On Wednesday 28 April, MEPs denounced Chinese sanctions against some of their colleagues and members of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights.
“The sanctions are not only targeted against individuals and entities, but also principles: freedom of discussion, respect for contradictory opinions, promotion of fundamental rights”, said Emmanuel Maurel (The Left, France).
Undaunted by these measures, MEPs threatened not to vote for the EU-China investment agreement.
“Let...