Heidi Hautala

Heidi Hautala

Heidi Hautala (FI, Greens/EFA) is a Vice-President of Parliament and member of the INTA Committee and DROI Subcommittee

A ban on imports made with forced labour requires stopping them at the EU's borders
27 Sep
A ban on imports made with forced labour requires stopping them at the EU's borders
The European Commission’s proposal on banning goods made by forced labour is a step in the right direction. But these products must be stopped at the border as opposed to withdrawing them after they have already entered the EU market
EU must forge closer ties with eastern Europe
12 Oct
EU must forge closer ties with eastern Europe
MEPs should use their experience to help Eastern European countries integrate into EU, writes Heidi Hautala.
Russia is punishing the eastern partners for EU relationship
14 May
Russia is punishing the eastern partners for EU relationship
The eastern partners have paid a high price for deepening cooperation with the EU, and Brussels must continue to stand by them, writes Heidi Hautala.
Euronest provides 'legitimacy' in face of Russian aggression
27 Mar
Euronest provides 'legitimacy' in face of Russian aggression
With Russia seeking to reclaim influence through its Eurasian economic union, the EU must maintain the attractiveness of the eastern partnership, says Heidi Hautala.