On the occasion of âWorld Day against the Death Penaltyâ, which marks the 35th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, Jean-Marc Ayrault, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development and Harlem DĂ©sir, Minister of State for European Affairs, will meet with Stavros Lambrinidis, EU Special Representative for Human Rights.
Under discussion will be the unwavering commitment of France and the EU in support of the universal abolition of the death penalty and the importance of working together to achieve this goal. They will also review the overall human rights situation around the world, especially in the countries where they are most under threat.
At Jean-Marc Ayraultâs invitation, Stavros Lambrinidis will take part in the âJournalists and abolitionâ event at the Quai dâOrsay. Through this event, France is lending its support to the âEU4HumanRightsâ initiative led by Federica Mogherini, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Mr. Lambrinidis.
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