Vilis KRIŠTOPANS

Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2024

Resolution on the arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the junta in Niger

Demand the immediate and unconditional release of Niger's President Bazoum and all individuals detained following the coup.

Resolution on human trafficking and grave human rights violations linked to the recruitment of non-Russian nationals, in particular from Africa, for Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine

Demand Russia cease recruiting foreign nationals for its war in Ukraine and repatriate those fraudulently recruited.

Flagship European defence projects of common interest

Fund joint military procurement by earmarking national budgets to develop European air, space, and drone defence systems in coordination with NATO.

Fisheries management approaches for safeguarding sensitive species, tackling invasive species and benefiting local economies

Protect sensitive marine species by reducing incidental catches and fund the eradication of invasive alien species to safeguard fisheries and coastal economies.