Das Europäische Parlament feiert 70 Jahre Demokratie in Aktion – von seiner ersten Versammlung im Jahr 1952 bis hin zu seiner heutigen Stärke in schwieriger Zeit.

70 Jahre Europäisches Parlament: 70 Jahre europäische Demokratie

Parliament holds debates on human rights, democracy and rule of law topics.

Human rights are fundamental values of the entire international community. More than 70 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the first comprehensive international human rights document to set common standards to which all UN members should aspire, human rights have become a cornerstone of the international system and have reached almost universal recognition. However, much remains to be done in practice so that every human being can enjoy their fundamental rights.

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

This package contains the events between 1st July 2019 and 31 December 2020. For latest events, see related links.

At each plenary session in the European Parliament, debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law may also give rise to motions for resolutions. These texts are generally tabled by a committee, apolitical group or at least 40 Members.

Human rights are fundamental values of the entire international community. More than 70 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the first comprehensive international human rights document to set common standards to which all UN members should aspire, human rights have become a cornerstone of the international system and have reached almost universal recognition. However, much remains to be done in practice so that every human being can enjoy their fundamental rights.

Dubravka Suica, born on 20 May 1957 in Dubrovnik, is a Croatian politician who has been a member of the European Parliament since 2013.

After the hearing by the Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) of the European Parliament, the committee prepares an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.

Hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President-designate, Democracy and Demograp

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

With war having returned to the European continent, measuring the level of threats to peace, security and democracy around the world – as the 'Normandy Index' does – is more important than ever. The annual Index was presented for the first time at the Normandy Peace Forum in June 2019, as a result of a partnership between the European Parliament and the Region of Normandy. The Index has been designed and prepared by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), in conjunction with and on the basis of data provided by the Institute for Economics and Peace. This paper sets out the findings of the 2023 exercise, which draws on data compiled in 2022, and explains how the Index can be used to compare peace – defined on the basis of a given country's performance against a range of predetermined threats – across countries and regions. It is complemented by 61 individual country case studies, derived from the Index. The paper forms part of the EPRS contribution to the 2023 Normandy World Peace Foru

Mapping threats to peace and democracy worldwide: Normandy Index 2023

Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly - Meeting of the Committee on Political Affairs, Human Rights and Democracy

DEPA

Media seminar – Safeguarding Democracy: the role of the media / European Elections 2024

Press conference by Nacho SÁNCHEZ AMOR, rapporteur on The Annual Report 2023 on Human Rights and Democracy

Read-out of the College meeting / press conference by Vice-Presidents JOUROVÁ and ŠUICA on the Defence of Democracy legislative package

Conversations with women Speakers in Africa on gender and democracy

ACP-EU JPA / Seminar 'Triangle on Democracy'

Together for democracy: EYE2023 opening plenary

Sixth EUVP Alumni Webinar 'Building Partnerships in Defending Parliamentary Democracy'

LIBE Working Group on Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group (DRFMG)

LIBE

Article 17 seminar on Liberal Democracy

10 years of supporting parliamentary democracy beyond the EU - Conclusions and way forward

10 years of supporting parliamentary democracy beyond the EU - Partnerships for democracy support

10 years of supporting parliamentary democracy beyond the EU - Creating parliamentary democratic culture through dialogue and consensus building

10 years of supporting parliamentary democracy beyond the EU - Comprehensive approach to the institutional reform and capacity development

10 years of supporting parliamentary democracy beyond the EU - What have we achieved and what have we learned?

Youth Democracy Event - Level Up! - Closing

Youth Democracy Event - Level Up! - Youth Talks

Media seminar with EditoRED on Democracy: the role of the media, European Elections 2024

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

Media seminar - Safeguarding Democracy: the role of the media - European Elections 2024

Press conference on The Annual Report 2023 on Human Rights and Democracy

EP Plenary session - Debate - Human rights and democracy in the world and the EU’s policy on the matter – annual report 2023

Democracy: the role of the media - European Elections 2024 - Signature of the Memorandum of Understanding

Democracy: the role of the media - European Elections 2024

LIBE - Public hearing on ' the Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in the EU: reinforcing inter-institutional dialogue and cooperation '

STOA Annual Lecture 2024 -  Making democracy work for everyone

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Defence of democracy package

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144) Latest attacks against women, women's rights defenders in Iran, and its arbitrary detention of EU nationals

EMPL - Exchange of views with Dubravka Šuica (Vice-President of the European Commission for Democracy and Demography)

