German State Parliament Majority in Saxony Backs Iranian People’s Organized Resistance
The Saxony State Parliament, seated since 1993 on the Elbe River in Dresden, is the legislative body of the Free State of Saxony | Courtesy to slpb.de
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Shamsi Saadati
A majority of lawmakers in the Saxony State Parliament in Germany have issued a strong declaration supporting the Iranian people’s struggle for democracy and their organized resistance movement. The statement highlights human rights violations under the clerical dictatorship and urges international backing for democratic change led by the Iranian people.
The declaration, signed by prominent political figures including six ministers, two deputy speakers, three faction leaders, five faction deputies, and three committee chairs or vice-chairs, calls for a principled shift in Western policy toward Iran. It emphasizes that human rights and support for the Iranian people and their resistance should be at the core of any approach to the country.
The lawmakers condemn the Iranian regime’s execution spree, citing at least 1,000 executions in 2024 alone. They also denounce the so-called “Hijab and Chastity Law” as a tool for imposing widespread police control, not just enforcing mandatory hijab. In contrast, the democratic opposition’s platform champions “No to compulsory hijab, no to compulsory religion, and no to compulsory rule”, and actively supports the “No to Executions” campaign.
The Parliament of #Germany’s Lower Saxony state, has issued a statement signed by the majority of representatives expressing their support for NCRI’s 10-point plan and recognizing the Iranian people’s aspirations for a democratic Republic.#FreeIran2023 https://t.co/3XF74lfYvM
— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) July 6, 2023
The statement further asserts that all political avenues inside Iran have been blocked and calls for international recognition of both the Iranian people’s right to overthrow the regime and the right of MEK-affiliated Resistance Units to confront the IRGC. The parliamentarians also call for the IRGC to be designated as a terrorist organization.
Referencing recent geopolitical shifts, the declaration points to the collapse of Hezbollah’s influence and the rapid fall of the Assad regime as evidence that authoritarian regimes like those in Tehran and Damascus are not invincible — despite their propaganda. The lawmakers warn that appeasement and investment in these regimes not only violate democratic values but also bring political and economic harm.
#German State MP Christian Calderone: Over 500 German MPs Want the World to Recognize #Iranian People’s Fight for Democracyhttps://t.co/KTDEQ5tUkb
— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) July 18, 2024
The Saxony MPs also back the Ten-Point Plan of Maryam Rajavi, president-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), which lays out a roadmap for a secular, democratic republic based on the separation of religion and state, gender equality, and human rights. The statement notes that in 2024, over 4,000 lawmakers and more than 100 former world leaders expressed support for this platform.
The lawmakers conclude by urging all governments to support this democratic alternative, which they describe as offering a realistic vision for a free Iran and lasting peace in the region.
German State Parliament Majority in Saxony Backs Iranian People’s Organized Resistance