European Parliament
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.
Violence is escalating once again in northeastern Syria. In the European Parliament, we call on all parties to uphold the ceasefire and guarantee minority rights. Syria is not safe for returns.
After years of blockades in the Council, we have finally succeeded: the Iranian Revolutionary Guards are on the EU terrorist list. What this means:
Transnational repression is growing, also in Europe. Yet, it is not a widely known phenomenon. I recently commissioned a study on how to address transnational repression more effectively which was discussed in the Committee on Foreign Affairs this week. This week, the Foreign Affairs Committee discussed a new study on how to address transnational repression more effectively.
Together with six other colleagues from Greens/EFA I visited East Jerusalem and the West Bank - on a mission to see the situation on the ground, listen to people directly affected, and assess developments that are often discussed in Europe without enough attention to daily reality.
The EU has sent a clear message to Tehran: the systematic persecution of minorities, especially the Bahá’Ã, must end immediately. As the initiator for the Greens in the European Parliament, I stand firmly with those affected and demand concrete consequences.
The EU has adopted its first-ever defence industry programme. It strengthens Europe’s industrial backbone, boosts joint procurement, supports Ukraine — and takes an important step towards strategic autonomy.
This week, the European Parliament debated the priorities for the European Council on 23 October in Brussels. At the center of this is the continued support for Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression – and the question of how we can make Europe more capable of defense and action by 2030.