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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...

December 1, 2013

Media: “Progressive Liberal View” of the Middle East - Encompassing Crescent

Europe’s relationship with a changing Middle East is contentious.  To better understand this relationship, EC’s editor Fatih Seyhanoglu interviewed Marietje Schaake.  Marietje is a Member of the European Parliament...

August 27, 2013

Event: Day of the Middle East

Voices from the Frontline: the Prospect of Democracy Are you interested in debating the latest developments in e.g. Syria, Egypt, and Lebanon? Or are you curious to learn more about a region that is bordering Europe, ye...

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...

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...

March 31, 2011

Use of sexual violence as a counter-revolutionary instrument in North Africa and the Middle East

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 Group, 31.03.11 Women have actively participated in the...

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...

September 7, 2011

Media: Exporting Technology in the Middle East: Western Credibility in the Online World

By Antonella Napolitano, 07.09.2011, Techpresident.com At Nordic Techpolitics MEP (and PdF friend) Marietje Schaake exposed one of the darkest side of the Internet: Western countries are exporting technology in Middle...

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...

December 11, 2013

Marietje Schaake MEP visits Iran

Dutch Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) is visiting Iran with a delegation of the European Parliament from 12 until 18 December. After the official delegation, she will remain in Iran for thr...

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....

January 6, 2011

Media: Marietje Schaake, improve your accountability by being transparent online

By Valentina Montalto, 6.1.2011, butterflyeurope.lospaziodellapolitica.com 1) Mrs Schaake, what is your relation as a politician with new media and social networks? How have you created consensus, nurtured political d...

February 3, 2014

Media: Abrar News about EU-Iran relations (Farsi)

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December 12, 2013

Media: BBC Persian Hardtalk

Marietje Schaake appeared on BBC Persian's Hardtalk to discuss the upcoming European Parliament delegation to Iran, as well as broader EU-Iran relations, human rights and democracy in Iran. The entire interview (in Engli...

December 13, 2017

EU-Iran relations after the nuclear deal

MEP Marietje Schaake speech on the situation in Iran in the Plenary of the European Parliament on 12 december 2017

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).

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...

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...

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...

March 14, 2018

Analysing EU–US trade relations with Marietje Schaake

See also the ALDE press release: Tariffs on steel and aluminium: Europe must be ready to respond to US protectionism

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...

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...

October 25, 2016

Improve relations with Iran only when human rights come first

Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) only wants the EU to improve its relations with Iran if this goes hand in hand with an improvement of the human rights situation in the country. Today she vot...

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...

March 18, 2019

EU relations with the army of Myanmar

On the 12th of March, the Chairman of the EU military committee met with Myanmar's defence attaché.  A picture of this meeting was posted on Twitter by the committee's official account.     An UN i...

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...

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...

January 27, 2014

Media: BBC Persian discussing recent visit to Tehran (Farsi)

See the full broadcast below. The interview with Ms Schaake starts at circa 38.30 mins.

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...

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...

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...

February 23, 2016

MEP Schaake: Deals with Iran and Turkey overshadow human rights

Federica Mogherini, the High Representative of the European Union discussed the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East with the Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament today. Member of the Europ...

March 3, 2017

Future of news, propaganda, fake news and business models

On March 1st, Marietje Schaake hosted an event on the future of news, online propaganda, fake news and new business models. Watch the video here in full, or the individual contributions of the panellists below:...

October 4, 2013

Press release: Marietje Schaake: EU should open delegation in Iran

Dutch Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) calls on EU High Representative Catherine Ashton to open a delegation of the European Union in Iran. “With President Rouhani in office, Iran appears to...

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...

October 25, 2016

EU Strategy towards Iran after the nuclear agreement

Marietje Schaake's intervention on the 24th of October in the plenary of the European Parliament as ALDE Shadow rapporteur on the EU strategy towards Iran after the nuclear agreement (Howitt report)....

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...

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...

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...

June 18, 2018

A day in the life of Marietje Schaake MEP

For the British Chamber of Commerce EU & Belgium, Marietje Schaake wrote a blog about a day in her life as a Member of the European Parliament. Please find the blog post below. A Day in the Life of Marietje Schaake MEP...

March 26, 2017

Interview on EU-Turkey relations

January 24, 2017

The EU cannot let Russia, Turkey and Iran dictate Syria's future

Warmongers brokering Syria solution in Astana Today, a most unlikely trio concluded meetings at a conference meant to find a ‘Syrian settlement’ in Astana. The terms are defined by Russia, Iran and Turkey, while the EU,...

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...

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...

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...

June 13, 2013

Marietje Schaake: Freedom of the press and media central role in European external policies

The promotion of freedom of the press and independent media should play a central role in the external policies of the European Union. Increased cooperation within the EEAS and European Commission and with businesses is...

September 7, 2015

Public Opinion, Transatlantic Relations, and the Use of Force - GMF

Public Opinion, Transatlantic Relations, and the Use of Force September 14, 12:00 - 14:00 GMF Brussels Office (Invitation only) Data suggests that there are fundamental differences between the Unit...

September 7, 2015

Public Opinion, Transatlantic Relations, and the Use of Force - GMF

Public Opinion, Transatlantic Relations, and the Use of Force September 14, 12:00 - 14:00 GMF Brussels Office (Invitation only) Data suggests that there are fundamental differences between the Unit...

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...

June 1, 2018

The situation of imprisoned EU-Iranian dual nationals in Iran

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...

March 2, 2018

The Future of Technology in Education

Digital technology is a valuable asset to education. The Commission embraces digital technology in its ‘Digital Action Plan’ as something that can enrich education and learning and is able to open up access to a wealth o...

January 6, 2016

Media (Carnegie Europe) - Judy Asks: Will Iran and Saudi Arabia Go to War?

A selection of experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey at Carnegie Europe on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world. Please find the response by Marietje Schaake...

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...

March 13, 2019

EU-US trade relations

Almost a year ago, President Trump announced he would be imposing steep tariffs on the import of steel and aluminum into the United States. By offering a number of countries a (temporary) exemption to these tariffs, Trum...

October 29, 2014

Marietje Schaake discussing the role of the EU in fostering global justice

On October 24, Marietje Schaake participated in a panel debate with Dutch Members of the European Parliament to discuss the role of the EU in fostering global justice. From the website of The Hague Institute for Globa...

August 21, 2012

Media: London School of Economics blog - 5 minutes with Marietje Schaake

5 minutes with Marietje Schaake MEP on ACTA and the role of the internet in politics: “The mere existence of the internet has the potential to improve human rights in the European neighbourhood and beyond.” London Sch...

November 11, 2016

EU-Iran Human Rights Dialogue

Marietje Schaake sent the following question to High Representative Mogherini today. A second meeting between the EU and Iran, under the framework of a 'High Level political dialogue' took place in Brussels yesterday. To...

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...

