Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2006-01-18-Speech-3-393"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2006-01-18"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:European Neighbourhood Policy2
dcterms:Language	"sv"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20060118.24.3-393"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2006-01-18-Speech-3-3942
lpv:speaker	lp:Cecilia Malmström2
lpv:spokenAs	member_of_the_bureau; ALDE (2004-07-20--2006-10-05)3 member; AFET (2004-07-21--2006-10-05)3 substitute; Delegation to the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly (2004-09-15--2006-10-05)3 substitute; DROI (2004-07-30--2006-10-05)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with Belarus (2004-09-15--2006-10-05)3 member; SEDE (2004-07-21--2006-10-05)3 unknown; Folkpartiet liberalerna (2004-07-20--2006-10-05)3 substitute; IMCO (2004-07-22--2006-10-05)3 vice-chair; Delegation to the EU-Croatia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-20--2006-10-05)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, this is a very constructive and important report on one of the most important issues concerning the future of the EU. What kind of relations are we to have with neighbouring countries? How are we to step up cooperation on issues in respect of which we have to cooperate, such as the fight against terrorism, environmental problems, security and energy? How are we to help strengthen democracy and the rule of law in the countries in our vicinity? My view is that, in the present situation, we should not define Europe’s borders. Those European countries that are able and willing to fulfil all the criteria should be given clear prospects of membership. We have seen what this has meant for the transformation of our new Member States. For them, EU membership has operated as a carrot and stick, and it has been extremely important to their transformation. Membership is also incredibly important to democratisation and the process of reform in the Balkans and Turkey. My view is, therefore, that we should give Ukraine the prospect of membership. Naturally, the EU cannot expand to just any size, which is why the neighbourhood policy may offer an alternative to membership. In that case, it must, however, offer an attractive alternative. Parliament’s message is clear on this point. We need further to specify and define what we are to do with the policy. What are our priorities to be? Can we resolve the institutional issues that will arise in connection with these countries? Common values and common policy areas are needed. Furthermore, the cooperation agreements must be tailored to individual needs because, as has been pointed out, there are incredible differences from one country to the next. The focus must be on the issues relating to democracy. The transitional or democracy fund proposed by Mr Tannock is a very good idea. Again, I wish to thank my fellow Member, Mr Tannock, for a very constructive report."@en1

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