Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Sanctions should only be imposed for the political and elite classes of those societies, there shouldn't be any any sanctions for citizens living in those countries.

Yes, but in a way that primarily targets that countries government and large corporations that it benefits from, not sanctions that target citizens.

Difficult to determine what is an authoritarian stance. Can't infringe on a countries right to self determination.

Yes and no, if elections are held openly and freely then no. Encourage more trade and discourage economic nationalism.

No because sanctions don't work. Don't get me wrong, I hate authoritarianism but sanctions help more than hurt those governments.

No, the EU is authoritarian and heading towards totalitarian

I do not trust what the EU defines as authoritarian. The EU thinks Hungary is authoritarian, which it is not.

No, this could be abused without very specific agreed definitions

Who would define authoritarian?

Only authoritarain governments backed by Russia or China

Only if they intentionally violate negative human rights.

No, abolish the EU.

Yes, authoritarian and Pro-Israeli.

Yes, but by majority decision by EU state houses of representatives.

Yes, it's not like they don't ever meddle in the affairs of member states anyway, it would be necessary to do so in that scenario

Yes, if it wouldn't destroy the economic lives of (especially lower income) people

Each case must be accessed on an individual basis

Yes if it won't badly hurt the ordinary citizens

Unless the government is genociding people or invading countries than no as what the EU might see as Authoritatarian could not be seen in that way by the people of the country in question

No it is not up to the EU to dictate to a country how it should be run.

Depends upon what is considered 'authoritarian'

Shouldn't be in EU

What is authoritarian when it comes to the government? I think that is a slipperay slope.

Remove them

No, because member states with authoritarian governments should not be allowed in the EU in the first place.

Yes the EU should sanction member countries but authoritarian governments oppose Europe so it wouldn't work

No, unless the are a political/military threat

yes but only if there is proof of human rights violations

Only with sanctions that affect those in power within the authoritarian regime.

The day they become like China kick them out. Other than that no.

That should be reviewed & debated

Define "Authoritarian". Only if human rights abuses are being committed and it is proven

No. Unless if they intentionally violate negative human rights.

There should be intervention, but unsure what extent

No, economic sanctions will not improve the situation

Yes, only if negative rights are being violated

yes only if human rights are violated

No, unless the elections were rigged. It should instead investigate why this is happening and work to remedy the causes.

its depends of the rule of Law in those countries

No, unless they have human rights violations

In what ways do you think the EU should balance the sovereignty of its member states with its commitment to democracy and human rights?

How might living under an authoritarian government impact your day-to-day freedom compared to living in a democracy?

What actions would you take if your own government's decisions led to international sanctions and directly affected your life?

How do you think a country's population should be involved in decisions about sanctions because of their government's actions?

How important do you think it is for individual countries to have the same political values in a union like the EU?

How would you feel if your country faced penalties for the actions of its leaders?

Should the EU interfere in the political decisions of a sovereign country to uphold democratic principles?

Can imposing sanctions on a country with an authoritarian government ever lead to positive change for its citizens?

If you were a leader in the EU, how would you respond to a member country adopting policies you disagree with?

Could sanctions by an international body like the EU effectively encourage changes in an authoritarian government, or would they harm citizens?