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MEPs outraged by harsh sentencing of Belarusian opposition figures

Leading MEPs condemn the sentencing of Syarhei Tsikhanouski, Mikalai Statkevich and other leading opposition figures to long prison terms in Belarus. “We are outraged by...

MEPs call for more sanctions against Belarus following ‘Ryanair hijacking’

Parliament calls on the EU to punish those involved in forcing a plane to land in Minsk on 23 May and in the detention...

MEPS urge Cuban authorities to immediately release all political prisoners

The situation regarding human rights and democracy in Cuba has not improved and has not led to any substantial and tangible positive results, warn...

Putin’s sabre-rattling cannot cover his weakness says EPP

The EPP Group calls on Russia to stop threatening Ukraine, to release political prisoners, and refrain from attacks on EU soil. “The EU has to...

S&Ds: EU should suspend negotiations with Azerbaijan

Last weekend Azerbaijani authorities violently dispersed peaceful rallies organised by the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF), an umbrella organisation of opposition parties, and...

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European Commission greenlights Romanian aid for energy-intensive companies

The European Commission approved an aid scheme from Romania...

Focus on Chinese freighter as investigations into possible sabotage of Baltic undersea cables continue

As Baltic nations pursue their inquiries into whether the...

Latvia promotes UN Security Council candidacy in Dublin

On 19 November 2024, the Embassy of Latvia in...

Norwegian fund supports rule of law, democracy and human rights promotion in Europe

A new fund totalling over EUR 300 million will...

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