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June 29, 2015
Written Questions on the detention and forced psychiatric tests of a 16 year old blogger in Singapore
On June 29, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the detention and forced psychiatric tests of a 16 year old blogge...
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October 10, 2014
Written questions on the case of Ayatollah Boroujerdi in Iran
On October 9, Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) submitted questions to High Representative Ashton on the case of Ayatollah Boroujerdi in Iran. Please find a plain text version and the official...
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July 23, 2015
Written Questions on the mass detention of lawyers and human rights activists in China
On July 23, Marietje Schaake together with 10 other MEPs submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the mass detention of lawyers and huma...
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June 29, 2015
Written Questions on the Istanbul Gay Pride Parade attacked by police
On June 29, Marietje Schaake and Sophie in 't Veld (D66/ALDE) submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the Istanbul Gay Pride Parade att...
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December 22, 2015
Written Questions on CIA renditions, special tribunals and Guantánamo Bay
On December 22, Marietje Schaake together with other MEPs (cross-party) submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on CIA renditions, special...
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February 18, 2015
Parliamentary Questions on the case of Ahmed Douma and other political prisoners in Egypt
Marietje Schaake, together with 52 other Members of the European Parliament, submitted parliamentary questions to Vice-President/High Representative Mogherini, on the case of Ahmed Douma and 229 other activists, who were...
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March 19, 2015
Written Questions on the prosecution of war crimes in Syria
On March 19, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the prosecution of war crimes in Syria. The Questions were co-sig...
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July 1, 2014
Written question regarding implementation of the BICI report in Bahrain
Please below a written question tabled by Marietje Schaake to High Representative Catherine Ashton, concerning the implementation of the BICI report in Bahrain. The official document can be found here. In the aftermat...
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February 7, 2018
Written Question on the situation in the Maldives
On 7 February, Marietje Schaake submitted the following questions to High Representative Mogherini on the situation in the Maldives: On 5 February 2018, President Yameen of the Maldives has declared a State of Emergency...
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August 28, 2014
Written Question to the High Representative on the case of Héla Boujneh in Tunisia
On 28 August, Marietje Schaake submitted a written question to High Representative Catherine Ashton concerning the case of the arrest of Héla Boujneh in Tunisia. Please find a plain text version and the official document...
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September 1, 2014
Written Question to the High Representative on the case of Mohamed Tareq in Egypt
On 1 September, Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to High Representative Catherine Ashton concerning the case of the arrest of Mohamed Tareq in Egypt. Please find a plain text version and the official document...
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July 1, 2014
Written question regarding implementation of the BICI report in Bahrain
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October 12, 2015
Written Questions on halting the broadcast of tv channels in Turkey
On October 12, Marietje Schaake together with other MEPs from the liberal ALDE Group submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning halting the broadcast of tv channels in T...
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September 1, 2014
Written question to the High Representative on the case of Maryam al-Khawaja in Bahrain
On 1 September, Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to High Representative Catherine Ashton concerning the case of the arrest of Maryam al-Khawaja in Bahrain. Please find a plain text version and the official d...
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September 30, 2014
Written Question to the High Representative on the case of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia
On September 26, Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) submitted questions to High Representative Ashton on the case of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia. Please find a plain text version and the offici...
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November 6, 2014
Written Questions on the case of Ghoncheh Ghavami in Iran
Today, Marietje Schaake will submit to the High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Mogherini, written questions on the case of Ghoncheh Ghavami in Iran. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: The case of Ghonch...
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January 26, 2016
Written Question: Follow up question on the EU-Turkey deal and the Commission letter to Turkey
On January 26, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the EU-Turkey deal and the Commission letter to Turkey. Author: Marietje Schaake Su...
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November 10, 2015
Written Question on the arrest of Sergei Mitrokhin
On November 10, Marietje Schaake together with other Members of the European Parliament, submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Written Parliamentary Questions on the ar...
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November 16, 2011
Resolution on Egypt, in particular the case of blogger Alaa Abd El-Fattah
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions, in particular those of 17 February 2011(1) on the situation in Egypt and of 27 October 2011(2) on the situation in...
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April 2, 2014
Written Question regarding the case of Fusun Erdogan
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November 17, 2011
Debate on Egypt: in particular the case of blogger Alaa Abd El-Fattah
Mr President, Egyptians – old, young, men, and women – have spoken out clearly. They want to determine their own future: opportunities, no corruption. They demand justice and human rights to be respected. We support...
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June 13, 2016
WQ on forced data localisation in EU foreign policy
Today MEP Marietje Schaake asked the following written question to the European Commission. Last week Iran ordered all 'foreign messaging companies’ like Telegram to store data they hold about Iranian users...
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April 2, 2014
Written Question on the use of European spying technology by the Ethiopian government
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October 11, 2012
Media: A year on and the situation in Libya is still fraught ... and it's the most vulnerable who are suffering most - Independent
NEARLY a year after the conflict in Libya, the central authorities are struggling to exert their control over the various factions that contributed to overthrowing the dictator. As in all situations of political and soci...
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February 8, 2016
Written Questions on the enforced disappearance of Giulio Regeni in Egypt
On February 8, Marietje Schaake submitted Written Parliamentary Questions to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, on the enforced disappearance of Giulio Regeni in Egypt. A...
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November 30, 2015
Written Questions on the EU-Saudi Arabia relationship
On November 30, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the EU-Saudi Arabia relationship and the human rights situatio...
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August 4, 2016
Written question on death penalty cases in Iran
Marietje Schaake sent the following question to HR/VP Federica Mogherini today. According to Amnesty International Iran has executed a child offender for the first time this year. Amnesty found that Hassan Afshar, 19, w...
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March 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Use of sexual violence as a counter-revolutionary instrument in North Africa and the Middle East
Parliamentary questions31 March 2011 O-000083/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Marietje Schaake, Marielle De Sarnez, Antonyia Parvanova, Ramon Tremosa i Balcells, on behalf of the ALDE Gr...
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December 8, 2015
Written Question on exports of sensitive military materials to Iran, Myanmar, Sudan and Syria
On December 8, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning exports of sensitive military materials to Iran, Myanmar, Sudan and Syria. Author: Mar...
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February 13, 2019
European Parliament votes in favour of trade deal with Singapore
The European Parliament just voted in favour of the new trade and investment agreements with Singapore. The Parliament has the final say over EU trade agreements and Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaak...
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April 2, 2014
Written Question regarding the case of Rena Netjes
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December 20, 2018
The export of Chinese forced labour products
On December 19th the Associated Press published its research illustrating how products made in forced labour camps in the Xinjiang province end up on the American market (1). Given the EU's responsibility to uphol...
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June 2, 2017
Forced labour financing North Korean militairy and nuclear programs
Today, Marietje Schaake sent the letter below to High Representative Federica Mogherini concerning North Korean forced labour in the EU. The letter was co-signed by 20 other MEPs from different political groups. Marietje...
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June 24, 2015
Written Questions on the case of President Omar al-Bashir before the International Criminal Court
On June 24, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir being allowed to leave South Afri...
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September 16, 2014
Written Question to the Commission concerning internet censorship laws in Turkey
On 16 September, Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to the European Commission concerning internet censorship laws in Turkey. Please see below a plain text version and the original document. --- On 10 Sep...
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May 30, 2016
Written question to the High Representative on the use of spyware by UAE authorities
Today Marietje Schaake asked the following question to High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini: A new report by Citizen Lab, an interdisciplinary laboratory...
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March 31, 2011
Use of sexual violence as a counter-revolutionary instrument in North Africa and the Middle East
Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Marietje Schaake, Marielle De Sarnez, Antonyia Parvanova, Ramon Tremosa i Balcells, on behalf of the ALDE Group, 31.03.11 Women have actively participated in the...
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February 19, 2016
Letter on the detention of Syrian journalist Rami Jarrah in Turkey
On February 19, Marietje Schaake together with 11 other Members of the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Selim Yenel, Head of the Permanent Delegation of Turkey to the EU, and Fed...
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September 2, 2015
Written Questions on atheist bloggers murdered in Bangladesh
On September 2nd, Marietje Schaake and Sophie in ‘t Veld (D66/ALDE) submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the murdered atheist blogge...
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October 20, 2010
Resolution on forced evictions in Zimbabwe
The European Parliament, – having regard to its numerous previous resolutions on Zimbabwe, most recently that of 8 July 2010(1), – having regard to Article 11 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social a...
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September 10, 2015
Parliamentary Questions on the international investigation regarding missing students in Mexico
On September 10, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the international investigation regarding missing students in...
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July 6, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Cooperation agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran
Parliamentary questions6 July 2011 E-006646/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Johannes Cornelis van Baalen (ALDE) , Baroness Sarah Ludford (ALDE) , Norica Nic...
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November 6, 2014
Written Questions on the case of Souad Al-Shammary in Saudi Arabia
Today, Marietje Schaake will submit to the High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Mogherini, written questions on the case of Souad Al-Shammary in Saudi Arabia. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: The case...
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October 7, 2010
Resolution on failures in protection of human rights and justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the DRC, in particular those of 17 January 2008 on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime(1) and 17 December...
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February 8, 2016
Written Question on the Juncker letter to Renzi about the EU-Turkey deal
On February 8, Marietje Schaake sent priority Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the letter about the EU-Turkey deal, sent by European Commission President Juncker to Italian Prime Mini...
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April 5, 2011
Resolution on the use of sexual violence in conflicts in North Africa and the Middle East
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 17 January 2008 on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime, – having regard to its resolution of 26 November 2009...
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February 3, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Violation of the European Convention on Human Rights by Greece and Belgium
Parliamentary questions3 February 2011 O-000023/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Cecilia Wikström, Renate Weber, Sonia Alfano, Nadja Hirsch, Sophia in 't Veld, Louis Michel, Nathalie Grie...
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June 29, 2013
Blog: Egypt on the brink of a second revolution
While largely unnoticed in the West, Egypt has been inching towards a second revolution. Economic disaster under the Morsi-rule has ignited disquiet and polarization. The European Union has missed opportunities to foster...
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January 18, 2011
Resolution on the situation of Christians in the context of freedom of religion
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions, and in particular that of 15 November 2007 on serious events which compromise Christian communities’ existence and those of other religious commu...
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September 1, 2015
Written Questions on press freedom in Turkey
On September 1st, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning press freedom in Turkey. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: Press freedo...
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October 23, 2013
Parliamentary question to Commissioner de Gucht on ACTA provisions in EU-Singapore FTA text
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July 1, 2014
Written question regarding Azouli military prison in Egypt
Please see below a written question by Marietje Schaake, addressed to High Representative Catherine Ashton, regarding Azouli military prison in Egypt. Please find the official document here. On 22 June, the Guardian N...
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December 8, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Delays in the closure of Guantánamo
Parliamentary questions8 December 2009 O-0162/09 ORAL QUESTION WITH DEBATE pursuant to Rule 115 of the Rules of Procedure by Sophia in 't Veld, Leonidas Donskis, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Marietje Schaake, Alexander...
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March 22, 2012
Parliamentary Question: The Commission's position in the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights
Parliamentary questions22 March 2012 E-003124/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: The Commission's position in the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright...
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December 14, 2011
Resolution on the situation of women in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on human rights and democracy in Pakistan, in particular that of 20 January 2011 and those of 20 May 2010 and 12 Jul...
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April 17, 2014
Written Question regarding fraud in Turkey with EU funds
Please see below a written question tabled by Marietje Schaake and Andrew Duff to the Commission regarding fraud in Turkey with EU funds. [embed]/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/WQ_fraud_in_Turkey_with_EU_funds.pdf[/e...
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December 8, 2015
Written Questions on the coherence of sanctions enforcement and export control
On December 8, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the Council concerning the coherence of sanctions enforcement and export control. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: Co...
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October 5, 2015
Oral Question on export controls and Hacking Team
On October 5th, the European Parliament debated Marietje Schaake's oral question on export controls in respect of dual-use items after the Hacking Team revelations. Export controls in respect of dual-use items af...
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November 11, 2015
Written Questions on the ISIL terrorist listing
On November 11, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions in response to the leaked Russian draft proposals on the Syrian c...
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March 10, 2011
Plenary speech on Belarus, in particular the cases of Ales Michalevic and Natalia Radin
Mr President, a large number of opposition figures, including former presidential candidates but also journalists and human rights defenders, were arrested after the events of 19 December 2010 in Minsk and they have...
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September 7, 2010
Resolution on the human rights situation in Iran, in particular the cases of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani and Zahra Bahrami
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, notably those concerning human rights, and in particular those of 22 October 2009(1) and 10 February 2010(2), – having regard to the...
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April 26, 2017
Yameen Rasheed stabbed to death in the Maldives
Following the fatal stabbing of Yameen Rasheed, a government critic and blogger, Marietje Schaake submitted the questions below to High-Representative Federderica Mogherini. On the 23rd of April, Yameen Rasheed was sta...
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October 21, 2010
Plenary speech on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Zimbabwe)
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, at the EU-Africa Summit in Libya next November there should be talks on how Mugabe and his close supporters remain a continuing stumbling block in the pro...
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November 15, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Measuring the impact of EU sanctions on Iran
Parliamentary questions15 November 2010 E-9540/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE) and Barbara Lochbihler (Verts/ALE) Subject: Mea...
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July 11, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Guaranteeing coherence in the implementation of sanctions regime
Parliamentary questions11 July 2011 E-006570/2011 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Barbara Lochbihler (Verts/ALE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Guaranteeing coherence in the implem...
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May 17, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Purpose of the EU‑US Working Group on Cyber-Security and Cyber-Crime
Parliamentary questions17 May 2011 E-004816/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Purpose of the EU‑US Working Group on Cyber-Security and Cyber-Crime...
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May 10, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Call for strong and united EU position at the Special Session of the UN Human Rights Council on the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic
Parliamentary questions10 May 2011 E-004553/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Call for strong and united EU position at the Special Session of the...
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February 23, 2018
Q and A with MEP Marietje Schaake on Big Tech on the European stage
Q and A with MEP Marietje Schaake The liberal ALDE group’s spokesperson on transatlantic trade and digital trade has emerged as a leading critic of Big Tech on the European stage. By Janosch Delcker...
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October 28, 2010
Parliamentary Question: ACTA — a law enforcement treaty?
Parliamentary questions28 October 2010 E-8847/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: ACTA — a law enforcement treaty? There is public concern worldwide...
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May 22, 2012
Written Declaration on Open and Collaborative Government
Click on this button if you wish to sign WD 19/2012 (MEP's only) The internet has created an increasing expectation of transparency in society. The European Parliament should aim to lead by example, providing institut...
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December 17, 2015
Plenary speech on Ibrahim Halawa potentially facing the death penalty in Egypt
On December 17, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about Ibrahim Halawa potentially facing the death penalty in Egypt. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, in Egypt human rights...
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October 29, 2014
Written Questions on the export of Netclean technology to Turkey
On 29 October, Marietje Schaake submitted Written Questions to the European Commission about the export of Netclean technology to Turkey. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: Export of Netclean technology to Turk...
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October 29, 2014
Written Questions on the export of Finspy technology to Bahrain
On 29 October, Marietje Schaake submitted Written Questions to the European Commission about the export of Finspy technology to Bahrain. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: Export of Finspy technology to Bahrain...
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July 5, 2012
Plenary speech on forced abortion scandal in China
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, last month, the world was informed through the Internet that Feng Jianmei was abducted and underwent a forced abortion when seven months pregnant. Local authorities did take action, b...
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December 22, 2015
Written Questions on Tunisia sentencing six men to prison for homosexuality
On December 22, Marietje Schaake together with Sophie in 't Veld (both D66/ALDE) submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the sentencing...
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May 25, 2016
Written question on European arms and dual-use goods to Egypt
To the Vice-President/High Commissioner, Federica Mogherini On 25 May, Amnesty International released a report in which it becomes clear that since 2013, thirteen EU countries have exported weapons and dual use goods...
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June 8, 2011
Resolution on Ukraine: the cases of Yulia Tymoshenko and other members of the former government
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Ukraine, in particular its resolution of 25 November 2010(1), – having regard to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between th...
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December 14, 2015
Speech in the presence of Ensaf Haidar, the wife of Raif Badawi
On December 14, Marietje Schaake spoke in the Foreign Affairs committee to Ensaf Haidar, the wife of Raif Badawi. The liberal blogger has been sentenced to 1,000 lashes, 10 years of imprisonment, and a high fine. The...
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July 24, 2015
Written Questions on the No Disconnect Strategy
On July 24, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the No Disconnect Strategy. Author: Marietje Schaake Subject: Follow-up on the No Disc...
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September 7, 2010
Resolution on the human rights situation in Iran, in particular the cases of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani and Zahra Bahrami
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, notably those concerning human rights, and in particular those of 22 October 2009(1) and 10 February 2010(2), – having regard to the...
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October 26, 2010
Parliamentary Question: EU policy on regulation of surveillance technology
Parliamentary questions26 October 2010 E-8813/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Heidi Hautala (Verts/ALE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: EU policy on regulation of surveillance...
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November 23, 2015
Oral Question & plenary speech on human rights in EU-Vietnam trade negotiations
On September 30, Marietje Schaake (ALDE) together with Bernd Lange (S&D), on behalf of the Committee on International Trade, submitted to the European Commission an Oral Question on human rights in EU-Vietnam trade n...
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December 16, 2015
Plenary speech: Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter
On December 16, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter. Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, the li...
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October 15, 2014
Written Questions on zero-day vulnerability and Russian cyber-espionage
Today Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to the High Representative Catherine Ashton concerning a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability was connected to a cyber-espionage campaign that...
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September 14, 2016
Politico: old media strikes back in copyright fight
LONDON — The Veuve Clicquot flowed last week as power-players in media, technology and politics rubbed shoulders at a Brussels reception hosted by the German publisher Hubert Burda Media. Among...
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February 3, 2017
The Future of News in a Hyperconnected World
Watch the video of the event On March 1st, Marietje Schaake will be hosting an event on the future of news, from 12:30 to 15:00 in the European Parliament in Brussels. Inde...
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June 18, 2018
A day in the life of Marietje Schaake MEP
For the British Chamber of Commerce EU & Belgium, Marietje Schaake wrote a blog about a day in her life as a Member of the European Parliament. Please find the blog post below. A Day in the Life of Marietje Schaake MEP...
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May 10, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Youth unemployment in the EU
Parliamentary questions10 May 2010 E-3294/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: Youth unemployment in the EU More than 20 % of young people are unemployed in Europe, as was un...
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March 2, 2012
Media: Investing in Culture in a Time of Crisis
By Alison Smale, 02.03.2012, The New York Times One recent morning, the mail brought word of a new opera production in Marseille, and a black-and-white print from 1963 of Parisian youth by the Seine (greetings from th...
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November 16, 2015
Written Questions on the violation by the United Arab Emirates of the UN arms embargo concerning Libya
On November 16, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on the violation by the United Arab Emirates of a UN arms embargo...
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February 20, 2013
Written questions: Self-regulation of online and digital services
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October 25, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Egypt and Syria, in particular of Christian communities
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Egypt and Syria, in particular of 15 September 2011 on the situation in Syria, of 7 July 2011 on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in t...
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July 26, 2018
The case of Wini Omer in Sudan
Marietje Schaake today submitted questions following the arrest and prosecution of journalist and human right's defender Wini Omer in Sudan. On Tuesday the 24th of July, journalist Wini Omer appeared before a Sudanese...
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July 6, 2011
Resolution on the Democratic Republic of Congo and the mass rapes in the province of South Kivu
The European Parliament, – having regard to its earlier resolutions on the Democratic Republic of Congo, – having regard to the Cotonou Partnership Agreement signed in June 2000, – having regard to the EU...
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December 20, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Impact of the US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on the EU legal order
Question for written answerto the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE), Baroness Sarah Ludford (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) to the Commission. Subject: Impact of the US National Defense Authoriz...
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July 5, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in the context of the situation in the Arab world and North Africa
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, Yemen and Bahrain, in particular that of 7 April 2011 on the situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen(1), – having regard to its resol...
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June 17, 2015
Written Questions on arms exports to Bahrain
On June 17, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on arms exports to Bahrain. Please find the questions below.Author(s)...
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February 19, 2019
The expulsion of a Dutch journalist from Morocco
This weekend (16-17 February), Dutch journalist Gerbert van der Aa was expelled from Morocco. Mr van der Aa arrived in Morocco last week to do research for a story about illegal migration from Morocco to Europe and was a...
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June 23, 2016
Written question on three leading human rights advocates jailed in Turkey
Below, you can find the text of a written question that Marietje Schaake, along with 42 other Members of the European Parliament, submitted to the High Reperesentative. On 20 June 2016, three leading human rights a...
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January 12, 2016
Written Question about the Appendix letter to the EU-Turkey deal
On January 12, Marietje Schaake submitted the following priority Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the Appendix letter to the EU-Turkey deal. Author: Marietje Schaake Subjec...
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April 6, 2010
Parliamentary Question: E-skills in the EU
Parliamentary questions6 April 2010 E-2025/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Lena Ek (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: E-skills in the EU E-skills offer opportunities for economic recovery, as w...
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December 6, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Flexible exceptions and limitations to copyright in Europe
Parliamentary questions6 December 2010 E-010135/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Flexible exceptions and limitations to copyright in Europe Commis...
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May 24, 2017
From a friendly Mideast, Trump arrives in a skeptical Europe
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May 23, 2011
Event: Nerds in the Parliament 1
Event date: 23 May 2011 Location: BRUSSELS EP A5G1 Speakers: Caroline De Cock, n-squared Peter van Roste, CENTR Summary of event video
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April 12, 2011
Parliamentary Question: The EU's inappropriate reaction to the use of violence in Bahrain
Parliamentary questions12 April 2011 E-003637/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE) Subject: The EU's inappropriate reaction to...
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April 15, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Imposed self-regulation on intermediaries in the information society
Parliamentary questions15 April 2011 E-003774/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Imposed self-regulation on intermediaries in the information societ...
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May 4, 2015
Resolution on the case of Nadiya Savchenko
This Resolution was adopted by the European Parliament on 30 April 2015.European Parliament resolution of 30 April 2015 on the case of Nadiya Savchenko (2015/2663(RSP)) The European Parliament, – having regard to...
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May 23, 2011
Event: Nerds in the Parliament 1
Event date: 23 May 2011 Location: BRUSSELS EP A5G1 Speakers: Caroline De Cock, n-squared Peter van Roste, CENTR Summary of event video
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July 5, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Growing threats to freedom of information and media freedom in EU Member States and action planned by the Commission
Parliamentary questions5 July 2010 O-0103/2010 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Sophia in 't Veld, Renate Weber, Sonia Alfano, Nathalie Griesbeck, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Marietje Schaake, Leoni...
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December 14, 2018
EU needs election-meddling stress tests
In 170 days, Europeans will go to the polls, but the right to freely choose their representatives is under threat. With election after election facing hacking and manipulation, no-one should be naive about what is at s...
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September 22, 2010
Plenary speech on failures in protection of human rights and justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, it is really unspeakably sad that the gravest crimes against humanity took place under the eye of the international community and the UN. We, here in the EU, need to step up ou...
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October 27, 2011
Resolution on the case of Rafah Nashed in Syria
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 and to Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights...
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October 26, 2011
Resolution on the case of Rafah Nashed in Syria
The European Parliament, – having regard to Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 and to Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1966, to which Syria is a pa...
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April 12, 2011
Letter to HR/VP C. Ashton about the imprisonment of blogger Maikel Nabil in Egypt
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October 1, 2012
Parliamentary question on the Clean IT project
[embed]/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Written-Question-Clean-IT.pdf[/embed] Please find the answer of the Commission here.
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June 11, 2012
Written Declaration on Open and Collaborative Government Flyer
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September 17, 2014
Resolution on the persecution of human rights defenders in Azerbaijan
Please see below the text of a resolution on the persecution of human rights defenders in Azerbaijan that adopted by the European Parliament on the 18th of September. European Parliament resolution of 18 September 2014 o...
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July 1, 2014
Written question regarding Azouli military prison in Egypt
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April 2, 2019
EU funds contributing to forced conscription in Eritrea
The European Commission recently published an information fiche about a programme it is funding in Eritrea under the Trust Fund for Africa. The Commission states that in addition to ‘government officials’ and ‘t...
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October 22, 2014
Plenary speech on the situation in Kobane and the threat of IS
On 22 October, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the situation in Kobane and the threat of IS. (Please refer to the text below.) Mr President, today we were listening to the plans of Commiss...
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May 22, 2017
ICC investigation into Libyan detention centres
Marietje Schaake recently tabled the following questions to Commissioner Hahn in response to a possible ICC investigation into the situation in Libyan detention centres. In February 2017 the European Council made ‘seekin...
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April 13, 2010
Parliamentary Question: New developments on the CIA extraordinary renditions programme and secret prisons on EU soil
Parliamentary questions13 April 2010 O-0043/10 ORAL QUESTION WITH DEBATE pursuant to Rule 115 of the Rules of Procedure by Sophia in 't Veld, Leonidas Donskis, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Marietje Schaake, Alexander A...
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October 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Illicit trade in cultural goods and heritage
31 October 2011 E-009825/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Morten Løkkegaard (ALDE) Subject: Illicit trade in cultural goods and heritage Illicit traffic in cul...
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January 27, 2015
MEPs call for the release of the protesters in Egypt and initiation of the investigation of Shaimaa El-Sabag death
Today, Marietje Schaake was one of 48 Members of the European Parliament to sign a letter to the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, calling for the release of the protes...
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September 7, 2015
Report on ‘Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countries’
View Schaake's report on ‘Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countries’ On September 8th, the European Parliament will vote in the plenary mee...
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October 4, 2010
Speech: "The Life of a Networked Politician" (PDF Europe)
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August 13, 2013
Media: Q&A: Marietje Schaake on the future of EU-Iran relations - Your Middle East
A Persian version of this article can be found here. Our Tehran-based contributor Alborz Habibi talks to EU parliamentarian Marietje Schaake, also a Your Middle East contributor, about Europe-Iran relations in light o...
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February 15, 2018
Letter to HR/VP Mogherini on the situation of the LGBTI community in Azerbaijan. Follow up on written questions
Please see below the letter sent by Ms Schaake and Ms in ´t Veld on 15 February 2018 and the answer of VP/HR Mogherini.
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October 13, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Intimidation of individuals of Syrian descent in the EU
Parliamentary questions13 October 2011 E-009135/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Intimidation of individuals of Syrian descent in the EU On 4 O...
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March 9, 2011
Resolution on Belarus (in particular the cases of Ales Mikhalevic and Natalia Radina)
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Belarus, in particular those of 20 January 2011, 17 December 2009 and 22 May 2008, – having regard to the statement made in Brussels on 18...
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October 20, 2010
Resolution on the situation of human rights in the North Caucasus (Russian Federation) and the criminal prosecution against Oleg Orlov
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 17 September 2009 on the murder of human rights activists in Russia(1), – having regard to the award on 16 December 2009 of its Sakharov Prize to Ol...
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November 26, 2009
Press release: 2011 The European Year of Volunteering an opportunity to be seized
The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe are pleased with improvements to organizational aspects of 2011 European Year of Volunteering which will result in greater support for active citizenship. ALDE Press rel...
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May 27, 2015
Written Questions on the Moroccan lawsuit against human rights defenders
On May 27, Marietje Schaake sent the following Written Questions to Vice-President / High Representative Mogherini.According to Moroccan state news agency MAP, the Moroccan Interior Ministry has filed a lawsuit on the 8t...
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September 25, 2017
Ongoing repression in Rwanda and the case of Diane Rwigara
Following the arrest of Diane Rwigara this weekend, Marietje Schaake submitted the questions below to High Representative Mogherini today.--- At the end of August, Ms Diane Rwigara - who attempted to challenge Presiden...
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June 14, 2012
Plenary speech on cases of impunity in the Philippines
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, President Aquino declared that human rights, good governance and the fight against corruption will be a priority. He wants clear policies against extra-ju...
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May 10, 2016
Written questions on the use of shell companies to evade EU sanctions against Syria
On the 10th of May 2016 MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) submitted the following written questions to the Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, News reports based on the so-calle...
