Statements of Support (2003-2013) / European People’s Party

“The handling of these and several other cases exposes deep weaknesses in Russia’s justice system. The release of these people will be a benchmark of Russia’s success combating ‘legal nihilism’. The EU-Russia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement should be contingent upon resolution of rule-of-law issues including the issue of political prisoners”

Urszula Gacek MEP (PPE-DE), December 2008