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Ilham Tohti awarded the 2019 Sakharov Prize

Uyghur economist and human rights activist Ilham Tohti has been awarded this year’s European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. European Parliament President David...

NGOs saving lives in the Mediterranean: MEPs take stock of the situation

2018 Sakharov Prize finalist NGOs, which carried out rescue operations in the Mediterranean and are now prevented from operating, discussed their work with MEPs...

Iran to stop criminalising the work of women’s rights defenders

MEPs deplore human rights violations and all forms of political repression in Iran. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution taking stock of...

Chechnya must immediately release human rights defender Oyub Titiev

Chechnya has experienced a dramatic deterioration in the human rights situation over the last few years. MEPs urge its authorities and Russia to stop...

S&Ds: NGOs saving lives of migrants among the finalists for the Sakharov Prize

Under the leadership of the S&Ds, NGOs saving lives of migrants across the Mediterranean Sea were selected as one of three final nominees for...

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Latvian State Audit warns of EU sanction risks because of energy policy’s management

Latvia's energy policy management is failing to effectively advance...

Suomen Voima and Statkraft signed a 15-year power purchase agreement in Sweden

On January 16, 2025, Suomen Voima, a Finish power...

Commissioner Virkkunen replies to a Green MEP’s call to investigate X’s compliance with DSA

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EU Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region visits Tanzania

European Union Special Representative Johan Borgstam will visit Tanzania...

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