Turning to the turmoil and political protest in Iran since last year's disputed elections, MEPs from all sides paid tribute to the courage and vibrancy of the protestors and condemned the regime's repression of protest and dissent.
„Mani ievēlēja Eiropas Parlamentā, jo es izteicu kritiku par savu valsti,” teica Marītje Shāke (Liberaļu grupa, Nīderlande), „taču Irānā tas nebūtu iespējams”.