceful demonstration of Copts turned into a massacre by the army, leaving 24 people dead and countless more injured. The ALDE Group strongly condemns this deplorable reaction from the Egyptian Army....
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June 13, 2016
WQ on forced data localisation in EU foreign policy
Today MEP Marietje Schaake asked the following written question to the European Commission. Last week Iran ordered all 'foreign messaging companies’ like Telegram to store data they hold about Iranian users...
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April 15, 2011
EU court cool on copyright enforcement by private companies
In an opinion with significant implications for ongoing EU discussions on how to deal with online copyright infringement and internet piracy, an EU advocate general on Thursday said a Belgian internet provider cannot be...
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April 14, 2011
Imposed self-regulation on intermediaries in the information society
Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE), 14.04.11 The encouragement of self-regulation or engaging in public-private partnerships with regards to the blocking or deletion of i...
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February 17, 2011
Plenary speech on border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia
Mr President, since the beginning of this month there have been fights between the armed forces along the Thai-Cambodian border, near the temple of Preah Vihear, which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. We...
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March 16, 2016
Letter on the protection of human rights defenders
On March 16, Marietje Schaake sent a letter to Jean- Louis Ville, Directorate for Human Development and Migration of the European Commission, on the protection of human rights defenders and the state of play of a Human R...
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October 5, 2015
Plenary speech on export controls in respect of dual-use items after the Hacking Team revelations
On October 5th, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about export controls in respect of dual-use items after the Hacking Team revelations. Schaake posed an Oral Question on this topic which led to the plenary...
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May 21, 2016
Draft opinion on EU strategy towards Iran after the nuclear agreement
25.4.2016 DRAFT OPINION of the Committee on International Trade for the Committee on Foreign Affairs on EU strategy towards Iran after the nuclear agreement (2015/2274(INI)) Rapporteur: Marietje Schaake...
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March 15, 2018
European Parliament calls for sanctions on Russia and Iran after Eastern Ghouta violence
As part of a resolution on the crisis in Syria, the European Parliament just called for sanctions to be imposed against Russia and Iran. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake introduced the measures on behal...
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March 8, 2016
INTA delegation visit to Canada
From March 21-23, Marietje Schaake will visit Canada with the Committee on International Trade (INTA) The visit to Canada will among others be in the context of CETA, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (...
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August 24, 2018
Global Civic Debate on “Governing the Rise of Artificial Intelligence”
Citizens, academics, government and business leaders should be empowered to decide and shape the course of Artificial Intelligence development. Join us on September 26, 2018 at the European Parliament in Brussels, to di...
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February 23, 2015
ALDE MEP Marietje Schaake reacts to prison sentence for activist Alaa Abdel Fattah
Dutch Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE) reacts to the prison sentence for activist Alaa Abdel Fattah by an Egyptian court. "The 5 year prison sentence for activist Alaa Abdel Fattah is dispropo...
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October 5, 2015
Oral Question on export controls and Hacking Team
On October 5th, the European Parliament debated Marietje Schaake's oral question on export controls in respect of dual-use items after the Hacking Team revelations. Export controls in respect of dual-use items af...
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May 10, 2016
Plenary speech on China`s market economy status
On May 10, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech in the plenary meeting on China`s economy status. Schaake underlines that the EU needs to be able to apply anti-dumping measures in cases of dumping. See mo...
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October 16, 2015
European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship
European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship 21 October 2015, 09:30-11:00 Room PHS 07C050, European Parliament From 20-22 October 2015, the European Youth Media Days (EYMD 2015) will take p...
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July 23, 2015
Written Questions on the mass detention of lawyers and human rights activists in China
On July 23, Marietje Schaake together with 10 other MEPs submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the mass detention of lawyers and huma...
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September 10, 2013
Plenary speech on cyber security and digital arms trade
Mr President, cybersecurity certainly has a different connotation after the NSA revelations, and the EU must take the lead in ensuring that our freedoms are not eroded in the name of security. It should not be z...
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January 20, 2016
Plenary speech on the situation in the South East of Turkey
On January 20, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the situation in the South East of Turkey. Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Madam President, the deal on migration that Mr Timmermans rushed through at...
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February 13, 2013
Press release: Opening of EU-US FTA negotiations will be a milestone in evolution of world trade
Dutch Liberal Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66) today expects the European Commission to swiftly present a negotiating mandate as the basis for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the United Stat...
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January 10, 2018
EU observers say Kenya stymied visit to present final election report
European Union observers of Kenya’s 2017 presidential and parliamentary elections said on Wednesday that a lack of government cooperation meant they were unable to travel to the East African nation to present their fin...
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December 12, 2011
Parliamentary Question: US tools for mobile phone operators infringe EU rights
Parliamentary questions12 December 2011 E-011723/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: US tools for mobile phone operators...
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March 6, 2018
Colombia University: Navigating the Transatlantic Relationship on Digital Issues
On 1 March 2018 Marietje Schaake participated in a discussion about navigating the complex transatlantic relationship on digital issues at Colombia Univeristy. Please find the video of the event here. More information...
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June 14, 2012
Plenary speech on human rights and the Sahel region
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, despite the challenges at home, the EU risks becoming too inwardly focused, even though events in the rest of the world matter for our security and prosperity. The Southern Neighbourh...
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September 13, 2016
MEPs accuse Commission of trying to bury bad news.
MEPs accuse Commission of trying to bury bad news. The European Commission will unveil its proposals for new copyright and telco laws tomorrow afternoon, Ars has learned.The formal announcement wil...
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March 10, 2011
Plenary speech on China: the situation and cultural heritage in Kashgar (Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region)
Mr President, under the banner of reform and development, the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar is being demolished. It is not only a blow to global cultural heritage, but most of all, the city is very important for...
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June 11, 2018
‘Trust us, we’re the Commission’ won’t fly on EU foreign affairs budget
With just days to go until the European Commission publishes plans for the EU’s next foreign affairs budget, key questions and concerns raised by the European Parliament remain unaddressed. Yet with around €100...
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September 20, 2012
Press release: Dutch MEP Schaake helms Parliamentary inquiry into global press and media freedom
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) has been appointed to bring forward a formal report on press and media freedom in the world. The report aims to strategize and optimize the EU’s efforts to...
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January 19, 2016
MEP: No time to lose for EU Digital Single Market
Today the European Parliament will vote on a resolution calling on the European Commission and the Member States to make strong progress with building an EU digital single market. MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66): “Barrie...
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May 31, 2018
Reaction MEP Schaake on Trump´s tariffs decision
The Trump administration has just announced that Europe will be no longer exempt from US steel and aluminum tariffs. The measures imposed on Europe - a political, economic and military ally of the US - are reckless and h...
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January 29, 2014
Event: Fingers on the buttons: Click for Change
An audio registration of this event can be found here.When youngsters in the Arab world took to the streets and ousted their dictators, it appeared that the end of oppression was a fact. The social media played an import...
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November 16, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Iran: censorship of BBC Farsi and building of ‘halal-Internet’
Parliamentary questions16 November 2011 E-010440/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR — Iran: censorship of BBC Farsi and building of ‘halal-Int...
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January 24, 2017
Schaake joins new international Commission on cyber security
Marietje Schaake will become a member of the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC). The official launch will take place during the Munich Security Conference in February. The Commission will develop pr...
