Students from Serbia were nominated for the Sakharov Prize, which is awarded for freedom of opinion
After being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, students from Serbia they were nominated for another international award - the Sakharov Prize, which is awarded for freedom of expression.
The students were nominated for the Sakharov award by the group Renew Europe, stating that their struggle reflects the key principles of the European Union and that it represents "an inspiration beyond the borders of Serbia."
"Serbian students have inspired the young, but also those who are not so young. I feel only admiration for them who fight for human dignity and the rule of law. They inspire not only the Western Balkans, but also the whole of Europe," said MP Helmut Brandstetter during the presentation of the candidates in to the European Parliament.
"Brave young people who opposed the totalitarian regime"
He pointed out that Serbian students are brave young people who oppose the totalitarian regime, risking their own safety.
Brandstetter added that we need young people from Serbia who will fight for Europe and European values, against those who fight on the side of China or Russia and their interests.
Member of Parliament Irena Joveva pointed out that the student struggle has been going on for 11 months, despite the oppression of the regime, which she judged to be more and more similar to Belarus. She also reminded that the students are facing arrests, so they have to go on a hunger strike.
"With their courage, they are also fighting for the whole of Europe. We must not allow them to lose hope in European values", stated Joveva.
Eight candidates were presented at a joint session of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Development and the Subcommittee on Human Rights.
The President of the Foreign Affairs Committee, David McAllister, pointed out that human rights and freedom of expression are fundamental values that must be promoted in the current world circumstances.
"At a time when democracy is threatened all over the world, when lives are being lost because of it, this award has a special importance," said McAllister.
After the presentation of the candidates, the respective committees in the European Parliament will vote on the list of three candidates on October 16. The winner will be chosen at the end of October by the Conference of Presidents, which consists of EP President Roberta Metzola and leaders of political groups.
The prize will be awarded at the December session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Among the nominees is Charlie Kirk
Among the candidates is the murdered American activist Charlie Kirk, who was nominated by the Europe of Sovereign Nations group, led by the Alternative for Germany party.
"He advocated the exchange of opinions even with the biggest opponents. He advocated freedom of thought and speech," said MP Mark Jongen.
He added that it was shameful that the European Parliament did not honor Kirk with a minute of silence, and the Sakharov Prize would be a way to send a different message and correct the injustice.
"Those who consider Kirk's beliefs fascist are doing injustice to an extraordinary human being and are undermining the foundations of Western civilization. This civilization is unthinkable without Christianity and a peaceful way of resolving conflicts," Jongen said.
Other groups in the EP nominated Palestinian journalists and humanitarian workers, the Pride Parade in Budapest and dissidents in Georgia and Algeria for the award.
The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought has been awarded since 1988 and is the highest European award for work for the freedom of human rights.
Every year in September, MPs and political groups nominate candidates, and each candidate must have the support of at least 40 MEPs, and one MP can only support one candidate.
Source: FoNet
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