Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief outside the EU (2016-19) & EU Commissioner for Education, Culture & Youth (2004-9)
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Joined July 2011
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@New_Europe: WE NEED #FoRB CLIMATE CHANGE. Geopolitical @EU_Commission should act & lead. ourworld.co/we-need-forb-cli…
Podpísal som list spolu s 36 signatármi proti novému zákonu o eutanázii a jej vynucovaniu vo Francúzsku. Zákon je evidentne v rozpore s princípmi garantovania náboženskej slobody a autonómie náb. organizácií.
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Lasting peace in Europe is possible and very important. There is a window of solution now, in 2026. Way out of war is built on historically proven initiatives.
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Jan Figel retweeted
Nobel Peace Prize Nomination Submitted for Dr. Hak Ja Han
Dr. Jan Figel @janfigel, former EU Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, has formally nominated Dr. Hak Ja Han of the Family Federation (FFWPU) for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
In his nomination letter, Figel cited the following achievements:
1. Interfaith cooperation: Appointed thousands of Peace Ambassadors worldwide to bridge religious divides
2. Korean Peninsula peace: Organized Rally of Hope summits promoting peaceful reunification
3. Humanitarian recognition: Established the Sunhak Peace Prize, honoring global peace advocates
4. UN engagement: UPF and WFWP hold comprehensive consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
5. 38th Parallel Peace Initiative: A proposal to build an international peace park in the DMZ, aligned with Nobel's vision of abolishing armed conflict
6. Cultural diplomacy: Deployed the Little Angels performing arts troupe to carry peace messages worldwide
On Dr. Han's ongoing detention, Figel stated that many international observers regard it as politically motivated and intended to obstruct her global peace work.
He noted that U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance @JDVance raised her case directly with the South Korean Prime Minister during official talks, a sign that her detention has become a matter of urgent international concern.
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@TheWashingtonTimes published my op-ed on a realistic way out of #war in #Ukraine. History is the best teacher. The best of history should inspire and lead our actions for peace, stability and prosperity.
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Outrageous attack on Apostolic Church in Armenia!
ARMENIA 🇦🇲:
In the last 24 hours, the Armenian government has:
- Dissolved the chaplaincy for its military.
- Banned two archbishops and three bishops from leaving the country, just two weeks before a planned Episcopal Assembly for the worldwide Armenian church in Austria.
- Summoned members of the church's Supreme Spiritual Council to appear before the Investigative Committee on charges of "obstructing the execution of a court act."
Three archbishops and one bishop are already in prison, on fabricated or trumped-up charges.
Armenia's prime minister is trying to force the Catholicos, the head of the worldwide Armenian church, out of office.
Will any of this be mentioned at the International Religious Freedom Summit taking place in Washington DC this week?
Will Vice President Vance mention any of this when he visits Armenia next month?
Attacks on leaders of Armenian Apostolic Church are unacceptable.
@media24_euro @armenia @acn_int @CSW @IrfRoundtable janfigel.com/2025/12/23/we-c…
Peaceful and merry Christmas and blessed New Year 2026 to all friends and people of good will! #FoRB @Robert_Rehak @PeterZoehrer @HRWFint @iclrsorg @CeuSanPablus @SamBrownblack @acn_int @media24_euro
As #IRFBA Chair, I express deep concern over the possible extradition of #HumanRights defender Y Quynh Bdap. Returning him to #Vietnam would pose a serious risk of torture. I call on #Thailand to refrain from his extradition. #ReligiousFreedom share.google/ussdaQOnObcBXJP…
With my friends @pierrelouvrier @janfigel @MEPNielsGeuking @HelmutGeuking by @EPPGroup at the @Europarl_EN to promote peace in Europe, when the others promote war and wish the defeats of one of the protagonist - solution is in the spirit of #Monnet and #Schuman’s Plan : unity , integration steps by steps , cooperation in concret projects , reconstruction in building a common wealth for Europe
"Inadmissibility" of a complaint is decided at the start, not after 4 yrs of complex process among parties. Instead of a meritory decision ECtHR judges opted for alibism: a costly practice, damaging credibility of the Court.
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Heureux d’avoir pu organiser et animer avec @AJMonnet et @jean_fondation à #Lausanne un débat avec des personnalités indépendantes, expérimentées et visionnaires @janfigel @GabrielMariya un débat passionnant sur l’inspiration de #Monnet #Schuman pour une paix durable en Europe !
Jan Figel retweeted
Dr Hakja Han is the 82 year old leader of a worldwide movement for peace and freedom. The new South Korean government is threatening to physically take her out of the hospital where she is being treated for a heart condition. Just today that same leftwing government has arrested three Baptist ministers. There is something profoundly dangerous about the anti-religious police state being developed by the new South Korean government. We should pray for Dr Hakja Han’s health and for her freedom to continue working for peace and religious liberty.
Ďakujem...
Prezident @AndrzejDuda udelil vysoké 🇵🇱štátne vyznamenanie -Rytiersky rád zásluh PR za mimoriadne zásluhy pri rozvíjaní medzinárodnej spolupráce a za aktivity na podporu hnutí za nezávislosť v strednej Európe-trom🇸🇰Slovákom - Jánovi Figeľovi, Jánovi Hudackému a Pavlovi Mačalovi.
Schuman Plan 2.0 for Peace & a new West-East Community published by @europeantimes_
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#FoRB in Pakistan, radicalization thanks EU support of religious school, social impact of GSP+ wasted: My key note in @UNHumanRights side event in Geneva 26/03/2025 w/@HRWFint youtube.com/watch?v=Oie55zcJ…
Jan Figel retweeted
Today (March 20) marks the Baha’i New Year, and #Article18Alliance advocates for the release of ill #MahvashSabet (71) from Iran, serving a second 10yr sentence. While in prison, she wrote poems on scraps of paper, and napkins. I call on #Iran to respect the Baha’is #HumanRights
Lasting peace in Europe is important and possible. Schuman's Project is a living legacy (#EU) and inspiration. My vision for Europe, and for West-East Community around common markets for energy, nat. resources, ITs and protection of intellectual property:
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