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MEPs to grill Frontex director on agency’s role in pushbacks of asylum-seekers | News | European Parliament
The alleged involvement of Frontex staff in pushbacks of asylum-seekers by the Greek border guard will be the focus of a debate in the Civil Liberties Committee on Tuesday.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Polish de facto ban on abortion puts women’s lives at risk, says Parliament | News | European Parliament
MEPs condemn the setback to women’s sexual and reproductive rights in Poland and stress the EU’s legal obligation to uphold and protect them.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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MEPs warn of deteriorating fundamental rights in the EU | News | European Parliament
On Thursday, Parliament adopted its 2018-2019 report on the state of fundamental rights in the EU, identifying multiple areas of concern.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Media freedom: EP warns of attempts to silence critics and undermine pluralism | News | European Parliament
Parliament is deeply concerned about the state of media freedom within the EU and denounces the violence, harassment and pressure faced by journalists.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Migration and asylum: time to find balance between solidarity and responsibility | News | European Parliament
The EU must help member states at the external borders to manage migration flows and ensure that those seeking protection are welcomed in line with its core values.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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High-level Inter-parliamentary Conference on Migration and Asylum in Europe | News | European Parliament
On Thursday from 10:00 to 16:30, MEPs and national MPs will gather virtually to discuss how to manage migration and asylum in Europe.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Fight against terrorism and the EU’s security strategy | News | European Parliament
In the wake of several terror attacks in Europe, MEPs will discuss ways to step up security cooperation and improve information exchange between police forces.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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European values must prevail, even in a state of public emergency, MEPs say | News | European Parliament
Parliament warns against “risk of abuse of power” and calls on the Commission to step up its efforts by taking legal action where necessary.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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MEPs unanimously condemn recent terrorist attacks in France and Austria | News | European Parliament
MEPs call for unity and a robust response to terror attacks, in parallel with additional efforts promoting fundamental freedoms and integration.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Annual rule of law assessment and the role of national parliaments | News | European Parliament
On Tuesday, MEPs and members of national parliaments will discuss with representatives of key institutions how to make the most of the new annual democracy review in EU member states.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP