EU and European Governments on the issue of Human Rights in Turkey after the failed Coup

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Statement by EU High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini:

“EU calls authorities to respect Rule of Law, Human Rights and fundamental Freedoms under any circumstances” July 21, 2016 © EU/Dutch MFA

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Norway Børge Brende:       “Norway strongly underlines that Turkish authorities must respect Rule of Law, Human Rights and fundamental Freedoms under state of emergency.” July 21, 2016 ©MFA of Norway

Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström of Sweden:    “Serious and unacceptable development in Turkey. Death penalty makes EU membership impossible.” July 21, 2016 © MFA of Sweden

Minister for Foreign Affairs Sebastian Kurz of Austria:           “The development in Turkey is alarming. I have summoned the Turkish Ambassador to the MFA today.” July 21, 2016 © MFA of Austria

The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz:          “ Turkey is on the way to become One-Person State.”  Interview on the Tagesschau.de July 19, 2016