Rebecca Harms

Mitglied des Europäischen Parlaments in der Grünen/EFA Fraktion 2004-2019

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#uzhorod 03 | 06 | 2019
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Kyiv Dialogue starts project: Rebecca Harms will open the new office of the Kyiv Dialogue in Uzhorod  

Kyiv Dialogue starts project: „Connected action for local reforms in eight Ukrainian regions“ On 5 June 2019 Rebecca Harms will open the new office of the Kyiv Dialogue in Uzhorod. (Picture: Kyiv Dialogue)   >>
#europawahl 31 | 05 | 2019 Link

Die Grünen brauchen eine neue Erzählung für alle europäischen Länder, sagt Rebecca Harms  

In die Euphorie, die mich am Abend der Europawahlen angesichts des Wahlerfolgs der Grünen ergriffen hatte, mischte sich am nächsten Morgen Ernüchterung. Die grüne Welle hatte an der unsichtbaren Grenze zwischen Ost- und Westeuropa haltgemacht.    >>
#elections 29 | 05 | 2019 Link

Rebecca Harms on EU Elections: Negotiations and Compromises Required to Keep EU United   

At our request German politician and current MEP, Rebecca Harms shared her opinions on the future developments in the EU following the elections to the European Parliament.   >>
#ukraine 17 | 04 | 2019
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Elections in Ukraine: Rebecca Harms head of European Parliament Election Observation Mission  

Dear Journalists, in Ukraine, the second round of presidential elections in Ukraine will take place on Sunday 21 April.   >>
#euractive 07 | 03 | 2019 Link

US and NATO step up presence in increasingly tense Black Sea region  

To counter the growing Russian threat, there is a need for increased military presence across Europe and beyond, a top NATO commander in Europe told US lawmakers on Tuesday (5 March). PHOTO: EPA/ROBERT GHEMENT   >>
#moldova 25 | 02 | 2019
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Statement on Parliamentary elections in Moldova - 24 February 2019  

Statement by Rebecca HARMS Head of the European Parliament election observation delegation Parliamentary elections in Moldova – 24 February 2019   >>
#parliament magazine 12 | 12 | 2018 Link

Rebecca Harms: Decommission 'hopelessly outdated' Belgian nuclear reactor  

Leading Greens MEP Rebecca Harms has called for the decommissioning of Belgian nuclear reactor Tihange 1 as it no longer meets international safety standards. FOTO: Press Association   >>
#livestream 11 | 12 | 2018
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Debate in the European Parliament on the reform progress in Ukraine and its challenges  

The EU-Ukraine Association Agreement has entered into force 2 years ago. The European Parliament takes stock and evaluates the reforms which have been implemented so far.   >>
#ukraine 14 | 09 | 2018
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Rebecca Harms in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Kyiv: 15 – 20 September  

Rebecca Harms, Green Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and Co-President of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly, will travel to Ukraine with an official delegation of the European Parliament for the 8th Parliamentary Association Committee summit   >>
#the arab weekly 02 | 09 | 2018 Link

Violent police crackdown casts shadow on Turkey’s rapprochement with Europe   

The violence came as politicians in Germany debate possible economic assistance measures for Turkey.   >>
#deutschlandfunk 26 | 07 | 2018 Link

Rumänien und die EU: "Die Justiz ist nicht mehr unabhängig"  

Wenn es um Rechtsstaatlichkeit geht, ist die EU bisher vor allem mit Polen und Ungarn hart ins Gericht gegangen. Inzwischen zeigt sie sich auch über den Umbau der Justiz in Rumänien beunruhigt. Doch ihre Möglichkeiten sind begrenzt.   >>
#the baltic times 18 | 07 | 2018 Link

Lithuania seeks EU funding for dismantling of Ignalina reactors - energy minister  

Lithuania is seeking to secure all necessary funding for the dismantling of the Ignalina NPP's reactors and the government is now asking the EU-Commission for more funds to ensure that works are not interrupted during the switchover from one EU budget period to another, Energy Minister Zygimantas Vaiciunas said on Tuesday .   >>
#international press institute 17 | 07 | 2018 Link

