Without any justification, Von der Leyen hands out another cheque of €1.5 billion to Sisi. Without any prior report to Parliament.
A middle finger towards human rights, parliamentary democracy and the Egyptian people. Outrageous.
The EU must act upon its values, and not serve as a cash machine.
Tineke Strik
Egypt is a central and stable partner for Europe in a region in turmoil.
We are swiftly delivering on our 2024 partnership.
With €1.5 billion to be issued this month to further support Egypt’s reform agenda.
And some 8 billion in investments already mobilised.