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June 26, 2013
Report on the freedom of the press and media in the world
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February 15, 2012
Resolution on the death penalty in Belarus, in particular the cases of Dzmitry Kanavalau and Uladzislau Kavalyou
Link to the adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 17 December 2009 on Belarus and to its other resolutions on that subject, in particular those of 13...
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March 1, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Bringing Iran before the International Court of Justice
Parliamentary questions1 March 2011 E-001675/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Bringing Iran before the International Court of Justice This que...
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July 23, 2014
Media: Newsnight on Ukraine and the downing of MH17
Marietje Schaake spoke in BBC Newsnight on 22 July 2014, to discuss the downing of flight MH17 in Ukraine.
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September 1, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Inquiry into role of European companies in human rights violations (part II) and the export of dual-use technologies
Parliamentary questions1 September 2011 E-007865/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Barbara Lochbihler (Verts/ALE) , Baroness Sarah Ludford (ALDE) , Johannes C...
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November 11, 2015
The situation of the media in the Eastern Partnership countries and Russia
Seminar for journalists Co-organised by the European Parliament and the European Commission 17-18 November European Parliament, Paul Henri Spaak building, room 4B001 The European Parliament and the...
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January 19, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation of Christians in the context of freedom of religion
Mr President, religious conviction is an individual matter with a different meaning to different people. The role of the state is to protect all citizens, regardless of their conviction, and to allow them to freely a...
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April 5, 2011
On the situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen - motion
pursuant to Rule 110(4) of the Rules of Procedure replacing the motions by the following groups: PPE (B7‑0249/2011) Verts/ALE (B7‑0251/2011) ECR (B7‑0252/2011) S&D (B7‑0253/2011) ALDE (B7‑0254/2011)...
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April 7, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Reproductive rights in Turkey and abroad
Parliamentary questions7 April 2010 E-2111/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Alexander Graf Lambsdorff (ALDE) and Sophia in ’t Veld (ALDE) to the Council Subject: Reproductive rights in Turkey and ab...
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March 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Response to the migration flows in North Africa and the southern Mediterranean
Parliamentary questions31 March 2011 O-000082/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Cecilia Wikström, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Jens Rohde, Sonia Alfano, Louis Michel, Nathalie Griesbeck, Mariet...
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March 12, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on relations between the EU and the League of Arab States
On March 11, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about the relations between the EU and the League of Arab States and cooperation in countering terrorism. According to Schaake, working together to fight terrori...
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September 3, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Imprisonment of Zahra Bahrami in Iran
Parliamentary questions3 September 2010 E-6882/2010 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Imprisonment of Zahra Bahrami in Iran 1. Is the EU High Representativ...
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January 19, 2017
Egypt and the case of Ramy el Sayed
Yesterday, Marietje Schaake submitted the following question to High Representative Mogherini. The written question was also co-signed by Petras Austrevicius, Pavel Telicka, Izaskun Bilbao Barandica, Judith Sargentini, A...
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June 10, 2015
Plenary speech on sport and Human Rights, including in the context of the Baku European Games
Please read Schaake's press release: MEP: No European politicians to European Games in Baku until political prisoners are released. Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, the Azerbaijani authorities are eage...
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September 1, 2017
Statement following the ruling of the Supreme Court of Kenya on a re-run of the presidential elections within 60 days
Today’s Supreme Court ruling demonstrates the independence of Kenya's judiciary and the effective electoral complaint mechanism in place in Kenya. The EU election observation mission (EOM) has consistently enc...
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January 16, 2015
Launch event of the Intergroup on the Digital Agenda for Europe
The launch reception of the Intergroup on the Digital Agenda for Europe will take place on 28 January 2015 from 18:30 to 20:00 in the Members Restaurant in the European Parliament in Brussels. We are honoured to annou...
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March 14, 2013
Draft report on 'the Freedom of Press and Media in the World"
I'm happy to share my draft report on 'the Freedom of Press and Media in the World'. This report builds on the discussion paper and the many comments and ideas I received following my call for input, for which I am very...
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July 7, 2015
Written Questions on the Italian company Hacking Team's potential violations of EU sanctions
On July 7, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the Italian company Hacking Team's potential violations of EU sanctions. Please also read Schaa...
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November 16, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Iran: censorship of BBC Farsi and building of ‘halal-Internet’
Parliamentary questions16 November 2011 E-010440/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR — Iran: censorship of BBC Farsi and building of ‘halal-Int...
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September 9, 2010
Parliamentary Question: WikiLeaks case, transparency, press freedom and access to information in the EU
Parliamentary questions9 September 2010 E-7329/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: WikiLeaks case, transparency, press freedom and access to information...
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June 11, 2018
The case of Emin Aslan in Azerbaijan
Today I submitted the following questions to High Representative Federica Mogherini following the continued detention of human rights lawyer and activist Emin Aslan in Azerbaijan. On June 4th 2018 human rights la...
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May 8, 2013
Event: Blogging for Democracy: Cuba, the European Union and the influence of Web 2.0
MEPs Franziska Brantner, José Ignacio Salafranca and Marietje Schaake cordially invite you to Blogging for Democracy Cuba, the European Union and the influence of Web 2.0 "Yoani Sánchez fights tropical totali...
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October 27, 2016
Situation of journalists in Turkey
Marietje Schaake speech on the situation of journalists in Turkey in the plenary session of the European Parliament on 27 October 2016. You can find the adopted resolution here.
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March 7, 2018
The case of Nabeel Rajab and the situation in Bahrain
On 7 March 2018, Marietje Schaake submitted the following questions to HR/VP Mogherini on the case of Nabeel Rajab and the situation in Bahrain. On 21 February 2018, prominent Bahraini human rights defender N...
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July 22, 2016
Call for a limitation of abusive fees charged for cross-border intra-EU phone calls and SMSs in the upcoming review of the telecoms framework
As of 15 June 2017, retail roaming fees charged to consumers when they use their mobile phones within the European Union but outside their home country will finally be eliminated. As mobile phones revolutionise our...
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June 1, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Internet Freedom as a criterion for EU accession
Parliamentary questions1 June 2011 E-005344/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Internet Freedom as a criterion for EU accession On Sunday 15 May...
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March 29, 2012
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Participation of Omar al-Bashir in Arab League Summit on Syria
Parliamentary questions29 March 2012 E-003465/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Norica Nicolai (ALDE) , Marielle de Sarnez (ALDE) , Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE)...
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December 7, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Request for information on the agreement with Libya
Parliamentary questions7 December 2010 E-010029/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Renate Weber (ALDE) , Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Sonia Alfano (ALDE) , Louis Michel (ALDE) , Cecilia Wiks...
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February 21, 2019
The case of Rami Sidky in Egypt
Rami Sidky, an Egyptian musician and former student of the University of Amsterdam, has been held in pre-trial detention in Egypt since May 5th, 2018. He is suspected of being a member of a terrorist organisation and ins...
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June 14, 2011
Event: Nerds in the Parliament 2
Event date: 14 June 2011 Location: BRUSSELS EP A5G1 Speakers: Ot van Daalen, Bits of Freedom Brenno de Winter, Freelance Journalist
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January 16, 2015
Launch event of the Intergroup on the Digital Agenda for Europe
The launch reception of the Intergroup on the Digital Agenda for Europe will take place on 28 January 2015 from 18:30 to 20:00 in the Members Restaurant in the European Parliament in Brussels. We are honoured to annou...
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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...
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August 8, 2016
WQ on the cancellation of the Jean Monnet Scholarship programme in Turkey
Today Marietje Schaake asked the following written questions to the HR/VP Federica Mogherini.On the 5th of August 2016 a cancellation notice was posted for a tender procedure for proposals for the Jean Monnet Scholarship...
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November 5, 2016
In America’s democratic showcase, the world sees a model of what not to do
Washington PostBy Griff Witte, Europe, November 5 at 10:48 AM LONDON — In the seaside cafes of Beirut, the whole thing looks “like a bad joke.” To persecuted journalists in Burundi, it amounts to “a total loss of dignity...
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October 26, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Internet blocking and child pornography
Parliamentary questions26 October 2010 E-8802/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Alexander Alvaro (ALDE) and Nadja Hirsch (ALDE) Su...
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May 4, 2015
Resolution on the Imprisonment of human and workers' rights activists in Algeria
This Resolution was adopted by the European Parliament on 30 April 2015.European Parliament resolution of 30 April 2015 on the imprisonment of workers and human rights activists in Algeria (2015/2665(RSP)) The Europea...
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May 23, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Homophobia in Italy
Parliamentary questions23 May 2011 E-005015/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Gianni Vattimo (ALDE) and Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) Subject: Homophobia in It...
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March 3, 2017
Future of news, propaganda, fake news and business models
On March 1st, Marietje Schaake hosted an event on the future of news, online propaganda, fake news and new business models. Watch the video here in full, or the individual contributions of the panellists below:...
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February 2, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in the Mediterranean, in particular in Tunisia and Egypt
Madam President, right now, as we stand here, citizens in Egypt are being trapped and attacked in Tahrir Square and the army and the police are reportedly attacking instead of protecting. In their peaceful protests E...
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June 14, 2011
Event: Nerds in the Parliament 2
Event date: 14 June 2011 Location: BRUSSELS EP A5G1 Speakers: Ot van Daalen, Bits of Freedom Brenno de Winter, Freelance Journalist
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March 10, 2011
Parliamentary Question: US Administration decision to lift the suspension on 'military commission' trials at Guantanamo Bay
Parliamentary questions10 March 2011 O-000056/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Sophia in 't Veld, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Renate Weber, Sonia Alfano, Marietje Schaake, Gianni Vattimo, Nat...
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December 23, 2014
Written Questions on US proposals in TiSA negotiations undermining data protection and netneutrality
Marietje Schaake and Sophie in 't Veld (D66/ALDE) sent the following Written Questions to the European Commission regarding US proposals in TiSA negotiations undermining data protection and netneutrality.With regard to t...
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May 23, 2012
Resolution on the possible withdrawal of Venezuela from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Venezuela, namely that of 24 May 2007 on the Radio Caracas TV channel case(1), that of 23 October 2008 on politic...
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February 4, 2016
Plenary speech on Bahrain, the case of Mohammed Ramadan
On Feburay 4, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the case of Mohammed Ramadan in Bahrain. Marietje Schaake, author - Madam President, this week many of the people here – just like I did – heard...
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March 12, 2012
Parliamentary Question: Online distribution of audiovisual works
Parliamentary questions12 March 2012 E-002768/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Morten Løkkegaard (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Online distribution of audiovisual works...
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October 16, 2014
TTIP and cosmetics: a fact-check
Earlier this week, there was commotion on Twitter over a spreadsheet that was said to show that the most important aim of the American negotiators on the trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is to remov...
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May 19, 2011
Parliamentary Question: A new UN Convention against mercenary activities
Parliamentary questions19 May 2011 E-004926/2011 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Sergio Gaetano Cofferati (S&D) , Leonardo Domenici (S&D) , David-Maria Sassoli (S&D) , Francesco...
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May 19, 2010
Plenary speech on the implementation of the synergies of research and innovation earmarked funds in Regulation (EC) No 1080-2006...
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, as we seek to solve the financial and economic crisis, I would like to point out an essential deficit: that of knowledge. I regret to say that Europe is becoming a more stupid...
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September 2, 2016
Ars Technica: 20-year ancillary copyright term, new YouTube rule mulled in draft EU law
Yesterday’s newspaper is today’s chip paper? Brussels' digital commissioner Gunther Oettinger doesn’t appear to think so, rather it is a way to claim levies for up to 20 years.A leaked draft of...
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June 12, 2013
Presentation of report "Freedom of the Press and Media in the World"
During the June Plenary Session in Strasbourg of the European Parliament Marietje presents her report on "Freedom of the Press and the Media in the World" in a broad debate on human rights and democracy with the High Re...
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May 4, 2015
Resolution on the situation in Nigeria
This Resolution was adopted by the European Parliament on 30 April 2015.European Parliament resolution of 30 April 2015 on the situation in Nigeria (2015/2520(RSP)) The European Parliament, – having regard to its...
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September 13, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Syria
Link to original adopted resolution. The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, in particular that of 7 July 2011 on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in the context of...
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November 13, 2012
Parliamentary Question: Progress Made on Culture in the EU's External Actions
Question for written answer E-10115/2012to the Vice-President / High Representative Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE), Doris Pack (EPP), Hannu Takkula (ALDE), Morten Lokkegaard (ALDE), Sean Kelly (EPP), Olga Sehnalo...
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September 8, 2010
Parliamentary Question: President al-Bashir in Kenya
Parliamentary questions8 September 2010 E-6988/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: President al-Bashir in Kenya Is the High Representative of the Uni...
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February 10, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Conformity of the draft Italian decree implementing Directive 2007/65/EC with the Directive and with fundamental rights
Parliamentary questions10 February 2010 O-0014/10 ORAL QUESTION WITH DEBATE pursuant to Rule 115 of the Rules of Procedure by Sonia Alfano, Alexander Alvaro, Ivo Vajgl, Marietje Schaake, Sophia in 't Veld and Niccolò...
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September 10, 2013
ALDE Motion for a Resolution on the Human Rights Situation in Bahrain
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February 2, 2016
Plenary speech on negotiations for the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA)
On February 1, Marietje Schake spoke in the plenary about the negotiations for the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA). Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the European Union is the world...
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December 6, 2012
Media: A weapon called blog - New Europe
Sometimes, one single word can change an opinion, one sentence can modify a point of view, but just one blog or blogger can transform a whole country. This is what happened during the Arab Spring in 2011, when journalist...
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October 16, 2015
Special reading of the works of Raif Badawi
October 20th from 19:00 to 20:30 in the European Parliament, Altiero Spinelli A1G-3 Raif Badawi is the most well-known imprisoned human rights activist of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi authorities claim that Badawi i...
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January 26, 2016
Where is the EU five years after the revolution in Egypt?
Five years ago mass protests took over Tahrir square in Cairo. After initial hesitation the EU sought a new approach to Egypt, and wanted to support the transition from autocracy to democracy. It would fully support "the...
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March 9, 2011
Resolution on Pakistan, in particular the murder of Shahbaz Bhatti
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on human rights and democracy in Pakistan, in particular that of 20 January 2011 as well as those of 20 May 2010 and of 12 July, 25 October and 15...
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December 14, 2015
Written Questions on Turkey detaining 3,000 refugees after EU deal
On December 14, Marietje Schaake submitted the following Parliamentary Written Questions to the European Commission concerning the detention of about 3,000 migrants and refugees in Turkey. Author: Marietje Schaak...
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September 6, 2010
Plenary speech on human rights in Iran, in particular the cases of Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani and of Zahra Bahrami
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, as Europeans, we are particularly moved by the human rights situation in Iran, not only because we consider the EU to be a community of values and beli...
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May 16, 2017
ECJ ruling EU-Singapore provides needed legal clarity
Today, the European Court of Justice gave its judgement on which parts of the EU-Singapore Trade Agreement fall into the EU's exclusive competence. The Court ruled that most parts of the agreement fall within the EU's ex...
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June 12, 2018
Presentation of the annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2017 and the EU's policy on the matter
Speech in the plenary of the European Parliament on the EU annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2017 and the EU's policy on the matter.
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March 3, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Immediate suspension of Libya's membership of the UN Human Rights Council
Parliamentary questions3 March 2011 E-002029/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR — Immediate suspension of Libya's membership of the UN Human R...
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September 24, 2012
Save the date - "Free speech in a hyper connected world" - 9 October 2012, Brussels
Save the date: 9 October 2012 Panel discussion: "Free speech in a hyper connected world" European Parliament,Brussels Room ASP A1E-2 09.30 - 11.30 hours * * Rapid technological developments make people across the...
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March 7, 2011
Resolution on the Southern Neighbourhood, and Libya in particular
The European Parliament, – having regard to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution of 1 March 2011 unanimously suspending Libya’s membership of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), – ...
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September 14, 2010
Resolution on Sudan: the situation in Southern Kordofan and the eruption of fighting in Blue Nile State
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Sudan, – having regard to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signed on 9 January 2005, – having regard to the...
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May 16, 2013
Media: IPR Lists For Trans-Atlantic Trade Deal Still Growing; Risk Of Locking In Old IPR Regimes?
Monika Ermert, 15 May 2013, Intellectual Property Watch Locking in Europe and the United States to “old” intellectual property regimes is the one “killer argument” against including an IP chapter in the upcoming Trans...
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December 14, 2011
Resolution on Tunisia: the case of Zacharia Bouguira
The European Parliament, – having regard to its recent resolutions on Tunisia, in particular that of 3 February 2011(1), – having regard to its resolution of 7 April 2011 on the review of the European Neighbourhood...
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May 19, 2015
Plenary speech on self-certification of importers of minerals and metals originating in conflict-affected and high-risk areas
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, it is essential that trade policies are a key element in broader EU foreign policy goals, such as conflict resolution, human rights and development. That is why we need ef...
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April 5, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria and Yemen, – having regard to its report on European Union relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council of 24 March 2011(1), – h...
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May 28, 2015
MEP Schaake reacts to vote report ongoing negotiations on a trade and investment partnership between Europe and the United States
Today, the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament (INTA) adopted a report on the ongoing negotiations on a trade and investment partnership between Europe and the United States (TTIP). Member of the Eur...
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January 20, 2016
Plenary speech on the situation in the South East of Turkey
On January 20, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the situation in the South East of Turkey. Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Madam President, the deal on migration that Mr Timmermans rushed through at...
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April 19, 2017
The case of Ahmad Waqas Goraya and other online activists in Pakistan
Today, Marietje Schaake submitted the following written questions to High Representative Federica Mogherini concerning the case of Mr Ahmad Waqas Goraya and other online activists in Pakistan. On January 6th, security fo...
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March 31, 2011
Response to the migration flows in North Africa and the southern Mediterranean
Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Cecilia Wikström, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Jens Rohde, Sonia Alfano, Louis Michel, Nathalie Griesbeck, Marietje Schaake, Giommaria Uggias, Marielle De Sarnez, Ramon...
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September 27, 2011
Plenary speech on tensions between Turkey and the Republic of Cyprus
Madam President, as the High Representative and Commissioner Füle are aware, Turkey’s foreign policy is guided by a doctrine called ‘zero problems with neighbours’ but, unfortunately, today Turkey is experiencing pro...
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February 11, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Digital illiteracy
Parliamentary questions11 February 2011 E-001203/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Digital illiteracy The Commission has set up a high-level exp...
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April 18, 2013
Plenary speech on freedom of expression in Vietnam
The Parliament debated the restrictions on freedom of expression and digital freedoms in Vietnam. Marietje has been vocal in addressing the policies of the Vietnamese government and initiated a Resolution that was adopte...
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November 21, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation of migrant workers in Qatar
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, the circumstances of migrant workers in Qatar, and human rights in general, have long been of concern to us, but they are now in the spotlight because of the World Cup planned for 202...
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September 11, 2013
Plenary speech and resolution on the situation in Syria
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Mr President, we must welcome the opportunity to explore a UN-supported deal to end the use of chemical weapons by Assad, yet many major problems remain: a humanitarian disaster, the gr...
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September 11, 2013
Plenary speech and resolution on the situation in Egypt
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, in the turmoil that Egypt has gone through in the past two-and-a-half years, and especially during diplomatic efforts last summer, the EU has taken a lead...
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October 16, 2015
Special reading of the works of Raif Badawi
October 20th from 19:00 to 20:30 in the European Parliament, Altiero Spinelli A1G-3 Raif Badawi is the most well-known imprisoned human rights activist of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi authorities claim that Badawi i...
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September 14, 2011
Resolution on Sudan: the situation in Southern Kordofan and the eruption of fighting in Blue Nile State
Link to original adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Sudan, – having regard to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signed on...
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November 10, 2016
Algorithmic accountability and transparency in the digital single market
MEP Marietje Schaake organised this event in the European Parliament on the 7th of November 2016 in order to discuss which options the European Union has to improve the accountability and/or the t...
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March 30, 2017
Elif Shafak and Marietje Schaake on the Rise of Populism in Europe
As EU leaders are tested by the rise of populism, how can citizens and civil society organizations respond to these adverse trends?Carnegie Europe was delighted to host a discussion featuring Mari...
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March 14, 2012
Resolution on human trafficking in Sinai, in particular the case of Solomon W.
Link to the adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 16 December 2010 on Eritrean refugees held hostage in the Sinai, – having regard to the 1948 Universal Dec...
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May 26, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Regulating net neutrality and use of deep packet inspection
Parliamentary questions26 May 2011 E-005159/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) Subject: Regulating net neutrality and use of dee...
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December 15, 2011
Resolution on Azerbaijan, in particular the case of Rafig Tagi
The European Parliament , – having regard to its previous resolutions on Azerbaijan, in particular those concerning human rights, – having regard to the conclusions of the Second Eastern Partnership Summit, held...
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September 10, 2015
Written Questions on an Inter-institutional task-force on Iran
On September 10, Marietje Schaake submitted to Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, Parliamentary Written Questions on an Inter-institutional task-force on Iran. Author: Ma...
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December 2, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Software advertising on public websites
Parliamentary questions2 December 2011 E-011374/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Jan Philipp Albrecht (Verts/ALE) , Françoise Castex (S&D) , Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Christian En...
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December 15, 2010
Plenary speech on Human rights in the world 2009 and EU policy on the matter
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Madam President, we are celebrating a significant day with the award of the Sakharov Prize today, but we have a lot more work to do than that. I would like to highlight a few elements from t...
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October 25, 2018
European Parliament resolution on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul
Today, the European Parliament adopted the following resolution on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul (2018/2885(RSP)) The European Parliament, – ha...
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December 14, 2011
Press release: Verhofstadt shocked by the lack of urgency to halt a massacre in Homs
Guy Verhofstadt, ALDE Leader today issued a stark warning to the EU following the weak statement by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton on the situation in Syria. Following her remarks that the idea of creating hu...
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February 17, 2019
Democrats offer European allies the promise of a post-Trump future. But can they deliver?
MUNICH — Amid the gloom of a security conference focused on the breakdown in transatlantic relations under President Trump, Joe Biden offered beleaguered Europeans a ray of hope this weekend. “This too shal...
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April 16, 2015
Curbing the trade in conflict minerals requires a realistic approach
In 2014, the European Commission introduced a proposal for legislation to combat the trade in minerals which is used to finance conflict. This is an issue of great concern, especially in central Africa, mainly in the...
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June 1, 2018
US metal tariffs 'a slap in the face' for Europe
On 31 May, Marietje Schaake spoke about the US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports on BBC World Service. Please find the link to the interview here. US metal tariffs 'a slap in the face' for Europe The US is to impos...
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January 18, 2013
Supporting the dream of copyright reform, digital freedom, and considering the public interest over the protection of vested interests
For the full story behind this video click here.
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February 21, 2019
The execution of nine men in Egypt
On February 20th, nine men were executed in Egypt. They are accused of the murder of public prosecutor Hisham Barakat in 2015. Their execution took place amidst allegations, both by themselves and by Amnesty...
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May 31, 2017
Free trade and the global economy - can growth be sustained in a protectionist world?
Free Trade and the Global Economy – Can Growth Be Sustained in a Protectionist World? An early move by the Trump Administration was to withdraw from the near–complete Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. Objec...
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May 8, 2015
Video - The State of the Union: Surveillance and Freedom in Europe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6tvPyMJhp8&t=80m24s Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, May 8 The State of the Union conference, organised by the European University Institute (EUI), is an annual event for high-...
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July 7, 2010
Resolution on Venezuela, in particular the case of Maria Lourdes Afiuni
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Venezuela, in particular those of 11 February 2010, 7 May 2009, 23 October 2008 and 24 May 2007, – having regard to Rul...
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October 11, 2012
Written questions: EU's assessment of security risks of Huawei Technologies and ZTE Inc.
Please find the answer of the Commission here.
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July 1, 2015
Safeguarding the freedom of panorama
The freedom of panorama allows people to share or post photographs or videos of works, such as works of architecture or sculpture, that are located in public places. Currently this freedom already exists in many – but no...
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July 18, 2014
Plenary speech on the situation in Iraq
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the events in Iraq and in fact the entire Middle East are very worrying but the situation does not come out of the blue. The Islamic State (IS) was able t...
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June 14, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation of ethnic minorities in Iran
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, it is safe to say that all Iranians are repressed and live in a culture of state-inflicted violence every day. This sad reality of the Islamic Republic must not be overshadowed by the...
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May 3, 2017
Arbitration on trial: the US and UK’s fear of the supranational
The courts and panels that help shape global trade are being urged to adapt to a different political climate by Alan Beattie https://www.ft.com/content/e607c6b2-28f5-11e7-bc4b-5528796fe35c Brandishing the pen with which...
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March 9, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Inquiry into role of European companies in violation of human rights
Parliamentary questions9 March 2011 E-002212/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Inquiry into role of European companies in violation of human rights...
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February 13, 2013
Discussion paper - Freedom of the Press and Media in the World report
Following my call for input I have received several contributions by NGO's, academics and citizens. I'm grateful for all the valuable information, ideas and viewpoints of which many are reflected in this discussion paper...
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October 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Public Sector Information Directive: pricing, extension and standards
Parliamentary questions31 October 2011 E-009844/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Public Sector Information Directive: pricing, extension and stand...
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July 5, 2012
Plenary speech & Resolution on Belarus, in particular the case of Andrzej Poczobut
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, even though Mr Poczobut was released from custody, he still faces charges of libel which seem to target him as a result of his journalistic activities and as a member of the Polish mi...
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March 12, 2012
Resolution on the situation in Nigeria
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the statements by Vice-President/High Representative Ashton of 26 December 2011 on the Christmas Day bombings and of 22 January 2012 on the b...
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January 30, 2015
Letter to High Representative Mogherini on the cases of Ahmed Maher, Mohamed Adel and Ahmed Douma in Egypt
On 30 January, Marietje Schaake together with other Members of the European Parliament, wrote a letter to High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini to call for action on the cases of Ahmed Maher, Mohamed Adel...
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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...
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April 6, 2011
Resolution on the case of Ai Weiwei
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions in the current parliamentary term on human rights violations in China, – having regard to Rule 122(5) of its Rules of Procedure, A. wherea...
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December 14, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Suspension by Portugal of the Schengen Treaty during the NATO Summit
Parliamentary questions14 December 2010 E-010323/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Renate Weber (ALDE) , Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Alexander Alvaro (ALDE) , Lo...
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July 4, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation in Egypt
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the Egyptian people have been joined by us and many across the world in celebrating the historic moment of the election of the first President to be el...
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February 16, 2011
Resolution on the rule of law in Russia
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous reports and resolutions on Russia and on EU-Russia relations, in particular its resolutions of 17 September 2009 on the murder of human rights activists in Ru...
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November 16, 2012
Video summary: Free Speech in a Hyper Connected World
As the Parliament’s Rapporteur for a report on ‘A Digital Freedom Strategy in EU foreign policy‘, and on ‘Press and Media Freedom in the World' Marietje Schaake hosted a panel to discuss changing concepts of lawmaking, m...
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January 20, 2011
Plenary speech on Iran, in particular the case of Nasrin Sotoudeh
Mr President, once again, we are forced to speak about human rights in Iran, after Nasrin Sotoudeh was sentenced to 11 years in jail. She is banned from practising law, but let us serve justice. The Rule of Law is...
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April 7, 2017
Plenary speech on the role of platforms, hate speech and fake news
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywn56NVETtU
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November 16, 2012
Video summary: Free Speech in a Hyper Connected World
As the Parliament’s Rapporteur for a report on ‘A Digital Freedom Strategy in EU foreign policy‘, and on ‘Press and Media Freedom in the World' Marietje Schaake hosted a panel to discuss changing concepts of lawmaking, m...
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November 17, 2011
Plenary speech on Egypt, the case of Alaa Abdel Fatah
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, Egyptians – old, young, men, and women – have spoken out clearly. They want to determine their own future: opportunities, no corruption. They demand justice and human rights to be res...
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April 26, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Scope of EU asset freezes not answered
Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE), 26.04.11 On 23 February 2011 I tabled a written question to the Commission on the subject ‘Scope of EU-imposed asset freezes’. The dea...