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November 22, 2012
Event: EIF brainstorm on the Digital World in 2030
Marietje Schaake will chair a brainstorming session of the European Internet Foundation on The Digital World in 2030. The themes discussed by participants are: Will digital technologies reinforce individual empowerme...
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June 8, 2011
Parliamentary Question: World War II landmines in Egypt blocking socioeconomic development
Parliamentary questions8 June 2011 E-005466/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Kristiina Ojuland (ALDE) , Johannes Cornelis van Baalen (ALDE) and Ivo Vajgl (AL...
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September 24, 2012
Save the date - "Free speech in a hyper connected world" - 9 October 2012, Brussels
Save the date: 9 October 2012 Panel discussion: "Free speech in a hyper connected world" European Parliament,Brussels Room ASP A1E-2 09.30 - 11.30 hours * * Rapid technological developments make people across the...
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June 19, 2017
Reaction to Foreign Affairs Council Conclusions
The Council of the European Union today decided that EU sanctions could be imposed on those who carry out cyber attacks against Member States. In addition, the possibility of sending a EU mission to Iraq was discussed. M...
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May 27, 2015
Written Questions on the Moroccan lawsuit against human rights defenders
On May 27, Marietje Schaake sent the following Written Questions to Vice-President / High Representative Mogherini.According to Moroccan state news agency MAP, the Moroccan Interior Ministry has filed a lawsuit on the 8t...
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May 20, 2014
European Parliament should create a Committee on Digital Affairs
Dutch Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) today calls for the creation of a European Parliament Committee devoted entirely to Digital Affairs and Technology. Schaake: “New technologies and the i...
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October 25, 2018
European Parliament votes to curb smuggle in looted cultural artefacts
The European Parliament just voted in favour of new legislation that seeks to curb the illegal trade in cultural goods. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) is happy Europe is at the forefront of...
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October 12, 2011
Debate on situation in Yemen, Bahrain, Syria and Egypt
Mr President, while the euro crisis occupies political agendas and headlines, we are facing another crisis, which is that of the EU as a global player. High Representative, I believe that this week’s statements on Ba...
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October 23, 2013
Plenary Speech on the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy
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May 3, 2013
Event: High-Level Roundtable on Data, Productivity and Trade
On May 16th, Marietje Schaake will speak in a panel entitled "Free Trade in Data: A Transatlantic Imperative" during a high level roundtable organized by the Lisbon Council. Other speakers include Zoran Stančič, deputy d...
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February 6, 2013
Media: Marietje on France 24 Debate - "Outrage in Tunisia"
A grim turning point for the poster child of the Arab Spring? The murder of a leading opposition voice sparks outrage in Tunisia with increasing violence taking place on the watch of the ruling Islamist Ennahda party....
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June 11, 2012
Written Declaration on Open and Collaborative Government Flyer
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March 12, 2013
Media: Dutch MEP wants Hezbollah on EU terrorist list - European Jewish Congress
A leading Dutch member of the European Parliament has called on the European Union to include the Lebanese-based terror group Hezbollah on its official list of proscribed organizations. European Jewish Congress, 12.03...
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October 12, 2015
Written Questions on halting the broadcast of tv channels in Turkey
On October 12, Marietje Schaake together with other MEPs from the liberal ALDE Group submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning halting the broadcast of tv channels in T...
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October 16, 2015
European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship
European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship 21 October 2015, 09:30-11:00 Room PHS 07C050, European Parliament From 20-22 October 2015, the European Youth Media Days (EYMD 2015) will take p...
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October 27, 2011
Plenary speech on Syria, in particular the case of Rafah Nached
Mr President, Rafah Nached gives a face to the people behind the numbers, reflecting the cost of the unspeakable violence and injustice in Syria. We are all eyewitnesses to what is happening. On the Internet we ca...
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June 6, 2013
Media: MEPs criticise EEAS for late reaction on protests in Turkey - New Europe
The members of the European Parliament (MEPs) sitting in the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) heavily criticised the “late and weak” reaction of the European External Action Service (EEAS) on the protests in Turkey du...
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December 9, 2015
MEP: cross-border access to online music and films essential for a European digital single market
The European Commission today presented a regulation for portability of content such as music and films in Europe. It also presented a communication on copyright. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE)...
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June 19, 2013
Parliamentary question: redress mechanisms for blocking or degrading online services
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July 15, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Absence of European Parliament representative at ‘cultural diplomacy’ meeting in Pécs
Parliamentary questions15 July 2011 E-006622/2011 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Doris Pack (PPE) Subject: Absence of European Parliament representative at ‘...
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April 22, 2015
MEPs: We must defend all those standing on the front-line for free speech in Turkey
Press Freedom in Turkey will be debated this afternoon in a joint conference by the ALDE Group and the Green Group in the European Parliament, focusing on the main issues journalists are facing in this country. G...
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June 11, 2010
Parliamentary Question: EU Heads of Mission attending Omar al-Bashir's inauguration
Parliamentary questions11 June 2010 E-4096/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and David Martin (S&D) Subject: EU Heads of Mission attending Omar al-Bashir's...
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March 16, 2011
Press release: Verhofstadt on Libya: "The weak position of the EU makes me sick"
The fall-out from the Japanese tsunami has inevitably dominated media reports and blurred international attention to the rout of the Libyan opposition, left to fend off Gaddafi and his mercenaries by themselves. ALDE Pr...
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May 26, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Regulating net neutrality and use of deep packet inspection
Parliamentary questions26 May 2011 E-005159/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) Subject: Regulating net neutrality and use of dee...
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February 7, 2018
Written Question on the situation in the Maldives
On 7 February, Marietje Schaake submitted the following questions to High Representative Mogherini on the situation in the Maldives: On 5 February 2018, President Yameen of the Maldives has declared a State of Emergency...
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January 10, 2018
Monitors’ delay claim adds to Kenya election crisis
EU election monitors have accused the Kenyan government of demanding that they postpone the publication of their final report into the country’s 2017 presidential and parliamentary elections. The claim comes as Pres...
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November 17, 2011
Debate on Egypt: in particular the case of blogger Alaa Abd El-Fattah
Mr President, Egyptians – old, young, men, and women – have spoken out clearly. They want to determine their own future: opportunities, no corruption. They demand justice and human rights to be respected. We support...
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January 19, 2018
Letter to Congress to save net neutrality
Please find the letter sent by Ms Schaake and supported by 148 colleagues below.
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February 4, 2014
Media: France 24 debate on EU-Turkey relations
On January 29th, Marietje Schaake spoke on France 24's Talking Europe with Turkey's Ambassador to the EU, Selim Yenel, about recent developments in EU-Turkey relations. Schaake and Yenel discussed the recent political sh...
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November 7, 2018
A European response to US withdrawal from the INF Treaty
Ahead of the meeting of President Putin and President Trump in Paris on November 11th 2018, 76 European political, diplomatic and military leadership figures are appealing to both Russia and the US not to take unilater...
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January 17, 2018
Plenary speech on countering fake news and Russian propaganda
Please see below the video of Marietje Schaake's speech in the European Parliament on 17 January: Further information: New York Times article: "Fake news, Trumps obsession, is now a cudgel for Strongmen", 13 De...
