Part of @europarl_EN's Directorate-General for Parliamentary Democracy Partnerships, we facilitate parliamentary and people-to-people links with Southeast Asia.
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Fruitful discussions as @EP_HumanRights met with AICHR’s Indonesian Amb. Anita Wahid. A candid & comprehensive exchange of views.
Together, we are trying to maximise EU-ASEAN cooperation to navigate a highly difficult human rights environment in our respective regions & beyond.
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Empowering communities for a better future!
@EP_HumanRights visited @UNDP Citarum youth exchange in West Java and engaged with youth. The exchange showcased how corporate responsibility and passionate young leaders can transform local environments.
#SustainableFuture
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"Human rights need to be reflected in people's everyday lives. Hearing directly from communities, workers, and young people gives valuable insights into how responsible businesses can contribute to more human-rights based, inclusive and sustainable development. »
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Supporting 27M+ people, the Citarum River is vital for public health.
MEPs led by @MounirSatouri met youth and local communities to discuss the human cost of environmental degradation and ensure they share the benefits of economic development.
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"Human rights need to be reflected in people's everyday lives. Hearing directly from communities, workers, and young people gives valuable insights into how responsible businesses can contribute to more human-rights based, inclusive and sustainable development ».
@MounirSatouri
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🇪🇺🇮🇩 In-depth discussions on the role of ombudsman in upholding human rights in Indonesia.
@EP_HumanRights delegation led by Chair @MounirSatouri met with Chief Ombudsman Nuzran Joher to discuss institutional transparency, accountability, and protecting civic rights.
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Crucial dialogues happening in Jakarta today as the @EP_HumanRights subcommittee connects with national and Southeast Asian CSOs.
Civic space and human rights are central to the EU-Indonesia relationship. Looking forward to productive engagements over the next three days.
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This week, @EP_HumanRights led by Chair @MounirSatouri is in Indonesia.
In an op-ed in the Jakarta Post, he says that « there has never been a more urgent time to strengthen dialogue with Indonesia and align on shared values ».
👉shorturl.ly/Utv3w
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🇹🇱 Congratulations to Timor-Leste on its first anniversary of accession to ASEAN.
A historic milestone for the country, for ASEAN but also for all Europeans who share with their friends from SE Asia the values of democracy, human dignity and of a rules-based international order.
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12,000 students from ASEAN have participated in Erasmus+ so far.
@Europarl_EN wants to make it more accessible to young people from different economic, social and geographical backgrounds, calling for a budget of €47.39 billion for 2028–2034.
➡️ link.europa.eu/FbDmJc
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The @EP_HumanRights subcttee is conducting a working visit in Indonesia on Oct 27-29.
The 8 MEPs-strong delegation led by Chair @MounirSatouri will meet with national & regional authorities, civil society, ASEAN/AIPA to discuss human rights matters in Indonesia & SE Asia.
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Ahead of #COP31 climate talks in Türkiye, @Europarl_EN calls for speeding up the global exit from fossil fuels, increasing climate financing and making it fairer for vulnerable countries, and delivering on adaptation and loss-and-damage pledges.
➡️ link.europa.eu/kXH8xD
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The international rules-based order must be protected.
The International Criminal Court and its Officials have been awarded the @Europarl_EN 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
Learn more about the laureate here ➡️ link.europa.eu/rVBvTR
#SakharovPrize
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This week, the Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore @KPSeah and his delegation met @EP_President
They acknowledged the excellent relationship between the City-State & the EU, at the important juncture of EU-ASEAN 50 years’ partnership & Singapore chairship of ASEAN in 2027.
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The @Europarl_EN has shortlisted three candidates for the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
The laureate will be announced on 22 October 2026, with the award ceremony taking place during the December plenary session.
Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/R7VWVb
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The @Europarl_EN wants to strengthen EU supply chains, speed up extraction and recycling, and establish a European critical raw materials centre.
Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/9NknDm
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Tune in ! @EPinASEAN & @9DashLine present the latest episode of “The bridge. Europe’s Indo-Pacific podcast”.
How can Europe & ASEAN navigate an increasingly complex AI landscape?
Dr Louise Marie Hurel @RUSI_org has more
🎧 buff.ly/9ht1QKf - buff.ly/zZjB17h
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The Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore Seah Kian Peng MP and his delegation concluded their official visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, with a meeting with @EP_President
@EUinSingapore @EUinASEAN
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Great to welcome the Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore Seah Kian Peng to @Europarl_EN in Strasbourg as he begins his European tour.
We had a good discussion on strengthening our friendly relations, deepening parliamentary dialogue and expanding cooperation, particularly in trade.
As we mark 50 years of the EU-ASEAN partnership next year, there is plenty to build on 🇪🇺🇸🇬
ALT The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola welcoming the Speaker of Singapore Seah Kian Peng to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
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The Chair of @EP_ForeignAff David McAllister MEP met today with the Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore and his delegation in Strasbourg.
@davidmcallister thanked the Speaker for Singapore’s principled and consistent position on the war of agression in Ukraine.
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