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September 11, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Mr President, after so many debates on Syria, I already know what we are going to be hearing from you: it is a terrible tragedy; human rights have to be respected; Assad has lost his legitimacy; the EU has imposed s...
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April 24, 2018
Written Questions on Cyber Espionage Threats to European Travellers
On 24 April, Marietje Schaake submitted parliamentary written questions on cyber espionage threats to European travellers to Vice-President/High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini. Please find t...
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November 21, 2018
The case of EU citizen Matthew Hedges in the UAE
On November 21st, British PhD student Matthew Hedges was sentenced to life in prison at a UAE court. Mr Hedges has been detained in the United Arab Emirates since his arrest at Dubai airport in May after h...
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November 24, 2010
Resolution on Iraq: the death penalty (notably the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Iraq, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the abolition of the death penalty, in particular its resolution of...
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November 21, 2013
Plenary speech on Bolivia, the cases of Előd Tóásó and Mario Tadic
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, I shall be very short. In 2009 four Europeans died in a shooting and two have been kept in pre-trial detention since then in Bolivia. We asked the Bolivian authorities to ensure a fair...
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December 15, 2011
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan, notably the case of Rafiq Tagi
Mr President, Rafiq Tagi was murdered after he exercised his universal human right of free speech. It is important that this is investigated and it is essential that the Azerbaijani authorities do so in an independen...
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February 15, 2012
Resolution on the situation in Syria
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, – having regard to the Foreign Affairs Council’s conclusions on Syria of 10 October, 14 November and 1 December 2011 and 23 Januar...
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July 5, 2012
Plenary speech & Resolution on on violence against lesbian women and the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons in Africa
(Resolution below the plenary video's) Plenary speech Marietje Schaake – Mr President, we have fought long and hard to address, at last, the extensive violence against LGBT people in Africa. Sadly, even in the Hou...
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October 10, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Internet disconnection laws in Europe
Parliamentary questions10 October 2011 E-008794/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Internet disconnection laws in Europe Via the press(1), it h...
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June 23, 2015
Written Questions on GCC-EU human rights cooperation
On June 23, Marietje Schaake together with nine other MEPs submitted Parliamentary Written Questions to Commission Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, on human rights cooperation...
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February 16, 2011
Resolution on Yemen: persecution of juvenile offenders, in particular the case of Muhammed Taher Thabet Samoum
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 10 February 2010 on the situation in Yemen(1), – having regard to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the Internati...
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March 24, 2014
Video: Roundtable on a European Perspective on Iran
On March 24th Marietje Schaake spoke in a roundtable hosted by the Atlantic Council of the US in Washington D.C. about her recent visit to Iran and discussed the latest developments in EU-Iran relations. Below you wil...
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March 8, 2018
Closing the loopholes in software and law
Think of software like a web of code, woven as a system that is supposed to be intact, but in which small holes can exist unknowingly. These small holes can in turn be used to enter the software on someone's mobile phone...
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January 18, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Belarus
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Belarus, in particular that of 17 December 2009 on Belarus, – having regard to Council decision 2010/639/CFSP of 25 Octob...
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April 6, 2011
Resolution on the ban of the elections for the Tibetan government in exile in Nepal
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolution of 17 June 2010 on Nepal and its resolution of 26 October 2006 on Tibet, – having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948, – h...
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November 10, 2015
MEP: Undermining of Turkish rule of law and freedom of expression are big concern for Europe
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) responds to the progress report on Turkey which the European Commission published today. "It is clear that the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in Turkey...
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February 8, 2012
Event: Internet Freedom and Security in EU Foreign Policy: The Role of Business.
Event date: Wednesday, 8 February, 2012 Location: European Parliament, room ASP 5G2 Speakers: Taylor Reynolds, OECD, Head of Unit Information Economy, speaking on corporate social responsibility, multinational ente...
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February 8, 2012
Event: Internet Freedom and Security in EU Foreign Policy: The Role of Business.
Event date: Wednesday, 8 February, 2012 Location: European Parliament, room ASP 5G2 Speakers: Taylor Reynolds, OECD, Head of Unit Information Economy, speaking on corporate social responsibility, multinational ente...
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November 6, 2012
Media: Digital Freedoms and Human Rights in a Hyper-Connected World - MIND
Read the entire publication below Marietje Schaake, MIND, 06.11.2012 A selection of different developments around technologies and human rights remind us of the vast scope of these emerging crossroads. A video clip...
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May 24, 2016
Oral Question on US sanctions impacting EU business in Iran
In October 2015, the E3+3 and Iran adopted the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. It ensures that Iran's nuclear programme will be purely peaceful, in return for which sanctions would be lifted. Since then, a number of...
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April 13, 2016
MEP: Reject cynical deal making with Turkey and focus on rule of law and rights
Today the European Parliament debates its annual report on Turkey’s progress towards becoming an EU Member. Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) responds: "This report is the most critical on the bac...
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March 9, 2011
Resolution on the situation and cultural heritage in Kashgar (Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China)
The European Parliament, – having regard to previous resolutions on China, notably those concerning human rights and minority rights, and in particular those of 26 November 2009 and 24 November 2010, – having r...
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November 13, 2011
Media: Long-term detention unacceptable, tells EP - Hürriyet Daily News
European politicians continued to criticize long imprisonment and violations of fair trials in Turkey while demanding the government make necessary changes and slamming opposition parties for selecting deputy candidates...
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September 19, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Rules on publicly funded academic research
Parliamentary questions19 September 2011 E-008369/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Rules on publicly funded academic research When preparing po...
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November 15, 2010
Resolution on Malaysia: the practice of caning
The European Parliament, – having regard to the absolute ban on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, a ban which applies in all circumstances and, as a peremptory norm in internatio...
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April 30, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on the situation of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the people in Yarmouk, Syria, face a particularly horrible situation, as do many other innocent people in Syria. They are attacked by the nihilist jihadis...
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November 25, 2010
Plenary speech on Iraq, in particular the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian...
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, in Iraq, the death penalty was suspended after the US-led invasion in 2003 but reintroduced in August 2004. Since then, hundreds of people have been se...
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May 4, 2015
Resolution on the Persecution of the Christians around the world, in relation to the killing of students in Kenya by terror group Al-Shabaab
This Resolution was adopted by the European Parliament on 30 April 2015.European Parliament resolution of 30 April 2015 on the persecution of Christians around the world, in relation to the killing of students in Kenya b...
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September 13, 2010
Resolution on the situation in Syria
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, in particular that of 7 July 2011 on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in the context of the situation in the Arab world and Nor...
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March 13, 2017
The beating of Elvi Fundo in Albania
On Friday, Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE), submitted the following question to High Representative Federica Mogherini on the beating of journalist Elvi Fundo in Albania. On the 8th of March, Elvi Fundo, a journalist for the...
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June 13, 2013
Marietje Schaake: Freedom of the press and media central role in European external policies
The promotion of freedom of the press and independent media should play a central role in the external policies of the European Union. Increased cooperation within the EEAS and European Commission and with businesses is...
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May 24, 2018
Intensifying crackdown in Egypt on freedom of speech and human rights defenders
On 24 May, Marietje Schaake submitted parliamentary questions on the intensifying crakcown in Egypt to HR/VP Frederica Mogherini. Please find the questions below. On 23 May 2018, Egyptian blogger Wael Abbas was a...
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September 8, 2016
Politico on freedom of panorama
Sharing a photograph of the Eiffel Tower at night on Facebook without paying for it could land you in hot water. Even if it’s just a holiday memento.Such quirks of EU copyright law will persist...
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October 22, 2012
Parliamentary question: Morocco - human rights violations and ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture
Please find the answers of the Commission here.
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June 9, 2014
Letter to Catherine Ashton on Egypt and trial of journalists
Brussels, 9 June 2014 Honourable Lady Ashton, Recent developments in Egypt are cause for great concern. In a climate of fear and intimidation, elections were held. Many questions about those remain, as critical...
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February 5, 2019
Europe's stakes in the State of the Union
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February 12, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on Saudi Arabia and the case of Raif Badawi
Today, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate, after which a resolution concerning the case of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia was adopted. Earlier, on January 21, MEPs called for urgent action in this case by sendi...
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March 3, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Scope of EU‑imposed asset freezes
Parliamentary questions3 March 2011 E-001808/2011 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Scope of EU‑imposed asset freezes With reference to the article htt...
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July 15, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Absence of European Parliament representative at ‘cultural diplomacy’ meeting in Pécs
Parliamentary questions15 July 2011 E-006622/2011 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Doris Pack (PPE) Subject: Absence of European Parliament representative at ‘...
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January 25, 2016
Video: CER/Istituto Affari Internazionali seminar on 'Between power and rules: The geopolitics of TTIP'
On January 18, Marietje Schaake addressed in a video message the CER/Istituto Affari Internazionali seminar on 'Between power and rules: The geopolitics of TTIP' in Rome. Please find the video below, or on the event's...
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January 16, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, it is regrettable we could not have this debate on the terrible situation in Syria with the High Representative herself when she finally did decide to ful...
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December 3, 2018
The export and use of NSO software
Last week, Saudi dissident Omar Abdulaziz filed a lawsuit against Israeli software company NSO for selling Pegasus software to the government of Saudi Arabia. That software was allegedly then used to target Mr Abdulaziz’...
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November 20, 2013
Plenary speech on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Madam President, intensified cooperation in terms of defence is indispensable if Europe wants to play its role on the global stage. But while we are catching up from a fragmented policy, to...
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February 20, 2019
A Conversation About Digital Platforms And Regulation, Part I + 2
PART 1from the the-view-from-the-eu dept Tue, Feb 19th 2019 12:04pm — Flemming Rose We are cross posting the following interview conducted by Danish journalist, Cato Institute Senior Fellow, and author of The Tyr...
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January 12, 2015
Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries
Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries Date: Wednesday 21 January 2015, 9.00-11.30 Venue: European Parliament, Altiero Spinel...
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May 8, 2015
Video - The State of the Union: Surveillance and Freedom in Europe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6tvPyMJhp8&t=80m24s Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, May 8 The State of the Union conference, organised by the European University Institute (EUI), is an annual event for high-...
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March 10, 2016
European Parliament resolution on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni
On March 10, 2016 Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary session on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni. Please find below and via this link the adopted urgency resolution on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio...
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January 30, 2017
Letter to HR/VP Mogherini on the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Iran
Last Friday, Marietje Schaake sent a letter to High-Representative Federica Mogherini on the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, imprisoned in Iran. The letter below was co-signed by Molly Scott Cato, Frederique Ries, Jud...
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February 6, 2014
Plenary speech on the situation in Egypt
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, while I welcome the Commissioner, I really wish the High Representative, Ms Ashton, had been here herself. In Egypt, even when governments have changed...
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March 10, 2011
Plenary speech on Pakistan, the murder of Shahbaz Bhatti
Mr President, despite the request made by the Pakistani Minister for Religious Minorities, Shahbaz Bhatti, for more protection after numerous threats, an assassin managed to murder him on 2 March. Our sympathies go o...
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March 4, 2019
In a Change of Tone, U.S. Restores E.U.’s Diplomatic Status
BRUSSELS — As diplomatic spats go, it was a spring shower in a teapot, not even a minor tempest. But European feelings were badly bruised last year when the Trump administration downgraded the diplomatic stat...
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July 6, 2010
Resolution on the situation in Kyrgyzstan
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, in particular those of 12 May 2005 and 6 May 2010, – having regard to its resolution of 20 February 2008 on a...
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May 12, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Iran elected to UN Commission on women's rights
Parliamentary questions12 May 2010 E-3400/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Alexander Graf Lambsdorff (ALDE) to the Council Subject: Iran elected to UN Commission on women's rights On 28 April,...
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February 6, 2014
Plenary speech and resolution on human rights in Bahrain
Marietje Schaake - Mr President, the unrest and human rights violations in Bahrain will not be overshadowed by fancy advertising campaigns or the sponsorship of the World Economic Forum on CNN. Anyone who looks more...
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February 8, 2018
Intervention on Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Memorial Center
Plenary speech of MEP Marietje Schaake on Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Memorial Center on the 8th of February 2018.
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September 18, 2012
Own initiative report on a Digital Freedom Strategy in EU Foreign Policy
MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on a Digital Freedom Strategy in EU Foreign Policy (2012/2094(INI)) The European Parliament, – having regard to the resolution of the UN Human Rights Council of...
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July 4, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation in Nigeria
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, this House shares the grave concern over the terrorist activities carried out by Boko Haram and related groups which have resulted in no less than 4 000 deaths over the past four year...
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January 21, 2015
MEPs call for urgent action in the case of Saudi Arabian Writer Raif Badawi
Today, Marietje Schaake and more than 100 other MEPs sent a letter to High Representative Federica Mogherini. They call for urgent action in the case of Saudi Arabian Writer Raif Badawi. Please refer to the letter be...
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April 23, 2019
Opinion: Measles outbreak is a reminder of the power of viral information
Rise in cases shows it is time for systematic scrutiny of algorithms that determine behaviour. The US is approaching record-breaking levels of measles outbreaks since the disease was officially eliminated there in 2...
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August 21, 2012
Parliamentary question: Postponement of consideration of visa applications submitted by Iranian knowledge workers due to new EU sanctions - unanswered
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June 12, 2013
European Parliament key debate on situation in Turkey
On the initiative of the Liberal Group in the European Parliament MEPs will debate the current situation in Turkey. Political groups have drafted a Joint Motion for Resolution that will be the basis of the debate, dur...
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November 21, 2017
Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace call to protect the core of the internet
NEW DELHI, Nov. 21, 2017, The Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) today released a call to action by all Internet stakeholders to safeguard the general availability and integrity of the Internet. GCS...
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March 9, 2017
Bahrain moves to ban opposition party
Today MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) asked the following written question to Vice President Federica Mogherini. On March 6, Bahrain's Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs filed a lawsuit to dissolve leading secular o...
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March 2, 2018
The Future of Technology in Education
Digital technology is a valuable asset to education. The Commission embraces digital technology in its ‘Digital Action Plan’ as something that can enrich education and learning and is able to open up access to a wealth o...
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December 13, 2011
Resolution on the upcoming EU-Russia Summit on 15 December 2011 and the outcome of the Duma elections on 4 December 2011
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous reports and resolutions on Russia, in particular its resolutions of 9 June 2011(1) on the EU-Russia summit on 9/10 June 2011 and of 17 June 2010 on the EU/Russi...
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August 17, 2017
The situation in Saudi Arabia: the destruction of Awamiya and 14 Shia men facing execution
Today, Marietje Schaake submitted the questions below to High Representative Federica Mogherini. In May, Saudi security forces started the demolition of the Al Musawara neighbourhood of Awamiya, a traditionally Shia town...
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December 9, 2011
Media: Official Google Blog: A Big Tent for free Expression in The Hague
Google has long worked hard to raise the issue of Internet freedom in Europe. So when the Dutch Foreign Minister Uri Rosenthal took the initiative to host a meeting bringing together foreign ministers from more than 16 c...
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January 12, 2015
Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries
Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries Date: Wednesday 21 January 2015, 9.00-11.30 Venue: European Parliament, Altiero Spinel...
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May 19, 2017
Plenary speech and intervention on the situation in Syria
Please find the final resolution on Syria here.
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March 15, 2018
Letter for the urgent attention of the US Co-Chair and US Ranking Member of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue on steel and aluminum tariffs
You can download the letter here.
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October 23, 2012
Plenary speech on Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the EC and Israel on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products (CAA)
Plenary speech by Marietje Schaake Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, human rights are essential for this Parliament and for the EU. This is the essence of our values and is also reflected i...
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October 5, 2015
Plenary speech on export controls in respect of dual-use items after the Hacking Team revelations
On October 5th, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about export controls in respect of dual-use items after the Hacking Team revelations. Schaake posed an Oral Question on this topic which led to the plenary...
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May 27, 2015
Europe in the ‘Age of Asia’ - Visions, Divisions, and Strategies for Global Political Cooperation (ECIPE)
ECIPE conference: Europe in the ‘Age of Asia’ Visions, Divisions, and Strategies for Global Political Cooperation June 4, 09:30-12:30 Residence Palace, International Press Centre Register here How can...
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November 9, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Role of EU-based ICT companies in human right violations (particularly in Syria)
Parliamentary questions9 November 2011 O-000294/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Marietje Schaake, Niccolò Rinaldi, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Marielle De Sarnez, Kristiina Ojuland, Giommari...
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April 17, 2014
Plenary Speech on the situation in North Korea
http://youtu.be/MgYcZwUqYvw Marietje Schaake - Mr President, where to begin in addressing the systematic human rights abuses in North Korea? We cannot condemn with enough conviction the extermination, murder, enslavem...
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October 27, 2011
Resolution on Tibet, in particular self-immolation by nuns and monks
The European Parliament , – having regard to its previous resolutions on China and Tibet, in particular its resolution of 25 November 2010(1) , – having regard to Article 36 of the Constitution of the People's Re...
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February 15, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in Albania
Mr President, I had a very interesting day today when it comes to Albania. I have spoken to the representatives of the two main political parties there. I asked both of them to share ideas on how to move the country...
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June 6, 2011
Speech: "EU Decisions in a Globally Connected World"
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October 5, 2013
Statement on the postponement of EU-US trade negotiations
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) responds to the postponement of the 2nd round of negotiations on the Transatlantic Traded and Investment Partnership (TTIP) due to the US Federal Government...
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July 4, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Mr President, it has been six weeks since the gruesome videos of the Hula massacre found their way to the Internet. Murdered children were considered a ‘tipping-point’ by many but, just like the words ‘never again’,...
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April 25, 2013
Resolution: European Parliament resolution on EU trade and investment negotiations with the United States of America
Today the International Trade Committee (INTA) of the European Parliament adopted the following resolution on EU trade and investment negotiations with the United States of America. Other Parliamentary Committees (on agr...
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June 7, 2016
Plenary speech on the situation in Bangladesh
On June 7th, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech on behalf of ALDE on the extreme violence against human rights defenders, LGBT activists, journalists, bloggers and relgious minorities in Bangladesh. Schaake underlines...
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March 14, 2012
Debate on the situation in Nigeria
Mr President, last year I was an election observer in Nigeria. The hope and anticipation among Nigerians was remarkable. They welcomed observers; anything that could ensure their vote would count and be counted trans...
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May 23, 2012
Resolution on the situation of North Korean refugees
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – DPRK), in particular the one adopted on 8 July 2010(1), –...
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June 9, 2010
Parliamentary Question: 'Gag law' in Italy
Parliamentary questions9 June 2010 O-0086/2010 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Sonia Alfano, Sophia in 't Veld, Luigi de Magistris, Marietje Schaake, Cecilia Wikström, Leonidas Donskis, Nathali...
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October 7, 2015
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
On October 7, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate aboutthe situation in Syria. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, I note with regret that there is no one to address here...
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January 19, 2011
Resolution on Iran – the case of Nasrin Sotoudeh
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, notably those concerning human rights, and in particular those of 10 February 2010(1) and 8 September 2010(2), – having regard to...
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June 30, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Recent protests in Belarus and possible IMF loan to Belarus
Parliamentary questions30 June 2011 E-006360/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Recent protests in Belarus and possi...
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September 18, 2014
Plenary speech on the situation in Libya
On 17 September, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about the instable situation in Libya. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group - Mr President, after the people of Libya bravely defea...
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May 25, 2012
Blog: Increased trade EU and China comes at a price
Tuesday, China agreed on Google's 12.5 billion dollar acquisition of the US company Motorola. This permission was needed because both companies are doing business in China. From now on, Google will be capable of producin...
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June 20, 2016
European launch event of 'Our Internet' - the final report of the Global Commission on Internet Governance
The Global Commission on Internet Governance (GCIG) was launched in January 2014 by Chatham House and the Centre for International Governance Innovations in response to a number of negative trends that threaten the open...
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September 9, 2010
Plenary speech on human rights in Syria, in particular the case of Haythan Al-Maleh
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, Syria is a key player in the Middle East. Last year, when I visited Damascus, I was struck by the potential of the ambitious young Syrian generation....
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November 20, 2009
Parliamentary Question: Germany — First country to auction the digital dividend
Parliamentary questions20 November 2009 E-5715/09 WRITTEN QUESTION by Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert (ALDE) , Judith A. Merkies (S&D) , Lambert van Nistelrooij (PPE) , Wim van de Camp (PPE) , Peter van Dalen (ECR) , T...
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January 11, 2011
Parliamentary Question: US subpoenas in relation to Wikileaks and EU data protection rules
Parliamentary questions11 January 2011 O-000003/2011 Question for oral answer to the Council Rule 115 Sophia in 't Veld, Renate Weber, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Sonia Alfano, Jens Rohde, Gianni Vattimo, Marietje S...
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March 16, 2016
Letter on the protection of human rights defenders
On March 16, Marietje Schaake sent a letter to Jean- Louis Ville, Directorate for Human Development and Migration of the European Commission, on the protection of human rights defenders and the state of play of a Human R...
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May 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh
Parliamentary questions31 May 2011 O-000141/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Norica Nicolai, Ivo Vajgl, Kristiina Ojuland, Marielle De Sarnez, Marietje Schaake, Olle Schmidt, on behalf of...
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April 6, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Ivory Coast
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Côte d’Ivoire, in particular that of 16 December 2010, – having regard to the Bamako Declaration of 3 November 2000 on Democracy, Human Ri...
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July 9, 2015
The freedom to snap and share
Anyone who opened Wikipedia during the past weeks, saw landmark buildings such as the Eiffel tower or the Erasmus bridge, blacked out in pictures. Similarly, as Members of Parliament we received countless emails. Citizen...
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January 26, 2016
Badawi placed in an isolated prison cell: the ALDE Group calls on Saudi Arabia to immediately release him
Saudi blogger, Raif Badawi, Sakharov Prize Laureate in 2015, has been moved to an isolated cell on the second day after he started a new hunger strike. Earlier in December 2015, a few days ahead of the Sakharov...
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December 11, 2014
MEPs establish Intergroup on the Digital Agenda for Europe
More than 70 MEPs today established an interparliamentary group that will work on the Digital Agenda for Europe. Amongst the founders of the Intergroup are Michał Boni (EPP), Josef Weidenholzer (S&D), Marietje Schaak...
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February 17, 2017
Closure of the Al-Nadeem Centre for Torture Victims
Marietje Schaake submitted the following question to High Representative Federica Mogherini following the closure of the Al-Nadeem Centre by Egyptian authorities in Cairo last week. On February 9th 2017, the office of th...
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May 23, 2012
Resolution on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Azerbaijan, in particular those concerning human rights, – having regard to the recommendat...
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February 19, 2018
Questions to the Council on the attribution of the NotPetya attack
On 19 February 2018, Marietje Schaake submitted the following written questions to the Council on the attribution of the NotPetya attack: Last week, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, the United States, Denmark and...
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October 20, 2015
Interview (The Parliament Magazine) - A Europe worth fighting for
Today, Marietje Schaake's interview with the The Parliament Magazine was published. She addresses the conflict in Syria, solutions to the refugee crisis, safe harbour and why she is in favour of TTIP.Please find the enti...
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September 14, 2012
ALDE puts Syria on agenda September plenary: meeting with opposition, debate with Ashton and a strong resolution.
On the initiative of the Alliance for Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) the European Parliament focussed on the ongoing crisis in Syria during its first plenary session in Strasbourg after the summer reces. On...
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April 30, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on the situation in the Maldives
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Madam President, last month former president Nasheed, the first democratically-elected president of the Maldives, was sentenced to 13 years in prison. Charges of...
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December 15, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Syria
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament , – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, in particular those of 27 October 2011(1) on the situation in Egypt and Syria, in particular of Christian...
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April 23, 2014
Speech on TTIP, the digital economy and involving the public
Marietje Schaake speaks at a high-level conference on the future of trans-Atlantic Trade in Paris, addressing the potential for the digital economy within TTIP, as well as concerns regarding data protection and secrecy r...
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June 16, 2010
Plenary speech on the Annual report on human rights (2008) - EU policies in favour of human rights defenders
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, I would also like to pay tribute to the colleagues we work on human rights with. It is a really pleasant collaboration on such an important topic. There can hardly be a m...
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September 30, 2013
Event: Presentation UN Report "The Right to Freedom of Artistic Expression and Creativity"
On October 2nd, Marietje Schaake will speak in a panel with your fellow MEPs Cecilia Wikström (ALDE), Mary Honeyball (S&D) and Malika Benarab - Attou (VERT)), following the presentation of the report by UN Special Ra...
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April 18, 2012
Resolution on the situation in Burma/Myanmar
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to Articles 18 to 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) of 1948, – having regard to Article 25 of the International Covena...
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June 16, 2010
Parliamentary Question: The situation of the Jordan River with special regard to the Lower Jordan River area
Parliamentary questions16 June 2010 O-0092/2010 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Paolo De Castro, Véronique De Keyser, Jo Leinen, Adrian Severin, on behalf of the S&D Group Liisa Jaakonsaar...
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May 3, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Iran's bid to join the UN Human Rights Council on 13 May
Parliamentary questions3 May 2010 E-3081/10 WRITTEN QUESTION by Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Alexander Graf Lambsdorff (ALDE) to the Council Subject: Iran's bid to join the UN Human Rights Council on 13 May Accor...
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July 4, 2013
Plenary speech on the Completion of the Digital Single Market
Marietje Schaake discusses the importance of net neutrality, open internet, open access and harmonization and modernization of European copyright for the completion of the European digital single market in order to drive...
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July 3, 2012
Plenary speech on EU-Israel agreement on conformity assessment and acceptance of industrial products
Mr President, today we are discussing the oral question that seeks to clarify in a binding way appropriate measures to ensure that the EU will not import medicines or other pharmaceutical products from the Occupied T...
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May 24, 2016
Event: Privatising the rule of law online: Freedom of speech, copyright and platforms in the digital single market
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ROOM FOR THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED TO ROOM ASP 1G-2. Please register for the event here. Detailed programme 15.00-16.30 Regulating online speech: Liability, hate speech and incite...
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January 17, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in Tunisia
Mr President, I would like to congratulate the Tunisian people for their bravery, courage and persistence in speaking up for opportunities and freedom, and I hope all can refrain from using violence and that there wi...
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September 30, 2017
Interview on the rule of law online
On Saturday 30 September Marietje Schaake took part in the WIRED Next Fest in Florence, Italy. Please find the video of the interview here.
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March 7, 2016
MEP: European Parliament must address rule of law and rights violations in Turkey
D66/ALDE Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake calls for a debate with the European Commission about the appalling human rights violations in Turkey. Last Friday Turkey's largest newspaper was taken over by the...
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August 7, 2018
The human rights and environmental impact of gold mining in Suriname
Gold is an important export product of Suriname, yet over 90% of gold mining jobs are located in the informal sector. This has led to the illegal cutting down of rainforest, the dangerous use of chemicals such as mercury...
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November 19, 2015
Countering Extremism and Improving Governance in the MENA region
The ALDE Conference on 'Countering Extremism and Improving Governance in the MENA region' took place on November 18. Marietje Schaake moderated the discussion focused on potential solutions to end the violence in Syria.&...
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May 5, 2011
Parliamentary Question: EU position on Libya
Parliamentary questions5 May 2011 O-000114/2011 Question for oral answer to the Council Rule 115 Anneli Jäätteenmäki, Marielle De Sarnez, Jelko Kacin, Marietje Schaake, Edward McMillan-Scott, Baroness Sarah Ludf...
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May 22, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation of Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries
Please find my press release calling for an EU action plan for a regional emergency action plan for Syria here. The complete text of the joint motion for a resolution on the situation of Syrian refugees in neighbourin...
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December 13, 2017
‘Fake News,’ Trump’s Obsession, Is Now a Cudgel for Strongmen
BRUSSELS — President Trump routinely invokes the phrase “fake news” as a rhetorical tool to undermine opponents, rally his political base and try to discredit a mainstream American media that is aggressively in...
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July 8, 2015
Plenary speech on the situation in Yemen
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues. The poor people of Yemen have suffered structurally from a lack of inclusive democratic governments, and the tensions and vio...
