On the case of José Daniel Ferrer García in Cuba
B-10-2024-0049
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Adam Bielan, Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Carlo Fidanza, Ondřej Krutílek, Veronika Vrecionová, Alberico Gambino
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This resolution concerns the case of José Daniel Ferrer García in Cuba. It calls for his immediate release and condemns systematic human rights violations by the Cuban regime.¶¶ It demands the release of all political prisoners, an end to repression, and the suspension of laws contrary to basic rights, as well as guarantees of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.¶¶¶ It calls for a binding plebiscite on a democratic transition and for the EU to suspend all financing and concessions to Cuban regime institutions until these conditions are met.¶¶
Key points
- Calls on the Cuban government to immediately release José Daniel Ferrer.¶
- Condemns systematic human rights violations by the Cuban regime against protesters, dissidents, religious leaders, activists, and artists, and the lack of religious freedom.¶
- Expresses concern at the increase in political prisoners, calling Cuba the biggest prison for political activists in Latin America.¶
- Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of individuals detained for exercising human rights, dismissal of unjust charges, and support for the return of exiles.
- Calls for the elimination of all EU financing and concessions directed through Cuban regime institutions.¶
- Insists that before re-establishing economic relations with Cuban institutions, the EU must verify compliance with three prerequisites: release of all political prisoners, end of repression, and suspension of laws contrary to basic rights.¶
- Demands full guarantees of freedom of expression and peaceful association for the Cuban people.¶
- Calls for a binding plebiscite with electoral guarantees on the transition to a democratic, multi-party system.¶
Who is affected
- The Cuban government and its institutions, which are called on to release prisoners and face potential suspension of EU financing.¶¶
- Political prisoners and dissidents in Cuba, who would benefit from release and guarantees of rights.¶¶
- The European Union, which is called on to suspend financing and verify conditions before re-establishing relations.¶
Figures and deadlines
- Over 830 cases of arbitrary detentions by August 2024, compared to 800 in 2023.¶