On February 4, the International Federation for Human Rights and the Vietnam Committee on Human Rights filed a complaint with the European Commission, claiming that Vietnam's crackdown on human rights defenders undermines the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). VCHR president Penelope Faulkner highlighted the need for the EU to hold Vietnam accountable. Critics argue that the EU has been ineffective in enforcing human rights conditions within trade agreements, leading to calls for binding measures to ensure compliance. The situation reflects a broader skepticism about the effectiveness of trade as a leverage for promoting social change.
"It is high time the EU held Vietnam accountable for these gross violations of the trade agreement. Vietnamese defenders must feel safe and free..."
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