05/07/2010 – Several NGOs, including Amnesty International, welcome the ongoing discussion on the Commission’s proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting victims.

05/07/2010 – Our organisations have advocated the need for legislative action at European Union level on defence rights since the European arrest warrant was proposed. We have steadfastly supported the efforts of the Commission in that direction through the proposal for a framework decision on certain procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings, through the Swedish roadmap, and to the adoption of Measure A on interpretation and translation.

Amnesty International EU Office Press Release Amnesty International’s recommendations to the EU during the Belgian presidency

Amnesty International EU Office Press Release Are the rights of migrants ensured in EU-Libya relations

Amnesty International EU Office Press Release European Parliament passes “Tools of Torture” resolution

Amnesty International EU Office Press Release A human rights-based EU position will deliver progress on the Millennium Development Goals

09/06/2010 – The EU’s role as a longstanding partner in assisting Nigeria tackle development challenges is underlined in the new approach to cooperation that was set out in the “Nigeria-EU Joint Way Forward” framework, which addresses good governance and human rights as priority areas. On 12 February 2010, High Representative Catherine Ashton welcomed the public commitments made by Acting President Goodluck Jonathan to promote good governance, accountability, and the fight against corruption and to work for continued economic growth and development.

09/06/2010 – The ECA-Watch network and Amnesty International would like to draw attention to the conclusions of the former Swedish Presidency and the Spanish Presidency, following the Business and Human Rights Conference that took place in Stockholm in November 2009. At this venue it was decided that the EU and its Member States should emphasise the importance of implementing human rights within export credit guarantees.

08/06/2010 – Amnesty International would like to draw attention to the next Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union on the 14 and 15 June 2010. The Council’s Agenda will consider, among other issues, the European Commission’s 2010 Development Communication Package, which this year focuses on how the EU can support accelerated and sustained progress towards the MDGs.

Amnesty International EU Office Press Release 50,000 signatures in favour of new Anti-Discrimination Directive.