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October 31, 2017
Dangerous political stand-off, uncontested election and assaults on institutions damage Kenya’s democracy
Nairobi, 31 October 2017 The European Union election observation mission (EU EOM) Kenya 2017 today issued its preliminary statement on the 26 October presidential election, pointing to actions on both sides...
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September 6, 2013
Media: Syria: European Reaction on Possible Military Action - BBC
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August 22, 2011
Media (Bloomberg) - EUs Schaake Seeks Rules on Spying Technology Exports
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March 9, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Inquiry into role of European companies in violation of human rights
Parliamentary questions9 March 2011 E-002212/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Inquiry into role of European companies in violation of human rights...
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December 14, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Suspension by Portugal of the Schengen Treaty during the NATO Summit
Parliamentary questions14 December 2010 E-010323/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Renate Weber (ALDE) , Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Alexander Alvaro (ALDE) , Lo...
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March 28, 2018
MEP Schaake reacts to end of voting in Egypt
Today is the final day of the presidential elections in Egypt. Egyptians had three days to cast their votes. Media have reported intimidation and bribery. MEP Schaake (ALDE/D66) responds: “This election was a sha...
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January 23, 2013
Event: World Summit on the Information Society+10
February 25 Marietje Schaake will speak at the UNESCO Conference WSIS+10 in Paris. She will speak in a plenary session which will address Freedom, Rights and Ethics, focussing on online civil rights and digital freedom....
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December 1, 2015
Schaake responds to ruling ECHR Turkey
In an important ruling today, the European Court of Human Rights ruled unanimously that Turkey violated the right to freedom of expression of three Turkish academics by blocking access to YouTube for two years between Ma...
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December 15, 2016
Data flows letter to President Juncker
Today, MEPs Jan Albrecht, Bernd Lange, Viviane Reding and Marietje Schaake sent the following letter to President Juncker.Dear President, As Members of the European Parliament, not only we are empowered to set clear goal...
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June 30, 2015
Media (BBC World Service) - Provisional agreement on roaming and netneutrality
Today, Marietje Schaake commented on BBC World Service on the provisional agreement regarding the Telecoms Single Market. Please refer to Schaake's written response to the preliminary deal on roaming and netneut...
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May 21, 2015
MEP: Turkey must reverse authoritarian trend to remain a key EU partner
Today the European Parliament will vote on the annual progress report on Turkey. The resolution will be the most critical ever adopted of this kind. At the same time Members of European Parliament across the political sp...
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April 23, 2014
Speech on TTIP, the digital economy and involving the public
Marietje Schaake speaks at a high-level conference on the future of trans-Atlantic Trade in Paris, addressing the potential for the digital economy within TTIP, as well as concerns regarding data protection and secrecy r...
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August 23, 2011
Media: EU's Schaake on Exports of Surveillance Systems
23.08.2011, Bloomberg.com Marietje Schaake, a European Parliament member who represents the Netherlands, talks about efforts to prevent the export of information and communications technology to authoritarian governme...
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April 17, 2014
Plenary Speech on the situation in North Korea
http://youtu.be/MgYcZwUqYvw Marietje Schaake - Mr President, where to begin in addressing the systematic human rights abuses in North Korea? We cannot condemn with enough conviction the extermination, murder, enslavem...
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November 30, 2015
Expert Seminar on “The Strategic Impact of TTIP” (Clingendael)
Expert Seminar on “The Strategic Impact of TTIP” The Clingendael Institute, The Hague 8 December Invitation only The Clingendael Institute, in collaboration with the Centre for European Reform (Lond...
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June 8, 2015
MEP: Turkish election results offer opportunity to improve EU-Turkey relations
The Turkish elections results have shown that Mr Erdogan's AK Party has won 18 seats too few for an absolute majority yesterday. This ends 12 years of single-party rule by the AK Party and means that power will have to b...
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June 2, 2015
Workshop on the Economics of Information Security (WEIS)
June 22 Delft University of Technology, Science Center Full program and registration on WEIS The Workshop on the Economics of Information Security (WEIS) is the leading forum for interdisciplinary scholar...
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February 3, 2014
Parliamentary Question: new legislation censors internet in Turkey
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March 23, 2018
MEP Schaake (D66/ALDE) on future trade relation EU-UK
European leaders just adopted the guidelines for the future trade relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) welcomes the step but warns...
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March 12, 2013
Video: Marietje Schaake on open data and open government
Marietje Schaake's speech for Wikitalia. Wikitalia is an organisation that provides open tools to local and regional governments to stimulate government transparency and participation. It thereby achieves the objective o...
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March 12, 2013
Video: Marietje Schaake on EU enlargement and Turkey
EU enlargement has proven to lead to substantial improvements in the lives of peole, their freedoms, the democratic levels and economic opportunities. In times of crisis, however, populism and nationalism seem attractive...
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November 16, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Syria: Italian company building monitoring centre in Damascus
16 November 2011 P-010489/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR — Syria: Italian company building monitoring centre in Damascus On 4 November 2...
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February 25, 2016
Plenary speech on negotiations for an EU-Tunisia FTA
On February 24, 2016 Marietje Schaake delivered a speech in the plenary meeting on the introduction of emergency autonomous trade measures for Tunisia - Opening of negotiations for an EU-Tunisia Free Trade Agreement (deb...
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January 20, 2016
Plenary speech on the Association Agreements with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine
On January 20, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the Association Agreements / Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. She also commented: “The Association Agreement be...
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August 23, 2011
Media: Video: EU's Schaake on Exports of Surveillance Systems
Bloomberg, 23.8.2011, www.bloomberg.com Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Marietje Schaake, a European Parliament member who represents the Netherlands, talks about efforts to prevent the export of information and communicat...
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August 4, 2016
Written question on death penalty cases in Iran
Marietje Schaake sent the following question to HR/VP Federica Mogherini today. According to Amnesty International Iran has executed a child offender for the first time this year. Amnesty found that Hassan Afshar, 19, w...
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May 12, 2011
Media: Cultural diplomacy: To sell European culture and values globally
The objective of culture is not only to create art or literature. "Cultural Diplomacy" is increasingly being used as a vehicle to promote liberal democratic values and to foster "democracy and participation". Ahead of a...
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March 16, 2015
Visit to Washington D.C.
Marietje Schaake, Vice-President of the US Delegation in the European Parliament, brings a three-day visit to Washington D.C. The President and 2 Vice-Presidents of the US Delegation of the European Parliament will...
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January 22, 2018
Video on Article 13 of the copyright reform proposal
Members of the European Parliament from across the political spectrum resist the plan to introduce upload filters in the EU, which would function as censorship machines.Further information on copyright: June 2017: Semina...
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June 2, 2015
Workshop on the Economics of Information Security (WEIS)
June 22 Delft University of Technology, Science Center Full program and registration on WEIS The Workshop on the Economics of Information Security (WEIS) is the leading forum for interdisciplinary scholar...
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December 8, 2015
Written Questions on the coherence of sanctions enforcement and export control
On December 8, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the Council concerning the coherence of sanctions enforcement and export control. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: Co...
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March 14, 2016
MEP Schaake responds to outcome Foreign Affairs Council
On the 14th of March 2016, the Foreign Affairs Council discussed areas of re-engagement with Iran after the lifting of all nuclear-related economic and financial EU sanctions against Iran, ahead of visit of High Represen...
