As Egypt descends into chaos, MEPs want the EU to speak up for democracy and an end to violence. And for other states not to interfere.

Fighting for Democracy

Chaos in Egypt  as pro- and anti-government protestors

clash with increasing violence while  the military takes an ambiguous stand.

One MEP who witnessed violent  revolution in his own country, Romania,

says we must be prepared for  the unexpected.

is always or almost always  a guarantee for change.

But it is not a guarantee for  change for the better.

In a debate several MEPs criticised  the lack of a unified European response.

High Representative Catherine Ashton  also stated the need for one message.

But some MEPs say the EU must not  repeat the mistake it made in Palestine;

it must respect the people's will whichever  kind of government they choose.

Either we respect democracy  and its outcome or we don’t.

We cannot at the same time  demand democracy and stability

when pro-Mubarak groups  attacked the original protestors.

But one man who narrowly escaped death  in the 2008 Mumbai attacks

believes it indicates foreign interference.

It’s quite clear in my mind that  Mubarak has been indicated support

from other foreign leaders who are  very worried about their own positions.

Other regional leaders  fear a domino effect:

Yemen's president has said  he will leave office.

The EU wants perpetrators  of violence to be brought to justice,

but a new order is coming and  it’s impossible to predict what it will be.