The EU should help to stabilise the situation in Egypt where the political situation continues to be difficult, according to MEP Marisa Matias. The chair of the delegation for Mashreq countries, which includes Egypt, said: “We need to support the transition process and the EU could propose itself as an …

The Egyptian government has faced Western criticism over its human rights record as it moves toward democracy. But Egypt’s ambassador to Germany says that Cairo is upholding justice and ensuring freedom for its people.

BRUSSELS – Europe cannot stand around cross-armed when Egypt’s new ruler is about to strike the final blow to independent civil society.

Member states in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) condemned the recent terror attack that took place in Sinai and offered condolences to the Egyptian people and government.

CAIRO, Oct 21 (Aswat Masriya) – The image “western media organisations” reflect regarding death sentences issued in Egypt is “false”, the justice minister told European Union Special Representative for Human Rights on Tuesday.

CAIRO, Sept 17 (Aswat Masriya) – Egypt summoned on Tuesday European Union (EU) ambassadors commissioned to Cairo in expression of displeasure over the EU’s statement on the situation in the country before the 27th regular session of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council, said an official statement. 

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukri met on Wednesday 27/8/2014 with Speaker of the Arab Parliament (AP) Ahmed al-Jarwan to discuss means of boosting cooperation between Egypt and the AP.

Chief observer recommends Egypt “rebuild confidence” in political process

The European Union Parliament yesterday urged member states to support a new resolution urging the United Nations Human Rights Council to begin an international investigation into the killing of protesters in Egypt and into allegations of torture and ill-treatment by security forces over the past year.

European Parliament resolution of 17 July 2014 on freedom of expression and assembly in Egypt (2014/2728(RSP))