Jourová says Commission following ‘with concern’ Polish Ombudsman removal
15 Apr Justice

Jourová says Commission following ‘with concern’ Polish Ombudsman removal

Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal has removed human rights watchdog Adam Bodnar from his position, eliminating one of the last vestiges of independent scrutiny of the PiS government.
by Lorna Hutchinson
International Romani Day: Time to take off the blinkers
08 Apr Justice
International Romani Day: Time to take off the blinkers
Europol voices concern over rise in online child abuse during pandemic
15 Apr Justice
Europol voices concern over rise in online child abuse during pandemic
Campaigners to step up efforts to ban use of cages for farmed animals
14 Apr Justice
Campaigners to step up efforts to ban use of cages for farmed animals
Hungary and Belgium face criticism in Amnesty International report
13 Apr Justice
Hungary and Belgium face criticism in Amnesty International report
In its 2020 annual report on the state of human rights around the world, the charity says the health pandemic has thrown into stark relief, and sometimes aggravated, existing inequalities and patterns of abuse.
The snail's pace progress of EU justice
02 Apr Justice
The snail's pace progress of EU justice
Despite European Commission pilot proceedings against Italy, the snail’s pace progress of EU justice in tackling discrimination against non-national teaching staff in Italian universities means the case is unlikely to be resolved any time soon, explains Henry Rodgers.
MEPs welcome Commission’s decision to refer Poland to Court of Justice
01 Apr Justice
MEPs welcome Commission’s decision to refer Poland to Court of Justice
The Commission said it will launch an infringement procedure against Poland over the “muzzle law”, which allows the government to penalise Polish judges for their rulings.
Racism kills in Europe too
01 Apr Justice
Racism kills in Europe too
The death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in the United States sparked widespread anti-racism protests, but racism is a worldwide issue and we are far from blame-free in Europe, argues Hilde Vautmans. 
Political groups accused of waging ‘political witch-hunt’ against certain Member States
31 Mar Justice
Political groups accused of waging ‘political witch-hunt’ against certain Member States
The row surrounds the EU’s new rule of law conditionality mechanism, recently adopted by the European Commission.
Peace in Yemen is a real possibility PM+
30 Mar Justice
Peace in Yemen is a real possibility
Saudi Arabia is leading international efforts to stabilise the country and bring an end to the war, writes HE Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the European Union, Saad Bin Mohammed Alarify.
MEPs to hold emergency debate on rule of law in Malta
24 Mar Justice
MEPs to hold emergency debate on rule of law in Malta
On Thursday, Parliament will discuss the rule of law in the tiny Mediterranean island and recent developments in the investigation of the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Five MEPs ‘blacklisted’ by China as Beijing retaliates against fresh EU sanctions
23 Mar Justice
Five MEPs ‘blacklisted’ by China as Beijing retaliates against fresh EU sanctions
The new EU sanctions were imposed on Monday over alleged human rights abuses by China.
EU leaders and MEPs condemn Turkey’s decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention
22 Mar Justice
EU leaders and MEPs condemn Turkey’s decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention
The controversial move to withdraw from the international treaty, designed to combat violence against women, sparked immediate protests from world leaders and campaigners.
Anti-racism groups claim European Commission guilty of excluding them from flagship anti-racism summit
19 Mar Justice
Anti-racism groups claim European Commission guilty of excluding them from flagship anti-racism summit
Campaigners say anti-racism organisations “didn’t have chance to meaningfully contribute to design of summit’s agenda.
EU Anti-Racism Action Plan: Why we shouldn't judge a book by its cover
19 Mar Justice
EU Anti-Racism Action Plan: Why we shouldn't judge a book by its cover
As facial recognition surveillance technology enters the mainstream, the time has come for us to examine its ethical implications, argues Tineke Strik.
Artificial Intelligence: Reinforcing discrimination
19 Mar Justice
Artificial Intelligence: Reinforcing discrimination
The European Commission’s upcoming proposal may be the last opportunity to prevent harmful uses of AI-powered technologies, many of which are already marginalising Europe’s racialised communities, writes Sarah Chander.
Helena Dalli: United in diversity
19 Mar Justice
Helena Dalli: United in diversity
The Black Lives Matter movement has shone a much-needed light on the insidious and ubiquitous nature of structural racism; now it’s time to get to work dismantling it, writes Helena Dalli.
EU Anti-Racism Summit: Time for real and lasting change
19 Mar Justice
EU Anti-Racism Summit: Time for real and lasting change
In order to truly tackle the scourge of racism, we must maintain the momentum and awareness raised through the Black Lives Matter movement, argues Evin Incir.
Khashoggi lawyer urges MEPs and EU to help ‘close the net’ on Saudi Crown Prince
18 Mar Justice
Khashoggi lawyer urges MEPs and EU to help ‘close the net’ on Saudi Crown Prince
Rodney Dixon was taking part in an exchange of views on the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia including the case of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Ready for racial justice: Tackling structural racism in the EU
18 Mar Justice
Ready for racial justice: Tackling structural racism in the EU
Racism is not simply individual acts of hate; racism is a structural issue, embedded in our political, social and economic system, and it’s time that the EU understands this, writes Alfiaz Vaiya.
The Parlimag Poll: MEP personal safety
16 Mar Justice
The Parlimag Poll: MEP personal safety
With an increasing number of policymakers expressing real concerns over their personal safety, both online and in their day-to-day lives, The Parliament Magazine conducted a survey of MEPs and the dangers that they face. The responses we received exposed not only an alarming reality but also a stark contrast between the experiences of male and female parliamentarians.
EU Pact on Migration & Asylum: How can we ensure the effectiveness of national monitoring mechanisms? Thought Leader
15 Mar Justice
EU Pact on Migration & Asylum: How can we ensure the effectiveness of national monitoring mechanisms?
National monitoring mechanisms should play a key role in instilling a human rights culture in border management entities, writes Birgit Van Hout.
Why we cannot wait for a 'European solution' to the Moria refugee camp
15 Mar Justice
Why we cannot wait for a "European solution" to the Moria refugee camp
We need a ‘Coalition of the Willing’ for a better and more humane European asylum policy which focuses on human rights and the individual right to asylum, argues Erik Marquardt.
MEPs declare entire European Union an ‘LGBTIQ Freedom Zone’
11 Mar Justice
MEPs declare entire European Union an ‘LGBTIQ Freedom Zone’
The move comes two years after the first so-called ‘LGBT-free zone’ was declared in the Polish town of Świdnik.
Plenary to focus on LGBTIQ rights in Poland and Hungary
09 Mar Justice
Plenary to focus on LGBTIQ rights in Poland and Hungary
At the plenary session in Brussels, MEPs will discuss current events in Poland and Hungary in the wake of the introduction of discriminatory laws against the LGBTIQ community in both states.
MEPs welcome moves to strengthen security in Brussels’ EU quarter after spate of violent attacks
08 Mar Justice
MEPs welcome moves to strengthen security in Brussels’ EU quarter after spate of violent attacks
UPDATED: 08 March 2021 10:28 | Victim of attempted sexual assault told by local police that they didn’t have the resources to investigate.
IWD 2021: The broken rung
08 Mar Justice
IWD 2021: The broken rung
Despite the increased prevalence of women in the workplace, obstacles ranging from the ‘motherhood penalty’ to sexual harassment are a stubborn reality for women, writes Grace McLoughlin.
IWD 2021: The weight of the world on women's shoulders
08 Mar Justice
IWD 2021: The weight of the world on women's shoulders
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, spare a thought for the women who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic; let’s lighten their load, writes Evelyn Regner.