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February 12, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on Saudi Arabia and the case of Raif Badawi
Today, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate, after which a resolution concerning the case of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia was adopted. Earlier, on January 21, MEPs called for urgent action in this case by sendi...
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February 13, 2015
MEP: Saudi Arabia must release Raif Badawi
Dutch Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE), wants the authorities in Saudi Arabia to release Raif Badawi immediately and unconditionally. Yesterday the European Parliament adopted a resolution w...
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June 16, 2015
MEP: Saudi Arabia must pardon Raif Badawi
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) calls on the King of Saudi Arabia to grant Raif Badawi an official pardon. Schaake has written a letter to King Salman of Saudi Arabia, which was co-signed by...
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January 29, 2015
MEPs address King Salman of Saudi Arabia regarding the case of Raif Badawi
Members of the European Parliament Ana Gomes, Barbara Lochbihler, Josef Weidenholzer, Marietje Schaake, Richard Howitt and Ulrike Lunacek today sent a letter to His Majesty King Salman regarding the case of Saudi Arabian...
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September 30, 2014
Written Question to the High Representative on the case of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia
On September 26, Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) submitted questions to High Representative Ashton on the case of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia. Please find a plain text version and the offici...
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December 14, 2015
Speech in the presence of Ensaf Haidar, the wife of Raif Badawi
On December 14, Marietje Schaake spoke in the Foreign Affairs committee to Ensaf Haidar, the wife of Raif Badawi. The liberal blogger has been sentenced to 1,000 lashes, 10 years of imprisonment, and a high fine. The...
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January 26, 2016
Badawi placed in an isolated prison cell: the ALDE Group calls on Saudi Arabia to immediately release him
Saudi blogger, Raif Badawi, Sakharov Prize Laureate in 2015, has been moved to an isolated cell on the second day after he started a new hunger strike. Earlier in December 2015, a few days ahead of the Sakharov...
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January 21, 2015
MEPs call for urgent action in the case of Saudi Arabian Writer Raif Badawi
Today, Marietje Schaake and more than 100 other MEPs sent a letter to High Representative Federica Mogherini. They call for urgent action in the case of Saudi Arabian Writer Raif Badawi. Please refer to the letter be...
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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...
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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...
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October 29, 2015
MEP: Sakharov prize supports Raif Badawi and his fight for freedom
Dutch MEP Marietje Schaake welcomes the news that this year's Sakharov Prize will be awarded to the liberal blogger Raif Badawi. Schaake nominated Badawi. "With this award, the European Parliament recognises his courage...
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November 6, 2014
Written Questions on the case of Souad Al-Shammary in Saudi Arabia
Today, Marietje Schaake will submit to the High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Mogherini, written questions on the case of Souad Al-Shammary in Saudi Arabia. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: The case...
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November 30, 2015
Written Questions on the EU-Saudi Arabia relationship
On November 30, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the EU-Saudi Arabia relationship and the human rights situatio...
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February 14, 2019
Women's rights defenders in Saudi Arabia
Plenary speech Resolution European Parliament resolution of 14 February 2019 on women’s rights defenders in Saudi Arabia (2019/2564(RSP)) The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolut...
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June 16, 2015
D66: Saoedi-Arabië moet Raif Badawi gratie verlenen
D66-Europarlementariër Marietje Schaake wil dat de koning van Saoedi-Arabië Raif Badawi gratie verleent. Schaake heeft een brief aan Koning Salman van Saoedi-Arabië gestuurd, die door 116 Europarlementariërs medeondertek...
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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...
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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...
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February 4, 2016
Plenary speech on Bahrain, the case of Mohammed Ramadan
On Feburay 4, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the case of Mohammed Ramadan in Bahrain. Marietje Schaake, author - Madam President, this week many of the people here – just like I did – heard...
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December 15, 2011
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan, notably the case of Rafiq Tagi
Mr President, Rafiq Tagi was murdered after he exercised his universal human right of free speech. It is important that this is investigated and it is essential that the Azerbaijani authorities do so in an independen...
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August 17, 2017
The situation in Saudi Arabia: the destruction of Awamiya and 14 Shia men facing execution
Today, Marietje Schaake submitted the questions below to High Representative Federica Mogherini. In May, Saudi security forces started the demolition of the Al Musawara neighbourhood of Awamiya, a traditionally Shia town...
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October 25, 2018
Israa al-Ghomgham in Saudi Arabia
On 25 October, Marietje Schaake submitted the following parliamentary questions to Vice-President / High Representative Federica Mogherini. -- Subject: Israa al-Ghomgham in Saudi Arabia After more than three years in...
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November 18, 2013
Plenary speech on the new Erasmus+ Programme
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Mr President, international skills for people enrolled in academic and vocational education are becoming increasingly important in order for them to enter into an internationalised job marke...
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February 25, 2016
European Parliament calls for arms embargo against Saudi Arabia
Today the European Parliament adopted with a broad majority a resolution on the humanitarian situation in Yemen that called upon Federica Mogherini, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and S...
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July 27, 2018
Saudi Arabia pressering EU member states on Yemen
Today, Marietje Schaake submitted the following questions to High Representative Federica Mogherini. ---On Thursday (July 26th), the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed it has been pressured by Saudi Arabia...
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January 9, 2018
Italian arms exports to Saudi Arabia
Today, Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to High Representative Mogherini concerning the sales of Italian arms to Saudi Arabia. The questions were co-signed by ... MEP's from ...political groups. --- A rece...
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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...
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December 15, 2011
Plenary speech on Tunisia, the case of Zakaria Bouguira
Mr President, yesterday we awarded the Sakharov Prize to leading human rights defenders from North Africa and the Middle East, and one of the awardees was Mohamed Bouazizi, whose self-immolation sparked the uprisings...
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October 25, 2018
European Parliament resolution on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul
Today, the European Parliament adopted the following resolution on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul (2018/2885(RSP)) The European Parliament, – ha...
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October 9, 2013
Plenary speech on Syrian refugees
"Mr President, for two and a half years we have been eye-witnesses to the horrible war in Syria, and politically and diplomatically the EU has stood on the sidelines while Syrians are facing the worst atrocities...
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October 24, 2018
The Pressure on Saudi Arabia: What Turkey knows about Khashoggi murder
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December 10, 2015
Opinion (Politico) - Europe needs to toughen up on its Saudi ally
On December 10, Marietje Schaake wrote an op-ed on Politico concerning Saudi Arabia. Europe needs to toughen up on its Saudi ally Saudi Arabia’s troubling role in terror financing warrants a new EU strategy....
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November 17, 2011
Plenary speech on Egypt, the case of Alaa Abdel Fatah
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, Egyptians – old, young, men, and women – have spoken out clearly. They want to determine their own future: opportunities, no corruption. They demand justice and human rights to be res...
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June 13, 2013
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan, the case of Ilgar Mammadov
Marietje Schaake, author − Mr President, Azerbaijan has committed itself to respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law in the context of the Eastern Partnership, and its membership of the Coun...
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February 5, 2014
Plenary speech on collective rights management
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Mr President, this is only one hurdle towards much-needed broader, EU-wide copyright reform and the completion of our digital single market. Our goal was to give artists more influence an...
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March 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...
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December 20, 2016
UK sold cluster munition used by Saudi Arabia in Yemen
Yesterday Marietje Schaake submitted the following question to High Representative Federica Mogherini:British government analysis today indicated that cluster munitions made in and sold by the UK to Saudi Arabia were use...
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July 18, 2014
Plenary speech on the situation in Iraq
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the events in Iraq and in fact the entire Middle East are very worrying but the situation does not come out of the blue. The Islamic State (IS) was able t...
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June 22, 2015
EU must condemn the death penalty, always and everywhere
On the day that Egyptian ex-President Morsi was condemned to death, Human Rights Watch revealed that since 1 January 2015, Saudi Arabia has executed 100 people, in comparison to 'only' 88 in 2014. Worrying developments i...
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December 17, 2009
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan, freedom of expression
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, Azerbaijan is signatory to a number of partnerships with the EU. It is active in the neighbourhood policy as well as in the Eastern Partnership. This does not only relate to trade....
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September 17, 2014
Plenary speech on trade with EuroMed countries
On 15 September, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about trade with the EuroMed countries. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Mr President, trade is an essential part of our com...
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May 11, 2016
Plenary speech on EU assistance to Lebanon
On May 10, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech in the plenary meeting on EU assistance to Lebanon. In her speech Marietje Schaake focused on a destabilized Lebanon in which human suffering must not be underestimated. Sch...
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October 21, 2010
Plenary speech on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Zimbabwe)
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, at the EU-Africa Summit in Libya next November there should be talks on how Mugabe and his close supporters remain a continuing stumbling block in the pro...
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January 20, 2011
Plenary speech on Iran, in particular the case of Nasrin Sotoudeh
Mr President, once again, we are forced to speak about human rights in Iran, after Nasrin Sotoudeh was sentenced to 11 years in jail. She is banned from practising law, but let us serve justice. The Rule of Law is...
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April 7, 2017
Plenary speech on the role of platforms, hate speech and fake news
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October 7, 2015
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
On October 7, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate aboutthe situation in Syria. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, I note with regret that there is no one to address here...
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October 21, 2010
Plenary speech on North Caucasus, in particular the case of Oleg Orlov
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, today President Buzek announced the winner of this year’s Sakharov Prize. This prize embodies freedom of thought, an essential European freedom and right we stand for on behalf of our...
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September 10, 2015
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan
On September 10, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the human rights situation in Azerbaijan. The European Parliament then adopted a resolution on Azerbaijan. Marietje Schaake in her response urged the...
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July 5, 2012
Plenary speech & Resolution on Belarus, in particular the case of Andrzej Poczobut
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, even though Mr Poczobut was released from custody, he still faces charges of libel which seem to target him as a result of his journalistic activities and as a member of the Polish mi...
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May 24, 2012
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan
Mr President, as the Eurovision finalists warm up their voices and practise their dance routines, the voices of the people in Azerbaijan are muffled. Much as the authorities may want to make the Eurovision Song Conte...
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June 10, 2015
Plenary speech on sport and Human Rights, including in the context of the Baku European Games
Please read Schaake's press release: MEP: No European politicians to European Games in Baku until political prisoners are released. Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, the Azerbaijani authorities are eage...
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July 3, 2012
Plenary speech on ACTA
Mr President, we have been joined by millions of Europeans who voiced protests against ACTA and I want to recognise this historic movement and build on it in a constructive way. Now is the time for open, collaborativ...
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October 10, 2018
Investigation and sanctions following the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi
Marietje Schaake will tomorrow send the following letter calling for an independent investigation and sanction in the case of Jamal Khashoggi to High Representative Federica Mogherini. Signatures are added on a rolling b...
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November 26, 2015
Letter on the imminent executions of Ali al-Nimr and Dawood al-Marhoun among other 55 Saudis
On November 26, Marietje Schaake and other Members from the liberal ALDE Group in the European Parliament sent a letter to H.E. Adel Al Jubeir, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They express...
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March 12, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on relations between the EU and the League of Arab States
On March 11, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about the relations between the EU and the League of Arab States and cooperation in countering terrorism. According to Schaake, working together to fight terrori...
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March 10, 2011
Plenary speech on Pakistan, the murder of Shahbaz Bhatti
Mr President, despite the request made by the Pakistani Minister for Religious Minorities, Shahbaz Bhatti, for more protection after numerous threats, an assassin managed to murder him on 2 March. Our sympathies go o...
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May 12, 2011
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan
Mr President, while we welcome the release from prison of c and Emin Milli, the good news about Azerbaijan ends about there. The European Parliament is very concerned about the massive crackdown on freedom of express...
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September 17, 2014
Plenary speech on the EU-Canada free trade agreement (CETA)
On 16 September, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about the EU-Canada free trade agreement (CETA). Marietje Schaake (ALDE). – Mr President, after five years of intense negotiations, reaching...
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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...
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September 9, 2010
Plenary speech on human rights in Syria, in particular the case of Haythan Al-Maleh
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, Syria is a key player in the Middle East. Last year, when I visited Damascus, I was struck by the potential of the ambitious young Syrian generation....
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July 9, 2015
Plenary speech on Bahrain, in particular the case of Nabeel Rajab
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, Commissioner and colleagues, human rights defender Nabil Rajab is in prison and in fact was arrested right after we, as Members of the European Parliam...
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October 21, 2010
Plenary speech on Cambodia, in particular the case of Sam Rainsy
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, Sam Rainsy is a colleague of ours, a member of the parliament in Cambodia. That mere fact has led to assassination attempts and a number of political and legal attacks by the ruling p...
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October 22, 2014
Plenary speech on the situation in Kobane and the threat of IS
On 22 October, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the situation in Kobane and the threat of IS. (Please refer to the text below.) Mr President, today we were listening to the plans of Commiss...
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October 27, 2011
Plenary speech on Syria, in particular the case of Rafah Nached
Mr President, Rafah Nached gives a face to the people behind the numbers, reflecting the cost of the unspeakable violence and injustice in Syria. We are all eyewitnesses to what is happening. On the Internet we ca...
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October 23, 2013
Plenary Speech on the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy
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July 4, 2013
Plenary speech on the Completion of the Digital Single Market
Marietje Schaake discusses the importance of net neutrality, open internet, open access and harmonization and modernization of European copyright for the completion of the European digital single market in order to drive...
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February 15, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in Albania
Mr President, I had a very interesting day today when it comes to Albania. I have spoken to the representatives of the two main political parties there. I asked both of them to share ideas on how to move the country...
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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...
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February 1, 2016
Plenary speech on the commercial relationship between EU and China and market economy status
On February 1, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the commercial relationship between EU and China and market economy status. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, dumping pro...
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August 6, 2018
European Parliament support for Canadian government on Saudi human rights
On August 5th, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia declared the Canadian ambassador in Riyadh persona non grata, recalled its own ambassador from Ottawa and announced it will halt all new bilateral trade and investment flows....
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September 10, 2013
Plenary speech on cyber security and digital arms trade
Mr President, cybersecurity certainly has a different connotation after the NSA revelations, and the EU must take the lead in ensuring that our freedoms are not eroded in the name of security. It should not be z...
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January 17, 2018
Plenary speech on update of the dual-use regulation
Please find here the speech of Marietje Schaake in the European Parliament on 17 January 2018: Further information: January 2018: The final report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament...
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June 13, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation of Rohingya Muslims
Marietje Schaake, author − Mr President, the violence, torture, rape, uprooting and destruction of property of Rohingya Muslims in Burma must end. Human Rights Watch speaks of ethnic cleansing and crimes against...
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November 21, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation of migrant workers in Qatar
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, the circumstances of migrant workers in Qatar, and human rights in general, have long been of concern to us, but they are now in the spotlight because of the World Cup planned for 202...
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June 14, 2012
Plenary speech on cases of impunity in the Philippines
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, President Aquino declared that human rights, good governance and the fight against corruption will be a priority. He wants clear policies against extra-ju...
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February 6, 2014
Plenary speech and resolution on human rights in Bahrain
Marietje Schaake - Mr President, the unrest and human rights violations in Bahrain will not be overshadowed by fancy advertising campaigns or the sponsorship of the World Economic Forum on CNN. Anyone who looks more...
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December 13, 2012
Plenary speech on the Democratic Republic of Congo
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues, a toxic cocktail of violence over natural resources, rape, the recruiting and employment of child soldiers, and poverty are d...
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April 13, 2016
Plenary speech on the Report on Turkey
On April 13, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech in the plenary meeting on Turkey. Schaake underlines that we have paid the highest price with the deal on migration, and hopes the Commission and the Council will change t...
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March 10, 2011
Plenary speech on Belarus, in particular the cases of Ales Michalevic and Natalia Radin
Mr President, a large number of opposition figures, including former presidential candidates but also journalists and human rights defenders, were arrested after the events of 19 December 2010 in Minsk and they have...
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September 11, 2013
Plenary speech and resolution on the situation in Syria
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Mr President, we must welcome the opportunity to explore a UN-supported deal to end the use of chemical weapons by Assad, yet many major problems remain: a humanitarian disaster, the gr...
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July 8, 2015
Plenary speech on the situation in Yemen
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues. The poor people of Yemen have suffered structurally from a lack of inclusive democratic governments, and the tensions and vio...
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September 11, 2013
Plenary speech and resolution on the situation in Egypt
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, in the turmoil that Egypt has gone through in the past two-and-a-half years, and especially during diplomatic efforts last summer, the EU has taken a lead...
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June 14, 2012
Plenary speech on human rights and the Sahel region
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, despite the challenges at home, the EU risks becoming too inwardly focused, even though events in the rest of the world matter for our security and prosperity. The Southern Neighbourh...
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October 20, 2013
Plenary speech on the Common Security and Defence Policy
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June 9, 2016
Plenary speech on the reform of Trade Defence Instruments (TDIs)
On June 8, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech on the reform of Trade Defence Instruments. In her speech Schaake stated that we have to strengthen open economies and fair trade. The best way to address others breaking fa...
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March 7, 2018
The case of Nabeel Rajab and the situation in Bahrain
On 7 March 2018, Marietje Schaake submitted the following questions to HR/VP Mogherini on the case of Nabeel Rajab and the situation in Bahrain. On 21 February 2018, prominent Bahraini human rights defender N...
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March 14, 2018
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
On 13 March 2018, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the situation in Syria. See also on Syria: See also on Syria: 28 February 2018: Plenary speech on the situation in Syria7 February 2018: Plenary s...
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January 20, 2016
Plenary speech on the humanitarian situation in Yemen
On January 20, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the humanitarian situation in Yemen. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Madam President, the people in Yemen are slowly dying of h...
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January 19, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation of Christians in the context of freedom of religion
Mr President, religious conviction is an individual matter with a different meaning to different people. The role of the state is to protect all citizens, regardless of their conviction, and to allow them to freely a...
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January 17, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in Tunisia
Mr President, I would like to congratulate the Tunisian people for their bravery, courage and persistence in speaking up for opportunities and freedom, and I hope all can refrain from using violence and that there wi...
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July 3, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation in Egypt
Marietje Schaake addresses the plenary sitting of the European Parliament on the situation in Egypt on the eve of the ousting of President Morsi on July 3rd 2013. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr...
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March 1, 2018
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
On 28 February 2018, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the situation in Syria. See also on Syria: 7 February 2018: Plenary speech on the current human rights situation in Afrin, Syria24 January 2018: Lett...
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January 16, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, it is regrettable we could not have this debate on the terrible situation in Syria with the High Representative herself when she finally did decide to ful...
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September 27, 2011
Plenary speech on tensions between Turkey and the Republic of Cyprus
Madam President, as the High Representative and Commissioner Füle are aware, Turkey’s foreign policy is guided by a doctrine called ‘zero problems with neighbours’ but, unfortunately, today Turkey is experiencing pro...
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September 18, 2014
Plenary speech on human rights and democracy
On 18 September, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about human rights and democracy in the world. Marietje Schaake (ALDE). – Madam President, the number of people whose human rights are viola...
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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.
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February 8, 2018
Intervention on Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Memorial Center
Plenary speech of MEP Marietje Schaake on Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Memorial Center on the 8th of February 2018.
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June 14, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation of ethnic minorities in Iran
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, it is safe to say that all Iranians are repressed and live in a culture of state-inflicted violence every day. This sad reality of the Islamic Republic must not be overshadowed by the...
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December 13, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Mr President, as we speak the Syrian city of Homs is being surrounded by no less than 400 tanks. We have seen this movie before. However, in Hama in 1982 there were no cameras acting as eye witness to the world. Now...
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July 7, 2010
Plenary speech on Kosovo and Albania
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the Liberal Group of this Parliament believes that the Western Balkans are a part of Europe, but this is not always an easy message to relay to voters tod...
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September 9, 2015
Plenary speech on the Iran nuclear agreement
On September 9, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the nuclear agreement with Iran, addressing Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini. Marietje Schaak...
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November 20, 2013
Plenary speech on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Madam President, intensified cooperation in terms of defence is indispensable if Europe wants to play its role on the global stage. But while we are catching up from a fragmented policy, to...
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April 17, 2014
Plenary Speech on Syria and vulnerable communities
http://youtu.be/dmwCvsBBRmc Marietje Schaake - Mr President, it is hard to believe we are ending this parliamentary term, and the discussion on human rights with a resolution on Syria. We need so much more. May the co...
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October 22, 2009
Plenary speech on Iran
Marietje Schaak – Mr President, any government derives its legitimacy from providing for the well-being of its own citizens. Any regime that fails at this most basic responsibility loses its legitimacy in the interna...
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December 16, 2010
Plenary speech on Malaysia, the practice of caning
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, the practice of caning – the hitting of a person with a cane – is a form of corporal punishment that is often applied in Malaysia and this is a reason for concern, because tens of tho...
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October 23, 2013
Plenary speech on the Common Foreign and Security Policy
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Mr President, Madam High Representative, this is the last time we will debate the annual CFSP in the current configuration of Parliament and with yourself as our High Representative. As we t...
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May 4, 2015
Resolution on the case of Nadiya Savchenko
This Resolution was adopted by the European Parliament on 30 April 2015.European Parliament resolution of 30 April 2015 on the case of Nadiya Savchenko (2015/2663(RSP)) The European Parliament, – having regard to...
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April 6, 2011
Resolution on the case of Ai Weiwei
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions in the current parliamentary term on human rights violations in China, – having regard to Rule 122(5) of its Rules of Procedure, A. wherea...
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December 16, 2015
Plenary speech: Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter
On December 16, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter. Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, the li...
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May 19, 2017
Plenary speech and intervention on the situation in Syria
Please find the final resolution on Syria here.
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January 20, 2016
Plenary speech on the Association Agreements with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine
On January 20, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the Association Agreements / Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. She also commented: “The Association Agreement be...
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July 4, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation in Egypt
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the Egyptian people have been joined by us and many across the world in celebrating the historic moment of the election of the first President to be el...
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May 20, 2010
Plenary speech on the situation in Thailand
Marietje Schaake – Madam President, Thailand is going through a violent crisis with the red-shirt demonstrators on the one hand, and the army and the yellow-shirts on the other. Around 80 people have already lost the...
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May 20, 2010
Plenary speech on Burma
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, Burma will hold so-called elections this year. However, these cannot be free and fair if Buddhist monks are banned from voting and the opposition is no...
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April 18, 2013
Plenary speech on freedom of expression in Vietnam
The Parliament debated the restrictions on freedom of expression and digital freedoms in Vietnam. Marietje has been vocal in addressing the policies of the Vietnamese government and initiated a Resolution that was adopte...
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September 22, 2010
Plenary speech on failures in protection of human rights and justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, it is really unspeakably sad that the gravest crimes against humanity took place under the eye of the international community and the UN. We, here in the EU, need to step up ou...
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December 3, 2018
The export and use of NSO software
Last week, Saudi dissident Omar Abdulaziz filed a lawsuit against Israeli software company NSO for selling Pegasus software to the government of Saudi Arabia. That software was allegedly then used to target Mr Abdulaziz’...
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February 15, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Madam President, it is easy to condemn the brutal murder, torture and rape of unarmed citizens and children in Syria, but it is far more difficult to find effective solutions: the EU needs a strategy, and while no on...
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February 11, 2010
Plenary speech on Venezuela
Mr President, the Venezuelan government has unjustly tried to limit free expression and pluralism in the media and on the Internet. These desperate attempts to censor information and expression remind me of Mahm...
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March 13, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Mr President, let me start by offering my condolences on the death of Ahmad Shihadeh, a policy officer at the EU representation in Damascus. Sadly the days when the deaths of individuals in Syria make European news a...
