Tens of civilians have died during demonstrations in the last weeks in Venezuela. Such violence is an obstacle to peaceful solutions to the crisis in the country. Authorities must ensure fundamental freedoms and rights to peacefully protest. And it is critical that all … read more
We condemn in the strongest terms today’s ongoing attacks on the Members of the Parliament in Skopje. The acts of violence in the Parliament are wholly unacceptable and we call for calm and restraint. The Interior Ministry and the police must ensure the security of … read more
From trade to Nato, the EU and Turkey have enjoyed a productive relationship in many domains for decades. However, recently relations have turned frosty as concerns mount over the state of democracy in the country with media outlets being closed … read more
Venezuela’s government must ensure the full restoration of the democratic order and immediately release all political prisoners, urged Parliament on Thursday. In a resolution adopted by 450 votes to 35, with 100 abstentions, Parliament strongly condemns the “brutal repression” exercised … read more
EU rules are needed to oblige textile and clothing suppliers to respect workers’ rights, say MEPs in a resolution adopted on Thursday. Textile workers around the world, many of whom are young women and children, suffer long working hours, low … read more