The EU's Role in Promoting Human Rights The European Lens with Frances Fitzgerald

In the latest episode of The European Lens, Frances Fitzgerald MEP and guests discuss the issue of the EU's role in promoting human rights - what impact can the EU have on human rights considering some of the abuses seen in certain EU Member States and what leverage and influence can the EU exert on countries to ensure the advancement of human rights?From her work in the European Parliament, Frances Fitzgerald believes the issue of human rights is becoming more and more centre stage globally. There is an increased awareness of the need to ensure the implementation of human rights and fundamental values within EU member states and in the EU's dealings with countries outside of the bloc.With the rise of authoritarianism around the globe, recent developments in China, Belarus and Poland - the question must be asked: With all of the progress made over the last century, are human rights actually in decline?
Frances is joined by former Tánaiste and EU Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore and MEP Isabel Wiseler-Lima to discuss these issues.