Macao: Statement by the Spokesperson on the disqualification of candidates for the Legislative Assembly elections

31.07.2021
Brussels

The Macao authorities have disqualified 21 candidates from running for the Legislative Assembly elections in September. This is a detrimental step that runs counter to the rights guaranteed in Macao’s Basic Law. It undermines political pluralism and curtails democratic debate.

The European Union calls for protected rights and freedoms to be upheld in Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) and for the September Legislative Assembly elections to be open to candidates from across the political spectrum.

Nabila Massrali
Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
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Peter Stano
Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
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