Source: European Parliament
The EU has repeatedly called on Azerbaijan to release those who have been detained for exercising their fundamental rights, including journalists, human rights defenders, and political activists.
The EU continues to engage and raise these issues with Azerbaijan as part of the human rights dialogue and bilaterally, including at the highest level. Any decision relating to sanctions is for the Council to make by unanimity.
In parallel, the EU continues to call upon Azerbaijan to ensure the rights of Karabakh Armenians, including their right to return to their homes without intimidation and discrimination.
The EU remains fully committed to facilitating dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan to achieve lasting and sustainable peace, including through political and financial support.
EU engagement with Azerbaijan remains instrumental in order to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the South Caucasus through regional cooperation, including in the context of the normalisation process between Azerbaijan and Armenia.