The President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, called on the Chinese and Hong Kong authorities, on Thursday 9 July, to respect their international commitments and fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, following the entry into force of the National Security Law (see EUROPE B12521A18).
“What was once a democratic reality where the Rule of law, fundamental freedoms and a high degree of autonomy were part of everyday life, now risks being lost forever”, he denounced at the opening of...