Sous-commission Droits de l'homme (DROI) - Parlement européen

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Jeudi, le Parlement a adopté trois résolutions d’urgence sur Dubaï, la République centrafricaine et la Syrie.
Sous-commission "Droits de l'homme"

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The next ordinary meeting of the Subcommittee will be held on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 9.00-12.30. Meeting room: Spaak 4B001.
DROI meetings - 2025
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As the European Commission prepares a new Pact for the Mediterranean, the DROI session on 16 July at 10:00 provides an opportunity to reflect on the human rights dimension of the initiative. Representatives from the Arab Reform Initiative and Amnesty International will share their assessments and recommendations, alongside an update from the Commission on the Pact’s advancement.
The focus will be on how to ensure that civil society can operate freely and that fundamental freedoms are the cornerstone of our cooperation, in accordance with the Treaties.
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On 16 July at 11:00 during the Human Rights subcommittee meeting, Prof. Clara Portela and Associate Professor Nathanael Tilahun will present the study “Effectiveness of the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime”. The work examines the implementation of the EU's Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime since its adoption in 2020, assessing its use and impact.
The session will be followed by the presentation of the draft report on "Addressing impunity through EU sanctions, including the EU Global Human Rights sanctions regime - so called EU Magnitsky Act."
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At its last meeting (25-26 June) the Subcommittee held the election of the 3rd and 4th Vice-Chairs.

• Isabel SERRA SÁNCHEZ (The Left, ES) was elected as 3rd Vice-Chair
• Arkadiusz MULARCZYK (ECR, PL) was elected as 4th Vice-Chair

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On 26 June, DROI jointly with AFET held an exchange of views on the situation in the Philippines in the field of democracy, rule of law and human rights after the general elections of 12 May 2025, with speakers from academia, civil society, and the European External Action Service.
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Durée de la vidéo : 90'

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Durée de la vidéo : 60'

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Durée de la vidéo : 90'

Clause de non-responsabilité : L'interprétation des débats facilite la communication mais ne constitue en aucun cas un enregistrement authentifié des débats. Seuls le discours original ou la traduction écrite révisée du discours original peuvent être considérés authentiques.
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On 25 June 2025, DROI Subcommittee organised a public hearing on "The Human Rights dimension of the EU memoranda of Understanding in its Southern Neighbourhood (Mauritania, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, with a focus on the use of EU funds)". It allowed to reflect upon the EU cooperation policy in the region from a human rights perspective and discuss solutions for the monitoring of the informal agreements and related funding and improving the human rights conditionality in the EU policy tools.

Civil society voices shared testimonies and analysis of human rights situations on the ground after the conclusion of those informal agreements, which include but are not limited to migration and asylum-related measures.

Representatives of the EU Commission, the European External Action Service and the European Court of Accounts explained EU action in the field, also against the background of the upcoming EU Pact for the Mediterranean. Each panel was followed by a Q&A session with MEPs.

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Durée de la vidéo : 210'

Clause de non-responsabilité : L'interprétation des débats facilite la communication mais ne constitue en aucun cas un enregistrement authentifié des débats. Seuls le discours original ou la traduction écrite révisée du discours original peuvent être considérés authentiques.
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Media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli
Case of Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran
Dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali
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On 25 June 2025, DROI Subcommittee is organising a public hearing on "The Human Rights dimension of the EU memoranda of Understanding in its Southern Neighbourhood (Mauritania, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, with a focus on the use of EU funds)". It will allow to reflect upon the EU cooperation policy in the region from a human rights perspective and discuss solutions for the monitoring of the informal agreements and related funding and improving the human rights conditionality in the EU policy tools.

Civil society voices will share testimonies and analysis of situations on the ground after the conclusion of those informal agreements, which include but are not limited to migration and asylum-related measures. Representatives of the EU Commission, the European External Action Service and the European Court of Accounts will explain EU action in the field, also against the background of the upcoming EU Pact for the Mediterranean. Each panel will be followed by a Q&A session with MEPs.

Location : Spinelli 3E2
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Webstreaming
The European Commission launches new migration partnership with Mauritania - EC Press release
Memorandum of Understanding on a strategic and global partnership between the European Union and Tunisia - EC Press release
European Court of Auditors - Special report - The EU trust fund for Africa
Replies of the European Commission to the European Court of Auditors' special report (The EU trust fund for Africa...)
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Concerned about reports of the deportation and maltreatment, leading MEPs call on the Egyptian authorities to ensure the respect for human rights.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Jeudi, le Parlement a adopté trois résolutions d’urgence sur la Géorgie, l’Iran et le Mali.
Sous-commission "Droits de l'homme"

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Transnational repression arises when foreign governments reach across national borders to coerce, control and silence individuals in other countries using a broad range of methods, ranging from digital surveillance to extraterritorial killings. Amongst the primary targets of transnational repression are human rights defenders, whose advocacy is perceived by repressive regimes as a threat to their interests and power. As a result, human rights defenders fleeing persecution or other forms of repression at home are now facing increasing danger even though they have moved abroad. The practice of transnational repression negatively impacts every level of society, from individual rights to national security and democratic institutions. This paper presents global trends in transnational repression against human rights defenders, focusing on human rights impacts and curtailment of civic space. It examines the human rights obligations of European Union (EU) Member States as host countries to address transnational repression and outlines some of the emerging policy responses by governments worldwide. The paper also examines how current EU legal and policy frameworks and instruments could be applied to counter transnational repression and provides recommendations for improving protection for the human rights defenders.
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Following more than twelve months’ discussion in the Council, the European Union’s Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime was adopted in December 2020 – a cause for celebration in the human rights community. Having been designed to address human rights violations as well as abuses and corruption worldwide, its adoption followed enactment of the Global Magnitsky legislation in the United States of America. This was part of a wave towards similar legislation being enacted in the Western world. Yet even though the list of designations under this regime has grown, little is known about its impact and effectiveness. Hence, this paper analyses trends in the regime’s designations and implementation, evaluating its efficacy in the achievement of goals.
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On 19-20 May, DROI Subcommittee travelled to Geneva for meetings with the United Nations Human Rights Council, other UN bodies active in the field of human rights, relevant Geneva-based international organisations, and civil society organisations.
Location : Geneva
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