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Highlights - Iraq: security challenges - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Fri, 08/07/2016 - 11:41
On 13 July, the Subcommittee will hold an exchange of views on the security challenges in Iraq with Rosamaria Gili, Deputy Head of Division for GCC countries, Iraq and Yemen, EEAS and Kawa Hassan, Director, Middle East and North Africa Program, EastWest Institute.
Further information
draft agenda and meeting documents
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Study - EU Arctic Policy in Regional Context - PE 578.017 - Subcommittee on Human Rights - Subcommittee on Security and Defence - Committee on Development - Committee on Foreign Affairs

Wed, 06/07/2016 - 00:00
EU Arctic policy has evolved significantly in recent years, culminating in the April 2016 Joint Communication from the European Commission and the HRVP for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The Communication focuses on the environment and climate change, sustainable development, and peaceful international cooperation, with overarching support for scientific research. This coincides with most of the priorities of the EU’s Arctic Member States, Denmark, Finland and Sweden. The Communication does not focus on security issues or on hydrocarbon development. Arctic oil and gas are not the primary keys to EU energy security, but do play a role, and are important for the EU’s two main suppliers, Norway and Russia – sustainable management of these resources is in the EU’s interest. While the region has been a model for cooperation – Arctic collaboration with Russia continues via multiple mechanisms, despite wider tensions. That it will remain so cannot be taken for granted. The EU supports peaceful Arctic cooperation via multiple mechanisms, including the Arctic Council, the Barents-Euro Arctic Council, and via multiple cross-border collaboration platforms. As the EU becomes increasingly engaged in Arctic issues, continued focus on policy coherence, engagement with other Arctic stakeholders, and the priorities of the region’s citizens will be essential.
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Video of a committee meeting - Thursday, 30 June 2016 - 11:18 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Thu, 30/06/2016 - 17:42
Length of video : 90'
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Video of a committee meeting - Thursday, 30 June 2016 - 09:09 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence - Subcommittee on Human Rights

Thu, 30/06/2016 - 12:30
Length of video : 83'
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Highlights - The Warsaw NATO Summit - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Mon, 27/06/2016 - 15:31
The NATO Summit in Warsaw will be a key meeting to decide on next steps in ensuring the Alliance’s collective defence. Strengthening and modernizing NATO’s defence and deterrence posture will be at the core business of the Summit. To successfully adapt NATO to a rapidly changing security environment, the Warsaw Summit will need to consider in its deliberations several relevant and highly important issues.
Further information
Draft agenda and meeting documents
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Highlights - White Book on Security and Defence - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Fri, 24/06/2016 - 13:04
On 16 June, the former NATO secretary general and the EU high representative Javier Solana presented the main findings of the study on the EU security and defence, which will feed in the future own-initiative report on the EU defence union to be drafted by Urmas Paet (ALDE, EE).
Further information
Draft agenda
Study: On the way towards a European Defence Union - A White Book as a first step
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Highlights - The use of drones and the fight against terrorism : the impact on human rights - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Fri, 24/06/2016 - 11:41
The objective of this joint DROI/SEDE hearing on 30 June from 9.00-11.00, is to assess whether the use of drones complies with international law including respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. Issues related to civilian casualties and impact on affected communities, the question of transparency and accountability as well as the need for meaningful compensation mechanisms will also be addressed.
Further information
Draft Programme
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Hearings - The use of drones and the fight against terrorism - the impact on human rights - 30-06-2016 - Subcommittee on Human Rights - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Thu, 23/06/2016 - 16:00
The objective of this hearing, on 30 June from 9.00-11.00, is to assess whether the use of drones complies with international law including respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. Issues related to civilian casualties and impact on affected communities, the question of transparency and accountability as well as the need for meaningful compensation mechanisms will also be addressed.
Location : PHS 4B001, BRUSSELS
Programme
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Latest news - The next SEDE meeting - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Thu, 23/06/2016 - 12:47

will take place on Thursday 30 June, 9:00-11:00 (room Paul-Henri Spaak 4B001) and 11:15-12:45 (room Altiero Spinelli 5E-2) in Brussels.


Organisations or interest groups who wish to apply for access to the European Parliament will find the relevant information below.


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Access rights for interest group representatives
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In-Depth Analysis - An EU Strategy for Relations with Iran after the Nuclear Deal - PE 578.005 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence - Committee on Foreign Affairs

Thu, 23/06/2016 - 00:00
This report outlines the potential for a more structured and strategic relationship between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Iran following the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). To both address areas of disagreement and complaints, as well as pursue common interests and matters of mutual benefit, the EU needs to put in place an institutional framework that can withstand the various setbacks that have, to date, derailed all previous efforts of political dialogue. There are a number of areas where both actors can benefit from cooperation; trade, environmental and sustainability issues, education, and combatting drug trade. Even when pursuing more contentious issues such as human rights, having a strategic and fully-fledged multilevel relationship will be helpful. There are also a number of political crisis in the region (ISIS, migration) where reaching a solution without Iranian involvement will either be unnecessarily costly or near impossible.
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Video of a committee meeting - Thursday, 16 June 2016 - 09:11 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Thu, 16/06/2016 - 13:48
Length of video : 187'
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Video of a committee meeting - Wednesday, 15 June 2016 - 15:03 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Thu, 16/06/2016 - 10:07
Length of video : 145'
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Video of a committee meeting - Wednesday, 15 June 2016 - 09:15 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Wed, 15/06/2016 - 13:46
Length of video : 185'
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Highlights - Statement of SEDE chair on recent terrorist attacks - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Wed, 15/06/2016 - 13:45
"I condemn in the strongest terms the atrocious terrorist attacks that have taken place in recent weeks, notably in Baghdad, Istanbul, Tel Aviv and most recently in Orlando. I express my deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the innocent victims and I wish a quick recovery to those injured."
"Terrorism cannot be justified by any reason or ideology. We must stand united with all the states affected by acts of terrorism in condemning and combatting it in all its forms. The fight against terrorism should be global and, in the frame of its responsibilities, our subcommittee will remain committed to enhancing international security."
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Highlights - White Book on Security and Defence - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Mon, 13/06/2016 - 14:34
On 16 June, the former NATO secretary general and the EU high representative Javier Solana will present the main findings of the study on the EU security and defence, which will feed in the future own-initiative report on the EU defence union to be drafted by Urmas Paet (ALDE, EE).
Further information
Draft agenda
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Highlights - Russian military presence in the Eastern Partnership Countries - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Mon, 13/06/2016 - 14:29
On 15 June, Security and Defence MEPs will hold a workshop on Russian military presence in the Eastern Partnership Countries (Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine and South Caucasus). Together with the researchers they will debate the effects of this military presence and future perspectives.
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Workshop programme
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