The European Union condemned the repressive crackdown...

The European Union condemned the repressive crackdown by Cuban authorities.
Europeans condemn "the recent actions of Cuban authorities, particularly the executions, large-scale arrest of dissidents, unfair trials and arbitrary and excessive sentences imposed," the resolution read.
Havana's crackdown on internal dissent is evidence of "the further deterioration of the human rights situation in Cuba" and "will affect relations between Cuba and the EU, as well as the prospects of increased cooperation between both sides.
"The resolution passed by EU foreign Ministers called for "the immediate release of all political prisoners," and warned that the European Union would pay close attention to how the situation unfolded.
The European Commission condemned the execution by firing squad on April 11 of three men who hijacked a Havana ferry in the hope of reaching the United States.