Byla jsem požádána o schůzku s paní Jitkou Šosovou, prorektorkou pro mezinárodní spolupráci (UMPRUM). Setkání se zúčastnila také paní Ida Chuchlíková, prorektorka pro vnější vztahy (UMPRUM) a bývalá Pirátka. Setkaly jsme se v prostorách Technologického centra UMPRUM v Praze. Tématem setkání bylo zprostředkování mé zkušenosti v rámci navazování kontaktů na mezinárodní úrovni pro spolupráci v kulturním sektoru. Obdržela jsem několik publikací UMPRUM.

I was asked on behalf of International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) to meet with several partners from leading Georgian civil society organisations who were visiting Brussels. They wanted to share with me the first-hand updates on the recent developments in Georgia relating to respect for human rights and the rule of law and the related impact on Georgia's European integration, particularly by relation to the EU's 12 recommendations. The meeting took place in the EP in Brussels.

I had a video-call with representatives of Alliance For Public Awareness, a coummunity of representatives from specific minorities established to make the public aware of issues of importance for peace, security and the promotion of human rights. The topic of the online meeting was a discussion about the human rights situation in Iran, particularly regarding the imprisonment and the executions after the nationwide protests, the sanctions against Iran, and the recent chain poisoning of schoolgirls. I was asked to spread awareness about the situation in Iran and also about their open letter. I promised to do so.

I joined a meeting in the EP in Strasbourg with delegation of Georgian opposition leaders from Strategy Builder, UNM, Droa and Girchi More Freedom. The Georgian opposition representatives wanted to share with MEPs the information regarding the recent developments in Georgia, provide their views and plans regarding further steps on how to achieve the fulfilment of 12 recommendations, how to overcome obstacles created by GD on the way to EU integration, and ways of coordination among pro-Western opposition parties.

V prostoru kavárny v EP ve Štrasburku jsme se s pirátskou delegací setkali s Jakubem Maříkem z Evropa Neasi (skupina spravující Instagramový, Twitterový a FB profil zaměřující se na výhody členství v EU). Důvodem setkání byla diskuze o stávající spolupráci při tvorbě obsahu na sociálních sítích.

I was asked to meet and discuss the current situation in Belarus with activist and lawyer Ms Lizaveta TRAKHALINA during the plenary session in March. The EU delegation in Belarus nominated her for a study tour of the EU institutions in Brussels and Strasbourg. Ms TRAKHALINA has continuously resided in Minsk since 2020 and wanted to discuss current conditions and developments as well as effects of EU policy on Belarus.

I was asked to hold a personal meeting with the New Zealand Ambassador to the Czech Republic Mr. Craig Hawke and with the Second Secretary Mrs. Constance Kelly. The meeting took place in my office in Prague, Karlovo náměstí, and the aim of the meeting was to discuss New Zealand’s relations with the EU and the Czech Republic with a particular focus on disinformation and cyberthreats. We exchanged information on topics of mutual interest.

Měla jsem telefonát s Pavlem Havlíčkem z Asociace pro mezinárodní otázky (AMO) ohledně jejich aktivit na podporu běloruské opozice a co plánuje Evropský parlament a delegace Euronestu, jíž jsem místopředsedkyní.

I was asked to hold a personal meeting with the Taipei City Councilor Ms. PoYa MIAO. She visited the EP plenary in Strasbourg on invitation of the European Union Visitors Programme (EUVP). She wanted to learn more about how the EU deals with disinformation and the EU's policy instruments for reaching a balance between freedom of expression and defensive democracy. Her goal was also to increase mutual understanding between the EU and Taiwan.

I was asked by the Secretary of the EU-Azerbaijan Parliamentary Cooperation Committee to hold a meeting with some MPs of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan (the National Assembly). We met in person in the EP premises in Strasbourg. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the report on EU-Azerbaijan relations (2021/2231(INI), of which I´m Shadow rapporteur. In the meeting I was very critical towards the renewed fighting and blockade of the Lachin corridor and I made sure to convey that neither that nor human rights abuse in Azerbaijan will go in the report unmentioned.