17
Dec
2024
Situation of female politicians in EU candidate and neighbouring countries facing harassment and cyber violence (debate)
Mr President, dear colleagues, dear Commissioner, acts of gender‑based violence, hate speech and disinformation are not only attacks on women; they are also a direct assault on democracy. The far right and their cronies stand as central culprits in this cynical trend, and pro-Kremlin groups attack women, journalists, politicians and anyone who supports women's rights. These acts of violence and di…