The European Union has formally declared its disapproval regarding recent state-sanctioned executions in Jordan and Kuwait, restating its absolute rejection of the death penalty. A communique released Wednesday highlighted the June 21 killing of six people in Jordan, noting that the nation had previously respected an unofficial halt on capital punishment that began in 2017.
Brussels emphasized that capital punishment infringes upon the right to existence and conflicts with protections against torture and inhumane treatment. The statement further argued that there is no proof the death penalty prevents criminal behavior, adding that it makes reversing judicial mistakes impossible. The EU urged Jordanian authorities to reinstate a pause on executions, viewing it as a necessary move toward complete abolition.
Regarding Kuwait, where five individuals were recently executed, the bloc highlighted its growing anxiety over the frequent application of the death penalty within the country over the past two years. The EU remains committed to advocating for the universal removal of capital punishment globally, describing the practice as a violation of human dignity.
