SOS MEDITERRANEE
Budget
€821,623
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
1
0.25 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
SOS MEDITERRANEE is an international maritime and humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives at sea. It was founded by citizens in May 2015 in response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Central Mediterranean and authorities’ failure to to take action to prevent more deaths. SOS MEDITERRANEE operates as a European network with teams in Germany, France, Italy, and Switzerland. From February 2016 until October 2018, they jointly financed and operated the rescue ship Aquarius, and are now financing and operating the mission with the Ocean Viking, our current rescue ship.
EU Legislative Interests
Main targeted strategies or legislative proposals of the Union: Exchange with the European Parliament and the European Commission on all matters relevant to civil search and rescue at sea. DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL, laying down minimum rules to prevent and counter the facilitation of unauthorised entry, transit and stay in the Union, and replacing Council Directive 2002/90/EC and Council Framework Decision 2002/946 JHA
Communication Activities
Communication activities (events, campaigns, publications, etc.) related to the above-mentioned EU policy areas: Participation in hearings of committees in the European Parliament or in plenary sessions.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
SOS MEDITERRANEE is a European network made up of associations in Italy, Germany, France, and Switzerland that support search and rescue operations at sea, as well as awareness-raising and advocacy activities. Its work is grounded in the mobilization of citizens across different European countries who wish to express solidarity with people forced to flee inhumane and unacceptable conditions, risking their lives by crossing the Mediterranean on unsafe boats.
Organisation Members
SOS MEDITERRANEE France SOS MEDITERRANEE Switzerland SOS MEDITERRANEE Germany SOS MEDITERRANEE Italy
Additional Information
SOS MEDITERRANEE IT has not received any donations representing 10% of the total budget and exceeding 10,000 euros, as SOS MEDITERRANEE IT. is financed through small donations.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.