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September 18, 2014
Plenary speech on the situation in Libya
On 17 September, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about the instable situation in Libya. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group - Mr President, after the people of Libya bravely defea...
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July 4, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Mr President, it has been six weeks since the gruesome videos of the Hula massacre found their way to the Internet. Murdered children were considered a ‘tipping-point’ by many but, just like the words ‘never again’,...
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September 11, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Mr President, after so many debates on Syria, I already know what we are going to be hearing from you: it is a terrible tragedy; human rights have to be respected; Assad has lost his legitimacy; the EU has imposed s...
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June 7, 2016
Plenary speech on the situation in Bangladesh
On June 7th, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech on behalf of ALDE on the extreme violence against human rights defenders, LGBT activists, journalists, bloggers and relgious minorities in Bangladesh. Schaake underlines...
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February 17, 2011
Plenary speech on Yemen: death penalty against juvenile offenders, notably the case of Muhammed Taher Thabet Samoum
Mr President, I look with great admiration at the courage of citizens who defy the repression and violence of their governments. We have seen this happening in popular uprisings in Tunisia, Egypt, Iran, Algeria, Bahr...
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October 13, 2011
Plenary speech on the American Jobs Act
Madam President, America and the EU face similarly large challenges when it comes to resolving the economic crisis, and cooperation should be our intention in order to sustain this recovery. There is, however, a serio...
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September 14, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Madam President, even in the face of the most horrific crimes in Syria, the EU finds it difficult to speak with a strong and united voice. In Syria, snipers are shooting people for holding a cell phone, children a...
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December 13, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation in Egypt
Mr President, this is another urgent appeal for leadership by Vice-President/High Representative Ashton. Early last year the EU made a promise to our citizens and to people in North Africa and the Middle East wh...
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March 13, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation in Egypt
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, Egypt is on the brink of economic, political and social instability. This should trouble us and should make us take decisive action. For two and a half...
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November 30, 2017
Governments should follow Parliament call for Saudi weapon embargo
The European Parliament just adopted a resolution on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) is glad that her call for an EU arms embargo against Saudi Arabia was m...
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January 17, 2018
Plenary speech on countering fake news and Russian propaganda
Please see below the video of Marietje Schaake's speech in the European Parliament on 17 January: Further information: New York Times article: "Fake news, Trumps obsession, is now a cudgel for Strongmen", 13 De...
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November 21, 2013
Plenary speech on Bolivia, the cases of Előd Tóásó and Mario Tadic
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, I shall be very short. In 2009 four Europeans died in a shooting and two have been kept in pre-trial detention since then in Bolivia. We asked the Bolivian authorities to ensure a fair...
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January 17, 2018
Plenary speech on the situation in Kenya
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July 4, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation in Nigeria
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, this House shares the grave concern over the terrorist activities carried out by Boko Haram and related groups which have resulted in no less than 4 000 deaths over the past four year...
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February 6, 2014
Plenary speech on the situation in Egypt
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, while I welcome the Commissioner, I really wish the High Representative, Ms Ashton, had been here herself. In Egypt, even when governments have changed...
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October 27, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in Bahrain
Mr President, before a doctor begins to practise, he or she swears to help those in need of medical help, indiscriminately. That is a universally-applied principle. Bahraini doctors, many of whom were educated her...
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June 17, 2010
Plenary speech on Nepal
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, after a decade of civil war a peace deal was struck in Nepal in 2006, but unfortunately the country has become less peaceful despite the deal. Political fights are resulting in polit...
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January 19, 2010
Plenary speech on the situation in Iran
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, last summer, I got elected to the European Parliament by voicing criticism against my own government. A young woman in Iran, having done the same, would h...
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July 3, 2012
Plenary speech on EU-Israel agreement on conformity assessment and acceptance of industrial products
Mr President, today we are discussing the oral question that seeks to clarify in a binding way appropriate measures to ensure that the EU will not import medicines or other pharmaceutical products from the Occupied T...
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December 15, 2010
Plenary speech on Human rights in the world 2009 and EU policy on the matter
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Madam President, we are celebrating a significant day with the award of the Sakharov Prize today, but we have a lot more work to do than that. I would like to highlight a few elements from t...
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December 14, 2011
Resolution on Tunisia: the case of Zacharia Bouguira
The European Parliament, – having regard to its recent resolutions on Tunisia, in particular that of 3 February 2011(1), – having regard to its resolution of 7 April 2011 on the review of the European Neighbourhood...
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July 18, 2014
Plenary speech on trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Mr President, a year and a half ago – with the necessary heavy lifting and political leadership – we kicked off the negotiations on a comprehensive trade and investment partnership. But those days, when Vice-Pre...
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October 5, 2016
Plenary speech on Syria
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October 6, 2010
Plenary speech on World day against the death penalty
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, it gives me great pride that the European Union, as a community of values where the death penalty is abolished, is strongly committed to act as a globa...
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May 19, 2010
Plenary speech on the implementation of the synergies of research and innovation earmarked funds in Regulation (EC) No 1080-2006...
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, as we seek to solve the financial and economic crisis, I would like to point out an essential deficit: that of knowledge. I regret to say that Europe is becoming a more stupid...
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November 17, 2011
Plenary speech on Iran, recent cases of human rights violations
Mr President, where to start? The nuclear dossier dominates our political agendas and campaign rhetoric, but let us never forget the ongoing human rights violations in Iran. These are always important, but especially...
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January 20, 2011
Plenary speech on Pakistan, the murder of the Governor of Punjab, Salmaan Taseer
Mr President, there is a fundamental struggle going on in Pakistan and the extremism that we have seen has to end, especially the abusive blasphemy laws. These are leading to a climate of fear and intolerance and, in...
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March 9, 2011
Plenary speech on the EU approach towards Iran
Mr President, is Ahmadinejad better than Gaddafi? While the international community is rightly focused on Libya and seeks ways to end the violence Gaddafi and his collaborators inflict on citizens, let us not allow I...
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February 1, 2012
Plenary speech on Iran and its nuclear programme
Mr President, Iran replied to the most recent EU sanctions with surprise, a surprise not only mentioned by officials but also reflected in the further decline in the value of the currency, as the EU remained united i...
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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...
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April 30, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on the situation in the Maldives
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Madam President, last month former president Nasheed, the first democratically-elected president of the Maldives, was sentenced to 13 years in prison. Charges of...
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April 17, 2014
Plenary Speech on the situation in North Korea
http://youtu.be/MgYcZwUqYvw Marietje Schaake - Mr President, where to begin in addressing the systematic human rights abuses in North Korea? We cannot condemn with enough conviction the extermination, murder, enslavem...
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July 7, 2011
Plenary speech on Indonesia, including attacks on minorities
Madam President, Indonesia is a beautiful country with deep traditions of pluralism, cultural harmony, religious freedom and social justice, but regrettably we are seeing an increase in extremist attacks against reli...
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December 10, 2013
Plenary speech on Common rules and procedures for external action
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Madam President, how often have we heard Ministers, the High Representative and others speak about how more for more would frame a more values-based EU policy towards neighbouring countries?...
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May 12, 2016
Plenary speech on Crimean Tatars
On May 12, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech in which she underlines the need for EU assistance against the violations on minorities of the Crimean Tatars, who face violence, forced disappearances and even killings....
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February 2, 2016
Plenary speech on negotiations for the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA)
On February 1, Marietje Schake spoke in the plenary about the negotiations for the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA). Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the European Union is the world...
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September 28, 2017
Dutch initiative for human rights investigation Yemen blocked by Saudi Arabia
Today, Marietje Schaake submitted parliamentary questions to High Representative Mogherini in response to Saudi efforts to block a Dutch-Canadian initiative in the UN Human Rights Council to set up an independent inquiry...
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January 19, 2016
Plenary speech on the Digital Single Market report
On January 19, the European Parliament adopted its report on the Digital Single Market. Earlier this day Marietje Schaake adressed the plenary. Please read Schaake's response to the report and watch her speech in the...
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April 18, 2013
Plenary speech on Guantánamo bay
On Thursday 18 April the European Parliament debated the situation in the Guantanamo bay prison, particulary the recent hunger strike of several detainees. The EPP and S&D political groups decided to postpone a vote...
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January 19, 2017
Egypt and the case of Ramy el Sayed
Yesterday, Marietje Schaake submitted the following question to High Representative Mogherini. The written question was also co-signed by Petras Austrevicius, Pavel Telicka, Izaskun Bilbao Barandica, Judith Sargentini, A...
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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...
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June 11, 2018
The case of Emin Aslan in Azerbaijan
Today I submitted the following questions to High Representative Federica Mogherini following the continued detention of human rights lawyer and activist Emin Aslan in Azerbaijan. On June 4th 2018 human rights la...
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November 5, 2018
The case of Maroof Zaman in Bangladesh
On December 4th 2017, former Ambassador and Bangladeshi national Maroof Zamaan disappeared on his way to Dhaka airport. While Mr Zaman has not been politically active, he was recalled from his post when the current gover...
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December 10, 2013
Plenary speech on the 2013 progress report on Albania
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, Albania has been taking important steps towards meeting the EU criteria but, while we acknowledge that, this Parliament clearly defines the many areas...
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November 24, 2014
Plenary speech: Export controls of dual-use items
Today, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the trade in dangerous technologies that can be used to infiltrate computers, spy on users and gather information. The debate was held with the new Commissioner for Trad...
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September 25, 2017
Ongoing repression in Rwanda and the case of Diane Rwigara
Following the arrest of Diane Rwigara this weekend, Marietje Schaake submitted the questions below to High Representative Mogherini today.--- At the end of August, Ms Diane Rwigara - who attempted to challenge Presiden...
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April 3, 2014
Plenary speech on net neutrality in the single telecoms market
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, tomorrow we will hopefully adopt the telecoms package, which is essential for a single digital market in Europe. Beyond ending roaming charges, which will...
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November 25, 2010
Plenary speech on Burma, conduct of elections and the release of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Marietje Schaake – Madam President, on 13 November, less than a week after the disputed national elections had been held, Aung San Suu Kyi was released from house arrest after spending 15 of the last 21 years effecti...
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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...
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October 20, 2010
Plenary speech on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA)
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, yesterday, the Commission adopted a strategy to mainstream the legally binding EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. As liberals, we proposed this, so this is music to my ears....
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February 17, 2011
Plenary speech on border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia
Mr President, since the beginning of this month there have been fights between the armed forces along the Thai-Cambodian border, near the temple of Preah Vihear, which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. We...
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May 19, 2015
Plenary speech on self-certification of importers of minerals and metals originating in conflict-affected and high-risk areas
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, it is essential that trade policies are a key element in broader EU foreign policy goals, such as conflict resolution, human rights and development. That is why we need ef...
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October 27, 2011
Resolution on the case of Rafah Nashed in Syria
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 and to Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights...
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October 26, 2011
Resolution on the case of Rafah Nashed in Syria
The European Parliament, – having regard to Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 and to Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1966, to which Syria is a pa...
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April 30, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on the situation of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the people in Yarmouk, Syria, face a particularly horrible situation, as do many other innocent people in Syria. They are attacked by the nihilist jihadis...
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January 20, 2016
Plenary speech on the situation in the South East of Turkey
On January 20, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the situation in the South East of Turkey. Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Madam President, the deal on migration that Mr Timmermans rushed through at...
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November 16, 2011
Plenary speech on the open internet and net neutrality in Europe
Mr President, the internet was created with no specific use in mind other than the efficient transfer of information. Over the last 20 years the internet and technology have developed at an extremely rapid pace, givi...
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July 7, 2010
Resolution on Zimbabwe, notably the case of Farai Maguwu
The European Parliament, – having regard to its numerous previous resolutions on Zimbabwe, most recently that of 17 December 2008(1), – having regard to Council Common Position 2010/92/CFSP of 15 February 2010(...
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June 8, 2016
Plenary speech on Turkey lifting the parliamentary immunity of 138 members
On June 8, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech on the decision of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey to lift the parliamentary immunity of 138 members. Marietje Schaake calls on the Commission that the EU acts accor...
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February 6, 2013
Speech on the 22nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council during February plenary
Mr President, the need to protect and promote human rights in today’s world is becoming an ever more challenging task. It is essential that the UN plays an effective and credible role, especially regarding human righ...
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November 6, 2014
Written Questions on the case of Ghoncheh Ghavami in Iran
Today, Marietje Schaake will submit to the High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Mogherini, written questions on the case of Ghoncheh Ghavami in Iran. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: The case of Ghonch...
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June 17, 2010
Plenary speech on executions in Libya
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, Europe as a community of values is also a union where the death penalty is entirely banned and I am very proud of that. Libya not only resists abolishing the death penalty, it a...
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October 8, 2013
Plenary Speech on EU-China investment treaty
Mr President, it is the right time to open negotiations on a direct investment treaty between the EU and China to substitute the current 26 existing bilateral treaties between China and EU Member States. EU-C...
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May 18, 2010
Plenary speech on institutional aspects of accession by the European Union to the ECHR
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Madam President, as we review the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, let us be reminded that its creation truly marks a success for liberal democracy and a commitment to effec...
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November 24, 2010
Resolution on Iraq: the death penalty (notably the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Iraq, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the abolition of the death penalty, in particular its resolution of...
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February 18, 2015
Parliamentary Questions on the case of Ahmed Douma and other political prisoners in Egypt
Marietje Schaake, together with 52 other Members of the European Parliament, submitted parliamentary questions to Vice-President/High Representative Mogherini, on the case of Ahmed Douma and 229 other activists, who were...
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September 14, 2010
Resolution on Eritrea: the case of Dawit Isaak
The European Parliament, – having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, – having regard to Articles 2, 3, 6(3) and 21(2)(a) and (b) of the Treaty on European Union, – having regard to the Af...
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October 22, 2014
Plenary speech on the situation in Hong Kong
On 22 October, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the situation in Hong Kong. (Full text below.) Mr President, the people in Hong Kong have had every reason to demand a more democratic system...
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December 16, 2010
Plenary speech on Uganda, the Bahati Bill and discrimination against the LGBT population
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, the so-called Anti-Homosexuality Bill before the Ugandan Parliament provides for the punishment of homosexual acts by imprisonment for terms ranging from seven years to life, or even...
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July 7, 2011
Plenary speech on the Democratic Republic of Congo: mass rape in South Kivu province
Madam President, the systematic and widespread practice of rape as a war crime may amount to crimes against humanity, according to the UN. The organisation has extended its mission to the DRC but, if our conclusion i...
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February 15, 2012
Plenary speech on the 19th session of the UN Human Rights Council
Mr President, human rights and their universality are increasingly under pressure as a result of block politics in the United Nations and because of allowing countries into the Human Rights Council who have less than...
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June 9, 2016
Plenary speech on EU economic diplomacy
On June 8, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech on EU economic diplomacy. According to Marietje Schaake there are many opportunities to connect the dots in a changing world, involve technology and IT in a smart way, invol...
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February 9, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on Internet Governance
On 9 February 2015, Marietje Schaake held a speech at the plenary debate concerning Internet Governance and the renewal of the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum. A resolution on the renewal of the mandate of th...
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April 29, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on the destruction of cultural sites perpetrated by ISIS/Da'esh
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Madam President, the wilful destruction of civilisation’s most cherished creations, which are a symbol of humanity itself, hurts all of us, as the global heritage which is centuries old...
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May 22, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation of Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries
Please find my press release calling for an EU action plan for a regional emergency action plan for Syria here. The complete text of the joint motion for a resolution on the situation of Syrian refugees in neighbourin...
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September 14, 2011
Resolution on Eritrea: the case of Dawit Isaak
Link to original adopted resolution. The European Parliament, – having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, – having regard to Articles 2, 3, 6(3) and 21(2)(a) and (b) of the Treaty on Europe...
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December 15, 2011
Resolution on Azerbaijan, in particular the case of Rafig Tagi
The European Parliament , – having regard to its previous resolutions on Azerbaijan, in particular those concerning human rights, – having regard to the conclusions of the Second Eastern Partnership Summit, held...
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July 5, 2012
Speech on situation in Egypt during July plenary session
Mr President, the Egyptian people have been joined by us and many across the world in celebrating the historic moment of the election of the first President to be elected democratically and, most importantly, as a no...
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October 5, 2015
Plenary speech on export controls in respect of dual-use items after the Hacking Team revelations
On October 5th, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about export controls in respect of dual-use items after the Hacking Team revelations. Schaake posed an Oral Question on this topic which led to the plenary...
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September 1, 2014
Written question to the High Representative on the case of Maryam al-Khawaja in Bahrain
On 1 September, Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to High Representative Catherine Ashton concerning the case of the arrest of Maryam al-Khawaja in Bahrain. Please find a plain text version and the official d...
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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.,...
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April 30, 2015
Plenary speech on the death penalty in Indonesia
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, we strongly condemn this week’s cruel executions by firing squad of eight people in Indonesia, seven of whom were not even Indonesian citizens. Not only h...
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February 16, 2012
Plenary speech on recent developments in Egypt
Mr President, it is clear where the Liberal Group of the European Parliament stands – with the Egyptian people, their rights, freedoms and opportunities. This has been our group’s position for decades. We supported h...
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October 23, 2012
Plenary speech on Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the EC and Israel on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products (CAA)
Plenary speech by Marietje Schaake Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, human rights are essential for this Parliament and for the EU. This is the essence of our values and is also reflected i...
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December 13, 2012
Plenary speech on caste discrimination in India
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, as caste discrimination and modern-day slavery are still serious and systematic problems affecting hundreds of millions of Indians, more needs to be done in terms of the efforts that th...
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March 10, 2011
Plenary speech on China: the situation and cultural heritage in Kashgar (Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region)
Mr President, under the banner of reform and development, the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar is being demolished. It is not only a blow to global cultural heritage, but most of all, the city is very important for...
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February 14, 2012
Plenary speech on radio spectrum policy
Madam President, at times when many people are sceptical about Europe and wonder what it can concretely deliver to them, businesses, cultural and economic development, it is nice to be able to bring some good news....
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April 17, 2014
Plenary Speech on recent prosecutions in Pakistan
http://youtu.be/0Y9CULE4xbU Marietje Schaake - Mr President, the use of blasphemy laws in Pakistan is disturbing and not in line with what we believe are universal human rights. Minorities and apostates specifically s...
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May 22, 2013
Plenary speech on EU trade and investment agreement negotiations with the US
Please find my press release about the mandate for the negotiations on a trade and investment treaty with the US (TTIP) here. The complete text of the motion for a resolution on the negotiating mandate can be found on...
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April 23, 2014
Speech on TTIP, the digital economy and involving the public
Marietje Schaake speaks at a high-level conference on the future of trans-Atlantic Trade in Paris, addressing the potential for the digital economy within TTIP, as well as concerns regarding data protection and secrecy r...
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March 10, 2016
Unoffical Arabic translation of EP urgency resolution on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni
القرار الاوروبي عن مصر Please find here the unoffical Arabic translation of the European Parliament urgency resolution on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni, which was adopted on 10 March 2016. The English ve...
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October 10, 2014
Written questions on the case of Ayatollah Boroujerdi in Iran
On October 9, Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) submitted questions to High Representative Ashton on the case of Ayatollah Boroujerdi in Iran. Please find a plain text version and the official...
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January 19, 2011
Resolution on Iran – the case of Nasrin Sotoudeh
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, notably those concerning human rights, and in particular those of 10 February 2010(1) and 8 September 2010(2), – having regard to...
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May 20, 2010
Plenary speech on religious freedom in Pakistan
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, blasphemy laws in Pakistan, as various colleagues have pointed out, are easily abused by extremists as an excuse to use violence against religious or n...
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January 14, 2015
Plenary speech on Boko Haram and the atrocities in Northern Nigeria
Today, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the atrocities in Northern Nigeria by Boko Haram. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Mr President, High Representative, colleagues, the horr...
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November 25, 2010
Plenary speech on Tibet, plans to make Chinese the main language of instruction
Marietje Schaake – Madam President, culture and cultural expressions underpin people’s values and identity. In the words of Aristotle, it is not about outward appearance but about inward significance. Culture, whe...
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July 8, 2015
Plenary speech on EU support to Tunisia
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, like any sensible person I was shocked and appalled by the cowardly terrorist attack on tourists in Tunisia. My sympathy goes to the victims and their families and loved one...
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April 7, 2017
Plenary speech on wholesale roaming agreement
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November 18, 2013
Plenary speech on Creative Europe programme
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the cultural and creative sectors hardly ever feature prominently on our political agendas. However, they are good for six to seven million jobs in Europe...
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October 21, 2014
Plenary speech on customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine
On 21 October, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine. You may find the text below. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Madam Pres...
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January 16, 2014
Plenary speech - Situation of rights defenders and opposition activists in Cambodia and Laos
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, we are very concerned about recent violations of rights and freedoms in Cambodia. The elections took place amidst irregularities and these must be independently investigated. In addit...
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November 16, 2011
Plenary speech on banning cluster munitions
Mr President, I can fully agree with the previous two speakers with whom we have worked on this joint motion for a resolution. The Convention on Cluster Munitions entered into force in 2010 and most Member States wer...
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July 7, 2015
Plenary speech on negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
Today, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the ongoing negotiations on a trade and investment partnership between Europe and the United States (TTIP). On Wednesday, the European Parliament will vote on...
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February 21, 2019
The case of Rami Sidky in Egypt
Rami Sidky, an Egyptian musician and former student of the University of Amsterdam, has been held in pre-trial detention in Egypt since May 5th, 2018. He is suspected of being a member of a terrorist organisation and ins...
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February 14, 2011
Plenary speech on Uganda, in particular the murder of David Kato
Mr President, today we have an urgent resolution on LGBT rights in Uganda for the third time in this parliamentary term. The previous two were warnings and attempts to prevent what happened to David Kato, the human r...
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September 27, 2011
Plenary speech on sexual orientation and gender identity at the UN Human Rights Council
Madam President, Madam High Representative, we spoke about the Middle East today as well as the turnarounds in North Africa. We touched on the urgent need for the EU to be a partner in ensuring that reforms on human...
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August 28, 2014
Written Question to the High Representative on the case of Héla Boujneh in Tunisia
On 28 August, Marietje Schaake submitted a written question to High Representative Catherine Ashton concerning the case of the arrest of Héla Boujneh in Tunisia. Please find a plain text version and the official document...
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September 13, 2016
Plenary speech on situation in turkey
Marietje Schaake's speech in the European Parliament during the debate on the situation in Turkey on 13 September 2016. "Turkey needs tough love".
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July 9, 2015
Plenary speech on Cambodia's draft laws on NGOs and trade unions
Marietje Schaake - Mr President, we are all worried that the vital role that Cambodian civil society plays – and there are around 5 000 NGOs registered – will be stifled by the proposed NGO law, which is restricti...
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January 21, 2010
Plenary speech on recent attacks on religious minorities in Egypt and in Malaysia
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, in the week of Egyptian Orthodox Christmas, an attack took place killing and wounding 20 Coptic Egyptians. Although the attack can be seen as a criminal act of individuals, various ot...
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May 20, 2015
Plenary debate on the 2014 Progress Report on Turkey
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Madam President, the annual progress report has sadly become a regress report. The concerns we have on the rule of law, separation of powers, human rights and fundamental freedoms are now ev...
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April 19, 2017
The case of Ahmad Waqas Goraya and other online activists in Pakistan
Today, Marietje Schaake submitted the following written questions to High Representative Federica Mogherini concerning the case of Mr Ahmad Waqas Goraya and other online activists in Pakistan. On January 6th, security fo...
