Maria Arena

Maria Arena

Maria Arena (BE, S&D) is Chair of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights

Making the European Green Deal the Real Deal
20 Oct
Making the European Green Deal the Real Deal
The Chemicals Strategy is essential to protect our citizens and our environment; it is also the opportunity for the Commission to show that the Green Deal is for real, says Maria Arena.
Committee guide 2020 | DROI: Ambitious and vigilant
03 Feb
Committee guide 2020 | DROI: Ambitious and vigilant
Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights will continue to keep a critical eye on the EU’s external policies while playing a constructive role in upholding international law and human rights standards, explains Maria Arena.
CETA: What lessons can we learn from Wallonia?
23 Nov
CETA: What lessons can we learn from Wallonia?
The difficulties in agreeing CETA highlight the need for an overhaul of EU trade policy, writes Maria Arena.
EU cannot stay silent on rampant honour killings in Pakistan
05 Jul
EU cannot stay silent on rampant honour killings in Pakistan
If Pakistan wants to continue enjoying the benefits of its trade partnership with the EU, it must abide by its international commitments to protect women against violence, says Maria Arena.
EU blood minerals regulation is a voluntary sham that changes nothing
15 May
EU blood minerals regulation is a voluntary sham that changes nothing
Parliament has done nothing to help those suffering in war zones, but the battle for more effective rules is not over, writes Maria Arena.
EU has tools to help women in danger across the world
23 Feb
EU has tools to help women in danger across the world
Maria Arena is urging the EU to pursue the protection of women in major areas of conflict by connecting with local civil society organisations.