Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2007-02-14-Speech-3-273"

Predicate	Value (sorted: default)
rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2007-02-14"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:EC-Russia short-stay visa agreement – EC-Russia readmission agreement (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"lt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20070214.21.3-273"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2007-02-14-Speech-3-2742
lpv:speaker	lp:Laima Liucija Andrikienė2
lpv:spokenAs	unknown; Tėvynės sąjunga (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 member; EPP-ED (2004-07-20--2007-10-08)3 member; DROI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; BUDG (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 substitute; AFET (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	". I would like to talk about the readmission agreement between the European Union and Russia; although in fact, both agreements – on readmission and on simplification of the issuing procedures of short term visas – are being considered together. Relations between the European Union and Russia cover an increasing number of areas. If we want these relations to be truly successful, it is necessary for them to be dominated by values, not just technical aspects. Only in this way will we be able to achieve the goal of creating a more open Europe, which respects basic values and is able to change the world in a positive way. In my opinion, the basic problem relating to the readmission agreement between the European Union and Russia is that it is unclear whether the primary focus is human rights or whether priority is being given to a generalised approach to refoulement of individuals, that is, priority is given to security considerations rather than to humanitarian aspects. I fully understand that when readmission agreements are being drafted, the temptation to equate illegal migration with criminal activity must be resisted. Similarly, when such agreements are being drafted, there should not be an inclination to focus on the issue of refoulement as a cornerstone of migration policy. In our endeavours to obtain satisfactory statistical results, we must still pay particular attention to human rights, that is, practical considerations should not upstage moral considerations. It only takes a single case of non-respect for human rights to raise a concern. Mr President, Commissioner, I think it is necessary to mention one major failing: the fact that there is no system of regulation by which the agreement could be implemented. I believe that in principle this agreement could be supported, but I would like to emphasise once more that it is imperative for the Russian Federation to strengthen its migration controls, so that its government bodies are able to respect the commitments that they will have to enter into from the day the readmission agreement becomes operational."@en1

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