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On 2 September at 17:15 CET, DROI held a debriefing of the mission to Egypt of 19–23 July 2026, accompanied by an exchange of views on the human rights situation in the country with invited speakers from the civil society and the European Commission (DG MENA).

Members who participated in the visit exchanged the main findings of the mission and discussed recent human rights developments in Egypt.

The discussion also addressed follow-up to the mission and the role of the EU in promoting human rights in the framework of EU-Egypt relations and relevant financial allocations and funded programmes.

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On Wednesday, 2 September 2026, the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights held an exchange of views on the deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistan. The exchange provided an opportunity to assess the human rights situation in the country and the key challenges affecting the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms.

Through contributions from invited speakers, the exchange seeked to provide insight into emerging human rights challenges in Pakistan and the broader trends affecting the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms in the country.

It also provided an opportunity to take stock of the ongoing EU-Pakistan dialogue on human rights, including in the framework of the EU-Pakistan Strategic Engagement Plan and Pakistan’s participation in the EU’s GSP+ scheme, and to assess how these instruments can contribute to advancing human rights in the country.

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A delegation of five MEPs, led by the Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights Mounir Satouri, visited Egypt from 20 to 22 July. The programme included meetings with representatives of the Egyptian authorities, international organisations, and civil society.
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A delegation of five MEPs, led by the Chair of the Subcommittee Human Rights Mounir Satouri, visited Egypt from 20 to 22 July. On the programme: meetings with representatives of the Egyptian authorities, international organisations, and civil society.
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MEPs and Members of Parliament from across the European Union, Norway and Ukraine, discussed "The role of the EU and its Member States in supporting global accountability mechanisms, including universal jurisdiction, international courts and special tribunals" during an Interparliamentary Committee meeting held on 6 May 2026 in the European Parliament.

Following this meeting, MEPs of the DROI Subcommittee and MPs from national parliaments signed a statement on Protecting the International Criminal Court and defending the rule of law, calling for the activation of the EU Blocking Statute.

Joint statement
Video with excerpts from the meeting (06-05-2026)
Interparliamentary Committee meeting page (06-05-2026)
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The Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) hosted an interparliamentary committee meeting on 6 May 2026 in Brussels on the Member States and EU’s role in supporting global accountability mechanisms, the International Criminal Court, universal jurisdiction and special tribunals.

Organised in cooperation with the Committees on Legal Affairs and Civil Liberties, the meeting gathered MEPs and national parliamentarians to address pressing challenges and coercive measure to the international justice architecture.

A key highlight was the participation of Nicolas Guillou, judge of the International Criminal Court as well as civil society and the EEAS. Discussions covered threats to the ICC, including sanctions targeting officials and NGOs, as well as potential EU responses such as the Blocking Statute.

Participants also exchanged views on the Special Tribunal for aggression against Ukraine and universal jurisdiction.

Agenda
Live streaming
ICM on Directorate's for Relations with National Parliaments website
Nicolas Guillou, Judge of the ICC, on the role of the EU and its Member States in supporting global accountability mechanisms, including universal jurisdiction, international courts and special tribunals.
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Joint statement (17-07-2026)
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A delegation of five MEPs, led by the Chair of the Subcommittee Human Rights Mounir Satouri, will travel to Cairo from 19 to 22 July. On the programme: meetings with representatives of the Egyptian authorities, international organisations, and civil society.
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Durée de la vidéo : 210'

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The DROI Subcommittee held a workshop on Human control and AI-enabled military systems: human rights risks, accountability and policy options for the European Union. The discussion examined the human rights implications of the growing use of artificial intelligence in military systems, focusing on meaningful human control, accountability, transparency and possible policy responses at EU level.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into military systems, including intelligence, surveillance, command and control, decision-support and targeting functions. These developments raise important questions about human oversight, accountability and the protection of fundamental rights, particularly where AI-enabled systems influence decisions with potentially significant human rights consequences.

The workshop presented the findings of a study commissioned by the DROI Subcommittee and discussed the challenges posed by AI-enabled military systems, including algorithmic opacity, automation bias and the allocation of responsibility across public authorities and private actors. It also explored possible policy options for the European Union and the role of the European Parliament in promoting meaningful human control, democratic oversight and respect for fundamental rights in this rapidly evolving field.

Draft programme
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Poster
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Durée de la vidéo : 150'

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Durée de la vidéo : 90'

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On 15 July, the Subcommittee on Human Rights, in association with the Delegation to the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly, will examine the human rights situation and the reduction of civic and democratic space in Guinea-Bissau since the November 2025 coup.
This discussion, engaging with figures committed to the protection of human rights in Guinea-Bissau, will be the opportunity to gain insight into the recent developments following the military coup and the arbitrary detention of political figures, which was the object of a resolution by the European Parliament in December 2025.
European Parliament resolution of 18 December 2025 on the grave political situation in Guinea-Bissau after the coup of 26 November (2025/3027(RSP))
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The next ordinary meeting of the Subcommittee on Human Rights is scheduled to take place on 15 July 9:00-13:00 and 15:00-18:30, in Brussels.

Meeting room: SPINELLI (1G-2).

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