Rebecca Harms

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

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#turkey 21 | 06 | 2019

Rebecca Harms for monitoring the Gezi protests trial in Turkey  

At the end of her mandate, Rebecca Harms, expert on Turkey and Green Member of the European Parliament, will travel to Silivri to observe the Gezi protests trial in court.   >>
#kyivpride 21 | 06 | 2019

Rebecca Harms bei Kyiv Pride  

Rebecca Harms, Osteuropaexpertin der europäischen Grünen, wird auch in diesem Jahr an der Kyiv Pride teilnehmen, die am Sonntag den 23. Juni in Kiew stattfinden wird:   >>
#kyivpride 21 | 06 | 2019

Rebecca Harms at Kyiv Pride  

Rebecca Harms, expert on Eastern Europe from the European Greens, will participate also this year in the Kyiv Pride, which will take place on Sunday 23 June in Kyiv:   >>
#world press freedom day 30 | 04 | 2019
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Rebecca Harms for trial monitoring in Turkey 1 May - 4 May 2019  

Rebecca Harms, Member of the European Parliament, will travel to Istanbul on 2 May to observe the trial of cameraman Kemal Demir and co-worker Kemal Karagöz.   >>
#freedom of press 26 | 04 | 2019
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Rebecca Harms criticising return to prison of Cumhuriyet journalists  

In Turkey, six former employees of the newspaper "Cumhuriyet" (Musa Kart, Mustafa Kemal Güngör, Emreİper, Hakan Kara, Önder Çelik and Güray Öz) have to go back to prison after a failed appeal.   >>
#ukraine 26 | 04 | 2019
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MEPs condemn the latest decree of the Russian President concerning Ukraine  

MEPs joint statement condemning Russian decree on simplified procedure to obtain Russian citizenship in certain areas of Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk   >>
#ukraine 22 | 04 | 2019

STATEMENT BY REBECCA HARMS, HEAD OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DELEGATION ON THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN UKRAINE   

Ladies and Gentlemen,   Let me welcome all of you today on behalf of the European Parliament delegation, and thank you for your interest in our observation of this crucial vote for Ukraine.   >>
#moldau 05 | 03 | 2019

Moldova: key MEPs react to the parliamentary elections  

The electoral process in Moldova is not over. The EP position on future EU-Moldova relations will be drawn up after the OSCE/ODIHR final report. Yesterday, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament held an exchange of views to debrief the Election Observation Mission to the parliamentary elections held in Moldova    >>
#freedom of press 05 | 03 | 2019

Second round of I Subscribe campaign for Turkey media open  

The International Press Institute (IPI) and several other leading press freedom organizations launched the second round of the international 'I subscribe' campaign, which encourages reader subscriptions to benefit independent newspapers in Turkey.   >>
#ukraine 04 | 03 | 2019
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EU Needs to be Clear - Putin Invaded Ukraine: German MEP Harms  

Ukraine is marking five years since Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Why are some members of the international community keeping a 'business as usual' attitude towards Russia? German MEP Rebecca Harms explains.    >>
#ukraine 22 | 02 | 2019
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Rebecca Harms in Kyiv: 26. - 28. Februar 2019  

Im Rahmen des fünften Jahrestages des Euromaidan sowie des fünften Jahrestages   >>
#ukraine 22 | 02 | 2019
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Rebecca Harms in Kyiv: 26 - 28 February 2019  

In the context of the 5th anniversary of the end of the Euromaidan as well as the 5th anniversary of the illegal occupation of Crimea Rebecca Harms , Member of the European Parliament, will return to Kyiv to participate at the following conferences:    >>
#moldau 21 | 02 | 2019
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Rebecca Harms auf Wahlbeobachtungsmission in der Republik Moldau  

In der Republik Moldau finden am Sonntag, den 24. Februar die Parlamentswahlen statt. Rebecca Harms , Osteuropaexpertin und Abgeordnete des Europäischen Parlaments wird ab Donnerstag, den 21. Februar vor Ort sein und die Wahlbeobachtungsmission   >>
#democracy and freedom watch 07 | 09 | 2018
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German MEP voices solidarity to Georgia’s embattled university  