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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...
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October 25, 2013
Event: Copyright and Research & Innovation Policy: The Case of Text and Data Mining
For visitors that require entry badges to the European Parliament, please RSVP here.
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December 14, 2016
Speech on the EU's annual report on human rights and democracy
Marietje Schaake's plenary speech on the EU's 2015 Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union's policy on the matter in Strassbourg on 13 December 2016. You can...
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March 10, 2016
European Parliament resolution on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni
On March 10, 2016 Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary session on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni. Please find below and via this link the adopted urgency resolution on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio...
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May 10, 2016
Plenary speech on China`s market economy status
On May 10, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech in the plenary meeting on China`s economy status. Schaake underlines that the EU needs to be able to apply anti-dumping measures in cases of dumping. See mo...
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July 5, 2012
Plenary speech & Resolution on on violence against lesbian women and the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons in Africa
(Resolution below the plenary video's) Plenary speech Marietje Schaake – Mr President, we have fought long and hard to address, at last, the extensive violence against LGBT people in Africa. Sadly, even in the Hou...
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September 1, 2014
Written Question to the High Representative on the case of Mohamed Tareq in Egypt
On 1 September, Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to High Representative Catherine Ashton concerning the case of the arrest of Mohamed Tareq in Egypt. Please find a plain text version and the official document...
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November 16, 2011
Plenary speech on EU - US summit on 28 November 2011
Madam President, the campaign season has clearly started in the United States, which means that there is less and less focus on the rest of the world. In Europe, even though unfortunately we cannot elect the Presiden...
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September 12, 2018
Plenary speech copyright
Please find Marietje Schaake's speech in the plenary copyright debate on September 11th here. Related: Amendments to the copyright directiveResponse to plenary vote in July to amend EP positionResponse to JURI...
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June 8, 2011
Resolution on Ukraine: the cases of Yulia Tymoshenko and other members of the former government
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Ukraine, in particular its resolution of 25 November 2010(1), – having regard to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between th...
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September 12, 2013
Parliamentary speech and resolution on the human rights situation in Bahrain
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, once again we must address the human rights situation in Bahrain. For those who wonder why and suggest that we look at Saudi Arabia’s human rights vi...
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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...
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November 20, 2012
Plenary speech & Joint Parliamentary Resolution on WCIT 2012
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, we have heard a lot about rules. I want to say a bit about the gist of the debate on this resolution and the context in which it is taking place. Th...
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July 5, 2012
Plenary speech on forced abortion scandal in China
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, last month, the world was informed through the Internet that Feng Jianmei was abducted and underwent a forced abortion when seven months pregnant. Local authorities did take action, b...
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November 10, 2010
Plenary speech on the upcoming EU-US summit and Transatlantic Economic Council - EU-US Data Protection Agreement
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, to be a credible partner and to act as a global player, the EU needs to speak with one voice. President Obama and his administration have rightly made this known, and we need t...
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July 7, 2010
Resolution on Venezuela, in particular the case of Maria Lourdes Afiuni
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Venezuela, in particular those of 11 February 2010, 7 May 2009, 23 October 2008 and 24 May 2007, – having regard to Rul...
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October 3, 2014
Letter to the Bahraini government on the case of Nabeel Rajab
On 2 October, Marietje Schaake together with Ana Gomes wrote an urgent letter to the Bahraini authorities concerning the case of Nabeel Rajab. The prominent rights activist was arrested on October 1st and faces prosecuti...
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June 24, 2015
Written Questions on the case of President Omar al-Bashir before the International Criminal Court
On June 24, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir being allowed to leave South Afri...
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June 12, 2018
Presentation of the annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2017 and the EU's policy on the matter
Speech in the plenary of the European Parliament on the EU annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2017 and the EU's policy on the matter.
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June 12, 2012
Plenary speech on the latest developments in the Middle East & Syria
During this week's plenary session in Strasbourg MEPs discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, particularly in Syria. Just before the start of the debate it was announced that Sakharov-prize winner, Egyptian...
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September 9, 2010
Plenary speech on Kenya, failure to arrest President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan
Marietje Schaake − Madam President, Kenya, as well as other African countries, is an essential partner of the EU in a number of key areas such as security, development and trade. Africa played a crucial role in th...
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June 16, 2010
Plenary speech on the Annual report on human rights (2008) - EU policies in favour of human rights defenders
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, I would also like to pay tribute to the colleagues we work on human rights with. It is a really pleasant collaboration on such an important topic. There can hardly be a m...
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February 16, 2011
Resolution on Yemen: persecution of juvenile offenders, in particular the case of Muhammed Taher Thabet Samoum
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 10 February 2010 on the situation in Yemen(1), – having regard to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the Internati...
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November 17, 2011
Debate on Egypt: in particular the case of blogger Alaa Abd El-Fattah
Mr President, Egyptians – old, young, men, and women – have spoken out clearly. They want to determine their own future: opportunities, no corruption. They demand justice and human rights to be respected. We support...
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January 16, 2015
Launch event of the Intergroup on the Digital Agenda for Europe
The launch reception of the Intergroup on the Digital Agenda for Europe will take place on 28 January 2015 from 18:30 to 20:00 in the Members Restaurant in the European Parliament in Brussels. We are honoured to annou...
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January 16, 2015
Launch event of the Intergroup on the Digital Agenda for Europe
The launch reception of the Intergroup on the Digital Agenda for Europe will take place on 28 January 2015 from 18:30 to 20:00 in the Members Restaurant in the European Parliament in Brussels. We are honoured to annou...
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February 6, 2014
Plenary speech - Situation in Thailand
Marietje Schaake - Mr President, several non-democratic measures have been taken by the Thai Government and have led to massive protests in a generally peaceful country. The government is putting aside its Senate, as...
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February 25, 2016
Plenary speech on negotiations for an EU-Tunisia FTA
On February 24, 2016 Marietje Schaake delivered a speech in the plenary meeting on the introduction of emergency autonomous trade measures for Tunisia - Opening of negotiations for an EU-Tunisia Free Trade Agreement (deb...
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March 14, 2012
Resolution on human trafficking in Sinai, in particular the case of Solomon W.
Link to the adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 16 December 2010 on Eritrean refugees held hostage in the Sinai, – having regard to the 1948 Universal Dec...
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November 16, 2011
Resolution on Egypt, in particular the case of blogger Alaa Abd El-Fattah
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions, in particular those of 17 February 2011(1) on the situation in Egypt and of 27 October 2011(2) on the situation in...
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November 23, 2015
Oral Question & plenary speech on human rights in EU-Vietnam trade negotiations
On September 30, Marietje Schaake (ALDE) together with Bernd Lange (S&D), on behalf of the Committee on International Trade, submitted to the European Commission an Oral Question on human rights in EU-Vietnam trade n...
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March 13, 2014
Plenary speech - Launching consultations to suspend Uganda and Nigeria from the Cotonou Agreement in view of recent legislation
Marietje Schaake, author - Mr President, Commissioner and colleagues, as the ACP meeting commences in this House, we are forced to take measures in response to the laws which have been adopted in Uganda and Nigeria c...
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January 18, 2011
Resolution on the situation of Christians in the context of freedom of religion
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions, and in particular that of 15 November 2007 on serious events which compromise Christian communities’ existence and those of other religious commu...
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April 2, 2014
Written Question regarding the case of Rena Netjes
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February 8, 2016
Written Questions on the enforced disappearance of Giulio Regeni in Egypt
On February 8, Marietje Schaake submitted Written Parliamentary Questions to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, on the enforced disappearance of Giulio Regeni in Egypt. A...
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June 9, 2011
Plenary speech on Guantánamo, imminent death penalty decision
Mr President, no one will disagree that terrorism needs to be prevented and that suspects need to be tried and held accountable, brought to justice in a fair trial, but in the so-called war on terror, we risk co...
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January 15, 2014
Plenary speech on access to public procurement markets
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Madam President, although we are not obliged to do so through the WTO GPA agreements, the EU chooses openness to our markets, including public procurement, and that makes sense. Other c...
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December 17, 2009
Plenary speech on Uganda, anti-homosexual draft legislation
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, last September, a member of the Ugandan Parliament introduced an ‘anti-homosexuality bill’. This bill would criminalise homosexuality, leading to punishment by imprisonment and even t...
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December 16, 2010
Plenary speech on Eritrean refugees held hostage in Sinai
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, about 250 Eritrean migrants are believed to be held hostage in the Sinai desert and inhumane treatment and rape are reported while these people await a ransom that needs to be paid to...
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July 23, 2014
Media: Newsnight on Ukraine and the downing of MH17
Marietje Schaake spoke in BBC Newsnight on 22 July 2014, to discuss the downing of flight MH17 in Ukraine.
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September 7, 2015
Report on ‘Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countries’
View Schaake's report on ‘Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countries’ On September 8th, the European Parliament will vote in the plenary mee...
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April 2, 2014
Written Question regarding the case of Fusun Erdogan
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February 6, 2014
Plenary speech - Right to education in the Transnistrian region
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the conflict in Transnistria risks being forgotten, when the problems – especially when it comes to access to education – do deserve our attention. We mus...
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May 19, 2017
An unambiguous EU strategy for Yemen: the time is now
Today EU foreign ministers, in the margins of the EU's Foreign Affairs Council, discuss the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Yemen. Three weeks ago, a UN hosted donor conference gathered 1.1 billion dollars in pledges&nb...
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October 23, 2018
Khashoggi investigation, Italian budget and Brazil election
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March 13, 2014
Plenary speech - Russia: sentencing of demonstrators involved in the Bolotnaya Square events
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, in the light of the tensions in Ukraine and aggression by Russia, whether in Crimea or in Syria, it is easy to forget that Russia is, in fact, a member of...
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February 25, 2015
The Dutch Case for Netneutrality
The Dutch Case for Netneutrality March 4th, from 13:00 – 15:00 The Permanent Representation of The Netherlands, Avenue de Cortenbergh 4-10, Brussels. The debate on the Telecoms Single Market package reache...
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January 30, 2017
Letter to HR/VP Mogherini on the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Iran
Last Friday, Marietje Schaake sent a letter to High-Representative Federica Mogherini on the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, imprisoned in Iran. The letter below was co-signed by Molly Scott Cato, Frederique Ries, Jud...
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May 23, 2012
Resolution on the possible withdrawal of Venezuela from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Venezuela, namely that of 24 May 2007 on the Radio Caracas TV channel case(1), that of 23 October 2008 on politic...
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July 7, 2016
Plenary debate on the new EU strategy on China
On Thursday July 7th, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech during the plenary debate on the new EU strategy on China. Schaake underlines that intensifying relations must never lead to turning blind eye to human rights vio...
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October 7, 2010
Resolution on failures in protection of human rights and justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the DRC, in particular those of 17 January 2008 on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime(1) and 17 December...
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December 14, 2011
Resolution on the situation of women in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on human rights and democracy in Pakistan, in particular that of 20 January 2011 and those of 20 May 2010 and 12 Jul...
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May 12, 2011
Plenary speeches on my own report 'Cultural dimensions of EU external actions'; report 'Youth on the Move'; Sarajevo as European Capital of Culture
'Youth on the Move' Mr President, before highlighting a few elements of this elaborate report on the role of culture in the EU’s external actions, I want to sincerely thank my colleagues from the Committee on Culture...
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May 24, 2016
Event: Privatising the rule of law online: Freedom of speech, copyright and platforms in the digital single market
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ROOM FOR THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED TO ROOM ASP 1G-2. Please register for the event here. Detailed programme 15.00-16.30 Regulating online speech: Liability, hate speech and incite...
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February 12, 2019
College of Europe funding by the Saudi Government for lobbying practices
Today a news report in EU Observer claimed that the College of Europe, which is principally funded by the European Commission, has been paid by the Saudi Government to set up private meetings between Saudi ambassadors, E...
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December 17, 2015
Plenary speech on Ibrahim Halawa potentially facing the death penalty in Egypt
On December 17, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about Ibrahim Halawa potentially facing the death penalty in Egypt. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, in Egypt human rights...
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October 4, 2010
Speech: "The Life of a Networked Politician" (PDF Europe)
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July 7, 2016
Plenary debate on Bahrain
On Thursday July 7th, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech during the plenary debate on the situation in Bahrain. Schaake emphasizes that the ungoing repression, stripping of citizenship and high prison sentences for simp...
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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:...
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October 22, 2014
Letter to High Representative Ashton on the case of Nasrin Sotoudeh
On 22 October, Marietje Schaake together with other Members of the European Parliament, wrote a letter to High Representative Ashton and Special Representative Lambrinidis to call for action on the case of Nasrin Sotoude...
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June 29, 2013
Blog: Egypt on the brink of a second revolution
While largely unnoticed in the West, Egypt has been inching towards a second revolution. Economic disaster under the Morsi-rule has ignited disquiet and polarization. The European Union has missed opportunities to foster...
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February 25, 2015
The Dutch Case for Netneutrality
The Dutch Case for Netneutrality March 4th, from 13:00 – 15:00 The Permanent Representation of The Netherlands, Avenue de Cortenbergh 4-10, Brussels. The debate on the Telecoms Single Market package reache...
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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.
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March 13, 2013
Plenary resolution on the situation in Egypt
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November 15, 2017
European Parliament debate on the protection against dumped and subsidised imports from countries not members of the EU
Speech by Marietje Schaake on 14/11/2017 in the Plenary of the European Parliament on the protection against dumped and subsidised imports from countries not members of the EU
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January 18, 2013
Supporting the dream of copyright reform, digital freedom, and considering the public interest over the protection of vested interests
For the full story behind this video click here.
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November 2, 2016
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
Today marks three years since French journalists Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon were killed in Northern Mali. The perpetrators were never caught. Recognising the need to provide journalists with extra safeguards, the...
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January 16, 2013
Video: Plenary speech on the EU's response towards war in Syria
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May 3, 2017
Arbitration on trial: the US and UK’s fear of the supranational
The courts and panels that help shape global trade are being urged to adapt to a different political climate by Alan Beattie https://www.ft.com/content/e607c6b2-28f5-11e7-bc4b-5528796fe35c Brandishing the pen with which...
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June 1, 2018
The use of IPA funds in Turkey
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June 14, 2018
Human rights situation in Bahrain, notably the case of Nabeel Rajab
Speech in the European Parliament on the 14th of June 2018 on the human rights situation in Bahrain, notably the case of Nabeel Rajab See also the written question we asked on the case of Nabeel Rajab here.
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July 23, 2015
Written Questions on the mass detention of lawyers and human rights activists in China
On July 23, Marietje Schaake together with 10 other MEPs submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the mass detention of lawyers and huma...
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November 10, 2015
MEP: Undermining of Turkish rule of law and freedom of expression are big concern for Europe
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) responds to the progress report on Turkey which the European Commission published today. "It is clear that the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in Turkey...
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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...
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June 26, 2013
Report on the freedom of the press and media in the world
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May 24, 2018
Intensifying crackdown in Egypt on freedom of speech and human rights defenders
On 24 May, Marietje Schaake submitted parliamentary questions on the intensifying crakcown in Egypt to HR/VP Frederica Mogherini. Please find the questions below. On 23 May 2018, Egyptian blogger Wael Abbas was a...
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July 6, 2011
Resolution on the Democratic Republic of Congo and the mass rapes in the province of South Kivu
The European Parliament, – having regard to its earlier resolutions on the Democratic Republic of Congo, – having regard to the Cotonou Partnership Agreement signed in June 2000, – having regard to the EU...
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April 5, 2011
On the situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen - motion
pursuant to Rule 110(4) of the Rules of Procedure replacing the motions by the following groups: PPE (B7‑0249/2011) Verts/ALE (B7‑0251/2011) ECR (B7‑0252/2011) S&D (B7‑0253/2011) ALDE (B7‑0254/2011)...
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March 12, 2012
Debate on human rights violations in Bahrain
Madam President, the sponsoring of the Word Economic Forum in Davos this year by the Government of Bahrain shows its ambition to belong and to be taken seriously by the international and business communities. Bahr...
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June 29, 2015
Written Questions on the detention and forced psychiatric tests of a 16 year old blogger in Singapore
On June 29, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the detention and forced psychiatric tests of a 16 year old blogge...
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January 17, 2019
Letter to the Romanian presidency on progress of the dual use file
With great regret I learned that the Council Working Party responsible for the reform of the EU‘s export regime of dual use items was once again unable to reach a Council position in order to start negotiations with Euro...
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September 16, 2013
Speech at BKB Lecture 2014: Polarisation, and how the EU lost the progressives in Turkey
On September 13th 2013, Marietje Schaake gave a reaction to the 5th BKB Lecture by Turkish politician Safak Pavey. The full text of Marietje Schaake's speech can be found below. Polarisation, and how the EU lo...
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April 4, 2014
Plenary debate on Europe's common foreign policy
On April 3rd the European Parliament debated the European Common Foreign and Security Policy in what presumeably was High Representative Catherine Ashton's last plenary debate in the current parliamentary term. According...
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September 7, 2015
Plenary debate on Human rights and technology in third countries (report)
On September 7th, during the European Parliament's plenary meeting, Marietje Schaake presented her report on ‘Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countri...
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January 25, 2016
Video: CER/Istituto Affari Internazionali seminar on 'Between power and rules: The geopolitics of TTIP'
On January 18, Marietje Schaake addressed in a video message the CER/Istituto Affari Internazionali seminar on 'Between power and rules: The geopolitics of TTIP' in Rome. Please find the video below, or on the event's...
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November 9, 2018
Recall EU ambassador from Riyadh
Brussels, November 9th 2018 Dear High Representative Mogherini, Journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered five weeks ago after entering the consulate of Saudi Arabia in Istanbul. Important questions, such as the wh...
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April 5, 2011
Resolution on the use of sexual violence in conflicts in North Africa and the Middle East
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 17 January 2008 on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime, – having regard to its resolution of 26 November 2009...
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March 15, 2018
Letter for the urgent attention of the US Co-Chair and US Ranking Member of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue on steel and aluminum tariffs
You can download the letter here.
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March 9, 2011
Resolution on Belarus (in particular the cases of Ales Mikhalevic and Natalia Radina)
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Belarus, in particular those of 20 January 2011, 17 December 2009 and 22 May 2008, – having regard to the statement made in Brussels on 18...
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September 7, 2010
Resolution on the human rights situation in Iran, in particular the cases of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani and Zahra Bahrami
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, notably those concerning human rights, and in particular those of 22 October 2009(1) and 10 February 2010(2), – having regard to the...
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April 5, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria and Yemen, – having regard to its report on European Union relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council of 24 March 2011(1), – h...
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October 12, 2015
Written Questions on halting the broadcast of tv channels in Turkey
On October 12, Marietje Schaake together with other MEPs from the liberal ALDE Group submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning halting the broadcast of tv channels in T...
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July 4, 2016
Plenary debate on EU's trade strategy
On July 4, Marietje Schaake spoke in a plenary debate about the EU's new trade strategy.The European Commission published its new trade strategy titled “Trade for All – Towards a more responsible trade and investment pol...
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September 9, 2010
Parliamentary Question: WikiLeaks case, transparency, press freedom and access to information in the EU
Parliamentary questions9 September 2010 E-7329/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: WikiLeaks case, transparency, press freedom and access to information...
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January 16, 2014
Plenary speech - Recent moves to criminalise LGBTI people
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, while already facing multiple challenges in most countries in the world, LGBTI people have recently been faced with a wave of laws criminalising their identity, speech and behaviour –...
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March 14, 2013
Draft report on 'the Freedom of Press and Media in the World"
I'm happy to share my draft report on 'the Freedom of Press and Media in the World'. This report builds on the discussion paper and the many comments and ideas I received following my call for input, for which I am very...
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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...
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July 6, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Cooperation agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran
Parliamentary questions6 July 2011 E-006646/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Johannes Cornelis van Baalen (ALDE) , Baroness Sarah Ludford (ALDE) , Norica Nic...
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December 10, 2015
Letter to European Commission President Juncker and First Vice-President Timmermans on the deal between the EU and Turkey
On December 10, Marietje Schaake together with 33 other Members of the European Parliament sent an open letter to European Commission President Juncker and First Vice-President Timmermans. It requests the Commission t...
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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...
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December 13, 2011
Resolution on the upcoming EU-Russia Summit on 15 December 2011 and the outcome of the Duma elections on 4 December 2011
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous reports and resolutions on Russia, in particular its resolutions of 9 June 2011(1) on the EU-Russia summit on 9/10 June 2011 and of 17 June 2010 on the EU/Russi...
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February 15, 2012
Resolution on the death penalty in Belarus, in particular the cases of Dzmitry Kanavalau and Uladzislau Kavalyou
Link to the adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 17 December 2009 on Belarus and to its other resolutions on that subject, in particular those of 13...
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February 11, 2015
MEP: Europe should support victims of IS terror in Iraq and Syria (Speech & Resolution)
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) wants the European Union to make humanitarian aid for victims of terror organisation Islamic State (IS) a priority. Today the European Parliament will debate...
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September 7, 2010
Resolution on the human rights situation in Iran, in particular the cases of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani and Zahra Bahrami
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, notably those concerning human rights, and in particular those of 22 October 2009(1) and 10 February 2010(2), – having regard to the...
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October 25, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Egypt and Syria, in particular of Christian communities
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Egypt and Syria, in particular of 15 September 2011 on the situation in Syria, of 7 July 2011 on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in t...
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July 5, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in the context of the situation in the Arab world and North Africa
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, Yemen and Bahrain, in particular that of 7 April 2011 on the situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen(1), – having regard to its resol...
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February 3, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Violation of the European Convention on Human Rights by Greece and Belgium
Parliamentary questions3 February 2011 O-000023/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Cecilia Wikström, Renate Weber, Sonia Alfano, Nadja Hirsch, Sophia in 't Veld, Louis Michel, Nathalie Grie...
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May 17, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Purpose of the EU‑US Working Group on Cyber-Security and Cyber-Crime
Parliamentary questions17 May 2011 E-004816/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Purpose of the EU‑US Working Group on Cyber-Security and Cyber-Crime...
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December 11, 2014
MEPs establish Intergroup on the Digital Agenda for Europe
More than 70 MEPs today established an interparliamentary group that will work on the Digital Agenda for Europe. Amongst the founders of the Intergroup are Michał Boni (EPP), Josef Weidenholzer (S&D), Marietje Schaak...
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September 30, 2017
Interview on the rule of law online
On Saturday 30 September Marietje Schaake took part in the WIRED Next Fest in Florence, Italy. Please find the video of the interview here.
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November 15, 2010
Resolution on Malaysia: the practice of caning
The European Parliament, – having regard to the absolute ban on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, a ban which applies in all circumstances and, as a peremptory norm in internatio...
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February 8, 2012
Event: Internet Freedom and Security in EU Foreign Policy: The Role of Business.
Event date: Wednesday, 8 February, 2012 Location: European Parliament, room ASP 5G2 Speakers: Taylor Reynolds, OECD, Head of Unit Information Economy, speaking on corporate social responsibility, multinational ente...
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February 8, 2012
Event: Internet Freedom and Security in EU Foreign Policy: The Role of Business.
Event date: Wednesday, 8 February, 2012 Location: European Parliament, room ASP 5G2 Speakers: Taylor Reynolds, OECD, Head of Unit Information Economy, speaking on corporate social responsibility, multinational ente...
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July 1, 2014
Written question regarding implementation of the BICI report in Bahrain
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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.
