The European Parliament has called on the European Union to boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

the European Parliament Asked the European Union to strengthen the diplomatic and political boycott against Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. The petition comes after the approval of three resolutions condemning the violation of “fundamental freedoms” in Hong Kong by the situation there Kazakhstan and “the political crisis in Sudan”.

“Parlayment Strongly condemns the deterioration of human rights In Hong Kong, which includes severe restrictions on freedom of expression, freedom of association and freedom of the press. Members of the European Parliament have called on the Hong Kong government to release all political prisoners and drop charges against everyone Peaceful protesters arrested In recent years,” they noted in the decision.

For this reason, “Members of the European Parliament are calling for a diplomatic and political boycott of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.” The European Parliament, in addition, urges “the Council to impose specific sanctions against officials in Hong Kong and China responsible for the current repression of human rights, as well as against companies complicit in these abuses.” The text was approved by 585 votes to 46, with 41 abstentions.

Request by MEPs to add to the announced diplomatic boycott The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom against China. Later Japan also joined that diplomatic boycott which, although it allows athletes to attend the competition, means there is no political representative in the stands. The European Union and its member states have, for the time being, taken no common position. In the case of Spain, the intention is to follow the direction set by the European partners.

very difficult games

China already announced on its day that those who join the boycott “They will pay for their sins“.”The United States is trying to disrupt the games because of its ideological bias, lies and rumours. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said the boycott would make people around the world see their evil intentions more clearly, and further erode their credibility and morals. Zhao Lijian.

However, pressure on the event continues to build a few days before it even begins. The Winter Olympics will start on February 4 and will run until the 20th. Security measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 will be a sign of the event’s development and will mean no spectators in the stands as expected. The first moment.

To the diplomatic boycott and health security measures will be added in the absence of players from NFL, which aims to make this Olympic Games one of the most complex events for China in terms of its organization at the sporting level. The decision, confirmed by the American League, means the ice hockey stars will lose during the Olympics.

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