German politician and MEP from Germany has expressed her solidarity to an embattled university in Georgia, which is under fire for its alleged links to U.S.-based Turkish cleric and a personal foe of President Erdogan .   >>
#democracy freedom watch 07 | 09 | 2018
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German MEP voices solidarity to Georgia’s embattled university  

German politician and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Germany has expressed her solidarity to an embattled university in Georgia, which is under fire for its alleged links to U.S.-based Turkish cleric and a personal foe of President Erdogan.   >>
#stockholm center for freedom 06 | 09 | 2018
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EU, EP, NGOs call on Moldova to respect rule of law, stop illegal deportation of 7 Turkish nationals  

European Union officials, European Parliament (EP) members and human rights organizations have called on the Moldovan government to respect the rule of law and stop the deportation of seven Turkish teachers working for a chain of private high schools who were detained by agents of the Moldovan and Turkish intelligence services on Thursday as part of the Turkish government’s global witch hunt against alleged members of the Gülen movement.   >>
#stockholm center for freedom 27 | 07 | 2018
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Ukrainian prosecutor’s office: No extradition request for Turkish journalist Erdogdu  

Ten days after a list of extraditions appeared in the local media, the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office stated that they had not received a request from Turkey for the extradition of Yunus Erdoğdu, a Turkish journalist.   >>
#stockholm center for freedom 23 | 07 | 2018
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Turkish journalist Erdoğdu appeals for help as new abduction list appears in Ukrainian media  

Yunus Erdoğdu, a Kiev-based Turkish journalist, has called for help as a list of 10 people including him was published in the Ukrainian media   >>
#stockholm center for freedom 19 | 07 | 2018
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34 MEPs ask Erdoğan to protect rights, freedoms after end of state of emergency in Turkey  

Marietje Schaake, a MEP from the Netherlands and part of ALDE, on Wednesday sent a letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan cosigned by 34 MEPs from across the political spectrum urging him to improve the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms following the termination of a two-year-long state of emergency in Turkey.   >>
#international press institute 17 | 07 | 2018
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Key MEPs join IPI letter to Erdoğan over journalist lists  

President urged to protect journalist safety after two threatening lists emerge.   >>
#open democracy 15 | 07 | 2018
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Khayrullo Mirsaidov: the journalist from Tajikistan who received 12 years in prison for his honesty and courage   

The west cannot preach democracy and free media in Tajikistan while leaving the locals who implement these principles to fend for themselves.   >>
#expresscouk 26 | 06 | 2018
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.   >>
#deutsche welle 22 | 06 | 2018
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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
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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.     >>
#georgia 18 | 06 | 2018
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Plenary speech: Rebecca Harms on the situation in Georgia 10 years after Russian Occupation  

On 12 June 2018, in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, a debate took place on the subject of the Georgian occupied territories ten years after the Russian invasion.   >>
#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.   >>
#oleg sentsov 13 | 06 | 2018
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Fußball WM: Europäisches Parlament fordert Freilassung politischer Gefangener  

Die sofortige Freiheit für den in Russland inhaftierten ukrainischen Regisseur Oleg Sentsov,   >>
#oleg sentsov 13 | 06 | 2018
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World Cup: European Parliament to call for release of political prisoners  

The European Parliament will tomorrow call for the release of Oleg Sentsov,   >>
#freedom of the press 05 | 06 | 2018
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I Subscribe – to support independent journalism in Turkey  

A coalition of freedom of expression organizations led by the International Press Institute (IPI) launched today the "I Subscribe" campaign for independent journalism in Turkey.   >>
#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,   >>
#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   >>
#turkey 24 | 10 | 2017
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Turkey: Authorities should release journalists unjustly detained  

Five Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have committed to support journalists in detention.   >>
#turkey 24 | 10 | 2017
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Begin of trial in Turkey against Peter Steudtner - Quote Rebecca Harms  

Tomorrow, on October 25, the trial against Peter Steudtner and 10 other human rights activists will start in Turkey.   >>
#ukraine 27 | 09 | 2017
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President Poroshenko signs law on educational bill  

Ukraine's president Poroshenko has signed into law a controversial bill that makes   >>
#azerbaijan 15 | 06 | 2017
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Rebecca Harms on the case of Afgan Mukhtarli and situation of media in Azerbaijan   

Rebecca Harms on the case of Afgan Mukhtarli and situation of media in Azerbaijan   >>