MEPs voicing solidarity with the Iranian opposition convention

• IRAN NEWS
• 6/19/2018

MEP President Beatriz Becerra Basterra & MEP Emma McClarkin

Reported by: PMOI/MEK staff writer

June 19, 2018 - A growing number of European Parliament Members are expressing their solidarity and support for the Iranian opposition’s upcoming convention in Paris scheduled for June 30^th.

Emma McClarkin first elected as one of the UK representative to EP back in 2009

MEP Emma McClarkin was first elected as one of the United Kingdom’s representatives back in 2009. She was re-elected in 2014 as one of two Conservative MEPs for the East Midlands.

“The people of Iran want real change from the protests in January. We have seen that you want an end to oppression that you want freedom and democracy to come to Iran and an end of the oppression by the regime and their security forces,” she said.

Emma McClarkin – Member of the European Parliament

“On the 30th of June I’m delighted that the Iranian community will be meeting in Paris. The freedom of expression that you experienced there hopefully will inspire you to express those very real wishes that you have for real change in Iran. We in the European Parliament will be participating. We’ll be watching. We will be listening and we will always be supporting a free Iran.”

MEP President Beatriz Becerra Basterra announced her support for the Iranian opposition conference

MEP President Beatriz Becerra Basterra announced her support for the Iranian opposition conference.

Madrid-born is a Spanish liberal-democratic writer and politician. She is currently the Vice-Chair of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights and is a member of the Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

MEP President Beatriz Becerra Basterra

“I am particularly encouraged by the role women play in leading many of these protests. I think Maryam_Rajavi President-elect of NCRI, whom I have met several times, is a role model for many women who want to stand up for their rights in Iran,” she said.

“From all indications, we can see that after four decades of brutal &anti-women rule of the mullahs, change is about to come to Iran. Ppl of Iran have said it clearly: We don’t want to be ruled by these fanatics who have ruined the country in all these years!

“I therefore believe that the Grand Gathering of the Iranian opposition that will be held in Paris on 30 June, can be a turning point towards democratic change in Iran. So, I urge everyone to come to the rally to join voices in support of a free Iran.”

Visit this website for more information on the Iranian opposition convention.