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January 19, 2011
Resolution on Pakistan, in particular the murder of Governor Salmaan Taseer
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on human rights and democracy in Pakistan, in particular those of 20 May 2010 and 12 July, 25 October and 15 November 2007, – having regard t...
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January 16, 2014
Plenary speech - Situation of rights defenders and opposition activists in Cambodia and Laos
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, we are very concerned about recent violations of rights and freedoms in Cambodia. The elections took place amidst irregularities and these must be independently investigated. In addit...
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March 17, 2011
Report on the cultural dimensions of the EU’s external actions
(2010/2161(INI)), Report rapporteur: Marietje Schaake, Committee on Culture and Education, adopted on 17.03.11, unanimity MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on the cultural dimensions of the EU’s extern...
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July 3, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation in Egypt
Marietje Schaake addresses the plenary sitting of the European Parliament on the situation in Egypt on the eve of the ousting of President Morsi on July 3rd 2013. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr...
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January 20, 2016
Plenary speech on the Association Agreements with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine
On January 20, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the Association Agreements / Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. She also commented: “The Association Agreement be...
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September 12, 2013
Parliamentary speech and resolution on the human rights situation in Bahrain
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, once again we must address the human rights situation in Bahrain. For those who wonder why and suggest that we look at Saudi Arabia’s human rights vi...
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June 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...
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October 21, 2010
Plenary speech on Cambodia, in particular the case of Sam Rainsy
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, Sam Rainsy is a colleague of ours, a member of the parliament in Cambodia. That mere fact has led to assassination attempts and a number of political and legal attacks by the ruling p...
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April 18, 2012
Resolution on the situation in Mali
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the Strategy for Security and Development in the Sahel, adopted in March 2011, – having regard to the UN Security Council statements on...
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July 5, 2012
Written Questions to Catherine Ashton on Syria Files
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May 23, 2016
Nine takeaways on trade and technology
On my initiative the European Parliament's International Trade Committee is organising a hearing tomorrow on the international digital trade in goods and services. Cross-border trade, (digital) rights and the use and reg...
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January 17, 2013
Call for input on report "Press- and Media Freedom in the World"
Before the summer of 2013 the European Parliament will vote on a resolution regarding press- and media freedom in the world. It is essential for the EU to take its responsibility in defending and promoting press- and med...
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September 14, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Madam President, even in the face of the most horrific crimes in Syria, the EU finds it difficult to speak with a strong and united voice. In Syria, snipers are shooting people for holding a cell phone, children a...
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April 26, 2018
EU should lead by example in the fight against disinformation
Today the Commission released its long-awaited strategy to counter disinformation. MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) reacts: The EU should lead by example and not provide any censorship blueprint for authorit...
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May 12, 2011
Plenary speeches on my own report 'Cultural dimensions of EU external actions'; report 'Youth on the Move'; Sarajevo as European Capital of Culture
'Youth on the Move' Mr President, before highlighting a few elements of this elaborate report on the role of culture in the EU’s external actions, I want to sincerely thank my colleagues from the Committee on Culture...
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October 16, 2015
European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship
European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship 21 October 2015, 09:30-11:00 Room PHS 07C050, European Parliament From 20-22 October 2015, the European Youth Media Days (EYMD 2015) will take p...
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January 19, 2010
Plenary speech on the situation in Iran
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, last summer, I got elected to the European Parliament by voicing criticism against my own government. A young woman in Iran, having done the same, would h...
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October 10, 2018
Investigation and sanctions following the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi
Marietje Schaake will tomorrow send the following letter calling for an independent investigation and sanction in the case of Jamal Khashoggi to High Representative Federica Mogherini. Signatures are added on a rolling b...
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February 11, 2015
MEP: Europe should support victims of IS terror in Iraq and Syria (Speech & Resolution)
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) wants the European Union to make humanitarian aid for victims of terror organisation Islamic State (IS) a priority. Today the European Parliament will debate...
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March 14, 2018
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
On 13 March 2018, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the situation in Syria. See also on Syria: See also on Syria: 28 February 2018: Plenary speech on the situation in Syria7 February 2018: Plenary s...
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February 16, 2017
The meeting between President Ilham Aliyev and President Juncker
This week, together with MEP's Kati Piri and Ulrike Lunacek, Marietje Schaake submitted the following questions to High Representative Federica Mogherini and President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker. The...
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September 7, 2015
Public Opinion, Transatlantic Relations, and the Use of Force - GMF
Public Opinion, Transatlantic Relations, and the Use of Force September 14, 12:00 - 14:00 GMF Brussels Office (Invitation only) Data suggests that there are fundamental differences between the Unit...
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September 7, 2015
Public Opinion, Transatlantic Relations, and the Use of Force - GMF
Public Opinion, Transatlantic Relations, and the Use of Force September 14, 12:00 - 14:00 GMF Brussels Office (Invitation only) Data suggests that there are fundamental differences between the Unit...
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December 17, 2014
Joint motion for resolution on the recognition of Palestinian statehood
Session document EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 2014 - 2019 16.12.2014 ...
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September 14, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Libya
Link to original adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions 1970/2011 of 26 February 2011 and 1973/2011 of 17 March 2011, – having regar...
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September 14, 2010
Resolution on the situation in Libya
The European Parliament, – having regard to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions 1970/2011 of 26 February 2011 and 1973/2011 of 17 March 2011, – having regard to the suspension on 22 February 2011...
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December 9, 2015
MEP: cross-border access to online music and films essential for a European digital single market
The European Commission today presented a regulation for portability of content such as music and films in Europe. It also presented a communication on copyright. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE)...
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July 5, 2012
Speech on situation in Egypt during July plenary session
Mr President, the Egyptian people have been joined by us and many across the world in celebrating the historic moment of the election of the first President to be elected democratically and, most importantly, as a no...
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November 4, 2015
Open Letter on Egypt to the UK Prime Minister
The following is an open letter from the European Working Group on Egypt (EWGE) to David Cameron. Marietje Schaake has endorsed the EWGE. The letter was published by European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) Inter...
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June 18, 2015
“The new geopolitics of energy: winners and losers” (Friends of Europe)
“The new geopolitics of energy: winners and losers” Brussels, July 2nd This event is exclusively for Friends of Europe’s members, EU institution representatives and media. For more information, please visit th...
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November 5, 2018
The case of Maroof Zaman in Bangladesh
On December 4th 2017, former Ambassador and Bangladeshi national Maroof Zamaan disappeared on his way to Dhaka airport. While Mr Zaman has not been politically active, he was recalled from his post when the current gover...
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October 21, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Maikel Nabil
Parliamentary questions21 October 2011 E-009498/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Johannes Cornelis van Baalen (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR — Maikel Nabil ...
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May 27, 2015
Europe in the ‘Age of Asia’ - Visions, Divisions, and Strategies for Global Political Cooperation (ECIPE)
ECIPE conference: Europe in the ‘Age of Asia’ Visions, Divisions, and Strategies for Global Political Cooperation June 4, 09:30-12:30 Residence Palace, International Press Centre Register here How can...
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December 13, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation in Egypt
Mr President, this is another urgent appeal for leadership by Vice-President/High Representative Ashton. Early last year the EU made a promise to our citizens and to people in North Africa and the Middle East wh...
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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...
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April 17, 2014
Joint Statement by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on the review of the dual-use export control system
As part of the update to the EU dual-use regulation, adopted yesterday, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission adopted a joint statement in which they commit to a further update, taking into account the...
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April 12, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Conflicting interests in copyright-related issues
Parliamentary questions12 April 2011 E-003642/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Christian Engström (Verts/ALE) Subject: Conflicting interests in copyrig...
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December 17, 2009
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan, freedom of expression
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, Azerbaijan is signatory to a number of partnerships with the EU. It is active in the neighbourhood policy as well as in the Eastern Partnership. This does not only relate to trade....
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January 29, 2019
Implementation of the EU code of practice to fight disinformation
Today MEP Marietje Schaake filed the following written question to the European Commission.By the end of this week the participants of the EU code of practice to fight disinformation will publish their reports on how the...
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September 8, 2017
Protecting democracy in a post truth society
Watch below the recorded video of the ALDE seminar on Protecting European Democracy in a post-truth society.
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February 11, 2015
Media (The Digital Post): Marietje Schaake: EU needs a more coherent agenda on Internet Governance
This interview appeared on The Digital Post.eu, by Francesco Molica There is a need for leadership on the highest political levels to curb a worrying trend towards limiting the open internet, seeking to use internet for...
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October 29, 2015
MEP: Sakharov prize supports Raif Badawi and his fight for freedom
Dutch MEP Marietje Schaake welcomes the news that this year's Sakharov Prize will be awarded to the liberal blogger Raif Badawi. Schaake nominated Badawi. "With this award, the European Parliament recognises his courage...
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September 14, 2010
Resolution on Eritrea: the case of Dawit Isaak
The European Parliament, – having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, – having regard to Articles 2, 3, 6(3) and 21(2)(a) and (b) of the Treaty on European Union, – having regard to the Af...
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February 23, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Hungarian media law
Parliamentary questions23 February 2011 E-001618/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Renate Weber (ALDE) , Baroness Sarah Ludford (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (...
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April 20, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Creation of escrow account to hold ongoing payments to Libya's oil industry
Question for written answer E-004312/2011to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Written question P-002993/2011 creation of escrow account to hold ongoing payments to Libya's oil industry not...
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April 14, 2011
Imposed self-regulation on intermediaries in the information society
Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE), 14.04.11 The encouragement of self-regulation or engaging in public-private partnerships with regards to the blocking or deletion of i...
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June 24, 2017
The case of Sabri Hassanpour and other dual nationals imprisoned in Iran
Today Marietje Schaake submitted the following questions to High Representative Mogherini concerning the case of Mr Sabri Hassanpour imprisoned in Iran. On June 24th 2017 a Dutch newspaper reported the case of...
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July 7, 2011
Plenary speech on the Democratic Republic of Congo: mass rape in South Kivu province
Madam President, the systematic and widespread practice of rape as a war crime may amount to crimes against humanity, according to the UN. The organisation has extended its mission to the DRC but, if our conclusion i...
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December 10, 2015
Letter to European Commission President Juncker and First Vice-President Timmermans on the deal between the EU and Turkey
On December 10, Marietje Schaake together with 33 other Members of the European Parliament sent an open letter to European Commission President Juncker and First Vice-President Timmermans. It requests the Commission t...
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March 16, 2011
Press release: Verhofstadt on Libya: "The weak position of the EU makes me sick"
The fall-out from the Japanese tsunami has inevitably dominated media reports and blurred international attention to the rout of the Libyan opposition, left to fend off Gaddafi and his mercenaries by themselves. ALDE Pr...
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April 13, 2016
Plenary speech on the Report on Turkey
On April 13, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech in the plenary meeting on Turkey. Schaake underlines that we have paid the highest price with the deal on migration, and hopes the Commission and the Council will change t...
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February 15, 2012
Resolution on the death penalty in Japan
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to United Nations General Assembly Resolution 63/168 which calls for the implementation of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 62/149 of...
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March 7, 2019
Freedom of Expression Online and Offline
Written Questions by to the Commission submitted by Marietje Schaake With free expression and open media increasingly under pressure, the EU is a key global actor to strengthen these fundamental drivers of de...
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December 15, 2011
Plenary speech on Tunisia, the case of Zakaria Bouguira
Mr President, yesterday we awarded the Sakharov Prize to leading human rights defenders from North Africa and the Middle East, and one of the awardees was Mohamed Bouazizi, whose self-immolation sparked the uprisings...
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June 15, 2010
Resolution on the situation in the Korean Peninsula
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on matters relating to the Korean Peninsula, – having regard to Council Decision 2009/1002/CFSP of 22 December 2009, – having regard to...
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July 17, 2017
The case of Clinton Young
On 17 July, Marietje Schaake sent a letter to the Governor of Texas on the case of Clinton Young. Please find the letter below.
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February 20, 2019
The decision not to include Russia in the list of high risk countries to counter money laundering and terrorism financing
On February 13th, the European Commission adopted a list of countries with ‘strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks’ (1). The creation of a Europea...
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May 20, 2010
Plenary speech on the situation in Thailand
Marietje Schaake – Madam President, Thailand is going through a violent crisis with the red-shirt demonstrators on the one hand, and the army and the yellow-shirts on the other. Around 80 people have already lost the...
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February 1, 2016
Plenary speech on the commercial relationship between EU and China and market economy status
On February 1, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the commercial relationship between EU and China and market economy status. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, dumping pro...
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November 19, 2015
Video: Countering Extremism and Improving Governance in the MENA region
The ALDE Conference on 'Countering Extremism and Improving Governance in the MENA region' took place on November 18. Marietje Schaake moderated the discussion focused on potential solutions to end the violence i...
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January 21, 2016
Trans-Atlantic data flows: in search of a long-term solution (CPDP)
Trans-Atlantic data flows: in search of a long-term solution CPDP January 29, 08:45 - 10:00 Petite Halle, Les Halles de Schaerbeek, Brussels More info about CPDP conference At the CPDP conference, Mari...
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January 21, 2010
Plenary speech on recent attacks on religious minorities in Egypt and in Malaysia
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, in the week of Egyptian Orthodox Christmas, an attack took place killing and wounding 20 Coptic Egyptians. Although the attack can be seen as a criminal act of individuals, various ot...
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February 13, 2013
Press release: Opening of EU-US FTA negotiations will be a milestone in evolution of world trade
Dutch Liberal Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66) today expects the European Commission to swiftly present a negotiating mandate as the basis for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the United Stat...
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October 23, 2013
Plenary Speech on the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy
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October 25, 2011
Resolution on the current developments in Ukraine
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Ukraine, – having regard to the 2010 Country Progress Report on Ukraine and to the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) Review of 25 May 20...
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November 15, 2011
Resolution on the EU-US Summit of 28 November 2011
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on transatlantic relations, – having regard to Rule 110(4) of its Rules of Procedure, A. whereas, although many global challenges in the f...
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October 19, 2017
The arrest of Osman Kavala
Together with a number of MEP's, Marietje Schaake raised the arrest of Osman Kavala in Istanbul with Turkish authorities. You can find the text of the letter below. To: Minister of Interior, Mr. Süleyman Soylu / Mi...
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February 15, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Egypt
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Egypt, – having regard to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1966, as ratified by Egypt in 1982, – having re...
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September 30, 2010
Event: Turkey's European identity and the role of culture and media
Event date: 30 September 2010 Location: BRUSSELS EP A5 G1 Speakers Panel 1: Turkeys' European Identity Dr. Burak Erdenir, Deputy Secretary General for EU Affairs Pelin Batu - Actress and activist Panel...
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September 30, 2010
Event: Turkey's European identity and the role of culture and media
Event date: 30 September 2010 Location: BRUSSELS EP A5 G1 Speakers Panel 1: Turkeys' European Identity Dr. Burak Erdenir, Deputy Secretary General for EU Affairs Pelin Batu - Actress and activist Panel...
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October 21, 2010
Plenary speech on North Caucasus, in particular the case of Oleg Orlov
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, today President Buzek announced the winner of this year’s Sakharov Prize. This prize embodies freedom of thought, an essential European freedom and right we stand for on behalf of our...
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November 25, 2010
Plenary speech on Burma, conduct of elections and the release of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Marietje Schaake – Madam President, on 13 November, less than a week after the disputed national elections had been held, Aung San Suu Kyi was released from house arrest after spending 15 of the last 21 years effecti...
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December 5, 2017
Letter to the commission on notice and action procedures
Brussels, 5 December 2017Dear Commissioner Ansip,Dear Commissioner Gabriel,Dear Commissioner Jourova,Dear Commissioner King,We appreciate your continued efforts to address the difficult problems related to tackling...
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October 16, 2015
European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship
European Youth Media Days – Panel on Media and (Self-)Censorship 21 October 2015, 09:30-11:00 Room PHS 07C050, European Parliament From 20-22 October 2015, the European Youth Media Days (EYMD 2015) will take p...
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February 16, 2011
Resolution on Uganda: the killing of David Kato
The European Parliament, – having regard to the international human rights obligations and instruments, including those contained in the UN conventions on human rights and in the European Convention for the Protecti...
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March 13, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Mr President, let me start by offering my condolences on the death of Ahmad Shihadeh, a policy officer at the EU representation in Damascus. Sadly the days when the deaths of individuals in Syria make European news a...
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April 3, 2014
Plenary speech on net neutrality in the single telecoms market
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, tomorrow we will hopefully adopt the telecoms package, which is essential for a single digital market in Europe. Beyond ending roaming charges, which will...
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February 15, 2012
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Madam President, it is easy to condemn the brutal murder, torture and rape of unarmed citizens and children in Syria, but it is far more difficult to find effective solutions: the EU needs a strategy, and while no on...
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June 11, 2013
Event: Digital Freedom in a Hyper-Connected World
The School of Public Policy cordially invites you to a public lecture by MARIETJE SCHAAKE MEP, D66/ALDE Digital Freedom in a Hyper-Connected World Moderator: Thorsten Benner, Director, Global Public Policy Institu...
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June 11, 2013
Event: Digital Freedom in a Hyper-Connected World
The School of Public Policy cordially invites you to a public lecture by MARIETJE SCHAAKE MEP, D66/ALDE Digital Freedom in a Hyper-Connected World Moderator: Thorsten Benner, Director, Global Public Policy Instit...
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May 26, 2016
Letter on the lack of progress in transferring funds to help Syrian refugees
Honourable Vice-President/High-Representative, We are writing to express our utmost concern about the lack of progress in transferring funds intended to help Syrian refugees in countries in the region, primarily in Tu...
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January 17, 2019
Letter to the Romanian presidency on progress of the dual use file
With great regret I learned that the Council Working Party responsible for the reform of the EU‘s export regime of dual use items was once again unable to reach a Council position in order to start negotiations with Euro...
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March 13, 2014
Plenary speech - Launching consultations to suspend Uganda and Nigeria from the Cotonou Agreement in view of recent legislation
Marietje Schaake, author - Mr President, Commissioner and colleagues, as the ACP meeting commences in this House, we are forced to take measures in response to the laws which have been adopted in Uganda and Nigeria c...
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January 17, 2018
Plenary speech on update of the dual-use regulation
Please find here the speech of Marietje Schaake in the European Parliament on 17 January 2018: Further information: January 2018: The final report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament...
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December 14, 2010
Resolution on the situation in Côte d’Ivoire
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Côte d'Ivoire, – having regard to the provisions of the Electoral Code of Côte d’Ivoire, particularly Law 2001-303 and Ordinance 2008-133,...
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October 20, 2015
Tech for change: ICT's, internet access and the post-2015 development agenda
Tech for change: ICT's, internet access and the post-2015 development agenda Tuesday 17 November, 14.00-17.00 European Parliament Brussels, Room PHS 5B 001 On behalf of the Digital Agenda Intergrou...
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October 20, 2015
Tech for change: ICT's, internet access and the post-2015 development agenda
Tech for change: ICT's, internet access and the post-2015 development agenda Tuesday 17 November, 14.00-17.00 European Parliament Brussels, Room PHS 5B 001 On behalf of the Digital Agenda Intergrou...
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June 13, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation of Rohingya Muslims
Marietje Schaake, author − Mr President, the violence, torture, rape, uprooting and destruction of property of Rohingya Muslims in Burma must end. Human Rights Watch speaks of ethnic cleansing and crimes against...
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March 10, 2011
Plenary speech on China: the situation and cultural heritage in Kashgar (Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region)
Mr President, under the banner of reform and development, the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar is being demolished. It is not only a blow to global cultural heritage, but most of all, the city is very important for...
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June 8, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Madagascar
The European Parliament, – having regard to Articles 8 and 9 of the Cotonou Agreement, concerning political dialogue and respect for human rights respectively, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Mad...
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February 28, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Securing Europe's supply of rare earth elements
Parliamentary questions28 February 2011 O-000043/2011/rev.1 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Lena Ek, Vladko Todorov Panayotov, Fiona Hall, Marielle De Sarnez, Niccolò Rinaldi, Marietje Schaak...
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August 24, 2018
Global Civic Debate on “Governing the Rise of Artificial Intelligence”
Citizens, academics, government and business leaders should be empowered to decide and shape the course of Artificial Intelligence development. Join us on September 26, 2018 at the European Parliament in Brussels, to di...
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March 14, 2012
Resolution on the situation in Belarus
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Belarus, in particular those of 14 February 2012(1), 15 September 2011(2), 12 May 2011(3), 10 March 2011(4), 20 J...
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November 7, 2018
A European response to US withdrawal from the INF Treaty
Ahead of the meeting of President Putin and President Trump in Paris on November 11th 2018, 76 European political, diplomatic and military leadership figures are appealing to both Russia and the US not to take unilater...
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May 3, 2013
Event: Euro-Mediterranean relations and the Arab Spring: two years on
On June 5th, Marietje Schaake will speak during a seminar organized in the European Parliament entitled "Euro-Mediterranean relations and the Arab Spring: two years on" about the situation of the media in the countries o...
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May 26, 2015
ALDE seminar: For a smart Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
ALDE Seminar 'The global impact of TTIP: geopolitics and trade politics' June 3, 2015, 13:30-16:00 European Parliament, Room JAN 4Q1 Please register here Live stream: http://go.alde.eu/livestream T...
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December 13, 2012
Media: Iranian prize winners put their necks on the line
The winners of this year's EU Sakharov prize for free speech have risked their safety by speaking out to MEPs on Wednesday (12 December).Andreas Rettman, EU Observer, 13.12.2012 The statements - by imprisoned Iranian...
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March 28, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Creation of escrow account to hold ongoing payments to Libya's oil industry
Parliamentary questions28 March 2011 E-002994/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Johannes Cornelis van Baalen (ALDE) , Baroness Sarah Ludford (ALDE) , Bill New...
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November 16, 2011
Plenary speech on the open internet and net neutrality in Europe
Mr President, the internet was created with no specific use in mind other than the efficient transfer of information. Over the last 20 years the internet and technology have developed at an extremely rapid pace, givi...
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March 14, 2017
Tech and Foreign Policy - Bridging the Gap
The open internet is not limited by geographical borders, and new technologies have a clear impact on foreign policy: issues such as cybersecurity, internet governance, digital trade and digital r...
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November 26, 2015
Letter on the imminent executions of Ali al-Nimr and Dawood al-Marhoun among other 55 Saudis
On November 26, Marietje Schaake and other Members from the liberal ALDE Group in the European Parliament sent a letter to H.E. Adel Al Jubeir, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They express...
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March 1, 2018
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
On 28 February 2018, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the situation in Syria. See also on Syria: 7 February 2018: Plenary speech on the current human rights situation in Afrin, Syria24 January 2018: Lett...
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February 16, 2011
Resolution on the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia
The European Parliament, – having regard to its resolutions of 13 January 2005, 10 March 2005, 19 January 2006, 15 March 2007 and 21 October 2010 on Cambodia and its resolutions of 20 May 2010 on Thailand and of 1 ...
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July 17, 2014
Response Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) to adoption resolution on freedom of expression in Egypt
Today, on the initiative of Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), the European Parliament adopted a resolution about the restriction of freedom of expression in Egypt. Schaake responds: "I am...
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June 14, 2012
Plenary speech on human rights and the Sahel region
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, despite the challenges at home, the EU risks becoming too inwardly focused, even though events in the rest of the world matter for our security and prosperity. The Southern Neighbourh...
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March 4, 2015
Letter to the Ministers of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (TTE) concerning TSM
Download (PDF): Letter to Ministers of the Telecommunications Council (TTE) concerning TSM Council of the European Union 175 Rue de la Loi B-1048 Bruxelles Belgique 4 March 2015 Dear Minister...
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September 14, 2011
Resolution on Eritrea: the case of Dawit Isaak
Link to original adopted resolution. The European Parliament, – having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, – having regard to Articles 2, 3, 6(3) and 21(2)(a) and (b) of the Treaty on Europe...
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July 7, 2010
Resolution on Zimbabwe, notably the case of Farai Maguwu
The European Parliament, – having regard to its numerous previous resolutions on Zimbabwe, most recently that of 17 December 2008(1), – having regard to Council Common Position 2010/92/CFSP of 15 February 2010(...
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March 15, 2011
Parliamentary Question: ‘Disclosure Scotland’ procedure
Parliamentary questions15 March 2011 E-002450/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in ’t Veld (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: ‘Disclosure Scotland’ procedure For...
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January 20, 2011
Plenary speech on Pakistan, the murder of the Governor of Punjab, Salmaan Taseer
Mr President, there is a fundamental struggle going on in Pakistan and the extremism that we have seen has to end, especially the abusive blasphemy laws. These are leading to a climate of fear and intolerance and, in...
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January 23, 2013
Event: Presentation Onlife Manifesto: Being human in a hyperconnected world
On February 8th, Marietje Schaake will speak in a panel at the presentation of the “Onlife Manifesto: Being human in a hyperconnected world”. The Manifesto is the result of the Onlife Initiative, set up by the European C...
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March 24, 2014
Media: Notes from Brussels: Israel, U.S. and the growing European involvement in the conflict - 972 Magazine
Attendants at a conference on the peace process in Brussels couldn’t believe their ears after what the representative of Israel’s settler party had to say.Noam Sheizaf, 972 Magazine, 22.03.2014 The European Council on...
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November 4, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Internet blocking
Parliamentary questions4 November 2010 E-9115/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Alexander Alvaro (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Internet blocki...
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October 28, 2015
MEP: Transparency negotiations on trade agreements must be a priority
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) wants furthering transparency around trade negotiations to be a priority for the EU. Today the European Parliament voted in favour of a proposal by Schaake to...
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May 20, 2013
In Defense of Digital Freedom
This is a translation of an article originally published in Dutch in the International Spectator. Please find the Dutch version here. Cyber everywhere It is impossible to follow the news without being confronted wi...
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June 18, 2015
“The new geopolitics of energy: winners and losers” (Friends of Europe)
“The new geopolitics of energy: winners and losers” Brussels, July 2nd This event is exclusively for Friends of Europe’s members, EU institution representatives and media. For more information, please visit th...
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October 7, 2011
Parliamentary Question: The EU's response to the Arab spring: Erasmus Mundus
Parliamentary questions7 October 2011 E-008994/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: The EU's response to the Arab spring: Erasmus Mundus On 27 Sept...
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January 29, 2016
Letter to Vice-President Timmermans and High Representative Mogherini on cases of Turkish journalists Can Dündar and Erdem Gül
On January 29, Marietje Schaake together with 54 Members sent a letter to First Vice-President Timmermans and High Representative Mogherini on the cases of Turkish journalists Can Dündar and Erdem Gül. Please find a...
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April 10, 2013
Parliamentary questions to the Commission on dangers of exported technologies to the EU's security and strategic interest.
In parliamentary questions to the European Commission Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) addresses concerns about the impact of EU exported surveillance- and lawful intercept technologies on the EU's security and strategic inte...
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March 13, 2013
Plenary speech on the situation in Egypt
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, Egypt is on the brink of economic, political and social instability. This should trouble us and should make us take decisive action. For two and a half...
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February 28, 2018
Questions on the implementation of the EU sanction regime against Russia
On 28 February, Marietje Schaake submitted the following written questions, co-signed by 31 colleagues, to the Commission and High Representative Federica Mogherini on the implementation of the EU sanction regime against...
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April 15, 2016
Open letter from the European Working Group on Egypt to European leaders and policymakers
On 15 April 2016, Marietje Schaake co-signed the following open letter from the European Working Group on Egypt to European leaders and policymakers: To European leaders and policymakers: We believe it is time...
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June 14, 2013
Event: Improving the Socioeconomic Status of Performing Artists in Europe
On June 19th the seminar "Improving the Socioeconomic Status of Performing Artists in Europe" will bring together a large group of artists, policymakers, interest groups and academics to discuss the opportunities and cha...
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February 2, 2016
MEP: Strengthen rules for international trade in services
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) wants the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) to strengthen the rules-based international trading system. Tomorrow, the European parliament will vote on a repo...
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December 13, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in Syria
Mr President, as we speak the Syrian city of Homs is being surrounded by no less than 400 tanks. We have seen this movie before. However, in Hama in 1982 there were no cameras acting as eye witness to the world. Now...