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September 30, 2013
Event: Presentation UN Report "The Right to Freedom of Artistic Expression and Creativity"
On October 2nd, Marietje Schaake will speak in a panel with your fellow MEPs Cecilia Wikström (ALDE), Mary Honeyball (S&D) and Malika Benarab - Attou (VERT)), following the presentation of the report by UN Special Ra...
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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...
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January 27, 2015
MEPs call for the release of the protesters in Egypt and initiation of the investigation of Shaimaa El-Sabag death
Today, Marietje Schaake was one of 48 Members of the European Parliament to sign a letter to the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, calling for the release of the protes...
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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...
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January 18, 2011
Press release: MEP calls on EU to defend free speech in wake of Tunisian turmoil
Congratulating the Tunisian people on their persistence in speaking up for opportunities and freedom in the face of violent oppression, ALDE MEP Marietje Schaake (D66,Netherlands) called on the EU to step up its fight fo...
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September 17, 2014
Resolution on the persecution of human rights defenders in Azerbaijan
Please see below the text of a resolution on the persecution of human rights defenders in Azerbaijan that adopted by the European Parliament on the 18th of September. European Parliament resolution of 18 September 2014 o...
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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...
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March 6, 2013
Egypt: Resolution on behalf of Liberal Group for Strasbourg March plenary
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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...
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October 20, 2010
Resolution on the situation of human rights in the North Caucasus (Russian Federation) and the criminal prosecution against Oleg Orlov
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 17 September 2009 on the murder of human rights activists in Russia(1), – having regard to the award on 16 December 2009 of its Sakharov Prize to Ol...
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July 7, 2015
Written Questions on the Italian company Hacking Team's potential violations of EU sanctions
On July 7, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the Italian company Hacking Team's potential violations of EU sanctions. Please also read Schaa...
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October 23, 2014
MEP: Grave concerns about Russia's crackdown on civil society and ngo's (Speech & Resolution)
The European Parliament voted today on a resolution urging Russia to stop the crackdown on civil society and non-governmental organizations. It also condemns the way in which the Russian Ministry of Justice interferes wi...
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October 20, 2015
Tech for change: ICT's, internet access and the post-2015 development agenda
Tech for change: ICT's, internet access and the post-2015 development agenda Tuesday 17 November, 14.00-17.00 European Parliament Brussels, Room PHS 5B 001 On behalf of the Digital Agenda Intergrou...
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October 20, 2015
Tech for change: ICT's, internet access and the post-2015 development agenda
Tech for change: ICT's, internet access and the post-2015 development agenda Tuesday 17 November, 14.00-17.00 European Parliament Brussels, Room PHS 5B 001 On behalf of the Digital Agenda Intergrou...
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June 9, 2014
Letter to Catherine Ashton on Egypt and trial of journalists
Brussels, 9 June 2014 Honourable Lady Ashton, Recent developments in Egypt are cause for great concern. In a climate of fear and intimidation, elections were held. Many questions about those remain, as critical...
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November 21, 2017
Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace call to protect the core of the internet
NEW DELHI, Nov. 21, 2017, The Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) today released a call to action by all Internet stakeholders to safeguard the general availability and integrity of the Internet. GCS...
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April 17, 2014
Joint Statement by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on the review of the dual-use export control system
As part of the update to the EU dual-use regulation, adopted yesterday, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission adopted a joint statement in which they commit to a further update, taking into account the...
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March 14, 2018
US decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium
Speech in the plenary by MEP Marietje Schaake on the US decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (12-15 March 2018).
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April 25, 2013
Resolution: European Parliament resolution on EU trade and investment negotiations with the United States of America
Today the International Trade Committee (INTA) of the European Parliament adopted the following resolution on EU trade and investment negotiations with the United States of America. Other Parliamentary Committees (on agr...
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September 30, 2015
MEPs: EU must lead the future negotiations on Syria
The ALDE Group in the European Parliament urges High Representative, Federica Mogherini and President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, to take all the necessary steps to find a common EU position on how we should so...
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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...
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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...
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September 8, 2016
Politico on freedom of panorama
Sharing a photograph of the Eiffel Tower at night on Facebook without paying for it could land you in hot water. Even if it’s just a holiday memento.Such quirks of EU copyright law will persist...
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December 5, 2017
Letter to the commission on notice and action procedures
Brussels, 5 December 2017Dear Commissioner Ansip,Dear Commissioner Gabriel,Dear Commissioner Jourova,Dear Commissioner King,We appreciate your continued efforts to address the difficult problems related to tackling...
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March 30, 2017
Elif Shafak and Marietje Schaake on the Rise of Populism in Europe
As EU leaders are tested by the rise of populism, how can citizens and civil society organizations respond to these adverse trends?Carnegie Europe was delighted to host a discussion featuring Mari...
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February 16, 2011
Resolution on the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolutions of 13 January 2005, 10 March 2005, 19 January 2006, 15 March 2007 and 21 October 2010 on Cambodia and its resolutions of 20 May 2010 on Thailand and of 1 ...
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April 13, 2016
MEP: Reject cynical deal making with Turkey and focus on rule of law and rights
Today the European Parliament debates its annual report on Turkey’s progress towards becoming an EU Member. Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) responds: "This report is the most critical on the bac...
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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...
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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...
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April 15, 2016
Open letter from the European Working Group on Egypt to European leaders and policymakers
On 15 April 2016, Marietje Schaake co-signed the following open letter from the European Working Group on Egypt to European leaders and policymakers: To European leaders and policymakers: We believe it is time...
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May 4, 2015
Resolution on the Imprisonment of human and workers' rights activists in Algeria
This Resolution was adopted by the European Parliament on 30 April 2015.European Parliament resolution of 30 April 2015 on the imprisonment of workers and human rights activists in Algeria (2015/2665(RSP)) The Europea...
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July 9, 2015
The freedom to snap and share
Anyone who opened Wikipedia during the past weeks, saw landmark buildings such as the Eiffel tower or the Erasmus bridge, blacked out in pictures. Similarly, as Members of Parliament we received countless emails. Citizen...
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February 2, 2015
Panel Discussion: Export controls of surveillance technology – state of play and the way forward
Panel Discussion: Export controls of surveillance technology – state of play and the way forward Date and Time: February 5, 2015 at 6pm Place: Netherlands Embassy, Klosterstraße 50, 10179 Berlin Registration:...
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February 2, 2015
Panel Discussion: Export controls of surveillance technology – state of play and the way forward
Panel Discussion: Export controls of surveillance technology – state of play and the way forward Date and Time: February 5, 2015 at 6pm Place: Netherlands Embassy, Klosterstraße 50, 10179 Berlin Registration:...
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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...
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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...
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March 17, 2011
Report on the cultural dimensions of the EU’s external actions
(2010/2161(INI)), Report rapporteur: Marietje Schaake, Committee on Culture and Education, adopted on 17.03.11, unanimity MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on the cultural dimensions of the EU’s extern...
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November 21, 2012
Event: Speech 15 Years Internet Society the Netherlands
Marietje Schaake will give a keynote speech on digital freedom in the EU's foreign policy during the event celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Dutch Internet Society. During the event the Internet Society Awards for...
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January 26, 2016
Written Question: Follow up question on the EU-Turkey deal and the Commission letter to Turkey
On January 26, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the EU-Turkey deal and the Commission letter to Turkey. Author: Marietje Schaake Su...
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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...
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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...
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April 22, 2015
MEPs: We must defend all those standing on the front-line for free speech in Turkey
Press Freedom in Turkey will be debated this afternoon in a joint conference by the ALDE Group and the Green Group in the European Parliament, focusing on the main issues journalists are facing in this country. G...
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October 29, 2014
Written Questions on the export of Netclean technology to Turkey
On 29 October, Marietje Schaake submitted Written Questions to the European Commission about the export of Netclean technology to Turkey. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: Export of Netclean technology to Turk...
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May 10, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Call for strong and united EU position at the Special Session of the UN Human Rights Council on the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic
Parliamentary questions10 May 2011 E-004553/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Call for strong and united EU position at the Special Session of the...
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November 15, 2018
Deep Fakes - The algorithms threatening truth and democracy
The European Parliament held a debate today to discuss ways to defend against foreign interference in the EU elections being held next year. Raw Politics focused in particular on the potential role of deep fakes. Deep...
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January 31, 2019
Speech at Central European University
On January 31st, Marietje Schaake gave a lecture at Central European University on the rule of law and multilateralism in the online world as part of the CEU's Presidential Lecture Serieus. Please find a short in...
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January 10, 2012
Media: Marietje on France24 on Al-Assad's speech
The panel discusses what the one-and-a-half hour speech tells us about the strength of the regime of Bashar al al-Assad, besieged as it is by sanctions and under continued pressure from within. Marietje comments from the...
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May 8, 2015
Video - The State of the Union: Surveillance and Freedom in Europe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6tvPyMJhp8&t=80m24s Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, May 8 The State of the Union conference, organised by the European University Institute (EUI), is an annual event for high-...
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August 13, 2013
Media: Q&A: Marietje Schaake on the future of EU-Iran relations - Your Middle East
A Persian version of this article can be found here. Our Tehran-based contributor Alborz Habibi talks to EU parliamentarian Marietje Schaake, also a Your Middle East contributor, about Europe-Iran relations in light o...
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March 9, 2017
Speech on transatlantic relations at AmCham
On 8 March 2017, Marietje Schaake spoke at an AmCham event on the occasion of the launch of the 2017 transatlantic economy report.Thank you Susan, Ladies and Gentlemen, I appreciate the invitation to share some thoughts...
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September 14, 2011
Resolution on Sudan: the situation in Southern Kordofan and the eruption of fighting in Blue Nile State
Link to original adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Sudan, – having regard to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signed on...
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December 8, 2015
Written Questions on the coherence of sanctions enforcement and export control
On December 8, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the Council concerning the coherence of sanctions enforcement and export control. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: Co...
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January 12, 2015
Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries
Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries Date: Wednesday 21 January 2015, 9.00-11.30 Venue: European Parliament, Altiero Spinel...
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January 12, 2015
Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries
Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries Date: Wednesday 21 January 2015, 9.00-11.30 Venue: European Parliament, Altiero Spinel...
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September 14, 2012
ALDE puts Syria on agenda September plenary: meeting with opposition, debate with Ashton and a strong resolution.
On the initiative of the Alliance for Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) the European Parliament focussed on the ongoing crisis in Syria during its first plenary session in Strasbourg after the summer reces. On...
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March 9, 2011
Resolution on Pakistan, in particular the murder of Shahbaz Bhatti
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on human rights and democracy in Pakistan, in particular that of 20 January 2011 as well as those of 20 May 2010 and of 12 July, 25 October and 15...
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November 4, 2015
Open Letter on Egypt to the UK Prime Minister
The following is an open letter from the European Working Group on Egypt (EWGE) to David Cameron. Marietje Schaake has endorsed the EWGE. The letter was published by European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) Inter...
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March 14, 2017
Tech and Foreign Policy - Bridging the Gap
The open internet is not limited by geographical borders, and new technologies have a clear impact on foreign policy: issues such as cybersecurity, internet governance, digital trade and digital r...
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May 28, 2015
MEP Schaake reacts to vote report ongoing negotiations on a trade and investment partnership between Europe and the United States
Today, the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament (INTA) adopted a report on the ongoing negotiations on a trade and investment partnership between Europe and the United States (TTIP). Member of the Eur...
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February 5, 2019
Europe's stakes in the State of the Union
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May 31, 2016
Speech in subcommittee on Human Rights on recent visit to Turkey
On May 30, Marietje Schaake gave a speech in the meeting of the subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) on her recent visit to Turkey. Please find below the video (7 minutes) of her intervention. The complete discussion (...
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August 11, 2016
Letter on the cancellation of the Jean Monnet Scholarship programme
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June 20, 2016
European launch event of 'Our Internet' - the final report of the Global Commission on Internet Governance
The Global Commission on Internet Governance (GCIG) was launched in January 2014 by Chatham House and the Centre for International Governance Innovations in response to a number of negative trends that threaten the open...
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February 16, 2011
Resolution on the rule of law in Russia
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous reports and resolutions on Russia and on EU-Russia relations, in particular its resolutions of 17 September 2009 on the murder of human rights activists in Ru...
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September 11, 2017
NTV Kenya interview on elections and role of observers
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January 22, 2013
Media: International free speech roundup - Index on censorship
Daisy Williams, Index on Censorship, 18.01.2013 On 17 January, the European Parliament endorsed a resolution addressing ongoing human rights violations in Bahrain. The resolution, led by Dutch European Parliament memb...
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May 3, 2013
Event: Euro-Mediterranean relations and the Arab Spring: two years on
On June 5th, Marietje Schaake will speak during a seminar organized in the European Parliament entitled "Euro-Mediterranean relations and the Arab Spring: two years on" about the situation of the media in the countries o...
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September 14, 2010
Resolution on Sudan: the situation in Southern Kordofan and the eruption of fighting in Blue Nile State
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Sudan, – having regard to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signed on 9 January 2005, – having regard to the...
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December 17, 2014
Joint motion for resolution on the recognition of Palestinian statehood
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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...
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April 10, 2013
Parliamentary questions to the Commission on dangers of exported technologies to the EU's security and strategic interest.
In parliamentary questions to the European Commission Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) addresses concerns about the impact of EU exported surveillance- and lawful intercept technologies on the EU's security and strategic inte...
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March 7, 2011
Resolution on the Southern Neighbourhood, and Libya in particular
The European Parliament, – having regard to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution of 1 March 2011 unanimously suspending Libya’s membership of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), – ...
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October 19, 2017
The arrest of Osman Kavala
Together with a number of MEP's, Marietje Schaake raised the arrest of Osman Kavala in Istanbul with Turkish authorities. You can find the text of the letter below. To: Minister of Interior, Mr. Süleyman Soylu / Mi...
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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.
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October 16, 2015
European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship
European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship 21 October 2015, 09:30-11:00 Room PHS 07C050, European Parliament From 20-22 October 2015, the European Youth Media Days (EYMD 2015) will take p...
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February 23, 2018
Q and A with MEP Marietje Schaake on Big Tech on the European stage
Q and A with MEP Marietje Schaake The liberal ALDE group’s spokesperson on transatlantic trade and digital trade has emerged as a leading critic of Big Tech on the European stage. By Janosch Delcker...
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February 16, 2017
The meeting between President Ilham Aliyev and President Juncker
This week, together with MEP's Kati Piri and Ulrike Lunacek, Marietje Schaake submitted the following questions to High Representative Federica Mogherini and President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker. The...
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April 26, 2017
Yameen Rasheed stabbed to death in the Maldives
Following the fatal stabbing of Yameen Rasheed, a government critic and blogger, Marietje Schaake submitted the questions below to High-Representative Federderica Mogherini. On the 23rd of April, Yameen Rasheed was sta...
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May 23, 2012
Resolution on the situation of North Korean refugees
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – DPRK), in particular the one adopted on 8 July 2010(1), –...
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July 27, 2018
Of Soybean Sales and 'Vast Amounts' of LNG
“European Union representatives told me that they would start buying soybeans from our great farmers immediately. Also, they will be buying vast amounts of LNG!” That's what US President Donald J. Trump tweeted after hi...
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February 28, 2018
Questions on the implementation of the EU sanction regime against Russia
On 28 February, Marietje Schaake submitted the following written questions, co-signed by 31 colleagues, to the Commission and High Representative Federica Mogherini on the implementation of the EU sanction regime against...
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July 5, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Growing threats to freedom of information and media freedom in EU Member States and action planned by the Commission
Parliamentary questions5 July 2010 O-0103/2010 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Sophia in 't Veld, Renate Weber, Sonia Alfano, Nathalie Griesbeck, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Marietje Schaake, Leoni...
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October 26, 2015
Plenary speech on Trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other treatment or punishment
On October 26, during the European Parliament’s plenary meeting, Marietje Schaake presented her report on ‘Trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other treatment or punishment'....
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February 16, 2011
Resolution on Uganda: the killing of David Kato
The European Parliament, – having regard to the international human rights obligations and instruments, including those contained in the UN conventions on human rights and in the European Convention for the Protecti...
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April 17, 2018
Freedom of speech concerns related to Tanzania´s new online content regulation
The new “electronic and postal communications (online content) regulation” in Tanzania introduces an annual licensing fee of approximately 930 dollars for those wanting to have an online blog in Tanzania wheras the...
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November 15, 2011
Resolution on the EU-US Summit of 28 November 2011
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on transatlantic relations, – having regard to Rule 110(4) of its Rules of Procedure, A. whereas, although many global challenges in the f...
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April 6, 2011
Resolution on the ban of the elections for the Tibetan government in exile in Nepal
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 17 June 2010 on Nepal and its resolution of 26 October 2006 on Tibet, – having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948, – h...
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March 16, 2016
Letter on the protection of human rights defenders
On March 16, Marietje Schaake sent a letter to Jean- Louis Ville, Directorate for Human Development and Migration of the European Commission, on the protection of human rights defenders and the state of play of a Human R...
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October 5, 2013
Statement on the postponement of EU-US trade negotiations
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) responds to the postponement of the 2nd round of negotiations on the Transatlantic Traded and Investment Partnership (TTIP) due to the US Federal Government...
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May 8, 2015
Video - The State of the Union: Surveillance and Freedom in Europe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6tvPyMJhp8&t=80m24s Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, May 8 The State of the Union conference, organised by the European University Institute (EUI), is an annual event for high-...
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March 4, 2015
Letter to the Ministers of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (TTE) concerning TSM
Download (PDF): Letter to Ministers of the Telecommunications Council (TTE) concerning TSM Council of the European Union 175 Rue de la Loi B-1048 Bruxelles Belgique 4 March 2015 Dear Minister...
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September 1, 2017
Statement following the ruling of the Supreme Court of Kenya on a re-run of the presidential elections within 60 days
Today’s Supreme Court ruling demonstrates the independence of Kenya's judiciary and the effective electoral complaint mechanism in place in Kenya. The EU election observation mission (EOM) has consistently enc...
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April 2, 2014
Written Question on the use of European spying technology by the Ethiopian government
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November 15, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Measuring the impact of EU sanctions on Iran
Parliamentary questions15 November 2010 E-9540/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE) and Barbara Lochbihler (Verts/ALE) Subject: Mea...
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October 23, 2015
Letter to President Juncker and High Representative Mogherini concerning the EU-Turkey Joint Action Plan
On October 23, Marietje Schaake (ALDE) together with Ernest Maragall i Mira (Greens/EFA) and Kati Piri (S&D) sent a letter to European Commission President Juncker and Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign...
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January 29, 2019
Implementation of the EU code of practice to fight disinformation
Today MEP Marietje Schaake filed the following written question to the European Commission.By the end of this week the participants of the EU code of practice to fight disinformation will publish their reports on how the...
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October 12, 2015
Reshaping the EU Trade Policy - new markets and challenges
Reshaping the EU Trade Policy - new markets and challenges Wednesday 21 October 2015 from 14:30 to 18:00 European Parliament (Brussels) room PHS 5B001 The event will be live streamed. International trade is...
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June 2, 2015
Workshop on the Economics of Information Security (WEIS)
June 22 Delft University of Technology, Science Center Full program and registration on WEIS The Workshop on the Economics of Information Security (WEIS) is the leading forum for interdisciplinary scholar...
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October 16, 2015
European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship
European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship 21 October 2015, 09:30-11:00 Room PHS 07C050, European Parliament From 20-22 October 2015, the European Youth Media Days (EYMD 2015) will take p...
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February 5, 2016
Global Commission on Internet Governance
From February 18-19, Marietje Schaake will attend the (private) meeting of the Global Commission on Internet Governance in California. The Global Commission on Internet Governance was established in Janu...
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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...
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March 7, 2019
Freedom of Expression Online and Offline
Written Questions by to the Commission submitted by Marietje Schaake With free expression and open media increasingly under pressure, the EU is a key global actor to strengthen these fundamental drivers of de...
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March 19, 2015
Written Questions on the prosecution of war crimes in Syria
On March 19, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the prosecution of war crimes in Syria. The Questions were co-sig...
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February 7, 2018
The current human rights situation in Turkey and the situation in Afrin, Syria
Plenary speech of MEP Marietje Schaake on the current human rights situation in Turkey and the situation in Afrin, Syria in Strassbourg on the 6th of February 2018.
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August 24, 2018
Global Civic Debate on “Governing the Rise of Artificial Intelligence”
Citizens, academics, government and business leaders should be empowered to decide and shape the course of Artificial Intelligence development. Join us on September 26, 2018 at the European Parliament in Brussels, to di...
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June 2, 2015
Workshop on the Economics of Information Security (WEIS)
June 22 Delft University of Technology, Science Center Full program and registration on WEIS The Workshop on the Economics of Information Security (WEIS) is the leading forum for interdisciplinary scholar...
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November 30, 2015
Expert Seminar on “The Strategic Impact of TTIP” (Clingendael)
Expert Seminar on “The Strategic Impact of TTIP” The Clingendael Institute, The Hague 8 December Invitation only The Clingendael Institute, in collaboration with the Centre for European Reform (Lond...
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June 18, 2014
Media: The digital arms race – and what is being done to fight it - Guardian
With surveillance-security software on the rise, the fight against the use of espionage malware on citizens is gathering steam.Tom Brewster, The Guardian, 18.06.2014 In March, the world’s biggest surveillance-technolo...
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October 29, 2014
Written Questions on the export of Finspy technology to Bahrain
On 29 October, Marietje Schaake submitted Written Questions to the European Commission about the export of Finspy technology to Bahrain. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: Export of Finspy technology to Bahrain...
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May 4, 2015
Resolution on the situation in Nigeria
This Resolution was adopted by the European Parliament on 30 April 2015.European Parliament resolution of 30 April 2015 on the situation in Nigeria (2015/2520(RSP)) The European Parliament, – having regard to its...
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January 14, 2015
Net Neutrality and the EU
Net Neutrality and the EU 30 Jan 2015 - 17:00 to 18:00 Chatham House, London Participants Marietje Schaake, Member of the European Parliament Chair: Caroline Baylon, Research Associate, Science, Te...
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February 19, 2018
Questions to the Council on the attribution of the NotPetya attack
On 19 February 2018, Marietje Schaake submitted the following written questions to the Council on the attribution of the NotPetya attack: Last week, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, the United States, Denmark and...
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November 10, 2015
Written Question on the arrest of Sergei Mitrokhin
On November 10, Marietje Schaake together with other Members of the European Parliament, submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Written Parliamentary Questions on the ar...
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January 22, 2018
Video on Article 13 of the copyright reform proposal
Members of the European Parliament from across the political spectrum resist the plan to introduce upload filters in the EU, which would function as censorship machines.Further information on copyright: June 2017: Semina...
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March 22, 2012
Parliamentary Question: The Commission's position in the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights
Parliamentary questions22 March 2012 E-003124/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: The Commission's position in the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright...
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April 6, 2011
Media: Europeans and Americans Should Freely Urge Turkey to Respect Free Speech
A polarized debate on fundamental freedoms is waging in Turkey. This debate further intensified after the recent arrests of journalists following a court order that criminalizes the possession of a yet unpublished book....
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August 8, 2016
WQ on the cancellation of the Jean Monnet Scholarship programme in Turkey
Today Marietje Schaake asked the following written questions to the HR/VP Federica Mogherini.On the 5th of August 2016 a cancellation notice was posted for a tender procedure for proposals for the Jean Monnet Scholarship...
