Press Release Amnesty dismayed at Commission’s response to France’s Roma treatment

23/09/2010 – Amnesty International (European Institutions Office) and ECRE published this week a Briefing on the Commission’s proposal to amend the Frontex Regulation.

Amnesty International EU Office Press Release Are the rights of migrants ensured in EU-Libya relations

Amnesty International EU Office Press Release A human rights-based EU position will deliver progress on the Millennium Development Goals

09/06/2010 – The EU’s role as a longstanding partner in assisting Nigeria tackle development challenges is underlined in the new approach to cooperation that was set out in the “Nigeria-EU Joint Way Forward” framework, which addresses good governance and human rights as priority areas. On 12 February 2010, High Representative Catherine Ashton welcomed the public commitments made by Acting President Goodluck Jonathan to promote good governance, accountability, and the fight against corruption and to work for continued economic growth and development.

08/06/2010 – Amnesty International would like to draw attention to the next Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union on the 14 and 15 June 2010. The Council’s Agenda will consider, among other issues, the European Commission’s 2010 Development Communication Package, which this year focuses on how the EU can support accelerated and sustained progress towards the MDGs.

Amnesty International EU Office Press Release EU-Russia Summit: Dare the EU speak out against human rights abuses in Russia

Amnesty International EU Office Press Release EU-Latin America and Caribbean Summit: The European Union must press for progress on human rights