CONFERENCE ON THE FIGHT AGAINST CHILD ABUSE

On November 5th, under the title “A European Response to Online Child Sexual Abuse,” a conference organized by Portuguese MEP Ana Miguel brought together experts and European lawmakers to reflect on how the European Union can respond to a global and extremely serious issue: online child sexual abuse. The event featured, among others, law enforcement…

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JAVIER ZARZALEJOS CALLS FOR AN URGENT EUROPEAN RESPONSE TO PROTECT MINORS ON SOCIAL NETWORKS DURING AN EVENT ORGANIZED BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT IN SPAIN

On October 24th, MEP Javier Zarzalejos was one of the main speakers at the conference “How to Protect Minors on Social Media,” held at the European Parliament Office in Spain. Zarzalejos took part in the second panel of the day, focused on combating online child sexual abuse, alongside the Director of FAD Juventud, Beatriz Martín…

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MEETING WITH THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE OF BULGARIA

Last Thursday, 16 October, MEP Javier Zarzalejos, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), held a meeting with the Bulgarian Minister of Justice, Georgi Georgiev. The discussion focused on the state of the Rule of Law in Bulgaria, progress on judicial reform, and the Bulgarian Government’s…

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MEETING WITH YOUNG POLITICAL LEADERS FROM UKRAINE

On Tuesday 15 October, MEP Javier Zarzalejos took part, together with the Chair of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO), Sven Simon, in a discussion with a group of young political leaders from Ukraine held at the European Parliament. The meeting made it possible to exchange views on the democratic reforms underway in the country…

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MEETING WITH THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF IMMIGRATION OF CYPRUS

On Wednesday, 15 October, MEP Javier Zarzalejos, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Immigration of Cyprus, Dr Nicholas A. Ioannides. The meeting took place in the context of preparations for the upcoming Cypriot Presidency of the Council…

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MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF BASQUE TUNA FLEET MOORED IN SENEGAL

During the meeting, attendees examined the difficult situation faced by the four Basque tuna vessels held in the Senegalese port following the expiry of the fisheries agreement with that country. Zarzalejos underlined the need to find alternatives that would help alleviate the economic impact on the shipowners and urged the Government of Spain to request…

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LIBE COMMITTEE CELEBRATES THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCHENGEN AGREEMENT WITH A HIGH-LEVEL EVENT CHAIRED BY JAVIER ZARZALEJOS

On 15 October 2025, the European Parliament, together with the European Commission, hosted a commemorative event marking the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Schengen Agreement, one of the most emblematic milestones of the European project. The event was chaired by Javier Zarzalejos, Chair of the LIBE Committee. In the opening session, Zarzalejos highlighted…

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LIBE COMMITTEE DEBATES JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE AND THE RULE OF LAW IN SPAIN

On Monday, 13 October, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) held an exchange of views on the situation of the Rule of Law and judicial independence in Spain, in the context of the legislative proposal known as the “Bolaños Law”. The debate featured the participation of: Julien Mousnier, Director for Rule…

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