Does anyone else get the irony here...
EU moves to abolish death penalty worldwide
The European Union today condemned countries applying the death penalty and called for an immediate moratorium on the practice.
The EU – where the death penalty has been abolished – said the execution of Saddam Hussein has renewed a global debate on capital punishment, still applied in 66 countries.
And a week later...
EU Threatens to Withdraw Aid to Nicaragua if Pro-Life Law Remains
MANAGUA, February 9, 2007 – Representatives from the European Union are increasing pressure on the government of Nicaragua to reverse its recent law which unilaterally forbids abortion under any circumstances. According to a report from the Catholic News Agency, the EU representation has threatened to withdraw economic assistance to the country if the abortion law is not reversed.
...and what do they mean by "unilaterally"? Did the Nicaraguans ban abortion all around the world ?
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