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16. Mai 2012

Debate about the political situation in Ukraine, 22 May

While the disturbing situation surrounding the detention and treatment of former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko has rightly made headlines, there are wider concerns about human rights abuses and the persecution of political opponents by the Ukrainian government. With the European football championships about to kick-off in the Ukraine, the country is even more under the spotlight. MEPs will debate on 22 of may the situation in the Ukraine, which the Greens believe should lead to a shift in the EU's relations with the country.

07. Mai 2012 article

Forever and ever – Putin? Russia at the crossroads and what Europe can do

The mass protests since last December’s falsified Duma elections have changed the country. Events during Vladimir Putin’s third term as president will determine whether Russia will venture down the path toward a modern future or remain mired in stagnation.

25. April 2012

Ukraine: EU must up pressure on Yanukovych over treatment of opposition politicians

Commenting on reports that jailed former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko has started a hunger strike in response to the conditions of her detention, mistreatment and being denied access to suitable medical treatment, Greens/EFA co-president Rebecca Harms stated:

13. April 2012

Euronest records progress despite tensions on Nagorno Karabakh

Energy and security, a stronger role for parliamentary democracy and civil society as well as economic reform assistance to the EU's Eastern neighbours were the key topics of the second Euronest meeting concluded on Wednesday in Baku, Azerbaijan. Resolutions were adopted on all these issues as well as one calling for proper healthcare for Yulia Tymoshenko.

30. März 2012

EU-Ukraine Association Agreement Further steps must be dependent on real progress on basic rights and democratic reforms

An Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine will be initialed this afternoon. The Greens are calling for further progress and the full signature of the agreement to be made dependent on substantial progress on democratic reforms and the guarantee of basic rights in Ukraine. Commenting on the situation, Greens/EFA co-president Rebecca Harms and Werner Schulz, member of the foreign comittee said:

29. März 2012

Resolution on the situation in Belarus

The Greens are extremely concerned about the worsening situation in Belarus but also believe the EU's response needs to be reoriented: expanding sanctions and reducing economic ties on the one hand, while redoubling diplomatic efforts on the other hand.
The European Parliament adopted the joint motion for resolution on Belarus as well as the 8 amendments tabled jointly by 5 parliamentary groups including the Greens/EFA.

Greens/EFA motion for resolution
Greens/EFA press release on Belarus (23 March 2012)

23. März 2012

Belarus Foreign ministers continue to tinker but wider action needed against repression in Belarus

In response to the ongoing human rights violations and state repression in Belarus, EU foreign ministers today agreed to expand the sanctions currently in place to new entities that support the regime (1). Commenting on the outcome of the foreign affairs council, Green MEP Werner Schulz said: