Erik Marquardt
Member of the European Parliament | greens/EFA | Alliance 90/The Greens
Hello, my name is Erik and I'm actually a photographer, but I've been a member of the European Parliament since the 2019 European elections. My main topics are flight, migration and human rights. You can ask me your questions on my social media pages, on abgeordnetenwatch or via the Contact form put.
Erik's blog
Study: Beyond borders, beyond boundaries
My Dutch colleague Tineke Strik and I have prepared a critical analysis of the EU's financial support for border regimes in Tunisia and…
News from the Borders
Border-News is also available directly on your cell phone: Click here for the Telegram channel. Here I will keep you informed on a daily basis about everything that is happening in the European asylum and…
Our greatest successes 2019 – 2023
We have achieved a lot in Europe. We have put the European Union on course for climate action with the phase-out of combustion engines, the expansion targets for renewable energies and millions for climate investments…
My 8 goals in development cooperation
As Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Development in the European Parliament, my work focuses on European development cooperation and humanitarian aid, which, unlike in the…
Facts against prejudice
I receive many inquiries about flight and migration. Some are based on genuine interest and I am happy to answer them. But unfortunately there…
What was important this week.
At the end of the week, I provide an overview of my work and the currently important debates and topics in the European Parliament. Calendar week 46 Vote…
Thick board
I think podcasts are a good format for bringing politics closer to citizens, informing them about the issues I am working on and what everyday life is like in the European Parliament, why do parliamentary processes work the way they do and not the other way around, and why do they often work in a different way than you would imagine?
Committees
- Development (Vice Chairman)
- Civil liberties, justice and home affairs
- Foreign Affairs Committee
Delegations
- Maschrik
- Afghanistan
- Mediterranean
- ACP countries (Africa, Caribbean, Pacific)
You want to ask me a question?
Just write me a message via the contact form, but of course you can also send me a message at abgeordnetenwatch or via social .
Erik on Twitter
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Our colleague Michèle Rivasi, with whom I worked together on the Development Committee, has now left us. I am deeply touched by this change, we are losing a sincere politician who fought with all her heart for the issues that...
There is a lot of talk here about #PizzaGate. Surprise, surprise, #bdk2023 was also about content, especially our position on the migration and asylum debate. What does the resolution actually say after negotiating 130 amendments? 👇🏽
The celebratory dinner on Friday to honor our leadership for their achievements on the road to compulsory veganism and gender coercion in Germany was also wonderful.
Thanks again to the defense industry for covering the costs of pizza and cannabis.
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