For the European Union, the sudden death last week in a Siberian prison of Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalni adds another chapter to the portrayal of Vladimir Putin and his regime as a threat to democracy. In memory of Navalni, the EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, proposed on Monday that member governments rename the bloc’s human-rights policy framework to reflect Navalni’s name, calling it a way to ensure his legacy endures in the EU’s ongoing human rights work (Attribution: European Union presidency). He spoke as ministers of foreign affairs gathered in Brussels, signaling a clear stance against abuses abroad and in support of those who champion human rights (Attribution: European Union presidency).
