Frances Fitzgerald MEP @FitzgeraldFrncs@respublicae.eu

I strongly condemn @FIFAcom for its significant responsibility for the 6,500 deaths of migrant workers and condemn all guardianship rules and every other restriction on the human rights of women and girls.

We in the @EPPGroup condemn the behaviour of @FIFAcom

#OneLove

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The @europarl_en has just voted in favour of a resolution on human rights in the context of the @FIFAWorldCup in #Qatar2022

I strongly condemn @FIFAcom for silencing, football players who wanted to speak out against the oppression of LGBTIQ people by wearing ‘One Love’ armbands

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The rule of law is at the heart of our European values. Alongside today’s news that the European Commission is freezing funding to Hungary, the
@europarl_en has voted strongly in favour of action against Hungary under the Conditionality Regulation due to rule of law backsliding

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1595743160118185986

RT @FineGael: Today, the European Parliament recognised Russia as a State that sponsors terrorism.

Now Fine Gael’s MEPs @MariaWalshEU @SeanKellyMEP @deirdreclunemep @FitzgeraldFrncs @ColmMarkey are calling for Ireland to do the same. 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 🇮🇪

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1595480033384185858

It is a disturbing debate when the President of this Parliament has to come in and say,

“Stop Killing Women”

But sadly this is the reality across Europe.

As co-rapporteur for the new EU Directive on #VAW I am working to ensure women across the Union are fully protected.

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RT @EPPGroup: 🤚Women are not punching bags. Enough is enough!

We have zero tolerance for any form of violence against women and girls and 100% determination to combat it.

Eradicating gender-based violence from its roots must be the EU's goal.

#EndVAWG

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The @europarl_en has just adopted a resolution recognising:

“Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism and as a state which uses means of terrorism."

I and my @FineGael colleagues voted in favour of this resolution.

Europe and Ireland stands with @Ukraine!

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A beautiful crisp winter morning here in Strasbourg.

Marking #70 years of the European Parliament this week 🇪🇺

A moment to reflect on European democracy.

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RT @senjoeoreilly: With former Tanaiste and Dublin @finegael MEP @FitzgeraldFrncs and EU Commissioner @McGuinnessEU today as the European Parliament celebrates 70 years

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Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, @senjoeoreilly, represented @OireachtasNews at today's ceremony.

Great to discuss greater partnership between @OireachtasNews & @europarl_en on this historic day for Ireland and Europe🤝

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Today at #EPlenary we mark 70 years of the @europarl_en and this chamber!

🇪🇺70 years of EU democracy

🇪🇺70 years of cooperation

🇪🇺70 years of progress

In Ireland we mark #EU50 and reaffirm our place at the heart of Europe.

Long live Europe! 🇪🇺🇮🇪🇪🇺

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🇪🇺 A joyous morning in Strasbourg 🇪🇺

Joining President @vonderleyen & colleagues from across the political parties to mark this historic day in @europarl_en with the formal adoption by #EPlenary, signing & publication in the EU Official Journal of the #WomenOnBoards Directive 👏🏻

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1595008762292699137

I also want to thank former Commissioner @VivianeRedingEU and my great colleague @mgracacarvalho for all of their work in making the "Women on Boards" Directive a reality for women across Europe.

Thank you. 👏

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Today, only 30.6% of board members in the EU’s largest publicly listed companies are women, with significant differences across 🇪🇺

Even with increases in representation on boards, in 2022 fewer than 1 in 10 of the largest listed companies in EU countries have a woman chair/CEO.

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The @EU_Commission first presented its proposal in 2012 and the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position back in 2013.

The file was blocked in the Council for almost a decade until Council finally agreed on a position in March 2022.

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New 🇪🇺 binding rules to increase gender balance on corporate boards!

This morning @europarl_en will adopt the landmark “Women on Boards” Directive - so that at least 40% of non-executive director posts are occupied by women.

An historic day unblocking the potential of women 🗣️

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1594995895141122051

A superb speech from Tánaiste @LeoVaradkar to the 81st @FineGael Ard Fheis.

@FineGael is the party to provide Ireland with the Leadership, Stability and Vision for the future.

Proud to be a member of a progressive, democratic and pro-European party 🇪🇺🇮🇪

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And the main event of the evening is underway at the @FineGael Ard Fheis what an amazing speech from Cllr. @SharingWithYemi on the modern, diverse and inclusive party we are.

This is @FineGael

#FGAF22

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Catching up with the @FineGael women and @AlanFarrell! @McGuinnessEU @EmerHigginsTD @CarrollJennifer

#FGAF22

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Huge crowds @FineGael Ard Fheis today!

Great to be back in-person with colleagues and meeting so many, members and CSO’s showcasing their work.

A real buzz in @TUS_Athlone_

#FGAF22

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