September 18, 2017

Sustaining the Iran Nuclear Deal

Marietje Schaake supported the below statement, alongside 75 other Europeans, which calls on President Trump to preserve the Iran nuclear deal. 76 Europeans call on President Trump to preserve Iran nuclear deal Next m...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

March 27, 2015

Rise of Euroscepticism & The Future of Europe (University College Utrecht)

Rise of Euroscepticism & The Future of Europe 2 April 2015 19:30 - 21:15 Marietje Schaake will discuss euroscepticism and the future of Europe at University College Utrecht. The panel is organised by t...

June 12, 2014

Reaction Marietje Schaake to conviction of Alaa Abdel Fattah and other Egyptian activists

In Egypt 25 people, including the famous Egyptian blogger and activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, were sentenced yesterday to 15 years in jail under the strict anti-demonstration law that was passed last year. The 25 demonstrato...

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...

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...

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...

December 17, 2014

Joint motion for resolution on the recognition of Palestinian statehood

Session document EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT                                                                   2014 - 2019 16.12.2014                                                                                         ...

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...

August 4, 2017

Inauguration of President Rouhani in Iran

Today, ahead of the inauguration ceremony of President Rouhani in Iran, Marietje Schaake sent the following letter to High Representative Federica Mogherini. The names of the Members that co-signed the letter are below.&...

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...

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...

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...

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...

August 20, 2012

Blog: "EU-Russia relations: Necessary but Uncomfortable"

Russia and especially the people of Russia are considered ‘European’ by many standards. Unfortunately, Russia is increasingly less European when measured along the democratic yardstick. Despite its membership of the Coun...

March 27, 2015

Rise of Euroscepticism & The Future of Europe (University College Utrecht)

Rise of Euroscepticism & The Future of Europe 2 April 2015 19:30 - 21:15 Marietje Schaake will discuss euroscepticism and the future of Europe at University College Utrecht. The panel is organised by t...

February 3, 2017

The Future of News in a Hyperconnected World

Watch the video of the event On March 1st, Marietje Schaake will be hosting an event on the future of news, from 12:30 to 15:00 in the European Parliament in Brussels. Inde...

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...

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...

July 14, 2015

MEP: Deal with Iran removes important hurdle for broader agenda

MEP: Deal with Iran removes important hurdle for broader agendaAfter historic negotiations, the P5+1 reached a deal on Iran's nuclear program in Vienna today. In exchange for significantly reducing its nuclear capacity a...

November 10, 2016

MEPs fear for EU-US relations under Trump presidency

https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/articles/news/meps-fear-eu-us-relations-under-trump-presidencyIn a shock victory for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, the US president elect in his victory speech calle...

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...

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...

June 18, 2015

“The new geopolitics of energy: winners and losers” (Friends of Europe)

“The new geopolitics of energy: winners and losers” Brussels, July 2nd This event is exclusively for Friends of Europe’s members, EU institution representatives and media. For more information, please visit th...

August 29, 2013

Marietje Schaake nominates 'Standing Man' Turkey for EU Sakharov-prize

Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) has nominated the 'Standing Man' in Turkey for the European Parliament's annual human rights prize. Schaake: "The peaceful protest movement in reaction to t...

June 15, 2017

Global Dispatches: Marietje Schaake

Please find here the Global Dispatches podcast episode with Marietje Schaake, being interviewed by Mark Leon Goldberg. Introduction:  Marietje Schaake was 30 years old when she first joined the European Parliamen...

June 18, 2015

“The new geopolitics of energy: winners and losers” (Friends of Europe)

“The new geopolitics of energy: winners and losers” Brussels, July 2nd This event is exclusively for Friends of Europe’s members, EU institution representatives and media. For more information, please visit th...

October 8, 2013

Press release: Marietje Schaake calls for EU-China investment treaty

Dutch Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) calls on EU trade Commissioner, Karel de Gucht, to open negotiations on a direct investment treaty between the European Union and China, which is to sub...

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...

November 14, 2016

What will Trump's election mean for EU-US relations?

Donald Trump has been voted in as the next US president. During his campaign, he said he would pull the US out of NATO which he saw as obsolete, blamed trade deals for "sucking jobs" out of the US...

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...

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...

October 25, 2013

Event: "The challenge of informing online audiences about Europe and its future"

On November 13th, Marietje Schaake will adress a seminar for online journalists in the European Parliament, to discuss the challenge of informing online audiences about Europe and its future. Other panellists include a r...

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...

January 9, 2019

EU parliament laments trans-Atlantic relations under Trump

(AP) — A key European Union legislative group has lambasted U.S. President Donald Trump’s “harmful” approach to trans-Atlantic relations, warning that the divisions it creates will only embolden global rivals. In...

June 12, 2013

Marietje Schaake: Tackling youth unemployment requires structural economic reforms

According to Dutch MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE/ D66) structural improvements to the economic governance of the EU are essential in order to combat high levels of youth unemployment in Europe. Today in Strasbourg the Europ...

May 13, 2015

Media (Huffington Post) - Securing Europe's Future Is About Securing Our Own Future

This article by Erik Brattberg, co-authored with Tobias Bunde, Maksymilian Czuperski and Marietje Schaake, appeared today on the Huffington Post. After centuries of war, since 1945 and the fall of the...

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...

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...

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...

November 6, 2018

U.S.-European Relations Saw Dramatic Changes, MEP Schaake Says

Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake discusses what has changed in the U.S.-European relations under the Trump administration. She speaks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua from the Bloomberg New Economy Foru...

September 13, 2017

Marietje Schaake intervention in EU Turkey debate in the European Parliament

Intervention of MEP Marietje Schaake in the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strassbourg on the 12th of September 2017 on the EU-Turkey relationship.

September 18, 2012

Video: Marietje Schaake at the Open Estonia Forum

On September 18th Marietje Schaake delivered a video message to the Open Estonia Forum on Populism. She spoke about the role of social media as an enabler of populism, as well as a countervailing force to it and the impo...

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...

April 16, 2019

Raw Politics: 'Your Call'

On April 16, Marietje Schaake took part in the Raw Politics show 'Your Call'. Please watch the video here.

December 16, 2011

Media: Free Press Unlimited happy to present Marietje Schaake as their new vice-president of the supervisory board

Marietje Schaake (D66) will be the new vice-president of the board of directors at Free Press Unlimited. Schaake explains press freedom is a very important matter to her: “Press freedom, bo...

October 7, 2014

Marietje Schaake questions candidate EU High Representative Mogherini

At the hearing on 6 October, Marietje Schaake asked the candidate Vice President and EU High Representative Federica Mogherini about her views on the Iran nuclear negotiations and how she, as the new High Representative,...

October 9, 2014

Marietje Schaake responds to making public of TTIP negotiating mandate

Today, the member states of the European Union will make public the negotiating mandate for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. This mandate sets the parameters for the negotiations, which are conducted b...

September 26, 2013

Media: EU should stop the spread of digital arms - ViEUws

Previous work on digital arms trade and dual use items: Plenary speech on cyber security and digital arms trade Video: Discussion on digital arms trade for the Open Rights Group Media: Europe’s spy technolog...

