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State of EU-Russia Political Relations

Summary

A report assessing the deteriorating relations between the EU and Russia, highlighting human rights violations and breaches of international law. It calls for continued sanctions and a more resilient EU policy.
10 12.03.2019
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energy
economy
civil law
government
human rights
public safety
european union
administrative law
international relations
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The illegal occupation of Crimea and involvement in armed conflicts in Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova are viewed as direct violations of international law.
  • There is deep concern regarding the crackdown on political opposition, media freedom, and human rights defenders within Russia.
  • The EU faces significant threats from hybrid warfare, including cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns aimed at destabilizing European societies.
  • The EU's dependency on Russian gas is a strategic vulnerability that requires diversification through the European Energy Union.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the state of EU-Russia political relations State of EU-Russia political relations
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