Asked if a decision to release #DeLima and rejoin the #ICC would boost the #Philippines' chances of continuing to enjoy the #EU trading incentives, Neumann said that would be “a strong sign in which direction the country wants to move." #HumanRights #EUTrade #FreeDeLima #EJK #DrugWar

EU chief #UrsulaVonDerLeyen visits Philippines after rough ties with ex-president (Duterte)
https://m.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/eu-chief-ursula-von-der-leyen-visits-philippines-after-rough-ties-with-ex-president-articleshow.html

"In a letter to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, EU lawmakers from the subcommittee on human rights said the latest developments on De Lima’s case violate the Philippine government’s commitment to the international treaty on political rights." #Philippines #FreeDeLima

#EU lawmakers reiterate call for #DeLima's release or lose GSP+ tariff perks
https://www.rappler.com/nation/european-union-lawmakers-reiterate-call-de-lima-release-essential-gsp/

"#MANILA, #Philippines – Releasing detained opposition leader and former senator Leila de Lima and returning to the International Criminal Court (#ICC) would be strong indications that the Philippines would want to continue its privileges granted by the Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), the #EuropeanParliament said."

Freeing #DeLima 'strong sign' that PH wants to continue GSP+ perks
https://www.rappler.com/nation/european-parliament-says-freeing-de-lima-strong-sign-philippines-wants-continue-gsp-perks/