The European Parliament celebrates the Sakharov Centenary
Today the European Parliament is celebrating 100 years since the birth of Andrei Sakharov, the Russian physicist, dissident and human rights defender behind the Sakharov Prize.
Sakharov's life represents an extraordinary example of intellectual freedom and inspires those who defend humanity and promote universal human rights worldwide.
The story of Andrei Sakharov's struggle for freedom continues to humble and inspire us today
(President of the European Parliament, David Maria Sassoli)
Sakharov's life represents an extraordinary example of intellectual freedom and inspires those who defend humanity and promote universal human rights worldwide.
The story of Andrei Sakharov's struggle for freedom continues to humble and inspire us today
(President of the European Parliament, David Maria Sassoli)