Results for ‘wq, huawei, zte, 2012, 10, 11’

April 11, 2012

Event: Internet Freedom Seminar - 11 April 2012

Date: 11 April 2012 Location: European Parliament PHS5 B1 Speakers: Ben Wagner, European University Institute in Florence Kristo Lehtonen, Nokia Siemens Networks Luis Neves, Deutsche Telekom Antoan...

April 11, 2012

Event: ACTA stakeholder hearing - 11 April 2012

Event Date: 11 April 2012 Location: European Parliament room PHS3 C050 Speakers: Mike Masnick - TechDirt Prof. Julian Kinderlerer - European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) Jan Malino...

April 11, 2012

Event: ACTA stakeholder hearing - 11 April 2012

Event Date: 11 April 2012 Location: European Parliament room PHS3 C050 Speakers: Mike Masnick - TechDirt Prof. Julian Kinderlerer - European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) Jan Malino...

April 11, 2012

Event: Internet Freedom Seminar - 11 April 2012

Date: 11 April 2012 Location: European Parliament PHS5 B1 Speakers: Ben Wagner, European University Institute in Florence Kristo Lehtonen, Nokia Siemens Networks Luis Neves, Deutsche Telekom Antoan...

April 11, 2012

Event: ACTA stakeholder hearing - 11 april 2012

Event Date: 11 April 2012 Location: European Parliament room PHS3 C050 Speakers: Mike Masnick - TechDirt Prof. Julian Kinderlerer - European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) Jan Ma...

October 11, 2012

Written questions: EU's assessment of security risks of Huawei Technologies and ZTE Inc.

Please find the answer of the Commission here.

November 26, 2018

US security assessment of Huawei technologies

According to US media, the US government has briefed at least two EU Member States to persuade wireless and internet providers in these countries to avoid telecommunications equipment from China's Huawei Technologies Co....

October 19, 2016

Workshop 08/11 Partnership Responsible Mineral Sourcing

November 12, 2018

11 Developments In Govtech That You Really Need To Know

Almost three thousand corporates, startups, civil servants, investors, politicians and academics are attending a conference opening in Paris this morning to build stronger links between governments and business. T...

October 5, 2016

Event 07/11 Algorithmic accountability and transparency

<>The main idea behind this public roundtable is to discuss which options the European Union has to improve the accountability and/or the transparency of the algorithms that underpin many business models and platfo...

October 12, 2016

Digital Social Innovation Policy Event 08/11

Digital platforms are providing new, successful ways to involve people in influencing and developing public policies, collaborate with other citizens on addressing social challenges, and developing solutions that addres...

January 23, 2013

Event: World Summit on the Information Society+10

February 25 Marietje Schaake will speak at the UNESCO Conference WSIS+10 in Paris. She will speak in a plenary session which will address Freedom, Rights and Ethics, focussing on online civil rights and digital freedom....

April 28, 2017

Top 10 most pro-EU young MEPs

 

December 14, 2015

Marietje Schaake welcomes WSIS+10 outcome document

This week government leaders from more than 190 countries will assemble for the 10 Year Review of the World Summit on the information society (WSIS+10 in UN-lingo) at the UN in New York, one of the most important for...

June 13, 2016

WQ on forced data localisation in EU foreign policy

Today MEP Marietje Schaake asked the following written question to the European Commission. Last week Iran ordered all 'foreign messaging companies’ like Telegram to store data they hold about Iranian users...

September 19, 2012

Event: Paneldiscussie bij de WRR Lecture 2012 - 22 november 2012

De jaarlijkse WRR Lecture werd in 2012 uitgesproken door Ron Deibert, hoogleraar Politieke Wetenschappen en directeur van het Canada Centre for Global Security Studies and the Citizen Lab aan de Munk School of Global Aff...

April 3, 2012

Visit: London April 2012

April 14, 2012

Visit: Tunisia April 2012

May 16, 2012

Visit: Washington May 2012 - GMF Meeting

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...

June 14, 2012

Visit: Stockholm June 2012 - EuroDig

May 31, 2012

Visit: Berlin May 2012 - ECFR

March 30, 2012

Visit: Barcelona March 2012 - Liberal International

November 6, 2012

Visit: Baku November 2012 - Internet Governance Forum

September 28, 2012

Visit: Rabat September 2012 - GMF Atlantic Dialogue

March 19, 2012

Visit: Toronto 2012 - Toronto Cyber Dialogue

December 20, 2012

Media: ACTA in 2012: From Desperation to Inspiration - Computerworld UK

The European Commission has announced that it is withdrawing its referral of ACTA to the European Court of Justice. If you had forgotten about that particular detail, you're probably not alone: so much happened with ACTA...

September 13, 2012

Visit: Berlin September 2012 - Conference "The Internet and Human Rights"

May 7, 2012

Visit: Oslo May 2012 - Oslo Freedom Forum

May 1, 2012

Visit: Cairo May 2012 - European Parliament delegation

April 18, 2012

Visit: Stockholm April 2012 - Stockholm Internet Forum

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October 19, 2012

Visit: Abidjan October 2012 - Liberal International

October 5, 2012

Visit: Budapest October 2012 - Budapest Cyber Conference

February 3, 2013

Visit: Munich January 2012 - Munich Security Conference

May 10, 2012

Visit: Istanbul May 2012 - European Weekendschool

November 14, 2012

Visit: Monaco November 2012 - Monaco Media Forum

August 22, 2012

Visit: Berlin August 2012 - Campus Party

September 24, 2012

Media: What is stewardship in cyberspace? - Cyber Dialogue 2012

Marietje Schaake spoke at the Cyber Dialogue 2012 in Toronto. The video below gives an impression of the conference and its main topics. Cyber Dialogue 2012 - What is Stewardship in Cyberspace from Munk School on...

December 22, 2012

NRC - Dagboek 2012 "Een feest voor demonstranten en dictators"

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October 28, 2012

Visit: New York October 2012 - Delegation United Nations General Assembly

September 2, 2012

Visit: Charlotte, NC September 2012 - Democratic National Convention

October 16, 2012

Visit: Bucharest October 2012 - ALDE External Group Meeting

November 16, 2012

Video: Monaco Media Forum 2012: Kickoff Conversation on "Whose Bits?"

The Monaco Media Forum brings together leaders of new and traditional media for two and a half days of high-level discussions about the future of online, broadcast and print communications. Marietje participated in a "ki...

June 6, 2012

Panel debate: Reinventing foreign policy? Re:publica Berlin May 2012

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...

November 29, 2012

Visit: Washington D.C. November 2012 - Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue

November 16, 2012

Request for comments: Draft Parliamentary resolution on WCIT-2012 (text has been tabled)

Next week the European Parliament will have a debate on the upcoming WCIT-2012 in Dubai. All the political Groups in the Parliament are currently working on their draft Resolution, setting out their ideas and prioriti...

April 25, 2012

Event: EIF Breakfast Debate - Foreign Policy and Human Rights Aspects of ICT - 25 April 2012

Date:25 April 2010 Locations: Private Salon, European Parliament in Brussels Speakers: Andrea Glorioso, European Commission DG INFSO Margaret Wachenfeld, Institute for Human Rights and Business Daniel Calingae...

October 9, 2012

Flash: Iranians Nasrin Sotoudeh and Jafar Panahi shortlisted for Sakharov Prize 2012

The Committee on Human Rights of the European Parliament today shortlisted Iranian lawyer and human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh and the Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi for the Sakharov prize 2012. Ms Sotoudeh was...

September 19, 2012

Event: Paneldiscussie over Iran en screening The Green Wave - 25 september 2012

In De Balie ging Marietje Schaake (MEP D66) in gesprek met Faraz Sanei (HRW onderzoeker Iran en Bahrein) en Farinaz Aryanfar (politiek vluchteling en Iraanse activiste) over de Groene Revolutie in Iran voorafgaand aan ee...

November 26, 2012

Blog: MEPs want EU to defend digital freedoms at WCIT-2012 in Dubai

MEPs want EU to defend digital freedoms at WCIT-2012 in Dubai Last week the European Parliament discussed EU priorities for the upcoming WCIT meeting in Dubai from 3-14 December, which seeks to update the International...

September 24, 2012

Save the date - "Free speech in a hyper connected world" - 9 October 2012, Brussels

Save the date: 9 October 2012 Panel discussion: "Free speech in a hyper connected world" European Parliament,Brussels Room ASP A1E-2 09.30 - 11.30 hours * * Rapid technological developments make people across the...

July 9, 2018

MEPS raise concerns on digital security measures

A group of more than 30 MEPs sent the following letter to European Parliament Tajani, and Secretary General Welle. Dear President Tajani,   Dear Secretary General Welle,      ...

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...

November 11, 2015

Written Questions on the ISIL terrorist listing

On November 11, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions in response to the leaked Russian draft proposals on the Syrian c...

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...

November 11, 2011

Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Technology exported to Iran by EU‑based companies which is used to violate human rights

Parliamentary questions11 November 2011 E-010306/2011   Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE)  Subject: VP/HR — Technology exported to Iran by EU‑based companies which...

March 14, 2012

Resolution on the situation in Belarus

Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Belarus, in particular those of 14 February 2012(1), 15 September 2011(2), 12 May 2011(3), 10 March 2011(4), 20 J...

June 27, 2016

Telecom rules for the Digital Single Market – what should the Commission do?, Brussel

On Wednesday 29 June 2016, Marietje Schaake will give a keynote speech during the event Telecom rules for the Digital Single Market – what should the Commission do? The agenda is as followed: 09:30-10:00 Registration an...

July 6, 2015

Blog: Hacking Team company at receiving end of hacks

Hacking Team, a major Italian manufacturer of malware for governmental use, appears to have been hacked. It is unknown how or by whom, but in theory it is possible it was hacked with help of its own products. Ir...

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...

March 1, 2011

Parliamentary Question: Bringing Iran before the International Court of Justice

Parliamentary questions1 March 2011 E-001675/2011   Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE)  Subject: Bringing Iran before the International Court of Justice  This que...

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...

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...

February 15, 2012

Resolution on the situation in Syria

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, –   having regard to the Foreign Affairs Council’s conclusions on Syria of 10 October,  14 November and 1 December 2011 and 23 Januar...

September 14, 2015

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

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

May 31, 2013

Net neutrality event: Guaranteeing Competition and the Open Internet in Europe

View event summary: View the entire event: --- Access, MEP Marietje Schaake and MEP Sabine Verheyen are pleased to invite you to the event: “Guaranteeing Competition and the Open Internet in Europe” A d...