Key MEPs join IPI letter to Erdoğan over journalist lists  

President urged to protect journalist safety after two threatening lists emerge.   >>
#deutsche welle 13 | 07 | 2018 Link

Germany wary over Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin meeting  

Germany will be watching keenly when the mercurial US president meets his Russian counterpart. Germans are concerned on three counts: NATO, Crimea and the Nord Stream gas pipelines.   >>
#ukraine 09 | 07 | 2018
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Quote from Rebecca Harms on the 20th EU-Ukraine Summit  

The 20th EU-Ukraine Summit took place today, the first since the   >>
#moldova 05 | 07 | 2018
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Plenary Speech from MEP Rebecca Harms on the political crisis in Moldova  

On 05 July 2018, MEPs held a debate on the political crisis in Moldova following the invalidation of the mayoral elections in Chisinau.   >>
#european elections 03 | 07 | 2018
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European Parliament Elections 2019: Harms not to run again  

Here is a rough English translation of Rebecca Harms explanation, which she sent out to her German Green colleagues on why she will not run for European Parliament again in the 2019 elections.   >>
#ukraine 28 | 06 | 2018
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Conference: Making Peace in Donbas – The Role of a Peacekeeping Mission   

A joint event co-organised by the Greens/EFA, the Atlantic Council –Eurasia Centre and ALDE .   >>
#euronest 27 | 06 | 2018
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Press Point: Main results of the 7th Ordinary Euronest Parliamentary Assembly  

Rebecca Harms, Greens/EFA Member of the European Parliament and co-president of Euronest, and her Moldovan counterpart Marian Lupu, will hold a press point at 12:30p.m. today 27 June 2018 to present the main results of the 7th Parliamentary Assembly of Euronest   >>
#expresscouk 26 | 06 | 2018 Link

EU’S TURKEY NIGHTMARE: Erdogan victory throws accession hopes into CHAOS  

TURKEY’S accession to full European Union membership appears more unlikely than ever after Recep Tayyip Erdogan tightened his grip on power by securing another five-year term with a resounding victory at the polls.   >>
#tagesspiegel 26 | 06 | 2018 Link

Weit rechts und weit weg: Die neue Türkei  

Fast zwei von drei Wählern in der Türkei haben konservative oder nationalistische Parteien gewählt. Was bedeutet das für ihr Verhältnis zum Westen?   >>
#ahval 26 | 06 | 2018 Link

Turkey’s new executive presidency incompatible with EU membership, says Greens MEP   

Turkey’s new executive presidential system that comes into effect with the re-election of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sunday is not compatible with EU membership, said Rebecca Harms   >>
#welt 26 | 06 | 2018 Link

Putin gratuliert schnell, Europa schweigt erst mal  

Nach dem Wahlsieg des Präsidenten in der Türkei herrscht beredte Stille in Europa. Kein Jubel, Abwarten – und dass man die Beitrittsverhandlungen zur EU jetzt ganz kritisch sieht. Schließlich sei die Türkei keine Demokratie mehr.    >>
#euractiv 26 | 06 | 2018 Link

Türkei-Wahl: „Wir brauchen einen Plan B“  

Bei einer Wahlbeteiligung von 87 Prozent haben die Türken Recep Tayyip Erdogan für weitere fünf Jahre als Präsident mit ausgeweiteten Befugnissen gewählt. Aus Sicht des EU Parlaments stehen die Chancen für eine Wiederaufnahme der Beitrittsverhandlungen damit schlechter denn je.   >>
#turkey 25 | 06 | 2018
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European Parliament Turkey Forum: Public Statement on the 24 June presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey  

In a landmark election, the Turkish people has elected Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as president with 52% of the vote.   >>
#public radio of armenia 25 | 06 | 2018 Link

Brussels to host Euronest Parliamentary Assembly session June 25-27  

The 7th Ordinary Session of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly is scheduled to take place from Monday, 25 June 2018 to 27 June 2018 in Brussels.     >>
#deutsche welle 22 | 06 | 2018 Link

Could Turkey's opposition reset ties with the EU?  

