Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European Union expresses deep concern over Kuwait’s recent executions. It reiterated its opposition to the death penalty.
In a statement, Anouar EL ANOUNI, Spokesperson for European Union Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said,
The European Union reiterates its deep concern about the latest executions in Kuwait and regrets the continuous use of capital punishment in the country, following the executions of September 2024.
As noted in previous instances, the EU generally opposes the use of capital punishment at all times and under any circumstances. In fact, as a principle, it is considered an inhuman punishment, also proven ineffective, which denies basic human dignity and, most basically, the fundamental right to life as a proven deterrent to commit crimes.
The European Union will continue to work for the abolition of the death penalty in the remaining countries that still apply it.
How many people were executed in Kuwait recently?
Recently, Kuwait hanged five people, marking the first execution in 2025 after January 19. The convicts included a Kuwaiti national and three Kuwait men, among others, who had an Egyptian as one of their nationals. Their executions were performed at Kuwait’s Central Prison after legal procedures were exhaustively concluded and judicial verdicts were finalized.
How does the EU advocate for global death penalty abolition?
The European Union is very clear on and strong with the stand of principles against the death penalty. It considers it an infringement of human rights as well as disrespect for human dignity. All of the EU member states have abolition and are in accordance with the European Convention on Human Rights.
EU utterly opposes capital punishment in all aspects since it is presented as a painful, inhumane, and irreparable measure that does not really prevent the commission of any crime or terroristic acts. Article 2 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights clearly stipulates: “No one shall be condemned to the death penalty or executed.” This legal right embodies the dedication of the European Union to preserving human rights and dignity.