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...

January 12, 2016

Written Question about the Appendix letter to the EU-Turkey deal

On January 12, Marietje Schaake submitted the following priority Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the Appendix letter to the EU-Turkey deal. Author: Marietje Schaake Subjec...

January 20, 2016

Plenary speech on the situation in the South East of Turkey

On January 20, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the situation in the South East of Turkey. Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Madam President, the deal on migration that Mr Timmermans rushed through at...

September 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...

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...

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 20, 2016

Plenair debat over de associatie-overeenkomsten met Georgië, Moldavië en Oekraïne

Op 20 januari sprak Marietje Schaake tijdens het plenaire debat over de associatie-overeenkomsten met Georgië, Moldavië en Oekraïne. Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Associatieakkoorden helpen de EU om allerlei afsp...

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...

March 22, 2012

Parliamentary Questions: Price-tagging of artefacts in Turkey

Parliamentary questions22 March 2012 E-003115/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Price-tagging of artefacts in Turkey Turkey has reportedly(1) taken...

May 22, 2012

Resolution on Ukraine

Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Ukraine, in particular its resolutions of 9 June 2011(1), 27 October 2011(2) and 1 December 2011(3), –   havin...

January 21, 2015

Video: Hearing on human rights and technologies

Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries Wednesday 21 January 2015, 9.00-11.30 Please find below the video registration of the...

September 18, 2012

Own initiative report on a Digital Freedom Strategy in EU Foreign Policy

MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on a Digital Freedom Strategy in EU Foreign Policy (2012/2094(INI)) The European Parliament, –    having regard to the resolution of the UN Human Rights Council of...

February 2, 2015

Debat Model European Parliament Forum

Debat Model European Parliament Forum Datum: 16 februari Tijd: 10:30 - 11:45 uur Emmauscollege, Rotterdam Marietje Schaake neemt deel aan een paneldebat met enkele andere Nederlandse Europarlementariërs in het...

December 14, 2015

Written Questions on Turkey detaining 3,000 refugees after EU deal

On December 14, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the detention of about 3,000 migrants and refugees in Turkey. Author: Marietje Schaak...

April 18, 2012

Resolution on the situation in Mali

Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, –   having regard to the Strategy for Security and Development in the Sahel, adopted in March 2011, –   having regard to the UN Security Council statements on...

December 10, 2015

Letter to European Commission President Juncker and First Vice-President Timmermans on the deal between the EU and Turkey

On December 10, Marietje Schaake together with 33 other Members of the European Parliament sent an open letter to European Commission President Juncker and First Vice-President Timmermans. It requests the Commission t...

March 13, 2012

Resolution on Kazakhstan

Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, –   having regard to the general provisions on the Union’s external action laid down in Article 21 TEU, and the procedure for the conclusion of international agre...

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...

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...

December 2, 2015

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

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

December 1, 2015

Schaake responds to ruling ECHR Turkey

In an important ruling today, the European Court of Human Rights ruled unanimously that Turkey violated the right to freedom of expression of three Turkish academics by blocking access to YouTube for two years between Ma...

January 25, 2016

Commission letter to Turkey on renewing accession negotiations

Mid-October 2015 a hastily agreed deal between the EU and Turkey was announced. On 29 November it was formalized, when Vice-President of the Commission, Frans Timmermans officially announced the deal with Turkey, regardi...

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 5, 2016

EU needs to condemn Russian violations of human rights

Marietje Schaake, Member of the European Parliament (ALDE/D66), urges the European Union to continue to condemn the violations of human rights by Russia. Yesterday, the European Parliament voted on a resolution about the...

September 10, 2015

Written Questions on an Inter-institutional task-force on Iran

On September 10, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on an Inter-institutional task-force on Iran. Author: Ma...

November 24, 2015

Additional positions

Marietje Schaake has several additional positions, all unpaid. 1. Member, European Council on Foreign Affairs 2. Chair of the Board of Advisors, KNVI 3. Member, Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace 4. Mem...

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...

November 11, 2015

D66: Europa moet zero-rating tegengaan

D66-Europarlementariër Marietje Schaake roept de Europese Commissie op om een helder standpunt tegen zero-rating in te nemen. Op verzoek van de Europese Liberale fractie (ALDE) geeft Commissaris Oettinger vandaag een sta...

February 8, 2013

Media: EC publishes Cyber Security Strategy, MEPs unsatisfied - New Europe

Nerea Rial, New Europe, 07.02.2013 "A secure internet protects our freedoms and rights and our ability to do business. It's time to take coordinated action - the cost of not acting is much higher than the cost of acti...

July 12, 2017

Save Net Neutrality!

Here is the message from Marietje Schaake on the Internet-Wide Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality in the US. Marietje Schaake on netneutrality 12-11-2015 Internet Governance Forum 2015: Joint Declaration 27-10-201...

April 18, 2012

Resolution on the situation in Burma/Myanmar

Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, –   having regard to Articles 18 to 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) of 1948, –   having regard to Article 25 of the International Covena...

November 6, 2018

Damen's export of patrol vessels to the Libyan coast guard

On the 26th of October, newspaper NRC and ‘Lighthouse reports’ revealed that Damen shipyards in 2012 sold 8 patrol vessels to the Libyan coastguard (1). At least three of those vessels, equipped with machine guns are cur...

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...

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...

December 1, 2015

Media (Cumhuriyet) - Can’ı verdik, 3 milyar aldık, peki kârda mıyız?

On December 1, Marietje Schaake appeared in the following article on Cumhuriyet. Can’ı verdik, 3 milyar aldık, peki kârda mıyız? Can Dündar ve Erdem Gül’ün tutuklanmasının hemen ardından yapılan Avrupa Birliği zir...

November 24, 2015

Nevenfuncties

Alle nevenfuncties van Marietje Schaake zijn onbezoldigd. 1. Lid, European Council on Foreign Affairs 2. Lid, Raad van Bestuur, Iran Human Rights Documentation Center 3. Lid, Global Commission on Internet G...

January 8, 2016

VP Timmermans must address key concerns in Ankara, not only EU's interest to curb the flows of refugees

When European Commissioner and First Vice-President of the Commission Frans Timmermans concluded his hastily negotiated deal with Turkey, the ALDE group was very critical. Opening negotiating chapters and paying 3 billio...

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...

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...

February 3, 2016

D66: Nederland moet transparantie in internationale rechtszaken garanderen

D66-Europarlementariër Marietje Schaake en Tweede Kamerlid Kees Verhoeven willen dat het Nederlandse kabinet de transparantie vergroot in rechtszaken die voortkomen uit de investeringsbescherming in handelsverdragen. Er...

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), –...

February 15, 2012

Resolution on Egypt: recent developments

Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Egypt, in particular that of 17 November 2011 on Egypt, in particular the case of blogger Alaa Abd El-Fattah(1),...

November 27, 2015

EU-Turkey cooperation on refugee crisis must be based on respect for fundamental rights

Ahead of meeting of the EU heads of state or government with Turkey, taking place on Sunday in Brussels, the ALDE Group in the European Parliament calls on Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council, to address t...

February 22, 2016

MEP: American commitments crucial in TTIP negotiations

Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), wants the American side in the negotiations on a trade agreement between the European Union and the United States to show real ambition. Today, the twelfth...

March 31, 2015

MEP responds to acquittal 236 suspects in Balyoz/Sledgehammer case

Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE) responds to the acquittal of 236 suspects in the infamous Balyoz/Sledgehammer case in Turkey. "Although a mass acquittal is troubling the same way a mass con...

March 6, 2015

Panel: 'The Internet Opportunity'

'The Internet Opportunity' Organised by EDiMA & CCIA March 24, 2015 | 08:30-12:45 Residence Palace, Rue de la Loi 155, Brussels The Internet Opportunity is organised by EDiMA (the European Association...

May 16, 2019

Opinion: Governments must halt the spread of commercial spyware

By Marietje Schaake This week’s revelation that hackers exploited software vulnerabilities in the WhatsApp messaging platform to inject spyware developed by the Israeli technology company NSO Group has shocked many. But...

March 14, 2012

Resolution on human rights violations in Bahrain

Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions of 7 July 2011(1) on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in the context of the situation in the Arab world and...

May 23, 2012

Resolution on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan

Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Azerbaijan, in particular those concerning human rights, –   having regard to the recommendat...

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...

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...

November 16, 2011

Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Syria: Italian company building monitoring centre in Damascus

16 November 2011 P-010489/2011  Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE)  Subject: VP/HR — Syria: Italian company building monitoring centre in Damascus  On 4 November 2...

October 2, 2015

The 11th Bodrum Roundtable

The 11th Bodrum Roundtable From 9-11 October, Marietje Schaake will attend the 11th Bodrum Roundtable, a conference organised by the Centre for Economics and Foreign Policy Studies (EDAM) in co-operation with the...

March 6, 2015

Panel: 'The Internet Opportunity'

'The Internet Opportunity' Organised by EDiMA & CCIA March 24, 2015 | 08:30-12:45 Residence Palace, Rue de la Loi 155, Brussels The Internet Opportunity is organised by EDiMA (the European Association...

June 17, 2013

Media: Differing Views on Privacy Shape Europe’s Response to U.S. Surveillance Program - New York Times

Steven Erlanger and Jack Ewing, New York Times, 14.06.2013 Olaf Storbeck, a German columnist, has decided to “ditch Googlemail b/c Prism,” he wrote on Twitter. A London-based writer for Reuters, he is now a customer o...

December 1, 2015

Blog: EU must not allow Kremlin to obstruct the trade agreement with Ukraine

Today, the 1st of December, a new round of trilateral talks between the European Union, Ukraine and Russia will take place, to discuss the implementation of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement between the EU...

January 17, 2013

Overview Parliamentary activities Ms Schaake on Bahrain

1. Human rights violations in Bahrain, Resolution of 15 March 2012. 2. Bahrein, Resolution of 27 October 2011 3. Situation in Syria, Yemen en Bahrain in the context of the Arab world and North-Africa, Resolution of...

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....

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...

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...

November 15, 2013

Does pursuing investment protection in TTIP signal more transatlantic mistrust?

Today American and European negotiating teams in Brussels will wrap up a second formal round of negotiations on an envisaged Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Certainly, the wave of NSA revelations h...

May 22, 2012

Resolution on the fight against homophobia in Europe

Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, –   having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Chil...

January 6, 2016

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

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

March 13, 2014

Event: “Crunch time for the Israeli-Palestinian talks: What are the prospects for peace and where does Europe fit?”

