A stronger EU-UK partnership is in Europe’s best interests. 🎥 Hear more on the future of EU-UK relations from @ninacarberry, @jorgenwarborn, @ZovkoEU, @MikaAaltola, @iwiseler, @SeanKellyMEP and @davidmcallister.

The Sakharov Prize should go to Tundu Lissu! @ReinholdLopatka @lukasmandl @davidmcallister

Today, the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Development committees and its Subcommittee on Human Rights will shortlist candidates for this year’s Sakharov Prize. Among the nominees is Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, nominated by the EPP Group. "Tundu Lissu has been at the forefront of the struggle for electoral reform, political fairness and the restoration of democracy in Tanzania. Despite relentless persecution, he has remained steadfast in his fight. His nomination sends a powerful message of solidarity with democracy defenders around the world and reaffirms our support for their courage and determination," says @ReinholdLopatka MEP, who spearheaded his nomination. Read more: epp.group/9denr4yj

Europe must engage with China with confidence - not dependence. 🇪🇺🇨🇳 Cooperation matters. But so do reciprocity, fair competition, security and our values. Hear more from our MEPs: Nicolás Pascual de la Parte, Michael Gahler, David McAllister, Željana Zovko, Francisco José Millán Mon, Reinhold Lopatka, Isabel Wiseler-Lima and Wouter Beke. 🎥 @Nicolasdlparte @gahler_michael @davidmcallister @ZovkoEU @PacoMillanMon @ReinholdLopatka @iwiseler @wbeke