Art in Democracy exhibition - The fight for democratic values through the eyes of contemporary European Artists

4th topic of the Eurovision Debate 2024 between the lead candidates for the Commission presidency: Nicolas SCHMIT, Party European Socialists, Sandro GOZI, Renew Europe Now, Terry REINTKE, European Greens, Ursula von der LEYEN, European People's Party and Walter BAIER, European Left. Leaders debate on the state of democracy and rule of law within European Union on and international level. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Eurovision Debate 2024 (Clean feed) - Topic 4: Democracy and Leadership

Wie schützen wir in Zeiten von polarisierten Ideen, weit verbreiteter Desinformation und grenzüberschreitenden Konflikten die Integrität der europäischen Institutionen und der Demokratie? Forscher/-innen und NGOs in ganz Europa untersuchen, wie man Gesellschaften widerstandsfähiger gegen Krisen und ausländische Akteure machen kann, die versuchen, sich in unsere demokratischen Prozesse einzumischen.  

Zwei dieser Forscher sind Julia vom Clingendael Institute for International Relations in den Niederlanden und Katarina vom Centre for Democracy & Resilience am GLOBSEC Policy Institute in der Slowakei. Sie sind auf die westlichen Balkanstaaten und EU-Beitrittsländer wie die Ukraine spezialisiert. 

Das Europäische Parlament unterstützt die Gesetzgebung zur Förderung dieser Art von Forschung und erkennt die Bedeutung unabhängiger Stellen an. Hier erfährst du mehr darüber, wie das Parlament die Bedrohungen der EU-Demokratie bekämpft: https://europa.eu/!rg6kY7.

Die Unabhängigkeit und Demokratie der EU bewahren: Julia und Katarína 9:16 EE24

Wie schützen wir in Zeiten von polarisierten Ideen, weit verbreiteter Desinformation und grenzüberschreitenden Konflikten die Integrität der europäischen Institutionen und der Demokratie? Forscher/-innen und NGOs in ganz Europa untersuchen, wie man Gesellschaften widerstandsfähiger gegen Krisen und Akteure aus dem Ausland machen kann, die versuchen, sich in unsere demokratischen Prozesse einzumischen.  

Zwei dieser Forscher sind Julia vom Clingendael Institute for International Relations in den Niederlanden und Katarina vom Centre for Democracy & Resilience am GLOBSEC Policy Institute in der Slowakei. Sie sind auf die westlichen Balkanstaaten und EU-Beitrittsländer wie die Ukraine spezialisiert. 

Das Europäische Parlament unterstützt die Gesetzgebung zur Förderung dieser Art von Forschung und erkennt die Bedeutung unabhängiger Stellen an. Hier erfährst du mehr darüber, wie das Parlament die Bedrohungen der EU-Demokratie bekämpft: https://europa.eu/!rg6kY7.

EU-Unabhängigkeit und Demokratie bewahren: Lerne Julia und Katarína kennen EE24

Following European elections in May 2019, the Parliament held its constituent session on 2 July 2019. Parliament, Council, and the Commission identified common priorities and committed to deliver on before the 2024 European Elections. With the series of videos "European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024)", have a look back at the different legislative and political achievements reached by the EP. Parliament defends a European Union built on the rule of law, fundamental rights, media freedom, non-discrimination, and gender equality. MEPs have also welcomed the Commission’s yearly rule of law reports, as well as the methodological improvements made by the Commission based on Parliament’s recommendations.

European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024): Rule of law, democracy and equal rights

This infoclip is a part of the video series called "European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024)", demonstrating Parliament's unwavering commitment to human rights and democracy around the globe. Since 1988, Parliament’s Sakharov Prize recognises individuals, groups and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to protecting freedom of thought in the world. The info clip shows illustrative material related to the five Sakharov Laureates of the 9th legislative term, namely Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti fighting for the rights of China’s Uyghur minority, the democratic opposition in Belarus, Russian opposition leader, lawyer, anti-corruption activist and political prisoner Alexei Navalny, the brave people of Ukraine as well as Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran.

European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024): Support to democracy and human rights activities

MEPs hold urgent debates on human rights, democracy and rule of law topics such as the immediate risk of mass starvation in Gaza and the attacks on humanitarian aid deliveries.

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: The immediate risk of mass starvation in Gaza and the attacks on humanitarian aid deliveries

Eine freie und unabhängige Presse ist ein Eckpfeiler jeder Demokratie. Obwohl die meisten EU-Länder über eine gesunde Medienlandschaft verfügen, sollte ein unabhängiger Journalismus nicht als selbstverständlich angesehen werden.