“Crunch time for the Israeli-Palestinian talks: What are the prospects for peace and where does Europe fit?” European Parliament, Friday 21st March Room ASP 3G2, Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Brussels The European Co...

April 18, 2012

Parliamentary Question: VP/HR - German ship carrying Iranian arms for Syrian regime

Parliamentary Questions18 April 2012  Question for written answer E-004020/2012 to the Commission (Vice-President / High Representative) Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR - German ship carrying Ira...

June 9, 2010

Parliamentary Question: 'Gag law' in Italy

Parliamentary questions9 June 2010 O-0086/2010 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Sonia Alfano, Sophia in 't Veld, Luigi de Magistris, Marietje Schaake, Cecilia Wikström, Leonidas Donskis, Nathali...

January 26, 2012

Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Russian ship carrying arms for Syrian regime reaching Syria through Cyprus

Parliamentary questions26 January 2012 E-000493/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission (Vice-President/High Representative) Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE) and Annemie N...

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...

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...

February 14, 2019

Oyub Titiev in Chechnya

Plenary speech Resolution European Parliament resolution of 14 February 2019 on the situation in Chechnya and the case of Oyub Titiev (2019/2562(RSP)) The European Parliament, –  having regard to its pr...

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...

January 30, 2012

Resolution on Iran and its nuclear programme

Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, –   having regard to the statement of 22 January 2011 by the EU High Representative on behalf of the E3+...

December 20, 2011

Letter to HR/VP Ashton about internet disconnection and surveillance in Syria

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September 30, 2011

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

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August 27, 2018

Enforcement of EU gun control laws in relation to 3d printed guns

In the EU it is prohibited to illicitly manufacture or traffic in firearms, their parts and components, according to Regulation 258/2012 of 14 March 2012. Similarly, amendments to Council Directive 91/477/EEC on control...

August 16, 2011

Letter to HR/VP C. Ashton about the rule of law in Egypt

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December 5, 2012

Letter to President Barroso on the need for copyright reform

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November 1, 2011

Letter to HR/VP C. Ashton about the rule of law in Egypt

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April 12, 2011

Letter to HR/VP C. Ashton about the imprisonment of blogger Maikel Nabil in Egypt

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May 4, 2012

Letter to Commissioner Malmström about Algerian democracy and rights activist Mr Mourad Dhina

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April 30, 2015

Plenary speech & Resolution on the situation of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria

Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the people in Yarmouk, Syria, face a particularly horrible situation, as do many other innocent people in Syria. They are attacked by the nihilist jihadis...

June 14, 2012

Letter to Prime Minister Erdoğan on remarks about abortion in Turkey

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May 23, 2012

Resolution on the possible withdrawal of Venezuela from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Venezuela, namely that of 24 May 2007 on the Radio Caracas TV channel case(1), that of 23 October 2008 on politic...

March 12, 2012

Parliamentary Question: Online distribution of audiovisual works

Parliamentary questions12 March 2012 E-002768/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Morten Løkkegaard (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Online distribution of audiovisual works...

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...

March 27, 2019

Ten European lawmakers say they voted against pivotal copyright amendment by accident

Ten members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have said they voted against a crucial amendment to yesterday’s controversial Copyright Directive by accident. The legislation was approved by the EU Parliament yesterd...

June 19, 2012

Parliamentary Question: Vessels carrying Russian weapons to Bashar Al-Assad regime through EU waters

On 9 June 2012 it was reported that on 26 May 2012 Russian-made weapons were delivered by a vessel, registered under the name "Professor Katsman", in the Syrian harbourof Tartus1. The vessel is said to be registered to N...

May 11, 2011

Resolution on Azerbaijan

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Azerbaijan, in particular that of 17 December 2009(1), –   having regard to its resolutions of 20 May 2010(2) on the need for an EU strategy...

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...

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...

February 5, 2016

Global Commission on Internet Governance

From February 18-19, Marietje Schaake will attend the (private) meeting of the Global Commission on Internet Governance in California. The Global Commission on Internet Governance was established in Janu...

May 16, 2012

Letter to HR/VP Ashton on military trials in Egypt

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May 8, 2012

Letter to HR/VP Ashton about the situation in Bahrain

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December 12, 2011

Letter to the US Congress about the SOPA and PIPA bills

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January 28, 2011

Letter to HR/VP C. Ashton about internet disconnection in Egypt

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February 23, 2011

Parliamentary Question: Hungarian media law

Parliamentary questions23 February 2011 E-001618/2011   Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Renate Weber (ALDE) , Baroness Sarah Ludford (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (...

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...

May 22, 2012

Written Declaration on Open and Collaborative Government

Click on this button if you wish to sign WD 19/2012 (MEP's only) The internet has created an increasing expectation of transparency in society. The European Parliament should aim to lead by example, providing institut...

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...

June 5, 2015

Violence and Terror: A comprehensive solution for stopping Daesh

Violence and Terror: A comprehensive solution for stopping Daesh June 15 Friends of Europe With its strategy of terror and violence, Daesh (also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) is wreaking...

December 12, 2018

Conclusion of the EU-Japan partnership agreement

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

January 14, 2016

Council of Europe confirms strict interpretation net neutrality

Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) welcomes the new net neutrality guidelines from the Council of Europe. Schaake: “The recommendations of the Council of Europe clearly state that net neutralit...

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...

June 5, 2015

Violence and Terror: A comprehensive solution for stopping Daesh

Violence and Terror: A comprehensive solution for stopping Daesh June 15 Friends of Europe With its strategy of terror and violence, Daesh (also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) is wreaking...

June 8, 2011

Resolution on the situation in Madagascar

The European Parliament, –   having regard to Articles 8 and 9 of the Cotonou Agreement, concerning political dialogue and respect for human rights respectively, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Mad...

November 6, 2012

Media: Digital Freedoms and Human Rights in a Hyper-Connected World - MIND

Read the entire publication below Marietje Schaake, MIND, 06.11.2012 A selection of different developments around technologies and human rights remind us of the vast scope of these emerging crossroads. A video clip...

October 26, 2012

MEP: "Sakharov-prize for Iranians is support for Iranian people."

D66 Press ReleaseStrasbourg, 26 October 2012 MEP: Sakharov Prize is support for all Iranian people Dutch MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) welcomes the news that the Sakharov Prize this year will be awarded to the Ir...

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...

June 21, 2013

Event: Export Control Conference

On June 26th, Marietje Schaake will give a keynote address during the 2013 Export Control Conference, organized by the Irish Presidency and the European Commission. Schaake will discuss the importance of controlling the...

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...

April 22, 2016

Blog: Europe, do not fall into Obama's TTIP trap

This weekend, President Obama will visit Europe. Together with Chancellor Merkel, he will be at the official opening of the Hannover Messe, the biggest industrial fair in Germany. He will also meet together with Merkel,...

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...

November 10, 2011

Draft Resolution about ACTA crowdsourced

During the ACTA negotiations, the Parliament had a chance to make it's voice heard. I crowdsourced the resolution, to gain valuable input from members of the public. You can find the document here. [embed]/wp-content/...

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...

January 27, 2015

Amendments to 2014 Progress Report on Turkey

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTIONto wind up the debate on the statement by the Commission pursuant to Rule 123(2) of the Rules of Procedure on 2014 Commission Progress Report on Turkey (2014/2953(RSP)) Kati Piri on...

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...

February 23, 2016

EU and US must work together to create global, modern investment protection

We frequently hear about the bad practices of companies that sue states for large sums of money. They make improper use of investment protection provisions in trade agreements: ISDS. The link with TTIP is often made. But...

February 13, 2019

Reaction European copyright deal

Today the European Parliament and the Council found a compromise on the reform of the EU´s copyright laws. Marietje Schaake: "After months of negotiations this result is one big disappointment. Upload filters will incre...

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...

February 14, 2011

Resolution on media law in Hungary

The European Parliament, –   having regard to Articles 2, 3, 6 and 7 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), Articles 49, 56, 114, 167 and 258 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), Article 11 o...

October 22, 2015

D66 wil definitie netneutraliteit scherp verankerd in Europese wetten

D66-Europarlementariër Marietje Schaake heeft voorstellen ingediend om netneutraliteit scherper vast te leggen in het Telecom Single Market pakket. Volgende week stemt het Europees Parlement over het onderhandelingsresul...

March 29, 2012

Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Participation of Omar al-Bashir in Arab League Summit on Syria

Parliamentary questions29 March 2012 E-003465/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Norica Nicolai (ALDE) , Marielle de Sarnez (ALDE) , Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE)...

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...

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 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...

July 6, 2010

Resolution on the situation in Kyrgyzstan

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, in particular those of 12 May 2005 and 6 May 2010, –   having regard to its resolution of 20 February 2008 on a...

February 1, 2013

Media: viEUws interview on digital freedom, net neutrality, copyright reform and stopping digital arms trade

Marietje Schaake spoke to viEUw's Jennifer Baker about her recently adopted report on A Digital Freedom Strategy in the EU's Foreign Policy and related policies that are part of the EU's Digital Agenda, like intellectual...

April 19, 2012

Parliamentary Question: Recent G-8 ‘Non-paper on intellectual property rights protection’

Parliamentary questions19 April 2012 E-004052/2012 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Recent G-8 ‘Non-paper on intellectual property rights protection’ Judg...

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...

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 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...

November 29, 2012

Invitation: 4/12 - Roundtable on Bahrain: How to step-up the EU's response to ongoing Human Rights violations?

Marietje Schaake MEP & FIDH cordially invite you to a working group roundtable on Bahrain: How to step-up the EU's response to ongoing Human Rights violations? Tuesday, December 4th 2012 / from 08.30 - 10.00...

March 25, 2013

Media: Toronto Cyber Dialogue 2013

On March 17 and 18 Marietje Schaake attended the Toronto Cyber Dialogue, organized by the Citizen Lab and the Canada Centre for Global Security Studies of the University of Toronto. The Cyber Dialogue convenes an influen...

June 8, 2019

GLOBSEC: Leading Europe, closing remarks

Please watch the closing session of GLOBSEC 2019 here, starting at 1:11:00.

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...

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...

March 12, 2012

Resolution on the situation in Nigeria

Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, –   having regard to the statements by Vice-President/High Representative Ashton of 26 December 2011 on the Christmas Day bombings and of 22 January 2012 on the b...

