Strengthening EU Protection for Human Rights Defenders

by name voted on 16.03.2023

Summary

The European Parliament calls for stronger, more coordinated EU action to protect human rights defenders from increasing global threats.

9 16.03.2023

Other

trade

justice

economy

government

environment

human rights

social policy

diplomatic relations

public administration

international relations

Key points

The European Parliament recognizes the vital role of human rights defenders in promoting democracy and the rule of law worldwide.
Current implementation of the EU Guidelines is noted to be uneven, often depending too much on the individual dedication of local diplomats.
There is a call for a 'Team Europe' approach to ensure that all EU Member States and institutions coordinate their diplomatic and financial support.
The EU should expand its sanctions regime to include individuals and entities responsible for grand corruption that targets activists.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ECR

ID

NI

The Left

Total

Speeches

21 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Marc ANGEL

S&D

7:20 min

8.5. The EU Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders (vote)

Carles PUIGDEMONT I CASAMAJÓ

Carles PUIGDEMONT I CASAMAJÓ

NI

1:06 min

18. The EU Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on the EU Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders The EU Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders

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