Tag Archives: EU
European Parliament adopts new digital freedom strategy
(Human Rights Watch/IFEX) – December 11, 2012 – The European Union should enact new controls on internet surveillance technologies that have enabled human rights violations, Human Rights Watch and Reporters … Continue reading
EU is concerned of pre election violence
The EU Heads of Mission based in Sri Lanka are deeply concerned by the pre-electoral violence in Sri Lanka which has already caused two deaths and numerous injured. A statement … Continue reading
GoSL is now ready to discuss GSP+ again! What can the international community learn?
Several Western Sri Lanka experts academic, NGO and foreign ministry officials argued against trying to use the “stick” of GSP+. In fact there is a widely held belief (excuse?) that “the West mustn’t push too much or we lose influence”.
The 15 EU conditions: ‘Erode authority of the Govt. of Sri Lanka’ – Ministry of External Affairs
Here are the 15 conditions spelt out by the European Commission for renewal of GSP+ and followed by response from the Ministry of External Affairs, Sri Lanka:
EU calls on Sri Lanka to probe reports of election irregularities
The European Union on Friday urged the Sri Lankan authorities to investigate reports of irregularities during the country’s recent election and ensure the safety of his defeated opponent.
Statement by High Representative / Vice President Catherine Ashton on Sri Lanka’s pre-election situation
Statement made by Catherine Ashton on Sri Lanka’s, where pre-election violence is increasing. “The High Representative of the European Union is deeply concerned by mounting pre-electoral violence in Sri Lanka, … Continue reading