November 9, 2011

Parliamentary Question: Role of EU-based ICT companies in human right violations (particularly in Syria)

Parliamentary questions9 November 2011 O-000294/2011   Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Marietje Schaake, Niccolò Rinaldi, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Marielle De Sarnez, Kristiina Ojuland, Giommari...

November 17, 2011

Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Syria: Italian company building monitoring centre in Damascus

Parliamentary questions17 November 2011 E-010948/2011   Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE)  Subject: VP/HR — Syria: Italian company building monitoring centre in Dam...

December 9, 2015

MEP: cross-border access to online music and films essential for a European digital single market

The European Commission today presented a regulation for portability of content such as music and films in Europe. It also presented a communication on copyright. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE)...

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...

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...

December 17, 2014

Joint motion for resolution on the recognition of Palestinian statehood

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December 8, 2017

Ronhingya should be on agenda of Foreign Affairs Council

On 7 December, Marietje Schaake together with S&D MEP Neena Gill and other colleagues, sent the below letter to High Representative Mogherini. Together they urged to include the situation of the Rohingya on the Foreign A...

November 30, 2015

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

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

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...

January 10, 2018

Kenyan elections: EU EOM releases final report

EU EOM releases final report and makes 29 recommendations for reforms in Kenya to improve future elections. Please view the remote press conference of 10 January in Brussels here.Press release Brussels, 10 January 201...

March 8, 2016

Debat Associatieverdrag Oekraïne

Op vrijdag 11 maart zal Marietje Schaake in debat gaan met Europarlementariër Dennis de Jong van de SP over het associatieverdrag met Oekraïne. Het debat vindt plaats in Castricum.

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...

October 15, 2015

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

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

July 17, 2014

Response Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) to adoption resolution on freedom of expression in Egypt

Today, on the initiative of Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), the European Parliament adopted a resolution about the restriction of freedom of expression in Egypt. Schaake responds: "I am...

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...

February 2, 2016

Trade priority for 2016: dumped goods from China

One of the most important issues that will be discussed this year in the area of international trade is how the EU should deal with goods that are brought onto the European market by China for a very low price, which...

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...

October 25, 2011

Resolution on the current developments in Ukraine

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Ukraine, –   having regard to the 2010 Country Progress Report on Ukraine and to the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) Review of 25 May 20...

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...

October 31, 2017

Dangerous political stand-off, uncontested election and assaults on institutions damage Kenya’s democracy

Nairobi, 31 October 2017  The European Union election observation mission (EU EOM) Kenya 2017 today issued its preliminary statement on the 26 October presidential election, pointing to actions on both sides...

July 19, 2016

Support for Syria

On 11 July, VP/HR Mogherini replied to a letter by Marietje Schaake and colleagues on the lack of progress in transferring funds to help Syrian refugees. 

October 29, 2015

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

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

March 14, 2012

Resolution on Palestine: raids by Israeli forces on Palestinian TV stations

Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, –   having regard to the statement of 3 March 2012 by the spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton concerning the closure of two Palestinian televisio...

November 14, 2018

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

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

November 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

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...

October 27, 2017

Communique international observation missions Kenya

COMMUNIQUE FOLLOWING THE MEETING OF THE HEADS OF INTERNATIONAL ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE FRESHPRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN KENYA Nairobi- 27th of October 2017 We the Heads of the undersigned international obser...

June 6, 2014

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

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

November 26, 2014

Seminar: Communicating Democratic Values

Audio Please find the audio recording of the seminar below (or download). INTRODUCTION 9:15 Marietje Schaake – Member of European Parliament – Introduction PANEL 1: CHALLENGES 9:30 - 10:45...

March 11, 2015

MEP: anti-terror cooperation with Arab League only when human rights are respected

On 20 January, EU foreign policy chief Mogherini and Arab League Secretary General El-Araby signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further their cooperation. According to Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaa...

June 30, 2015

D66: Voorlopig akkoord Telecompakket is verwaterd compromis

Tot diep in de nacht heeft het Europees Parlement onderhandeld met de Raad en de Commissie over het TelecomPakket, en er is een voorlopig akkoord bereikt. Het Lets Voorzitterschap moet nog formeel akkoord krijgen van de...

June 12, 2013

European Parliament key debate on situation in Turkey

On the initiative of the Liberal Group in the European Parliament MEPs will debate the current situation in Turkey. Political groups have drafted a Joint Motion for Resolution that will be the basis of the debate, dur...

January 18, 2018

Developments in Tunisa

Following developments in Tunisia, Marietje Schaake today submitted written questions to the European Commission about the EU response and EU-Tunisia relations. ---In early January, protests erupted in Tunisia following...

February 19, 2013

Media: Was macht Herr zu Guttenberg für die Netzfreiheit? - Netpolitik.org

André Rebentisch, netzpolitik.org, 19.02.2013 Was macht eigentlich Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg und die No Disconnect Strategie (NDS) der EU zur Netzfreiheit? Zur Bilanz der Beratertätigkeit von Herrn zu Guttenbergfragt...

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...

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...

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...

September 10, 2015

MEP: EU must speak out against human rights violations Azerbaijan

Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), wants the European Commission, the High Representative and the Member States to speak out against human rights violations in Azerbaijan. Today the European...

September 27, 2012

Media: Internet freedom in danger, report says - New Europe

Due to the large number of countries that are currently minimizing liberty on the internet, the US Freedom House has published the report Freedom on the Net 2012, which analyses the impact of new rules and laws that affe...

March 13, 2013

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

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

July 16, 2012

Media: Evidence Shows Syrian Security Got Comms From West - The Associated Press

Evidence Shows Syrian Security Got Comms From West by The Associated Press, 16 July 2012 LONDON (AP) — As violence began racing through Syria last year, two European contractors were putting the finishing touches on an...

November 26, 2014

Seminar: Communicating Democratic Values

Audio Please find the audio recording of the seminar below (or download). INTRODUCTION 9:15 Marietje Schaake – Member of European Parliament – Introduction PANEL 1: CHALLENGES 9:30 - 10:45...

October 16, 2017

EU EOM Kenya: Progress update

Statement EU EOM Kenya 2017: 18 RECOMMENDATIONS  PROGRESS UPDATE  (link to pdf)  Nairobi, 16 October 2017 On 14 September the EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) published an Interim Statement w...

June 22, 2015

European Trade Policy Day (European Commission)

European Trade Policy Day European Commission 23 June Management Centre Europe (MCE), Rue de l'Aqueduc 118, Brussels Find the full programme and more information here. The event will be live-streamed....

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...

October 6, 2012

Media: Free to choose - Economist

Governments and internet firms are wrestling with the rules for free speech online.The Economist, 06-10-2012 THE arrest of a senior executive rarely brings helpful headlines. But when Brazilian authorities briefly detai...

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 21, 2012

Press release - MEP: "Decisive vote against ACTA"

D66 Press Release Brussels 21 June 2012 MEP: "Decisive vote against ACTA" MEP Marietje Schaake is delighted with the rejection of the controversial ACTA agreement in the committee for International Trade (INTA) in the...

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...

June 14, 2013

Presentation HRW Bahrain report “Interfere, Restrict, Control: Restraints on Freedom of Association”

In advance of the ministerial meeting between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council taking place in Bahrain on June 30, 2013, Human Rights Watch is pleased to invite you to the launch of a new report, “‘Int...

October 20, 2010

Resolution on forced evictions in Zimbabwe

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its numerous previous resolutions on Zimbabwe, most recently that of 8 July 2010(1), –   having regard to Article 11 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social a...

May 11, 2011

Resolution on the situation in Sri Lanka

The European Parliament, –   having regard to the report of 31 March 2011 of the UN Secretary-General’s Panel of Experts on Accountability in Sri Lanka, –   having regard to the UN Secretary-General’s statement of...

September 1, 2016

Politico: iFailure: Apple crashes in Brussel

Its founder was a genius. Its customers offer cultish loyalty. Shareholders love it. It not only dominates its market; it created it. In nearly every arena in which it engages, Apple stands for excellence.And yet, on the...

June 17, 2015

Written Questions on arms exports to Bahrain

On June 17, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on arms exports to Bahrain. Please find the questions below.Author(s)...

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...

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...

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...

October 24, 2017

EU EOM Kenya statement

Since June the EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) has been comprehensively observing the electoral process in Kenya. We have reported on progress and shortcomings, and plan to continue observing according to internati...

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...

October 26, 2012

Press release: Human rights prize awarded to Iranians in recognition of their struggle for freedom

Iranian lawyer and human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh  and  Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahihave won the Sakharov Prize 2012 which is the annual human rights prize of the European Parliament. They were nominated for th...

November 22, 2016

Freezing of EU-Turkey negotiations needs clear benchmarks

Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) calls on the Council and the European Commission to freeze accession negotiations with Turkey. Schaake: "Since the despicable coup attempt, we have seen ever...

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 ...

September 22, 2017

London decision on Uber; Elections in Kenya

On Friday 22 September, Marietje Schaake was interviewed by Richard Quest on London's decision not to renew Uber's license and on the elections in Kenya. You can listen to the show here, the interview starts after 10:00....

October 3, 2011

Parliamentary Question: Arms trade treaty

Parliamentary questions3 October 2011 O-000228/2011   Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Anneli Jäätteenmäki, Jelko Kacin, Marietje Schaake, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Ivo Vajgl, Charles Goerens, on...

April 18, 2017

Forced labour earnings from within EU member states sent to North Korea

Today, Marietje Schaake submitted the following question to High Representative Federica Mogherini and the European Commission. In July 2016, a report found thousands of North Korean nationals were sent to work througho...

September 2, 2017

Official record of the EU Election Observation Mission Kenya

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

April 6, 2011

On Zimbabwe

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its numerous previous resolutions on Zimbabwe, most recently that of 21 October 2010 on forced evictions in Zimbabwe, –   having regard to Council Decision 2011/101/CFS...

October 25, 2017

EU EOM Kenya Statement 25 October 2017

The EU EOM has consistently called on all parties to respect the rule of law and the independence of institutions. This morning, most of the judges were away and the Supreme Court did not achieve the  necessary &nbs...

October 16, 2015

European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship

European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship 21 October 2015, 09:30-11:00 Room PHS 07C050, European Parliament From 20-22 October 2015, the European Youth Media Days (EYMD 2015) will take p...

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(...

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...

July 7, 2015

Written Questions on the Italian company Hacking Team's potential violations of EU sanctions

On July 7, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the Italian company Hacking Team's potential violations of EU sanctions. Please also read Schaa...