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November 10, 2016
Algorithmic accountability and transparency in the digital single market
MEP Marietje Schaake organised this event in the European Parliament on the 7th of November 2016 in order to discuss which options the European Union has to improve the accountability and/or the t...
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July 9, 2015
Resolution on the negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
The following text was adopted by the European Parliament on July 8 (or find it here).Please also refer to the response on the adoption by Marietje Schaake. P8_TA-PROV(2015)0252 Negotiations for the Transatlanti...
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July 4, 2012
Video blog - Marietje on the 10th anniversary of the International Criminal Court
As chair of the Parliamentarians for Global Action in the European Parliament Marietje highlights some of the ICC's recent successes, speaks about what the European Parliament is doing to support the ICC and finally she...
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June 18, 2012
ALDE statement on hearing on freedom of Bulgarian media
ALDE Press release, 18.06.2012 The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) Group in the European Parliament is a long-standing promoter of human rights and civil liberties inside the European Union and be...
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August 18, 2017
Nasa gives in to pressure over election petition case
Divisions and pressure from the international community pushed the National Super Alliance to seek redress from the Supreme Court after the presidential election loss, it has emerged. Sources said coalition leader Raila...
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May 27, 2015
Europe in the ‘Age of Asia’ - Visions, Divisions, and Strategies for Global Political Cooperation (ECIPE)
ECIPE conference: Europe in the ‘Age of Asia’ Visions, Divisions, and Strategies for Global Political Cooperation June 4, 09:30-12:30 Residence Palace, International Press Centre Register here How can...
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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...
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March 12, 2012
Resolution on the situation in Nigeria
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the statements by Vice-President/High Representative Ashton of 26 December 2011 on the Christmas Day bombings and of 22 January 2012 on the b...
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April 6, 2011
Europeans and Americans Should Freely Urge Turkey to Respect Free Speech
A polarized debate on fundamental freedoms is waging in Turkey. This debate further intensified after the recent arrests of journalists following a court order that criminalizes the possession of a yet unpublished book.D...
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July 2, 2012
EIF Governors on the highest priorities to reach the targets of the Digital Agenda
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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...
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June 7, 2011
Resolution on Sudan and South Sudan: the situation after the 2011 referendum
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Sudan, – having regard to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signed on 9 January 2005, – having regard to United Nations Securit...
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December 12, 2010
Resolution on Uganda: the so-called ‘Bahati bill’ and discrimination against the LGTB population
The European Parliament, – having regard to the international human rights obligations and instruments, including those contained in the UN conventions on human rights and in the European Convention for the Protecti...
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October 21, 2009
On the upcoming EU-US Summit and the Transatlantic Economic Council Meeting - motion
pursuant to Rule 110(4) of the Rules of Procedure replacing the motions by the following groups: PPE (B7‑0095/2009) ALDE (B7‑0096/2009) S&D (B7‑0098/2009) ECR (B7‑0109/2009) on the upcoming EU-US Su...
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August 1, 2016
The promise of blockchain
Not a day goes by without an event focused on blockchain. Last month alone there was a Dutch Blockchain Conference, Microsoft organised an event, and the European Commission organised an event on ‘Blockchain for the soci...
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January 29, 2016
Letter to Vice-President Timmermans and High Representative Mogherini on cases of Turkish journalists Can Dündar and Erdem Gül
On January 29, Marietje Schaake together with 54 Members sent a letter to First Vice-President Timmermans and High Representative Mogherini on the cases of Turkish journalists Can Dündar and Erdem Gül. Please find a...
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September 1, 2015
The Red Web: How Russia uses the internet for surveillance and propaganda
The Red Web: How Russia uses the internet for surveillance and propaganda Tuesday 22 September, 12.00-14.00 European Parliament, Room PHS 7C50, Brussels MEPs Marietje Schaake and Kaja Kallas cordially in...
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July 22, 2015
Transatlantic Week: roundtable sessions on TTIP and Internet Governance
Roundtable Sessions in the Transatlantic Week July 21-23 Captiol Hill, Washington D.C. Organised by Transatlantic Policy Network Transatlantic Week Transatlantic Week includes discussion fora focusing...
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July 22, 2015
Transatlantic Week: roundtable sessions on TTIP and Internet Governance
Roundtable Sessions in the Transatlantic Week July 21-23 Captiol Hill, Washington D.C. Organised by Transatlantic Policy Network Transatlantic Week Transatlantic Week includes discussion fora focusing...
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May 4, 2015
Resolution on the Persecution of the Christians around the world, in relation to the killing of students in Kenya by terror group Al-Shabaab
This Resolution was adopted by the European Parliament on 30 April 2015.European Parliament resolution of 30 April 2015 on the persecution of Christians around the world, in relation to the killing of students in Kenya b...
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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...
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April 25, 2017
EU lawmakers vote to make YouTube fight online hate speech
BRUSSELS - Video-sharing platforms such as Google's YouTube and Vimeo will have to take measures to protect citizens from content containing hate speech and incitement to violence under measures v...
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May 23, 2016
Nine takeaways on trade and technology
On my initiative the European Parliament's International Trade Committee is organising a hearing tomorrow on the international digital trade in goods and services. Cross-border trade, (digital) rights and the use and reg...
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March 27, 2018
Marietje Schaake on the expulsion of Russian diplomats
On 27 March 2018, Marietje Schaake spoke on BBC World Service radio about the expulsion of Russian diplomats in response to the nerve agent attack in Britain. Please find the link here (27.15).
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March 25, 2015
Parliamentary Questions on the Turkish internet bill
Marietje Schaake submitted parliamentary questions to the European Commission on a new Internet Bill that the Turkish Parliament adopted on the 19th of March. This bill, which is part of an omnibus bill that can only pas...
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September 24, 2012
Save the date - "Free speech in a hyper connected world" - 9 October 2012, Brussels
Save the date: 9 October 2012 Panel discussion: "Free speech in a hyper connected world" European Parliament,Brussels Room ASP A1E-2 09.30 - 11.30 hours * * Rapid technological developments make people across the...
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July 16, 2014
MEP: EU must help stop further escalation in Iraq
Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) believes the focus should lie on a political solution to the current crisis in Iraq. Today, the European Parliament will debate about the conflict in the cou...
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September 6, 2012
Recap: Marietje's speech at the National Democratic Convention in Charlotte
National Democratic Institute, 06.09.2012 “How can we foster democracy in a hyper-connected world?” asked Dutch Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake. During a TED-style talk she focused on the implicatio...
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January 14, 2015
Net Neutrality and the EU
Net Neutrality and the EU 30 Jan 2015 - 17:00 to 18:00 Chatham House, London Participants Marietje Schaake, Member of the European Parliament Chair: Caroline Baylon, Research Associate, Science, Te...
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October 12, 2015
Reshaping the EU Trade Policy - new markets and challenges
Reshaping the EU Trade Policy - new markets and challenges Wednesday 21 October 2015 from 14:30 to 18:00 European Parliament (Brussels) room PHS 5B001 The event will be live streamed. International trade is...
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February 3, 2015
Media (dpa): MEP: Oettinger acting as 'voice of vested interests' on net issues
This article appaeared on dpa-news.de. By Joop Hazenberg, dpa Photo: Bram Belloni (c) 2013 A Dutch MEP has launched an intergroup in Parliament to pressure the European Commission and member states to create a "fut...
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April 13, 2010
Parliamentary Question: New developments on the CIA extraordinary renditions programme and secret prisons on EU soil
Parliamentary questions13 April 2010 O-0043/10 ORAL QUESTION WITH DEBATE pursuant to Rule 115 of the Rules of Procedure by Sophia in 't Veld, Leonidas Donskis, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Marietje Schaake, Alexander A...
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May 27, 2015
Written Questions on the Moroccan lawsuit against human rights defenders
On May 27, Marietje Schaake sent the following Written Questions to Vice-President / High Representative Mogherini.According to Moroccan state news agency MAP, the Moroccan Interior Ministry has filed a lawsuit on the 8t...
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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...
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November 3, 2015
Blog (DutchCowboys) - All of the people! All of the internet!
Dit blog van Marietje Schaake verscheen vandaag op DutchCowboys.nl. Kan technologie de wereld veranderen? Kan ICT bijvoorbeeld oplossingen bieden voor de vluchtelingencrisis? Als je veel start-ups en erkende bedr...
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January 30, 2012
Resolution on Iran and its nuclear programme
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, – having regard to the statement of 22 January 2011 by the EU High Representative on behalf of the E3+...
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January 30, 2015
Letter to High Representative Mogherini on the cases of Ahmed Maher, Mohamed Adel and Ahmed Douma in Egypt
On 30 January, Marietje Schaake together with other Members of the European Parliament, wrote a letter to High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini to call for action on the cases of Ahmed Maher, Mohamed Adel...
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September 13, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Syria
Link to original adopted resolution. The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, in particular that of 7 July 2011 on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in the context of...
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March 16, 2011
Press release: Verhofstadt on Libya: "The weak position of the EU makes me sick"
The fall-out from the Japanese tsunami has inevitably dominated media reports and blurred international attention to the rout of the Libyan opposition, left to fend off Gaddafi and his mercenaries by themselves. ALDE Pr...
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December 6, 2016
Pressure to combat hate speech rises across Europe
By Hortense Goulard and Joanna PlucinskaThe European Commission on Tuesday will try to shame social media companies into taking more aggressive efforts to combat hate speech.Twitter, Facebook and YouTube were among the m...
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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...
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March 8, 2018
Closing the loopholes in software and law
Think of software like a web of code, woven as a system that is supposed to be intact, but in which small holes can exist unknowingly. These small holes can in turn be used to enter the software on someone's mobile phone...
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April 12, 2011
Parliamentary Question: The EU's inappropriate reaction to the use of violence in Bahrain
Parliamentary questions12 April 2011 E-003637/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE) Subject: The EU's inappropriate reaction to...
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March 7, 2016
MEP: European Parliament must address rule of law and rights violations in Turkey
D66/ALDE Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake calls for a debate with the European Commission about the appalling human rights violations in Turkey. Last Friday Turkey's largest newspaper was taken over by the...
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December 8, 2015
Written Question on exports of sensitive military materials to Iran, Myanmar, Sudan and Syria
On December 8, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning exports of sensitive military materials to Iran, Myanmar, Sudan and Syria. Author: Mar...
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October 5, 2015
Oral Question on export controls and Hacking Team
On October 5th, the European Parliament debated Marietje Schaake's oral question on export controls in respect of dual-use items after the Hacking Team revelations. Export controls in respect of dual-use items af...
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March 12, 2013
Video: Marietje Schaake on cultural exchanges and intercultural dialogue
Speech for the Medarat Platform of Exchange Beirut. Cultural exchanges can be used to focus on what unites us, not what divides us. Cultural and creative expression enrich people's lives. We would love to see cultural ex...
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September 1, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Inquiry into role of European companies in human rights violations (part II) and the export of dual-use technologies
Parliamentary questions1 September 2011 E-007865/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Barbara Lochbihler (Verts/ALE) , Baroness Sarah Ludford (ALDE) , Johannes C...
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January 17, 2013
Call for input on report "Press- and Media Freedom in the World"
Before the summer of 2013 the European Parliament will vote on a resolution regarding press- and media freedom in the world. It is essential for the EU to take its responsibility in defending and promoting press- and med...
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December 20, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Impact of the US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on the EU legal order
Question for written answerto the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE), Baroness Sarah Ludford (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) to the Commission. Subject: Impact of the US National Defense Authoriz...
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October 26, 2015
Media (France24, Talking Europe) - The EU and Turkey: Who needs whom more?
On Saturday, October 24, Marietje Schaake participated in a panel on France24 regarding the relationship between Turkey and the European Union.Today, Turkey is seen as the solution to the European Union's refugee crisis....
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January 19, 2011
Resolution on Pakistan, in particular the murder of Governor Salmaan Taseer
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on human rights and democracy in Pakistan, in particular those of 20 May 2010 and 12 July, 25 October and 15 November 2007, – having regard t...
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May 30, 2016
Written question to the High Representative on the use of spyware by UAE authorities
Today Marietje Schaake asked the following question to High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini: A new report by Citizen Lab, an interdisciplinary laboratory...
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May 22, 2016
Need to improve cybersecurity of MEPs and staff
Monday, 22 May 2016 Dear President Tajani,Dear Secretary General Klaus Welle, The recent ‘Wannacry’ ransomware attack has again highlighted the need for using the most up-to-date software to secure our communications...
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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...
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February 10, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Conformity of the draft Italian decree implementing Directive 2007/65/EC with the Directive and with fundamental rights
Parliamentary questions10 February 2010 O-0014/10 ORAL QUESTION WITH DEBATE pursuant to Rule 115 of the Rules of Procedure by Sonia Alfano, Alexander Alvaro, Ivo Vajgl, Marietje Schaake, Sophia in 't Veld and Niccolò...
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May 27, 2015
Europe in the ‘Age of Asia’ - Visions, Divisions, and Strategies for Global Political Cooperation (ECIPE)
ECIPE conference: Europe in the ‘Age of Asia’ Visions, Divisions, and Strategies for Global Political Cooperation June 4, 09:30-12:30 Residence Palace, International Press Centre Register here How can...
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February 15, 2018
Letter to HR/VP Mogherini on the situation of the LGBTI community in Azerbaijan. Follow up on written questions
Please see below the letter sent by Ms Schaake and Ms in ´t Veld on 15 February 2018 and the answer of VP/HR Mogherini.
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May 16, 2019
Opinion: Governments must halt the spread of commercial spyware
By Marietje Schaake This week’s revelation that hackers exploited software vulnerabilities in the WhatsApp messaging platform to inject spyware developed by the Israeli technology company NSO Group has shocked many. But...
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November 16, 2015
Written Questions on the violation by the United Arab Emirates of the UN arms embargo concerning Libya
On November 16, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the violation by the United Arab Emirates of a UN arms embargo...
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April 6, 2017
Tech and foreign policy: bridging the gap
Welcome by MEP Marietje SchaakeSession 1 (focus on digital development)Nighat Dad (Digital Rights Foundation Pakistan, Time Next Generation Leader)Linda Corugedo Steneberg (DG Connect, European Co...
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February 8, 2016
Written Question on the Juncker letter to Renzi about the EU-Turkey deal
On February 8, Marietje Schaake sent priority Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the letter about the EU-Turkey deal, sent by European Commission President Juncker to Italian Prime Mini...
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April 15, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Imposed self-regulation on intermediaries in the information society
Parliamentary questions15 April 2011 E-003774/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Imposed self-regulation on intermediaries in the information societ...
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June 10, 2013
Video: The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
In this video Marietje Schaake explains in a nutshell the importance of breaking down trade barriers between the EU and the US in order to create growth and jobs and improve our global competitiveness. She underlines the...
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September 16, 2014
MEP Marietje Schaake responds on trade agreement EU and Canada
Today, the European Parliament debates about the trade agreement between the EU and Canada, that is currently under negotiation. The two teams of negotiators have reached a comprehensive political agreement on the conten...
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February 19, 2019
The expulsion of a Dutch journalist from Morocco
This weekend (16-17 February), Dutch journalist Gerbert van der Aa was expelled from Morocco. Mr van der Aa arrived in Morocco last week to do research for a story about illegal migration from Morocco to Europe and was a...
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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...
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May 30, 2018
Protection against dumped and subsidised imports from countries not members of the EU
Read the press release here.
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June 14, 2018
Putin’s Russia: 158 political prisoners deprived of their human rights as the World Cup kicks off in Moscow
MEPs today adopted in plenary a resolution on Russia, notably the case of Ukrainian political prisoner Oleg Sentsov, arrested in Crimea shortly after Russia took control of the Black Sea peninsula in 2014, asking for his...
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June 15, 2013
Statement on adoption of EU negotiating mandate for transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP)
Dutch MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), EU-US trade relations spokesperson forthe European Liberals, reacts to the adoption of an EU negotiating mandate for a Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment treaty (TTIP): "This is a...
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September 1, 2015
Written Questions on press freedom in Turkey
On September 1st, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning press freedom in Turkey. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: Press freedo...
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September 13, 2010
Resolution on the situation in Syria
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, in particular that of 7 July 2011 on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in the context of the situation in the Arab world and Nor...
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April 17, 2017
Friends of Turkey statement on outcome of constitutional referendum
Taking note of the results of the constitutional referendum held in Turkey on April 16, Marietje Schaake, together with the Friends of Turkey group in the European Parliament issued the following statement:"Turkey emerge...
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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...
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September 14, 2011
Resolution on Belarus: the arrest of human rights defender Ales Bialatski
Link to original adopted resolution. The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Belarus, in particular those of 12 May 2011, 10 March 2011, 20 January 2011 and 17 December 2009, –...
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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....
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October 4, 2010
Resolution on the World Day against the Death Penalty
The European Parliament, – having regard to Protocol No 6 to the Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty, of 28 April 1983, – having...
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January 21, 2015
Video: Hearing on human rights and technologies
Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries Wednesday 21 January 2015, 9.00-11.30 Please find below the video registration of the...
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June 14, 2013
Event: Improving the Socioeconomic Status of Performing Artists in Europe
On June 19th the seminar "Improving the Socioeconomic Status of Performing Artists in Europe" will bring together a large group of artists, policymakers, interest groups and academics to discuss the opportunities and cha...
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December 12, 2017
Presentation of Digital Trade report in the European Parliament
Presentation of the Digital Trade Report in the Plenary of the European Parliament on the 11th of December 2017.
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September 1, 2015
The Red Web: How Russia uses the internet for surveillance and propaganda
The Red Web: How Russia uses the internet for surveillance and propaganda Tuesday 22 September, 12.00-14.00 European Parliament, Room PHS 7C50, Brussels MEPs Marietje Schaake and Kaja Kallas cordial...
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September 30, 2011
Letter to HR/VP C. Ashton about the imprisonment of Bahraini doctors and medical staff
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May 30, 2018
US tariffs in the steel and aluminium sector and the EU's response
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May 22, 2012
Written Declaration on Open and Collaborative Government
Click on this button if you wish to sign WD 19/2012 (MEP's only) The internet has created an increasing expectation of transparency in society. The European Parliament should aim to lead by example, providing institut...
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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...
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December 1, 2015
Schaake responds to ruling ECHR Turkey
In an important ruling today, the European Court of Human Rights ruled unanimously that Turkey violated the right to freedom of expression of three Turkish academics by blocking access to YouTube for two years between Ma...
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May 3, 2013
Event: High-Level Roundtable on Data, Productivity and Trade
On May 16th, Marietje Schaake will speak in a panel entitled "Free Trade in Data: A Transatlantic Imperative" during a high level roundtable organized by the Lisbon Council. Other speakers include Zoran Stančič, deputy d...
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January 16, 2019
The fate of Theresa May after the Brexit deal
Ahead of the UK parliament's vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal, Tesa Arcilla and the Raw Politics team break down what the vote means both for Brexit, Theresa May and the future of Europe. Tesa is joined in the st...
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November 22, 2012
Event: ENCATC Academy speech
On December 6th Marietje Schaake will give a keynote speech on culture in the EU's external actions and public diplomacy at a meeting organized by the European Network of Cultural Administration Training Centers. More...
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September 14, 2011
Press release: Syrians deserve better than posturing and rhetorical statements from the EU
The EU must move beyond "posturing and rhetorical statements" this was the clear message from ALDE MEPs today during a debate in the European Parliament on the situation in Syria. They warned that if the EU fails to ac...
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March 12, 2013
Video: Marietje Schaake on open data and open government
Marietje Schaake's speech for Wikitalia. Wikitalia is an organisation that provides open tools to local and regional governments to stimulate government transparency and participation. It thereby achieves the objective o...
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March 9, 2011
Resolution on the situation and cultural heritage in Kashgar (Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China)
The European Parliament, – having regard to previous resolutions on China, notably those concerning human rights and minority rights, and in particular those of 26 November 2009 and 24 November 2010, – having r...
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February 20, 2019
The decision not to include Russia in the list of high risk countries to counter money laundering and terrorism financing
On February 13th, the European Commission adopted a list of countries with ‘strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks’ (1). The creation of a Europea...
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October 11, 2017
Blog on the Iran Deal
Judy Asks: Should the Iran Deal Be Scrapped? Response by Marietje Schaake, Member of the European Parliament No. The rare diplomatic unity in the international community that resulted in the JCPOA should s...
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January 29, 2014
Event: Fingers on the buttons: Click for Change
An audio registration of this event can be found here.When youngsters in the Arab world took to the streets and ousted their dictators, it appeared that the end of oppression was a fact. The social media played an import...
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July 6, 2015
Blog: Hacking Team company at receiving end of hacks
Hacking Team, a major Italian manufacturer of malware for governmental use, appears to have been hacked. It is unknown how or by whom, but in theory it is possible it was hacked with help of its own products. Ir...
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October 24, 2018
The killing of Jamal Khashoggi
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March 27, 2018
Final report on the EU external financing instruments
In my capacity as chair of the AFET working group on the EU's external financing instruments, I am responsible for a report which makes recommendations on the future of these instruments (including funds for pre-accessio...
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June 27, 2014
Speech at PDF 2014: The political fight for the open internet
On 5 June, Marietje Schaake spoke at the Personal Democracy Forum about the fight to save the open internet. Human rights and fundamental freedoms need to be at the top of the agenda. They must not be eroded in the name...
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October 11, 2012
Media: A year on and the situation in Libya is still fraught ... and it's the most vulnerable who are suffering most - Independent
NEARLY a year after the conflict in Libya, the central authorities are struggling to exert their control over the various factions that contributed to overthrowing the dictator. As in all situations of political and soci...
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May 26, 2016
Letter on the lack of progress in transferring funds to help Syrian refugees
Honourable Vice-President/High-Representative, We are writing to express our utmost concern about the lack of progress in transferring funds intended to help Syrian refugees in countries in the region, primarily in Tu...
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November 16, 2017
The dissolution of Cambodia's main opposition party
Following the decision by the Supreme Court to dissolve the Cambodian National Rescue Party, the main opposition party, Marietje Schaake asked High Representative Federica Mogherini whether she is considering suspending...
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September 19, 2016
ARD on export of spyware
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July 22, 2016
Call for a limitation of abusive fees charged for cross-border intra-EU phone calls and SMSs in the upcoming review of the telecoms framework
As of 15 June 2017, retail roaming fees charged to consumers when they use their mobile phones within the European Union but outside their home country will finally be eliminated. As mobile phones revolutionise our...
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May 10, 2016
Written questions on the use of shell companies to evade EU sanctions against Syria
On the 10th of May 2016 MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) submitted the following written questions to the Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, News reports based on the so-calle...
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June 6, 2011
Speech: "EU Decisions in a Globally Connected World"
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October 22, 2012
Parliamentary question: Morocco - human rights violations and ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture
Please find the answers of the Commission here.
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October 12, 2011
Debate on situation in Yemen, Bahrain, Syria and Egypt
Mr President, while the euro crisis occupies political agendas and headlines, we are facing another crisis, which is that of the EU as a global player. High Representative, I believe that this week’s statements on Ba...
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April 29, 2015
Conference on Internet Governance & Cyber-security
Conference on Internet Governance & Cyber-security 'Human Rights, Freedom of Expression and the Internet' May 14-15 Columbia University We have reached an important juncture for many Internet policy issues...
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September 10, 2015
Written Questions on an Inter-institutional task-force on Iran
On September 10, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on an Inter-institutional task-force on Iran. Author: Ma...
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November 16, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Iran: censorship of BBC Farsi and building of ‘halal-Internet’
Parliamentary questions16 November 2011 E-010440/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR — Iran: censorship of BBC Farsi and building of ‘halal-Int...
