Miriam M. Lexmann

I 💛 God, Freedom & Justice; Quaestor of the European Parliament. Member @EP_Trade; @EP_ForeignAff & @EPSocialAffairs

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

UNITED TO DEFEND OUR VALUES
The time has come for democratic countries to unite in a common defence of our shared values. Delighted to be co-chairing the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on #China @ipacglobal

[Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) @ipacglobal]

Today we launch #IPAC

#standtogether

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

I notice a lot of pro-CCP bots having much to say on X - a platform banned in the PRC.

Even CCP bots have more rights than Chinese people within the PRC.

That’s communism for you.

[K&K @JackyHu78760318]

@MiriamMLex How do I deal with a shrew?

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

I do not know what China phobia is.

I don’t fear China.

I fear our inability to grasp the full scale of the threat posed by the PRC to global peace & security, freedom & democracy, economic security, & to people’s very livelihoods.

[Euractiv @Euractiv]

EU must not fall into ‘China phobia,’ warns leading MEP https://t.co/Zzr5D6zfkI

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

Indeed. It’s not overcapacity. It’s market distortion, dumping, & a deliberate attempt by the Chinese to bury our industry & industrial capacity.

That in itself isn’t ridiculous. They don’t hide their intention. On the othe hand, Europe dragging its feet on economic security is.

[Carl Bildt @carlbildt]

I find the concept of “overcapacity” ridiculous. Does Germany have an overcapacity in cars? France one in wine? Sweden in heavy trucks? Italy in fashion? And don’t tell me that European food exports aren’t subsidized. https://t.co/Bl2yiF8hdg

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

We can no longer ignore Beijing’s dangerous behaviour undermining peace and security and flouting international norms.

The interception and electronic jamming of the Dutch naval vessel De Reuyter is not accidental, but a deliberate attempt at intimidation.

[Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) @ipacglobal]

📢 "Beijing’s flouting of international shipping norms in pursuit of dubious claims to territorial sovereignty have escalated progressively, partly because they have been met with an inadequate response. This must stop."

Our response to intimidation of 🇳🇱 vessel DE RUYTER 👇

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

No surprises here: The CCP wants to further tighten its existing levers to pressure and coerce those not towing its line, shrouded in the economic security language of the EU.

Let’s not fall for it. This is why de-risking is so hugely important.

[Global Times @globaltimesnews]

Notably, the regulation also outlines countermeasures targeting unfair foreign business practices. Should foreign entities or individuals undermine China’s sovereignty and development interests, arbitrarily cut business ties with Chinese firms or impose discriminatory restrictions on Chinese outbound investors, relevant central authorities may impose restrictive measures. These include curbing their China-related import and export and investment activities, barring Chinese parties from striking deals with them, and limiting entry, work and residence rights of their relevant staff.

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

Some in the Commission, and among the MS, want to have their cake and eat it.

That’s fine while the cake lasts, but sooner or later it will run out - as will time to save our industry from Chinese market distortion.

[Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham]

Commission China debate is now over - short readout

"Current state of the trade & investment relationship is not sustainable" & "requires a more robust and coherent response"

"China is a critical partner, engagement & dialogue will continue while comms channels remain open"

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

Member States have a choice - continue down the path of economic destruction caused by Chinese overcapacity and market destruction, or protect our markets while boosting trade with our partners rather than foes.

[POLITICOEurope @POLITICOEurope]

Ursula von der Leyen will ask top officials to back a major crackdown on subsidized Chinese imports.

The move will set the stage for a clash with EU countries that still want to protect their ties with Beijing.
https://t.co/U9iRZl6EwX

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

The Russian violation of Romanian airspace, and subsequent damage to infrastructure and injured citizens, is a reminder that our defence preparedness cannot be taken for granted.

My thoughts and solidarity is with Romania. We must stand together to confront such incursions.

[Guvernul României @GuvernulRo]

PM @Bolojan: @GuvernulRo strongly condemns Russia’s violation of our airspace. We count on NATO Allies’ support and timely delivery of anti-drone capabilities. We are also focusing on rapid implementation of SAFE.

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

Taiwan’s future cannot be decided without Taiwan and its people.

Taiwan is a key democratic ally, and we will continue to work to strengthen our relations and Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international affairs, including multilateral institutions.

[Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) @ipacglobal]

Here's what parliamentarians from 30 countries had to say about Taiwan... 🇹🇼

關於台灣的未來，來自全球 30 國的國會議員這麼說⋯⋯ 🇹🇼

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

So if this is false, does Xi Jinping and the CCP in fact believe that Putin will not regret the invasion of Ukraine and they will continue to enable it?

Care to clarify l?

