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"Mr President, this evening’s debate in the House concerns one of the most important challenges facing the European Union. I refer to the development of a Neighbourhood Policy that will enable the area of security, democracy, political freedom and economic development in the contemporary world to be broadened in the immediate vicinity of the European Union.
The European Union has become a global player, always on the basis of its principles such as respect for peace, the quest for compromise, plus the defence of human rights and of a liberal democracy. In particular, it is engaged in an effort to promote democracy in countries in North Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus and Eastern Europe. It should be noted that this policy involves a whole network of reciprocal political, economic, scientific and cultural links.
I should like to draw attention to the human rights aspect of the European neighbourhood policy. Societies struggling against the lack of democracy and respect for human rights in their countries perceive the European Union as a partner and as a guarantor of democratic processes. The European neighbourhood policy should take into account the aspirations of societies in those countries. It should support civil society and assist with visa policies. It should also bring about a genuine opening up of the European Research Area to include countries outside the European Union.
Finally, the European neighbourhood policy should not become an obstacle to European countries hoping to seek membership of the Union in the future."@en1
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