Closing statement by Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, on the Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter, extract from the plenary session of the EP
On 1 April 2025, Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, participated in the Plenary Session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. During her address to the Parliament, Kaja Kallas stressed the state of human rights and democracy, highlighting the challenges posed by violations of international law and the rise of authoritarian regimes. She emphasised the EU's commitment to supporting human rights defenders and promoting democracy, citing the extension of the Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy and a new funding package. Kaja Kallas underscored the importance of defending the rules-based international order, particularly in the face of conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. She reiterated the EU's support for the International Criminal Court and its global sanctions regime to address human rights abuses. Kallas also highlighted the role of EU election observation missions in promoting democratic governance and expressed her commitment to working with the European Parliament to uphold human rights and democracy worldwide.This video shows the closing speech by Kaja Kallas.