October 21, 2013

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

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

August 22, 2012

Press release - MEP: "United States should respect EU's Iran policy"

D66 Press Release - Brussels, 22 August 2012 Dutch Liberal Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) is worried about the profound effect of US sanctions against Iran on European business. Schaake urges...

June 18, 2012

ALDE statement on hearing on freedom of Bulgarian media

ALDE Press release, 18.06.2012 The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) Group in the European Parliament is a long-standing promoter of human rights and civil liberties inside the European Union and be...

May 9, 2012

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

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

December 17, 2012

Statement on planning to visit Bahrain

Brussels, December 17th 2012 Statement on planning to visit Bahrain A delegation of Members of the European Parliament has been preparing to visit Bahrain this week with a program focused on human rights. The Parli...

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...

June 18, 2014

Media: The digital arms race – and what is being done to fight it - Guardian

With surveillance-security software on the rise, the fight against the use of espionage malware on citizens is gathering steam.Tom Brewster, The Guardian, 18.06.2014 In March, the world’s biggest surveillance-technolo...

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...

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...

April 4, 2017

Academic freedom in Hungary under threat

On April 3rd, together with MEP's Sophie in 't Veld, Nathalie Griesbeck, Cecilia Wikström, Guy Verhofstadt, Louis Michel, Petr Ježek, Angelika Mlinar, Enrique Calvet Chambon, Beatrice Becerra, Gérard Deprez, Maite Pagaza...

April 3, 2014

MEP: European Parliament supports proposal Schaake to enshrine net neutrality in European law

Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) welcomes the result of the plenary vote on net neutrality in the European Parliament: “After months of negotiations, the European Parliament has today adopted...

March 18, 2014

MEP: net neutrality and the open internet traded off in telecoms package

Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) is concerned about the outcome of today’s vote on the Single Telecoms Market. Schaake: “The proposal voted on today lacks the necessary guarantees for net neu...

February 20, 2013

Statement on misinformation in Bahraini press

Monday (18 February 2013) I met with a delegation of Members of the Bahraini Parliament, as well as with the Ambassador of Bahrain. The people in the meeting were: - Mr. Abdulrahman Rashid Bumjeed, MP - Mr. Ahmed E...

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...

April 6, 2011

Resolution on the situation in Ivory Coast

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Côte d’Ivoire, in particular that of 16 December 2010, –   having regard to the Bamako Declaration of 3 November 2000 on Democracy, Human Ri...

March 8, 2016

Landelijk Congres der Bestuurskunde 2016

Tijdens het congres 'Innovatie in een stroomversnelling met beleidsmakers aan het roer' in Delft zal Marietje Schaake op maandag 25 april tussen 9:30 en 10:20 een keynote verzorgen omtrent het thema ‘beleid op technologi...

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...

December 10, 2014

ALDE celebrates Human Rights Day

Today, December 10, the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) in the European Parliament, celebrates Human Rights Day. On this day in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declara...

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...

May 11, 2011

Resolution on Belarus

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Belarus, in particular those of 10 March 2011,  20 January 2011 and 17 December 2009, –   having regard to the statement issued by the Vice-...

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...

December 11, 2017

Ban of opposition in Venezuela

On 11 December, Marietje Schaake asked the following questions to High Representative Mogherini. -- Following the controversial installation of the undemocratic constitutional assembly and Maduro’s increasing authorit...

March 25, 2017

Does the world want to be connected: the economy

  Friday, March 24, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (on the record)Speakers:1. Iain Conn, CEO, Centrica 2. Michael Fekl, Secretary of Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, France 3....

August 29, 2017

Protecting democracy in a post-truth era

"Protecting European Democracy in a Post-Truth Society"   Wednesday, 6 September 2017,  15:00-18:30 European Parliament, Brussels (Joszef Antall building JAN 4Q1)     1st Pan...

October 26, 2015

Media (France24, Talking Europe) - The EU and Turkey: Who needs whom more?

On Saturday, October 24, Marietje Schaake participated in a panel on France24 regarding the relationship between Turkey and the European Union.Today, Turkey is seen as the solution to the European Union's refugee crisis....

June 22, 2015

European Trade Policy Day (European Commission)

European Trade Policy Day European Commission 23 June Management Centre Europe (MCE), Rue de l'Aqueduc 118, Brussels Find the full programme and more information here. The event will be live-streamed....

June 15, 2010

Resolution on implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1236/2005 concerning trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

The European Parliament, –   having regard to the absolute prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, a prohibition which applies in all circumstances and, as a peremptory no...

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...

March 5, 2014

Turkey Progress Report as voted in Foreign Affairs Committee

The document below is the European Parliament resolution on the 2013 progress report on Turkey as it was voted in the Foreign Affairs (AFET) committee on Monday 3 March 2014. The report will be definitively adopted durin...

October 16, 2015

European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship

European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship 21 October 2015, 09:30-11:00 Room PHS 07C050, European Parliament From 20-22 October 2015, the European Youth Media Days (EYMD 2015) will take p...

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...

October 5, 2018

Common charger for mobile radio equipment

Brussels, 5 October 2018 TO: Commissioner Elżbieta BieńkowskaCC: Vice-President Frans Timmermans, Vice-President Jyrki Katainen, Vice-President Andrus Ansip, Commissioner Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner Karmenu Vella RE...

April 11, 2012

Media: NGOs give EU commission a beating over anti-counterfeit pact

By Nicolaj Nielsen, EUobserver, 11.04.2012 Amnesty Intentional, Oxfam, Reporters without Borders as well as internet rights groups and the Council of Europe all spoke out against the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreemen...

November 29, 2011

Media: Bradley Manning: MEPs' open letter to the US government

The letter signed by more than 50 European parliament members expressing concern over whistleblower's treatment in custodyBy staff, 29.11.2011, www.guardian.co.uk To: US President Barack Obama Members of the...

October 28, 2015

Internet Governance Forum 2015

Internet Governance Forum 2015 From 9 to 13 November, Marietje Schaake will attend the tenth annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting in João Pessoa, Brazil, from 10 to 13 November. For the IGF 2015 meetin...

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...

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 10, 2016

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

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

October 28, 2015

Internet Governance Forum 2015

Internet Governance Forum 2015 From 9 to 13 November, Marietje Schaake will attend the tenth annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting in João Pessoa, Brazil, from 10 to 13 November. For the IGF 2015 meetin...

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 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...

July 18, 2014

MEP: EU needs to assist Nigeria in fight against Boko Haram (Resolution)

Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) wants the European Union to help Nigeria in combatting Boko Haram. Today the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Nigeria. Schaake: "T...

June 15, 2010

Resolution on the situation in the Korean Peninsula

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on matters relating to the Korean Peninsula, –   having regard to Council Decision 2009/1002/CFSP of 22 December 2009, –   having regard to...

February 15, 2011

Resolution on the situation in Egypt

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Egypt, –   having regard to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1966, as ratified by Egypt in 1982, –   having re...

November 6, 2015

Blog: Values-based trade

I often get questions about how trade and trade agreements can contribute to strengthening high standards with regard to for example labour and the environment. That is an important question. For me, it is essential that...

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 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...

February 4, 2015

MEP: Life sentences for 230 secular activists Egypt unacceptable

Dutch member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE), is appalled by the life sentences handed down in a mass trial of 230 individuals by an Egyptian court today. All were tried in absentia, except promin...

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...

October 22, 2013

MEP: 'Stop the export of teargas to Bahrain'

Today, Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to the European Commission regarding reports of an impending shipment of teargas and other crowd control equipment to Bahrain, possibly by a South Korean company. Schaa...

January 25, 2019

Suspend EU accreditation of Syrian diplomats

Brussels, January 25th 2019    Dear High Representative, Dear Federica,   At the end of 2012, the EU closed its delegation in Syria and moved the majority of its operations to Beirut. A funct...

October 8, 2013

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

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

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...

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...

March 13, 2014

MEPs: European action after introduction anti-gay laws

Dutch Members of the European Parliament, Sophie in 't Veld and Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) are calling for European sanctions after the introduction of anti-gay laws in Uganda and Nigeria. Today, the European Parliament...

November 2, 2012

Media: EU to Tighten Rules on Surveillance Technology Exports - Global Voices

“It is unacceptable that regimes in Syria and Iran can use European technologies to violate human rights”. Global Voices, Leila Nachawati, 31.10.2012 Activists have been fighting the battle against technology exports...

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...

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...

November 16, 2012

Video summary: Free Speech in a Hyper Connected World

As the Parliament’s Rapporteur for a report on ‘A Digital Freedom Strategy in EU foreign policy‘, and on ‘Press and Media Freedom in the World' Marietje Schaake hosted a panel to discuss changing concepts of lawmaking, m...

December 14, 2012

Press release: MEP: "Kroes should debrief European Parliament on WCIT outcome"

Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) wants European Commissioner Kroes (Digital Agenda) to debrief the European Parliament as soon as possible on the outcome of the International Telecommunicat...

September 2, 2015

MEPs: EU must take action against jailing critical voices in Azerbaijan

The ALDE Group in the European Parliament strongly condemns the sentences passed against critical voices of the Azerbaijan’s Government and asks the European Union to respond to the systematic crackdown on human rights i...

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...

March 8, 2018

Response to Trump steel and aluminium tariffs

Donald Trump just formalised his previously announced tariffs against steel (25%) and aluminium (10%). Damages for the European steel and aluminium industries are estimated to be around 6.4 billion euros. Member of the E...

November 2, 2014

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

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

February 22, 2013

Media: MEPs say free trade deal has to be acceptable to all - Europolitics

Members of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA) generally support the opening of negotiations with the United States on a free trade agreement but most find that there are major differences b...

June 20, 2018

Schaake disappointed in JURI copyright vote

Schaake disappointed in JURI copyright vote   Today, the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament approved proposals to reform the EU’s copyright framework. It included controversial proposals such...

June 11, 2014

Letter to Štefan Füle concerning censorship in Serbia

Brussels, 11 June 2014 Dear Commissioner Füle, dear Štefan, On 27 May, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović expressed concerns over online censorship by the Serbian government in the aft...

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 23, 2012

Blog: The empty reality of EU Syria sanctions

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

January 15, 2015

MEP: Egyptian government must respect human rights (Resolution)

Today the European Parliament adopted a resolution initiated by MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) on the situation in Egypt. Schaake: “We condemn the systematic repression under the regime in Egypt. After Mubarak and Morsi...

March 11, 2015

Media (Carnegie Europe): Judy Asks: Does the EU Need Its Own Army?

