Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist, Alexei Navalny, will be awarded the 2021 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in a ceremony on Wednesday at the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, where the body’s plenary convenes on December 13-16.
The EP will also, among others, hold a debate on Wednesday with the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, and the EU Slovenian Presidency, in view of the forthcoming EU Summit and will discuss about the situation regarding the EU borders with Belarus.
Russian politician Alexi Navalny, who will receive the 2021 Sakharov Prize, is currently imprisoned in Russia and can therefore not attend the award ceremony in Strasbourg himself.
Source: Cyprus News Agency