January 27, 2014

Media: Abrar News on visit to Iran (Farsi)

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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...

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...

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....

August 22, 2012

Parliamentary questions: Impact of US Iran sanctions on EU businesses

Please find the answers of the Commission here.

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...

June 6, 2013

Video: Euro-Mediterranean Relations and the Arab Spring: Two Years On

On June 5th, Marietje Schaake spoke during a seminar with invited journalists from the Middle East and North Africa organized in the European Parliament entitled “Euro-Mediterranean relations and the Arab Spring: two yea...

December 11, 2014

Panel: The policy perspective - digital & social for the future of Europe

Shaping the Future of Digital Social Innovation in Europe Discussing how digital technologies and the internet are changing how social innovation happens 17 February 2015, 09:00 Charlemagne Building, De Gasperi...

October 13, 2016

Future of Text and Data Mining

On 27 September 2016, FutureTDM held its first Workshop in Brussels. The event was sponsored and Chaired by the European Parliament Digital Agenda Intergroup - a cross-party and cross-national...

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...

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...

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...

February 13, 2015

Public Libraries 2020 Tour - Marietje Schaake interview

Marietje Schaake shares her thoughts on how public libraries give people access to the digital society. Speaking to us in the public library of Tilburg, she says libraries perform not one, but a number of functions....

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...

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...

September 26, 2012

Media: Eurozone: light at the end of the tunnel? - France 24

Marietje Schaake spoke with Christophe Robeet of France 24 and Greek MEP Dimitrios Droutsas about recent developments in the current debt crisis and the future of the Eurozone. The video can be found here.

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...

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...

February 17, 2019

Democrats offer European allies the promise of a post-Trump future. But can they deliver?

MUNICH — Amid the gloom of a security conference focused on the breakdown in transatlantic relations under President Trump, Joe Biden offered beleaguered Europeans a ray of hope this weekend. “This too shal...

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...

April 9, 2015

EU must prioritize human rights in Iran after Lausanne

A few days after the historic framework agreements between the P5+1 and Iran on the nuclear program, the contours of the challenges ahead are clear. There are different read-outs of what was and was not agreed in Lausann...

May 3, 2011

Media: War correspondents: call for braver EU protection policy

Ways to improve protection for journalists reporting on armed conflicts were debated by the Human Rights Sub-Committee on Monday, with a view to "press freedom" day on 3 May.3.5.2011, European Parliament News "Truth i...

November 15, 2018

The extraterritorial effects of US sanctions on Iran for European companies

October 6, 2015

Media (BBC) - Marietje Schaake responds to Pacific trade deal

Marietje Schaake commented today on BBC's 'Good Morning Scotland' on the agreement by 12 states on the Pacific trade deal (the Trans-Pacific Partnership). Please also read Schaake's reaction to the conclusion on T...

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...

November 21, 2012

Event: WRR Lecture "The Global Battle for the Future of Cyberspace"

Marietje Schaake acted as a referent for the yearly WRR Lecture, organized by the Scientific Council for Government Policy. The lecture was delivered by prof. Ronald Deibert, Professor of Political Science, and Director...

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.

April 4, 2014

Plenary debate about Iran

On April 3rd Marietje Schaake spoke in a plenary debate in the European Parliament about the EU's relations with Iran. Schaake complimented High Representative Ashton on her role in the negotiations with Iran and the acc...

November 2, 2017

Marietje Schaake at the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago

Introduction video: On 31 October, Marietje Schaake spoke at the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago. Please watch the video below for her speech and her conversation with Siva Vaidhyanathan: Pl...

September 14, 2015

Media (WorldECR) - Talking export controls with Marietje Schaake, MEP

The September issue (43, pp. 13-15) of WorldECR, the journal on export controls and sanctions, featured an interview with Marietje Schaake on export controls. Read the interview here (PDF)....

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...

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...

April 1, 2014

Event: Battle for your vote!

Join us on April 9th at the EP, from 18.30h for "Battle for your Vote" - 8 MEPs matched with 4 hip-hop freestylers battling on relevant topics. The aim is getting young voters interested in European politics and thus in...

July 26, 2018

The case of Wini Omer in Sudan

Marietje Schaake today submitted questions following the arrest and prosecution of journalist and human right's defender Wini Omer in Sudan. On Tuesday the 24th of July, journalist Wini Omer appeared before a Sudanese...

November 21, 2016

Peering pressure: the secret battle to control the future of the internet

October 6, 2014

Marietje Schaake supports Leyla Yunus for the Sakharov Prize 2014

Marietje Schaake supports the nomination of Layla Yunus for the Sakharov Prize 2014. Leyla Yunus is the director of the Institute for Peace and Democracy, a human rights organisation in Azerbaijan that fights against...

May 8, 2012

Media: MEPs: "High time for EU sanctions against Bahrain"

D66, 08.05.2012 EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton should start preparing a set of targeted restrictive measures against the Bahraini government. In a letter sent today, initiated by Dutch MEP Marietje Schaake (...

May 29, 2018

Blog: Crunch time for Iran deal

Despite severe repression of freedom of speech online, Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei decided to take to Twitter to share his thoughts - in Trumpian style. Now that President Trump has pulled the plug on the agree...

June 28, 2012

Video: Yahoo! Change Your World DC: Government 2.0 Panel

Government 2.0 – A conversation about using the Internet, technology and social media to drive public policy, power electoral campaigns, engage voters, shape foreign policy and govern. Moderator: Erin Vilardi, Leaders...

March 1, 2018

ALDE Conference ´´Perspectives for EU-Russia relations´´

On 28 February 2018, Marietje Schaake moderated the ALDE conference on perspectives for EU-Russia relations with Wolfgang Ischinger (Chairman of the Munich Security Conference), Alexey Navalny (Russian democratic opposit...

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...

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...

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...

June 14, 2018

MEP Schaake reacts to Commission proposals for EU external relations budget

The European Commission just presented its proposals for the EU's external relations budget. Funds for the so-called 'external financing instruments' have been increased to 123 billion Euro for the period between 2021 an...

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...

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...

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...

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...

July 24, 2016

Concrete steps in EU-Turkey relations key

A week after the attempted coup in Turkey, and after tens of thousands of arrests, European Ministers and the European Commission must take concrete steps to help restore security and strengthen the rule of law. After th...

October 15, 2015

Marietje Schaake proposes 12 actions to remedy human rights shortcomings in the EU's dual use regulation

As part of the Commission's public online consultation on the review of the EU's export control policy Marietje Schaake proposes the following 12 actions to remedy the shortcomings in the EU's export control regime for d...

December 2, 2011

Media: Radio Free Europe: Marietje Schaake: 'It's High Time This Digital Weapons Trade Stops'

There has been a raft of incidents of Western technology companies providing repressive regimes with surveillance or Internet-filtering technology. Most recently U.S. and Italian companies have been implicated in sup...

