This week, the European Parliament discussed the human rights situation in Iran. The country’s regime has been oppressing Iranian citizens for decades – but civil society is active and stands up to repression.
Groups such as “Fridays for Future Iran” or the Iranian #MeToo movement show great courage every day in their fight against oppressive government measures.
The message of my plenary speech was: As long as the people of Iran oppose the regime day after day, it is our duty as the EU to support their cause and protect them
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More InformationYoung people in Iran aren’t living on a different planet. They are part of global movements and they challenge the regime.
