In the framework of the recent deterioration of the human rights situation in the country, a delegation from EP Subcommittee on Human Rights has just concluded a visit to the Philippines.

The European Union announced it will provide €1.5 million to support the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in Syria.

To avoid migrants continuing to drown while trying to reach Italy, EU countries must offer their help, say MEPs.

Joint WTO proposal also addresses promotion of food security in a way that does not distort the market.

On 15 July 2017, we mark the first anniversary of the failed coup attempt in Turkey that left a few hundreds dead and 2,000 injured. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania reiterates its solidarity with Turkey and its people, who gathered to defend their democratically elected government. Just as on the night a year ago, Lithuania expresses sincere condolences to the families of the victims and condemns the attempt upon democracy in Turkey that shocked the country and the whole international community.

President Dalia Grybauskaitė extended congratulations to President Emmanuel Macron on the French National Day, Bastille Day.

German, Italian, Dutch and Irish finance ministers appeared before Parliament's Panama papers investigative committee on 11 July.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, visited Lithuanian on 11 July 2017. He had meetings with President of the Republic of Lithuania, Dalia Grybauskaitė, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Linas Linkevičius, and Minister of the Interior, Eimutis Misiūnas.

In Parliament this week: promoting media freedom, boosting organic fertilisers, integrating refugees and tackling tax evasion.

We, the Leaders of the G20, met in Hamburg, Germany on 7-8 July 2017 to address major global economic challenges and to contribute to prosperity and well-being.