ENDING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH RUSSIA IS A LOSE-LOSE MODEL

The EU Parliament adopted by a large majority a report on the state of EU-Russia relations stating that in the current international context the EU has no choice but to “critically re-assess” its relations with Russia.

The non-legislative report was adopted by 494 votes in favour (71%), 135 against (19%) and 69 abstentions (10%). Only the radical left / communists, eurosceptics and the nationalists opposed the final text.