RT @VeraJourova: Protecting #democracy and #RuleOfLaw can only be done when the watchdogs are allowed to do their work freely. When the public interest prevails over the private.
Our #antiSLAPP proposal will protect #journalists and safeguard freedom of expression and exercise of #HumanRights.
↪️#antiSLAPP 2/2
🔴42 SLAPPs against human rights defenders in EU since 2015
What actions is @EU_Commission proposing to tackle the problem?
Factsheet:
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/fs_22_2653
Journalists + human rights defenders should NOT have to face this level of intimidation, harassment & threat!
🔴439 physical & legal attacks against journalists in 24 EU countries in 2021
🔴#DaphneCaruanaGalizia was facing more than 40 lawsuits when murdered
#antiSLAPP 1/2⤵️
📢Journalists and defenders of human rights must be free to speak out and stand up for what is right!
SLAPPs obstruct freedom of speech and expression - a vital part of #EUdemocracy. 🇪🇺⚖️
Learn more about @EU_Commission's #antiSLAPP proposal
➡️https://ec.europa.eu/info/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/eu-citizenship/democracy-and-electoral-rights/protecting-journalists-and-human-rights-defenders-strategic-lawsuits-against-pub…
.@EU_Commission proposes to SLAPP down and stamp out the use of abusive lawsuits against journalists and human rights defenders.
Read more: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_2652
Happening this Friday:
💻#EUDiversityMonth 2022 online launch event
📅 29 April
🕝9:30-12:30 CET
More details and register to attend here: https://www.eudiversity2022.eu/events/the-european-diversity-month-2022-opening-event/
RT @helenadalli: On 28 April I will present the winners of EU #DiversityCapitals Awards 2022 for their outstanding endeavours in creating #DiversityCapitals.
A #UnionOfEquality is our common goal and the number of applications received from European cities confirms this.
On #LesbianVisibilityDay
we support, recognise & encourage
lesbian, bi, trans & queer women
to be their true selves!
#EU4LGBTIQ
#UnionOfEquality
🇪🇺👩❤️👩🌈
RT @Eurojust: 🇪🇺⚖️ #Eurojust welcomes the @EU_Commission's proposal to amend the Eurojust Regulation to collect, analyse & preserve evidence related to core international crimes, and to process & share such evidence with national and international authorities.
.@EU_Commission proposes to amend @Eurojust Regulation to allow the agency to:
🟦collect, preserve & analyse evidence related to core international crimes
🟨process & share such evidence with national & international authorities, including @IntlCrimCourt
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_2549
RT @DigitalEU: Deal? Done ✅
One step closer to new ground-breaking rules that will:
⛔️ ensure online platforms are held responsible for tackling illegal & harmful content
🛡️ better protect internet users
🚀 help smaller platforms grow
The #DigitalServicesAct 👉 soon across the EU
RT @defis_eu: 📢Are you part of the European industrial 🏭 ecosystems involving #Defence🛡️, Aeronautics ✈️ and #Space🚀?
We aim at mapping out the current status of equality, diversity and inclusion in all its dimensions🎯
Complete our survey before 30 June 2022
🔗https://edisurvey.vva.it/s3/
Do you think all victims of crime in the EU should have access to free legal aid throughout criminal proceedings, irrespective of their level of income?
We want to hear your views!
#EUHaveYourSay in this public consultation on #EUVictimsRights ⤵
RT @EU_Commission: The world is with you. 🇺🇦
The #StandUpForUkraine pledging event has raised €9.1 billion.
€4.1 billion 👉 financial contributions & donations pledged by governments, companies and individuals.
€5 billion 👉 loans & grants from European public financial institutions.
RT @dreynders: Today, I chaired the fifth meeting of the EU’s Freeze and Seize Task Force together with 🇺🇸 & 🇺🇦representatives.
The full enforcement of EU sanctions is key to stop the financing of the Kremlin's war machine.
Almost €30 billion of assets have been frozen by the EU so far ⤵️
RT @dreynders: Excellent meeting with Oleksii Makeiev, 🇺🇦 Special Envoy for sanctions, to discuss the enforcement of EU sanctions and their coordination.
The Freeze and Seize Task Force has made progress and is ready to work hand in hand and share expertise with international partners.
🇪🇺 Freeze & Seize Task Force coordinates:
📌enforcement of EU sanctions against 🇷🇺 & 🇧🇾 individuals & companies
📌actions by EU Member States to freeze & confiscate assets of 🇷🇺 & 🇧🇾 oligarchs
EU Member States report to 🇪🇺 Freeze & Seize Task Force that they have frozen almost €3⃣0⃣ billion of assets of 🇷🇺 & 🇧🇾 oligarchs & entities so far.
Assets include:
🚁helicopters
🚢boats
🏘️real estate
🎨works of art
Read more: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_2373
No one should be exposed to prejudice, antigypsyism or exclusion.
All Roma deserve respect, freedom to express their own identity & culture and equal opportunities.
#EU4Roma on #InternationalRomaDay 2022!
Ahead of #InternationalRomaDay on 8 April, our thoughts are with the Roma refugees fleeing war in #Ukraine.
We call on all EU governments, organisations & citizens to show solidarity with Roma refugees & offer help & support, without discrimination.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_22_2326
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