Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2011 and the European Union's policy on the matter

This procedure involves the European Parliament's review of the annual report on the state of human rights and democracy worldwide. It evaluates the effectiveness of the European Union's external policies and strategies used to promote fundamental freedoms and democratic values globally.

This affects the EU's diplomatic relations and foreign aid priorities. It impacts governments and international organizations by shaping how the EU addresses human rights violations in non-EU countries.