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September 16, 2014
MEP Marietje Schaake responds on trade agreement EU and Canada
Today, the European Parliament debates about the trade agreement between the EU and Canada, that is currently under negotiation. The two teams of negotiators have reached a comprehensive political agreement on the conten...
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September 13, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Misuse by third countries of SSL certificates issued by EU‑based certification authorities
Parliamentary questions13 September 2011 E-008086/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Sophia in ‘t Veld (ALDE) Subject: Misuse by third countries of SSL c...
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May 30, 2018
US tariffs in the steel and aluminium sector and the EU's response
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November 16, 2017
The dissolution of Cambodia's main opposition party
Following the decision by the Supreme Court to dissolve the Cambodian National Rescue Party, the main opposition party, Marietje Schaake asked High Representative Federica Mogherini whether she is considering suspending...
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June 22, 2015
EU must condemn the death penalty, always and everywhere
On the day that Egyptian ex-President Morsi was condemned to death, Human Rights Watch revealed that since 1 January 2015, Saudi Arabia has executed 100 people, in comparison to 'only' 88 in 2014. Worrying developments i...
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June 9, 2016
Plenary speech on the reform of Trade Defence Instruments (TDIs)
On June 8, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech on the reform of Trade Defence Instruments. In her speech Schaake stated that we have to strengthen open economies and fair trade. The best way to address others breaking fa...
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February 2, 2015
Panel Discussion: Export controls of surveillance technology – state of play and the way forward
Panel Discussion: Export controls of surveillance technology – state of play and the way forward Date and Time: February 5, 2015 at 6pm Place: Netherlands Embassy, Klosterstraße 50, 10179 Berlin Registration:...
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February 2, 2015
Panel Discussion: Export controls of surveillance technology – state of play and the way forward
Panel Discussion: Export controls of surveillance technology – state of play and the way forward Date and Time: February 5, 2015 at 6pm Place: Netherlands Embassy, Klosterstraße 50, 10179 Berlin Registration:...
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June 1, 2016
VIDEO: Schaake: “I hope that the UK will choose to stay a vital part of the EU”
Marietje Schaake joined trade reporter Naomi Bar to discuss the upcoming British referendum. What will happen to the EU’s trading power if Britain would leave the EU, the impact on ongoing negotiations such as TTIP, the...
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April 22, 2011
Inquiry into role of European companies in violation of human rights
Question for written answer E-004363/2011to the Commission, 22.04.11 Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Written Question E-002212/2011 - Inquiry into role of European companies in violation of human rig...
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April 12, 2016
Conference: Copyright, related rights and the news in the EU: Assessing potential new laws
On the 23 of April, Marietje Schaake will take part in a one day CIPIL conference hosted at IViR. The conference is part of a two-year, AHRC funded project at CIPIL, Cambridge University, and JOMEC Cardiff University ent...
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June 13, 2013
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan, the case of Ilgar Mammadov
Marietje Schaake, author − Mr President, Azerbaijan has committed itself to respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law in the context of the Eastern Partnership, and its membership of the Coun...
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June 7, 2011
Resolution on Sudan and South Sudan: the situation after the 2011 referendum
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Sudan, – having regard to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signed on 9 January 2005, – having regard to United Nations Securit...
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November 16, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Syria: Italian company building monitoring centre in Damascus
16 November 2011 P-010489/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR — Syria: Italian company building monitoring centre in Damascus On 4 November 2...
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May 11, 2011
Resolution on the situation in Sri Lanka
The European Parliament, – having regard to the report of 31 March 2011 of the UN Secretary-General’s Panel of Experts on Accountability in Sri Lanka, – having regard to the UN Secretary-General’s statement of...
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November 11, 2014
Event: Privacy, security and surveillance: tackling international dilemmas and dangers in the digital realm
On the 17th of November, Marietje Schaake will speak in a panel on the export of surveillance technology. The panel aims to provide an understanding of the context and the challenges related to the broader theme of the...
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March 26, 2015
MEP: The European Digital Single Market is a pipe dream without a strong Telecom Market
Dutch Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) responds to the Commission's plans to develop a Digital Single Market. "For years now, I have been saying that we need to speed up the finalisation of...
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November 15, 2017
European Parliament debate on the protection against dumped and subsidised imports from countries not members of the EU
Speech by Marietje Schaake on 14/11/2017 in the Plenary of the European Parliament on the protection against dumped and subsidised imports from countries not members of the EU
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October 3, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Arms trade treaty
Parliamentary questions3 October 2011 O-000228/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Anneli Jäätteenmäki, Jelko Kacin, Marietje Schaake, Baroness Sarah Ludford, Ivo Vajgl, Charles Goerens, on...
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May 22, 2012
Resolution on the fight against homophobia in Europe
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Chil...
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October 27, 2011
Plenary speech on the situation in Bahrain
Mr President, before a doctor begins to practise, he or she swears to help those in need of medical help, indiscriminately. That is a universally-applied principle. Bahraini doctors, many of whom were educated her...
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July 21, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Follow-up regarding restrictive measures to Russian officials in Magnitsky case
Parliamentary questions21 July 2011 E-007179/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Leonidas Donskis (ALDE) , Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE) , Barbara Lochbihler (Ve...
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May 7, 2013
MEP: "Fill in mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) calls on EU foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, to push for filling in the current mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Schaake: “T...
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October 27, 2011
Plenary speech on Syria, in particular the case of Rafah Nached
Mr President, Rafah Nached gives a face to the people behind the numbers, reflecting the cost of the unspeakable violence and injustice in Syria. We are all eyewitnesses to what is happening. On the Internet we ca...
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November 9, 2011
Media: Euro team to question Turkish media, internet
A delegation from the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) will hold talks today and tomorrow with Turkish officials concerning the state of Internet and media freedom as well as the constitution-makin...
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July 27, 2018
Of Soybean Sales and 'Vast Amounts' of LNG
“European Union representatives told me that they would start buying soybeans from our great farmers immediately. Also, they will be buying vast amounts of LNG!” That's what US President Donald J. Trump tweeted after hi...
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June 16, 2011
Parliamentary Question: European financial institutions continuing to fund producers of cluster munitions
Parliamentary questions16 June 2011 E-005858/2011 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Renate Weber (ALDE) and Ivo Vajgl (ALDE) Subject: European financial instituti...
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June 1, 2018
The use of IPA funds in Turkey
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May 26, 2015
ALDE seminar: For a smart Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
ALDE Seminar 'The global impact of TTIP: geopolitics and trade politics' June 3, 2015, 13:30-16:00 European Parliament, Room JAN 4Q1 Please register here Live stream: http://go.alde.eu/livestream T...
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January 24, 2017
MEP welcomes vote in favour of CETA
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake welcomes the Trade Committee's vote in favour of ratifying CETA, the trade agreement with Canada. Schaake: "CETA is the most modern and progressive agreement that the EU...
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May 20, 2014
European Parliament should create a Committee on Digital Affairs
Dutch Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) today calls for the creation of a European Parliament Committee devoted entirely to Digital Affairs and Technology. Schaake: “New technologies and the i...
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May 24, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Virtual Schengen border
Parliamentary questions24 May 2011 E-005082/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) , Renate Weber (ALDE) and Alexander Alvaro (ALDE) S...
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December 1, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Renewed Syrian membership of Unesco human rights committee
Parliamentary questions 1 December 2011 E-011291/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR — Renewed Syrian membership of Unesco human rights committee...
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June 20, 2017
Towards a digital trade strategy
Please find the document here (doc / pdf). The internet, digitisation and new technologies have profoundly impacted people's lives and the way our societies function. As a consequence, the way we do business and the way...
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September 11, 2017
NTV Kenya interview on elections and role of observers
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August 11, 2016
Letter on the cancellation of the Jean Monnet Scholarship programme
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June 14, 2018
Human rights situation in Bahrain, notably the case of Nabeel Rajab
Speech in the European Parliament on the 14th of June 2018 on the human rights situation in Bahrain, notably the case of Nabeel Rajab See also the written question we asked on the case of Nabeel Rajab here.
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May 6, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Recent statements by Catholic leaders on paedophilia
Parliamentary questions6 May 2010 O-0058/10 ORAL QUESTION WITH DEBATE pursuant to Rule 115 of the Rules of Procedure by Baroness Sarah Ludford, Renate Weber, Sophia in 't Veld, Leonidas Donskis, Gianni Vattimo, Cecili...
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January 20, 2016
Plenary speech on the humanitarian situation in Yemen
On January 20, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary about the humanitarian situation in Yemen. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Madam President, the people in Yemen are slowly dying of h...
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February 3, 2015
Media (dpa): MEP: Oettinger acting as 'voice of vested interests' on net issues
This article appaeared on dpa-news.de. By Joop Hazenberg, dpa Photo: Bram Belloni (c) 2013 A Dutch MEP has launched an intergroup in Parliament to pressure the European Commission and member states to create a "fut...
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March 15, 2017
Rule of law must be central in EU-Egypt partnership
The rule of law and human rights must be central to the EU - Egypt partnership The Liberal and Democrat Group in the European Parliament has urged HRVP Federica Mogherini to move the protection of the rule of law and hum...
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January 14, 2015
Plenary speech on Boko Haram and the atrocities in Northern Nigeria
Today, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the atrocities in Northern Nigeria by Boko Haram. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Mr President, High Representative, colleagues, the horr...
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October 23, 2013
Plenary speech on the Common Foreign and Security Policy
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Mr President, Madam High Representative, this is the last time we will debate the annual CFSP in the current configuration of Parliament and with yourself as our High Representative. As we t...
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September 16, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Iran — dual nationality
Parliamentary questions16 September 2010 E-7375/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Iran — dual nationality Does the Commission know how many citizen...
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October 12, 2011
Debate on situation in Yemen, Bahrain, Syria and Egypt
Mr President, while the euro crisis occupies political agendas and headlines, we are facing another crisis, which is that of the EU as a global player. High Representative, I believe that this week’s statements on Ba...
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April 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...
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November 14, 2011
Resolution on modernisation of VAT legislation in order to boost the digital single market
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to articles 113 and 167 TFEU, – having regard to directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax, – having regard to dir...
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January 17, 2018
Plenary speech on the situation in Kenya
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March 13, 2013
Plenary resolution on the situation in Egypt
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October 20, 2013
Plenary speech on the Common Security and Defence Policy
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September 14, 2011
Resolution on Belarus: the arrest of human rights defender Ales Bialatski
Link to original adopted resolution. The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Belarus, in particular those of 12 May 2011, 10 March 2011, 20 January 2011 and 17 December 2009, –...
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November 7, 2013
MEP: Ashton should set a European course in Iran negotiations
Dutch Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) calls on EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton to set an independent European course in the negotiations with Iran about its nuclear programme. "Form...
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February 14, 2011
Plenary speech on Uganda, in particular the murder of David Kato
Mr President, today we have an urgent resolution on LGBT rights in Uganda for the third time in this parliamentary term. The previous two were warnings and attempts to prevent what happened to David Kato, the human r...
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March 9, 2011
Plenary speech on the 16th session of the United Nation Human Rights Council (Geneva, 28/2 - 25/3)
Mr President, the UN Human Rights Council has the potential to address the ever more urgent and elaborate human rights violations across the world in different countries – Iran, Belarus, Burma, Tunisia, Libya, etc.,...
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October 21, 2009
On the upcoming EU-US Summit and the Transatlantic Economic Council Meeting - motion
pursuant to Rule 110(4) of the Rules of Procedure replacing the motions by the following groups: PPE (B7‑0095/2009) ALDE (B7‑0096/2009) S&D (B7‑0098/2009) ECR (B7‑0109/2009) on the upcoming EU-US Su...
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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...
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December 16, 2010
Plenary speech on Malaysia, the practice of caning
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, the practice of caning – the hitting of a person with a cane – is a form of corporal punishment that is often applied in Malaysia and this is a reason for concern, because tens of tho...
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February 6, 2013
Speech on the 22nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council during February plenary
Mr President, the need to protect and promote human rights in today’s world is becoming an ever more challenging task. It is essential that the UN plays an effective and credible role, especially regarding human righ...
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May 10, 2016
Towards a values-based European foreign policy to cybersecurity
This is an unedited version of an article that was originally published in the first issue of the Journal of Cyber Policy, Volume 1, Issue 1, January 2016, pages 75-84.The internet changes everything’ is a buzz phrase th...
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July 9, 2015
Plenary speech on Bahrain, in particular the case of Nabeel Rajab
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, Commissioner and colleagues, human rights defender Nabil Rajab is in prison and in fact was arrested right after we, as Members of the European Parliam...
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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...
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September 14, 2016
Homa Hoodfar detained in Iran
On 14 September, Marietje Schaake submitted a parliamentary question to Vice-President/High Representative Mogherini on the case of Ms Homa Hoodfar and other dual nationals currently being detained in Iran. Priority parl...
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December 13, 2012
Plenary speech on the Democratic Republic of Congo
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues, a toxic cocktail of violence over natural resources, rape, the recruiting and employment of child soldiers, and poverty are d...
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February 7, 2018
The current human rights situation in Turkey and the situation in Afrin, Syria
Plenary speech of MEP Marietje Schaake on the current human rights situation in Turkey and the situation in Afrin, Syria in Strassbourg on the 6th of February 2018.
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June 2, 2015
Workshop on the Economics of Information Security (WEIS)
June 22 Delft University of Technology, Science Center Full program and registration on WEIS The Workshop on the Economics of Information Security (WEIS) is the leading forum for interdisciplinary scholar...
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February 3, 2014
Parliamentary Question: new legislation censors internet in Turkey
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October 13, 2016
Future of Text and Data Mining
On 27 September 2016, FutureTDM held its first Workshop in Brussels. The event was sponsored and Chaired by the European Parliament Digital Agenda Intergroup - a cross-party and cross-national...
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October 4, 2010
Resolution on the World Day against the Death Penalty
The European Parliament, – having regard to Protocol No 6 to the Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty, of 28 April 1983, – having...
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November 30, 2015
Expert Seminar on “The Strategic Impact of TTIP” (Clingendael)
Expert Seminar on “The Strategic Impact of TTIP” The Clingendael Institute, The Hague 8 December Invitation only The Clingendael Institute, in collaboration with the Centre for European Reform (Lond...
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September 16, 2013
Speech at BKB Lecture 2014: Polarisation, and how the EU lost the progressives in Turkey
On September 13th 2013, Marietje Schaake gave a reaction to the 5th BKB Lecture by Turkish politician Safak Pavey. The full text of Marietje Schaake's speech can be found below. Polarisation, and how the EU lo...
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June 2, 2015
Workshop on the Economics of Information Security (WEIS)
June 22 Delft University of Technology, Science Center Full program and registration on WEIS The Workshop on the Economics of Information Security (WEIS) is the leading forum for interdisciplinary scholar...
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December 12, 2017
Presentation of Digital Trade report in the European Parliament
Presentation of the Digital Trade Report in the Plenary of the European Parliament on the 11th of December 2017.
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January 14, 2012
Media: Radio Netherlands Worldwide - "Speak softly and carry a USB stick"
"It's a kind of cat and mouse game," says European Parliament member Marietje Schaake, who the Wall Street Journal describes as Europe’s 'most wired politician.' Schaake: "We have to keep updating the technology used by...
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March 25, 2013
Media: Rise of the net activist - New Europe
Jennifer Baker, New Europe, 24.03.2013 Earlier this month thousands of digital civil liberties activists bombarded the European Parliament with emails protesting against a proposed law to ban on internet pornography....
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October 25, 2013
Event: "The challenge of informing online audiences about Europe and its future"
On November 13th, Marietje Schaake will adress a seminar for online journalists in the European Parliament, to discuss the challenge of informing online audiences about Europe and its future. Other panellists include a r...
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March 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Increasing IPR enforcement through ACTA will not halt piracy of media products
Parliamentary questions31 March 2011 E-003101/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Lena Ek (ALDE) , Jan Philipp Albrecht (Verts/ALE) , Zuzana Roithová (PPE) , Pe...
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January 17, 2018
Plenary speech on countering fake news and Russian propaganda
Please see below the video of Marietje Schaake's speech in the European Parliament on 17 January: Further information: New York Times article: "Fake news, Trumps obsession, is now a cudgel for Strongmen", 13 De...
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June 11, 2010
Parliamentary Question: EU Heads of Mission attending Omar al-Bashir's inauguration
Parliamentary questions11 June 2010 E-4096/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and David Martin (S&D) Subject: EU Heads of Mission attending Omar al-Bashir's...
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November 15, 2018
Deep Fakes - The algorithms threatening truth and democracy
The European Parliament held a debate today to discuss ways to defend against foreign interference in the EU elections being held next year. Raw Politics focused in particular on the potential role of deep fakes. Deep...
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September 7, 2015
Plenary debate on Human rights and technology in third countries (report)
On September 7th, during the European Parliament's plenary meeting, Marietje Schaake presented her report on ‘Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countri...
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April 17, 2017
Friends of Turkey statement on outcome of constitutional referendum
Taking note of the results of the constitutional referendum held in Turkey on April 16, Marietje Schaake, together with the Friends of Turkey group in the European Parliament issued the following statement:"Turkey emerge...
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February 8, 2018
Questions on repeal of same-sex marriage in Bermuda
On February 8th, Marietje Schaake and Sophie in 't Veld submitted the following parliamentary questions to High Representative Federica Mogherini: On February 7th, Bermuda became the first country ever to reverse...
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September 1, 2015
The Red Web: How Russia uses the internet for surveillance and propaganda
The Red Web: How Russia uses the internet for surveillance and propaganda Tuesday 22 September, 12.00-14.00 European Parliament, Room PHS 7C50, Brussels MEPs Marietje Schaake and Kaja Kallas cordially in...
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June 8, 2011
Parliamentary Question: World War II landmines in Egypt blocking socioeconomic development
Parliamentary questions8 June 2011 E-005466/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Kristiina Ojuland (ALDE) , Johannes Cornelis van Baalen (ALDE) and Ivo Vajgl (AL...
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August 1, 2016
The promise of blockchain
Not a day goes by without an event focused on blockchain. Last month alone there was a Dutch Blockchain Conference, Microsoft organised an event, and the European Commission organised an event on ‘Blockchain for the soci...
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October 27, 2014
Media (Left Foot Forward): 'The EU must be more vocal in its criticism of Vladimir Putin'
This article appeared on October 25 on Left Foot Forward.While European governments have taken action against Russia’s violations of Ukrainian sovereignty, too little is being done about its violations of the rights and...
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April 10, 2011
A record breaking lobby scandal
After the cash for amendments storm in the European Parliament, the European Commission has turned up the heat in the contest to be the EU’s most disreputable body.New Europe, 10.04.11 The links between the European C...
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July 4, 2013
European Parliament Resolution on the situation in Egypt
The European Parliament today adopted the following (short) resolution on the situation in Egypt: - having regard to the statements of General Abdul Fatah Khalil Al-Sisi, Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Armed F...
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September 26, 2013
Media: EU should stop the spread of digital arms - ViEUws
Previous work on digital arms trade and dual use items: Plenary speech on cyber security and digital arms trade Video: Discussion on digital arms trade for the Open Rights Group Media: Europe’s spy technolog...
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December 14, 2016
Speech on the EU's annual report on human rights and democracy
Marietje Schaake's plenary speech on the EU's 2015 Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union's policy on the matter in Strassbourg on 13 December 2016. You can...
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June 12, 2014
Reaction Marietje Schaake to conviction of Alaa Abdel Fattah and other Egyptian activists
In Egypt 25 people, including the famous Egyptian blogger and activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, were sentenced yesterday to 15 years in jail under the strict anti-demonstration law that was passed last year. The 25 demonstrato...
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October 21, 2014
Plenary speech on customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine
On 21 October, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine. You may find the text below. Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group. – Madam Pres...
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December 12, 2010
Resolution on Uganda: the so-called ‘Bahati bill’ and discrimination against the LGTB population
The European Parliament, – having regard to the international human rights obligations and instruments, including those contained in the UN conventions on human rights and in the European Convention for the Protecti...
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May 24, 2012
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan
Mr President, as the Eurovision finalists warm up their voices and practise their dance routines, the voices of the people in Azerbaijan are muffled. Much as the authorities may want to make the Eurovision Song Conte...
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April 29, 2015
Plenary speech & Resolution on the destruction of cultural sites perpetrated by ISIS/Da'esh
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Madam President, the wilful destruction of civilisation’s most cherished creations, which are a symbol of humanity itself, hurts all of us, as the global heritage which is centuries old...
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December 7, 2018
A Magnitsky Act for Europe would punish human rights abusers and despots
Sometimes a name means everything. In this case the name Sergei Magnitsky has been globally synonymous with how to fight human rights abuse in the 21st century. His sacrifice resonated with victims of human rights a...
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November 22, 2012
Media: Post-Baku, Pre-WCIT Special Report: Internet Governance On A Shoestring - Intellectual Property Watch
Monika Ermert, Intellectual Property Watch, 19.11.2012 The recent UN-led Internet Governance Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan was used as a stage for some very targeted messages on the upcoming World Conference on Internatio...
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June 18, 2012
ALDE statement on hearing on freedom of Bulgarian media
ALDE Press release, 18.06.2012 The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) Group in the European Parliament is a long-standing promoter of human rights and civil liberties inside the European Union and be...
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July 18, 2014
Plenary speech on trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Mr President, a year and a half ago – with the necessary heavy lifting and political leadership – we kicked off the negotiations on a comprehensive trade and investment partnership. But those days, when Vice-Pre...
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February 8, 2018
´Why would Trump have a military parade´
President Trump has been blasted for ignoring the real needs of the military and acting as a "Napoleon in the making" with his plan for an extravagant military parade. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee S...
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September 15, 2016
Transition of Oversight of the IANA Functions
As the expiry date of the current IANA Functions contract approaches (October 1st, 2016), some in the US Congress are challenging the validity of the proposal to transfer (or "transition") the o...
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October 29, 2015
Media (Euronews: The Network) - Are refugees or civil rights the priority in Turkey?
Today, Marietje Schaake debated on Euronews: The Network the situation in Turkey, amongst which the refugee crisis, the upcoming Turkish elections, and the crackdown on ethnic Kurds and the media. Also taking part in th...
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June 17, 2013
Media: France 24 debate on the situation in Syria
In the France 24 talkshow Talking Euope, Christophe Robeet discusse the situation in Syria with Marietje Schaake and British conservative MEP Sajjad Karim. "I'm afraid that despite the horrific violence, death, destru...
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June 18, 2014
Media: The digital arms race – and what is being done to fight it - Guardian
With surveillance-security software on the rise, the fight against the use of espionage malware on citizens is gathering steam.Tom Brewster, The Guardian, 18.06.2014 In March, the world’s biggest surveillance-technolo...
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August 16, 2011
Letter to HR/VP C. Ashton about the rule of law in Egypt
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June 5, 2015
Video: ALDE seminar: For a smart Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
The EU and the US together make up almost 50 per cent of global GDP and account for a third of global trade. But the impact of closer cooperation can go beyond just economic gains. A smart Trans-Atlantic Trade and...
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October 31, 2011
Parliamentary Question: China's Internet restriction policy
Parliamentary questions31 October 2011 E-009891/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: China's Internet restriction policy The United States is repor...
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October 25, 2013
Event: Copyright and Research & Innovation Policy: The Case of Text and Data Mining
For visitors that require entry badges to the European Parliament, please RSVP here.
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August 27, 2017
Chastised by E.U., a Resentful Greece Embraces China’s Cash and Interests
By JASON HOROWITZ and LIZ ALDERMANAUG. 26, 2017 After years of struggling under austerity imposed by European partners and a chilly shoulder from the United States, Greece has embraced the advances of China, its most a...
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July 6, 2011
Resolution on India, in particular the death sentence on Davinder Pal Singh
Link to original adopted resolution. The European Parliament, – having regard to United Nations General Assembly Resolution 63/168, which calls for the implementation of United Nations General Assembly Resolution...
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March 14, 2013
Media: France could join the small club of countries that require net neutrality - Ars Technica
The French government has put forward a new plan that could enshrine net neutrality in national law. If it passes, France would become the third country in Europe (after the Netherlands and Slovenia joined the club this...
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May 23, 2013
Give the European Commission a broad mandate for trade treaty with the US
European member states should give the European Commission a broad mandate for the negotiations on a trade and investment treaty with the United States (TTIP). According to MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE), that would str...
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July 4, 2012
Video blog - Marietje on the 10th anniversary of the International Criminal Court
As chair of the Parliamentarians for Global Action in the European Parliament Marietje highlights some of the ICC's recent successes, speaks about what the European Parliament is doing to support the ICC and finally she...
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November 1, 2011
Letter to HR/VP C. Ashton about the rule of law in Egypt
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June 16, 2010
Resolution on executions in Libya
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the abolition of the death penalty and its previous resolutions on annual reports on human rights in the world, notably that of 2008, and the n...
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April 11, 2018
MEP Schaake: elections Azerbaijan were a sham
The first exit polls of the presidential elections in Azerbaijan were just released. According to these, Ilham Aliyev has won a fourth term with at least 82% of the vote. International election observers previously warne...
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September 13, 2011
Parliamentary Question: EU-Taiwan trade
Parliamentary questions13 September 2011 O-000197/2011 Question for oral answer to the Commission Rule 115 Daniel Caspary, Laima Liucija Andrikienė, Paweł Zalewski, Gabriele Albertini, Joachim Zeller, Ioannis Ka...
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January 14, 2015
Net Neutrality and the EU
Net Neutrality and the EU 30 Jan 2015 - 17:00 to 18:00 Chatham House, London Participants Marietje Schaake, Member of the European Parliament Chair: Caroline Baylon, Research Associate, Science, Te...
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October 23, 2015
Letter to President Juncker and High Representative Mogherini concerning the EU-Turkey Joint Action Plan
On October 23, Marietje Schaake (ALDE) together with Ernest Maragall i Mira (Greens/EFA) and Kati Piri (S&D) sent a letter to European Commission President Juncker and Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign...
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April 15, 2013
Event: What role for intellectual Property Rights in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership?
ALDE spokesperson and shadow rapporteur for EU-US Trade Relations MEP Marietje Schaake cordially invites you to: What role for intellectual Property Rights in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership? A pan...
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May 15, 2013
Event: What role for intellectual Property Rights in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership?
View event summary: View the full event: ALDE spokesperson and shadow rapporteur for EU-US Trade Relations MEP Marietje Schaake cordially invites you to: What role for intellectual Property Rights in the Tra...
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October 22, 2013
MEP: 'Stop the export of teargas to Bahrain'
Today, Marietje Schaake submitted written questions to the European Commission regarding reports of an impending shipment of teargas and other crowd control equipment to Bahrain, possibly by a South Korean company. Schaa...
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February 25, 2015
Regulating a Borderless Internet: EU vs US Perspectives on Net Neutrality (OpenForum Academy)
Regulating a Borderless Internet: EU vs US Perspectives on Net Neutrality Openforum Academy March 4th 2015, 8:00-9:30 am European Parliament, A5G1 Early in 2015, the Chairman of the U.S. Federal Communicatio...
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November 5, 2013
Event: Exploring the economic aspects of Net Neutrality in Europe
To register, please click here.
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February 1, 2012
Plenary speech on Iran and its nuclear programme
Mr President, Iran replied to the most recent EU sanctions with surprise, a surprise not only mentioned by officials but also reflected in the further decline in the value of the currency, as the EU remained united i...
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September 21, 2015
MEPs respond to the appointment of Saudi Arabia's ambassador at the UN Human Rights Council
The ALDE Group in the European Parliament strongly disagrees with the decision taken by the United Nations to hand over a key human rights role to Saudi Arabia’s ambassador at the UN in Geneva, who was elected as chair o...
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May 31, 2016
Speech in subcommittee on Human Rights on recent visit to Turkey
On May 30, Marietje Schaake gave a speech in the meeting of the subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) on her recent visit to Turkey. Please find below the video (7 minutes) of her intervention. The complete discussion (...