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October 20, 2015
Blog (Project Syndicate) - Talking Tough to Turkey
On October 20, this blog by Marietje Schaake was published on Project Syndicate. When suicide bombers killed at least 97 people at a rally of pro-Kurdish activists and civic groups advocating peace between the Turkish g...
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September 13, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Misuse by third countries of SSL certificates issued by EU‑based certification authorities
Parliamentary questions13 September 2011 E-008086/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Sophia in ‘t Veld (ALDE) Subject: Misuse by third countries of SSL c...
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March 27, 2018
Marietje Schaake on the expulsion of Russian diplomats
On 27 March 2018, Marietje Schaake spoke on BBC World Service radio about the expulsion of Russian diplomats in response to the nerve agent attack in Britain. Please find the link here (27.15).
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March 12, 2018
EU sector inquiry needed to counter desinformation
Today the European Commission’s High Level Panel issued its report on how to counter disinformation. MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) reacts: “The Panel should be commended for their focus on disinformation...
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May 18, 2018
MEP Schaake (D66/ALDE) responds to Commission proposal to protect European companies in Iran
The European Commission just announced measures to protect the nuclear deal with Iran after it came under threat when President Trump withdrew the US’ signature. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/AL...
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October 13, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Intimidation of individuals of Syrian descent in the EU
Parliamentary questions13 October 2011 E-009135/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Intimidation of individuals of Syrian descent in the EU On 4 O...
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October 21, 2010
Plenary speech on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Zimbabwe)
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, at the EU-Africa Summit in Libya next November there should be talks on how Mugabe and his close supporters remain a continuing stumbling block in the pro...
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March 13, 2012
Debate on autonomous tariff quota for imports of high-quality beef
Mr President, we welcome the conclusion to these trade wars over beef and think it should be a moment for reflection. With the rise and growth of the economic power of the BRIC countries, the US and the EU share a hu...
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December 11, 2014
Media (Vieuws): Council disappoints on Telecoms Package after significant progress in Parliament, claims Marietje Schaake MEP
Marietje Schaake, in an appearance at Vieuws, critically analyses the progress on digital and technology developments in the European Union. Marietje is disappointed in the Council of Ministers, which seem...
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November 6, 2018
Damen's export of patrol vessels to the Libyan coast guard
On the 26th of October, newspaper NRC and ‘Lighthouse reports’ revealed that Damen shipyards in 2012 sold 8 patrol vessels to the Libyan coastguard (1). At least three of those vessels, equipped with machine guns are cur...
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October 22, 2014
Plenary speech on the situation in Kobane and the threat of IS
On 22 October, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the situation in Kobane and the threat of IS. (Please refer to the text below.) Mr President, today we were listening to the plans of Commiss...
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March 7, 2018
Three steps to avoid a trade war
Looking at the news over the past days, it is easy to think Europe and the United States - allies - are preparing for battle. Yet the strong language and war rhetoric currently dominating headlines on both sides of the A...
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August 18, 2017
Nasa gives in to pressure over election petition case
Divisions and pressure from the international community pushed the National Super Alliance to seek redress from the Supreme Court after the presidential election loss, it has emerged. Sources said coalition leader Raila...
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May 24, 2018
Intensifying crackdown in Egypt on freedom of speech and human rights defenders
On 24 May, Marietje Schaake submitted parliamentary questions on the intensifying crakcown in Egypt to HR/VP Frederica Mogherini. Please find the questions below. On 23 May 2018, Egyptian blogger Wael Abbas was a...
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August 8, 2016
WQ on the cancellation of the Jean Monnet Scholarship programme in Turkey
Today Marietje Schaake asked the following written questions to the HR/VP Federica Mogherini.On the 5th of August 2016 a cancellation notice was posted for a tender procedure for proposals for the Jean Monnet Scholarship...
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October 23, 2013
Media: Nowhere left to hide? - Volta
Gaston Dorren, Volta, 23.10.2013 In January 2011, Egyptian protesters found themselves deprived of digital communication as western companies switched off systems in compliance with the orders of the Mubarak governmen...
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March 13, 2012
Press release: The European Parliament puts an end to the war against hormone-treated beef
During the Strasbourg plenary session tomorrow the European Parliament will end the twenty year old transatlantic beef wars. Condemned by the WTO for its refusal to import hormone-treated beef originating in the United S...
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September 14, 2016
Homa Hoodfar detained in Iran
On 14 September, Marietje Schaake submitted a parliamentary question to Vice-President/High Representative Mogherini on the case of Ms Homa Hoodfar and other dual nationals currently being detained in Iran. Priority parl...
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March 24, 2011
Lawmakers want Europe to drive 'cultural diplomacy'
The European Parliament's culture committee last week asked the European Commission to strengthen the role of culture in the EU's external policy, asking EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton to appoint an EU 'cultura...
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November 24, 2017
MEPs amp up pressure on Commission over digital trade
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June 21, 2017
Reply by Vice-President Ansip on notice and action directive
On May 9, Marietje Schaake together with 23 colleagues sent Vice-President Andrus Ansip a letter on the notice and action directive. Please find below the reply of Vice-President Andrus Ansip.
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March 10, 2015
Media (Estonian Public Broadcasting) on netneutrality and roaming
On 6 and 9 March, the Estionian Public Broadcaster Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR) devoted two news segments on the Telecoms Single Market package. On March 4th, it became clear that the Council lacks ambition as...
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October 20, 2013
Plenary speech on the Common Security and Defence Policy
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June 24, 2013
Media: EU risks upsetting Turkey with threat to call off talks - Reuters
The European Union is on the verge of scrapping a new round of membership talks with Turkey, a move that would further undermine Ankara's already slim hopes of joining the bloc anytime soon and damage its relations with...
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November 6, 2014
Written Questions on the case of Souad Al-Shammary in Saudi Arabia
Today, Marietje Schaake will submit to the High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Mogherini, written questions on the case of Souad Al-Shammary in Saudi Arabia. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: The case...
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October 5, 2015
Reaction MEP Schaake to conclusion TPP
Today, the 12 states negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership reached an agreement. The United States is one of these countries and is currently also negotiating a trade agreement with the EU, the Trans-Atlantic Trade a...
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October 21, 2010
Plenary speech on North Caucasus, in particular the case of Oleg Orlov
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, today President Buzek announced the winner of this year’s Sakharov Prize. This prize embodies freedom of thought, an essential European freedom and right we stand for on behalf of our...
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February 25, 2015
Regulating a Borderless Internet: EU vs US Perspectives on Net Neutrality (OpenForum Academy)
Regulating a Borderless Internet: EU vs US Perspectives on Net Neutrality Openforum Academy (Dit evenement is in het Engels) March 4th 2015, 8:00-9:30 am European Parliament, A5G1 Early in 2015, the Chair...
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May 24, 2016
Press release: Parliament supports request MEP Schaake for a debate on impact sanctions Iran
On May 24, 2016 the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament has supported the request of among others Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake to have a debate with the European Commission on t...
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June 24, 2015
Written Questions on the case of President Omar al-Bashir before the International Criminal Court
On June 24, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir being allowed to leave South Afri...