Karolis Vyšniauskas ist freiberuflicher Journalist und Redakteur bei NARA, einem gemeinnützigen Journalismuszentrum in Litauen. Da er aus einem ehemals kommunistischen Staat stammt, wissen die Journalisten bei NARA, wie wichtig unabhängige Medien für den Schutz der Demokratie sind.

Lukas Hansen ist Redaktionsleiter bei ENTR, einem paneuropäischen Medienprojekt, das in acht Sprachen über europäische Nachrichten berichtet. Ihr Ziel ist es, Debatten über das Leben in Europa anzuregen und das Engagement für gemeinsame europäische Werte und Ideen zu fördern.

Das Europäische Parlament setzt sich dafür ein, dass Journalisten und Medien in ganz Europa weiterhin frei arbeiten können.

Schutz der Demokratie durch Journalismus: Das sind Lukas und Karolis - VT

From hands-on experience of European parliamentary democracy to virtual role-play games, the European Parliament’s youth offer has something for everyone.
You can step into an MEPs shoes, learn how EU decisions are made and present your ideas for Europe’s future.
Connect with like-minded people to stand up for EU democracy and values and get voters out for elections.    
Find out more in our explainer.

Parliament’s youth offer: Connect, learn and stand up for democracy! -16:9 EE24

Parliament’s youth offer: Connect, learn and stand up for democracy! - 4-5 EE24

Parliament’s youth offer: Connect, learn and stand up for democracy! - VT EE24

Nacho SÁNCHEZ AMOR (S&D, ES), rapporteur, speaks to the press on the Annual Report 2023 on Human Rights and Democracy. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Nacho SÁNCHEZ AMOR (S&D, ES), rapporteur on The Annual Report 2023 on Human Rights and Democracy

To improve road safety and support the digital transition, MEPs debate and vote (on Wednesday) on updating driving licence rules, introducing mobile licences and mandatory health checks.

Debate: Driving licences: Closing statements by Karima DELLI, Rapporteur, and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

To improve road safety and support the digital transition, MEPs debate and vote on updating driving licence rules, introducing mobile licences and mandatory health checks. Opening statements by Karima DELLI, Rapporteur, and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Debate: Driving licences: Opening statements by Karima DELLI, Rapporteur, and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

Von praktischen Erfahrungen mit der europäischen parlamentarischen Demokratie bis hin zu virtuellen Rollenspielen - das Jugendangebot des Europäischen Parlaments hat für jeden etwas zu bieten. Sie können in die Rolle eines Europaabgeordneten schlüpfen, erfahren, wie EU-Entscheidungen getroffen werden und Ihre Ideen für die Zukunft Europas präsentieren. Schließen Sie sich mit Gleichgesinnten zusammen, um für die Demokratie und die Werte der EU einzutreten und Wähler für die Wahlen zu gewinnen. Erfahren Sie mehr in unserem Erklärungsvideo.

Das Angebot des Parlaments für die Jugend: Vernetzen Sie sich, lernen Sie und setzen Sie sich für die Demokratie ein!

MEPs debate on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25). Plenary assesses the situation across the EU with Commission representatives. Parliament has repeatedly raised the issue of gender-based violence and is currently in negotiations with member states on draft EU legislation to tackle violence against women and domestic violence. Closing statement by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: closing statement by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

MEPs debate on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25). Plenary assesses the situation across the EU with Commission representatives. Parliament has repeatedly raised the issue of gender-based violence and is currently in negotiations with member states on draft EU legislation to tackle violence against women and domestic violence. Opening statements by by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: opening statements by by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

MEPs put forward draft changes to the EU’s core rules, following up on the Conference on the Future of Europe and reacting to unprecedented challenges. The text, prepared in the Committee on Constitutional Affairs by five co-rapporteurs representing a broad majority, includes a more bicameral system, as well as granting Parliament the full right to initiate legislation and the right to co-legislate on the EU’s long-term budget. It also calls for an increase in the number of decisions taken by qualified majority in the Council. Closing statements Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography, Guy VERHOFSTADT (Renew, BE), Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Gabriele BISCHOFF (S&D, DE), Daniel FREUND (Greens/EFA, DE) and Helmut SCHOLZ (The Left, DE), Rapporteurs.

Proposal of the European Parliament for the amendment of Treaties: Closing statements Dubravka ŠUICA, VP of the EC in charge of Democracy and Demography, and Rapporteurs

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EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)