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June 24, 2015
Sixth Annual Humanity in Action International Conference
The Hague, June 25-28 More information on the website of Humanity in Action. The Humanity in Action International Conference is the annual gathering of young and established leaders committed to promotin...
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March 25, 2015
Media (Motherboard/Vice) - Ethiopia Might Have Bought A Ton Of Surveillance Tech
On March 23, Marietje Schaake spoke out about the export of surveillance technology by Western companies. Read the article on Motherboard/Vice. New leaked documents show that Ethiopia has been working with sever...
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June 24, 2015
Sixth Annual Humanity in Action International Conference
The Hague, June 25-28 More information on the website of Humanity in Action. The Humanity in Action International Conference is the annual gathering of young and established leaders committed to promotin...
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March 12, 2013
Video: Marietje Schaake on media freedom in the Euro-Mediterranean
There is a growing list of countries where governments target unrestricted access to the internet and information online through legislation. Reporting on human rights is done through internet by citizens. EU companies c...
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May 4, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Call for targeted EU sanctions to end violence in Syria
Parliamentary questions4 May 2011 E-004407/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Call for targeted EU sanctions to end violence in Syria Given that...
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July 9, 2015
Resolution on the negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
The following text was adopted by the European Parliament on July 8 (or find it here).Please also refer to the response on the adoption by Marietje Schaake. P8_TA-PROV(2015)0252 Negotiations for the Transatlanti...
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April 16, 2019
Afgan Mukhtarli in Azerbaijan
Question for written answer to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Afgan Mukhtarli in Azerbaijan On 29 May 2...
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January 22, 2018
Video on Article 13 of the copyright reform proposal
Members of the European Parliament from across the political spectrum resist the plan to introduce upload filters in the EU, which would function as censorship machines.Further information on copyright: June 2017: Semina...
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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...
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June 14, 2018
Putin’s Russia: 158 political prisoners deprived of their human rights as the World Cup kicks off in Moscow
MEPs today adopted in plenary a resolution on Russia, notably the case of Ukrainian political prisoner Oleg Sentsov, arrested in Crimea shortly after Russia took control of the Black Sea peninsula in 2014, asking for his...
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May 24, 2016
Press release: Parliament supports request MEP Schaake for a debate on impact sanctions Iran
On May 24, 2016 the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament has supported the request of among others Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake to have a debate with the European Commission on t...
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April 18, 2019
The resumption of direct budget support to Egypt
Question for written answer to the Commission Marietje Schaake (ALDE), Frédérique Ries (ALDE), Izaskun Bilbao Barandica (ALDE), Monika Beňová (S&D), Jordi Solé (Greens/EFA), Ana Gomes (S&D), Ivan Štefanec (EPP), Tibor...
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July 10, 2017
Demolition by Israel of Dutch and EU funded projects in West Bank
Today, Marietje Schaake submitted the question below to High-Representative Federica Mogherini. Two weeks ago, Israeli authorities dismantled a solar-power installation in the Palestinian village Jubbet a-Dhib (1). The...
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May 15, 2017
Europe should give meaning to the rule of law online
The EU needs to go beyond a digital single market and lead the development of rules for the open internet – out of moral duty and self-interestThe following article appeared in Europe World's spring edition 2017, issue 3...
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January 30, 2012
Resolution on Iran and its nuclear programme
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, – having regard to the statement of 22 January 2011 by the EU High Representative on behalf of the E3+...
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March 9, 2011
Plenary speech on the EU approach towards Iran
Mr President, is Ahmadinejad better than Gaddafi? While the international community is rightly focused on Libya and seeks ways to end the violence Gaddafi and his collaborators inflict on citizens, let us not allow I...
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November 17, 2011
Resolution on Iran – recent cases of human rights violations
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament , – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, notably those concerning human rights, and in particular those of 7 September 2010 and 20 January 2011,...
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April 15, 2015
Global effort needed to rebuild trust and resillience in the open internet
Today the Global Commissionon Internet Governance launches an important interim report. Toward a Social Compact for Digital Privacy and Security argues that it is now essential that governments — collaborating with busin...
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September 17, 2016
Politico: The grand digital dissappointment
The vision for a digital single market is now cracked and smudged. By Chris Spillane 9/16/16, 6:00 AM CET Updated 9/16/16, 2:06 PM CET...
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April 19, 2012
Parliamentary Question: Recent G-8 ‘Non-paper on intellectual property rights protection’
Parliamentary questions19 April 2012 E-004052/2012 Question for written answer to the Council Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Recent G-8 ‘Non-paper on intellectual property rights protection’ Judg...
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October 4, 2017
Attacks on LGBTI community in Azerbaijan
Together with Sophie in 't Veld, Marietje Schaake today submitted the questions below to High Representative Federica Mogherini. --- Reports suggest that over the past two weeks, dozens of people have been arrested, i...
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March 22, 2012
Parliamentary Questions: Price-tagging of artefacts in Turkey
Parliamentary questions22 March 2012 E-003115/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Price-tagging of artefacts in Turkey Turkey has reportedly(1) taken...
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March 18, 2014
MEP: net neutrality and the open internet traded off in telecoms package
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) is concerned about the outcome of today’s vote on the Single Telecoms Market. Schaake: “The proposal voted on today lacks the necessary guarantees for net neu...
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May 12, 2011
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan
Mr President, while we welcome the release from prison of c and Emin Milli, the good news about Azerbaijan ends about there. The European Parliament is very concerned about the massive crackdown on freedom of express...
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May 30, 2012
Event: "Facing Challenges to the Internet Governance Regime: A European Perspective Workshop"
“Facing Challenges to the Internet Governance Regime: A European Perspective Workshop“ June 19th from 15.00 to 18.00 in room PHS5 B001 European Parliament The workshop will deal with several aspects of internet gove...
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April 26, 2011
Parliamentary Question: Call for targeted EU sanctions to end violence in Syria
Question for written answer E-004407/2011 to the Commission, 26.04.11 Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Given that the disproportionate violence used by the Syrian Government against peaceful protestors ha...
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November 23, 2012
Press release: Morsi power grab a huge blow for Egypt's revolution and his own reputation
Amid growing protests in Egypt over President Morsi's unilateral decree assuming widespread powers that may not be challenged or questioned, Guy Verhofstadt issue a strong statement of condemnation. ALDE Press release,...
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December 7, 2016
Listed as one of the Politico 28
Many politicians use Twitter to reach out to their supporters. Dutch MEP Marietje Schaake has turned the microblogging site into an agenda-setting tool, with rapid-fire tweets on the issues closes...
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November 17, 2011
Plenary speech on Iran, recent cases of human rights violations
Mr President, where to start? The nuclear dossier dominates our political agendas and campaign rhetoric, but let us never forget the ongoing human rights violations in Iran. These are always important, but especially...
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December 16, 2010
Plenary speech on Uganda, the Bahati Bill and discrimination against the LGBT population
Marietje Schaake – Mr President, the so-called Anti-Homosexuality Bill before the Ugandan Parliament provides for the punishment of homosexual acts by imprisonment for terms ranging from seven years to life, or even...
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January 18, 2011
Press release: MEP calls on EU to defend free speech in wake of Tunisian turmoil
Congratulating the Tunisian people on their persistence in speaking up for opportunities and freedom in the face of violent oppression, ALDE MEP Marietje Schaake (D66,Netherlands) called on the EU to step up its fight fo...
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May 18, 2010
Plenary speech on institutional aspects of accession by the European Union to the ECHR
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Madam President, as we review the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, let us be reminded that its creation truly marks a success for liberal democracy and a commitment to effec...
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June 30, 2015
Media (BBC World Service) - Provisional agreement on roaming and netneutrality
Today, Marietje Schaake commented on BBC World Service on the provisional agreement regarding the Telecoms Single Market. Please refer to Schaake's written response to the preliminary deal on roaming and netneut...
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April 30, 2015
Plenary speech on the death penalty in Indonesia
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, we strongly condemn this week’s cruel executions by firing squad of eight people in Indonesia, seven of whom were not even Indonesian citizens. Not only h...
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May 31, 2013
Net neutrality event: Guaranteeing Competition and the Open Internet in Europe
View event summary: View the entire event: --- Access, MEP Marietje Schaake and MEP Sabine Verheyen are pleased to invite you to the event: “Guaranteeing Competition and the Open Internet in Europe” A d...
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February 5, 2016
Global Commission on Internet Governance
From February 18-19, Marietje Schaake will attend the (private) meeting of the Global Commission on Internet Governance in California. The Global Commission on Internet Governance was established in Janu...
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March 12, 2012
Debate on human rights violations in Bahrain
Madam President, the sponsoring of the Word Economic Forum in Davos this year by the Government of Bahrain shows its ambition to belong and to be taken seriously by the international and business communities. Bahr...
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April 2, 2019
Abderrahmane Weddady and Cheikh Ould Jiddou in Mauritania
Abderrahmane Weddady, a prominent Mauritanian transparency and human rights activist, was detained on March 22 along with blogger and transparancy advocate Cheikh Ould Jiddou. Both werecharged on March 27 with “slander”...
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February 25, 2015
Regulating a Borderless Internet: EU vs US Perspectives on Net Neutrality (OpenForum Academy)
Regulating a Borderless Internet: EU vs US Perspectives on Net Neutrality Openforum Academy (Dit evenement is in het Engels) March 4th 2015, 8:00-9:30 am European Parliament, A5G1 Early in 2015, the Chair...
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May 21, 2015
MEP: Turkey must reverse authoritarian trend to remain a key EU partner
Today the European Parliament will vote on the annual progress report on Turkey. The resolution will be the most critical ever adopted of this kind. At the same time Members of European Parliament across the political sp...
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October 29, 2014
Marietje Schaake discussing the role of the EU in fostering global justice
On October 24, Marietje Schaake participated in a panel debate with Dutch Members of the European Parliament to discuss the role of the EU in fostering global justice. From the website of The Hague Institute for Globa...
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October 22, 2014
Plenary speech on the situation in Hong Kong
On 22 October, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the situation in Hong Kong. (Full text below.) Mr President, the people in Hong Kong have had every reason to demand a more democratic system...
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January 25, 2019
'Who's in charge of the international world order?'
Interview OECD’s Secretary-General @A_Gurria and Dutch MEP @MarietjeSchaake at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Watch the video here (from 31.05 onwards).
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July 2, 2012
EIF Governors on the highest priorities to reach the targets of the Digital Agenda
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September 17, 2014
Plenary speech on the EU-Canada free trade agreement (CETA)
On 16 September, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about the EU-Canada free trade agreement (CETA). Marietje Schaake (ALDE). – Mr President, after five years of intense negotiations, reaching...
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March 27, 2018
Marietje Schaake on the expulsion of Russian diplomats
On 27 March 2018, Marietje Schaake spoke on BBC World Service radio about the expulsion of Russian diplomats in response to the nerve agent attack in Britain. Please find the link here (27.15).
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November 9, 2012
Joint Statement of the EU Delegation* to the 7th International Governance Forum (IGF) in Baku
Joint Statement of the EU Delegation* to the 7th International Governance Forum (IGF) in Baku Internet and new technologies play an exponentially important role in the lives of citizens globally. In this respect, the EU...
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February 20, 2013
Statement on misinformation in Bahraini press
Monday (18 February 2013) I met with a delegation of Members of the Bahraini Parliament, as well as with the Ambassador of Bahrain. The people in the meeting were: - Mr. Abdulrahman Rashid Bumjeed, MP - Mr. Ahmed E...
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February 6, 2013
Media: Marietje on France 24 Debate - "Outrage in Tunisia"
A grim turning point for the poster child of the Arab Spring? The murder of a leading opposition voice sparks outrage in Tunisia with increasing violence taking place on the watch of the ruling Islamist Ennahda party....
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July 5, 2011
Resolution on the preparations for the Russian State Duma elections in December
The European Parliament, – having regard to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the Russian Federation, which entered into force in 1997 and has been extended pending its replac...
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April 8, 2015
Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015: Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies
Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015 Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies April 17, 09:15 - 10:45 The Hague On 16-17 April 2015 the Netherlands will host the fourth Global Conf...
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April 8, 2015
Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015: Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies
Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015 Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies April 17, 09:15 - 10:45 The Hague On 16-17 April 2015 the Netherlands will host the fourth Global Conf...
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May 6, 2010
Press release: Europeana must become the 'Google Books' of the EU
The future of the European digital library, Europeana, is guaranteed. A large majority of the European Parliament voted in favour of the progress report on Europeana. ALDE Press release, 06.05.2010 The digital library...
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February 15, 2012
Plenary speech on the 19th session of the UN Human Rights Council
Mr President, human rights and their universality are increasingly under pressure as a result of block politics in the United Nations and because of allowing countries into the Human Rights Council who have less than...
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May 15, 2013
Event: What role for intellectual Property Rights in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership?
View event summary: View the full event: ALDE spokesperson and shadow rapporteur for EU-US Trade Relations MEP Marietje Schaake cordially invites you to: What role for intellectual Property Rights in the Tra...
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May 20, 2015
Plenary debate on the 2014 Progress Report on Turkey
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Madam President, the annual progress report has sadly become a regress report. The concerns we have on the rule of law, separation of powers, human rights and fundamental freedoms are now ev...
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April 24, 2015
Ralf Dahrendorf Roundtable: A Transatlantic Trade for Inter-dependent Prosperity
Ralf Dahrendorf Roundtable A Transatlantic Trade for Inter-dependent Prosperity 1 May 2015, 14:30 - 16:00 The Manhattan Hotel, Rotterdam The European Liberal Forum (ELF) and European Liberal Youth (LYMEC) have...
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April 6, 2017
Tech and foreign policy: bridging the gap
Welcome by MEP Marietje SchaakeSession 1 (focus on digital development)Nighat Dad (Digital Rights Foundation Pakistan, Time Next Generation Leader)Linda Corugedo Steneberg (DG Connect, European Co...
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January 14, 2015
Net Neutrality and the EU
Net Neutrality and the EU 30 Jan 2015 - 17:00 to 18:00 Chatham House, London Participants Marietje Schaake, Member of the European Parliament Chair: Caroline Baylon, Research Associate, Science, Te...
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January 26, 2015
Media (EU Reporter): Human rights and surveillance: Can the EU ensure the democratic usage of its technologies?
On January 26 2015, the article below was published on EU Reporter. “There is a proliferation of surveillance technologies around the world. It is easy and likely that these technologies, which could be of harm t...
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October 17, 2016
Montenegro shutdown of internet messaging services
Today MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ADLE) posed the following question to Vice-President of the European Commission Federica MogheriniCommissioner Hahn responded 4 months laterAnswer given by Mr Hahn on behalf of the Commiss...
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April 15, 2015
Open Letter Regarding the Human Rights Situation in Azerbaijan
Marietje Schaake, amongst others, wrote an open letter regarding the deteriorating human rights situation in Azerbaijan. Please refer to the letter below.See also Schaake's Parliamentary work on Azerbaijan: 17-09-2014...
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May 30, 2012
Event: "Facing Challenges to the Internet Governance Regime: A European Perspective Workshop"
“Facing Challenges to the Internet Governance Regime: A European Perspective Workshop“ June 19th from 15.00 to 18.00 in room PHS5 B001 European Parliament The workshop will deal with several aspects of internet gove...
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May 29, 2013
Media: Crisis Threatens Media Freedom in Europe - Internal Voices
Media freedom in Europe is increasingly under threat as a result of the economic crisis, says a report released by human rights organisation Freedom House.Gabriela Belmar-Valencia, Internal Voice, 29.05.2013 The US-...
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November 10, 2010
Plenary speech on the upcoming EU-US summit and Transatlantic Economic Council - EU-US Data Protection Agreement
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, to be a credible partner and to act as a global player, the EU needs to speak with one voice. President Obama and his administration have rightly made this known, and we need t...
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February 23, 2016
MEP Schaake: Deals with Iran and Turkey overshadow human rights
Federica Mogherini, the High Representative of the European Union discussed the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East with the Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament today. Member of the Europ...
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November 2, 2016
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
Today marks three years since French journalists Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon were killed in Northern Mali. The perpetrators were never caught. Recognising the need to provide journalists with extra safeguards, the...
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November 17, 2011
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Syria: Italian company building monitoring centre in Damascus
Parliamentary questions17 November 2011 E-010948/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR — Syria: Italian company building monitoring centre in Dam...
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March 18, 2019
EU relations with the army of Myanmar
On the 12th of March, the Chairman of the EU military committee met with Myanmar's defence attaché. A picture of this meeting was posted on Twitter by the committee's official account. An UN i...
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July 22, 2015
Transatlantic Week: roundtable sessions on TTIP and Internet Governance
Roundtable Sessions in the Transatlantic Week July 21-23 Captiol Hill, Washington D.C. Organised by Transatlantic Policy Network Transatlantic Week Transatlantic Week includes discussion fora focusing...
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July 22, 2015
Transatlantic Week: roundtable sessions on TTIP and Internet Governance
Roundtable Sessions in the Transatlantic Week July 21-23 Captiol Hill, Washington D.C. Organised by Transatlantic Policy Network Transatlantic Week Transatlantic Week includes discussion fora focusing...
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November 3, 2015
Blog (DutchCowboys) - All of the people! All of the internet!
Dit blog van Marietje Schaake verscheen vandaag op DutchCowboys.nl. Kan technologie de wereld veranderen? Kan ICT bijvoorbeeld oplossingen bieden voor de vluchtelingencrisis? Als je veel start-ups en erkende bedr...
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June 15, 2013
Statement on adoption of EU negotiating mandate for transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP)
Dutch MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), EU-US trade relations spokesperson forthe European Liberals, reacts to the adoption of an EU negotiating mandate for a Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment treaty (TTIP): "This is a...
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June 1, 2018
The situation of imprisoned EU-Iranian dual nationals in Iran
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November 22, 2012
Event: EIF brainstorm on the Digital World in 2030
Marietje Schaake will chair a brainstorming session of the European Internet Foundation on The Digital World in 2030. The themes discussed by participants are: Will digital technologies reinforce individual empowerme...
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June 13, 2014
Letter to Catherine Ashton on the appointment of Sam Kutesa as President UNGA
Brussels, 13 June 2014 Honourable Lady Ashton, Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sam Kutesa, is now the president of the United Nations General Assembly. He was appointed earlier this week to this position, witho...
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April 12, 2016
Conferentie: Copyright, related rights and the news in the EU Assessing potential new laws
Op 23 april zal Marietje Schaake deelnemen aan de conferentie bij IViR, Universiteit van Amsterdam. Onderwerp De conferentie zal gaan over het idee dat er een amendement zou moeten worden ontworpen van Europees c...
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May 3, 2013
Event: High-Level Roundtable on Data, Productivity and Trade
On May 16th, Marietje Schaake will speak in a panel entitled "Free Trade in Data: A Transatlantic Imperative" during a high level roundtable organized by the Lisbon Council. Other speakers include Zoran Stančič, deputy d...
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August 28, 2011
Media: Western spy tools aid in crackdown on Arab dissent
The interrogation of Abdul Ghani Al Khanjar followed a pattern. First, Bahraini jailers took the 39-year-old school administrator and human rights activist in a windowless room two stories below ground in the Gulf kingdo...
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March 3, 2017
Uber's use of Greyball tool
Today MEP Marietje Schaake (Alde/D66) asked the following written question to the European Commission:On Friday the 3d of March the New York Times reported that Uber used "Greyball", a data-gathering tool to identify and...
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May 22, 2016
Need to improve cybersecurity of MEPs and staff
Monday, 22 May 2016 Dear President Tajani,Dear Secretary General Klaus Welle, The recent ‘Wannacry’ ransomware attack has again highlighted the need for using the most up-to-date software to secure our communications...
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December 2, 2013
Event: Seminar on Iran: 'Momentum for openness? What opportunities for the future of EU-Iran relations?'
On 4 december I will host a seminar on Iran in the European Parliament. This seminar will bring together different stakeholders, experts, opposition activists and academics to focus on the question whether the new politi...
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March 25, 2015
Parliamentary Questions on the Turkish internet bill
Marietje Schaake submitted parliamentary questions to the European Commission on a new Internet Bill that the Turkish Parliament adopted on the 19th of March. This bill, which is part of an omnibus bill that can only pas...
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June 10, 2013
Video: The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
In this video Marietje Schaake explains in a nutshell the importance of breaking down trade barriers between the EU and the US in order to create growth and jobs and improve our global competitiveness. She underlines the...
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September 9, 2015
Plenary speech on the Iran nuclear agreement
On September 9, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the nuclear agreement with Iran, addressing Vice-President / High Representative of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini. Marietje Schaak...
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January 16, 2019
The fate of Theresa May after the Brexit deal
Ahead of the UK parliament's vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal, Tesa Arcilla and the Raw Politics team break down what the vote means both for Brexit, Theresa May and the future of Europe. Tesa is joined in the st...
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May 22, 2013
Plenary speech on EU trade and investment agreement negotiations with the US
Please find my press release about the mandate for the negotiations on a trade and investment treaty with the US (TTIP) here. The complete text of the motion for a resolution on the negotiating mandate can be found on...
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May 31, 2016
'Privatizing the rule of law online?' Brussels
On June 16, Marietje Schaake will be hosting the following event, for the detailed program please go to this link. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ROOM FOR THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED TO ROOM ASP 1G-2.
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April 17, 2014
Plenary Speech on Syria and vulnerable communities
http://youtu.be/dmwCvsBBRmc Marietje Schaake - Mr President, it is hard to believe we are ending this parliamentary term, and the discussion on human rights with a resolution on Syria. We need so much more. May the co...
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July 7, 2010
Plenary speech on Kosovo and Albania
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, the Liberal Group of this Parliament believes that the Western Balkans are a part of Europe, but this is not always an easy message to relay to voters tod...
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October 11, 2017
Blog on the Iran Deal
Judy Asks: Should the Iran Deal Be Scrapped? Response by Marietje Schaake, Member of the European Parliament No. The rare diplomatic unity in the international community that resulted in the JCPOA should s...
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September 15, 2015
State of Europe 2015 – Catching up with the ‘Digital Era’
State of Europe 2015 – Addressing Europe’s crises October 22, Palais d'Egmont, Brussel Information from Friends of Europe: Join our high-level Roundtable on October 22 for a discussion on Europe...
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January 8, 2016
VP Timmermans must address key concerns in Ankara, not only EU's interest to curb the flows of refugees
When European Commissioner and First Vice-President of the Commission Frans Timmermans concluded his hastily negotiated deal with Turkey, the ALDE group was very critical. Opening negotiating chapters and paying 3 billio...
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March 7, 2018
Three steps to avoid a trade war
Looking at the news over the past days, it is easy to think Europe and the United States - allies - are preparing for battle. Yet the strong language and war rhetoric currently dominating headlines on both sides of the A...
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September 18, 2014
Plenary speech on human rights and democracy
On 18 September, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary meeting about human rights and democracy in the world. Marietje Schaake (ALDE). – Madam President, the number of people whose human rights are viola...
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October 3, 2014
Letter to the Bahraini government on the case of Nabeel Rajab
On 2 October, Marietje Schaake together with Ana Gomes wrote an urgent letter to the Bahraini authorities concerning the case of Nabeel Rajab. The prominent rights activist was arrested on October 1st and faces prosecuti...
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April 24, 2015
Ralf Dahrendorf Roundtable: A Transatlantic Trade for Inter-dependent Prosperity
Ralf Dahrendorf Roundtable A Transatlantic Trade for Inter-dependent Prosperity 1 May 2015, 14:30 - 16:00 The Manhattan Hotel, Rotterdam The European Liberal Forum (ELF) and European Liberal Youth (LYMEC) have...
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July 3, 2018
Elections Still Face Risk of Foreign Interference on Both Sides of the Atlantic, High-level Commission Warns
A transatlantic, bi-partisan group of political, tech, business and media leaders are warning that neither side of the Atlantic is adequately prepared for the next wave of election meddling coming their way in 20+ major...
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February 15, 2017
Consent CETA is a crucial step
Member of the European Marietje Schaake welcomes the majority that supported the free trade agreement between the European Union and Canada. Today, the European Parliament voted in favour of CETA. Schaake: "This is a cru...
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October 12, 2015
Reshaping the EU Trade Policy - new markets and challenges
Reshaping the EU Trade Policy - new markets and challenges Wednesday 21 October 2015 from 14:30 to 18:00 European Parliament (Brussels) room PHS 5B001 The event will be live streamed. International trade is...
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September 28, 2017
No room for upload-filters in the EU
Today the Commission presented guidance for online platforms and national member states on how to tackle illegal content online. MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE): “Unfortunately the good parts on enhancing...
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March 27, 2014
Event: Missing a generation in EU politics - How to involve young Europeans?
The low turn-out among young European voters in the 2009 European elections is alarming. Moreover, out of a total of 766 Members of the European Parliament, only 2 are currently under the age of 30, whilst just 57 are un...
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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...
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April 17, 2014
Comments Marietje Schaake on situation in Syria
Today, the European Parliament votes on a human rights resolution concerning Syria and the enduring Syrian crisis. More than four months ago, 2001 Sakharov Prize winner Razan Zaitouneh was kidnapped with her family and s...
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January 29, 2014
Event: Fingers on the buttons: Click for Change
An audio registration of this event can be found here.When youngsters in the Arab world took to the streets and ousted their dictators, it appeared that the end of oppression was a fact. The social media played an import...
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September 7, 2011
Media: Exporting Technology in the Middle East: Western Credibility in the Online World
By Antonella Napolitano, 07.09.2011, Techpresident.com At Nordic Techpolitics MEP (and PdF friend) Marietje Schaake exposed one of the darkest side of the Internet: Western countries are exporting technology in Middle...
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September 20, 2013
Event: Beyond the Ballot Box: Advancing Democracy in Turkey
Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has had an unprecedented string of election victories, launched major reforms, and improved social services, thanks to almost ten years of economic growth. Yet, the par...
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December 13, 2017
The use of cryptocurrencies to circumvent international sanctions
Today I asked the following question to the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs: According to recent reports (1) North Korean hackers targeted four different exchanges that trade bitcoin and other digital...
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April 10, 2017
Spyware firms in breach of global sanctions
Undercover investigation exposes inner workings of spy equipment companies selling to clients from sanctioned countries.Spy equipment producers are breaking laws and circumventing international sanctions by agreeing to s...
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May 19, 2016
Real digital security: How to modernize the EU´s export control regime and the trade in zero-day vulnerabilities
‘Real digital security: How to modernize the EU´s export control regime and the trade in zero-day vulnerabilities.’When: 30 September 2015, 13:00-16:00 Where: Room A1E1, European ParliamentProgramme:Hosted by Marietje Sc...
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November 19, 2014
Debate: TTIP What’s in it for us and for the US?
On the 22nd of November, Marietje Schaake will participate in a debate on the benefits of TTIP both for the EU and the US. The debate is organised by LYMEC, the European Liberal Youth and will take place as a fringe meet...
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September 1, 2015
The Red Web: How Russia uses the internet for surveillance and propaganda
The Red Web: How Russia uses the internet for surveillance and propaganda Tuesday 22 September, 12.00-14.00 European Parliament, Room PHS 7C50, Brussels MEPs Marietje Schaake and Kaja Kallas cordial...
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September 18, 2013
EU Negotiators Should Wake Up and Engage the Public in TTIP - Atlantic Community
Dutch MEP Marietje Schaake argues in this article for atlantic-community.org, "Just as the Eurozone is climbing its way out of the recession and growth seems to pick up slowly, the Commission should use TTIP to provide t...
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July 23, 2012
Blog: The empty reality of EU Syria sanctions
Yesterday, the EU Foreign Ministers said in a statement: “EU countries will be obliged to inspect vessels and aircraft heading to Syria if they suspect the cargo contains arms or equipment for internal repression. This o...
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September 14, 2017
EU Election Observation Mission calls for reforms and respect for rule of law to rebuild trust ahead of presidential election re-run
Nairobi, 14 September 2017 Marietje Schaake, Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Kenya 2017 and Member of the European Parliament from the Netherlands, suggests impro...
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October 12, 2010
Parliamentary Question: Human rights abuses — Iran — US sanctions
Parliamentary questions12 October 2010 E-8251/2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: Human rights abuses — Iran — US sanctions On 29 September, Presiden...