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September 2, 2017
Al Jazeera interview on Kenian Supreme Court elections ruling
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February 13, 2013
MEP Schaake (ALDE/D66) on EU-US FTA: “Get the deal done”.
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) calls on the European Commission to swiftly present a negotiating mandate as the basis for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the United States. Pres...
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August 27, 2018
Enforcement of EU gun control laws in relation to 3d printed guns
In the EU it is prohibited to illicitly manufacture or traffic in firearms, their parts and components, according to Regulation 258/2012 of 14 March 2012. Similarly, amendments to Council Directive 91/477/EEC on control...
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June 29, 2015
Written Questions on the Istanbul Gay Pride Parade attacked by police
On June 29, Marietje Schaake and Sophie in 't Veld (D66/ALDE) submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the Istanbul Gay Pride Parade att...
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April 18, 2014
Letter to Commissioner Kroes concerning internet governance
Strasbourg 17 April, 2014 Dear Commissioner Kroes, The challenges to safeguarding the open internet are growing. Decisions and responsibilities are increasingly in the hands of a diverse group of governments, compa...
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May 24, 2018
Explosive Data: Cyber Threats to Democracy
Video of the GLOBSEC event in Bratislava with Marietje Schaake, Member, European Parliament, Brussels Hon. Michael Chertoff, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Washington, D. C. Samir Saran, Vice President, O...
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September 14, 2017
Europe to set global trade standards
Commissioner Malmström will today further elaborate on the wide range of initiatives in the field of trade that were presented in the State of the Union yesterday. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE...
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November 23, 2015
Oral Question & plenary speech on human rights in EU-Vietnam trade negotiations
On September 30, Marietje Schaake (ALDE) together with Bernd Lange (S&D), on behalf of the Committee on International Trade, submitted to the European Commission an Oral Question on human rights in EU-Vietnam trade n...
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February 23, 2018
Columbia University: Navigating the Transatlantic Relationship on Digital Issues
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September 11, 2017
NTV Kenya interview on elections and role of observers
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August 11, 2016
Letter on the cancellation of the Jean Monnet Scholarship programme
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February 3, 2017
Letter: "European leaders must respond to Trump"
Please find below a letter published in The Guardian on 2 February 2017, signed by Marietje Schaake and others: "European leaders must respond to Trump" President Trump’s executive order on immigration is an assault on E...
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March 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Use of sexual violence as a counter-revolutionary instrument in North Africa and the Middle East
Parliamentary questions31 March 2011 O-000083/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Marietje Schaake, Marielle De Sarnez, Antonyia Parvanova, Ramon Tremosa i Balcells, on behalf of the ALDE Gr...
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October 24, 2018
The Pressure on Saudi Arabia: What Turkey knows about Khashoggi murder
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October 6, 2014
Event: Opening up Europe to global markets
On 15 October, Marietje Schaake will chair a discussion panel on trade policy organised by EPICENTER, the European Policy Information Center. The panel will discuss TTIP and its consequences for future trade agreements,...
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June 25, 2018
Response EP-Turkey Forum to elections in Turkey
Public Statement on the outcome of the 24 June 2018 presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey Brussels, 25 June 2018 In a landmark election, the Turkish peo...
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April 17, 2018
Response MEP Schaake to enlargement report Turkey
The European Commission just published its yearly progress reports for EU accession countries. While countries such as Macedonia and Albania are taking positive steps, Erdogan's authoritarian policies are leading Turkey'...
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January 12, 2015
Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries
Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries Date: Wednesday 21 January 2015, 9.00-11.30 Venue: European Parliament, Altiero Spinel...
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September 19, 2012
Event: Paneldiscussie over Iran en screening The Green Wave - 25 september 2012
In De Balie ging Marietje Schaake (MEP D66) in gesprek met Faraz Sanei (HRW onderzoeker Iran en Bahrein) en Farinaz Aryanfar (politiek vluchteling en Iraanse activiste) over de Groene Revolutie in Iran voorafgaand aan ee...
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May 21, 2015
Video: Digital Agenda Intergroup discusses the Digital Single Market, with Vice-President Ansip
Digital Europe: How to be successful? Presentation of the Digital Single Market Strategy by Vice-President of the European Commission Ansip 12 May, 19:00 European Parliament, room 1G2 On...
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March 14, 2014
Letter to the Commission requesting an EU election observation mission to Turkey
On the initiative of Marietje Schaake, a number of Members of the European Parliament sent a letter to High Representative Ashton and Commissioner Füle to request them to set up an EU election observation mission to moni...
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November 23, 2012
Press release: EU should freeze European financial assistance to Egypt
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE), urges EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton to freeze all financial assistance to Egypt in reaction to yesterday's constitutional declaration by Preside...
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February 10, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Conformity of the draft Italian decree implementing Directive 2007/65/EC with the Directive and with fundamental rights
Parliamentary questions10 February 2010 O-0014/10 ORAL QUESTION WITH DEBATE pursuant to Rule 115 of the Rules of Procedure by Sonia Alfano, Alexander Alvaro, Ivo Vajgl, Marietje Schaake, Sophia in 't Veld and Niccolò...
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March 4, 2015
MEP: Council must adopt a more ambitious plan on Telecoms Single Market
Dutch Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) foresees a big fight between the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers on the Telecoms Single Market. Today the Council announced that instea...
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November 16, 2015
Written Questions on the violation by the United Arab Emirates of the UN arms embargo concerning Libya
On November 16, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the violation by the United Arab Emirates of a UN arms embargo...
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May 16, 2017
EU must forge larger role to end war in Syria
Today the European Parliament discusses the EU's Syria Strategy with High Representative Mogherini. Commenting ahead of the parliamentary debate Marietje Schaake, Member of European Parliament D66/ALDE) said: “Seven year...
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April 15, 2015
Media (The Wall Street Journal) - European Governments, Parliament Still Far Apart on Net Neutrality
This article was published on 15 April 2015 on The Wall Street Journal. By Valentina Pop.It’s two years on and lawmakers in the European Parliament are still at odds with national governments about proposed European Unio...
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November 22, 2018
Unsatisfactory answers to European Parliament Questions
Saudi Arabia pressuring EU member states on Yemen Question tabled on 30/07/2018 Answer - None --- Question tabled on 28/09/2017 Answer --- European Magnitsky Sanctions Questio...
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December 18, 2013
MEP: Fragile momentum to improve EU-Iran relations
Dutch Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), believes there are opportunities to rebuild contacts between Europe and Iran. At the end of a five-day visit to Iran with a delegation of MEPs she say...
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December 7, 2012
Press release: EU High Representative Ashton must send unequivocal message to Morsi
The situation in Egypt is becoming more dangerous and less democratic every day following last week's presidential decree from Mohammed Morsi assuming full powers. The president has called for a referendum on December 15...
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January 12, 2015
Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries
Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries Date: Wednesday 21 January 2015, 9.00-11.30 Venue: European Parliament, Altiero Spinel...
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May 3, 2013
Event: Euro-Mediterranean relations and the Arab Spring: two years on
On June 5th, Marietje Schaake will speak during a seminar organized in the European Parliament entitled "Euro-Mediterranean relations and the Arab Spring: two years on" about the situation of the media in the countries o...
