Commemorating the proclamation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

2025-12-09T15:00:00+00:00

2025-12-09T17:00:00+00:00

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S&D Group EventCommemorating the Proclamation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights25th Anniversary of the Charter of Fundamental Rights📅 Date:Monday, 9 December 2025🕐 Time:16:00 - 18:00 CET📍 Location:European Parliament, BrusselsRoom JAN 4Q2 + Live streamingAbout the EventThe 25th anniversary of the Charter of Fundamental Rights offers a crucial moment to reaffirm its enduring role as the cornerstone of fundamental rights protection in Europe. Hosted by the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats, this event will serve as a vital political reflection on the importance of the Charter's implementation and enforcement across the EU, especially at a time when the rights, freedoms, and principles enshrined in the Charter face increasing challenges.It will feature representatives from EU bodies, civil society, and national parliaments, coming together to assess and reflect rigorously on the Charter's impact within the EU legal framework, notably considering that the Parliament is currently negotiating the Report on the EU Charter implementation for which Alessandro Zan is the rapporteur and that Ana Catarina Mendes was rapporteur for the Report on the Commission's 2024 Rule of Law Report.Discussions will focus on safeguarding fundamental rights amid evolving social, political, and technological challenges, emphasising the need for unwavering commitment to justice, equality, human rights and the rule of law in Europe.Programme16:00Keynote Speech - Introductory RemarksIratxe García Pérez, President of the S&D GroupRoberta Metsola, European Parliament President16:15Opening and WelcomeAlessandro Zan, LIBE Vice-ChairAna Catarina Mendes, S&D Vice-President16:40Panel 1: The Charter 25 Years LaterPervenche BerèsSirpa Rautio, FRA DirectorKersty McCourt, Senior Advocacy Advisor at the Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties)17:15Panel 2: For a True Union of Fundamental RightsElly Schlein, Secretary of the Partito DemocraticoJosé Luís Carneiro, Secretary General of the Partido SocialistaDanish Presidency (TBC)17:50Closing RemarksCommissioner Michael McGrathHosted byIratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ Spain  MEP President of the S&D GroupMember of European Parliament Special GuestsKeynote SpeakerRoberta METSOLA Malta  MEP President of the European ParliamentMember of European ParliamentEuropean CommissionerMichael McGRATH Ireland  European Commission European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of LawClosing RemarksSpeakersAlessandro ZAN Italy  MEP LIBE Vice-ChairMember of European ParliamentAna Catarina MENDES Portugal  MEP S&D Vice-PresidentMember of European ParliamentPervenche BERÈSFormer MEPFranceSirpa RAUTIODirectorEU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)Kersty McCOURTSenior Advocacy AdvisorCivil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties)Elly SCHLEINSecretaryPartito Democratico, ItalyJosé Luís CARNEIROSecretary GeneralPartido Socialista, PortugalImportant – This event is by invitation, and only registered participants will be admitted. Due to capacity constraints, all attendees must register, including those already holding a European Parliament access badge.

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