European Parliament
On Europe Day, we celebrate diversity, freedom, and unity. At the same time, Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine continues. How we can strengthen Ukraine and pave the way for its EU membership.
The Iranian regime targeted me and my office in the European Parliament with a cyber attack. These attacks are meant to silence critics – that’s exactly why I’m speaking out now:
Everyone is talking about how Europe has to become more independent when it comes to security and defense. But how could that work – and what does it really mean?
In 2024 alone, the regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran carried out 975 executions – and it hasn’t stopped. Here's how we can put pressure on the regime now:
Der geplante Bau des Containerhafens im polnischen Świnoujście bewegt weiterhin viele Menschen auf Usedom und Wolin. Nachdem Ende Januar 2025 das Projekt final genehmigt wurde, hat die Bürgerinitiative auf Usedom jetzt Klage gegen den Umweltbescheid eingereicht. Ich habe parallel dazu die Europäische Kommission um eine Stellungnahme gebeten. Mehr dazu hier.
Digital technologies know no borders, and authoritarian regimes are using them to persecute women activists in exile. At an event with Citizen Lab, I presented an alarming new study and made it clear that the EU must take action. With protection, visibility and political consistency.
There is no such thing as ethical spyware. The Paragon spyware scandal clearly shows why we urgently need strong laws and better protection against the illegal use of spyware in Europe.
The European Court of Justice confirmed last year that the systematic oppression of women by the Taliban constitutes persecution under asylum law. Why Member States fail to implement:
From our biggest concern to our biggest partner. What European foreign policy can achieve in the region:
Last week, the European Parliament debated “Uniting Europe against actors hostile to the EU: Time to strengthen our security and defence.” In my speech, I highlighted a troubling reality: Europe’s fragmented approach to security is undermining its ability to protect its citizens and support allies like Ukraine.
Assad is gone - a historic opportunity for Syria. How Germany and the EU can support Syrians in processing the oppression and violence of the Assad regime and in rebuilding of the country:
Crises like cyberattacks, pandemics, and wars have become the new normal. Yet, the EU still lacks a sufficient and unified response. A debate initiated by the "Niinistö Report."
