Italian version at the bottom (only the text of the mail)
Versión española abajo (solo texto del mail)
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Very likely you have all heard about Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi's declaration on the belarussian dictator Alexander Lukashenko .
Besides the seriousness of Berlusconi's words, extremely dangerous for the potential democratic transition of Belarus, I have been shocked by the deafening silence on the part of the European institutions . Therefore, with my friends from "JEF Catalunya" (always very active against Lukashenko's regime), I have prepared an email to be sent to the recently named President of the EU Council, Mister Herman Van Rompuy , calling for his immediate intervention in the debate. I hereby attach for your information the text of the letter: obviously, everybody is free to use the text as a draft for a similar email to be sent to President Van Rompuy.
PS: please notice that we have also tried, unsuccesfully, to involve JEF Europe and JEF Italy in this activity . The former hasn't replied to our proposal, whilst the latter rejected our suggestion of joint activity. A true pity, in my opinion, and a wasted opportunity.
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Text of the mail:
For the kind attention of
Mr. HERMAN VAN ROMPUY
President of the European Council
Dear President,
The recent visit of the President of the Italian government, Silvio Berlusconi, to Minsk (Belarus) has transformed into an incredible defence of President Alexander Lukashenko, a man that the European Union defines as "the last European dictator" and "persona non grata on European soil". As you well know, Berlusconi has praised Lukashenko, stating that "the people love him, as shown by the latest election results, which are recognized the world over."
The words of President Berlusconi are not just offensive towards the Belarusians that suffer under the regime established by Lukashenko, but also for the rest of Europe that believes in liberty and defend democratic values.
Nevertheless, in our opinion the deafening silence on the part of the European institutions is even more serious: Ludz Gullner, spokesperson of the High Representative for foreign policy of the EU, Catherine Ashton, has made no declaration beyond "no comment" on the part of the Council.
JEF - Young European Federalists of Catalunya, as a Europhile organization that promotes the defence of democracy, and which has always actively condemned the Lukashenko regime, calls for immediate public declarations denouncing the Belarusian dictatorship and the declarations of President Berlusconi, establishing a clear line on the part of the EU in favour of democracy and human rights.
We thank you in advance for your attention.
With our best regards,
European Federalist Joventut de Catalunya
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the attention of
HERMAN VAN ROMPUY
President of the Council of Europe
Dear President,
the recent visit of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in Minsk (Belarus) has turned in an incredible spot in favor of President Alexander Lukashenko, presonaggio that the European Union calls "Europe's last dictator" and "persona non grata on European soil." As you know well, Mr Berlusconi has praised President Lukashenko, saying "the people love him, as evidenced by recent election results, which are recognized all over the world."
The words of Mr Berlusconi is not only offensive to the people of Belarus who suffer the Lukashenko regime, but also for all of us who believe in Europe in freedom and defend the values \u200b\u200bof democracy.
Without doubt, but perhaps more importantly, in our opinion, the deafening silence of the European institutions on the story: Ludza Gullner, spokesman High Representative for EU Foreign Policy Catherine Ashton, said nothing less than "not c 'is no comment "by the Council.
JEF Catalunya -European as an association that defends the values \u200b\u200bof democracy and still very active in the condemnation of the Lukashenko regime, he asks her to publicly state his objection and immediately the dictatorship in Belarus and the statements of Mr Berlusconi, thus establishing a clear line of EU to promote democracy and human rights.
Thanking advance for the attention given us send our best regards.
JEF Catalunya
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A la atención de
Sr. HERMAN VAN ROMPUY
President of the Council of Europe
Dear President,
the recent visit of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to Minsk (Belarus) has become an incredible defense of President Alexander Lukashenko, a man that the European Union defines as "Europe's last dictator" and " persona non grata European soil. "As you well know, Berlusconi has praised President Lukashenko, saying " the people he loves, as evidenced by recent election results, known around the world. "
The words of President Berlusconi is not only offensive to the Belarusians who have the system introduced by Lukashenko, but also to the rest of the Europeans who believe in freedom and defend the values democracy.
however, is more serious still, in our opinion, the deafening silence of the European institutions: Ludza Gullne , spokesman of the High Representative for EU foreign policy Catherine Ashton, said nothing less than "no comment" from the Council.
"JEF - Young European Federalists de Catalunya" as an association Europe that promotes the defense of democracy, always very active in condemning the Lukashenko regime, state asks and immediately publicly condemn the Belarus dictatorship and the statements of Mr Berlusconi, establishing a clear line of the EU in favor of democracy and human rights.
Thank you in advance for your attention.
Yours sincerely,
European Federalist Joventut de Catalunya