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March 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Increasing IPR enforcement through ACTA will not halt piracy of media products
Parliamentary questions31 March 2011 E-003101/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Lena Ek (ALDE) , Jan Philipp Albrecht (Verts/ALE) , Zuzana Roithová (PPE) , Pe...
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May 24, 2016
MEP: Political deal on export control anti-torture goods is good news
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake is happy that today a deal was reached between the European Parliament, the Commission and the Member States to update and strengthen export control legislation for good...
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September 1, 2017
Statement following the ruling of the Supreme Court of Kenya on a re-run of the presidential elections within 60 days
Today’s Supreme Court ruling demonstrates the independence of Kenya's judiciary and the effective electoral complaint mechanism in place in Kenya. The EU election observation mission (EOM) has consistently enc...
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December 6, 2012
Media: Battle on EU copyright law re-opened by Commission - EuropeanVoice
'Stakeholder dialogue' on controversial topic will begin in early 2013. Dave Keating and Peter O'Donnell, EuropeanVoice, 06.12.2012 The European Commission has agreed to revisit the European Union's rules on copyright,...
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October 20, 2015
Tech for change: ICT's, internet access and the post-2015 development agenda
Tech for change: ICT's, internet access and the post-2015 development agenda Tuesday 17 November, 14.00-17.00 European Parliament Brussels, Room PHS 5B 001 On behalf of the Digital Agenda Intergrou...
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October 20, 2015
Tech for change: ICT's, internet access and the post-2015 development agenda
Tech for change: ICT's, internet access and the post-2015 development agenda Tuesday 17 November, 14.00-17.00 European Parliament Brussels, Room PHS 5B 001 On behalf of the Digital Agenda Intergrou...
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May 19, 2015
Plenary speech on self-certification of importers of minerals and metals originating in conflict-affected and high-risk areas
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, it is essential that trade policies are a key element in broader EU foreign policy goals, such as conflict resolution, human rights and development. That is why we need ef...
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March 9, 2017
Bahrain moves to ban opposition party
Today MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) asked the following written question to Vice President Federica Mogherini. On March 6, Bahrain's Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs filed a lawsuit to dissolve leading secular o...
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September 1, 2016
Fortune: EU Lawmakers Are About to Try Making Google Pay for Google News
The European Commission is about to propose a law that would let news publishers across the EU try to charge companies like Google for reproducing parts of their articles.The idea has already been tried in...
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April 15, 2019
Schaake: negotiations to ease Transatlantic trade tensions
The EU member states just gave the European Commission the green light to start trade negotiations with the United States. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) welcomes Europe's move to engage, b...
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January 20, 2013
Event: Presentation of the EU High Level Group Report on Literacy
On January 22nd, Marietje Schaake hosted the presentation of the EU High Level Group Report on Literacy. Commissioner Vassiliou (Education, Culture, Multilingualism, Youth and Sport) presented the motives for the report...
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January 19, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation of Christians in the context of freedom of religion
Mr President, religious conviction is an individual matter with a different meaning to different people. The role of the state is to protect all citizens, regardless of their conviction, and to allow them to freely a...
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April 26, 2017
Yameen Rasheed stabbed to death in the Maldives
Following the fatal stabbing of Yameen Rasheed, a government critic and blogger, Marietje Schaake submitted the questions below to High-Representative Federderica Mogherini. On the 23rd of April, Yameen Rasheed was sta...
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May 8, 2012
Letter to HR/VP Ashton about the situation in Bahrain
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April 8, 2015
Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015: Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies
Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015 Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies April 17, 09:15 - 10:45 The Hague On 16-17 April 2015 the Netherlands will host the fourth Global Conf...
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April 8, 2015
Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015: Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies
Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015 Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies April 17, 09:15 - 10:45 The Hague On 16-17 April 2015 the Netherlands will host the fourth Global Conf...
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October 16, 2013
Comment Marietje Schaake on the progress reports for EU candidate member states
Marietje Schaake MEP (ALDE/D66) comments on the progress reports for candidate member states of the European Union, which will be presented by the Commissioner for Enlargement, Stefan Füle, this afternoon. "European e...
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March 10, 2011
Plenary speech on Belarus, in particular the cases of Ales Michalevic and Natalia Radin
Mr President, a large number of opposition figures, including former presidential candidates but also journalists and human rights defenders, were arrested after the events of 19 December 2010 in Minsk and they have...
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February 9, 2015
MEP Marietje Schaake calls for input on report Human rights and technology
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) calls for input on her draft report on 'Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countries'....
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March 8, 2018
Response to Trump steel and aluminium tariffs
Donald Trump just formalised his previously announced tariffs against steel (25%) and aluminium (10%). Damages for the European steel and aluminium industries are estimated to be around 6.4 billion euros. Member of the E...
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January 20, 2011
Plenary speech on Iran, in particular the case of Nasrin Sotoudeh
Mr President, once again, we are forced to speak about human rights in Iran, after Nasrin Sotoudeh was sentenced to 11 years in jail. She is banned from practising law, but let us serve justice. The Rule of Law is...
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February 6, 2018
MEP Schaake happy with lifting of geoblocking restrictions on online cross-border sales
Today the European Parliament approved a new regulation that will ban unjustified geo-blocking in the internal market. One small step in the right direction according to MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66). ME...
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June 12, 2012
Plenary speech on the latest developments in the Middle East & Syria
During this week's plenary session in Strasbourg MEPs discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, particularly in Syria. Just before the start of the debate it was announced that Sakharov-prize winner, Egyptian...
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May 10, 2016
Towards a values-based European foreign policy to cybersecurity
This is an unedited version of an article that was originally published in the first issue of the Journal of Cyber Policy, Volume 1, Issue 1, January 2016, pages 75-84.The internet changes everything’ is a buzz phrase th...
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March 22, 2018
MEP Schaake (D66/ALDE) on EU exemption from steel/aluminium tariffs
The United States just announced that Europe will be temporarily exempt from the previously announced steel and aluminium tariffs. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake welcomes the move but remains concerne...
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June 20, 2016
European launch event of 'Our Internet' - the final report of the Global Commission on Internet Governance
The Global Commission on Internet Governance (GCIG) was launched in January 2014 by Chatham House and the Centre for International Governance Innovations in response to a number of negative trends that threaten the open...
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January 12, 2016
Written Question about the Appendix letter to the EU-Turkey deal
On January 12, Marietje Schaake submitted the following priority Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the Appendix letter to the EU-Turkey deal. Author: Marietje Schaake Subjec...
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October 7, 2011
Media: EU criticised for lifting travel bans on Iranian officials - The Guardian
Iran's foreign minister, nuclear chief and oil minister have had their EU travel restrictions completely or temporarily liftedBy Saeed Kamali Dehghan, 07.10.2011 The European Union has been criticised for lifting t...
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July 4, 2012
Video blog - Marietje on the 10th anniversary of the International Criminal Court
As chair of the Parliamentarians for Global Action in the European Parliament Marietje highlights some of the ICC's recent successes, speaks about what the European Parliament is doing to support the ICC and finally she...
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June 18, 2014
Media: The digital arms race – and what is being done to fight it - Guardian
With surveillance-security software on the rise, the fight against the use of espionage malware on citizens is gathering steam.Tom Brewster, The Guardian, 18.06.2014 In March, the world’s biggest surveillance-technolo...
