Egypt. The EU calls for a rapid return to the democratic process
(BRUSSELS2) The European Union reacted with the voice of Lady Ashton to the military "coup" in Egypt and the dismissal of President Mohamed Morsi from power.
Return to the democratic process
The High Representative for Foreign Affairs, called, in a press release which has just been released to the press, " all parties " in Egypt " to promptly return to the democratic process, including the holding of free and fair presidential and legislative elections and the approval of a Constitution, to do so in a fully inclusive manner, so as to enable the country to resume and complete its democratic transition” (*). Previously, she had assured follow closely the developments in Egypt”. “I am fully aware of the deep divisions in society, popular demands for political change and efforts to negotiate a compromise ».
No condemnation of the coup
The EU, however, refrained from condemning the coup and asking for the military to withdraw from power, even asking them to be the guarantors of security. " I strongly condemn all acts of violence, and offer my condolences to the families of the victims. We urge the security forces to do everything in their power to protect the lives and well-being of Egyptian citizens. I call on all parties to exercise restraint. »
Respect for fundamental rights
“I hope the new administration will be fully inclusive and reiterate the importance of ensuring full respect for fundamental rights, freedoms and the rule of law and will hold the authorities to account. The European Union remains firmly committed to supporting the Egyptian people in their aspirations for democracy and inclusive governance she finishes. Not a word, however, of the arrests of journalists or the suspension of Al Jazaira.
(*) “I am closely following developments in Egypt and am fully aware of the deep divisions in society, popular demands for political change and efforts at brokering a compromise. I urge all sides to rapidly return to the democratic process, including the holding of free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections and the approval of a constitution, to be done in a fully inclusive manner, so as to permit the country to resume and complete its democratic transition. I hope that the new administration will be fully inclusive and reiterate the importance of ensuring full respect for fundamental rights, freedoms, and the rule of law and will hold the authorities to account for this. I strongly condemn all violent acts, offer my condolences to the families of the victims, and urge the security forces to do everything in their power to protect the lives and well-being of Egyptian citizens. I call on all sides to exercise maximum restraint. The European Union remains unequivocally committed to supporting the Egyptian people in their aspirations to democracy and inclusive governance."Comments : the European Union still has difficulty understanding the phenomena of political Islamism, which is winning elections in the southern countries (Algeria, Palestine with Hamas in 2006 and now the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt). It also has difficulty positioning itself against the military who present themselves sometimes as guarantors or even restorers of democracy (cf. Niger), but sometimes also as one of its strongest opponents, even gravediggers. The current Egyptian situation does not escape these contradictions and difficulties.
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