Lastly, MEPs deplore "the fact that the EU has often applied its sanctions policy inconsistently, by treating third countries differently even though their human rights and democratic records are similar, and thus triggering criticism for applying 'double standards'".
Parlaments pauž nožēlu par to, ka ES savu sankciju politiku bieži vien ir piemērojusi nekonsekventi, izturoties pret trešām valstīm atšķirīgi.