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February 21, 2019
The execution of nine men in Egypt
On February 20th, nine men were executed in Egypt. They are accused of the murder of public prosecutor Hisham Barakat in 2015. Their execution took place amidst allegations, both by themselves and by Amnesty...
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June 28, 2018
ALDE hearing: The injustice of marital captivity
On Monday 25 June, Marietje Schaake together with Hilde Vautmans and Sophie in ´t Veld organised an ALDE hearing on marital captivity. Please find Marietje Schaake´s video statement for the hearing below, in which Mariet...
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August 7, 2018
The human rights and environmental impact of gold mining in Suriname
Gold is an important export product of Suriname, yet over 90% of gold mining jobs are located in the informal sector. This has led to the illegal cutting down of rainforest, the dangerous use of chemicals such as mercury...
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October 15, 2014
Written Questions on zero-day vulnerability and Russian cyber-espionage
Today Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to the High Representative Catherine Ashton concerning a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability was connected to a cyber-espionage campaign that...
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March 18, 2017
Dutch election results comment on France 24
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April 19, 2018
Launch of the Global Tech Cybersecurity Accord
This week, 34 global technology companies announced the launch of the Global Cybersecurity Tech Accord, which is a set of principles that these companies promise to abide by. They want to “protect and empower civilians o...
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March 31, 2015
MEP responds to acquittal 236 suspects in Balyoz/Sledgehammer case
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE) responds to the acquittal of 236 suspects in the infamous Balyoz/Sledgehammer case in Turkey. "Although a mass acquittal is troubling the same way a mass con...
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June 28, 2017
How Bush, Obama and Trump ended Pax Americana
What if three very different U.S. presidents were to succeed each other in office, each focused like a laser on undoing what he saw as the gravely damaging policies of his predecessor? And what if, in so doing, the...
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April 6, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Ivory Coast
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Côte d’Ivoire, in particular that of 16 December 2010, – having regard to the Bamako Declaration of 3 November 2000 on Democracy, Human Ri...
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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...
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November 25, 2016
BBC: Trade Wars: the End of Globalisation?
Donald Trump has promised to tear up the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal – or TPP – on his first day in office. The massive trade deal agreed in 2015 would have lowered tariffs and deepened economic ties be...
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March 14, 2018
Court of Auditors report on pre-accession support to Turkey
Please find below questions I submitted in response to a critical Court of Auditors report on pre-accession support to Turkey. A Court of Auditor’s(CoA) report released today on EU pre-accession assistance to Turk...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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June 7, 2011
Resolution on the EU-Russia summit
The European Parliament, – having regard to the existing Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Russian Federation, of the othe...
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October 8, 2010
Media: Four Members of the European Parliament Decided to Roll up Their Sleeves and Help the Flood Victims of Gilgit-Baltistan
8.10.12, Reuters Four Members of the European Parliament Jurgen Creutzmann, Michael Theurer, Marietje Schaake and Thomas Mann decided to directly help the flood victims of the Pakistan-administered region of Gilgit Ba...
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April 16, 2019
Integrity of the European elections
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February 17, 2017
Closure of the Al-Nadeem Centre for Torture Victims
Marietje Schaake submitted the following question to High Representative Federica Mogherini following the closure of the Al-Nadeem Centre by Egyptian authorities in Cairo last week. On February 9th 2017, the office of th...
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March 18, 2014
MEP: net neutrality and the open internet traded off in telecoms package
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) is concerned about the outcome of today’s vote on the Single Telecoms Market. Schaake: “The proposal voted on today lacks the necessary guarantees for net neu...
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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...
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June 12, 2013
European Parliament key debate on situation in Turkey
On the initiative of the Liberal Group in the European Parliament MEPs will debate the current situation in Turkey. Political groups have drafted a Joint Motion for Resolution that will be the basis of the debate, dur...
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August 21, 2012
Parliamentary question: Postponement of consideration of visa applications submitted by Iranian knowledge workers due to new EU sanctions - unanswered
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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...
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June 22, 2018
The situation in Yemen
Today, together with 24 MEP's from different groups, I sent the following letter to High Representative Mogherini urging her to do more to end the ongoing violence in Yemen. *** Brussels, June 22nd 2018 ...
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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...
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January 14, 2016
Council of Europe confirms strict interpretation net neutrality
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) welcomes the new net neutrality guidelines from the Council of Europe. Schaake: “The recommendations of the Council of Europe clearly state that net neutralit...
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July 3, 2018
Elections Still Face Risk of Foreign Interference on Both Sides of the Atlantic, High-level Commission Warns
A transatlantic, bi-partisan group of political, tech, business and media leaders are warning that neither side of the Atlantic is adequately prepared for the next wave of election meddling coming their way in 20+ major...
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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...
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September 22, 2015
Statement on Digital Protectionism
On 22 September, a statement signed by more than 50 Members of the European Parliament was sent to Members of U.S. Congress. It was also published by Politico US. In the letter, the MEPs respond to strong statements c...
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November 16, 2012
Video summary: Free Speech in a Hyper Connected World
As the Parliament’s Rapporteur for a report on ‘A Digital Freedom Strategy in EU foreign policy‘, and on ‘Press and Media Freedom in the World' Marietje Schaake hosted a panel to discuss changing concepts of lawmaking, m...
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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...
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May 24, 2017
MEP: Strong Europe is the only answer to Trump
MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) says it is more important than ever that the European Union acts collectively and decisively, especially now the United States are led by the unpredictable Donald Trump. Only a strong Euro...
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March 18, 2017
BBC Newsnight interview on Dutch election night
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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...
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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...
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December 20, 2018
The export of Chinese forced labour products
On December 19th the Associated Press published its research illustrating how products made in forced labour camps in the Xinjiang province end up on the American market (1). Given the EU's responsibility to uphol...
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April 12, 2016
Conference: Copyright, related rights and the news in the EU: Assessing potential new laws
On the 23 of April, Marietje Schaake will take part in a one day CIPIL conference hosted at IViR. The conference is part of a two-year, AHRC funded project at CIPIL, Cambridge University, and JOMEC Cardiff University ent...
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July 6, 2010
Resolution on the situation in Kyrgyzstan
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, in particular those of 12 May 2005 and 6 May 2010, – having regard to its resolution of 20 February 2008 on a...
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October 25, 2011
Resolution on the current developments in Ukraine
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Ukraine, – having regard to the 2010 Country Progress Report on Ukraine and to the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) Review of 25 May 20...
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November 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...
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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...
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October 20, 2015
Interview (The Parliament Magazine) - A Europe worth fighting for
Today, Marietje Schaake's interview with the The Parliament Magazine was published. She addresses the conflict in Syria, solutions to the refugee crisis, safe harbour and why she is in favour of TTIP.Please find the enti...
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November 19, 2015
Countering Extremism and Improving Governance in the MENA region
The ALDE Conference on 'Countering Extremism and Improving Governance in the MENA region' took place on November 18. Marietje Schaake moderated the discussion focused on potential solutions to end the violence in Syria.&...
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November 11, 2014
Event: Privacy, security and surveillance: tackling international dilemmas and dangers in the digital realm
On the 17th of November, Marietje Schaake will speak in a panel on the export of surveillance technology. The panel aims to provide an understanding of the context and the challenges related to the broader theme of the...
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March 15, 2017
Rule of law must be central in EU-Egypt partnership
The rule of law and human rights must be central to the EU - Egypt partnership The Liberal and Democrat Group in the European Parliament has urged HRVP Federica Mogherini to move the protection of the rule of law and hum...
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January 23, 2013
Event: World Summit on the Information Society+10
February 25 Marietje Schaake will speak at the UNESCO Conference WSIS+10 in Paris. She will speak in a plenary session which will address Freedom, Rights and Ethics, focussing on online civil rights and digital freedom....
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June 11, 2012
Written Declaration on Open and Collaborative Government Flyer
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November 14, 2011
Resolution on modernisation of VAT legislation in order to boost the digital single market
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to articles 113 and 167 TFEU, – having regard to directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax, – having regard to dir...
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April 14, 2011
Imposed self-regulation on intermediaries in the information society
Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE), 14.04.11 The encouragement of self-regulation or engaging in public-private partnerships with regards to the blocking or deletion of i...
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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...
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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...
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May 22, 2012
Resolution on the fight against homophobia in Europe
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Chil...
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June 30, 2015
Media (BBC World Service) - Provisional agreement on roaming and netneutrality
Today, Marietje Schaake commented on BBC World Service on the provisional agreement regarding the Telecoms Single Market. Please refer to Schaake's written response to the preliminary deal on roaming and netneut...
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April 29, 2015
Conference on Internet Governance & Cyber-security
Conference on Internet Governance & Cyber-security 'Human Rights, Freedom of Expression and the Internet' May 14-15 Columbia University We have reached an important juncture for many Internet policy issues...
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June 19, 2012
Interview for the Paradox of Liberty event
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June 13, 2014
Letter to Catherine Ashton on the appointment of Sam Kutesa as President UNGA
Brussels, 13 June 2014 Honourable Lady Ashton, Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sam Kutesa, is now the president of the United Nations General Assembly. He was appointed earlier this week to this position, witho...
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January 20, 2013
Event: Presentation of the EU High Level Group Report on Literacy
On January 22nd, Marietje Schaake hosted the presentation of the EU High Level Group Report on Literacy. Commissioner Vassiliou (Education, Culture, Multilingualism, Youth and Sport) presented the motives for the report...
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November 24, 2010
Resolution on Tibet – plans to make Chinese the main language of instruction
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on China and Tibet, in particular its resolution of 10 April 2008 on Tibet, – having regard to Rule 122(5) of its Rules of Procedure, A. w...
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June 21, 2017
Reply by Vice-President Ansip on notice and action directive
On May 9, Marietje Schaake together with 23 colleagues sent Vice-President Andrus Ansip a letter on the notice and action directive. Please find below the reply of Vice-President Andrus Ansip.
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December 22, 2015
Written Questions on CIA renditions, special tribunals and Guantánamo Bay
On December 22, Marietje Schaake together with other MEPs (cross-party) submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on CIA renditions, special...
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November 9, 2012
Joint Statement of the EU Delegation* to the 7th International Governance Forum (IGF) in Baku
Joint Statement of the EU Delegation* to the 7th International Governance Forum (IGF) in Baku Internet and new technologies play an exponentially important role in the lives of citizens globally. In this respect, the EU...
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November 16, 2012
Video summary: Free Speech in a Hyper Connected World
As the Parliament’s Rapporteur for a report on ‘A Digital Freedom Strategy in EU foreign policy‘, and on ‘Press and Media Freedom in the World' Marietje Schaake hosted a panel to discuss changing concepts of lawmaking, m...
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October 17, 2016
Montenegro shutdown of internet messaging services
Today MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ADLE) posed the following question to Vice-President of the European Commission Federica MogheriniCommissioner Hahn responded 4 months laterAnswer given by Mr Hahn on behalf of the Commiss...
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April 6, 2017
Letter to President Tajani on planned visit of Syria's representative to the European Parliament
Official letter sent to President Tajani on the 6th of April 2017.Dear President Tajani, Next Monday our colleagues of the Syria Peace Process Support Group (which is not an official EP body) are planning to host the hig...
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March 1, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Bringing Iran before the International Court of Justice
Parliamentary questions1 March 2011 E-001675/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Bringing Iran before the International Court of Justice This que...
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December 2, 2013
Event: Seminar on Iran: 'Momentum for openness? What opportunities for the future of EU-Iran relations?'
On 4 december I will host a seminar on Iran in the European Parliament. This seminar will bring together different stakeholders, experts, opposition activists and academics to focus on the question whether the new politi...
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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...
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March 24, 2015
Amendments to report on 'Human rights and technology'
In February, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) called for input for her draft report on 'Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countries'. Through sharing the dr...
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February 19, 2016
Letter on the detention of Syrian journalist Rami Jarrah in Turkey
On February 19, Marietje Schaake together with 11 other Members of the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Selim Yenel, Head of the Permanent Delegation of Turkey to the EU, and Fed...
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June 15, 2010
Resolution on the situation in the Korean Peninsula
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on matters relating to the Korean Peninsula, – having regard to Council Decision 2009/1002/CFSP of 22 December 2009, – having regard to...
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January 18, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Belarus
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Belarus, in particular that of 17 December 2009 on Belarus, – having regard to Council decision 2010/639/CFSP of 25 Octob...
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February 15, 2012
Resolution on the situation in Syria
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, – having regard to the Foreign Affairs Council’s conclusions on Syria of 10 October, 14 November and 1 December 2011 and 23 Januar...
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March 10, 2015
Media (Estonian Public Broadcasting) on netneutrality and roaming
On 6 and 9 March, the Estionian Public Broadcaster Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR) devoted two news segments on the Telecoms Single Market package. On March 4th, it became clear that the Council lacks ambition as...
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June 8, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Madagascar
The European Parliament, – having regard to Articles 8 and 9 of the Cotonou Agreement, concerning political dialogue and respect for human rights respectively, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Mad...
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October 27, 2015
Response MEP Marietje Schaake to vote on anti-torture and death penalty export controls
A majority of the European Parliament today voted in favour of the report by Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) to strengthen the export controls on goods that could be used to carry out the death penalty or torture, such as el...
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December 15, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Syria
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament , – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, in particular those of 27 October 2011(1) on the situation in Egypt and Syria, in particular of Christian...
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May 23, 2011
Event: Nerds in the Parliament 1
Event date: 23 May 2011 Location: BRUSSELS EP A5G1 Speakers: Caroline De Cock, n-squared Peter van Roste, CENTR Summary of event video
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February 20, 2013
Written questions: Self-regulation of online and digital services
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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...
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June 17, 2010
Media: EU approves ban on tools of torture
The EU passed a resolution today banning the trade on equipment designed for torture, hailing the move as a step forward in the fight to protect human rights. But as the world’s biggest arms fair continues in Paris, will...
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May 31, 2016
'Privatizing the rule of law online?' Brussels
On June 16, Marietje Schaake will be hosting the following event, for the detailed program please go to this link. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ROOM FOR THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED TO ROOM ASP 1G-2.
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October 11, 2012
Written questions: EU's assessment of security risks of Huawei Technologies and ZTE Inc.
Please find the answer of the Commission here.
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June 24, 2015
76th EU-US Inter-parliamentary and TLD meeting
On June 26-28, Marietje Schaake will attend the 76th EU-US Inter-parliamentary and TLD meeting in Riga, Latvia. Schaake is a Vice-President of the delegation for relations with the United States in the European Parlia...
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April 25, 2012
Event: EIF Breakfast Debate - Foreign Policy and Human Rights Aspects of ICT - 25 April 2012
Date:25 April 2010 Locations: Private Salon, European Parliament in Brussels Speakers: Andrea Glorioso, European Commission DG INFSO Margaret Wachenfeld, Institute for Human Rights and Business Daniel Calingae...
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December 8, 2017
Ronhingya should be on agenda of Foreign Affairs Council
On 7 December, Marietje Schaake together with S&D MEP Neena Gill and other colleagues, sent the below letter to High Representative Mogherini. Together they urged to include the situation of the Rohingya on the Foreign A...
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June 18, 2013
Egypt: Response to European Court of Auditors report on EU support to Egypt
Today the European Court of Auditors issued the following report and press release on its findings on EU financial support to Egypt. The Court concludes that the appropriate and effective spending of 1 billions EUR be...
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March 24, 2014
Media: Notes from Brussels: Israel, U.S. and the growing European involvement in the conflict - 972 Magazine
Attendants at a conference on the peace process in Brussels couldn’t believe their ears after what the representative of Israel’s settler party had to say.Noam Sheizaf, 972 Magazine, 22.03.2014 The European Council on...
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June 24, 2015
76th EU-US Inter-parliamentary and TLD meeting
On June 26-28, Marietje Schaake will attend the 76th EU-US Inter-parliamentary and TLD meeting in Riga, Latvia. Schaake is a Vice-President of the delegation for relations with the United States in the European Parlia...
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November 17, 2011
Resolution on Iran – recent cases of human rights violations
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament , – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, notably those concerning human rights, and in particular those of 7 September 2010 and 20 January 2011,...
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March 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Use of sexual violence as a counter-revolutionary instrument in North Africa and the Middle East
Parliamentary questions31 March 2011 O-000083/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Marietje Schaake, Marielle De Sarnez, Antonyia Parvanova, Ramon Tremosa i Balcells, on behalf of the ALDE Gr...
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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,...
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March 31, 2011
Response to the migration flows in North Africa and the southern Mediterranean
Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Cecilia Wikström, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Jens Rohde, Sonia Alfano, Louis Michel, Nathalie Griesbeck, Marietje Schaake, Giommaria Uggias, Marielle De Sarnez, Ramon...
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April 18, 2012
Resolution on the situation in Burma/Myanmar
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to Articles 18 to 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) of 1948, – having regard to Article 25 of the International Covena...
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September 14, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Libya
Link to original adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions 1970/2011 of 26 February 2011 and 1973/2011 of 17 March 2011, – having regar...
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September 14, 2010
Resolution on the situation in Libya
The European Parliament, – having regard to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions 1970/2011 of 26 February 2011 and 1973/2011 of 17 March 2011, – having regard to the suspension on 22 February 2011...
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November 1, 2011
Letter to HR/VP C. Ashton about the rule of law in Egypt
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May 15, 2017
Europe should give meaning to the rule of law online
The EU needs to go beyond a digital single market and lead the development of rules for the open internet – out of moral duty and self-interestThe following article appeared in Europe World's spring edition 2017, issue 3...
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February 7, 2018
Written Question on the situation in the Maldives
On 7 February, Marietje Schaake submitted the following questions to High Representative Mogherini on the situation in the Maldives: On 5 February 2018, President Yameen of the Maldives has declared a State of Emergency...
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December 14, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Suspension by Portugal of the Schengen Treaty during the NATO Summit
Parliamentary questions14 December 2010 E-010323/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Renate Weber (ALDE) , Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Alexander Alvaro (ALDE) , Lo...
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January 16, 2019
The extension of trade preferences to Western Sahara
Today we will vote on EU-Morocco trade relations, and whether trade preferences should also be extended to Western Sahara. Below is a short background, and an explanation of my position. Background On the 10t...
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November 15, 2018
Vietnam, notably the situation of political prisoners
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April 18, 2013
Recommendation to the Council on the Responsibility to Protect
Today the European Parliament adopted a Recommendation to the Council on the concept of Responsibility to Protect (R2P) under international law. For the Liberal group I have contributed to this important report which...
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February 17, 2019
Rift Between Trump and Europe Is Now Open and Angry
MUNICH — European leaders have long been alarmed that President Trump’s words and Twitter messages could undo a trans-Atlantic alliance that had grown stronger over seven decades. They had clung to the hope t...
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June 4, 2013
Media: Erdogan and the Taksim protests: Mismanaging Turkish politics? - Ahram Online
Despite the popularity of Turkish premier Erdogan, Turkey has been witnessing country-wide anti-government protests this weekBassem Ally, Ahram Online, 04.06-2013 The achievements of Islamist prime minister Recep Tayy...
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September 15, 2015
State of Europe 2015 – Catching up with the ‘Digital Era’
State of Europe 2015 – Addressing Europe’s crises October 22, Palais d'Egmont, Brussel Information from Friends of Europe: Join our high-level Roundtable on October 22 for a discussion on Europe...
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November 15, 2018
The extraterritorial effects of US sanctions on Iran for European companies
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August 16, 2011
Letter to HR/VP C. Ashton about the rule of law in Egypt
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June 17, 2015
Written Questions on arms exports to Bahrain
On June 17, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on arms exports to Bahrain. Please find the questions below.Author(s)...
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February 15, 2012
Resolution on the death penalty in Japan
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to United Nations General Assembly Resolution 63/168 which calls for the implementation of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 62/149 of...
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July 25, 2014
Media: The Economist on flight MH17
JULY 23rd was a day of national mourning in the Netherlands, the first since the death of Queen Wilhelmina more than 50 years ago. Broadcasters dispensed with advertising and game shows; the windmills stopped turning, th...
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January 25, 2019
Suspend EU accreditation of Syrian diplomats
Brussels, January 25th 2019 Dear High Representative, Dear Federica, At the end of 2012, the EU closed its delegation in Syria and moved the majority of its operations to Beirut. A funct...
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March 12, 2013
Video: Marietje Schaake on EU enlargement and Turkey
EU enlargement has proven to lead to substantial improvements in the lives of peole, their freedoms, the democratic levels and economic opportunities. In times of crisis, however, populism and nationalism seem attractive...
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December 13, 2017
The use of cryptocurrencies to circumvent international sanctions
Today I asked the following question to the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs: According to recent reports (1) North Korean hackers targeted four different exchanges that trade bitcoin and other digital...
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December 12, 2011
Letter to the US Congress about the SOPA and PIPA bills
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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.
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October 26, 2010
Parliamentary Question: EU policy on regulation of surveillance technology
Parliamentary questions26 October 2010 E-8813/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Heidi Hautala (Verts/ALE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: EU policy on regulation of surveillance...
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March 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Response to the migration flows in North Africa and the southern Mediterranean
Parliamentary questions31 March 2011 O-000082/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Cecilia Wikström, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Jens Rohde, Sonia Alfano, Louis Michel, Nathalie Griesbeck, Mariet...
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February 17, 2017
President Trump’s Unlikely Effect on the U.S.-EU Tech Relationship
The contrast between the early days of the Trump and Obama administrations could not be greater. President Obama started with record high approval ratings around the world, including in Europe. Pr...
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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...
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November 11, 2015
Written Questions on the ISIL terrorist listing
On November 11, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions in response to the leaked Russian draft proposals on the Syrian c...
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November 19, 2015
Video: Countering Extremism and Improving Governance in the MENA region
The ALDE Conference on 'Countering Extremism and Improving Governance in the MENA region' took place on November 18. Marietje Schaake moderated the discussion focused on potential solutions to end the violence i...
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November 3, 2014
Event: Panel on the digital single market
On the 12th of November, Marietje Schaake will participate in a paneldiscussion on the impact of a digital single market on existing and pending EU legislation. The panel is part of the event, Internet: only a “single d...
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January 17, 2013
Overview Parliamentary activities Ms Schaake on Bahrain
1. Human rights violations in Bahrain, Resolution of 15 March 2012. 2. Bahrein, Resolution of 27 October 2011 3. Situation in Syria, Yemen en Bahrain in the context of the Arab world and North-Africa, Resolution of...
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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...
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November 21, 2016
Peering pressure: the secret battle to control the future of the internet
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March 14, 2012
Debate on the situation in Nigeria
Mr President, last year I was an election observer in Nigeria. The hope and anticipation among Nigerians was remarkable. They welcomed observers; anything that could ensure their vote would count and be counted trans...
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March 12, 2019
Trust between the US and the EU is at an 'all-time low'
Trust between the US and the EU is at an 'all-time low,' says European lawmaker American and European trade representatives met in Washington last week in an attempt to iron out their differences on trade. But talks hav...
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April 9, 2014
Event: Opening up the digital economy: creating growth and jobs
On April 10th, Marietje Schaake will speak in a panel on "Opening up the digital economy: creating growth and jobs" during a conference on The Future of Transatlantic Trade in Paris. While growth in emerging market ec...
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December 10, 2014
Panel discussion: TTIP - Addressing the criticism and looking ahead
On the 11th of December, Marietje Schaake will be part of a panel discussing the negotiations of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the EU and the US. The event aims to discuss the progress...
