European Parliament votes to suspend dialogue with Cuba over repression

The European Parliament passed a resolution with 374 votes in favor, 198 against, and 19 abstentions, calling for the suspension of political dialogue with Cuba and demanding sanctions against its leadership over arrests and torture of regime opponents. The vote signals a hardening of EU-Cuba relations, though the resolution is non-binding and actual policy change depends on member states. This marks a notable shift in European stance toward Cuba, potentially affecting diplomatic and economic ties.