This mini blog of Marietje Schaake appeared on Carnegie Europe as one of several answers to the question 'Does the EU Need Its Own Army?'. By Judy Dempsey, on March 11.Every week, a selection of leading experts answer a...

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...

June 10, 2015

D66: Geen Europese politici naar Europese Spelen in Baku voordat politieke gevangenen zijn vrijgelaten

D66-Europarlementariër Marietje Schaake en D66-Tweede Kamerlid Sjoerd Sjoerdsma vinden dat Europese leiders niet naar officiële bijeenkomsten rondom de Europese Spelen in Baku, Azerbeidzjan moeten gaan, voordat politieke...

June 18, 2013

Egypt: Response to European Court of Auditors report on EU support to Egypt

Today the European Court of Auditors issued the following report and press release on its findings on EU financial support to Egypt. The Court concludes that the appropriate and effective spending of 1 billions EUR be...

November 16, 2012

Video summary: Free Speech in a Hyper Connected World

As the Parliament’s Rapporteur for a report on ‘A Digital Freedom Strategy in EU foreign policy‘, and on ‘Press and Media Freedom in the World' Marietje Schaake hosted a panel to discuss changing concepts of lawmaking, m...

December 12, 2012

Press release: Iranian Human Rights activists receive EP Sakharov prize in honour of their fight for freedom

Iranian lawyer and human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh and Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi have been awarded the  Sakharov Prize 2012  during a ceremony in the European Parliament in Strasbourg today.  They were nomina...

October 7, 2011

Parliamentary Question: The EU's response to the Arab spring: Erasmus Mundus

Parliamentary questions7 October 2011 E-008994/2011   Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE)  Subject: The EU's response to the Arab spring: Erasmus Mundus On 27 Sept...

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...

June 16, 2010

Resolution on executions in Libya

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on the abolition of the death penalty and its previous resolutions on annual reports on human rights in the world, notably that of 2008, and the n...

August 10, 2017

Preliminary Statement of EU Election Observation Mission

On 10 August, Marietje Schaake presented the preliminary findings of the EU Election Observation Mission. The video of the press conference will be available on the Facebook page. Please find the Preliminary Stat...

October 31, 2017

EU EOM Preliminary Statement - Fresh Presidential Elections

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT – FRESH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS  Dangerous political stand-off, uncontested election and assaults on institutions damage Kenya’s democracy  Nairobi, 31 October 2017    ...

July 22, 2015

TTIP - What's the buzz in Europe? (European Liberal Forum)

TTIP - What's the buzz in Europe? European Liberal Forum, Ralf Dahrendorf Roundtable July 23, 09:00 - 11:00 AT & T Innovation Centre 1133 21st Street, NW Suite 210, Washington D.C. 20036 Register by 20...

May 26, 2015

MEP: EU needs smart policies to strengthen human rights while technologies proliferate

Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) welcomes the adoption of the report "Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countries" she ini...

November 11, 2010

Press release: European Parliament sets its priorities ahead of EU-US summit

ALDE Press release, 11.11.2010 Commenting after today´s (Thursday 11 November) vote on the European Parliament's position on the forthcoming EU-US Summit and Transatlantic Economic Council, UK Liberal Democrat MEP Sarah...

February 23, 2016

MEP Schaake: Deals with Iran and Turkey overshadow human rights

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

February 22, 2012

Media: EIF Dinner Debate: Open Data

The EIF (European Internet Foundation) hosted a dinner debate on Open Data, also known as the Public Sector Information (PSI), at the European Parliament, Brussels on Tuesday 24th January 2012. Attendees came from a broa...

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...

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...

July 22, 2015

TTIP - What's the buzz in Europe? (European Liberal Forum)

TTIP - What's the buzz in Europe? European Liberal Forum, Ralf Dahrendorf Roundtable July 23, 09:00 - 11:00 AT & T Innovation Centre 1133 21st Street, NW Suite 210, Washington D.C. 20036 Register by 20...

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...

May 17, 2018

Funding to the White Helmets

On 17 May, Marietje Schaake submitted parliamentary written questions on funding to the Syrian White Helmets to Vice-President/High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini. Please find the question...

July 3, 2018

D66: Welcome step for European defence cooperation

MEP: Defence development programme welcome step for European defence cooperation The European Parliament adopted the launch of the European defence industrial development programme (EDIDP) for supporting European de...

March 5, 2017

Hybrid warfare center to open in Helsinki in late 2017, early 2018

A “center of excellence” backed by countries in the EU and NATO to counter cyberattacks and misinformation is expected to be operational by the end of the year or early 2018, according to the European Commission.Finland,...

April 7, 2010

Parliamentary Question: Reproductive rights in Turkey and abroad

Parliamentary questions7 April 2010 E-2111/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Alexander Graf Lambsdorff (ALDE) and Sophia in ’t Veld (ALDE) to the Council Subject: Reproductive rights in Turkey and ab...

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, –...

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...

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...

September 28, 2012

Media: Avrupa'da Balyoz kararına 'kuşkulu bakış'

Çağıl Kasapoğlu, BBC Türkçe, 28.09.2012 Darbe teşebbüsü iddialarının yargılandığı soruşturma, iki sene önce övgü topladığı Avrupa'dan dava süreci boyunca ve kararın açıklanmasının ardından 'daha kuşkulu yaklaşımlara'...

May 23, 2011

Parliamentary Question: Homophobia in Italy

Parliamentary questions23 May 2011 E-005015/2011   Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Gianni Vattimo (ALDE) and Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE)  Subject: Homophobia in It...

November 16, 2011

Resolution on banning cluster munitions

Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, –   having regard to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which entered into force on 1 August 2010 and which on 8 November 2011 had been endorsed by 111 states (...

December 15, 2010

Resolution on Eritrean refugees held hostage by human traffickers in Sinai

The European Parliament, –   having regard to the UNHCR Statement of 7 December 2010 on Eritrean hostages in Sinai, in Egypt, –   having regard to the EU-Egypt Association Agreement(1) signed in Luxembourg on 25 Ju...

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)...

June 16, 2010

Resolution on Nepal

The European Parliament, –   having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948, –   having regard to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) of 1966, –   having regard t...

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 23, 2015

ALDE MEP Marietje Schaake reacts to prison sentence for activist Alaa Abdel Fattah

Dutch Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE) reacts to the prison sentence for activist Alaa Abdel Fattah by an Egyptian court. "The 5 year prison sentence for activist Alaa Abdel Fattah is dispropo...

September 16, 2014

Written Question to the Commission concerning internet censorship laws in Turkey

On 16 September, Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to the European Commission concerning internet censorship laws in Turkey. Please see below a plain text version and the original document. --- On 10 Sep...

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 10, 2011

Parliamentary Question: Internet disconnection laws in Europe

Parliamentary questions10 October 2011 E-008794/2011   Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE)  Subject: Internet disconnection laws in Europe   Via the press(1), it h...

November 26, 2009

Press release: 2011 The European Year of Volunteering an opportunity to be seized

The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe are pleased with improvements to organizational aspects of 2011 European Year of Volunteering which will result in greater support for active citizenship. ALDE Press rel...

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 7, 2016

Listed as one of the Politico 28

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

November 29, 2016

Parliament wants lower caps for wholesale roaming reform

Today the ITRE-committee of the European Parliament voted to lower the caps for wholesale roaming data charges. From June 2017 onwards roaming fees for consumers will be abolished, but this requires also an agreement abo...

December 19, 2017

Data flows in trade agreements

Brussels, 18/12/2017 Dear President Juncker, Dear Commissioners Ansip, Gabriel, Jourova, Katainen, Malmstrom, and Timmermans, Last week, a broad majority in the European Parliament voted for my own-initiative repo...

September 10, 2015

European Parliament resolution on Azerbaijan

On September 10, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on Azerbaijan, also available in PDF. Please also refer to Marietje Schaake's response and her plenary speech during the debate. European Parl...

November 26, 2014

Export controls on dangerous technologies need smart implementation

Not a day goes by without news about cyber-attacks, failing digital security and hacking operations. Only yesterday, new research revealed the use of some of the most sophisticated intrusion software seen to date. We...

March 13, 2013

Media: Surveillance software used to spy on activists around the world - Salon.com

Technology designed to monitor criminals is used by numerous governments to survey dissentNatasha Lennard, Salon.com, 13.03.2013 FinSpy, a surveillance tool designed to enable law enforcement to monitor computers in c...

January 30, 2013

Media: Cyber Security, an unsolved matter in Europe - New Europe

Nerea Rial, New Europe, 30.01.2013 The Internet has experienced a historical change in the last decade; it evolved from being “one more” emerging infrastructure to become almost the core of our lives, economy and soci...

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...

July 6, 2011

Resolution on Indonesia

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its resolution of 16 December 2010 on the Annual Report on Human Rights in the World 2009 and the European Union’s policy on the matter(1), –   having regard to Indones...

October 26, 2016

Lenaic Fund for Journalism

INVITATION Lénaïc Fund for Journalism : Launch Event 10 November | 18.00h - 20.00h | Brussels Press Club | rue Froissart 95 MEP Marietje Schaake, the Ambassador of the Lénaïc Fund for Journalism, is delighted to invite y...

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...

December 22, 2015

Written Questions on Tunisia sentencing six men to prison for homosexuality

On December 22, Marietje Schaake together with Sophie in 't Veld (both D66/ALDE) submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the sentencing...

November 11, 2015

Videos: Internet Governance Forum 2015

From 9 to 13 November, Marietje Schaake attended the 10th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting in João Pessoa, Brazil. The programme of the Forum can be found here. On November 12, a joint declaration...

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...

July 14, 2015

MEP: Deal with Iran removes important hurdle for broader agenda

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

April 20, 2012

Media: The American Connection

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

May 10, 2017

MEPs want notice and action directive

On the 9th of May, 24 MEPs sent the following letter to Vice President of the European Commission Andrus Ansip. Brussels, 9 May 2017   Dear Mr Vice President, Andrus,   At the mid-term re...

November 9, 2012

Joint Statement of the EU Delegation* to the 7th International Governance Forum (IGF) in Baku

Joint Statement of the EU Delegation* to the 7th International Governance Forum (IGF) in Baku Internet and new technologies play an exponentially important role in the lives of citizens globally. In this respect, the EU...

October 27, 2014

Media (Left Foot Forward): 'The EU must be more vocal in its criticism of Vladimir Putin'

This article appeared on October 25 on Left Foot Forward.While European governments have taken action against Russia’s violations of Ukrainian sovereignty, too little is being done about its violations of the rights and...