September 12, 2013

Schaake: EU should play leading role in ending Syrian conflict

The war in Syria demands a political solution in which the EU should act more prominently. Because of the strong regional character of the conflict, in which the country itself has become a chess board of geopolitical po...

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...

May 13, 2017

Human rights in Iran

Presidential elections in Iran are scheduled to be held in the Islamic Republic of Iran on 19 May. Please find below a letter to High Representative Mogherini initiated by Marietje Schaake, co-signed by 28 Members of the...

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...

November 11, 2016

Trump gives EU defense plans new sense of urgency

Four European military powers — France, Germany, Italy and Spain — will accelerate their push for cooperation on defense because of concerns that Donald Trump will curtail U.S. engagement, diploma...

February 5, 2019

Europe's stakes in the State of the Union

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

April 28, 2015

The ALDE Group condemns the murder of Pakistani human rights activist Sabeen Mahmud

The killing of Sabeen Mahmud, one of the most outspoken human rights advocates in Pakistan, worsens the situation of those fighting for fundamental rights and freedoms in this country. She was shot four times at...

December 11, 2017

Netanyahu in Brussels today: Marietje Schaake responds

Netanyahu in Brussels today: Marietje Schaake responds Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will today meet the European ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels. Last week, President Trump decided to unilaterally declare J...

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...

November 11, 2015

The situation of the media in the Eastern Partnership countries and Russia

Seminar for journalists Co-organised by the European Parliament and the European Commission 17-18 November European Parliament, Paul Henri Spaak building, room 4B001 The European Parliament and the...

July 17, 2017

The case of Clinton Young

On 17 July, Marietje Schaake sent a letter to the Governor of Texas on the case of Clinton Young. Please find the letter below.

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...

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...

January 26, 2016

Where is the EU five years after the revolution in Egypt?

Five years ago mass protests took over Tahrir square in Cairo. After initial hesitation the EU sought a new approach to Egypt, and wanted to support the transition from autocracy to democracy. It would fully support "the...

June 24, 2017

The case of Sabri Hassanpour and other dual nationals imprisoned in Iran

Today Marietje Schaake submitted the following questions to High Representative Mogherini concerning the case of Mr Sabri Hassanpour imprisoned in Iran. On June 24th 2017  a Dutch newspaper reported the case of...

May 6, 2010

Press release: Europeana must become the 'Google Books' of the EU

The future of the European digital library, Europeana, is guaranteed. A large majority of the European Parliament voted in favour of the progress report on Europeana. ALDE Press release, 06.05.2010  The digital library...

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...

December 16, 2013

Media: EU parliamentarians visiting Iran meet female MPs - Euronews

Euronews, 15.12.2013 For the first time in over five years a delegation from the European parliament has travelled to Tehran to meet with Iranian lawmakers and officials including a group of female MPs, representative...

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...

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...

June 20, 2012

Media: Introducing the #FPWomeratti - Foreign Policy Magazine

BY @JILLIANYORK, @KATRINSKAYA, @LISANG at www.foreignpolicy.com, 20 June 2012 When Foreign Policy published its 2012 Twitterati 100 list, we could not help but be struck by the lack of women. Of the 100 tweeters F...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

January 26, 2012

Media: European Parliament Member Marietje Schaake Explains How Europeans Can Stop ACTA

By Mike Masnick, 26.01.2012, techdirt.com from the don't-miss-it dept As we've been discussing, there's been a lot of misinformation flying around concerning ACTA -- especially in the EU, where it has not yet been...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

March 9, 2012

Media: Sanctions against Iran reviewed by European Parliament

The European Parliament held a meeting on March 8 to reflect on the impact of sanctions against Iran driven by human rights concerns.Marietje Schaake, a Dutch Member of the European Parliament had invited Shadi Sadr Iran...

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...

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...

June 13, 2013

Media: Next EU summit risks being waste of time, MEPs say - EU Observer

Honor Mahony, EU Observer, 13.06.2013 The European Commission on Wednesday (12 June) came under pressure to be a bold policy-maker, as a meeting of EU leaders later this month shapes up to be another damp squib. De...

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...

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...

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...

November 13, 2014

Marietje Schaake responds to breakthrough in WTO negotiations

The United States and India announced today that they reached an agreement to break the impasse in the World Trade Organisation. The implementation of the so-called Bali-package was held up since December 2013 because a...

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...

May 11, 2017

Marietje Schaake amendments dual use regulation

Today I submitted my amendments to the Commission proposal to update the export control system on dual-use items. For more than six years, I have been pushing for a fundamental reform of this system, to take account of t...

June 22, 2012

Press release: Freedom of expression: EU should learn from Iceland

"Europe must protect freedom of expression and press following the example of Iceland" said Marietje Schaake (D66, NL) during today's ALDE seminar on " Censorship and Self censorship" hosted with Alexander Lambsdorff (FD...

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...

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...

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...

September 6, 2010

Plenary speech on human rights in Iran, in particular the cases of Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani and of Zahra Bahrami

Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, as Europeans, we are particularly moved by the human rights situation in Iran, not only because we consider the EU to be a community of values and beli...

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...

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...

April 18, 2014

MEP: European leadership crucial in internet future

Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), wants the European Union to show leadership and strive to increase freedom for internet users. Next week, an important summit will be held in Brazil to disc...

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...

November 22, 2012

Event: Media of Tomorrow Symposium

Marietje Schaake will give a keynote speech on civil rights online at the Media of Tomorrow Symposium organized by the University of Utrecht. More information on the symposium can be found here.

January 11, 2018

EU and Iran urge Trump to uphold nuclear deal

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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...

September 30, 2010

Event: Turkey's European identity and the role of culture and media

Event date: 30 September 2010 Location: BRUSSELS EP A5 G1 Speakers Panel 1: Turkeys' European Identity Dr. Burak Erdenir, Deputy Secretary General for EU Affairs Pelin Batu - Actress and activist Panel...

September 30, 2010

Event: Turkey's European identity and the role of culture and media

Event date: 30 September 2010 Location: BRUSSELS EP A5 G1 Speakers Panel 1: Turkeys' European Identity Dr. Burak Erdenir, Deputy Secretary General for EU Affairs Pelin Batu - Actress and activist Panel...

June 28, 2018

Nasrin Sotoudeh in Iran

Today, together with 38 MEPs from different groups, I sent the following letter to High Representative Mogherini, on the case of leading human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh in Iran.  --- Brussels, June 28th 2018...

March 18, 2013

Media: The Guardian - Surgeons struggle in Iran as sanctions squeeze drug supplies

Doctors and pharmacists warn operating theatres will close as medics turn to "old drugs" to make up shortfall in vital supplies. The Guardian, 18 March 2013 - by Saeed Kamali Dehghan Operating theatres in Iran are...

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...

November 15, 2011

Media: Schaake: "Stop Digital Arms Trade From Western Countries" - Huffington Post

Today, the EU imposed sanctions on 3 members of Syria's electronic army: a new and important step, but what about the corporate actors? While both the United States and the EU have imposed sanctions on Syria and Iran, th...

