Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002407/2025
to the Council
Rule 144
Anthony Smith (The Left), Pernando Barrena Arza (The Left), Estrella Galán (The Left), Rudi Kennes (The Left), Leila Chaibi (The Left), Arash Saeidi (The Left)
On 6 May 2025, Parliament debated the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement with Cuba in plenary. During the debate, Ms Kaja Kallas stated: ‘The agreement is not the silver bullet. We all understand that. But in the face of economic distress and shifting geopolitical dynamics, it remains the European Union’s best shot at promoting our values, defending our interests and supporting reform.’
With those words, the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy made it clear that she was in favour of the agreement remaining in place, contrary to the demands of right-wing and far-right parliamentary groups, which had advocated for the breakdown of relations with Cuba at the September 2024 plenary session.
In light of Ms Kaja Kallas’ statements, can the Council of the European Union confirm that it is also opposed to any breakdown of political dialogue with the Republic of Cuba?
Submitted: 16.6.2025