Gaza reconstruction requires justice, accountability and EU action
The reconstruction of Gaza cannot be separated from accountability for the destruction that made it necessary. During today’s topical plenary debate, the Socialists and Democrats stressed that the European Union has both a humanitarian and a political responsibility: to lead international efforts to rebuild Gaza while ensuring that respect for international law remains at the heart of the EU’s response.
The S&D Group renewed its call for the creation of a dedicated European financial facility for the reconstruction of Gaza. Reconstruction must be Palestinian-led, backed…
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The humanitarian credibility of Europe will not be judged by its commitments, but by its results. The time to act is now! Listen to @lpajin's passionate plea in #EPlenary
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The Ebola outbreak shows just how essential global health preparedness is. We call for the EU & int. community to increase funding for the Ebola response. That means medical personnel deployment, equipment and testing capacity, and increased funding to protect people.
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While Israel continues with oppression and occupation, generations of Palestinians are paying the price. We must help rebuild Gaza. Let’s end the EU-Israel Association Agreement now.
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Having fled Afghanistan, Wajma and her children found support through Volkshilfe Vienna, which provides housing support for women. More funding to ensure adequate housing and immediate access to emergency shelters for women experiencing violence can save lives. We also call for legislation that…
One plastic bag. A few minutes of use. Centuries of pollution. Today, on International Plastic Bag Free Day, we’re reminded that one of the most common everyday items is also one of the world’s most persistent sources of pollution. The good news? This pollution is not inevitable. From the…
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Follow usThe Ebola outbreak shows just how essential global health preparedness is. We call for the EU & int. community to increase funding for the Ebola response. That means medical personnel deployment, equipment and testing capacity, and increased funding to protect people.
❕ The reconstruction of Gaza cannot be separated from accountability for the destruction that made it necessary. S&D vice-President @ymaniatis.bsky.social has details: www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/gaz...
We want reconstruction in Gaza, with the UN playing an important role, and the Palestinians deciding. And 🇪🇺must be the leading force behind this. We cannot have others decide and us footing the bill. We need and ambitious, comprehensive strategy on the Middle East. @ymaniatis.bsky.social
Gaza lies in ruins, settler violence in West Bank escalates. We demand a 🇪🇺 financial facility for Gaza reconstruction with Palestinian ownership. We call on foreign affairs ministers to hold 🇮🇱 accountable: suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement! www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/h...
At last, environmental offences will be taken seriously: punishable by effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions. Today, the 🇪🇺Parliament also voted on prevention measures and international cooperation, in order to address environmental crimes. @leirepajin.bsky.social