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June 24, 2015
Human rights and religious minorities in Iraq
Human rights and religious minorities in Iraq Tuesday, 30th of June European Parliament, room PHS 7C050 Hosted by Josef Weidenholzer, Marietje Schaake, Ana Gomes, Cornelia Ernst Registration: please contact jo...
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April 29, 2015
Conference on Internet Governance & Cyber-security
Conference on Internet Governance & Cyber-security 'Human Rights, Freedom of Expression and the Internet' May 14-15 Columbia University We have reached an important juncture for many Internet policy issues...
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March 14, 2012
Resolution on human rights violations in Bahrain
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions of 7 July 2011(1) on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in the context of the situation in the Arab world and...
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April 18, 2017
Transatlantic security now requires a more balanced relationship
On 18 April, Marietje Schaake's op-ed was published on Security Europe:Euro-View: Transatlantic security now requires a more balanced relationshipWhere Russia’s new assertiveness has revived the lost art of Kremlinology,...
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March 10, 2016
Unoffical Arabic translation of EP urgency resolution on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni
القرار الاوروبي عن مصر Please find here the unoffical Arabic translation of the European Parliament urgency resolution on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni, which was adopted on 10 March 2016. The English ve...
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June 9, 2014
MEP: Trial of journalists in Egypt signals new low point
The trial against 19 journalists in Egypt signals a new low point in developments in the country says Dutch Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66). The public prosecutor has asked the maximum penal...
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June 28, 2018
ALDE hearing: The injustice of marital captivity
On Monday 25 June, Marietje Schaake together with Hilde Vautmans and Sophie in ´t Veld organised an ALDE hearing on marital captivity. Please find Marietje Schaake´s video statement for the hearing below, in which Mariet...
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August 4, 2017
The situation in Venezuela
This week, following events in Venezuela, Marietje Schaake sent the following questions to High Representative Federica Mogherini. On the 1st of August, Leopoldo López and Antonio Ledezma, leaders of the Venezuelan opp...
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September 30, 2015
MEPs: EU must lead the future negotiations on Syria
The ALDE Group in the European Parliament urges High Representative, Federica Mogherini and President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, to take all the necessary steps to find a common EU position on how we should so...
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June 22, 2018
The situation in Yemen
Today, together with 24 MEP's from different groups, I sent the following letter to High Representative Mogherini urging her to do more to end the ongoing violence in Yemen. *** Brussels, June 22nd 2018 ...
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March 4, 2015
MEP: Council must adopt a more ambitious plan on Telecoms Single Market
Dutch Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) foresees a big fight between the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers on the Telecoms Single Market. Today the Council announced that instea...
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September 28, 2018
Tackling the illicit trade in cultural goods
For many of us, it was the first time we ever heard of the Taliban: in mid-2001, the ancient sandstone buddhas of Bamiyan were blown to pieces, a harbinger of a barbarism that was to become all too familiar in months and...
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September 10, 2015
Plenary speech on Azerbaijan
On September 10, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the human rights situation in Azerbaijan. The European Parliament then adopted a resolution on Azerbaijan. Marietje Schaake in her response urged the...
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June 13, 2014
Event: Conference 'Towards a More United, Effective and Legitimate European Union'
From June 26th to 28th Marietje Schaake will speak in Rome at the Istituto Affari Internazionali, in a conference entitled 'Towards a More United, Effective and Legitimate European Union'. Schaake will speak in a panel t...
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April 22, 2015
MEPs: We must defend all those standing on the front-line for free speech in Turkey
Press Freedom in Turkey will be debated this afternoon in a joint conference by the ALDE Group and the Green Group in the European Parliament, focusing on the main issues journalists are facing in this country. G...
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November 24, 2010
Resolution on Tibet – plans to make Chinese the main language of instruction
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on China and Tibet, in particular its resolution of 10 April 2008 on Tibet, – having regard to Rule 122(5) of its Rules of Procedure, A. w...
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March 18, 2013
Media: The Guardian - Surgeons struggle in Iran as sanctions squeeze drug supplies
Doctors and pharmacists warn operating theatres will close as medics turn to "old drugs" to make up shortfall in vital supplies. The Guardian, 18 March 2013 - by Saeed Kamali Dehghan Operating theatres in Iran are...
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March 12, 2019
Trust between the US and the EU is at an 'all-time low'
Trust between the US and the EU is at an 'all-time low,' says European lawmaker American and European trade representatives met in Washington last week in an attempt to iron out their differences on trade. But talks hav...
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November 25, 2010
Plenary speech on Tibet, plans to make Chinese the main language of instruction
Marietje Schaake – Madam President, culture and cultural expressions underpin people’s values and identity. In the words of Aristotle, it is not about outward appearance but about inward significance. Culture, whe...
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June 12, 2012
Plenary speech on the latest developments in the Middle East & Syria
During this week's plenary session in Strasbourg MEPs discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, particularly in Syria. Just before the start of the debate it was announced that Sakharov-prize winner, Egyptian...
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March 13, 2013
Media: Surveillance software used to spy on activists around the world - Salon.com
Technology designed to monitor criminals is used by numerous governments to survey dissentNatasha Lennard, Salon.com, 13.03.2013 FinSpy, a surveillance tool designed to enable law enforcement to monitor computers in c...
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November 14, 2018
Increasing EU resilience against the influence of foreign actors on the upcoming EP election campaign
Speech by Marietje Schaake in the plenary of the European Parliament on 14/11/2018 on increasing EU resilience against the influence of foreign actors on the upcoming EP election campaign.
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November 8, 2010
Media: Is there room for a liberal party?
By Yavuz Baydar, 8.11.2010, Today's Zaman The question stemmed from the an assertion by Ms. Marietje Schaake, a European liberal politician, who while in İstanbul recently raised many wise points in narrowing the gap...
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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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July 14, 2016
Consumers need a Single Market for intra-EU telecommunications services
Dear Vice-President Ansip, Dear Commissioner Oettinger, Intra-EU telecommunications services (cross-border phone calls and SMS) are often too expensive for most consumers, in particular when it comes to mobile services...
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May 20, 2013
Event: Online Radicalisation and Digital Freedom
The European Foundation for Democracy in co-operation with Marietje Schaake MEP (ALDE, NL) would like to invite you to a panel discussion on: RADICALISATION AND THE INTERNET Online radicalisation and digital freedom...
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May 30, 2018
Protection against dumped and subsidised imports from countries not members of the EU
Read the press release here.
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March 14, 2018
US decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium
Speech in the plenary by MEP Marietje Schaake on the US decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (12-15 March 2018).
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August 12, 2015
Letter to the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs on human rights in Angola
On August 12, Marietje Schaake together with other MEPs sent a letter to High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs / Vice President of the European Commission Mogherini on human rights in Angola. Please find t...
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January 21, 2015
Video: Hearing on human rights and technologies
Human rights and technologies: The impact of digital surveillance and intrusion systems on human rights in third countries Wednesday 21 January 2015, 9.00-11.30 Please find below the video registration of the...
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November 30, 2015
Media (New York Times) - E.U. Offers Turkey 3 Billion Euros to Stem Migrant Flow
On November 29, Marietje Schaake was quoted in the New York Times concerning the deal at the EU-Turkey summit on the refugee crisis. Please find the full article below. E.U. Offers Turkey 3 Billion Euros...
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April 19, 2018
Launch of the Global Tech Cybersecurity Accord
This week, 34 global technology companies announced the launch of the Global Cybersecurity Tech Accord, which is a set of principles that these companies promise to abide by. They want to “protect and empower civilians o...
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October 24, 2018
The killing of Jamal Khashoggi
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August 27, 2013
Event: Day of the Middle East
Voices from the Frontline: the Prospect of Democracy Are you interested in debating the latest developments in e.g. Syria, Egypt, and Lebanon? Or are you curious to learn more about a region that is bordering Europe, ye...
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December 6, 2017
Free Osman Kavala and all political prisoners in Turkey!
On the night of October 18th, world-known Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala was arrested by the police in a plane at the Istanbul Ataturk airport. Since then, he has been detained in prison and is facing violent...
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September 22, 2015
Statement on Digital Protectionism
On 22 September, a statement signed by more than 50 Members of the European Parliament was sent to Members of U.S. Congress. It was also published by Politico US. In the letter, the MEPs respond to strong statements c...
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October 8, 2010
Media: Four Members of the European Parliament Decided to Roll up Their Sleeves and Help the Flood Victims of Gilgit-Baltistan
8.10.12, Reuters Four Members of the European Parliament Jurgen Creutzmann, Michael Theurer, Marietje Schaake and Thomas Mann decided to directly help the flood victims of the Pakistan-administered region of Gilgit Ba...
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June 7, 2011
Resolution on the EU-Russia summit
The European Parliament, – having regard to the existing Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Russian Federation, of the othe...
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November 21, 2012
Event: WRR Lecture "The Global Battle for the Future of Cyberspace"
Marietje Schaake acted as a referent for the yearly WRR Lecture, organized by the Scientific Council for Government Policy. The lecture was delivered by prof. Ronald Deibert, Professor of Political Science, and Director...
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July 13, 2015
Media (ECFR) - Digital diplomacy: trade and human rights in China's internet revolution
This article by Marietje Schaake appeared on the website of the European Council on Foreign Affairs (ECFR) on July 13.China has reportedly adopted a wide-ranging national security law, which would increase China's contro...
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April 10, 2017
Blocking of internet access by authorities in Cameroon
Today, Marietje Schaake submitted the following questions to High-Representative Federica Mogherini on the blocking of the internet in parts of Cameroon since January 2017. Since January 17th 2017, access to the internet...
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November 25, 2016
BBC: Trade Wars: the End of Globalisation?
Donald Trump has promised to tear up the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal – or TPP – on his first day in office. The massive trade deal agreed in 2015 would have lowered tariffs and deepened economic ties be...
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June 17, 2010
Plenary speech on executions in Libya
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, Europe as a community of values is also a union where the death penalty is entirely banned and I am very proud of that. Libya not only resists abolishing the death penalty, it a...
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May 4, 2018
The protection of journalists under the new MFF
The European Commission yesterday proposed its new budget for 2021 to 2027. Under this proposal, the EU external relations budget will comprise a single instrument with a budget of EUR 123 billion. Under...
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June 1, 2017
China must act on its promises of openness
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) wants the EU-China summit to lead to concrete steps on rules based trade between Europe and China. Earlier this year, the Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke o...
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August 4, 2017
Inauguration of President Rouhani in Iran
Today, ahead of the inauguration ceremony of President Rouhani in Iran, Marietje Schaake sent the following letter to High Representative Federica Mogherini. The names of the Members that co-signed the letter are below.&...
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November 15, 2017
Debate about the Multilateral negotiations in view of the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference
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July 7, 2015
Plenary speech on negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
Today, Marietje Schaake spoke in the plenary debate about the ongoing negotiations on a trade and investment partnership between Europe and the United States (TTIP). On Wednesday, the European Parliament will vote on...
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December 10, 2013
Plenary speech on Common rules and procedures for external action
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Madam President, how often have we heard Ministers, the High Representative and others speak about how more for more would frame a more values-based EU policy towards neighbouring countries?...
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January 29, 2015
MEPs address King Salman of Saudi Arabia regarding the case of Raif Badawi
Members of the European Parliament Ana Gomes, Barbara Lochbihler, Josef Weidenholzer, Marietje Schaake, Richard Howitt and Ulrike Lunacek today sent a letter to His Majesty King Salman regarding the case of Saudi Arabian...
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September 2, 2017
Official record of the EU Election Observation Mission Kenya
Below you can find the list of official statements of the EU Election Observation Mission to Kenya (EU EOM Kenya)EU Election Observation Mission calls for reforms and respect for rule of law to rebuild trust ahead of pre...
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February 23, 2017
The appointment by President Aliyev of his wife as Vice President
Question for written answer to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security PolicyRule 130Marietje Schaake (ALDE)Subject: The appointment by President Aliyev of...
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January 19, 2012
Media: Draft US online piracy bills a 'slippery slope'
Two controversial draft bills on internet piracy and intellectual property protection, which are currently being examined in the US Congress, are raising concerns among policymakers in the European Parliament. Marietje S...
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September 27, 2011
Plenary speech on sexual orientation and gender identity at the UN Human Rights Council
Madam President, Madam High Representative, we spoke about the Middle East today as well as the turnarounds in North Africa. We touched on the urgent need for the EU to be a partner in ensuring that reforms on human...
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May 20, 2013
Event: Online Radicalisation and Digital Freedom
The European Foundation for Democracy in co-operation with Marietje Schaake MEP (ALDE, NL) would like to invite you to a panel discussion on: RADICALISATION AND THE INTERNET Online radicalisation and digital freedom...
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February 14, 2011
Resolution on media law in Hungary
The European Parliament, – having regard to Articles 2, 3, 6 and 7 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), Articles 49, 56, 114, 167 and 258 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), Article 11 o...
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January 16, 2019
Germany’s data hack is a wake-up call to Europe
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October 20, 2010
Plenary speech on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA)
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) – Mr President, yesterday, the Commission adopted a strategy to mainstream the legally binding EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. As liberals, we proposed this, so this is music to my ears....
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March 24, 2012
Media: AllThingsD Sprouts Up at the Brussels Forum, Rubbing Elbows and Talking Tech
By Arik Hesseldahl, AllThingsD, 24.03.2012 Since Thursday morning, I’ve been in Brussels, the capital of both the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union. I’m here attending the Brussels Forum, which has been des...
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January 30, 2013
Media: Is the internet a lawless “no man’s land”? - Debating Europe
After speaking in a panel on “Balancing of Fundamental Rights in Online Copyright Enforcement” during the Computers, Privacy and Data Protection (CPDP) Conference in Brussels, Marietje Schaake spoke with Debating Europe,...
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December 7, 2012
Media: Russia, China fight for control of the internet in Dubai - Want China Times
Want China Times, 07.12.2012 At the World Conference on International Telecommunications held in Dubai on Dec. 3, countries including Russia, China, Brazil, India and Iran launched a campaign for control of the intern...
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February 1, 2012
Press release: Iran's nuclear activity a serious worry for the EU
Amid growing tension between Iran and the EU regarding Iran's nuclear activities and the subsequent introduction of sanctions on Iran's oil exports, the European Parliament held a debate today with the EU High Representa...
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April 29, 2015
Conference on Internet Governance & Cyber-security
Conference on Internet Governance & Cyber-security 'Human Rights, Freedom of Expression and the Internet' May 14-15 Columbia University We have reached an important juncture for many Internet policy issues...
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October 2, 2015
Video's: Debating the State of Europe
From the website of Debating Europe:The EU is spoiled for choice when it comes to crises. From the influx of refugees arriving in numbers unseen since the Second World War, to the continent-wide collapse of trust in main...
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September 15, 2015
State of Europe 2015 – Catching up with the ‘Digital Era’
State of Europe 2015 – Addressing Europe’s crises October 22, Palais d'Egmont, Brussel Information from Friends of Europe: Join our high-level Roundtable on October 22 for a discussion on Europe...
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June 6, 2013
Video: Euro-Mediterranean Relations and the Arab Spring: Two Years On
On June 5th, Marietje Schaake spoke during a seminar with invited journalists from the Middle East and North Africa organized in the European Parliament entitled “Euro-Mediterranean relations and the Arab Spring: two yea...
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September 7, 2018
The charges against Sara Mardini, NGO's and their staff in Greece
Last week, Sara Mardini was arrested by Greek authorities. Sara Mardini is the sister of Yusra Mardini, UNHRC Goodwill Ambassador and a member of the 2016 Olympic Games refugee team. Both Sara and Yusra fled the ongoing...
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November 15, 2016
Don’t let human rights be only a virtual reality
Yesterday evening the Foreign Affairs committee voted on the annual report on the situation of human rights in the world. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE): "Human rights are being violated wo...
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January 24, 2011
Media: EU should appoint a mediator for Albania
The violent clashes in Tirana, Albania, last Friday are unacceptable for a European country and for a State that aspires to become a member of the European Union. Three died and over 60 others are reported injured.24.1.2...
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October 22, 2014
Letter to High Representative Ashton on the case of Nasrin Sotoudeh
On 22 October, Marietje Schaake together with other Members of the European Parliament, wrote a letter to High Representative Ashton and Special Representative Lambrinidis to call for action on the case of Nasrin Sotoude...
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March 18, 2017
Dutch election results comment on France 24
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May 12, 2011
Press release: Cultural diplomacy as a top priority for the EU’s external actions.
For the first time the European Parliament will express its views on the strategic function of culture in the EU’s communal foreign policy. ALDE Press release, 12.05.2011 MEP Marjetje Schaake underlines: “Culture is mo...
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April 6, 2017
Letter to President Tajani on planned visit of Syria's representative to the European Parliament
Official letter sent to President Tajani on the 6th of April 2017.Dear President Tajani, Next Monday our colleagues of the Syria Peace Process Support Group (which is not an official EP body) are planning to host the hig...
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June 17, 2010
Media: EU approves ban on tools of torture
The EU passed a resolution today banning the trade on equipment designed for torture, hailing the move as a step forward in the fight to protect human rights. But as the world’s biggest arms fair continues in Paris, will...
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October 26, 2011
Resolution on Bahrain
The European Parliament , – having regard to its previous resolutions on Syria, Yemen and Bahrain, in particular that of 7 April 2011(1) on the situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen and that of 7 July 2011(2) on the...
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March 9, 2015
Blog: A European Defence Union requires democratic oversight
The EU risks becoming less relevant as a global player. Fragmentation and an inward focus, while the EU´s neighborhood is on fire, are reasons for serious concern. Intensified defense cooperation among European...
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April 23, 2015
Video: GCCS 2015 - Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies
Global Conference on Cyberspace 2015 Updating of export controls of dual use surveillance technologies On 16-17 April 2015 the Netherlands hosted the fourth Global Conference on Cyberspace (GCCS) in The Hague....
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September 19, 2016
ARD on export of spyware
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December 8, 2017
Ronhingya should be on agenda of Foreign Affairs Council
On 7 December, Marietje Schaake together with S&D MEP Neena Gill and other colleagues, sent the below letter to High Representative Mogherini. Together they urged to include the situation of the Rohingya on the Foreign A...
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March 11, 2014
MEP: Turkey in deep crisis
Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) emphasises her concerns regarding the state of the rule of law in Turkey. Today the European Parliament debates about a report evaluating the progress of the...
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June 24, 2015
A Europe that Works for Young People (LYMEC)
A Europe that Works for Young People (LYMEC) July 1-2 European Parliament For more information, please visit the website of LYMEC. Description from LYMEC: This 2015 edition of ALDE Group’s Sum...
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February 28, 2013
Event: Exploring the virtual side of the campaign
March 7th Marietje Schaake speaks at an event organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Brussels about The 2014 EP elections and social media: Exploring the virtual side of the campaign in a panel entitled " Socia...
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January 20, 2013
Event: Presentation of the EU High Level Group Report on Literacy
On January 22nd, Marietje Schaake hosted the presentation of the EU High Level Group Report on Literacy. Commissioner Vassiliou (Education, Culture, Multilingualism, Youth and Sport) presented the motives for the report...
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March 12, 2013
Video: Marietje Schaake on cultural exchanges and intercultural dialogue
Speech for the Medarat Platform of Exchange Beirut. Cultural exchanges can be used to focus on what unites us, not what divides us. Cultural and creative expression enrich people's lives. We would love to see cultural ex...
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June 8, 2016
Plenary speech on Turkey lifting the parliamentary immunity of 138 members
On June 8, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech on the decision of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey to lift the parliamentary immunity of 138 members. Marietje Schaake calls on the Commission that the EU acts accor...
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June 21, 2017
Reply by Vice-President Ansip on notice and action directive
On May 9, Marietje Schaake together with 23 colleagues sent Vice-President Andrus Ansip a letter on the notice and action directive. Please find below the reply of Vice-President Andrus Ansip.
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January 24, 2019
In your face: ensuring facial recognition technology remains a force for good
Facial recognition technology presents the opportunity to bring exciting and groundbreaking benefits to people and institutions around the globe. But with these benefits also comes the potential for challenges and...
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March 18, 2017
BBC Newsnight interview on Dutch election night
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January 16, 2011
Media: Social media seminar looks at role of Facebook et al in European discourse
What is the current role and likely future role of social media tools like Facebook and Twitter in framing European discourse? That was the central question debated by MEPs, senior civil servants involved in Communicatio...
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February 17, 2011
Plenary speech on Yemen: death penalty against juvenile offenders, notably the case of Muhammed Taher Thabet Samoum
Mr President, I look with great admiration at the courage of citizens who defy the repression and violence of their governments. We have seen this happening in popular uprisings in Tunisia, Egypt, Iran, Algeria, Bahr...
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June 13, 2012
Discussion paper on my report on Digital Freedoms in EU foreign policy - share your thoughts!
Discussion paper Marietje Schaake MEP (D66/ALDE) "By vastly expanding the capacity of individuals to enjoy their right to freedom of opinion and expression, which is an “enabler” of other human rights, the Internet b...
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July 21, 2017
Planned execution in the Maldives
On 21 July, Marietje Schaake sent a letter to the Ambassador of the Maldives to the European Union about a planned execution. Please find the letter below.
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April 25, 2012
Event: EIF Breakfast Debate - Foreign Policy and Human Rights Aspects of ICT - 25 April 2012
Date:25 April 2010 Locations: Private Salon, European Parliament in Brussels Speakers: Andrea Glorioso, European Commission DG INFSO Margaret Wachenfeld, Institute for Human Rights and Business Daniel Calingae...
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October 12, 2015
Reshaping the EU Trade Policy - new markets and challenges
Reshaping the EU Trade Policy - new markets and challenges Wednesday 21 October 2015 from 14:30 to 18:00 European Parliament (Brussels) room PHS 5B001 The event will be live streamed. International trade is...
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March 27, 2015
Rise of Euroscepticism & The Future of Europe (University College Utrecht)
Rise of Euroscepticism & The Future of Europe 2 April 2015 19:30 - 21:15 Marietje Schaake will discuss euroscepticism and the future of Europe at University College Utrecht. The panel is organised by t...
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November 2, 2017
Marietje Schaake at the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago
Introduction video: On 31 October, Marietje Schaake spoke at the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago. Please watch the video below for her speech and her conversation with Siva Vaidhyanathan: Pl...
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November 13, 2013
Oped: New Europe - A digital future needs real net neutrality
Commissioner Kroes’ recently published proposals to harmonize the European telecoms markets are an important step towards the long overdue completion of the European Digital Single Market. Everyone that has ever used the...
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April 16, 2019
Integrity of the European elections
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October 26, 2015
Media (France24, Talking Europe) - The EU and Turkey: Who needs whom more?
On Saturday, October 24, Marietje Schaake participated in a panel on France24 regarding the relationship between Turkey and the European Union.Today, Turkey is seen as the solution to the European Union's refugee crisis....
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June 24, 2015
76th EU-US Inter-parliamentary and TLD meeting
On June 26-28, Marietje Schaake will attend the 76th EU-US Inter-parliamentary and TLD meeting in Riga, Latvia. Schaake is a Vice-President of the delegation for relations with the United States in the European Parlia...
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September 21, 2016
Cluster munitions
On September 21, Marietje Schaake submitted parliamentary questions to the Council on EU Member States doing business with Poongsan, a South Korean company which produces coin blanks...
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March 27, 2015
Rise of Euroscepticism & The Future of Europe (University College Utrecht)
Rise of Euroscepticism & The Future of Europe 2 April 2015 19:30 - 21:15 Marietje Schaake will discuss euroscepticism and the future of Europe at University College Utrecht. The panel is organised by t...
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May 19, 2019
European Elections Will Gauge the Power of Populism
BRUSSELS — For weeks, Europe’s far-right populists have been dashing across the Continent, joining arms and presenting themselves as a united front that will batter the political establishment and score a big break...
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February 16, 2012
Plenary speech on recent developments in Egypt
Mr President, it is clear where the Liberal Group of the European Parliament stands – with the Egyptian people, their rights, freedoms and opportunities. This has been our group’s position for decades. We supported h...
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March 13, 2014
Plenary speech - Russia: sentencing of demonstrators involved in the Bolotnaya Square events
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Mr President, in the light of the tensions in Ukraine and aggression by Russia, whether in Crimea or in Syria, it is easy to forget that Russia is, in fact, a member of...
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February 17, 2019
Rift Between Trump and Europe Is Now Open and Angry
MUNICH — European leaders have long been alarmed that President Trump’s words and Twitter messages could undo a trans-Atlantic alliance that had grown stronger over seven decades. They had clung to the hope t...
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June 24, 2015
A Europe that Works for Young People (LYMEC)
A Europe that Works for Young People (LYMEC) July 1-2 European Parliament For more information, please visit the website of LYMEC. Description from LYMEC: This 2015 edition of ALDE Group’s Sum...
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January 16, 2019
The extension of trade preferences to Western Sahara
Today we will vote on EU-Morocco trade relations, and whether trade preferences should also be extended to Western Sahara. Below is a short background, and an explanation of my position. Background On the 10t...
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April 18, 2012
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR - German ship carrying Iranian arms for Syrian regime
Parliamentary Questions18 April 2012 Question for written answer E-004020/2012 to the Commission (Vice-President / High Representative) Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: VP/HR - German ship carrying Ira...
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June 19, 2012
Interview for the Paradox of Liberty event
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June 24, 2015
76th EU-US Inter-parliamentary and TLD meeting
On June 26-28, Marietje Schaake will attend the 76th EU-US Inter-parliamentary and TLD meeting in Riga, Latvia. Schaake is a Vice-President of the delegation for relations with the United States in the European Parlia...
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November 12, 2013
Saving the open Internet requires protecting the rights of its users - OSCE
Marietje Schaake, 15 Years of the Representative on Freedom of the Media, 12.11.2013 Technological developments and the open Internet have led to revolutionary changes and the potential of emancipating individuals, bo...
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April 17, 2014
Plenary Speech on recent prosecutions in Pakistan
http://youtu.be/0Y9CULE4xbU Marietje Schaake - Mr President, the use of blasphemy laws in Pakistan is disturbing and not in line with what we believe are universal human rights. Minorities and apostates specifically s...
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December 13, 2012
Plenary speech on caste discrimination in India
Marietje Schaake − Mr President, as caste discrimination and modern-day slavery are still serious and systematic problems affecting hundreds of millions of Indians, more needs to be done in terms of the efforts that th...
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September 10, 2015
European Parliament resolution on Azerbaijan
On September 10, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on Azerbaijan, also available in PDF. Please also refer to Marietje Schaake's response and her plenary speech during the debate. European Parl...
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March 24, 2015
Amendments to report on 'Human rights and technology'
In February, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) called for input for her draft report on 'Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countries'. Through sharing the dr...
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July 7, 2011
Plenary speech on Indonesia, including attacks on minorities
Madam President, Indonesia is a beautiful country with deep traditions of pluralism, cultural harmony, religious freedom and social justice, but regrettably we are seeing an increase in extremist attacks against reli...
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June 20, 2018
What’s next in the EU’s copyright fight
Opponents to Europe’s copyright reform will try their best to trigger a plenary debate on the controversial bill. By Joanna Plucinska The copyright battle may be over, but the war is just beginning....
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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...
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March 30, 2011
Press release: The Libyan Transitional Council should formally join the Contact Group on Libya
Liberals and Democrats in the European Parliament have welcomed progress made at the London Conference on Libya yesterday attended by over 40 countries, which decided inter alia on the setting-up of a Libya Contact Grou...
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June 16, 2010
Resolution on Nepal
The European Parliament, – having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948, – having regard to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) of 1966, – having regard t...
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December 10, 2013
Plenary speech on the 2013 progress report on Albania
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, Albania has been taking important steps towards meeting the EU criteria but, while we acknowledge that, this Parliament clearly defines the many areas...
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April 18, 2013
Recommendation to the Council on the Responsibility to Protect
Today the European Parliament adopted a Recommendation to the Council on the concept of Responsibility to Protect (R2P) under international law. For the Liberal group I have contributed to this important report which...