March 15, 2013

Media: Family of Syria Internet guru appeals for EU help - EU Observer

The family of one extraordinary Syrian man facing life in prison has appealed to the EU for diplomatic assistance. "We need the urgent support of the European Union. This is our call to the European External Action Se...

October 31, 2014

Media (The Economist): Problems with neighbours

This article appeared on The Economist on November 1.Recent actions push Turkey away from the West and the European Union THE fallout from Turkey’s relations with Islamic State (IS) knows no end. Its global image is i...

June 1, 2016

VIDEO: Schaake: “I hope that the UK will choose to stay a vital part of the EU”

Marietje Schaake joined trade reporter Naomi Bar to discuss the upcoming British referendum. What will happen to the EU’s trading power if Britain would leave the EU, the impact on ongoing negotiations such as TTIP, the...

March 25, 2013

Media: Rise of the net activist - New Europe

Jennifer Baker, New Europe, 24.03.2013 Earlier this month thousands of digital civil liberties activists bombarded the European Parliament with emails protesting against a proposed law to ban on internet pornography....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

March 17, 2014

MEP: EU needs clear agreements with Iran

Dutch member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), wants the EU to act more strategically towards Iran. Today, the Committee for Foreign Affairs debates a report that gives recommendations for future E...

May 19, 2012

Media: European Parliament Member Marietje Schaake's Favorite Techdirt Posts Of The Week

This week's favorites post comes from Marietje Schaake, a Member of the EU Parliament, who has been called "Europe's most wired politician."By Marietje Schaake, 19.5.2012, TechDirt.com When Mike asked me to write a po...

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...

December 7, 2016

Listed as one of the Politico 28

Many politicians use Twitter to reach out to their supporters. Dutch MEP Marietje Schaake has turned the microblogging site into an agenda-setting tool, with rapid-fire tweets on the issues closes...

July 8, 2013

Marietje Schaake discusses digital arms trade for the Open Rights Group

Eric King from Privacy International, Hauke Gierow from Reporters Without Borders and Marietje Schaake talk about the importance of creating effective export controls for digital surveillance technologies and making peop...

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....

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...

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...

September 19, 2018

MEPs: only concrete human rights actions can help improve Turkey relations with the EU

A delegation of subcommittee on human rights members visited Turkey (Ankara and Istanbul) on 17-19 September. The delegation was led by Marietje Schaake. Please find the final statement here below: In meetings with var...

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...

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...

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...

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...

February 13, 2013

Discussion paper - Freedom of the Press and Media in the World report

Following my call for input I have received several contributions by NGO's, academics and citizens. I'm grateful for all the valuable information, ideas and viewpoints of which many are reflected in this discussion paper...

September 13, 2012

Media: Ashton on Syria: ‘Don’t accuse us of inactivity…if it was easy, we would have done it by now’ - European Jewish Press

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton issued a ringing indictment of critics of Europe’s handling of the ongoing Syrian crisis Tuesday at a debate at the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg, as she warne...

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...

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...

November 16, 2011

Media: France 24 TV - Pressure mounting on Syria: will Arab League ultimatum stop the bloodshed?

The Arab League is suspending Syria over its violence against civilians. In eight months, over 3,500 people have died at the hands of security forces. The regime of Bashar al-Assad looks friendless, isolated and even des...

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...

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...

August 22, 2018

Nasrin Sotoudeh in Iran

On 22 August, Marietje Schaake sent the following letter concerning the detention of Nasrin Sotoudeh to President Rouhani. The letter was signed by 60 MEPs in total. ---  Honourable President Rouhani,...

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...

April 20, 2012

Media: The American Connection

François Hollande has embraced the tactics of Obama’s 2008 campaign—and it might win him the French election.By Sasha Issenberg, Slate, 20.04.2012 The three young men monitoring the volunteer sign-up table outside Fra...

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...

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...

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...

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...

August 23, 2018

Support package for Iran

Today, Marietje Schaake submitted the following written questions to HR/VP Mogherini:  --- On 23 August, the European Commission announced the adoption of a package of €18 million in support of economic and socia...

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...

January 12, 2015

D66: Europe should support victims of IS terror

D66 wants EU High Representative Mogherini, together with the EU member states to come up with an emergency plan for Iraq. The acts of terror committed by IS in Iraq are leading to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. I...

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...

December 5, 2012

Press release: Marietje Schaake welcomes steps towards long overdue EU copyright reform

Marietje Schaake MEP (ALDE/D66) welcomes the announcement by the European Commission to address copyright reform. "The proposals by the European Commission to finally tackle copyright reform are an important first step a...

September 21, 2015

MEPs respond to the appointment of Saudi Arabia's ambassador at the UN Human Rights Council

The ALDE Group in the European Parliament strongly disagrees with the decision taken by the United Nations to hand over a key human rights role to Saudi Arabia’s ambassador at the UN in Geneva, who was elected as chair o...

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...

March 13, 2013

Media: Who Are the Enemies Of The Internet? - European Journalism Observatory

Philip di Salvo, European Journalism Observatory, 13.03.2013 In occasion of the World Day Against Cyber Censorship, Reporters Without Borders (RWB) has released its annual report on Internet Freedom. It pays special a...

March 31, 2013

Media: The digital arms trade - The Economist

The Economist, March 30th 2013 It is a type of software sometimes described as “absolute power” or “God”. Small wonder its sales are growing. Packets of computer code, known as “exploits”, allow hackers to infiltrate...

July 1, 2013

Media: Berlin accuses Washington of cold war tactics over snooping - Guardian

Ian Traynor, The Guardian, 30.06.2013 Transatlantic relations plunged at the weekend as Berlin, Brussels and Paris all demanded that Washington account promptly and fully for new disclosures on the scale of the US Nat...

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...

April 7, 2015

Media (CNN) - Schaake: Turkey internet blockade is bad for business

On April 5, Marietje Schaake joined CNN's Quest Means Business, stating that the blocking of social media by Turkey will have a chilling effect on investment. "We have seen many political interventions already in Turke...

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...

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...

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.

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...

March 16, 2017

EU strategy for Syria: Strong political leadership is needed to avoid Putin and Assad shaping the country’s future

Yesterday, The European Commission and High Representative Federica Mogherini adopted elements for an EU Strategy for Syria. The ALDE Group has been pushing for a pro-active European leadership to end the bloodshed since...

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...

September 1, 2017

Marietje Schaake at UN launch ´Alliance for Torture-Free Trade´

Member of the European Parliament (ALDE/D66) Marietje Schaake will attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York on the 18th of September. She will be part of the launch of the ´Alliance for Torture-Free Trade´,...

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...

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...

November 30, 2015

Media (New York Times) - E.U. Offers Turkey 3 Billion Euros to Stem Migrant Flow

On November 29, Marietje Schaake was quoted in the New York Times concerning the deal at the EU-Turkey summit on the refugee crisis. Please find the full article below. E.U. Offers Turkey 3 Billion Euros...

