Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2001-10-02-Speech-2-060"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2001-10-02"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Asylum and immigration2
dcterms:Language	"pt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20011002.3.2-060"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2001-10-02-Speech-2-0612
lpv:speaker	lp:Luís Marinho2
lpv:spokenAs	vice-president; European Parliament (1999-07-20--2002-01-14)3 unknown; Partido Socialista (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation for relations with the countries of South America and MERCOSUR (1999-10-06--2002-01-14)3 member_of_the_bureau; PES (2000-03-08--2002-01-16)3 member; Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 vice-president; Parliament's Bureau (1999-07-20--2002-01-14)3 substitute; Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs (1999-07-22--2002-01-14)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, notwithstanding the events of 11 September, the Commission communication on asylum basically remains not only appropriate but more necessary than ever. The Evans report, for its part, is no less topical or relevant. This is not the time to step back and it is, therefore, crucial to work towards a solution common to all the Member States with regard to the criteria for assessing requests and to cooperation between national administrative systems. I can see that we will have to confront certain challenges in order to come up with effective regulations. This effort must not only involve the European dimension, however, but also cooperation with third countries, specifically with the asylum seekers’ countries of origin. In order to avoid the ‘Kafakaesque’ situations often described in the European press, it is crucial that we adopt – and we are not asking for much – minimum standards that will ensure faster and simpler procedures for granting asylum so as to prevent the demoralisation and uncertainty that beset asylum seekers. The creation of a space of freedom, security and justice will inevitably involve the need for the mutual recognition of judgments. In order to reach this stage, however, we must first of all harmonise asylum procedures. Mr President, this communication, for which Commissioner António Vitorino is responsible, is making a timely appearance on the agenda. On the basis of the framework defined in Tampere, we are committed to create a common policy in the field of asylum, which I am sure will have the support of the Council and of Parliament. Through a joint effort by the Community institutions and civil society we will achieve a platform of understanding, so that by 1 May 2004 the objective outlined by the European Council will be complied with. Mr President, we have a historical responsibility to take this decision and there is no time for hesitation. I wish you the best of luck, Commissioner."@en1

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