November 12, 2013

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

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

November 8, 2016

After Obama: prospects for transatlantic affairs

Thursday 10 November 2016 EPC Elections Monitor 15.00 - 16.30 After Obama: prospects for transatlantic affairsThe upcoming presidential elections in the United States are the most important in decades. The two contender...

September 21, 2011

Media: EU Parliament Member Asks EU Commission What It Will Do If Italy Approves One Strike Copyright Law

By Mike Masnick, 21.09.2011, Techdirt.com We recently wrote about a ridiculous copyright law being proposed in Italy, that could ban people from using the internet based on a single accusation of infringement. As we n...

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...

June 11, 2010

Parliamentary Question: EU Heads of Mission attending Omar al-Bashir's inauguration

Parliamentary questions11 June 2010 E-4096/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and David Martin (S&D) Subject: EU Heads of Mission attending Omar al-Bashir's...

May 24, 2011

Parliamentary Question: Virtual Schengen border

Parliamentary questions24 May 2011 E-005082/2011   Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Renate Weber (ALDE) and Alexander Alvaro (ALDE)  S...

March 5, 2018

Trump vows to strike back at European leaders who warned of retaliation for his tariffs

In his expanding war over global trade, President Trump has aimed his harshest rhetoric at an unlikely target — the closest U.S. allies. In Twitter posts while at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Saturday, Tru...

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 28, 2014

Written Questions about the Hungarian proposal for imposing a data tax

Today Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to the European Commission about the Hungarian proposal for imposing a data tax. 'Hungary should not hamper the establishment of a digital single market which we need to...

June 8, 2011

Resolution on Guantánamo: imminent death penalty decision

The European Parliament, –   having regard to the international, European and national instruments on human rights and fundamental freedoms and on the prohibition of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances and to...

March 20, 2015

MEP: Member States must actively facilitate informed TTIP debate

Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), wants the European Member States to take more responsibility in the debate about the EU-US trade agreement under negotiation (TTIP). European leaders today...

October 27, 2015

MEP: strong net neutrality missing in new European telecom rules

The European Parliament today voted on rules on the Telecoms Single Market in Europe. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) has argued for more clearly defining net neutrality in European law. Tha...

June 4, 2013

ALDE Press Release: Totally unacceptable that NGO workers in Egypt are sentenced to jail

Today an Egyptian criminal court has sentenced 43 people to between one and five years in prison for working for unregistered NGOs in Egypt. Twenty-seven defendants, all of whom were tried in absentia, received five-year...

November 16, 2017

The dissolution of Cambodia's main opposition party

Following the decision by the Supreme Court to dissolve the Cambodian National Rescue Party, the main opposition party, Marietje Schaake asked High Representative Federica Mogherini whether she is considering suspending...

June 10, 2015

MEP: No European politicians to European Games in Baku until political prisoners are released

Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) calls on European leaders not to attend official ceremonies during the European Games in Azerbaijan, until political prisoners are released. Today the Europea...

February 15, 2012

Media: EU IT Companies to Get Guidance on Human Rights Issues

Just as European surveillance and mobile-message filtering companies come under increasing pressure to safeguard human rights, two Irish companies have been reported as selling tech to the Syrian regime that is being use...

June 9, 2016

Discussion on press freedom in Turkey with Can Dundar, Brussels

 Marietje Schaake (Member in the Subcommittee on Human Rights) is hosting a panel discussion together with Kati Piri (Rapporteur on the Progress Report on Turkey), and Rebecca Harms (President of the Greens/EFA in the Eu...

June 7, 2013

Media: Erdoğan’ın 2.7 milyon takipçisi var ama o kimseyi takip etmiyor - Hürriyet

Türkiye’de insan hakları ve dijital özgürlükler üzerine yoğunlaşan çalışmalarıyla tanınan Avrupa Parlamentosu milletvekili Marietje Schaake, Hürriyet’e yaptığı açıklamada, Başbakan Tayyip Erdoğan’ın Twitter’ı “bela” diye...

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...

October 17, 2016

Montenegro shutdown of internet messaging services

Today MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ADLE) posed the following question to Vice-President of the European Commission Federica MogheriniCommissioner Hahn responded 4 months laterAnswer given by Mr Hahn on behalf of the Commiss...

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...

December 15, 2011

Resolution on the situation in Syria

Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament , –  having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, in particular those of 27 October 2011(1) on the situation in Egypt and Syria, in particular of Christian...

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...

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...

December 8, 2010

Parliamentary Question: Delays in the closure of Guantánamo

Parliamentary questions8 December 2009 O-0162/09 ORAL QUESTION WITH DEBATE pursuant to Rule 115 of the Rules of Procedure by Sophia in 't Veld, Leonidas Donskis, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Marietje Schaake, Alexander...

October 12, 2016

Iran report - Foreign Affairs committee

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

June 7, 2011

Resolution on the EU-Russia summit

The European Parliament, –   having regard to the existing Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Russian Federation, of the othe...

November 12, 2015

Internet Governance Forum 2015: Joint Declaration

From 9-13 November Marietje Schaake attends the Internet Governance Forum 2015 in Joao Pessoa, Brazil. Please find here the videos of the panels that Marietje Schaake participated in. This is the Joint Decl...

October 20, 2015

Blog (Project Syndicate) - Talking Tough to Turkey

On October 20, this blog by Marietje Schaake was published on Project Syndicate. When suicide bombers killed at least 97 people at a rally of pro-Kurdish activists and civic groups advocating peace between the Turkish g...

February 8, 2016

Written Question on the Juncker letter to Renzi about the EU-Turkey deal

On February 8, Marietje Schaake sent priority Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the letter about the EU-Turkey deal, sent by European Commission President Juncker to Italian Prime Mini...

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...

October 27, 2015

Response MEP Marietje Schaake to vote on anti-torture and death penalty export controls

A majority of the European Parliament today voted in favour of the report by Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) to strengthen the export controls on goods that could be used to carry out the death penalty or torture, such as el...

November 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...

October 26, 2011

Resolution on Bahrain

The European Parliament , –  having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, Yemen and Bahrain, in particular that of 7 April 2011(1) on the situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen and that of 7 July 2011(2) on the...

October 9, 2018

US, Europe threaten tech industry’s cherished legal ‘shield’

By Ashley Gold, Joanna Plucinska | 10/7/18, 3:00 PM CET | Updated 10/9/18, 1:11 PM CET In Washington and Brussels, a series of two-decade-old legal provisions allow internet companies to host content posted by users wit...

September 14, 2011

Resolution on the situation in Libya

Link to original adopted resolution The European Parliament, –   having regard to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions 1970/2011 of 26 February 2011 and 1973/2011 of 17 March 2011, –   having regar...

September 14, 2010

Resolution on the situation in Libya

The European Parliament, –   having regard to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions 1970/2011 of 26 February 2011 and 1973/2011 of 17 March 2011, –   having regard to the suspension on 22 February 2011...

November 30, 2016

Joint centre to combat hybrid warfare threats and preventing duplication

Marietje Schaake asked the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini today the following written question.Today the EU unveiled its Defence Action Plan, which intends to...

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...

April 16, 2013

MEP: Sentencing of Turkish pianist marks new low

Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) is concerned about the sentencing of the well known Turkish pianist Fazil Say. A Turkish court sentenced Say to a suspended 10 months in jail for posting tw...

May 3, 2010

Parliamentary Question: Iran's bid to join the UN Human Rights Council on 13 May

Parliamentary questions3 May 2010 E-3081/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Alexander Graf Lambsdorff (ALDE) to the Council Subject: Iran's bid to join the UN Human Rights Council on 13 May Accor...

May 3, 2018

EU budget battle kicks off amid single instrument concerns

The European Commission unveiled its proposal for the European Union’s next seven-year budget Wednesday, lifting the amount it wants to spend on work outside its borders, but drawing fire from civil society over a plan t...

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...

September 13, 2011

Resolution on the situation in Syria

Link to original adopted resolution. The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, in particular that of 7 July 2011 on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in the context of...

November 4, 2016

EU migration deal with Turkey should not come before principles

Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) condemns the series of events that occurred in Turkey early this morning. In addition to speaking out, EU leaders such as HR/VP Mogherini and Commissioner Hah...

September 10, 2015

Parliamentary Questions on the international investigation regarding missing students in Mexico

On September 10, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the international investigation regarding missing students in...

April 8, 2015

Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015: Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies

Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015 Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies April 17, 09:15 - 10:45 The Hague On 16-17 April 2015 the Netherlands will host the fourth Global Conf...

April 8, 2015

Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015: Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies

Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015 Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies April 17, 09:15 - 10:45 The Hague On 16-17 April 2015 the Netherlands will host the fourth Global Conf...

December 6, 2010

Parliamentary Question: Flexible exceptions and limitations to copyright in Europe

Parliamentary questions6 December 2010 E-010135/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Flexible exceptions and limitations to copyright in Europe Commis...

May 10, 2010

Parliamentary Question: Youth unemployment in the EU

Parliamentary questions10 May 2010 E-3294/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: Youth unemployment in the EU More than 20 % of young people are unemployed in Europe, as was un...

March 14, 2018

MEPs back Commission on rule-based response to Trump on tariffs

EU trade chief Cecilia Malmstöm said on Wednesday (14 March) that the European Commission is prepared to put in place its own safeguard measures, in line with international obligations, as a response to US tariffs....

December 14, 2010

Resolution on the situation in Côte d’Ivoire

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Côte d'Ivoire, –   having regard to the provisions of the Electoral Code of Côte d’Ivoire, particularly Law 2001-303 and Ordinance 2008-133,...

November 15, 2010

Resolution on Malaysia: the practice of caning

The European Parliament, –   having regard to the absolute ban on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, a ban which applies in all circumstances and, as a peremptory norm in internatio...

January 16, 2019

US Congress members slam State Department for EU downgrade

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August 12, 2015

Blog: The real reward in TTIP

Yesterday, Wikileaks announced it is starting a campaign to crowd fund a 100,000 dollars reward for the person who leaks the text of the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, TTIP.  The negotiations of this ag...

March 10, 2011

Parliamentary Question: US Administration decision to lift the suspension on 'military commission' trials at Guantanamo Bay

Parliamentary questions10 March 2011 O-000056/2011   Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Sophia in 't Veld, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Renate Weber, Sonia Alfano, Marietje Schaake, Gianni Vattimo, Nat...

