The developments in Russia, #Belarus, the worrying situation in the #EasternMediterranean & geopolitical implications of #COVID19 topped EPP Foreign Affairs ministers meeting in the framework of #Gymnich meetings.
EPP Foreign Affairs minister discussed the recent developments in Russia including the poisoning of Alexei @navalny and expressing their deep concern and supporting for the need for a swift, transparent and independent investigation.
The EPP FA ministers reiterated their strong support to the Belarusian people who fight for their legitimate rights, freedom & democracy, calling on Belarusian authorities to stop violence & to immediately release leaders of the Coordination Council & all political prisoners.
Turkey’s escalating illegal activities in the #EasternMediterranean, which violate the sovereign rights of #Cyprus and #Greece and international law & destabilize the region were also discussed by the EPP Foreign Affairs Ministers.
They deplored that Turkey has yet to respond to repeated EU calls to cease illegal activities. Given the continuing escalation, the EU must immediately respond, including by adopting an enhanced regime of restrictive measures.
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EPP welcomes China’s participation in global efforts to develop a #COVID19 vaccine.
We also recognise China’s attempts to control global narrative on COVID-19, deflect criticism of its own handling of the crisis & erode citizens’ trust in national & EU institutions
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EPP calls for
👉an independent investigation into human rights violations against Uyghurs in Xinjiang
👉release of imprisoned human rights defenders, dissidents & others, incl. 🇸🇪citizen Gui Minhai
👉free access to Tibet
👉the finalisation of EU’s Global Sanctions Regime
EPP President @donaldtuskEPP chaired a meeting of the party presidency to prepare for next week's summit & #EaP Leaders' Meeting. They also discussed recent international developments & continued cooperation as #COVID19 lockdown measures are eased across the #EU.
EU Health Sovereignty is needed for #COVID19 challenges & future threats:
EPP is concerned by the Chinese Communist Party's recent propaganda & disinformation efforts; EPP condemns the CCP’s suppression of freedoms in Hong Kong and reiterates support for ‘One Country, Two Systems’ principle for Hong Kong citizens.
💬Dear friends, it is with deep emotion that I address you at #EPPZagreb today, in my final speech as EPP President. The end of a mandate is always an opportunity to reflect, to take stock of your successes & failures.
💬A priority as EPP President has been building a closer cooperation with #WesternBalkans countries. We honour the late President Martens by continuing to defend the European path of the #WesternBalkans, said @JosephDaul
💬My proudest achievement has been ensuring the #EPP remains united. We are a family of many different perspectives but one that remains true to our founders Christian Democratic values, European commitment & faith in the social market economy, said @JosephDaul at #EPPZagreb
💬Welcome our leaders, delegates, guests & the press to #Zagreb as we kick off our 2-day #EPPZagreb Congress. It's an important Congress as @EPP delegates will elect a new leadership & vote on the party's stance on important policies.
💬With a new President and a new Presidency, the @EPP enters a new era. EPP was once again victorious in #EP2019 European elections & managed to elect again an EPP Commission President, but we must now change too to improve & adapt to new realities
💬I couldn't be more proud to sit next to PM @AndrejPlenkovic today. I have followed his ascent from the beginning of his career in the @Europarl_EN & I knew he would leave a mark and make history for #Croatia. PM #Plenkovic' leadership & vision is praised at home & in Europe
EPP Pres. @JosephDaul is at Moldova State University in #Chisinau to meet the next 🇲🇩 generations to discuss the importance of their involvement in the reforms that #Moldova is undertaking. He was met by Dean Gheorghe Ciocanu & was honoured to sign the university's guestbook
@JosephDaul 💬Today's young generation are fortunate to have pro-European leaders committed to the democratic future of #Moldova built on #RuleOfLaw, equal justice for all & prosperity. This change can only happen with the energy & ideas of the 🇲🇩 youth, said EPP President @JosephDaul
@JosephDaul 💬#Moldova is at a historic turning point but it is important to be patient. Things do not change over night, completely reforming a country takes time & patience. When a law is passed it must be implemented & the results are not seen immediately, said EPP President @JosephDaul