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The presence of Prime Minister Trudeau in Brussels today for the signature of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and the Strategic Partnership Agreement represents much more than a positive step in our bilateral relations, it signals that the EU and Canada are committed to working together to shape international relations and international trade on the basis of openness and shared values.
(Read more) : Martin Schulz on the EU-Canada Summit
Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar - Winners of the 2016 Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought
Press Release - Strasbourg - 27-10-2016
By awarding the Sakharov Prize to Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar, the European Parliament asserts its support for freedom of thought as one of the fundamental human rights, a right which must be respected everywhere, with no exception. Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar share a painful and tragic story: both of them have had to witness the atrocities committed by the so-called Islamic State, both of them have seen their closest family killed, and both of them have been denigrated to sex slaves and exploited.
(Read more) : Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar - Winners of the 2016 Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought
Schulz on his meetings with Chrystia Freeland and Paul Magnette
Press Release - - Brussels - 22-10-2016
I had two separate very constructive and fruitful meetings this morning in the European Parliament with Chrystia Freeland, the federal Minister of International Trade of Canada and with Paul Magnette, the Minister-President of Wallonia on the issue of CETA
(Read more) : Schulz on his meetings with Chrystia Freeland and Paul Magnette
Speech of the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, at the European Council of 20 October 2016
Speeches - - Brussels - 20-10-2016
I come with a clear message to you from the European Parliament: acting to stop the bloodshed in Syria should be the number one priority on your list. We have witnessed with utter dismay the relentless bombing of Aleppo by the Syrian regime with the air support of Russia. Once more, it has shattered the Syrians’ hope of ending the war. Once again, all principles of international law have been breached. Allow me to thank President Hollande for his strong stance against any impunity for those involved in war crimes. The European Parliament calls for consequences and accountability for those guilty of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.
(Read more) : Speech of the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, at the European Council of 20 October 2016
Martin Schulz refers incident involving MEP Steven Woolfe to Advisory Committee
Press Release - Strasbourg - 07-10-2016
I would first of all like to wish a speedy recovery to Steven Woolfe, MEP, who is currently hospitalised. I also heartily thank the Parliament’s staff and medical service which provided the first aid as well as the French medical services which have subsequently been caring for him.
(Read more) : Martin Schulz refers incident involving MEP Steven Woolfe to Advisory Committee
Statement by Martin Schulz on the nomination of Antonio Guterres as UN Secretary General
Press Release - 06-10-2016
I am delighted that Mr Guterres, a European candidate with vast experience, won such an overwhelming confidence from the members of the Security Council. This constitutes a very strong base upon which the new UN Secretary General can begin working from.
(Read more) : Statement by Martin Schulz on the nomination of Antonio Guterres as UN Secretary General
President Schulz expresses his condolences after the passing of Shimon Peres
Press Release - - Brussels - 28-09-2016
Today the Israeli people lose a father and a landmark in the political landscape and history of Israel. We share their grief.
(Read more) : President Schulz expresses his condolences after the passing of Shimon Peres
Speech at the Interreligious Dialogue - “The future of the Jewish Communities in Europe”
Speeches - - Brussels - 27-09-2016
I would like to thank you for participating in the sixth Interreligious Dialogue meeting, organised by the European Parliament. We have heard diverse contributions from our panellists and I am grateful that you all engaged in a fruitful discussion. The Interreligious Dialogue in its current format has become a true tradition of our house. This dialogue between religions in the face of today’s challenges is maybe more necessary than ever. Because you as religious representatives have a crucial role to play. You carry a huge responsibility. You help shape our core values, you help to promote them among our people and you help bridge divides in our societies.
(Read more) : Speech at the Interreligious Dialogue - “The future of the Jewish Communities in Europe”
The EU and the UK – parting ways but working together, Speech at the European Institute of the London School of Economics
Speeches - - London - 23-09-2016
It is a great honour to be invited here - once again - at your prestigious university. Last time I was here, on 5 February of this year, I argued that we needed the UK to make the EU stronger and better. I painted a picture of a world in 2050 in which no single EU Member State was in the G7. And where Europeans made up just 5.4% of the world population. I pleaded for a smart coexistence between the regional, the national and the European levels, not the triumphant return of the nation state as a solution for all problems.
(Read more) : The EU and the UK – parting ways but working together, Speech at the European Institute of the London School of Economics
On Thursday and Friday President Schulz will be in London and will meet with Prime Minister Theresa May, the leader of the opposition Jeremy Corbyn, and the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. It will be the first time that President Schulz will be meeting Ms May and Mr Khan. The President will conclude his visit with a lecture at the European Institute of the London School of Economics on Friday afternoon. The lecture will be followed by a questions and answer session.
(Read more) : President Schulz on official visit to London
Opening speech at the interinstitutional conference on EU own resources held at the European Parliament
Speeches - - Brussels - 07-09-2016
I am delighted to welcome you to the conference on the future financing of the European Union which has been organised as part of the ongoing work of the High-Level Group on Own Resources. This conference will discuss the reshaping of one of the cornerstones of the European Union: own resources. What is needed is a thoroughgoing reform, and today it is needed more urgently than ever.
(Read more) : Opening speech at the interinstitutional conference on EU own resources held at the European Parliament