Nevertheless, at least nine countries (France, Italy, Spain, Romania, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Slovenia and Luxembourg) have agreed to use the "enhanced cooperation" method for this matter, which would enable them to proceed on their own.
Katru gadu Eiropas Parlaments piešķir Saharova balvu par domas brīvību personām un organizācijām, kas sniegušas nozīmīgu devumu cīņā pret apspiešanu, neiecietību un netaisnību.