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.
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'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.
United Kingdom
Euroviews. Putting Facial Recognition Technology in the dock: How the use of FRT is impacting UK law ǀ View
In the first legal challenge of its kind anywhere in the world, the Court ruled that the South Wales Police use of live facial recognition technology (‘FRT’), which has been trialled since 2017 was lawful even though no specific FRT law was or is in existence.
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Euroviews. We need an EU Commissioner for Children to protect the European dream ǀ View
Children are our most prized asset, yet around the world they still face poverty, trafficking, exploitation, bullying and discrimination even though the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the most widely ratified of any of the human rights treaties.
Kyrgyzstan
Euroviews. The EU must press for an end to repression in Central Asia at its Kyrgyzstan summit ǀ View
On her potentially last foreign trip, Federica Mogherini will present the EU’s new Central Asia strategy at a summit with Central Asia leaders in Kyrgyzstan. But she should convey several things in Bishkek, most notably the abuse and repression of citizens that is ongoing in the region.
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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.