Turkey's main opposition party is giving President Recep Tayyip Erdogan his biggest challenge in years. Can they win the election — and win back Brussels? Teri Schultz visits the CHP's EU headquarters.    >>
#deutsche welle 22 | 06 | 2018 Link

Türkei vor der Wahl: Türkische Opposition will auf EU zugehen  

Bei den Wahlen in der Türkei scheint ein Sieg der säkularen CHP über Erdogan erstmals nicht unmöglich. Wie würde das die Beziehungen der Türkei zur EU verändern? Teri Schultz hat die CHP in Brüssel besucht.     >>
#moldova 21 | 06 | 2018
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Key MEPs react to the Chisinau Court decision on local elections  

Chairs and Rapporteur denounce backtracking on democratic standards in Moldova and call for an immediate end to the political interference in the Judiciary and in the conduct of elections.   >>
#oleg sentsov 18 | 06 | 2018
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Plenary speech: Rebecca Harms on Russia, notably the case of Oleg Sentsov  

On 14 June 2018, MEPs held a debate in the EU-Parliament in Strasbourg, in the frame of a resolution on Russia, notably the case of Ukrainian political prisoner Oleg Sentsov.   >>
#the parliament magazine 15 | 06 | 2018 Link

MEPs call on Ukraine to protect LGBTI community  

Over 30 MEPs have signed a letter calling on Ukraine to take concrete legal measures to insure equal rights for the LGBTI community in the country.   >>
#fifa world cup 14 | 06 | 2018
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Open Letter to FIFA President, Mr Infantino  

36 MEPs signed an open letter to Mr Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, to urge him to follow the FIFA's own rules, and do everything they can to improve the human rights situation in the countries they chose to host the World Cup, and its training camps.   >>
#kyiv pride 05 | 06 | 2018

Open Letter to Ukrainian Authorities in support of Ukraine's LGBTI Community  

The Kyiv Pride will be taking place on June 17th. Rebecca Harms, along with 34 other MEPs from different political groups and member states, co-signed a letter addressed to Ukrainian Officials,   >>
#babi yar holocaust memorial center 01 | 06 | 2018

Letter to President Poroshenko on holocaust memorial project  

On May 30th, 21 MEPs including Rebecca Harms adressed a letter to Ukrainian President Poroshenko, expressing their support to the Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial Center (BYHMC)   >>
#debating europe 31 | 05 | 2018 Link

Is Russia now a strategic enemy of Europe?  

Debating Europe asked MEPs from all sides of the political spectrum to stake out their positions on this question, and it’s up to YOU to vote for the policies you favour.   >>
#ukraine 23 | 05 | 2018
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Quote from Rebecca Harms on upcoming vote in the Ukrainian Parliament  

Rebecca Harms comments on the upcoming vote in the Ukrainian Parliament on the draft law on a High Anti-Corruption Court   >>
#europatag 15 | 05 | 2018
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Europatag 2018: Rebecca's Rede bei der Pulse of Europe Kundgebung in Celle  

"Das ist vielen zu absolut, aber ich stehe dazu: ich würde für die Europäische Union streiten, mit allen meinen Möglichkeiten, selbst wenn sie so bliebe, wie sie heute ist.   >>
#debating europe 03 | 05 | 2018
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Will we ever have a United States of Europe?  

"Do you want a United States of Europe?" Rebecca antwortet auf die Frage "Will we ever have a United States of Europe?" bei Debating Europe.   >>
#russia 20 | 04 | 2018 Link

DON’T GO TO RUSSIA ‘TO SHAKE PUTIN’S HAND IN A FOOTBALL STADIUM.’  

Around 60 MEPs followed their colleague Rebecca Harms’ lead and signed an open letter to the leaders of “all EU governments”     >>
#russia 20 | 04 | 2018 Link

Macron, Merkel and other world leaders told they must stay away from Putin’s World Cup to show support for UK after Salisbury attack  

Dozens of politicians from 15 different countries have signed an open letter telling leaders including Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel to stay away from the tournament.   >>