The debate, which began with High Representative Kaja Kallas remaining silent on the US embargo, soon descended into an outpouring of anti-communism, attacks, and threats directed against Cuba. These, however, were firmly answered by both the KKE MEP and other MEPs.
In his speech, the KKE MEP stated:
“Ms. Kallas, have you heard nothing about the US embargo and its consequences? Truly?
Today, yet another debate serving political expediency is taking place in the European Parliament, at a time when the US is intensifying the blockade against the Cuban people and escalating its threats, even to the point of military aggression against Cuba.
This is yet further proof that the EU and its institutions are complicit in the intervention against an independent state, with the aim of overturning the choices of its people and the achievements of the Cuban Revolution.
The report on alleged human rights violations is not only hypocritical and fabricated, but also serves as a pretext for US aggression against Cuba and the continuation of the criminal blockade, which deprives the people of water, electricity, medicines, and fuel, putting countless human lives at risk.
Now is the time for the peoples of Europe and the entire world to strengthen their solidarity with the Cuban people. Every attempt at intervention on the island must be condemned and prevented; the criminal blockade must be brought to an end; and Cuba’s inclusion on the despicable list of state sponsors of terrorism must be revoked.
For decades, the Cuban people have resisted the criminal plans of the US, defending their homeland, their achievements, and the path opened by their Revolution. Cuba is not alone. Cuba will prevail.”