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...

November 19, 2014

MEP Marietje Schaake responds to transparency initiative TTIP negotiations

Today, the European Commissioner for Trade, Cecilia Malmström launched an initiative to increase transparency of the negotiations on the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. The proposal will give Members of...

July 1, 2014

Written question regarding implementation of the BICI report in Bahrain

Please below a written question tabled by Marietje Schaake to High Representative Catherine Ashton, concerning the implementation of the BICI report in Bahrain. The official document can be found here. In the aftermat...

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...

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...

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...

October 12, 2016

Iran report - Foreign Affairs committee

MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTIONon EU strategy towards Iran after the nuclear agreement(2015/2274(INI))The European Parliament,– having regard to the joint statement made by the Vice-P...

March 13, 2017

The beating of Elvi Fundo in Albania

On Friday, Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE), submitted the following question to High Representative Federica Mogherini on the beating of journalist Elvi Fundo in Albania. On the 8th of March, Elvi Fundo, a journalist for the...

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...

March 14, 2013

Media: France could join the small club of countries that require net neutrality - Ars Technica

The French government has put forward a new plan that could enshrine net neutrality in national law. If it passes, France would become the third country in Europe (after the Netherlands and Slovenia joined the club this...

September 15, 2016

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Iran

On 15 September, Marietje Schaake sent a letter to Vice-President Mogherini on the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Iran. The letter was cosigned by 56 other Members of the European Parliament. Please find the letter...

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...

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...

December 12, 2018

Conclusion of the EU-Japan partnership agreement

Speech by Marietje Schaake in the plenary of the European Parliament on 11/11/2018 on the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement.

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...

June 6, 2014

Media: Europeans Irked by U.S.-Iran Trade as Companies Suffer - Bloomberg

Europeans are complaining about rising American trade with Iran as their companies bear the brunt of the sanctions that the U.S. government pushed through against the Islamic Republic.Jonathan Tirone, Bloomberg, 04.06.20...

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...

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...

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...

May 8, 2013

Event: Blogging for Democracy: Cuba, the European Union and the influence of Web 2.0

MEPs Franziska Brantner,  José Ignacio Salafranca and  Marietje Schaake cordially invite you to Blogging for Democracy Cuba, the European Union and the influence of Web 2.0 "Yoani Sánchez fights tropical totali...

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...

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...

June 12, 2013

Presentation of report "Freedom of the Press and Media in the World"

During the June Plenary Session  in Strasbourg of the European Parliament Marietje presents her report on "Freedom of the Press and the Media in the World" in a broad debate on human rights and democracy with the High Re...

June 26, 2013

Report on the freedom of the press and media in the world

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September 24, 2012

Media: The Need for an EU Digital Freedom Strategy - New Europe

23.9.2012, New Europe After violent protests by extremists in reaction to the "Innocence of Muslims" video, the question whether or not YouTube should take the video offline is fiercely debated. While laws are made on...

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...

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...

May 29, 2013

Media: Crisis Threatens Media Freedom in Europe - Internal Voices

Media freedom in Europe is increasingly under threat as a result of the economic crisis, says a report released by human rights organisation Freedom House.Gabriela Belmar-Valencia, Internal Voice, 29.05.2013 The US-...

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...

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...

July 1, 2014

Written question regarding implementation of the BICI report in Bahrain

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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...

November 14, 2018

Increasing EU resilience against the influence of foreign actors on the upcoming EP election campaign

Speech by Marietje Schaake in the plenary of the European Parliament on 14/11/2018 on increasing EU resilience against the influence of foreign actors on the upcoming EP election campaign.

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...

May 16, 2018

Press freedom in Iran: panel discussion

On Thursday 24 May, Marietje Schaake is hosting a event at the occassion of the launch of the report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ):  On the table: Why now is the time to sway Rouhani to meet hi...

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...

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...

October 7, 2015

Media (Carnegie Europe) - Can the EU Do Business With Erdoğan?

This commentary by Marietje Schaake was published today by Carnegie Europe. By Judy Dempsey. Judy Asks: Can the EU Do Business With Erdoğan? Every week, a selection of leading experts answer a new que...

August 3, 2013

EU should start human rights dialogue with Iran

On the day before the inauguration of the new Iranian president Rohani, Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) calls on the EU to invite Iran for an ongoing dialogue on human rights and democracy...

January 26, 2015

Media (EU Reporter): Human rights and surveillance: Can the EU ensure the democratic usage of its technologies?

On January 26 2015, the article below was published on EU Reporter. “There is a proliferation of surveillance technologies around the world. It is easy and likely that these technologies, which could be of harm t...

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...

March 13, 2014

Plenary speech - EU priorities for the 25th session of the UN Human Rights Council

Marietje Schaake (ALDE ) - Mr President, the violations of human rights across the world at this moment are so vast and so numerous that it is difficult to do the suffering justice. From rape as a weapon of war in Af...

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...

April 26, 2018

EU should lead by example in the fight against disinformation

Today the Commission released its long-awaited strategy to counter disinformation. MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) reacts:    The EU should lead by example and not provide any censorship blueprint for authorit...

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'....

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...

August 22, 2011

Media (Bloomberg) - EUs Schaake Seeks Rules on Spying Technology Exports

May 20, 2017

Election results in Iran

According to preliminary results, Iran’s sitting President Hassan Rouhani has won the elections. The people in Iran voted yesterday. MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE) responds: “The Iranian people have voted for Rouha...

March 10, 2014

MEP: EU needs to address human rights Saudi Arabia

Dutch Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), wants the EU to conduct a firm dialogue with Saudi Arabia about human rights, freedoms and the role of the country in the region. Tomorrow, the Europe...

January 6, 2011

Media: #Tunisia: Why Europe should lead the protection of internet freedom #sidibouzid

By Marietje Schaake, 6.1.2011, www.i-policy.org While Europe celebrated Christmas and the New Year, an uprising began in Tunisia after a young man set himself on fire. The young generation who has lived under repressi...

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...

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...

March 27, 2014

Event: Culture in External Relations Conference

As the European Parliament rapporteur for the the report on the cultural dimensions of the EU's external actions, on April 8th Marietje Schaake will chair the opening panel of the Culture in EU external relations confere...

February 1, 2012

Press release: Iran's nuclear activity a serious worry for the EU

Amid growing tension between Iran and the EU regarding Iran's nuclear activities and the subsequent introduction of sanctions on Iran's oil exports, the European Parliament held a debate today with the EU High Representa...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

February 28, 2013

Media: Welcome Conference for Trainees of the European Commission

March 6th Marietje Schaake will speak at the Welcome Conference for the Commission's Blue Book trainees about her work in the European Parliament and the relations between the different European institutions.

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...

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...

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...