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...

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...

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...

September 13, 2010

Resolution on the situation in Syria

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, in particular that of 7 July 2011 on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in the context of the situation in the Arab world and Nor...

June 25, 2018

Response EP-Turkey Forum to elections in Turkey

Public Statement on the outcome of the 24 June 2018 presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey   Brussels, 25 June 2018     In a landmark election, the Turkish peo...

March 7, 2016

MEP: European Parliament must address rule of law and rights violations in Turkey

D66/ALDE Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake calls for a debate with the European Commission about the appalling human rights violations in Turkey. Last Friday Turkey's largest newspaper was taken over by the...

July 3, 2012

Press release: Schaake: "Safeguards for human rights in operating EU situation room for Arab League "

Schaake: "Safeguards for human rights in operating EU situation room for Arab LeagueDutch Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) has asked EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton for clarification...

December 19, 2012

Press release: European human rights court rules internet blocking in Turkey unlawful

Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) welcomes yesterday's ruling by the European Court of Human Rights in a case against Turkey on extensive internet blocking in the country. The European Court...

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...

October 26, 2010

Parliamentary Question: EU policy on regulation of surveillance technology

Parliamentary questions26 October 2010 E-8813/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Heidi Hautala (Verts/ALE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: EU policy on regulation of surveillance...

April 6, 2010

Parliamentary Question: E-skills in the EU

Parliamentary questions6 April 2010 E-2025/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Lena Ek (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: E-skills in the EU E-skills offer opportunities for economic recovery, as w...

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...

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:...

March 20, 2015

Brussels Forum: Entrepreneurship, Risk, and Innovation

Entrepreneurship, Risk, and Innovation Brussels Forum March 21 Steigenberger Grand Hotel, Avenue Louise, Brussels Brussels Forum is an annual high-level meeting of the most influential North American and Eur...

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 8, 2018

Questions on repeal of same-sex marriage in Bermuda

On February 8th, Marietje Schaake and Sophie in 't Veld submitted the following parliamentary questions to High Representative Federica Mogherini:  On February 7th, Bermuda became the first country ever to reverse...

August 26, 2016

Event on Internet Freedom, 9-9-2016

On Friday 9 September, Marietje Schaake will take part in an event on Internet Freedom in Strasbourg. Draft programme8:30 Registration of participants and welcome coffee9:30 Opening and welcome by Mr Thorbjørn Jagland, S...

February 8, 2013

Media: The EU's cyber hodgepodge - Deutsche Welle

The new EU cyber security paper falls short of providing a full-fledged strategy and of matching rhetoric with resources, argues Thorsten Benner. Instead Brussels should lead the way in creating a rules-based cyberspace....

January 26, 2016

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

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

December 11, 2012

Media: EU: Enact Controls on Digital Weapons Trade - HRW.org

HRW.org, 11.12.2012 The European Union should enact new controls on internet surveillance technologies that have enabled human rights violations, Human Rights Watch and Reporters Without Borders said today. The Europe...

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...

November 16, 2011

Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Iran: censorship of BBC Farsi and building of ‘halal-Internet’

Parliamentary questions16 November 2011 E-010440/2011   Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE)  Subject: VP/HR — Iran: censorship of BBC Farsi and building of ‘halal-Int...

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...

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...

January 18, 2011

Resolution on the situation in Belarus

The European Parliament, –   having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Belarus, in particular that of 17 December 2009 on Belarus, –   having regard to Council decision 2010/639/CFSP of 25 Octob...

May 4, 2015

Resolution on the situation in Nigeria

This Resolution was adopted by the European Parliament on 30 April 2015.European Parliament resolution of 30 April 2015 on the situation in Nigeria (2015/2520(RSP)) The European Parliament, –    having regard to its...

October 27, 2011

Resolution on Tibet, in particular self-immolation by nuns and monks

The European Parliament , –  having regard to its previous resolutions on China and Tibet, in particular its resolution of 25 November 2010(1) , –  having regard to Article 36 of the Constitution of the People's Re...

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...

January 8, 2015

The perfect plot: the Sony hack

The debate about the hacking and leaking of e-mails from Sony employees, and the reactions that ensued, illustrate how reality can sometimes be more absurd than fiction. Had the situation not been so serious, it...

June 29, 2012

Media: "Web Can Forment Openness As Corrupt Regimes Fall" - WSJ

Ben Rooney, Wall Street Journal, 28 June 2012 Throughout the short history of the Web plenty of commentators have spouted some pretty good nonsense about it. Nicholas Negroponte, the then head of the Massachusetts Ins...

April 13, 2011

Turkish PM Erdoğan rebuffs criticism over press freedom

Mounting a fierce defense of Turkey’s moves to arrest journalists and confiscate an unpublished manuscript, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told a European body that the written words seized by police posed a serious...

October 26, 2010

Parliamentary Question: Internet blocking and child pornography

Parliamentary questions26 October 2010 E-8802/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Alexander Alvaro (ALDE) and Nadja Hirsch (ALDE) Su...

January 26, 2015

Media (Corriere delle comunicazioni): Agenda digitale, Marietje Shaake: "Lo stagno Ue, è ora di azioni concrete"

On January 26, this article appeared on Corriere delle comunicazioni. By Giuseppe Barillari.L'europarlamentare dell'Alde e membro dell'intergruppo sull'Agenda Digitale di Strasburgo evidenzia i limiti della strategia eur...

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...

January 21, 2012

Media: Internet activists protest Megaupload arrests

After Thursday's raid and arrests, many are questioning the long reach of American copyright law. The legal action is the latest in a series of harsh tactics executed abroad from Washington, DC. By Cyrus Farivar, 21.1...

January 16, 2019

The extension of trade preferences to Western Sahara

Today we will vote on EU-Morocco trade relations, and whether trade preferences should also be extended to Western Sahara. Below is a short background, and an explanation of my position. Background On the 10t...

July 4, 2013

Media: Egypt needs inclusive dialogue for democracy: EU official - Ahram Online

The EU is ready to back Egypt's transition to democracy, Marietje Schaake tells Ahram Online, but it needs some guarantees that assistance programmes will not be misused. Bassem Aly, Ahram Online, 04.07.2013 An inc...

June 29, 2013

Blog: Egypte staat aan de rand van een tweede revolutie

Zonder dat het Westen er oog voor heeft, staat Egypte aan de rand van een tweede revolutie. Economische rampspoed onder het Morsi bewind heeft onrust en polarisatie aangewakkerd. De Europese Unie heeft kansen om de democ...

January 14, 2014

Media: ‘Zero-day’ hacking reform raises hackles with US tech groups - Financial Times

Chris Bryant, Financial Times, 14.01.2014 Not so long ago it was common for hackers to report a newly discovered software security flaw to the vendor so it could be patched. In exchange the hacker would be rewarded wi...

May 7, 2013

Media: NATO’s Rasmussen to MEPs: ‘We haven’t coordinated any strike’ with Israel on Syria - EJP

NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen sought to extricate his organisation from accusations of complicity in Israel’s reported air assault on Syria Monday, at a joint debate on the future of European defence coope...

April 18, 2012

Media: Turkish officials board ship possibly carrying weapons to Syria

By Ivan Watson and Yesim Comert, CNN, 18.04.2012 Turkish port authorities boarded a German-owned cargo ship reported to be carrying Iranian weapons bound for Syria, TV news footage showed on Wednesday. But the insp...

April 12, 2019

2018 Türkiye Raporu

P8_TA-PROV(2019)0200 2018 Türkiye Raporu Komisyon tarafından hazırlanan 2018 yılı Türkiye Raporu’na ilişkin Committee on Foreign Affairs PE630.524 13 Mart 2019 tarihli Avrupa Parlamentosu ilke...

October 3, 2017

Statement EU Election Observation Mission Kenya

Below please find official statement of the EU Election Observation Mission to Kenya (EU EOM Kenya) of 3 October 2017, calling on Kenya's political leaders to demonstrate commitment to democratic electoral competition an...

November 24, 2010

Resolution on ACTA

The European Parliament, –   having regard to Articles 207 and 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, –    having regard to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and in parti...

March 7, 2018

Three steps to avoid a trade war

Looking at the news over the past days, it is easy to think Europe and the United States - allies - are preparing for battle. Yet the strong language and war rhetoric currently dominating headlines on both sides of the A...

October 14, 2015

MEP: New European trade strategy should be implemented quickly

Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) welcomes the new trade strategy from the European Commission and hopes they will move quickly to implement it. Today Commissioner Malmström presented the new...

November 4, 2010

Parliamentary Question: Internet blocking

Parliamentary questions4 November 2010 E-9115/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Alexander Alvaro (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Internet blocki...

May 6, 2010

Parliamentary Question: Recent statements by Catholic leaders on paedophilia

Parliamentary questions6 May 2010 O-0058/10 ORAL QUESTION WITH DEBATE pursuant to Rule 115 of the Rules of Procedure by Baroness Sarah Ludford, Renate Weber, Sophia in 't Veld, Leonidas Donskis, Gianni Vattimo, Cecili...

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), –   ...

March 28, 2011

Parliamentary Question: Creation of escrow account to hold ongoing payments to Libya's oil industry

Parliamentary questions28 March 2011 E-002994/2011   Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Johannes Cornelis van Baalen (ALDE) , Baroness Sarah Ludford (ALDE) , Bill New...

January 12, 2015

Expelled by terror IS: a blog from iraqi Kurdistan

Between Erbil and Dohuk, the most important Yezidi city in Iraq, buildings stand half finished. Hopes that Iraqi Kurdistan would one day be like Dubai have been replaced by existential questions and mere survival. Dr...

January 22, 2014

Media: EU Sparks Fly Over Turkey’s Civil Rights as Entry Bid Languishes - Bloomberg

James G. Neuger, Bloomberg, 22.01.2014 Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan faced calls to ease curbs on free speech and let judges operate independently in order to breathe fresh life into the country’s lang...

March 15, 2013

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

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

May 12, 2010

Parliamentary Question: Iran elected to UN Commission on women's rights

Parliamentary questions12 May 2010 E-3400/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Alexander Graf Lambsdorff (ALDE) to the Council Subject: Iran elected to UN Commission on women's rights On 28 April,...

February 11, 2019

German Tech Firm's Turkmen Ties Trigger Surveillance Concerns

One year ago this month, Turkmenistan's state news agency reported on a meeting between the country's authoritarian president and a visiting executive from a German electronics firm that supplies surveillance and encrypt...