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February 28, 2018
Questions on the implementation of the EU sanction regime against Russia
On 28 February, Marietje Schaake submitted the following written questions, co-signed by 31 colleagues, to the Commission and High Representative Federica Mogherini on the implementation of the EU sanction regime against...
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April 3, 2014
MEP: European Parliament supports proposal Schaake to enshrine net neutrality in European law
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) welcomes the result of the plenary vote on net neutrality in the European Parliament: “After months of negotiations, the European Parliament has today adopted...
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June 15, 2013
Statement on adoption of EU negotiating mandate for transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP)
Dutch MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), EU-US trade relations spokesperson forthe European Liberals, reacts to the adoption of an EU negotiating mandate for a Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment treaty (TTIP): "This is a...
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January 7, 2015
Marietje Schaake responds to publishing TTIP documents
Today, the European Commission has made public EU negotiating texts and proposals for the TTIP negotiations, in line with the Transparency initiative announced by Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström. Member of the Europ...
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March 30, 2011
Press release: The Libyan Transitional Council should formally join the Contact Group on Libya
Liberals and Democrats in the European Parliament have welcomed progress made at the London Conference on Libya yesterday attended by over 40 countries, which decided inter alia on the setting-up of a Libya Contact Grou...
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October 21, 2010
Plenary speech on Cambodia, in particular the case of Sam Rainsy
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, Sam Rainsy is a colleague of ours, a member of the parliament in Cambodia. That mere fact has led to assassination attempts and a number of political and legal attacks by the ruling p...
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May 6, 2013
Media: Time to talk business in EU-US trade talks - Euractiv
Far from dead, as the Doha rounds stalemate suggests, global trade is getting a make-over and the transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP) seems the right place to start, writes MEP Marietje Schaake.Marietje...
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May 7, 2013
Oped - Euractiv.com - Time to talk business in EU-US trade talks
Far from dead, as the Doha rounds stalemate suggests, global trade is getting a make-over and the transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP) seems the right place to start, writes MEP Marietje Schaake....
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February 25, 2015
Regulating a Borderless Internet: EU vs US Perspectives on Net Neutrality (OpenForum Academy)
Regulating a Borderless Internet: EU vs US Perspectives on Net Neutrality Openforum Academy March 4th 2015, 8:00-9:30 am European Parliament, A5G1 Early in 2015, the Chairman of the U.S. Federal Communicatio...
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February 1, 2016
Plenary speech on the commercial relationship between EU and China and market economy status
On February 1, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the commercial relationship between EU and China and market economy status. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, dumping pro...
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December 17, 2015
Plenary speech on Ibrahim Halawa potentially facing the death penalty in Egypt
On December 17, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about Ibrahim Halawa potentially facing the death penalty in Egypt. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, in Egypt human rights...
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March 30, 2017
Elif Shafak and Marietje Schaake on the Rise of Populism in Europe
As EU leaders are tested by the rise of populism, how can citizens and civil society organizations respond to these adverse trends?Carnegie Europe was delighted to host a discussion featuring Mari...
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October 22, 2013
MEP: 'Stop the export of teargas to Bahrain'
Today, Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to the European Commission regarding reports of an impending shipment of teargas and other crowd control equipment to Bahrain, possibly by a South Korean company. Schaa...
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January 25, 2016
Video: CER/Istituto Affari Internazionali seminar on 'Between power and rules: The geopolitics of TTIP'
On January 18, Marietje Schaake addressed in a video message the CER/Istituto Affari Internazionali seminar on 'Between power and rules: The geopolitics of TTIP' in Rome. Please find the video below, or on the event's...
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July 3, 2018
Elections Still Face Risk of Foreign Interference on Both Sides of the Atlantic, High-level Commission Warns
A transatlantic, bi-partisan group of political, tech, business and media leaders are warning that neither side of the Atlantic is adequately prepared for the next wave of election meddling coming their way in 20+ major...
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January 7, 2016
EP delegation visit to the US
Marietje Schaake, Vice-President of the US Delegation in the European Parliament, brings a three-day visit to the US. The President and two Vice-Presidents of the US Delegation of the European Parliament will focus...
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September 27, 2011
Plenary speech on tensions between Turkey and the Republic of Cyprus
Madam President, as the High Representative and Commissioner Füle are aware, Turkey’s foreign policy is guided by a doctrine called ‘zero problems with neighbours’ but, unfortunately, today Turkey is experiencing pro...
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May 3, 2017
Arbitration on trial: the US and UK’s fear of the supranational
The courts and panels that help shape global trade are being urged to adapt to a different political climate by Alan Beattie https://www.ft.com/content/e607c6b2-28f5-11e7-bc4b-5528796fe35c Brandishing the pen with which...
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April 18, 2018
EU Commission slams Turkey in annual report on country's accession prospects
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May 2, 2018
Trump tariffs: EU reacts cautiously to exemption extension
The US on Tuesday announced that it would extend the temporary exemption from steel and aluminium imports tariffs granted to the EU, Canada and Mexico, until 1 June. As well as extending the exemption to Canad...
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March 26, 2013
Event: Delegation to Washington D.C.
From April 8th to 12th, Marietje Schaake will visit Washington D.C. with a delegation of Members of the European Parliament from the Committee on International Trade. The delegation will meet with government officials, m...
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November 20, 2013
Plenary speech on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Madam President, intensified cooperation in terms of defence is indispensable if Europe wants to play its role on the global stage. But while we are catching up from a fragmented policy, to...
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January 9, 2018
Italian arms exports to Saudi Arabia
Today, Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to High Representative Mogherini concerning the sales of Italian arms to Saudi Arabia. The questions were co-signed by ... MEP's from ...political groups. --- A rece...
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May 13, 2011
Media: 'Digital diplomacy' to open access to Europe's culture, says MEP
The European Union should make its diverse cultural content more accessible to people around the world via increased investment in cultural and, in particular, digital diplomacy, Dutch liberal MEP Marietje Schaake told E...
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January 20, 2011
Plenary speech on Pakistan, the murder of the Governor of Punjab, Salmaan Taseer
Mr President, there is a fundamental struggle going on in Pakistan and the extremism that we have seen has to end, especially the abusive blasphemy laws. These are leading to a climate of fear and intolerance and, in...
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April 28, 2015
Media (POLITICO) - Net neutrality: Commission tries to break deadlock
This article appeared on POLITICO. By David Meyer.The compromise proposal strikes a balance between competing plans from the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union. European Commission negotiators h...
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June 8, 2017
EU deploys Election Observation Mission to Kenya
In response to an invitation by the Kenyan authorities, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Kenya to observe the general elections scheduled for 8 August. Former EU...
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November 21, 2013
Plenary speech on Bolivia, the cases of Előd Tóásó and Mario Tadic
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, I shall be very short. In 2009 four Europeans died in a shooting and two have been kept in pre-trial detention since then in Bolivia. We asked the Bolivian authorities to ensure a fair...
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February 20, 2019
The decision not to include Russia in the list of high risk countries to counter money laundering and terrorism financing
On February 13th, the European Commission adopted a list of countries with ‘strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks’ (1). The creation of a Europea...
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December 23, 2014
Written Questions on US proposals in TiSA negotiations undermining data protection and netneutrality
Marietje Schaake and Sophie in 't Veld (D66/ALDE) sent the following Written Questions to the European Commission regarding US proposals in TiSA negotiations undermining data protection and netneutrality.With regard to t...
