Resolution on Russia and the case of Alexei Navalny

Summary

The European Parliament condemns the politically motivated sentencing of Alexei Navalny and his brother, calling for an end to the crackdown on civil society in Russia.
10 15.01.2015
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government
human rights
political party
international relations

Key points

  • Condemnation of the legal proceedings against Alexei Navalny and his brother Oleg Navalny, which are viewed as politically motivated.
  • Concerns regarding the lack of judicial independence and the failure to uphold constitutional standards in Russia.
  • The suppression of the right to freedom of assembly and expression.
  • Criticism of the use of 'foreign agent' legislation to target and dismantle independent human rights organizations like Memorial.
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