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Justice

New report on fundamental rights in the EU: More political courage needed, say MEPs

Today the European Commission issued the first Annual Report on the Application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. The EU’s own ‘Bill of Rights’ lays down a binding legal framework to protect human rights in the European Union, including … 
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 1st, 2011
Commissioner Cecilia Malmström

Response to the parliamentary question on phallometric testing

European Commissioner for Home Affairs Cecilia Malmström answered a written question on the phallometric testing of gay asylum seekers by Czech authorities. The Intergroup will closely monitor follow-up on this issue. Answer given by the Commissioner for Home Affairs: The … 
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Posted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on March 3rd, 2011
Commissioner Viviane Reding

Commissioner Viviane Reding: The Charter of Fundamental Rights must become a reality for EU citizens

Speaking at the European Parliament this morning, the European Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship said she was keen on making the Charter of Fundamental Rights a reality for EU citizens.

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Posted in: News stories, Recent news on June 22nd, 2010