Summary
A report calling for stricter, more transparent, and uniform enforcement of EU arms export controls to prevent human rights violations. 10 14.11.2018
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defence
human rights
public safety
social policy
european union
administrative law
diplomatic relations
public administration
international relations
Key points
- The report emphasizes that arms exports have a profound impact on human rights, democracy, and global security.
- There is a critical need for more consistent application of the eight criteria used to evaluate export licenses across all EU Member States.
- Exports to certain countries involved in the Yemen conflict are identified as being non-compliant with established human rights criteria.
- The report calls for an independent mechanism to verify if Member States are actually following the rules.
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