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Europe is investing billions in defence, but far too often, we invest separately instead of together. That makes us slower, drives up costs, and ultimately leaves us less secure. That is why, I am calling on member states to finally take decisive steps toward a European Defence Union together with colleagues from across party lines in the European Parliament.
A strong signal from the European Parliament: this week, the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) adopted my report on combating transnational repression — an important step towards better protecting those targeted by authoritarian regimes in Europe.
How do the Gulf states view the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States? What impact does the escalation have on security, the global economy, and international shipping routes? As part of an ad hoc mission of the European Parliament, I travelled to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to express solidarity and discuss closer cooperation between the EU and the Gulf states.
Die Europäische Kommission erhöht den Druck auf Polen: Wegen anhaltender Umweltverstöße an der Oder hat sie ein Vertragsverletzungsverfahren eingeleitet.
During plenary this week, I addressed Europe’s approach to the Iranian regime. We cannot allow Iran to blackmail us via the Strait of Hormuz. Human rights must be central to any negotiations.
In the Committee on Foreign Affairs with representatives of the Iranian opposition to discuss the situation in Iran and made clear: negotiations must put the people of Iran at the center.
Ich habe letzte Woche die Ausstellung über das syrische Gefängnis Sednaya in Berlin besucht. Diese Dokumentation ist zentral für Aufarbeitung, Wahrheitsfindung und zukünftige Gerechtigkeit in Syrien.
While the world watches rockets and memes, the Iranian regime is killing its citizens in the shadow of war. It is our responsibility to make this visible.
For years, we as Greens have been putting forward proposals at the European level on how Europe can become more united and independent in its defence. The new report on flagship projects designed to close our biggest capability gaps is another step in that direction. Now it is up to the member states to act.
People in Iran hope for the end of the regime—while at the same time fearing even greater repression as a result of the war. As the US, Israel, and Iran continue to escalate militarily, Europe must take a clear stand for de-escalation, international law, and support for Iranian civil society.
My assessment of the latest developments involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
The regime in Iran systematically and brutally suppresses any form of dissent. In the European Parliament, we once again debated the situation in Iran during plenary and adopted a resolution. We must decisively increase pressure on the regime and provide meaningful support to the people of Iran.