The study is available in German, English and Greek. The study, which I commissioned from Borderline Europe, analyzes the criminalization of refugees as suspected smugglers in Greece. Court proceedings last on average 37 minutes, with an average prison sentence of 46 years. Most people are convicted based on the testimony of one person …
What was important this week
At the end of the week, I will provide an overview of my work and the currently important debates and topics in the European Parliament. Major EU asylum reform – CEAS We are currently preparing intensively for the jumbo trilogue on the reform of the common European asylum system on December 7. The Eurodac, Screening, APR, AMMR and Crisis Regulation dossiers will be negotiated there. …
Study: Beyond borders, beyond boundaries
My Dutch colleague Tineke Strik and I have commissioned a critical analysis of the EU's financial support for border regimes in Tunisia and Libya for the Green Group in the European Parliament. You can find the entire study here in English and French. A two-page summary is available in German, English, Italian, French and Arabic. Clear understandings of the Commission …
News from the Borders
Border-News is also available directly on your cell phone: Click here for the Telegram channel. Here I inform you on a daily basis about everything that is happening in European asylum and migration policy and at the external borders. News from the Borders 22.11.2023 News from the Borders 20.11.2023 News from the Borders 17.11.2023 News from the Borders 15.11.2024 News from the Borders …
Our biggest successes in 2019 – 2023
We have achieved a lot in Europe. We have put the European Union on course for climate action, and with the phase-out of combustion engines, the expansion targets for renewable energies and millions for climate investments, the EU is doing more for climate protection and Europe's future security than ever before. We are a driving force in the fight for the rule of law and democracy, and for years we have been campaigning for …
My 8 goals in development cooperation
As Vice-Chair of the Development Committee in the European Parliament, my work focuses on European development cooperation and humanitarian aid, which, unlike in the Bundestag, is also subordinate to the Development Committee. In this regard, I am committed to an EU that combats global inequalities, acts on an equal footing with its partners, promotes democracy and the rule of law and, above …
Facts against prejudices
I receive many inquiries about flight and migration. Some are based on genuine interest and I am very happy to answer them. Unfortunately, however, there is also a loud minority that repeatedly tries to impose its racist, right-wing populist or prejudiced world view on others and to disinform them. In recent years, this disinformation has been very successful, …
I am looking for reinforcement for my team!
To support my parliamentary work in the European Parliament, I am looking for a Local Assistant (m/f/d) for Social Media and Public Relations for my Berlin office as soon as possible. Duties Required skills Job description Application procedure Send your documents â a maximum of one page letter of motivation and a maximum of two pages CV (both in a single PDF document) – to erik.marquardt@europarl.europa.eu. Salary requirements are welcome;
MDR: Migration agreement between Italy and Albania
The agreement between Italy and Albania cannot function under the rule of law and will not solve any problems, I told MDR. To the interview.
Visit trip to the European Parliament in October 2023
At the end of October, 43 people interested in politics visited me in Brussels at the European Parliament. At my invitation, this group was able to travel to Brussels subsidized by my visit quota. Together with my team we organized an exciting European political trip, where many Green members, but also people interested in politics, who are not with the Greens, registered and …
Introduction of digital Schengen visas
The EU Parliament adopted the law on the introduction of digital Schengen visas on October 18. Previously, in July, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs had voted to approve the results of the negotiations with the Council on the introduction of digital Schengen visas. You can find my speech on the debate in the plenary of the European Parliament here. Similar to the ESTA system, it is planned to …