October 31, 2011

Media: Schaake says suppressive use of technology Is `Rampant’ - Bloomberg TV

Marietje Schaake, a Dutch member of European Parliament, talks about Iran's use of Western surveillance technology to suppress political activists. She speaks from Amsterdam with Andrea Catherwood on Bloomberg Television...

November 13, 2013

Oped: New Europe - A digital future needs real net neutrality

Commissioner Kroes’ recently published proposals to harmonize the European telecoms markets are an important step towards the long overdue completion of the European Digital Single Market. Everyone that has ever used the...

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...

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...

October 29, 2015

Media (Euronews: The Network) - Are refugees or civil rights the priority in Turkey?

Today, Marietje Schaake debated on Euronews: The Network the situation in Turkey, amongst which the refugee crisis, the upcoming Turkish elections, and the crackdown on ethnic Kurds and the media. Also taking part in th...

November 2, 2014

Media (ARD): 'Mit europäischer Technik ans Messer geliefert'

Europäische Firmen helfen Folterregimen, Kritiker und Dissidenten auszuspähen. Die Deutschen sind in dieser Branche einer der Marktführer. On 2 November, Marietje Schaake appeared on the German tv channel ARD. She...

October 27, 2016

Situation of journalists in Turkey

Marietje Schaake speech on the situation of journalists in Turkey in the plenary session of the European Parliament on 27 October 2016. You can find the adopted resolution here.

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...

June 12, 2018

Iran nuclear deal

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March 13, 2018

European Parliament demands realistic proposals for trade relations after Brexit

The European Parliament this morning debated the future trade relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom after Brexit. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) reiterated the cond...

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...

November 21, 2018

The case of EU citizen Matthew Hedges in the UAE

On November 21st, British PhD student Matthew Hedges was sentenced to life in prison at a UAE court. Mr Hedges has been detained in the United Arab Emirates since his arrest at Dubai airport in May after h...

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...

November 14, 2013

Priority questions to Council on review of restrictive measures against Iranian individuals

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...

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...

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...

November 9, 2016

MEPs: Trump Presidency calls for EU unity

After a long, polarising and negative campaign, the American people have chosen Donald Trump to be the next President of the United States of America. MEPs David McAllister (EPP), Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Jeppe Kofod...

February 2, 2011

Plenary speech on the situation in the Mediterranean, in particular in Tunisia and Egypt

Madam President, right now, as we stand here, citizens in Egypt are being trapped and attacked in Tahrir Square and the army and the police are reportedly attacking instead of protecting. In their peaceful protests E...

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...

July 14, 2016

Respect for human rights in Iran crucial

Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) only wants to strengthen relations with Iran in exchange for an improvement of the human rights situation. The International Trade Committee of the European P...

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+...

May 9, 2012

Media: Bahrain Live Coverage: Countering the regime's allegations against Nabeel Rajab

By Scott Lucas, EAWorldview, 08.05.2012 1815 GMT: Eighteen members of the European Parliament have called on the European Union to hold the Bahrain government accountable over current and historic human rights violati...

February 20, 2019

MEP Schaake welcomes call for suspension of Turkey EU accession negotiations

The Foreign Affairs committee of the European Parliament just voted in favour of suspending the EU accession negotiations with Turkey. The call is part of the annual parliamentary report about Turkey. Member of the Europ...

November 15, 2018

MEP Schaake welcomes announced release of photographer Shahidul Alam

Today, following international pressure, a court in Bangladesh has granted bail to Shahidul Alam. He hopes to be released by Sunday, after spending 104 days in jail. MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) initiated the European...

November 22, 2011

Media: CNN: Cyberwar explodes in Syria - Marietje comments

"Regimes like that of (Syrian President) Bashar al-Assad know very well how access to information but also free expression and press freedom are a risk to him if he wants to continue to control all the power," said Marie...

January 22, 2019

EU Lawmaker on Troubled Transatlantic Ties: ‘We Need to Have Contingency Plans in Place’

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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...

April 16, 2013

Media: The right formula? - Parliament Magazine

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

March 14, 2013

Blog: EU policy in the Arab world wavering

It's almost been two years since EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton announced the EU's reviewed policy focussed on its neighbourhood. It clearly needed a thorough update after the uprisings in Tunisia, Egypt and Li...

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...

January 29, 2015

Reactie D66-Europarlementariër Marietje Schaake op meer transparantie ISDS

De Europese Commissie heeft vandaag voorgesteld om de VN-regels over transparantie in investeerder-staat geschillen beslechting (ISDS) onder internationale handelsverdragen toe te passen op de 1300 investeringsverdragen...

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...

July 1, 2015

Safeguarding the freedom of panorama

The freedom of panorama allows people to share or post photographs or videos of works, such as works of architecture or sculpture, that are located in public places. Currently this freedom already exists in many – but no...

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...

October 27, 2014

Media (Rooz): 'EU Representative: People Have Lost Hope In Rouhani’s Promises'

This article appeared on October 21 on Rooz. By Nooshabeh Amiri.Rooz talked with EU representative Marietje Schaake who recently visited Iran and participated in the award-giving ceremony for Iranian human rights attorne...

April 14, 2016

MEP: Mogherini must make human rights priority in Iran

To read this post in Farsi please click here.Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) wants High Representative Mogherini to put human rights at the top of the agenda during her visit to Iran next w...

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...

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...

August 15, 2014

MEP: Reappointment Ayatollah Larijani is a disaster for human rights Iran

Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/ D66) responds to the reappointment of Ayatollah Larijani as head of Iran's judiciary. "The reappointment of Ayatollah Larijani as head of the judiciary in Iran does n...

February 28, 2013

Event: Exploring the virtual side of the campaign

March 7th Marietje Schaake speaks at an event organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Brussels about The 2014 EP elections and social media: Exploring the virtual side of the campaign in a panel entitled " Socia...

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...

February 10, 2016

Can Europe and the US Bridge the Digital Disconnect? (Center for Transatlantic Relations, The Johns Hopkins University)

Can Europe and the US Bridge the Digital Disconnect? Center for Transatlantic Relations, The Johns Hopkins University February 11 Kenney Auditorium, The Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC Register here...

November 12, 2013

Saving the open Internet requires protecting the rights of its users - OSCE

Marietje Schaake, 15 Years of the Representative on Freedom of the Media, 12.11.2013 Technological developments and the open Internet have led to revolutionary changes and the potential of emancipating individuals, bo...

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...

December 7, 2012

Media: Russia, China fight for control of the internet in Dubai - Want China Times

Want China Times, 07.12.2012 At the World Conference on International Telecommunications held in Dubai on Dec. 3, countries including Russia, China, Brazil, India and Iran launched a campaign for control of the intern...

April 2, 2014

Written Question on the use of European spying technology by the Ethiopian government

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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...

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...

January 18, 2013

Supporting the dream of copyright reform, digital freedom, and considering the public interest over the protection of vested interests

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September 17, 2014

MEP: EU must play more active part in fight against IS

Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), wants the European Union to show more leadership in acting against the terrorist organisation Islamic State (IS). Today, the European Parliament will debate...

