Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2004-11-16-Speech-2-132"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2004-11-16"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Situation in Cuba2
dcterms:Language	"it"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20041116.12.2-132"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2004-11-16-Speech-2-1332
lpv:speaker	lp:Roberto Musacchio2
lpv:spokenAs	member; ENVI (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 member; Delegation for relations with the countries of south-east Europe (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 unknown; Partito della Rifondazione Comunista - Sinistra Europea (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member_of_the_bureau; EUL/NGL (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 substitute; EMPL (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3
lpv:translated text	". Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, our friendly relations with Cuba are longstanding and ongoing. You see, Cuba is an example of a small island attempting to determine its own existence, and to do so in a way that is different compared with the great imperial power. We look on this with solidarity. Naturally, we are also able to express our criticisms, explicitly and without restraint, as we have done and continue to do, as regards the death penalty and certain judicial procedures, for example. However, we consider it mistaken, unjust and unacceptable that punitive measures should be taken against Cuba. For decades, Cuba has suffered from a ferocious economic blockade imposed by the US administration. Frankly, there is no reason why Europe should align itself with such measures. On the contrary, it is precisely relations, trade and engagement that can foster understanding and improvements. In Latin America important and historic events are taking place, as witnessed by the victory of progressive forces in countries such as Brazil, Venezuela and Uruguay. By comparison with the logic of laissez-faire globalisation and war – and today we have seen some terrible images – the need for an alternative politics is emerging: Cuba is part of this Latin America. The relationship with Europe helps this Latin America, and the relationship with Latin America helps Europe. We call for the abolition of all measures discriminating against Cuba and, consequently, of the Council’s common position; a similar demand must be addressed to the US Government. At the same time, we call for a strengthening of free and fruitful relations."@en1

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