EU roept Egyptische overheid op om maatschappelijke organisaties meer ruimte te geven (en)
Met dank overgenomen van Raad van de Europese Unie (Raad) i, gepubliceerd op woensdag 1 februari 2012.
EUROPEAN UNION
Brussels, 1 February 2012
Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on the continued crackdown on civil society in Egypt
The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today:
"As Egypt moves forward in its democratic transition, it is vital to allow civil society organizations to play their crucial role as a pillar of a modern, open and democratic society. The EU urges the Egyptian authorities to ensure that any inspections of civil society organisations which receive foreign funding be done in line with appropriate legal procedures. The EU calls on the Egyptian authorities to respect Freedom of Association and to adopt a Law on Associations and Foundations which will be consistent with international standards."