European Parliament
Gahrton (Verts/ALE ).
(SV)
Mr President, I think the Minutes show that I reject all violence. As a Green and pacifist, I obviously reject all violence, but I also note that international law draws a distinction between violence on the part of occupying forces and the forms of resistance directed by oppressed peoples in colonies and occupied countries against the occupying powers. I personally am, however, a pacifist and prefer to see non-violent methods used even against an occupying power. This may be seen from the Minutes, and it is the view I take.

