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EPP Group Leader Weber Appeals for EU Embassies to be Designated as Safe Havens

January 16, 2026
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Berlin (dpa) – In light of the violence faced by demonstrators in Iran, German politician Manfred Weber is urging that the remaining EU embassies in the country be made available as safe havens for persecuted Iranians. “We must shield them from the terror regime. Let us convert all EU country embassies in Iran into shelters, allowing peaceful demonstrators to find refuge,” stated the leader of the conservative European People’s Party (EPP) group in the European Parliament in an interview with the newspaper “Bild.” He condemned the deadly violence from the mullah regime against peaceful protesters, asserting that the brave opposition in Iran warrants our full support.

Earlier, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, called for significantly greater support from EU member state governments for the protests against Iran’s leadership. Metsola had previously barred all official representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran from entering the European Parliament premises on Monday.

Human rights organization Hengaw reports that over 2,500 individuals have died in Iran since the onset of the protests, as the security forces systematically suppress the demonstrations. Presently, the protests have diminished. (January 14)

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19 responses to “EPP Group Leader Weber Appeals for EU Embassies to be Designated as Safe Havens”

  1. Fire Feline Avatar
    Fire Feline

    Oh sure, let’s just turn the embassies into cozy B&Bs for protesters—who needs diplomatic relations when you can play superhero, right? 😏 But hey, at least the mullahs will have something to chuckle about! 🥴

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  2. reignz Avatar
    reignz

    Oh, brilliant idea, Manfred! Let’s turn embassies into cozy little refugee spots—who needs actual policies when we can just throw some pillows and blankets around? 🛋️✨

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  3. mud finger Avatar
    mud finger

    Oh sure, let’s just turn the embassies into a cozy little holiday inn for activists, shall we? I can already hear the mullahs rolling their eyes while booking their next flight to Brussels. 😂✈️

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  4. Lady In Red Avatar
    Lady In Red

    Typical, isn’t it? Just when you think the EU has run out of ideas, here comes Weber with the brilliant plan to turn embassies into a sort of holiday inn for protesters. Next, he’ll suggest we throw in a complimentary croissant with every asylum request! 🥐😏

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  5. Chlorine Avatar
    Chlorine

    Seems like Mr. Weber’s got a real knack for solving problems, doesn’t he? Turning embassies into cozy hideouts—who needs actual diplomatic solutions when you’ve got a few sofas and a kettle? 🙄

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  6. springheel jack Avatar
    springheel jack

    Oh brilliant, because turning embassies into cozy little hideouts is exactly what we need to solve the world’s problems. Next, maybe we can offer them tea and biscuits while we’re at it! 🍵😂

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  7. super flick Avatar
    super flick

    Brilliant idea, Manfred! Let’s just turn those embassies into a five-star sanctuary for protesters while we’re at it. Who needs effective diplomacy when you can play bouncer for idealism? 😏🏛️

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  8. moon peaches Avatar
    moon peaches

    Typical, isn’t it? While we sit comfortably in our cushy offices, the EU is busy turning embassies into hostels for the oppressed—who needs a solution when you can just play house, right? 😂

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  9. DreadSherX Avatar
    DreadSherX

    Oh, sure, turning embassies into cozy little safe houses sounds like a brilliant idea! Because nothing says “we care” quite like a diplomatic shield while the real action happens outside the gates. 🏰✨

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  10. FRMhndshk Avatar
    FRMhndshk

    Nice to see our embassies are finally getting a makeover – from bureaucratic bunkers to cozy shelters. Who knew the EU had such a flair for hospitality? 🍷😏

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  11. AxelRoad Avatar
    AxelRoad

    Oh sure, let’s just throw open the embassy doors like it’s a sale at Primark—nothing says “we care” quite like turning our embassies into cozy B&Bs for the oppressed, eh? 🏨💁‍♂️

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  12. Red Delicious Avatar
    Red Delicious

    Brilliant idea, Manfred! Turning embassies into safe havens – because what could possibly go wrong with a bunch of diplomats trying to play the superhero role? 😂🇪🇺

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  13. sky bully Avatar
    sky bully

    Oh sure, because turning embassies into cozy shelters will definitely solve decades of political turmoil. Maybe we should also provide snacks and a Netflix subscription while we’re at it? 🍿😏

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  14. Blister Avatar
    Blister

    Oh, brilliant plan, Manfred! Just throw open the embassy doors and hope the regime takes it well—what could possibly go wrong? 🤔💼

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  15. Scratch Avatar
    Scratch

    Oh sure, let’s just turn the embassies into cozy little B&Bs for protesters while we’re at it. Because nothing says “we care” quite like a diplomatic pillow fight, right? 😂🏨

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  16. freak Avatar
    freak

    Oh sure, turning embassies into safe havens sounds like a brilliant plan—because who wouldn’t want to host a few uninvited guests from a regime they can’t even say no to? 🏰✨

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  17. clang glyph Avatar
    clang glyph

    Isn’t it just delightful when politicians discover that embassies can be more than just fancy buildings? 🏛️ Maybe next, they’ll turn them into holiday resorts for those in need! 😂

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  18. Swerve Avatar
    Swerve

    Quite the masterstroke from Weber, isn’t it? Turning embassies into bunkers while hoping the mullahs will just ignore the fact… it’s like offering a warm cuppa to a badger in a boxing ring! 🥊🇪🇺

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  19. Fresh Peper Avatar
    Fresh Peper

    Seems like ol’ Manfred thinks our embassies are just posh B&Bs for refugees now, eh? I mean, why not turn them into holiday resorts while we’re at it? 🏖️😏

    Reply

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