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July 24, 2015
Written Questions on the No Disconnect Strategy
On July 24, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the No Disconnect Strategy. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: Follow-up on the No Disc...
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February 15, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Egypt
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Egypt, – having regard to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1966, as ratified by Egypt in 1982, – having re...
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March 14, 2012
Resolution on the situation in Belarus
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Belarus, in particular those of 14 February 2012(1), 15 September 2011(2), 12 May 2011(3), 10 March 2011(4), 20 J...
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April 18, 2012
Resolution on the situation in Mali
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the Strategy for Security and Development in the Sahel, adopted in March 2011, – having regard to the UN Security Council statements on...
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May 11, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Sri Lanka
The European Parliament, – having regard to the report of 31 March 2011 of the UN Secretary-General’s Panel of Experts on Accountability in Sri Lanka, – having regard to the UN Secretary-General’s statement of...
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November 10, 2014
Event: Panel on the Digital Agenda
On the 18th of November, Marietje Schaake will be part of a panel discussing the EU's digital agenda. The panel is part of an event organised by The Economist toghether with European Voice: "Let’s Get Europe Working:...
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December 14, 2010
Resolution on the situation in Côte d’Ivoire
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Côte d'Ivoire, – having regard to the provisions of the Electoral Code of Côte d’Ivoire, particularly Law 2001-303 and Ordinance 2008-133,...
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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...
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May 20, 2013
In Defense of Digital Freedom
This is a translation of an article originally published in Dutch in the International Spectator. Please find the Dutch version here. Cyber everywhere It is impossible to follow the news without being confronted wi...
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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...
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December 19, 2017
Statement: After 1000 Days of War, Yemen Can’t Wait
A global coalition of leaders including Marietje Schaake have joined together in signing an open statement to call on President Trump, Prime Minister May and President Macron, to act urgently at the UN Security Coun...
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May 26, 2015
ALDE seminar: For a smart Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
ALDE Seminar 'The global impact of TTIP: geopolitics and trade politics' June 3, 2015, 13:30-16:00 European Parliament, Room JAN 4Q1 Please register here Live stream: http://go.alde.eu/livestream T...
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June 29, 2015
Written Questions on the Istanbul Gay Pride Parade attacked by police
On June 29, Marietje Schaake and Sophie in 't Veld (D66/ALDE) submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the Istanbul Gay Pride Parade att...
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April 8, 2015
Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015: Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies
Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015 Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies April 17, 09:15 - 10:45 The Hague On 16-17 April 2015 the Netherlands will host the fourth Global Conf...
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April 8, 2015
Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015: Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies
Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015 Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies April 17, 09:15 - 10:45 The Hague On 16-17 April 2015 the Netherlands will host the fourth Global Conf...
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December 13, 2012
Media: Iranian prize winners put their necks on the line
The winners of this year's EU Sakharov prize for free speech have risked their safety by speaking out to MEPs on Wednesday (12 December).Andreas Rettman, EU Observer, 13.12.2012 The statements - by imprisoned Iranian...
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December 27, 2013
Media: Voice of America on visit to Iran
On December 24th Marietje Schaake spoke on Voice of America Iran about her recent visit to Tehran with a delegation from the European Parliament. The entire program can be watched below (in Persian). The interview with M...
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December 17, 2015
Open letter to the European Commission on ancillary copyright
On December 17, Marietje Schaake sent a letter on copyright reform, specifically on ancillary copyright, to European Commission President Juncker, Vice-President Ansip and Commissioner Oettinger. The letter (pdf) was...
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November 26, 2014
Event: Film Screening 'The internet's own boy'
On the 1st of December Marietje Schaake will co-host a film screening of "The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz" together with Julia Reda. The screening is organised by the Trans Atlantic Consumer Dialogu...
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May 23, 2011
Event: Nerds in the Parliament 1
Event date: 23 May 2011 Location: BRUSSELS EP A5G1 Speakers: Caroline De Cock, n-squared Peter van Roste, CENTR Summary of event video
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June 1, 2017
China must act on its promises of openness
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) wants the EU-China summit to lead to concrete steps on rules based trade between Europe and China. Earlier this year, the Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke o...
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January 8, 2016
VP Timmermans must address key concerns in Ankara, not only EU's interest to curb the flows of refugees
When European Commissioner and First Vice-President of the Commission Frans Timmermans concluded his hastily negotiated deal with Turkey, the ALDE group was very critical. Opening negotiating chapters and paying 3 billio...
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March 3, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Immediate suspension of Libya's membership of the UN Human Rights Council
Parliamentary questions3 March 2011 E-002029/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR — Immediate suspension of Libya's membership of the UN Human R...
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February 8, 2018
Questions on repeal of same-sex marriage in Bermuda
On February 8th, Marietje Schaake and Sophie in 't Veld submitted the following parliamentary questions to High Representative Federica Mogherini: On February 7th, Bermuda became the first country ever to reverse...
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December 1, 2015
Blog: EU must not allow Kremlin to obstruct the trade agreement with Ukraine
Today, the 1st of December, a new round of trilateral talks between the European Union, Ukraine and Russia will take place, to discuss the implementation of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement between the EU...
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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...
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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...
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March 25, 2011
Media: MEPs ask 'government point of view' on publishing house raid
Two members of the European Parliament have requested the Turkish 'government’s point of view' on police raids Thursday in search of an unpublished manuscript, expressing skepticism about the action.By Erisa Dautaj Şener...
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June 12, 2015
Media (BBC) - EU postpones vote on TTIP
On June 12, Marietje Schaake appeared on BBC after the European Parliament postponed the vote on TTIP.Deep divisions emerged in the European Parliament over the EU's planned trade deal with the US known as the Transatlan...
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May 31, 2012
Speech 2nd RightsConference in Rio de Janeiro
The Rio de Janeiro Human Rights and Technology Conference, hosted by Access, in partnership with the Center for Technology and Society from Fundação Getulio Vargas' Law School, will examine and explore how the informatio...
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May 20, 2013
Event: Online Radicalisation and Digital Freedom
The European Foundation for Democracy in co-operation with Marietje Schaake MEP (ALDE, NL) would like to invite you to a panel discussion on: RADICALISATION AND THE INTERNET Online radicalisation and digital freedom...
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September 13, 2012
Visit: Berlin September 2012 - Conference "The Internet and Human Rights"
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April 23, 2019
Opinion: Measles outbreak is a reminder of the power of viral information
Rise in cases shows it is time for systematic scrutiny of algorithms that determine behaviour. The US is approaching record-breaking levels of measles outbreaks since the disease was officially eliminated there in 2...
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June 16, 2010
Parliamentary Question: The situation of the Jordan River with special regard to the Lower Jordan River area
Parliamentary questions16 June 2010 O-0092/2010 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Paolo De Castro, Véronique De Keyser, Jo Leinen, Adrian Severin, on behalf of the S&D Group Liisa Jaakonsaar...
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August 23, 2011
Media: EU's Schaake on Exports of Surveillance Systems
23.08.2011, Bloomberg.com Marietje Schaake, a European Parliament member who represents the Netherlands, talks about efforts to prevent the export of information and communications technology to authoritarian governme...
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August 23, 2011
Media: Video: EU's Schaake on Exports of Surveillance Systems
Bloomberg, 23.8.2011, www.bloomberg.com Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Marietje Schaake, a European Parliament member who represents the Netherlands, talks about efforts to prevent the export of information and communicat...
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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...
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December 16, 2013
Video: Summary Copyright & Research and Innovation Policy event
On 12 November, Marietje Schaake, together with MEPs Pawel Zalewski (EPP) and Amelia Andersdotter (Greens/EFA) hosted an event in the European Parliament to discuss the changes required to ensure the copyright framework...
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June 6, 2013
EU should listen to demonstrators, and engage not estrange Turkey
Since the demonstrations broke out in Turkey last week, an unprecedented number of articles have been published highlighting the deeper causes of people's grievances. Many analyses suggest that the problems with the rule...
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June 5, 2015
Video: ALDE seminar: For a smart Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
The EU and the US together make up almost 50 per cent of global GDP and account for a third of global trade. But the impact of closer cooperation can go beyond just economic gains. A smart Trans-Atlantic Trade and...
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July 17, 2014
Response Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) to adoption resolution on freedom of expression in Egypt
Today, on the initiative of Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), the European Parliament adopted a resolution about the restriction of freedom of expression in Egypt. Schaake responds: "I am...
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May 21, 2015
Video: Digital Agenda Intergroup discusses the Digital Single Market, with Vice-President Ansip
Digital Europe: How to be successful? Presentation of the Digital Single Market Strategy by Vice-President of the European Commission Ansip 12 May, 19:00 European Parliament, room 1G2 On...
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July 6, 2011
Resolution on India, in particular the death sentence on Davinder Pal Singh
Link to original adopted resolution. The European Parliament, – having regard to United Nations General Assembly Resolution 63/168, which calls for the implementation of United Nations General Assembly Resolution...
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October 31, 2017
Dangerous political stand-off, uncontested election and assaults on institutions damage Kenya’s democracy
Nairobi, 31 October 2017 The European Union election observation mission (EU EOM) Kenya 2017 today issued its preliminary statement on the 26 October presidential election, pointing to actions on both sides...
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June 14, 2011
Event: Nerds in the Parliament 2
Event date: 14 June 2011 Location: BRUSSELS EP A5G1 Speakers: Ot van Daalen, Bits of Freedom Brenno de Winter, Freelance Journalist
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January 23, 2013
Event: Symposium “European Integration: towards the Federation of Europe?”
On February 27 Marietje Schaake will speak at the University of Maastricht at a symposium entitled “European Integration: towards the Federation of Europe?”. Other speakers are Member of European Parliament Derk Jan Eppi...
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May 26, 2015
ALDE seminar: For a smart Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
ALDE Seminar 'The global impact of TTIP: geopolitics and trade politics' June 3, 2015, 13:30-16:00 European Parliament, Room JAN 4Q1 Please register here Live stream: http://go.alde.eu/livestream T...
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July 21, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Follow-up regarding restrictive measures to Russian officials in Magnitsky case
Parliamentary questions21 July 2011 E-007179/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Leonidas Donskis (ALDE) , Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE) , Barbara Lochbihler (Ve...
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October 23, 2012
European Parliament endorses stricter European export control of digital arms
By endorsing amendments proposed by Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) the European Parliament wants EU export control regulation to include additional binding export controls for technologie...
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November 6, 2018
Damen's export of patrol vessels to the Libyan coast guard
On the 26th of October, newspaper NRC and ‘Lighthouse reports’ revealed that Damen shipyards in 2012 sold 8 patrol vessels to the Libyan coastguard (1). At least three of those vessels, equipped with machine guns are cur...
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May 19, 2019
European Elections Will Gauge the Power of Populism
BRUSSELS — For weeks, Europe’s far-right populists have been dashing across the Continent, joining arms and presenting themselves as a united front that will batter the political establishment and score a big break...
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May 23, 2013
Event: Launch Freedom of the Press Report 2013
What is the status of press and media freedom in the world? What opportunities and challenges arise? Which countries have made progress towards an independent press? Freedom House and the Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung will...
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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...
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October 13, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Intimidation of individuals of Syrian descent in the EU
Parliamentary questions13 October 2011 E-009135/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Intimidation of individuals of Syrian descent in the EU On 4 O...
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September 7, 2018
The charges against Sara Mardini, NGO's and their staff in Greece
Last week, Sara Mardini was arrested by Greek authorities. Sara Mardini is the sister of Yusra Mardini, UNHRC Goodwill Ambassador and a member of the 2016 Olympic Games refugee team. Both Sara and Yusra fled the ongoing...
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May 7, 2015
Media (Project Syndicate) - Safeguarding the Open Internet
This article by Marietje Schaake appeared today on Project Syndicate. THE HAGUE – Proposals regarding Internet governance are bound to generate serious friction. The online world, after all, has provided enormous opport...
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September 15, 2015
State of Europe 2015 – Catching up with the ‘Digital Era’
State of Europe 2015 – Addressing Europe’s crises October 22, Palais d'Egmont, Brussel Information from Friends of Europe: Join our high-level Roundtable on October 22 for a discussion on Europe...
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July 13, 2018
The export of dirty fuels to West Africa
On the 9th of July, the Netherlands Human Transport and Environment Inspectorate reported the shipping of gasoline and diesel containing toxic components, which are highly hazardous for human health, from Dutch to West A...
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October 1, 2012
Parliamentary question on the Clean IT project
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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.
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May 20, 2013
Event: Online Radicalisation and Digital Freedom
The European Foundation for Democracy in co-operation with Marietje Schaake MEP (ALDE, NL) would like to invite you to a panel discussion on: RADICALISATION AND THE INTERNET Online radicalisation and digital freedom...
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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...
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October 22, 2014
ALDE MEP Schaake reacts on preferential market access to the European market for Ukrainian companies
Tomorrow, the European Parliament votes on prolonging preferential market access to the European market for Ukrainian companies. Yesterday, the Trade committee of the Parliament already supported this extension. Member o...
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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...
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June 7, 2019
VICE: The Politician Fighting The Spyware Industry
Outgoing Dutch member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake tells us why spyware is as dangerous as an AK-47, but regulated less. Check out her conversation with @BMakuch on the CYBER podcast from VICE @motherboar...
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December 7, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Request for information on the agreement with Libya
Parliamentary questions7 December 2010 E-010029/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Renate Weber (ALDE) , Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Sonia Alfano (ALDE) , Louis Michel (ALDE) , Cecilia Wiks...
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November 27, 2015
EU-Turkey cooperation on refugee crisis must be based on respect for fundamental rights
Ahead of meeting of the EU heads of state or government with Turkey, taking place on Sunday in Brussels, the ALDE Group in the European Parliament calls on Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council, to address t...
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December 8, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Delays in the closure of Guantánamo
Parliamentary questions8 December 2009 O-0162/09 ORAL QUESTION WITH DEBATE pursuant to Rule 115 of the Rules of Procedure by Sophia in 't Veld, Leonidas Donskis, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Marietje Schaake, Alexander...
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April 18, 2019
The resumption of direct budget support to Egypt
Question for written answer to the Commission Marietje Schaake (ALDE), Frédérique Ries (ALDE), Izaskun Bilbao Barandica (ALDE), Monika Beňová (S&D), Jordi Solé (Greens/EFA), Ana Gomes (S&D), Ivan Štefanec (EPP), Tibor...
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July 11, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Guaranteeing coherence in the implementation of sanctions regime
Parliamentary questions11 July 2011 E-006570/2011 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Barbara Lochbihler (Verts/ALE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Guaranteeing coherence in the implem...
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December 9, 2015
MEP: cross-border access to online music and films essential for a European digital single market
The European Commission today presented a regulation for portability of content such as music and films in Europe. It also presented a communication on copyright. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE)...
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October 22, 2013
MEP: 'Stop the export of teargas to Bahrain'
Today, Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to the European Commission regarding reports of an impending shipment of teargas and other crowd control equipment to Bahrain, possibly by a South Korean company. Schaa...
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March 28, 2012
Debate on enlargement report for Turkey
Mr President, today we call for a renewed boost in EU-Turkish relations and to open the negotiation chapters on the most essential issues now: the chapters on fundamental freedoms, justice and the rule of law. Our...
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March 14, 2019
European Parliament calls for release of Nasrin Sotoudeh
Today, the European Parliament called for the immediate release of Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh. Earlier this week, Nasrin Sotoudeh was convicted to 38 years imprisonment and 148 lashes. MEP Marietj...
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October 27, 2014
Media (Left Foot Forward): 'The EU must be more vocal in its criticism of Vladimir Putin'
This article appeared on October 25 on Left Foot Forward.While European governments have taken action against Russia’s violations of Ukrainian sovereignty, too little is being done about its violations of the rights and...
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March 13, 2013
Media: European Lawmakers Urge Suspension of Agreement with Israel - Palestinian News and Info Agency
WAFA, 13.03.2013 European parliamentarians wrote European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on Monday calling on her to suspend the Association Agreement with Israel because of the latter’s violation of the...
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May 26, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Regulating net neutrality and use of deep packet inspection
Parliamentary questions26 May 2011 E-005159/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) Subject: Regulating net neutrality and use of dee...
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June 14, 2011
Event: Nerds in the Parliament 2
Event date: 14 June 2011 Location: BRUSSELS EP A5G1 Speakers: Ot van Daalen, Bits of Freedom Brenno de Winter, Freelance Journalist
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September 6, 2018
New opportunity to get the EU’s copyright directive on the right track
Before summer the European Parliament rejected the mandate of the JURI-committee to start negotiations with EU Member States on the reform of the EU’s copyright directive. As a result of this vote, every MEP now had the...
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December 7, 2018
A Magnitsky Act for Europe would punish human rights abusers and despots
Sometimes a name means everything. In this case the name Sergei Magnitsky has been globally synonymous with how to fight human rights abuse in the 21st century. His sacrifice resonated with victims of human rights a...
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September 10, 2015
European Parliament resolution on Azerbaijan
On September 10, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on Azerbaijan, also available in PDF. Please also refer to Marietje Schaake's response and her plenary speech during the debate. European Parl...
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March 4, 2019
Can Constitutional Free Speech Principles Save Social Media from Itself?
Some are calling for Facebook, Twitter, and other social media companies to actively police content on their platforms while others caution that enforcing content moderation would violate First Amendment principl...
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March 27, 2012
Media: EU Sanctions Human Rights Abusers and Bans Export of Surveillance Tech
By Arseh Sevom, View from Iran, 27.03.2012 China is not the only country providing surveillance technology to Iran, the EU is home to a number of companies that have provided surveillance and monitoring capabilities i...
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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...
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April 15, 2015
Global effort needed to rebuild trust and resillience in the open internet
Today the Global Commissionon Internet Governance launches an important interim report. Toward a Social Compact for Digital Privacy and Security argues that it is now essential that governments — collaborating with busin...
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January 25, 2019
'Who's in charge of the international world order?'
Interview OECD’s Secretary-General @A_Gurria and Dutch MEP @MarietjeSchaake at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Watch the video here (from 31.05 onwards).
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August 22, 2012
Parliamentary questions: Impact of US Iran sanctions on EU businesses
Please find the answers of the Commission here.
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May 3, 2016
Blog: Europe must be credible advocate of press freedom
At a demonstration in Cairo, Egyptian policemen shot two journalists with rubber bullets. In China, journalist Wang Jing was sentenced to nearly five years in jail; her articles caused 'unrest'. She wrote about demonstra...
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April 17, 2014
Comments Marietje Schaake on situation in Syria
Today, the European Parliament votes on a human rights resolution concerning Syria and the enduring Syrian crisis. More than four months ago, 2001 Sakharov Prize winner Razan Zaitouneh was kidnapped with her family and s...
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October 16, 2014
TTIP and cosmetics: a fact-check
Earlier this week, there was commotion on Twitter over a spreadsheet that was said to show that the most important aim of the American negotiators on the trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is to remov...
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March 19, 2019
Next Generation Internet: 30 years of the web
More information here.
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November 5, 2013
Event: Exploring the economic aspects of Net Neutrality in Europe
To register, please click here.
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May 31, 2013
Net neutrality event: Guaranteeing Competition and the Open Internet in Europe
View event summary: View the entire event: --- Access, MEP Marietje Schaake and MEP Sabine Verheyen are pleased to invite you to the event: “Guaranteeing Competition and the Open Internet in Europe” A d...
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October 26, 2016
Need for more engagement on CETA
Speech by MEP Marietje Schaake in the Plenary of the European Parliament on the CETA-talks on the 26th of October 2016.
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April 12, 2016
Conferentie: Copyright, related rights and the news in the EU Assessing potential new laws
Op 23 april zal Marietje Schaake deelnemen aan de conferentie bij IViR, Universiteit van Amsterdam. Onderwerp De conferentie zal gaan over het idee dat er een amendement zou moeten worden ontworpen van Europees c...
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July 4, 2013
European Parliament Resolution on the situation in Egypt
The European Parliament today adopted the following (short) resolution on the situation in Egypt: - having regard to the statements of General Abdul Fatah Khalil Al-Sisi, Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Armed F...
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May 21, 2015
MEP: Turkey must reverse authoritarian trend to remain a key EU partner
Today the European Parliament will vote on the annual progress report on Turkey. The resolution will be the most critical ever adopted of this kind. At the same time Members of European Parliament across the political sp...
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September 20, 2012
Press release: Dutch MEP Schaake helms Parliamentary inquiry into global press and media freedom
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) has been appointed to bring forward a formal report on press and media freedom in the world. The report aims to strategize and optimize the EU’s efforts to...
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May 22, 2019
Video: 'EU citizens must turn up and vote to limit rise of populism'
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February 1, 2013
Media: viEUws interview on digital freedom, net neutrality, copyright reform and stopping digital arms trade
Marietje Schaake spoke to viEUw's Jennifer Baker about her recently adopted report on A Digital Freedom Strategy in the EU's Foreign Policy and related policies that are part of the EU's Digital Agenda, like intellectual...
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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...
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December 12, 2011
Letter to the US congress regarding the SOPA and PIPA bills
During the treatment of the SOPA and PIPA bills in the US Congress, I sent a letter to US Representatives and Senators, urging them to reject the two bills. The letter was co-signed by other MEP's, civil society organisa...
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July 5, 2011
Resolution on the preparations for the Russian State Duma elections in December
The European Parliament, – having regard to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the Russian Federation, which entered into force in 1997 and has been extended pending its replac...
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April 16, 2013
MEP: Sentencing of Turkish pianist marks new low
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) is concerned about the sentencing of the well known Turkish pianist Fazil Say. A Turkish court sentenced Say to a suspended 10 months in jail for posting tw...
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June 17, 2013
Media: France 24 debate on the situation in Syria
In the France 24 talkshow Talking Euope, Christophe Robeet discusse the situation in Syria with Marietje Schaake and British conservative MEP Sajjad Karim. "I'm afraid that despite the horrific violence, death, destru...
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June 9, 2016
Seminar on the EU´s response to disinformation, Brussels
One June 23rd, Marietje Schaake is hosting a seminar together with Guy Verrhofstad and Petras Auštrevičius in the European Parliament on the EU´s response to disinformation. For more information on this event plea...
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February 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.
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February 6, 2014
MEP: Europe must prioritize human rights and press freedom Egypt
Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), calls on EU High Representative Ashton to put press freedom and human rights at the top of the agenda in addressing Egypt. Today, the European Parliament wi...
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September 22, 2015
"Fight the real information war with Russia"
When some Russian media suggested that passengers on the MH-17 flight were already dead before the plane was shot down, I was appalled. 298 innocent people of which 196 were Dutch, had barely lost their lives, and their...
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March 2, 2017
Uncritical engagement with Egypt will not promote European interests
On March 1, Marietje Schaake co-signed the following letter. Uncritical engagement with Egypt will not promote European interests, says European Working Group on Egypt (EWGE) ahead of Chancellor Merkel's visit to Cairo....
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October 26, 2011
Resolution on Bahrain
The European Parliament , – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, Yemen and Bahrain, in particular that of 7 April 2011(1) on the situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen and that of 7 July 2011(2) on the...
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April 15, 2015
Open Letter Regarding the Human Rights Situation in Azerbaijan
Marietje Schaake, amongst others, wrote an open letter regarding the deteriorating human rights situation in Azerbaijan. Please refer to the letter below.See also Schaake's Parliamentary work on Azerbaijan: 17-09-2014...
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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...
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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...
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September 14, 2017
EU Election Observation Mission calls for reforms and respect for rule of law to rebuild trust ahead of presidential election re-run
Nairobi, 14 September 2017 Marietje Schaake, Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Kenya 2017 and Member of the European Parliament from the Netherlands, suggests impro...
