MEPs accused of breaking Maldives visa rules

The group presented themselves as an official delegation, a Maldives ambassador said.

EU sanctions and the Maldives: A Q&A

The government has been warned “not to get caught up in its own propaganda.”

EU warned Maldives of sanctions this month, says president

The European Union has previously spoken of ‘targeted measures’ against the Maldives.

EU delegation to assess election recommendations

The 2014 EU Mission to the Maldives published a report recommending steps to ensure the transparency of campaign financing, promote the participation of women and reduce the risk of vote-buying.

Maldives opposition seeks EU help for free and fair election in 2018

The EU delegation’s visit comes after the European Parliament adopted a resolution earlier this month urging the Maldivian authorities to reform the judiciary, release political prisoners, and to guarantee the constitutional rights to freedom of speech and assembly.

US, EU and Canada condemn fresh crackdown on Maldives opposition

In a joint statement, the US, EU and Canada said urged the government to let the opposition conduct its activities without fear of intimidation or incarceration.

No-confidence vote: roundup of reactions

The opposition alliance cried foul and western democracies expressed concern with “irregularities” but the government insisted that the vote was “free, fair, and transparent.”

The Maldives must maintain its proud history of not executing people

“At present, the lack of confidence in due process means that the risk of the execution of an innocent man or woman is greater than ever,” writes Paul Godfrey, Chargé d’Affaires of the European Union delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

EU demanded same sex marriage, freedom of religion, claim ministers

EU elections observers recommend legislation to improve future polls

EU Election Observation Mission reveals monitoring plans

Week in review: February 22– 28

EU concern over Supreme Court’s action against Elections Commission

Germany grants €3million for climate protection project

“We in the EU should apply maximum pressure to reverse this judicial coup,” says European MP

International observers should “help, not hinder” state institutions: Foreign Ministry

“Difficult” to consider elections credible unless Nasheed is allowed to contest: European Union

Climate Change Trust Fund receives money for new projects

Climate change trust fund money not delayed, says surprised EU

EU’s Commissioner for Climate Action departs Maldives