[CHINA MFA Spokesperson 中国外交部发言人 @MFA_China]

Completely false.

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

Increasingly, activist judges have twisted the meaning and spirit of the ECHR.

Today’s political declaration is a welcome step to restoring its principles as they were designed and ensuring that our citizens are safe and external borders protected.

[Council of Europe @coe]

Foreign ministers from the 46 Council of Europe member states have adopted a political declaration underlining and clarifying key aspects of the European Convention on Human Rights system, notably in the context of migration.

https://t.co/dCVgTv8qmo

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

I’m glad that the Belgian FM & some other EU leaders are finally waking up to what we in @ipacglobal have been trying to stress for the past years.

But our industry cannot wait. Every day our companies bleed because of the unwillingness of some to see the scale of challenge

[POLITICOEurope @POLITICOEurope]

EXCLUSIVE: The EU must protect strategic industries from Chinese oversupply — even if that means exposing the bloc to retaliation in the short term, Belgium’s foreign minister told POLITICO.

🔗 https://t.co/Af4vFK4qQ2

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

I 💯agree.

We have a historic opportunity to strengthen EU-Armenia relations, bolster reforms and support regional peace.

This is a crucial moment that requires the EU’s committment and support in words and in concrete deeds.

[Tigran Balayan @tbalayan]

🇦🇲🤝🇪🇺Grateful to MEPs for adopting this timely resolution ahead of the EPC and EU–Armenia summits in Yerevan. A strong signal of support by @Europarl_EN for Armenia’s democratic resilience and our shared commitment to deeper partnership.

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

Ahead of the EPC Summit, I am deeply thankful for the strong cross-party resolution adopted today by the @Europarl_EN plenary supporting democratic resilience in Armenia.

https://t.co/cPBPYUPKFd

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

Thank you to all colleagues across the house who supported our strong resolution condemning the CCP’s erasure of Tibetan culture and broader human rights violations perpetrated against the Tibetan people.

We will continue to hold the CCP to account!

[Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) @ipacglobal]

#BREAKING @Europarl_EN urges repeal of China’s ‘ethnic unity’ law

Led by IPAC members Dainius Žalimas and @MiriamMLex, the motion rejects PRC interference in Tibetan spiritual succession.

The EP is the 4th IPAC legislature to act on Tibet after #IPACBrussels25, joining 🇪🇪🇦🇺🇨🇿.

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

The released of Andrzej Poczobut is much welcomed news.

Rather than sowing unnecessary doubts about our alliance, we need to focus on working together to deliver for our citizens and bolster key pillars of transatlantic security.

[Ambassador Tom Rose @USAmbPoland]

America delivers for its friends and allies. Under @POTUS’s leadership, and with determined diplomacy led by Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale, Andrzej Poczobut is now free from detention in Belarus and can once again embrace his family. Our partners in Poland worked side by side with us to secure his release. We appreciate the incredible work of the Polish Special Services and Ministry of Foreign Affairs @MSZ_RP to get this done. That is what real partners do.

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

Th CCP continues to commit gross violations of human rights against the Tibetan people, including cultural erasure.

I welcome that we have been able to put this important topic on this week’s plenary discussion. We will not remain silent in the face of CCP oppression.

[Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) @ipacglobal]

🗓️ THIS WEEK IN BRUSSELS 👇

Initiated by IPAC 🇪🇺 members and led by @MiriamMLex, @Europarl_EN has tabled a resolution addressing the threat to minority cultural rights posed by China's new ‘ethnic unity’ law."

🔗 Watch debate (Weds) & vote (Thurs) live: https://t.co/viKxzjtPkB

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

The EU-US MoU on critical minerals is a pivotal moment. Now we must move quickly into execution with the US and other like-minded allies to reduce our dependencies and invest at scale into extraction, processing and recycling

[Bloomberg @business]

The US and EU on Friday reached an agreement to coordinate on securing critical minerals and bolstering supply chains, in a move meant to reduce reliance on China for rare earths and permanent magnets https://t.co/qQAnm0kjbb

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

A very good indicator for the upcoming cybersecurity rules is that our adversaries do not like them.

That’s a good sign that we are on the right track to protect our industry, society and democracy

[Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham]

New: Beijing has issued a direct threat to retaliate against EU companies, should the EU move forward with its proposed cybersecurity act, which would hit Chinese firms

https://t.co/cssH7nDTMZ

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

A welcomed step in strengthening our security partnership with Armenia

[Rikard Jozwiak @RikardJozwiak]

🇪🇺 ambassadors just gave green light to a new civilian mission to 🇦🇲 that will deal with hybrid threats - notably from 🇷🇺. 🇪🇺 foreign ministers should confirm the decision when they meet next week