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June 30, 2015
State of Play Telecoms Single Market
Yesterday evening (night) a framework deal was reached on the Telecoms Single Market package for Europe. While the European Parliament as a whole negotiated with success, key points remain reason for concern. This is a r...
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March 30, 2011
Press release: The Libyan Transitional Council should formally join the Contact Group on Libya
Liberals and Democrats in the European Parliament have welcomed progress made at the London Conference on Libya yesterday attended by over 40 countries, which decided inter alia on the setting-up of a Libya Contact Grou...
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June 1, 2018
The situation of imprisoned EU-Iranian dual nationals in Iran
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March 8, 2011
Media: Turkey on trial
The European Parliament’s report on Turkey will be voted on this week. It will highlight broader concerns with Turkey’s lack of media freedom.By Marietje Schaake, 8.3.2011, www.hurriyetdailynews.com As some of my read...
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September 22, 2015
MEP: Export torture and death penalty goods needs strong and flexible approach
Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) is happy that the Committee on International Trade of the European Parliament has voted in favour of her proposal to update legislation controlling exports o...
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June 10, 2015
MEP: No European politicians to European Games in Baku until political prisoners are released
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) calls on European leaders not to attend official ceremonies during the European Games in Azerbaijan, until political prisoners are released. Today the Europea...
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March 13, 2013
Media: Surveillance software used to spy on activists around the world - Salon.com
Technology designed to monitor criminals is used by numerous governments to survey dissentNatasha Lennard, Salon.com, 13.03.2013 FinSpy, a surveillance tool designed to enable law enforcement to monitor computers in c...
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September 28, 2017
No room for upload-filters in the EU
Today the Commission presented guidance for online platforms and national member states on how to tackle illegal content online. MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE): “Unfortunately the good parts on enhancing...
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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
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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...
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August 16, 2017
EU EOM calls on Kenya's electoral commission to promptly publish all results forms, for rule of law to be followed and space for civil society
The EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) continues to observe closely the on-going election process, including tallying and the petitions process. In its preliminary statement, released on 10 August...
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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...
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October 26, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Internet blocking and child pornography
Parliamentary questions26 October 2010 E-8802/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Alexander Alvaro (ALDE) and Nadja Hirsch (ALDE) Su...
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October 6, 2014
Event: Europe and Global Justice
On 24 October, Marietje Schaake will be part of a panel discussing Europe as a global justice actor. Topics for discussion include: the Parliament and the EU’s international agreements, the EU’s carbon footprint, Europea...
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March 13, 2014
Event: “Crunch time for the Israeli-Palestinian talks: What are the prospects for peace and where does Europe fit?”
“Crunch time for the Israeli-Palestinian talks: What are the prospects for peace and where does Europe fit?” European Parliament, Friday 21st March Room ASP 3G2, Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Brussels The European Co...
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November 19, 2014
Debate: TTIP What’s in it for us and for the US?
On the 22nd of November, Marietje Schaake will participate in a debate on the benefits of TTIP both for the EU and the US. The debate is organised by LYMEC, the European Liberal Youth and will take place as a fringe meet...
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September 8, 2017
Kenyans urge re-examination of role of election observers
NAIROBI — Not long after the Kenyan Supreme Court nullified the country’s electoral results on Friday, opposition presidential candidate Raila Odinga faulted international observation missions. In preliminary state...
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May 23, 2012
Resolution on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Azerbaijan, in particular those concerning human rights, – having regard to the recommendat...
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February 9, 2015
MEP Marietje Schaake calls for input on report Human rights and technology
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) calls for input on her draft report on 'Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countries'....
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February 22, 2019
Biden calls on candidates not to ‘aid and abet’ foreign election interference
U.S. intelligence agencies confirm that Russia and other bad actors are continuing to interfere in U.S. democracy and will want to have their say in our next presidential contest. But stopping the United States’ enemies...
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September 10, 2013
ALDE Motion for a Resolution on the Human Rights Situation in Bahrain
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October 27, 2011
Resolution on Tibet, in particular self-immolation by nuns and monks
The European Parliament , – having regard to its previous resolutions on China and Tibet, in particular its resolution of 25 November 2010(1) , – having regard to Article 36 of the Constitution of the People's Re...
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September 18, 2013
EU Negotiators Should Wake Up and Engage the Public in TTIP - Atlantic Community
Dutch MEP Marietje Schaake argues in this article for atlantic-community.org, "Just as the Eurozone is climbing its way out of the recession and growth seems to pick up slowly, the Commission should use TTIP to provide t...
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October 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Public Sector Information Directive: pricing, extension and standards
Parliamentary questions31 October 2011 E-009844/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Public Sector Information Directive: pricing, extension and stand...
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March 6, 2018
Colombia University: Navigating the Transatlantic Relationship on Digital Issues
On 1 March 2018 Marietje Schaake participated in a discussion about navigating the complex transatlantic relationship on digital issues at Colombia Univeristy. Please find the video of the event here. More information...
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May 3, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Iran's bid to join the UN Human Rights Council on 13 May
Parliamentary questions3 May 2010 E-3081/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Alexander Graf Lambsdorff (ALDE) to the Council Subject: Iran's bid to join the UN Human Rights Council on 13 May Accor...
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January 20, 2014
MEP: International investigation into Turkey's rule of law needed
Ahead of Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan´s visit to Brussels, Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), calls for an independent international investigation into the rule of law in Turkey in light of...
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November 15, 2017
Debate about the Multilateral negotiations in view of the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference
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September 17, 2013
Video: Nomination of the Standing Man Protests for the Sakharov Prize
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March 19, 2018
MEP (D66/ALDE) regrets failure to impose sanctions on Iran and Russia after Syria violence
European Ministers of Foreign Affairs just added four individuals to European sanctions list in response to the continued violence in Syria. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) regrets that no t...
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March 12, 2013
Video: Marietje Schaake on media freedom in the Euro-Mediterranean
There is a growing list of countries where governments target unrestricted access to the internet and information online through legislation. Reporting on human rights is done through internet by citizens. EU companies c...
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October 11, 2013
Event: International Chamber of Commerce Global Debate
On November 8th Marietje Schaake will give a keynote speech during the annual Global Debate organized by the International Chamber of Commerce Netherlands. In her speech Ms Schaake will focus on international trade, the...
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March 14, 2018
Tariffs on steel and aluminium: Europe must be ready to respond to US protectionism
Members of the European Parliament today debated President Donald Trump’s announcement to impose heavy, global tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium. Liberals and Democrats in the European Parliament strongly stress...
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January 24, 2017
MEP welcomes vote in favour of CETA
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake welcomes the Trade Committee's vote in favour of ratifying CETA, the trade agreement with Canada. Schaake: "CETA is the most modern and progressive agreement that the EU...
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June 3, 2014
Video: GLOBSEC panel "Snowed Under: Balancing Out Security and Privacy"
On May 14th, Marietje Schaake spoke in a plenary panel entitled "Snowed Under: Balancing Out Security and Privacy" at the GLOBSEC Conference in Bratislava. Other panellists were Swedish MFA Carl Bildt, former US Secretar...
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January 23, 2019
Davos tiptoes around the questions of Big Tech governance
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March 24, 2012
Media: AllThingsD Sprouts Up at the Brussels Forum, Rubbing Elbows and Talking Tech
By Arik Hesseldahl, AllThingsD, 24.03.2012 Since Thursday morning, I’ve been in Brussels, the capital of both the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union. I’m here attending the Brussels Forum, which has been des...
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August 12, 2015
Letter to the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs on human rights in Angola
On August 12, Marietje Schaake together with other MEPs sent a letter to High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs / Vice President of the European Commission Mogherini on human rights in Angola. Please find t...
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October 12, 2015
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): which access to legal services market?
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): which access to legal services market? Tuesday, October 13, 17:30 - 19:30 The Hotel, Boulevard de Waterloo 38, Brussels The conference will be in English...
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July 10, 2017
Demolition by Israel of Dutch and EU funded projects in West Bank
Today, Marietje Schaake submitted the question below to High-Representative Federica Mogherini. Two weeks ago, Israeli authorities dismantled a solar-power installation in the Palestinian village Jubbet a-Dhib (1). The...
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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...
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November 23, 2016
Freeze of Turkey's EU accession talks
Video of MEP Marietje Schaake's intervention in the plenary of the European Parliament on 22 November 2016 on the situation in Turkey. See also yesterday's press release here.
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June 8, 2015
Media (The New York Times) - With Backpacks and Exposed Skin, European Officials Roil Iranians
This article appeared in The New York Times on June 8, 2015. By THOMAS ERDBRINKWith Backpacks and Exposed Skin, European Officials Roil Iranians TEHRAN — The woman wore form-fitting clothes and a scarf wrapped around he...
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March 29, 2012
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Participation of Omar al-Bashir in Arab League Summit on Syria
Parliamentary questions29 March 2012 E-003465/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Norica Nicolai (ALDE) , Marielle de Sarnez (ALDE) , Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE)...
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January 21, 2014
Media: MEP: International investigation into Turkey's rule of law needed - Today's Zaman
Ahead of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Brussels, Dutch member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake, from the Democrats 66 party, has called for an independent international investigation into the...
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October 11, 2012
Press release: ALDE pushes for free trade agreements with Japan and the United States
Today in adopting by a large majority the report of Metin Kazak (Movement for Rights and Freedom,Bulgaria) on trade relations between the European Union and Japan, the Parliamentary Committee on International Trade (INTA...
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November 22, 2012
Event: EIF brainstorm on the Digital World in 2030
Marietje Schaake will chair a brainstorming session of the European Internet Foundation on The Digital World in 2030. The themes discussed by participants are: Will digital technologies reinforce individual empowerme...
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March 15, 2016
No horse trading with Turkey on human rights
Today, the proposal of Member of European Parliament (D66/ALDE) Marietje Schaake to clearly separate the EU-Turkey deal on migration from Turkey’s accession negotiations was adopted by the European Parliament's Foreign A...
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October 12, 2015
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): which access to legal services market?
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): which access to legal services market? Tuesday, October 13, 17:30 - 19:30 The Hotel, Boulevard de Waterloo 38, Brussels The conference will be in English...
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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...
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June 14, 2013
Event: Security and Defence Day Conference
On June 27th Marietje will join a panel to the discuss the topic of “EU-NATO: The search for a common cyber-strategy” during the 2013 Security and Defence Day Conference. This high-level conference is chaired by Jaap de...
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April 15, 2013
Event: What role for intellectual Property Rights in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership?
ALDE spokesperson and shadow rapporteur for EU-US Trade Relations MEP Marietje Schaake cordially invites you to: What role for intellectual Property Rights in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership? A pan...
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May 15, 2013
Event: What role for intellectual Property Rights in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership?
View event summary: View the full event: ALDE spokesperson and shadow rapporteur for EU-US Trade Relations MEP Marietje Schaake cordially invites you to: What role for intellectual Property Rights in the Tra...
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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...
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November 6, 2012
Media: Digital Freedoms and Human Rights in a Hyper-Connected World - MIND
Read the entire publication below Marietje Schaake, MIND, 06.11.2012 A selection of different developments around technologies and human rights remind us of the vast scope of these emerging crossroads. A video clip...
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May 4, 2017
EU-Egypt partnership priorities and human rights
This week, Marietje Schaake, supported by 41 MEP's from different political groups submitted the following questions to High-Representative Federica Mogherini. Following the horrendous bombing of two Coptic churches in E...
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November 26, 2014
MEPs urge the Council to uphold net neutrality and roaming provisions
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake, supported by 150 MEPs, wants the EU member states to enshrine clear net neutrality definitions in EU law. They also reject any delays in the elimination of roaming char...
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April 2, 2019
Abderrahmane Weddady and Cheikh Ould Jiddou in Mauritania
Abderrahmane Weddady, a prominent Mauritanian transparency and human rights activist, was detained on March 22 along with blogger and transparancy advocate Cheikh Ould Jiddou. Both werecharged on March 27 with “slander”...
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December 5, 2012
Letter to President Barroso on the need for copyright reform
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April 23, 2015
Video: GCCS 2015 - Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies
Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015 Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies On 16-17 April 2015 the Netherlands hosted the fourth Global Conference on Cyberspace (GCCS) in The Hague....
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November 19, 2014
ISDS - what's going on?
One of the most hotly debated topics around the negotiations of a trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is the so-called Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism. However, many of you may ask, ...
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February 8, 2018
Questions to HR/VP Mogherini on situation in Kenya
On 8 February, Marietje Schaake submitted the following parliamentary questions to HR/VP Mogherini. Kenyan media: Nation TV, KTN News and Citizen were taken off air for six days after the interior minister accused...
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May 3, 2012
Media: Is the U.K.'s Love Affair With the Internet at Risk?
By Ben Rooney, The Wall Street Journal, 02.05.2012 The U.K. government has made much of pitching the country as a place that companies can do business electronically. Initiatives have included Tech City, aimed at luri...
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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...
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September 10, 2015
Parliamentary Questions on the international investigation regarding missing students in Mexico
On September 10, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the international investigation regarding missing students in...
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March 13, 2012
Debate on autonomous tariff quota for imports of high-quality beef
Mr President, we welcome the conclusion to these trade wars over beef and think it should be a moment for reflection. With the rise and growth of the economic power of the BRIC countries, the US and the EU share a hu...
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February 8, 2017
Ten questions on CETA
What is CETA? The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is a trade agreement between the EU and Canada. Negotiations on this agreement started in 2009. The goal is to strengthen the economic cooperation betw...
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February 6, 2013
Media: Marietje on France 24 Debate - "Outrage in Tunisia"
A grim turning point for the poster child of the Arab Spring? The murder of a leading opposition voice sparks outrage in Tunisia with increasing violence taking place on the watch of the ruling Islamist Ennahda party....
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September 8, 2010
Resolution on Kenya: failure to arrest President Omar al-Bashir
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the Darfur crisis in Sudan, – having regard to the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants issued against Sudanese President Om...
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March 15, 2018
European Parliament calls for sanctions on Russia and Iran after Eastern Ghouta violence
As part of a resolution on the crisis in Syria, the European Parliament just called for sanctions to be imposed against Russia and Iran. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake introduced the measures on behal...
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December 23, 2014
Written Questions on US proposals in TiSA negotiations undermining data protection and netneutrality
Marietje Schaake and Sophie in 't Veld (D66/ALDE) sent the following Written Questions to the European Commission regarding US proposals in TiSA negotiations undermining data protection and netneutrality.With regard to t...
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May 25, 2016
Written question on European arms and dual-use goods to Egypt
To the Vice-President/High Commissioner, Federica Mogherini On 25 May, Amnesty International released a report in which it becomes clear that since 2013, thirteen EU countries have exported weapons and dual use goods...
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December 6, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Flexible exceptions and limitations to copyright in Europe
Parliamentary questions6 December 2010 E-010135/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Flexible exceptions and limitations to copyright in Europe Commis...
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April 10, 2017
Spyware firms in breach of global sanctions
Undercover investigation exposes inner workings of spy equipment companies selling to clients from sanctioned countries.Spy equipment producers are breaking laws and circumventing international sanctions by agreeing to s...
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January 8, 2015
The perfect plot: the Sony hack
The debate about the hacking and leaking of e-mails from Sony employees, and the reactions that ensued, illustrate how reality can sometimes be more absurd than fiction. Had the situation not been so serious, it...
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December 14, 2015
Written Questions on Turkey detaining 3,000 refugees after EU deal
On December 14, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the detention of about 3,000 migrants and refugees in Turkey. Author: Marietje Schaak...
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May 30, 2018
Refusal of Redbad trailer by Google
The producers of Dutch movie ´Redbad´, which focuses on the Dutch legend of Redbad and his fight to stem the advancing tide of Christianity in AD 754, received a notice from Google´s Adwords system on the 23d of May sayi...
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September 20, 2013
Event: Beyond the Ballot Box: Advancing Democracy in Turkey
Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has had an unprecedented string of election victories, launched major reforms, and improved social services, thanks to almost ten years of economic growth. Yet, the par...
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February 23, 2017
The appointment by President Aliyev of his wife as Vice President
Question for written answer to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security PolicyRule 130Marietje Schaake (ALDE)Subject: The appointment by President Aliyev of...
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October 5, 2016
Event 07/11 Algorithmic accountability and transparency
<>The main idea behind this public roundtable is to discuss which options the European Union has to improve the accountability and/or the transparency of the algorithms that underpin many business models and platfo...
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May 10, 2017
MEPs want notice and action directive
On the 9th of May, 24 MEPs sent the following letter to Vice President of the European Commission Andrus Ansip. Brussels, 9 May 2017 Dear Mr Vice President, Andrus, At the mid-term re...
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September 15, 2016
Techdirt on European copyright plans
EU Announces Absolutely Ridiculous Copyright Proposal That Will Chill Innovation, Harm Creativityfrom the how-hard-did-they-work-to-make-it-this-bad? dept This is not a surprise given the earlier...
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November 24, 2010
Resolution on ACTA
The European Parliament, – having regard to Articles 207 and 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, – having regard to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and in parti...
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June 20, 2018
What’s next in the EU’s copyright fight
Opponents to Europe’s copyright reform will try their best to trigger a plenary debate on the controversial bill. By Joanna Plucinska The copyright battle may be over, but the war is just beginning....
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September 16, 2014
Written Question to the Commission concerning internet censorship laws in Turkey
On 16 September, Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to the European Commission concerning internet censorship laws in Turkey. Please see below a plain text version and the original document. --- On 10 Sep...
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November 26, 2009
Press release: 2011 The European Year of Volunteering an opportunity to be seized
The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe are pleased with improvements to organizational aspects of 2011 European Year of Volunteering which will result in greater support for active citizenship. ALDE Press rel...
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May 15, 2013
Event: What role for intellectual Property Rights in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership?
View event summary: View the full event: ALDE spokesperson and shadow rapporteur for EU-US Trade Relations MEP Marietje Schaake cordially invites you to: What role for intellectual Property Rights in the Tra...
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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...
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May 31, 2017
Free trade and the global economy - can growth be sustained in a protectionist world?
Free Trade and the Global Economy – Can Growth Be Sustained in a Protectionist World? An early move by the Trump Administration was to withdraw from the near–complete Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. Objec...
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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...
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May 29, 2019
Podcast: EP elections and gender balance in the EU's top jobs
Paul Adamson talks to Marietje Schaake on the outcome of the European Parliament elections and gender balance in the EU's top jobs. Please listen to the conversation here.
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May 22, 2012
Resolution on Ukraine
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Ukraine, in particular its resolutions of 9 June 2011(1), 27 October 2011(2) and 1 December 2011(3), – havin...
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February 8, 2018
EU must end silence on human rights violations in Egypt
Today the European Parliament adopted a resolution on Egypt, initiated by MEP Marietje Schaake. With this resolution, the Parliament calls on EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and the Member States to condemn th...
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February 20, 2019
A Conversation About Digital Platforms And Regulation, Part I + 2
PART 1from the the-view-from-the-eu dept Tue, Feb 19th 2019 12:04pm — Flemming Rose We are cross posting the following interview conducted by Danish journalist, Cato Institute Senior Fellow, and author of The Tyr...
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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...
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June 8, 2011
Resolution on Guantánamo: imminent death penalty decision
The European Parliament, – having regard to the international, European and national instruments on human rights and fundamental freedoms and on the prohibition of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances and to...
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June 14, 2013
Presentation HRW Bahrain report “Interfere, Restrict, Control: Restraints on Freedom of Association”
In advance of the ministerial meeting between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council taking place in Bahrain on June 30, 2013, Human Rights Watch is pleased to invite you to the launch of a new report, “‘Int...
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May 19, 2016
Real digital security: How to modernize the EU´s export control regime and the trade in zero-day vulnerabilities
‘Real digital security: How to modernize the EU´s export control regime and the trade in zero-day vulnerabilities.’When: 30 September 2015, 13:00-16:00 Where: Room A1E1, European ParliamentProgramme:Hosted by Marietje Sc...
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March 20, 2015
Brussels Forum: Entrepreneurship, Risk, and Innovation
Entrepreneurship, Risk, and Innovation Brussels Forum March 21 Steigenberger Grand Hotel, Avenue Louise, Brussels Brussels Forum is an annual high-level meeting of the most influential North American and Eur...
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February 6, 2018
MEP Schaake happy with lifting of geoblocking restrictions on online cross-border sales
Today the European Parliament approved a new regulation that will ban unjustified geo-blocking in the internal market. One small step in the right direction according to MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66). ME...
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March 29, 2019
Grindr and data privacy concerns
This week US national security officials ordered Beijing Kunlun Tech to sell its majority stake in dating app Grindr in order to avoid potential exploitation by the Chinese government of user data collected by the app. G...
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December 6, 2017
Free Osman Kavala and all political prisoners in Turkey!
On the night of October 18th, world-known Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala was arrested by the police in a plane at the Istanbul Ataturk airport. Since then, he has been detained in prison and is facing violent...
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February 23, 2018
Columbia University: Navigating the Transatlantic Relationship on Digital Issues
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January 17, 2019
Beware of Tech Companies Playing Government
Last April, when 34 technology companies announced their membership of a Cybersecurity Tech Accord, it was portrayed as proof that the private sector was, at long last, taking responsibility for protecting civilians...
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February 2, 2018
Europe’s shameful role in spy-tech exports that led to torture and jail
When young people took to the streets in Iran in 2009, asking “where is my vote?”, student leaders, bloggers and activists were traced to their homes, arrested and tortured. The world was outraged a...
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April 27, 2015
2nd International Conference on Internet Science
2nd International Conference on Internet Science May 27-29 Keynote speech Marietje Schaake: May 28, 16:00 Flagey Building, Rue du Belvédère 27, Brussels The 2nd international conference on Internet Scienc...
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April 23, 2019
The XX Factor
Why do female candidates and politicians receive more negative coverage than men, and why are they seen as less newsworthy? In this episode we look at the case study of Italy with POLITICO reporter Silvia Sciorilli Bor...
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September 18, 2013
Media: Bahrain opposition leader arrested, charged with inciting terrorism - CNN.com
Mohammed Jamjoom and Samira Said, CNN.com, 18.09.2013 A leading opposition figure in Bahrain has been jailed after being charged with "inciting and advocating terrorism," Bahrain's Public Prosecution Office said. Acti...
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March 12, 2013
Video: Marietje Schaake on dual use items
A speech about the role of the European Parliament in the dual use export framework, the digital arms trade from European businesses to repressive regimes and the extraterritorial impact of legislation and measures. When...
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September 15, 2016
Euractiv on EU copyright plans
The European Commission presented a plan today (14 September) to charge internet companies for linking to online news following a heated, two-year-long fight over whether the “Google tax” will h...
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November 9, 2016
Trump Presidency demands strong and united Europe
Members of the European Parliament Sophie in 't Veld and Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) respond to the election of Donald Trump:Schaake (Vice-President of the EU-US delegation of the European Parliament):"Americans voted af...
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November 19, 2015
Business and Human Rights (UK Law Society)
Business and Human Rights UK Law Society December 1 UK Law Societies' Joint Office, 85 Avenue de Nerviens, Brussels Business and human rights are often thought of as strange bedfellows, and their interaction...
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November 19, 2015
Business and Human Rights (UK Law Society)
Business and Human Rights UK Law Society December 1 UK Law Societies' Joint Office, 85 Avenue de Nerviens, Brussels Business and human rights are often thought of as strange bedfellows, and their interaction...