World News
Euroviews. Love in the time of coronavirus: why our lives in crisis should foster empathy for refugees ǀ View
At present, being in exile from my homeland of Canada (which has virtually shut its borders), feeling cut off from my loved ones overseas, gripped by anxiety for their well-being as well as my own, I have a new and visceral appreciation for the experiences of people caught up in catastrophes.
Hungary
Euroviews. Hungarians should be rising to the challenge of the coronavirus outbreak in spite of Orbán ǀ View
The Orbán government's response to the coronavirus outbreak is not surprising given its track record over the last decade. But now is the time for Hungarians to seize the moment and take matters into their own hands.
Turkey
Euroviews. The “Buyukada 10” are falsely accused on terror charges. Justice in Turkey must prevail ǀ View
This week, I will be in Istanbul for the verdict in the case of Taner and the “Buyukada 10.” If found guilty of “membership of a terrorist organisation,” they could face up to 15 years behind bars.
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Turkey
Euroviews. “We can’t complain.” How Turkey is leading a crackdown at home as its tanks roll into Syria ǀ View
The extent of the latest crackdown on civil liberties in Turkey, in the context of the military offensive, raises serious concern that authorities are now using war in northern Syria as a pretext to further crush dissent and inflict fear.
Bulgaria
Euroviews. The Bulgarian government wants to end scrutiny of its human rights abuses. We can't let them ǀ View
I have notified the relevant authorities at the United Nations about what is taking place in Bulgaria. Activities of this type directed against human rights defenders have no place in a rule of law state, let alone an EU state.
Europe News
'We are seeing a push back on human rights'
LGBTQ and women's rights are particularly targeted in the current proliferation of hate speech and backsliding on human rights in the world. This is acknowledged by the EU Special Representative for Human Rights, appointed in March, that explained his priorities to MEPs.
World News
Euroviews. Why we should feel hopeful after the EU elections ǀ View
Despite all the challenges facing our newly elected MEPs, I am hopeful that a freer, fairer Europe is in reach. In last week’s elections, Europeans came out and voted in greater numbers than at any time in the last 20 years, and many campaigns were driven by young people who made their voices heard.
Turkey
Euroviews. Turkey – the world’s largest prison for journalists ǀ View
It is outrageous to think that journalists like Erdem are being held in prisons just for doing their jobs. It is shocking to know that many have been convicted in show trials using fabricated evidence and trumped up charges.
Poland
Euroviews. When Polish judges become human rights defenders ǀ View
In a significant move today, the European Commission launched an infringement procedure to protect judges in Poland from political control. [...] By failing to protect judges from political interference, the country’s disciplinary regime [...] threatens the functioning of the EU as a whole.
Saudi Arabia
Euroviews. The world has not forgotten about Saudi women behind bars ǀ View
The European Parliament agreed a resolution condemning the detention and torture of women activists in Saudi Arabia. Now is the time for action. The world should not turn its back on wrongfully imprisoned women like Eman Al Nafjan.
Egypt
Euroviews. Egypt - EU partnership: oppressors and their friends | View
Europe’s leaders have professed their commitment to working for the common interests of Egyptians and Europeans, including speaking out in defence of human rights. But it’s far from clear how this definition of common interest is being extended to ordinary Egyptians.
