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In its regular evaluation of the EU's common position on Cuba, the Council always underlines its approach of open and constructive dialogue with Cuba on all matters of common interest. The Council has reiterated that the objectives of the policy of the European Union on Cuba remain the encouragement of a process of transition to a pluralist democracy and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, sustainable economic recovery and a better standard of living for the population. The ΕU monitors the situation in Cuba on a regular basis.
As soon as it learned of the recent wave of arrests, the presidency, on behalf of the European Union, issued public statements and proceeded with intense
towards Havana. In their bilateral contacts with the Cuban authorities, the Member States protested strongly about the arrests. The Council has taken due account of the resolution passed by the European Union on 10 April, which reinforces the EU's position against these measures.
At its meeting on 14 April, the Council of the European Union approved the following conclusions:
‘The Council condemns the recent actions of the Cuban authorities, notably the executions, the large-scale arrests of dissidents, the unfair trials and the arbitrary and excessive sentences imposed. It calls for the immediate release of all political prisoners. These latest developments, which mark a further deterioration in the human rights situation in Cuba, will affect the EU's relationship with Cuba and the prospects for increased cooperation. The Council will keep the situation under close review.’
The ΕU also supported a resolution on the human rights situation in Cuba which was passed within the framework of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. As a general comment, the presidency of the ΕU issued a declaration stating that the ΕU condemns the large-scale arrests, the unfair summary trials and the arbitrary and excessive sentences imposed on numerous dissidents for peacefully expressing their political, religious and social opinions and because they were exercising their right to take full and equal part in public life.
Consequently, the ΕU demands that those persons, whom it considers prisoners of conscience, be released without delay and also calls for the immediate release of all political prisoners. It is also deeply concerned at the continuing repression of members of the opposition.
The ΕU roundly condemns the recent executions of Cuban citizens carried out following summary trials and expresses its regret that the moratorium on the death penalty in the country has come to an end.
These latest developments, which mark a further deterioration in the human rights situation in the country, will affect the ΕU's relationship with Cuba and the prospects for increased cooperation. The ΕU will monitor violations of personal and political rights, which continue to affect the Union's relationship with Cuba, very closely.
I should like to close by pointing out that the ΕU will continue to keep the situation under close review, especially as regards the possible exercise of legal recourse for the 78 persons convicted."@en1
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