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The EU Return Regulation: Reform and International Human Rights Obligations Closed Policy Roundtable
Opening Remarks by Christina Meinecke, OHCHR Representative to the European Union.3 March 2026, 15:00 – 17:00. The Square, BruxellesCo-hosted by OHCHR and Amnesty International in collaboration with CEPS and PICUM
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An Opportunity for Regional Leadership and Collaboration. Christina Meinecke, OHCHR Regional Representative for Europe 27 January 2026, 15.00-17.00 CET Intergovernmental Working Group
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Ms. Christina Meinecke, OHCHR Representative to the European Union Brussels, 10 December 2025
Read full speechTransnational repression: Mapping Trends and Improving Responses
Introductory remarks by Christina Meinecke, UN Human Rights Regional Representative for Europe. 4 December 2025, European Parliament
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