Baku: Confessions revealing the realities Member of Parliament (Milli Majlis) Soltan Mammadov said in a statement to APA that the views and open confessions voiced in these footage demonstrate the level to which various lobbying groups have extended their influence within the European Parliament and, in general, the structures of the European Union. In particular, the activities of Armenian lobby networks and their attempts to influence the formation of political decisions come to the forefront in this context:
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, such statements are among the important factors that undermine trust in the functioning of international law and political institutions. Processes that have been observed for many years, but were difficult to confirm with concrete evidence, are now being openly exposed. This shows how weak the mechanisms of transparency and accountability in the international system are.
The MP emphasized that the circulated materials reveal the coordinated activities of various lobbying groups within the European Parliament. This activity is not limited to shaping opinions, but also extends to directing political decisions and forming positions against certain states. In this context, the allegations voiced around the name of former High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell attract particular attention. This raises serious questions about the objectivity of the positions demonstrated toward Azerbaijan during his tenure.
Soltan Mammadov stated that the ‘human rights’ accusations voiced against Azerbaijan for years should be assessed precisely as a result of such lobbying activities. According to him, this topic is sometimes used not to reflect objective realities, but as a tool of political pressure. The selective application of international law and human rights principles undermines the essence of these concepts. If the same standards are not applied to all countries, this already indicates the dominance of political interests rather than law.
The MP noted that attempts to influence political processes within Armenia are also clearly visible in the circulated footage. In particular, the views voiced regarding the removal of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan from power demonstrate the scale of these interference attempts. Such approaches do not only mean interference in the internal affairs of one country, but also pose a serious threat to stability in the region.
Soltan Mammadov emphasized that the confessions of Luis Moreno Ocampo and his son also raise serious concerns about the level of corruption in European structures. This shows the existence of systemic problems in the governance system of the European Union. Corruption is one of the main factors affecting not only the economy but also the quality of political decisions. If decisions are shaped through corruption mechanisms, their legitimacy and fairness come into question.
Against the backdrop of these events, the European Parliament and other European institutions should not remain silent. It is important to investigate such serious allegations and provide clear explanations to the public. The principles of transparency and accountability should be reflected not only in statements but also in real actions. Otherwise, such scandals will further weaken trust in European institutions and damage their international reputation. The international community should not remain indifferent to this issue and must demonstrate a principled stance to uphold the rule of law. These confessions reveal only a part of the existing problems in European politics. These facts once again confirm the need for serious reforms in the international legal system and political institutions.