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This study provides a comprehensive exploration of measures aimed at facilitating access to and expanding support for human rights defenders (HRDs) in the European Union (EU). Its introduction deals with the fundamental issue of defining HRDs which, in turn, will enable visa, borders and migration officers to apply the various recommendations here proposed. The subsequent section delves into the EU’s Visa Code and Handbook, proposing substantial changes to accommodate the needs of HRDs seeking entry ...

NDICI-Global Europe: Implementation

Auf einen Blick 11-12-2023

With a budget of almost €79.5 billion in 2021 prices, the Global Europe Instrument is the EU's main financing instrument for external action for 2021 to 2027. The European Commission adopted most of the programming documents under the instrument in December 2021, setting out the priorities and budget allocations for EU cooperation with its partner countries and regions. After two years of operations and before the instrument's mid-term evaluation, the Parliament is set to vote in December on a report ...

This paper examines the evolving notion of crisis response, how it is currently addressed by the EU budget under heading 6 of the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (amounts and instruments/programmes) and how it may continue to be addressed in the future.

The EU’s subsea data cable network is both vital for global connectivity and vulnerable. This study provides a systematic review of the current security threats, as well as the actors at the origin of these threats. Building on reports and expert input, the paper takes stock of current awareness, preparedness and response mechanisms, both at the EU and Member State level. A number of recommendations suggest how to improve the resilience of the cable network. Proposals build on the need to enhance ...

Das Europäische Parlament wird voraussichtlich seine jährliche Entschließung zum Jahresbericht der EU über Menschenrechte und Demokratie in der Welt auf seiner Plenartagung im Februar 2022 annehmen. In dem vom Rat der EU im Juni 2021 gebilligten Bericht geht es vornehmlich um die Herausforderungen, mit denen die Menschenrechte und die Demokratie weltweit im Jahr 2020 konfrontiert waren, und um die Reaktion der EU vor dem Hintergrund des zunehmenden Autoritarismus und der Erosion der Demokratie, was ...

On 28 June 2019, the European Union and Mercosur reached a political agreement to establish an interregional trade agreement as ‘part of a wider Association Agreement between the two regions’. The European Commission and Mercosur member states went on to publish a summary of the negotiating results, while both sides started the process of legal revision. Meanwhile, the European External Action Service and Mercosur representatives were negotiating the political dialogue and cooperation part of the ...

The Mexico dialogue between the Venezuelan government and opposition, as well as the latter's decision to run in the 21 November 2021 local and regional elections, have revived hopes for a peaceful and negotiated solution to the country's political conflict. Nevertheless, the Maduro government has suspended the third round of negotiations, dimming prospects for a successful outcome of the dialogue. The EU is observing the elections.

Geopolitical competition between rival nations and a complex security environment are threatening some of the core values of the transatlantic alliance. The institutions responsible for implementing EU and US security and defence policies aim to protect civilians and to promote rules-based conduct in external action. Against this backdrop, both the EU and US are undertaking significant strategic realignments, as the US shifts from counter-insurgency operations to competing with near-peer powers and ...

In 2017, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution on corruption and human rights in third countries (hereinafter ‘EP 2017 Resolution’) which included a set of practical recommendations on corruption and human rights in EU external relations. This briefing analyses the progress made by EU actors in implementing those recommendations. It focuses on development and human rights tools addressed in the EP 2017 Resolution, including EU funded projects and programmes, technical cooperation, EU human ...

Das wichtigste Mittel, mit dem die Europäische Union (EU) zur Stärkung des Weltfriedens und der internationalen Sicherheit beiträgt, ist ihre Gemeinsame Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik (GSVP). Diese Politik ist im Vertrag von Lissabon verankert und bildet den wichtigsten Rahmen für gemeinsame Maßnahmen der EU-Mitgliedstaaten in Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsfragen. Auf seiner Plenartagung im Januar 2021 soll das Europäische Parlament über den jährlichen GSVP-Bericht für 2020 abstimmen.