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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

January 20, 2011

Plenary speech on Iran, in particular the case of Nasrin Sotoudeh

Mr President, once again, we are forced to speak about human rights in Iran, after Nasrin Sotoudeh was sentenced to 11 years in jail. She is banned from practising law, but let us serve justice. The Rule of Law is...

October 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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

October 24, 2018

The Pressure on Saudi Arabia: What Turkey knows about Khashoggi murder

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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...

April 7, 2017

Plenary speech on the role of platforms, hate speech and fake news

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywn56NVETtU

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

November 20, 2013

Plenary speech on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy

Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Madam President, intensified cooperation in terms of defence is indispensable if Europe wants to play its role on the global stage. But while we are catching up from a fragmented policy, to...

February 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...

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...

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...

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...

March 10, 2011

Plenary speech on Belarus, in particular the cases of Ales Michalevic and Natalia Radin

Mr President, a large number of opposition figures, including former presidential candidates but also journalists and human rights defenders, were arrested after the events of 19 December 2010 in Minsk and they have...

June 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...

October 20, 2013

Plenary speech on the Common Security and Defence Policy

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

June 13, 2013

Plenary speech on the situation of Rohingya Muslims

Marietje Schaake, author − Mr President, the violence, torture, rape, uprooting and destruction of property of Rohingya Muslims in Burma must end. Human Rights Watch speaks of ethnic cleansing and crimes against...

June 14, 2012

Plenary speech on cases of impunity in the Philippines

Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, President Aquino declared that human rights, good governance and the fight against corruption will be a priority. He wants clear policies against extra-ju...

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...

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...

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...

May 19, 2017

Plenary speech and intervention on the situation in Syria

Please find the final resolution on Syria here.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

September 6, 2010

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

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

October 23, 2013

Plenary Speech on the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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(...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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’,...

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...

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...

March 10, 2014

MEP: EU needs to address human rights Saudi Arabia

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

January 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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.,...

January 17, 2018

Plenary speech on the situation in Kenya

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...

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...

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...

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...

September 21, 2015

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

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

December 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...

October 5, 2016

Plenary speech on Syria

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

October 10, 2014

Written questions on the case of Ayatollah Boroujerdi in Iran

On October 9, Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) submitted questions to High Representative Ashton on the case of Ayatollah Boroujerdi in Iran. Please find a plain text version and the official...

October 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...

October 25, 2013

Event: Copyright and Research & Innovation Policy: The Case of Text and Data Mining

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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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

January 16, 2013

Video: Plenary speech on the EU's response towards war in Syria

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

June 1, 2018

Women´s rights defenders in Saudi Arabia

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 https://www.ft.com/content/e607c6b2-28f5-11e7-bc4b-5528796fe35c by: Alan Beattie in BrusselsBrandishing the p...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

May 3, 2017

Arbitration on trial: the US and UK’s fear of the supranational

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

November 21, 2018

The case of EU citizen Matthew Hedges in the UAE

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

November 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

April 2, 2014

Written Question regarding the case of Rena Netjes

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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...

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...

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...

April 2, 2014

Written Question regarding the case of Fusun Erdogan

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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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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".

June 26, 2013

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

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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...

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...

April 7, 2017

Plenary speech on wholesale roaming agreement

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

September 7, 2010

Resolution on the human rights situation in Iran, in particular the cases of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani and Zahra Bahrami

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, notably those concerning human rights, and in particular those of 22 October 2009(1) and 10 February 2010(2), –   having regard to the...

July 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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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’...

March 13, 2013

Plenary resolution on the situation in Egypt

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

October 4, 2010

Speech: "The Life of a Networked Politician" (PDF Europe)

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...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...

March 6, 2013

Egypt: Resolution on behalf of Liberal Group for Strasbourg March plenary

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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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-...

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-...

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'....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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), –   ...

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...

June 1, 2018

The use of IPA funds in Turkey

September 11, 2017

NTV Kenya interview on elections and role of observers

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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:...

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...

January 18, 2011

Press release: MEP calls on EU to defend free speech in wake of Tunisian turmoil

Congratulating the Tunisian people on their persistence in speaking up for opportunities and freedom in the face of violent oppression, ALDE MEP Marietje Schaake (D66,Netherlands) called on the EU to step up its fight fo...

February 16, 2011

Resolution on Uganda: the killing of David Kato

The European Parliament, –   having regard to the international human rights obligations and instruments, including those contained in the UN conventions on human rights and in the European Convention for the Protecti...

March 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...

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...

October 5, 2013

Statement on the postponement of EU-US trade negotiations

Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) responds to the postponement of the 2nd round of negotiations on the Transatlantic Traded and Investment Partnership (TTIP) due to the US Federal Government...

October 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...

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...

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...

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), –...

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...

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...

February 28, 2018

Questions on the implementation of the EU sanction regime against Russia

On 28 February, Marietje Schaake submitted the following written questions, co-signed by 31 colleagues, to the Commission and High Representative Federica Mogherini on the implementation of the EU sanction regime against...

January 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...

September 7, 2015

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

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

September 7, 2015

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

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

November 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...

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...

January 17, 2019

Letter to the Romanian presidency on progress of the dual use file

With great regret I learned that the Council Working Party responsible for the reform of the EU‘s export regime of dual use items was once again unable to reach a Council position in order to start negotiations with Euro...

May 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

April 6, 2011

Resolution on the ban of the elections for the Tibetan government in exile in Nepal

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its resolution of 17 June 2010 on Nepal and its resolution of 26 October 2006 on Tibet, –   having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948, –   h...

June 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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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).

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...

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...

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...

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.

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, –...

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...

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...

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...

August 11, 2016

Letter on the cancellation of the Jean Monnet Scholarship programme

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

December 17, 2014

Joint motion for resolution on the recognition of Palestinian statehood

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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 (...

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...

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...

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...

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...

January 17, 2013

Call for input on report "Press- and Media Freedom in the World"

Before the summer of 2013 the European Parliament will vote on a resolution regarding press- and media freedom in the world. It is essential for the EU to take its responsibility in defending and promoting press- and med...

October 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...

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...

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...

July 2, 2012

EIF Governors on the highest priorities to reach the targets of the Digital Agenda

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 30, 2018

Protection against dumped and subsidised imports from countries not members of the EU

Read the press release here.

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...

March 16, 2011

Press release: Verhofstadt on Libya: "The weak position of the EU makes me sick"

The fall-out from the Japanese tsunami has inevitably dominated media reports and blurred international attention to the rout of the Libyan opposition, left to fend off Gaddafi and his mercenaries by themselves. ALDE Pr...

September 30, 2011

Letter to HR/VP C. Ashton about the imprisonment of Bahraini doctors and medical staff

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November 15, 2018

The extraterritorial effects of US sanctions on Iran for European companies

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

April 2, 2014

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

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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...

February 5, 2019

Europe's stakes in the State of the Union

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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...

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...

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).

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...

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. 

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....

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

March 3, 2017

Future of news, propaganda, fake news and business models

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

October 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...