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July 9, 2015
Plenary speech on Cambodia's draft laws on NGOs and trade unions
Marietje Schaake - Mr President, we are all worried that the vital role that Cambodian civil society plays – and there are around 5 000 NGOs registered – will be stifled by the proposed NGO law, which is restricti...
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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...
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May 29, 2019
Podcast: EP elections and gender balance in the EU's top jobs
Paul Adamson talks to Marietje Schaake on the outcome of the European Parliament elections and gender balance in the EU's top jobs. Please listen to the conversation here.
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March 25, 2011
Media: MEPs ask 'government point of view' on publishing house raid
Two members of the European Parliament have requested the Turkish 'government’s point of view' on police raids Thursday in search of an unpublished manuscript, expressing skepticism about the action.By Erisa Dautaj Şener...
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December 14, 2016
White Helmets Q&A European Parliament
This video shows the discussion with the White Helmets in the European Parliament on the 7th of December 2016. The event was hosted by MEP Marietje Schaake.
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August 20, 2018
Bot disclosure laws in the EU
The European Commission has urged platforms in April to come up with a Code of Practice against disinformation and behavioural manipulation, partly to safeguard the integrity of elections. A number of internet platforms...
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February 17, 2011
Plenary speech on border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia
Mr President, since the beginning of this month there have been fights between the armed forces along the Thai-Cambodian border, near the temple of Preah Vihear, which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. We...
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January 6, 2016
Media (Carnegie Europe) - Judy Asks: Will Iran and Saudi Arabia Go to War?
A selection of experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey at Carnegie Europe on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world. Please find the response by Marietje Schaake...
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September 10, 2013
Plenary speech on cyber security and digital arms trade
Mr President, cybersecurity certainly has a different connotation after the NSA revelations, and the EU must take the lead in ensuring that our freedoms are not eroded in the name of security. It should not be z...
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October 31, 2017
Dangerous political stand-off, uncontested election and assaults on institutions damage Kenya’s democracy
Nairobi, 31 October 2017 The European Union election observation mission (EU EOM) Kenya 2017 today issued its preliminary statement on the 26 October presidential election, pointing to actions on both sides...
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June 16, 2016
Trust in Digital Life, The Hague
On Tuesday June 17th Marietje Schaake will give a keynote speech on the 'Multiple Views on Blockchain: technology, use cases, economics and policies' during the event on Trust in Digital Life in The Hague. The eve...
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June 7, 2018
More than a hundred MEPs oppose new publishers right
Today, more than a hundred MEPs (32 Greens/EFA, 25 ALDE, 18 S&D, 14 GUE, 7 ECR, 6 EFDD and 2 EPP) sent the following letter to copyright rapporteur Axel Voss. MEPs that want to add their name to this list are welcome t...
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November 18, 2013
Plenary speech on the new Erasmus+ Programme
Marietje Schaake (ALDE) - Mr President, international skills for people enrolled in academic and vocational education are becoming increasingly important in order for them to enter into an internationalised job marke...
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June 14, 2013
Event: Security and Defence Day Conference
On June 27th Marietje will join a panel to the discuss the topic of “EU-NATO: The search for a common cyber-strategy” during the 2013 Security and Defence Day Conference. This high-level conference is chaired by Jaap de...
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December 17, 2010
Press release: A European Heritage Label to support cultural treasures
The European Parliament adopted today a report which calls for a new cultural initiative introducing the European Heritage Label (EHL). ALDE Press release, 17.12.2010 The main objective of the report is transforming a...
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July 7, 2015
Exhibition of ‘Caesar’ Photographs – “Inside Syrian Prisons"
July 13-16 Press conference (hosting MEPs and Syrian activists responsible for the exhibition) on 15 July, 13:00 - 14:00 Location: European Parliament, PHS Building, 3rd Floor, Right side of the Hemicycle...
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March 10, 2015
Media (Estonian Public Broadcasting) on netneutrality and roaming
On 6 and 9 March, the Estionian Public Broadcaster Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR) devoted two news segments on the Telecoms Single Market package. On March 4th, it became clear that the Council lacks ambition as...
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October 13, 2011
Plenary speech on the American Jobs Act
Madam President, America and the EU face similarly large challenges when it comes to resolving the economic crisis, and cooperation should be our intention in order to sustain this recovery. There is, however, a serio...
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July 25, 2014
Media: The Economist on flight MH17
JULY 23rd was a day of national mourning in the Netherlands, the first since the death of Queen Wilhelmina more than 50 years ago. Broadcasters dispensed with advertising and game shows; the windmills stopped turning, th...
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December 1, 2013
Media: “Progressive Liberal View” of the Middle East - Encompassing Crescent
Europe’s relationship with a changing Middle East is contentious. To better understand this relationship, EC’s editor Fatih Seyhanoglu interviewed Marietje Schaake. Marietje is a Member of the European Parliament...
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December 17, 2015
Open letter to the European Commission on ancillary copyright
On December 17, Marietje Schaake sent a letter on copyright reform, specifically on ancillary copyright, to European Commission President Juncker, Vice-President Ansip and Commissioner Oettinger. The letter (pdf) was...
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March 12, 2013
Video: Marietje Schaake on EU enlargement and Turkey
EU enlargement has proven to lead to substantial improvements in the lives of peole, their freedoms, the democratic levels and economic opportunities. In times of crisis, however, populism and nationalism seem attractive...
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November 10, 2014
Event: Panel on the Digital Agenda
On the 18th of November, Marietje Schaake will be part of a panel discussing the EU's digital agenda. The panel is part of an event organised by The Economist toghether with European Voice: "Let’s Get Europe Working:...
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July 7, 2010
Resolution on North Korea
The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions on the Korean Peninsula, – having regard to the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International C...
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December 27, 2013
Media: Voice of America on visit to Iran
On December 24th Marietje Schaake spoke on Voice of America Iran about her recent visit to Tehran with a delegation from the European Parliament. The entire program can be watched below (in Persian). The interview with M...
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December 3, 2014
MEP: mass trials and 185 death sentences new low point in Egypt
Dutch member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), says that the death sentence for 185 members of the Muslim Brotherhood marks a new low point in developments in Egypt. They were preliminarily con...
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March 13, 2013
Media: Who Are the Enemies Of The Internet? - European Journalism Observatory
Philip di Salvo, European Journalism Observatory, 13.03.2013 In occasion of the World Day Against Cyber Censorship, Reporters Without Borders (RWB) has released its annual report on Internet Freedom. It pays special a...
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September 13, 2018
Parliament calls for release of Reuters journalists in Myanmar
The European Parliament just called for the release of the Reuters journalists that were sentenced to seven years in prison by the authorities in Myanmar. The Myanmar government, in the person of Aung San Suu Kyi, claim...
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September 22, 2017
London decision on Uber; Elections in Kenya
On Friday 22 September, Marietje Schaake was interviewed by Richard Quest on London's decision not to renew Uber's license and on the elections in Kenya. You can listen to the show here, the interview starts after 10:00....
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November 3, 2014
Event: Panel on the digital single market
On the 12th of November, Marietje Schaake will participate in a paneldiscussion on the impact of a digital single market on existing and pending EU legislation. The panel is part of the event, Internet: only a “single d...
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December 12, 2018
Conclusion of the EU-Japan partnership agreement
Speech by Marietje Schaake in the plenary of the European Parliament on 11/11/2018 on the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement.
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March 12, 2013
Video: Marietje Schaake on open data and open government
Marietje Schaake's speech for Wikitalia. Wikitalia is an organisation that provides open tools to local and regional governments to stimulate government transparency and participation. It thereby achieves the objective o...
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September 15, 2016
Euractiv on EU copyright plans
The European Commission presented a plan today (14 September) to charge internet companies for linking to online news following a heated, two-year-long fight over whether the “Google tax” will h...
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February 28, 2013
Media: Activists criticise Internet freedom in Vietnam - New Europe
Stanislava Gaydazhieva, New Europe, 28.02.2013 The Vietnamese authorities are accused of an escalating assault on freedom of expression and criminalisation of bloggers and netizens in the country in a new report by th...
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May 3, 2016
Blog: Europe must be credible advocate of press freedom
At a demonstration in Cairo, Egyptian policemen shot two journalists with rubber bullets. In China, journalist Wang Jing was sentenced to nearly five years in jail; her articles caused 'unrest'. She wrote about demonstra...
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May 20, 2010
Plenary speech on religious freedom in Pakistan
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, blasphemy laws in Pakistan, as various colleagues have pointed out, are easily abused by extremists as an excuse to use violence against religious or n...
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August 22, 2018
Nasrin Sotoudeh in Iran
On 22 August, Marietje Schaake sent the following letter concerning the detention of Nasrin Sotoudeh to President Rouhani. The letter was signed by 60 MEPs in total. --- Honourable President Rouhani,...
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March 14, 2018
Court of Auditors report on pre-accession support to Turkey
Please find below questions I submitted in response to a critical Court of Auditors report on pre-accession support to Turkey. A Court of Auditor’s(CoA) report released today on EU pre-accession assistance to Turk...
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April 9, 2014
Event: Opening up the digital economy: creating growth and jobs
On April 10th, Marietje Schaake will speak in a panel on "Opening up the digital economy: creating growth and jobs" during a conference on The Future of Transatlantic Trade in Paris. While growth in emerging market ec...
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February 10, 2016
Can Europe and the US Bridge the Digital Disconnect? (Center for Transatlantic Relations, The Johns Hopkins University)
Can Europe and the US Bridge the Digital Disconnect? Center for Transatlantic Relations, The Johns Hopkins University February 11 Kenney Auditorium, The Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC Register here...
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December 12, 2011
Parliamentary Question: US tools for mobile phone operators infringe EU rights
Parliamentary questions12 December 2011 E-011723/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) and Marietje Schaake (ALDE) Subject: US tools for mobile phone operators...
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December 1, 2015
Schaake responds to ruling ECHR Turkey
In an important ruling today, the European Court of Human Rights ruled unanimously that Turkey violated the right to freedom of expression of three Turkish academics by blocking access to YouTube for two years between Ma...
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August 15, 2014
MEP: Reappointment Ayatollah Larijani is a disaster for human rights Iran
Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/ D66) responds to the reappointment of Ayatollah Larijani as head of Iran's judiciary. "The reappointment of Ayatollah Larijani as head of the judiciary in Iran does n...
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January 6, 2011
Media: #Tunisia: Why Europe should lead the protection of internet freedom #sidibouzid
By Marietje Schaake, 6.1.2011, www.i-policy.org While Europe celebrated Christmas and the New Year, an uprising began in Tunisia after a young man set himself on fire. The young generation who has lived under repressi...
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December 10, 2014
Panel discussion: TTIP - Addressing the criticism and looking ahead
On the 11th of December, Marietje Schaake will be part of a panel discussing the negotiations of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the EU and the US. The event aims to discuss the progress...
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June 6, 2013
Media: MEPs criticise EEAS for late reaction on protests in Turkey - New Europe
The members of the European Parliament (MEPs) sitting in the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) heavily criticised the “late and weak” reaction of the European External Action Service (EEAS) on the protests in Turkey du...
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April 6, 2011
On Zimbabwe
The European Parliament, – having regard to its numerous previous resolutions on Zimbabwe, most recently that of 21 October 2010 on forced evictions in Zimbabwe, – having regard to Council Decision 2011/101/CFS...
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October 31, 2014
Media (The Economist): Problems with neighbours
This article appeared on The Economist on November 1.Recent actions push Turkey away from the West and the European Union THE fallout from Turkey’s relations with Islamic State (IS) knows no end. Its global image is i...
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February 9, 2015
MEP Marietje Schaake calls for input on report Human rights and technology
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) calls for input on her draft report on 'Human rights and technology: the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countries'....
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June 12, 2015
Media (BBC) - EU postpones vote on TTIP
On June 12, Marietje Schaake appeared on BBC after the European Parliament postponed the vote on TTIP.Deep divisions emerged in the European Parliament over the EU's planned trade deal with the US known as the Transatlan...
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April 16, 2015
Seminar "Press Freedom in Turkey"
Seminar "Press Freedom in Turkey" Wednesday 22 April 2015, 15:30-18:00h European Parliament, Brussels Room PHS 5 B 001 The conference "Press Freedom in Turkey" will be available in live streaming from 15....
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May 7, 2015
Media (Project Syndicate) - Safeguarding the Open Internet
This article by Marietje Schaake appeared today on Project Syndicate. THE HAGUE – Proposals regarding Internet governance are bound to generate serious friction. The online world, after all, has provided enormous opport...
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October 6, 2010
Plenary speech on World day against the death penalty
Marietje Schaake, on behalf of the ALDE Group – Madam President, it gives me great pride that the European Union, as a community of values where the death penalty is abolished, is strongly committed to act as a globa...
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March 1, 2019
Osman Kavala in Turkey
Please find below letters addressed to the Council and to Commissioner Hahn, which were sent on March 1st. In the letters, the MEPs ask the Member States and the Commissioner to engage their Turkish counterparts and to r...
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July 9, 2018
MEPS raise concerns on digital security measures
A group of more than 30 MEPs sent the following letter to European Parliament Tajani, and Secretary General Welle. Dear President Tajani, Dear Secretary General Welle, ...
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May 16, 2019
Opinion: Governments must halt the spread of commercial spyware
By Marietje Schaake This week’s revelation that hackers exploited software vulnerabilities in the WhatsApp messaging platform to inject spyware developed by the Israeli technology company NSO Group has shocked many. But...
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June 6, 2013
EU should listen to demonstrators, and engage not estrange Turkey
Since the demonstrations broke out in Turkey last week, an unprecedented number of articles have been published highlighting the deeper causes of people's grievances. Many analyses suggest that the problems with the rule...
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January 19, 2016
Plenary speech on the Digital Single Market report
On January 19, the European Parliament adopted its report on the Digital Single Market. Earlier this day Marietje Schaake adressed the plenary. Please read Schaake's response to the report and watch her speech in the...
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March 28, 2018
MEP Schaake reacts to end of voting in Egypt
Today is the final day of the presidential elections in Egypt. Egyptians had three days to cast their votes. Media have reported intimidation and bribery. MEP Schaake (ALDE/D66) responds: “This election was a sha...
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November 15, 2018
The extraterritorial effects of US sanctions on Iran for European companies
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December 12, 2011
Letter to the US Congress about the SOPA and PIPA bills
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July 5, 2017
Any future EU-Turkey relations should be rooted in rule of law conditions
The European Parliament will debate the annual progress report on Turkey today at 15:00 in Strasbourg. The votes will take place tomorrow at 12:30. MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE): "The relationship betwe...
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October 5, 2016
Event 07/11 Algorithmic accountability and transparency
<>The main idea behind this public roundtable is to discuss which options the European Union has to improve the accountability and/or the transparency of the algorithms that underpin many business models and platfo...
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October 11, 2012
Press release: ALDE pushes for free trade agreements with Japan and the United States
Today in adopting by a large majority the report of Metin Kazak (Movement for Rights and Freedom,Bulgaria) on trade relations between the European Union and Japan, the Parliamentary Committee on International Trade (INTA...
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April 16, 2015
Seminar "Press Freedom in Turkey"
Seminar "Press Freedom in Turkey" Wednesday 22 April 2015, 15:30-18:00h European Parliament, Brussels Room PHS 5 B 001 The conference "Press Freedom in Turkey" will be available in live streaming from 15....
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November 21, 2016
Peering pressure: the secret battle to control the future of the internet
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March 28, 2012
Debate on enlargement report for Turkey
Mr President, today we call for a renewed boost in EU-Turkish relations and to open the negotiation chapters on the most essential issues now: the chapters on fundamental freedoms, justice and the rule of law. Our...
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July 7, 2015
Exhibition of ‘Caesar’ Photographs – “Inside Syrian Prisons"
July 13-16 Press conference (hosting MEPs and Syrian activists responsible for the exhibition) on 15 July, 13:00 - 14:00 Location: European Parliament, PHS Building, 3rd Floor, Right side of the Hemicycle...
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November 8, 2018
Six proposals to make the internet more secure
The Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) today proposed 6 global norms to help promote the peaceful use of cyberspace. The norms were developed with the express purpose of being adopted by public and p...
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January 26, 2012
Parliamentary Question: VP/HR — Russian ship carrying arms for Syrian regime reaching Syria through Cyprus
Parliamentary questions26 January 2012 E-000493/2012 Question for written answer to the Commission (Vice-President/High Representative) Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) , Edward McMillan-Scott (ALDE) and Annemie N...
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December 16, 2013
Video: Summary Copyright & Research and Innovation Policy event
On 12 November, Marietje Schaake, together with MEPs Pawel Zalewski (EPP) and Amelia Andersdotter (Greens/EFA) hosted an event in the European Parliament to discuss the changes required to ensure the copyright framework...
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November 15, 2018
Vietnam, notably the situation of political prisoners
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September 5, 2017
France 24 debate on elections in Kenya
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October 17, 2009
Nomination of Shadi Sadr for Sakharov Prize
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) has nominated Iranian human rights activist and journalist Shadi Sadr for the Sakharov Prize, an important award that is granted to a humanrights activist e...
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June 4, 2013
Media: Erdogan and the Taksim protests: Mismanaging Turkish politics? - Ahram Online
Despite the popularity of Turkish premier Erdogan, Turkey has been witnessing country-wide anti-government protests this weekBassem Ally, Ahram Online, 04.06-2013 The achievements of Islamist prime minister Recep Tayy...
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March 13, 2014
Plenary speech - EU priorities for the 25th session of the UN Human Rights Council
Marietje Schaake (ALDE ) - Mr President, the violations of human rights across the world at this moment are so vast and so numerous that it is difficult to do the suffering justice. From rape as a weapon of war in Af...
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April 28, 2015
The ALDE Group condemns the murder of Pakistani human rights activist Sabeen Mahmud
The killing of Sabeen Mahmud, one of the most outspoken human rights advocates in Pakistan, worsens the situation of those fighting for fundamental rights and freedoms in this country. She was shot four times at...
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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...
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March 31, 2015
MEP responds to acquittal 236 suspects in Balyoz/Sledgehammer case
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE) responds to the acquittal of 236 suspects in the infamous Balyoz/Sledgehammer case in Turkey. "Although a mass acquittal is troubling the same way a mass con...
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October 26, 2012
Press release: Human rights prize awarded to Iranians in recognition of their struggle for freedom
Iranian lawyer and human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh and Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahihave won the Sakharov Prize 2012 which is the annual human rights prize of the European Parliament. They were nominated for th...
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August 23, 2011
Media: Video: EU's Schaake on Exports of Surveillance Systems
Bloomberg, 23.8.2011, www.bloomberg.com Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Marietje Schaake, a European Parliament member who represents the Netherlands, talks about efforts to prevent the export of information and communicat...
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February 29, 2016
MEP reacts to the parliamentary elections in Iran
Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) responds to the results of the parliamentary elections in Iran. The elections were an important test for the government of President Rouhani, with whom the pe...
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November 16, 2011
Media: France 24 TV - Pressure mounting on Syria: will Arab League ultimatum stop the bloodshed?
The Arab League is suspending Syria over its violence against civilians. In eight months, over 3,500 people have died at the hands of security forces. The regime of Bashar al-Assad looks friendless, isolated and even des...
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June 3, 2014
MEP: Syrian 'elections' during humanitarian disaster grotesque and illegitimate
Dutch Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), says it is grotesque that the Assad regime is organising so-called elections today. The war in the country goes on, causing one of the largest humanit...
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June 2, 2017
China must abandon ‘China First’ to be a solid partner to Europe
As China becomes an increasingly important partner for the EU, now is the time to take a strong stance on human rights and make sure Beijing provides fair access to European businesses, writes Marietje Schaake. Last Ja...
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August 23, 2011
Media: EU's Schaake on Exports of Surveillance Systems
23.08.2011, Bloomberg.com Marietje Schaake, a European Parliament member who represents the Netherlands, talks about efforts to prevent the export of information and communications technology to authoritarian governme...
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February 2, 2018
Europe’s shameful role in spy-tech exports that led to torture and jail
When young people took to the streets in Iran in 2009, asking “where is my vote?”, student leaders, bloggers and activists were traced to their homes, arrested and tortured. The world was outraged a...
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November 6, 2018
Damen's export of patrol vessels to the Libyan coast guard
On the 26th of October, newspaper NRC and ‘Lighthouse reports’ revealed that Damen shipyards in 2012 sold 8 patrol vessels to the Libyan coastguard (1). At least three of those vessels, equipped with machine guns are cur...
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October 23, 2014
MEP: Grave concerns about Russia's crackdown on civil society and ngo's (Speech & Resolution)
The European Parliament voted today on a resolution urging Russia to stop the crackdown on civil society and non-governmental organizations. It also condemns the way in which the Russian Ministry of Justice interferes wi...
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March 27, 2018
Final report on the EU external financing instruments
In my capacity as chair of the AFET working group on the EU's external financing instruments, I am responsible for a report which makes recommendations on the future of these instruments (including funds for pre-accessio...
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November 15, 2018
MEP Schaake welcomes announced release of photographer Shahidul Alam
Today, following international pressure, a court in Bangladesh has granted bail to Shahidul Alam. He hopes to be released by Sunday, after spending 104 days in jail. MEP Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) initiated the European...
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June 18, 2012
Livestream: Facing Challenges to the Internet Governance Regime: A European Perspective Workshop
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February 14, 2019
Women's rights defenders in Saudi Arabia
Plenary speech Resolution European Parliament resolution of 14 February 2019 on women’s rights defenders in Saudi Arabia (2019/2564(RSP)) The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolut...
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February 20, 2018
Letter to HR/VP on anti-hijab protests in Iran
Please find below a letter to High Representative Mogherini sent by Marietje Schaake and supported by 44 colleagues, in which they urge the High Representative to publicly speak out and to call on Iranian officials to im...
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January 23, 2013
Event: Symposium “European Integration: towards the Federation of Europe?”
On February 27 Marietje Schaake will speak at the University of Maastricht at a symposium entitled “European Integration: towards the Federation of Europe?”. Other speakers are Member of European Parliament Derk Jan Eppi...
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April 4, 2018
Algorithms have become so powerful we need a robust, Europe-wide response
After a debate in the European parliament, I usually upload my intervention to YouTube, as well as to my own website. It creates transparency and an online archive of my work as an MEP. About a year and a half ago, I was...
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December 5, 2013
Event: A Cybersecurity Strategy for Europe: What Is Missing?
Ranging from restrictive behaviour by telecom providers to online fraud and from economic espionage to state-sponsored attacks, threats to cybersecurity require increasingly sophisticated approaches. The Commission elabo...
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March 13, 2013
Media: European Lawmakers Urge Suspension of Agreement with Israel - Palestinian News and Info Agency
WAFA, 13.03.2013 European parliamentarians wrote European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on Monday calling on her to suspend the Association Agreement with Israel because of the latter’s violation of the...
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December 11, 2014
Panel: The policy perspective - digital & social for the future of Europe
Shaping the Future of Digital Social Innovation in Europe Discussing how digital technologies and the internet are changing how social innovation happens 17 February 2015, 09:00 Charlemagne Building, De Gasperi...
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July 13, 2018
The export of dirty fuels to West Africa
On the 9th of July, the Netherlands Human Transport and Environment Inspectorate reported the shipping of gasoline and diesel containing toxic components, which are highly hazardous for human health, from Dutch to West A...
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July 7, 2016
Plenary debate on the new EU strategy on China
On Thursday July 7th, Marietje Schaake delivered a speech during the plenary debate on the new EU strategy on China. Schaake underlines that intensifying relations must never lead to turning blind eye to human rights vio...
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February 22, 2019
Biden calls on candidates not to ‘aid and abet’ foreign election interference
U.S. intelligence agencies confirm that Russia and other bad actors are continuing to interfere in U.S. democracy and will want to have their say in our next presidential contest. But stopping the United States’ enemies...
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April 11, 2019
The 40 MEPs who mattered in 2014-2019
Who were the key players in Brussels and Strasbourg? — By RYAN HEATH In Brussels, the power to initiate laws rests with the European Commission, and the political will that makes or breaks legislation lies with na...
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June 8, 2011
Resolution on Guantánamo: imminent death penalty decision
The European Parliament, – having regard to the international, European and national instruments on human rights and fundamental freedoms and on the prohibition of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances and to...
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March 27, 2012
Media: EU Sanctions Human Rights Abusers and Bans Export of Surveillance Tech
By Arseh Sevom, View from Iran, 27.03.2012 China is not the only country providing surveillance technology to Iran, the EU is home to a number of companies that have provided surveillance and monitoring capabilities i...
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June 18, 2013
Media: EU failed to ‘use the financial and political leverage at their disposal’ to improve human rights situation in Egypt, claims new report - European Jewish Press
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and the European Commission came under criticism from the European Court of Auditors (ECA) Tuesday, as a new report published by the body concluded they had “not been able to eff...
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October 8, 2014
Liberal MEP calls for a new EU-Turkey agenda
Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) calls for a new agenda for Turkey-EU relations. Schaake stated this in response to the progress reports presented by European Commissioner Füle regarding the...
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March 16, 2011
Parliamentary Question: United Nations' financial contribution to ICC investigation into Libya
Parliamentary questions16 March 2011 E-002519/2011 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Marietje Schaake (ALDE) and Ana Gomes (S&D) Subject: United Nations' financial contribution to I...
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March 26, 2014
Media: Europeans say human rights on agenda with Iran - Al-Monitor
While the world’s attention is focused on Iran’s nuclear program, the European Union and European Parliament have broadened the agenda to include Iran’s poor record on human rights in a way that has spurred new debate w...
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March 16, 2018
At G-20, Trump tasks Mnuchin with selling the world on 'American first'
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin travels to Buenos Aires this week to meet with global finance ministers itching for a fight over President Trump's new tariffs on steel and aluminum. But Trump might have found his...
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October 4, 2018
Ahmed Mansoor in the UAE
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March 13, 2012
Resolution on Kazakhstan
Link to adopted resolution The European Parliament, – having regard to the general provisions on the Union’s external action laid down in Article 21 TEU, and the procedure for the conclusion of international agre...
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July 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...
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March 20, 2013
Press release: "EU should be mindful of Turkey in trade talks with US"
Dutch Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66) has asked European Trade Commissioner, Karel de Gucht, to duly consider the impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the T...
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April 16, 2013
MEP: Sentencing of Turkish pianist marks new low
Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) is concerned about the sentencing of the well known Turkish pianist Fazil Say. A Turkish court sentenced Say to a suspended 10 months in jail for posting tw...
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January 7, 2015
'Who will save the Cornish Pasties from TTIP?!'
The debate on trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership now focuses on geographical indications (GIs) after German CSU Minister for Agriculture Christian Schmidt gave an interview to the magazine Der Spiegel. Fo...
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September 13, 2012
Visit: Berlin September 2012 - Conference "The Internet and Human Rights"
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June 9, 2016
Seminar on the EU´s response to disinformation, Brussels
One June 23rd, Marietje Schaake is hosting a seminar together with Guy Verrhofstad and Petras Auštrevičius in the European Parliament on the EU´s response to disinformation. For more information on this event plea...
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June 28, 2017
How Bush, Obama and Trump ended Pax Americana
What if three very different U.S. presidents were to succeed each other in office, each focused like a laser on undoing what he saw as the gravely damaging policies of his predecessor? And what if, in so doing, the...
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May 21, 2015
Video: Digital Agenda Intergroup discusses the Digital Single Market, with Vice-President Ansip
Digital Europe: How to be successful? Presentation of the Digital Single Market Strategy by Vice-President of the European Commission Ansip 12 May, 19:00 European Parliament, room 1G2 On...
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September 26, 2012
Media: Eurozone: light at the end of the tunnel? - France 24
Marietje Schaake spoke with Christophe Robeet of France 24 and Greek MEP Dimitrios Droutsas about recent developments in the current debt crisis and the future of the Eurozone. The video can be found here.
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March 2, 2017
Uncritical engagement with Egypt will not promote European interests
On March 1, Marietje Schaake co-signed the following letter. Uncritical engagement with Egypt will not promote European interests, says European Working Group on Egypt (EWGE) ahead of Chancellor Merkel's visit to Cairo....
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January 18, 2019
How leaders can use 'agile governance' to drive tech and win trust
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