Amnesty International Calls for Transparency in Frontex Operations Background On October 11th, 2023, the General Court of the European Union will hold a hearing on the case Naass and Sea-Watch v Frontex. The case raises concerns over Frontex‘s lack of transparency regarding its involvement in maritime interceptions and alleged human […]
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EU’s Inaction on Ethiopia’s Human Rights Crisis Fails Victims
The EU Fails Ethiopia‘s Victims: No Action Following Scathing UN Report October 4, 2023 European Union members have failed to renew international scrutiny of the human rights situation in Ethiopia, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. The report highlights the important prevention role that the United Nations Human […]
Europe’s Lost Opportunity: EU’s Failure to Uphold Human Rights in Ethiopia
EU Fails Ethiopia‘s Victims: No Action Following Scathing Report Highlighting UN’s Prevention Role The European Union Backtracks on Support for Scrutiny in Ethiopia The European Union and its member states have failed to renew their support for continued international scrutiny of the human rights situation in Ethiopia at the United […]
EU Leads the Way: The AI Act’s Crucial Ban on Dangerous Technologies
Amnesty International Calls for the European Union to Ban Dangerous AI Technologies in the AI Act Amnesty International has urged the European Union (EU) to ban dangerous AI-powered technologies in the upcoming AI Act. The AI Act aims to establish the world’s first comprehensive rulebook for AI regulation. Amnesty International […]
The EU’s Misguided Approach in Tunisia: Repeating a Dangerous Mistake
Opinion: The EU‘s Dangerous Mistake in the Tunisia Deal Introduction The recent agreement between the European Union (EU) and Tunisia, aimed at curbing migration to Europe, has come under intense criticism for its human rights implications. The deal, signed without any human rights conditions or monitoring mechanisms, has already resulted […]
The Path to Progress: EU Approaches a Milestone Treaty to Combat Workplace Violence and Harassment
Euro Union Takes Step Towards Ending Violence and Harassment at Work Background In a long-awaited move, the Council of the European Union has adopted a draft decision calling on member states to ratify the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Violence and Harassment Convention (ILO C190). This treaty, adopted in 2019, sets […]
EU’s Controversial Resolution on Prostitution: Unintended Consequences Await
EU: Harmful ‘Prostitution’ Resolution Passes, Most Parliament Members Reject or Abstain From EU-Wide Criminalization The Resolution and its Impact The European Parliament’s recent resolution against “prostitution” has raised significant controversy and debate. With a majority of parliament members rejecting or abstaining from an EU-wide criminalization approach, the resolution highlights the […]
EU’s Stance on Hazardous Herbicide Use: Time to Enforce a Ban
The EU Should Ban the Use of Hazardous Herbicide Glyphosate July 31, 2023 | By Introduction The European Commission’s push for the reapproval of the herbicide glyphosate for use in the European Union has raised concerns about the adequacy of the reapproval process, particularly in assessing the health and environmental […]
EU/Tunisia Migration Agreement: A Controversial Pact That Raises Questions on EU’s Responsibility in Human Rights Abuses
EU–Tunisia Migration Agreement Raises Concerns Over Human Rights Abuses Evidence of Human Rights Abuses Amnesty International’s Advocacy Director at the organization’s European Institutions Office, Eve Geddie, has voiced strong concerns over the recent EU–Tunisia migration agreement. Geddie pointed out that the agreement was signed despite mounting evidence of serious human […]
“Spyware Inquiry in EU: Towards Enhanced Regulation of Surveillance”
European Parliament Urges Tighter Regulation of Spyware A Strong Signal, but Action Needed Rebecca White, a campaigner at Amnesty Tech’s Disrupting Surveillance Team, has expressed cautious enthusiasm in response to the vote by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) urging the European Union (EU) to tighten regulations on the use, […]