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December 2, 2013
Event: Seminar on Iran: 'Momentum for openness? What opportunities for the future of EU-Iran relations?'
On 4 december I will host a seminar on Iran in the European Parliament. This seminar will bring together different stakeholders, experts, opposition activists and academics to focus on the question whether the new politi...
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December 16, 2010
Plenary speech on Uganda, the Bahati Bill and discrimination against the LGBT population
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, the so-called Anti-Homosexuality Bill before the Ugandan Parliament provides for the punishment of homosexual acts by imprisonment for terms ranging from seven years to life, or even...
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April 2, 2015
Marietje Schaake responds to Iran framework deal
Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) responds to the outlines of a deal between the P5+1 and Iran that were announced this evening. 'I welcome the historic steps that were announced this evening....
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December 7, 2010
Media: Cultural diplomacy: To sell European culture and values globally
The objective of culture is no longer only to create art or literature. "Cultural Diplomacy" is increasingly being used as a vehicle to promote liberal democratic values and to foster "democracy and participation", says...
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January 14, 2015
Plenary speech on Boko Haram and the atrocities in Northern Nigeria
Today, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the atrocities in Northern Nigeria by Boko Haram. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Mr President, High Representative, colleagues, the horr...
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April 13, 2016
MEP: Reject cynical deal making with Turkey and focus on rule of law and rights
Today the European Parliament debates its annual report on Turkey’s progress towards becoming an EU Member. Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) responds: "This report is the most critical on the bac...
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June 14, 2017
EU strategy needed to end Yemen conflict
After several calls by Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) the European Parliament will tomorrow call on High Representative Federica Mogherini to define an EU strategy to end the ongoing humani...
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September 27, 2011
Plenary speech on sexual orientation and gender identity at the UN Human Rights Council
Madam President, Madam High Representative, we spoke about the Middle East today as well as the turnarounds in North Africa. We touched on the urgent need for the EU to be a partner in ensuring that reforms on human...
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September 11, 2018
Response to internal D66 vote European elections
Dear Friends, During the past months, I ran in the primary to lead my party D66’s list for the next European Elections. At the very moment we need a strong Europe, support for it can not be tak...
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May 23, 2013
ALDE Press Release: EU action plan urgently needed to ease catastrophic Syrian refugee crisis
For the last two years, the international community has stood by as Syrians are increasingly being crushed between the brutal actions of the Assad regime and extremist groups. There are now seven million Syrians that rel...
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September 12, 2013
Schaake: Commissioner Kroes misses historic opportunity to guarantee net neutrality
Today, the European Commission formally presents its plans for a single telecoms market in the European Union. Besides bearing good news, such as lower costs for calls and data, the Commission's proposals are cause for c...
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June 12, 2018
Presentation of the annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2017 and the EU's policy on the matter
Speech in the plenary of the European Parliament on the EU annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2017 and the EU's policy on the matter.
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July 27, 2018
Germany reacts to Juncker-Trump trade deal with cautious relief
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May 15, 2017
Europe should give meaning to the rule of law online
The EU needs to go beyond a digital single market and lead the development of rules for the open internet – out of moral duty and self-interestThe following article appeared in Europe World's spring edition 2017, issue 3...
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May 11, 2015
MEP: Turkey must step back from authoritarian reforms to remain key EU partner
Dutch Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) responds after the adoption of the annual Turkey report in the foreign affairs committee: "The text was significantly sharpened compared to the draft...
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November 10, 2010
Plenary speech on the upcoming EU-US summit and Transatlantic Economic Council - EU-US Data Protection Agreement
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, to be a credible partner and to act as a global player, the EU needs to speak with one voice. President Obama and his administration have rightly made this known, and we need t...
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December 17, 2010
Press release: A European Heritage Label to support cultural treasures
The European Parliament adopted today a report which calls for a new cultural initiative introducing the European Heritage Label (EHL). ALDE Press release, 17.12.2010 The main objective of the report is transforming a...
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June 15, 2017
How BAE sold cyber-surveillance tools to Arab states
A year-long investigation by BBC Arabic and a Danish newspaper has uncovered evidence that the UK defence giant BAE Systems has made large-scale sales across the Middle East of sophisticated surveillance technology, incl...
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October 26, 2012
Press release: Human rights prize awarded to Iranians in recognition of their struggle for freedom
Iranian lawyer and human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh and Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahihave won the Sakharov Prize 2012 which is the annual human rights prize of the European Parliament. They were nominated for th...
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May 5, 2015
MEP: Malmström must convince US to accept far-reaching reforms of investment protection
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake wants the European Commissioner for Trade, Cecilia Malmström, to convince the United States to accept far-reaching reforms of investment protection. Because of justified...
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March 26, 2014
Media: Europeans say human rights on agenda with Iran - Al-Monitor
While the world’s attention is focused on Iran’s nuclear program, the European Union and European Parliament have broadened the agenda to include Iran’s poor record on human rights in a way that has spurred new debate w...
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June 29, 2015
Written Questions on the detention and forced psychiatric tests of a 16 year old blogger in Singapore
On June 29, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the detention and forced psychiatric tests of a 16 year old blogge...
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April 20, 2011
Media: Illegal downloading 'due to lack of choice'
By Honor Mahony, 20.4.2011, www.euobserver.com As the European Commission enters the final straits in its preparation of proposals on the collecting of royalties for artists and protecting intellectual property ri...
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December 20, 2017
EU plans to restrict export of 'dual-use' spy tech
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February 23, 2017
Europe’s exports of spy tech to authoritarian countries revealed
In order to prevent dictatorships from abusing European technology to crack down on political opposition, the EU started regulating the export of surveillance technology a few years ago. But that...
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October 3, 2013
Media: Insight: Turkey questions its EU future as Brussels looks to Balkans - Reuters
Turkey has been trying for years to join the European Union, presenting itself as a growing economic and political power and a bridge to Asian and Middle Eastern markets.Adrian Croft, Reuters, 03.10.2013 But the next...
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February 9, 2012
Media: Crafters of ACTA to Blame for Confused Reactions
Europeans will take to the streets this weekend in protest at the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, an international agreement that has given birth to an ocean full of red herrings.By Ben Rooney, 9.2.2012, Wall Street...
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January 29, 2019
Implementation of the EU code of practice to fight disinformation
Today MEP Marietje Schaake filed the following written question to the European Commission.By the end of this week the participants of the EU code of practice to fight disinformation will publish their reports on how the...
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November 29, 2011
Media: Bradley Manning: MEPs' open letter to the US government
The letter signed by more than 50 European parliament members expressing concern over whistleblower's treatment in custodyBy staff, 29.11.2011, www.guardian.co.uk To: US President Barack Obama Members of the...
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April 3, 2017
EU needs to adapt its Middle-East strategy
Today the Foreign Affairs Council discussed the situation in Syria, Yemen and Libya. While adopting conclusions on both Syria and Yemen, Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) calls on the EU Membe...
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February 1, 2019
Infringement of dual-use export restrictions to Russia
Following the illegal annexation of Crimea, the European Council imposed restrictions on economic relations with Russia. These measures include an export ban on dual-use goods for military use or military end users. &...