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...

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...

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...

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...

March 10, 2017

Uber prohibits future use of Greyball for avoiding law enforcement personnel

By Bruce BrownU.S. city and international authorities allege Uber has been systematically using a software tool called “Greyball” to elude law enforcement in areas where the ride-sharing service has been banned, accordin...

July 23, 2012

Blog: The empty reality of EU Syria sanctions

Yesterday, the EU Foreign Ministers said in a statement: “EU countries will be obliged to inspect vessels and aircraft heading to Syria if they suspect the cargo contains arms or equipment for internal repression. This o...

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...

November 25, 2010

Plenary speech on Iraq, in particular the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian...

Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, in Iraq, the death penalty was suspended after the US-led invasion in 2003 but reintroduced in August 2004. Since then, hundreds of people have been se...

December 13, 2018

Nasrin Sotoudeh in Iran

Please see below Marietje Schaake's plenary speech. The resolution can be found here.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

December 2, 2015

Media (Carnegie Europe) - Judy Asks: Is the EU Selling Out to Turkey?

Every week, a selection of leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world. Please find the response by Marietje Schaake below,...

August 11, 2016

Letter on the cancellation of the Jean Monnet Scholarship programme

March 14, 2013

Media: European Lawmakers Urge Suspension of Agreement with Israel - Palestine News Network

PNN, 14.03.2013 Palestinian official news agency WAFA reported Wednesday that European parliamentarians wrote European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on Monday calling on her to suspend the Association Ag...

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...

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...

March 9, 2011

Plenary speech on the 16th session of the United Nation Human Rights Council (Geneva, 28/2 - 25/3)

Mr President, the UN Human Rights Council has the potential to address the ever more urgent and elaborate human rights violations across the world in different countries – Iran, Belarus, Burma, Tunisia, Libya, etc.,...

October 16, 2015

Special reading of the works of Raif Badawi

October 20th from 19:00 to 20:30 in the European Parliament, Altiero Spinelli A1G-3 Raif Badawi is the most well-known imprisoned human rights activist of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi authorities claim that Badawi i...

March 12, 2019

What talking about Syria's future should really look like

This week, European and Arab leaders, civil society organisations, NGO’s and international organisations are gathering in Brussels to discuss the future of Syria and the region.   During its previous editio...

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...

August 10, 2017

Speech: Preliminary findings of EU EOM Kenya

Please find below Marietje Schaake's speech for the press conference which took place on 10 August at 11:45 local time in Nairobi, where she presented the preliminary findings of the EU Election Observation Mission. P...

May 31, 2018

MEP Schaake welcomes condemnation of Saudi Arabia

The European Parliament just condemned Saud Arabia for the human rights violations in the country. MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) welcomes the clear condemnation by European Parliament: “We condemn the arrest of women’s...

March 12, 2013

Press release: MEP Schaake: "EU should use association agreement to end Israeli settlement activity"

Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) wants the European Commission to formally address Israel's settlement activity in the occupied territories and East-Jerusalem. This should be done by means...

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...

October 16, 2015

Special reading of the works of Raif Badawi

October 20th from 19:00 to 20:30 in the European Parliament, Altiero Spinelli A1G-3 Raif Badawi is the most well-known imprisoned human rights activist of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi authorities claim that Badawi i...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

October 21, 2013

Press release - Marietje Schaake: 'Egypt is heading towards another repressive dictatorship'

Marietje Schaake, Member of the European Parliament (ALDE/D66), warns for another repressive dictatorship in Egypt. "The laws being forced through by the army resemble the emergency laws in force under the Mubarak-regime...

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...

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...

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...

July 28, 2011

Media: War of words

The horrific killings last week in Norway have prompted widespread public debate across Europe and the United States about the responsibility for words.  What responsibility do political and public sphere leaders have fo...

October 6, 2011

Press release: EU must maintain pressure for abolition of death penalty

"No EU Member State provides for the death penalty in its statutes and so we can assume the leadership as a global player to address this inhumane form of punishment.Whether in our relations with the United States or Ira...

March 12, 2019

MEP Schaake welcomes EU China strategy

Commissioner Jyrki Katainen just presented an EU China strategy. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) is happy her repeated calls for a single, comprehensive European strategy towards China have...

January 29, 2015

ALDE MEP Marietje Schaake respons to Commission transparency proposal for ISDS

The European Commission today proposed to apply UN rules on transparency in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) cases to the 1300 bilateral investment treaties that European Member States have with other countries....

February 3, 2017

No migration deal but comprehensive EU strategy for Libya

Today, in response to the Malta Declaration by the members of the European Council on managing migration in the Mediterranean, Marietje Schaake sent a letter to President Juncker and High Representative Mogherini. Toget...

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...

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...

October 2, 2015

Video's: Debating the State of Europe

From the website of Debating Europe:The EU is spoiled for choice when it comes to crises. From the influx of refugees arriving in numbers unseen since the Second World War, to the continent-wide collapse of trust in main...

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...

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...

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...

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...

September 2, 2017

Official record of the EU Election Observation Mission Kenya

Below you can find the list of official statements of the EU Election Observation Mission to Kenya (EU EOM Kenya)EU Election Observation Mission calls for reforms and respect for rule of law to rebuild trust ahead of pre...

December 8, 2011

Media: Schaake: "Clinton and Rosenthal should practice what they preach" - RNW blog

Almost a year ago, Mohammed Bouazizi set himself on fire, sparking the revolution in Tunisia. The transitions in the Arab world are a wake-up call to many, and have made us rethink the balance between interests and value...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

August 21, 2012

Parliamentary question: Postponement of consideration of visa applications submitted by Iranian knowledge workers due to new EU sanctions - unanswered

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...

April 25, 2017

EU member of parliament: Nationalism at odds with international cybersecurity

A member of the European Union's Parliament described the rising tide of nationalism in the United States and Europe as antithetical to cybersecurity and the free internet at a conference featurin...

September 15, 2016

Transition of Oversight of the IANA Functions

As the expiry date of the current IANA Functions contract approaches (October 1st, 2016), some in the US Congress are challenging the validity of the proposal to transfer (or "transition") the o...

May 24, 2018

Video: Press freedom in Iran

On 24 May, Marietje Schaake hosted a discussion in the European Parliament at the occassion of the launch of the special report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ): On the table: Why now is the time to sway Rou...

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...

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...

October 23, 2013

Plenary Speech on the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy

May 4, 2018

The protection of journalists under the new MFF

The European Commission yesterday proposed its new budget for 2021 to 2027. Under this proposal, the EU external relations budget will comprise a single instrument with a budget of EUR 123 billion.   Under...

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...

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...

May 18, 2017

Statement of support for EU-NATO Collaboration

62 political, military and diplomatic European leaders call for closer EU-NATO collaborationThe Ukraine crisis has been a huge wake up call for the EU and NATO. Each organisation knows that it must work with the othe...

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...

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...