Politics of the European Union

Report - Recommendation to the Council, Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the comprehensive agreement between the EU and the Kyrgyz Republic - A8-0450/201[...]

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Thursday, January 3, 2019

Politics of the European Union, European Union, Politics of Europe, Council of the European Union, European External Action Service, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kyrgyzstan, Foreign relations of the European Union

REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the comprehensive agreement between the EU and the Kyrgyz Republic

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REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the comprehensive agreement between the EU and the Kyrgyz Republic

Report - Recommendation to the Council, Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on Defence of academic freedom in the EU's external action - A8-0403/2018 - Committee[...]

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Politics of the European Union, European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Politics of Europe, Council of the European Union, European External Action Service, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, European Parliament, Foreign Affairs Council

REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on Defence of academic freedom in the EUs external action

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REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on Defence of academic freedom in the EUs external action

European Commission survey shows citizens worry about interference ahead of the European elections

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Monday, November 26, 2018

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Brussels, 26 November 201842 % of Europeans went to the polls for the 2014 European elections. The figures published today indicate what could bring more Europeans to vote:43 % of the respondents would like to receive more information on the EU and its impact on their daily lives;31 % want more young people standing as candidates.Today's figures show that Europeans are worried about interference in the elections:61% worry that elections can be manipulated through cyberattacks,59% worry about foreign actors and criminal groups influencing elections67% worry that personal data left online could be used to target the political messages they see.But Europeans overwhelmingly agree (74- 81%) on the way to tackle these threats:by introducing more transparency to online social media platforms, including on clearly indicating who is behind online advertisement;by giving equal opportunities to all political parties to access online services to compete for voters' attention;by giving a right to reply for candidates or political parties on social media;by introducing the same silence period online as already exists for traditional media.The set of measures to protect European elections focus on:Data protection: improving the protection of personal data in the electoral contextTransparency: guaranteeing the transparency of online political advertisingCybersecurity: protecting elections from cyberattacksCooperation: improving national and European cooperation on potential threats to European Parliament electionsAppropriate sanctions: guaranteeing that electoral rules are respected by allFrans Timmermans, First Vice-President of the European Commission said: Our research shows that people are really worried about disinformation.

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Brussels, 26 November 2018

42 % of Europeans went to the polls for the 2014 European elections. The figures published today indicate what could bring more Europeans to vote:

43 % of the respondents would like to receive more information on the EU and its impact on their daily lives;
31 % want more young people standing as candidates.

Today's figures show that Europeans are worried about interference in the elections:

61% worry that elections can be manipulated through cyberattacks,
59% worry about foreign actors and criminal groups influencing elections
67% worry that personal data left online could be used to target the political messages they see.

But Europeans overwhelmingly agree (74- 81%) on the way to tackle these threats:

by introducing more transparency to online social media platforms, including on clearly indicating who is behind online advertisement;
by giving equal opportunities to all political parties to access online services to compete for voters' attention;
by giving a right to reply for candidates or political parties on social media;
by introducing the same silence period online as already exists for traditional media.

The set of measures to protect European elections focus on:

Data protection: improving the protection of personal data in the electoral context
Transparency: guaranteeing the transparency of online political advertising
Cybersecurity: protecting elections from cyberattacks
Cooperation: improving national and European cooperation on potential threats to European Parliament elections
Appropriate sanctions: guaranteeing that electoral rules are respected by all

Frans Timmermans, First Vice-President of the European Commission said: Our research shows that people are really worried about disinformation.
What Europeans want ahead of European elections The Juncker Commission has been working actively on bringing the EU closer to its citizens.
Ahead of the elections, the European Commission together with the European Parliament will run awareness-raising campaigns to mobilise citizens to vote.

Highlights - 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

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This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

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This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
It is a milestone document which over the decades has inspired a rich body of legally binding international human rights treaties.
The European Parliament has made full use of its powers to contribute to shaping the EU's policies and instruments in advancing human rights both inside and outside the EU.
To renew this unshakeable commitment to the subject, the European Parliament held a High Level Conference to reflect on the core principles of human rights as set out in the UDHR: universality, inter-dependence and indivisibility, while at the same time addressing new challenges in a global and digital world
The President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani opened the conference in the presence of Vice President/High Representative Federica Mogherini, United Nation High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, General Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Fatou Bensouda, and several other dignitaries.

Highlights - 20-11-2018 - 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Monday, November 12, 2018

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

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This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
It is a milestone document which over the decades has inspired a rich body of legally binding international human rights treaties.
The European Parliament has made full use of its powers to contribute to shaping the EU's policies and instruments in advancing human rights both inside and outside the EU.
To renew this unshakeable commitment to the subject, the European Parliament will hold a High Level Conference to reflect on the core principles of human rights as set out in the UDHR: universality, inter-dependence and indivisibility, while at the same time addressing new challenges in a global and digital world
The President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani will open the conference in the presence of Vice President/High Representative Federica Mogherini, United Nation High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, General Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Fatou Bensouda, and several other dignitaries.