Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2008-02-20-Speech-3-317"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2008-02-20"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Kosovo (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"hu"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20080220.14.3-317"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2008-02-20-Speech-3-3182
lpv:speaker	lp:Kinga Gál2
lpv:spokenAs	member; DROI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2007-03-15--2009-07-13)3 member; EPP-ED (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 vice-chair; LIBE (2007-02-01--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Fidesz-Magyar Polgári Szövetség (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; AFET (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"In central, eastern and south-eastern Europe those of us who were born in this less fortunate region of Europe have learned from experience that spoken words and paper promises have little credence. The important thing is how these are complied with in reality. In Kosovo the Ahtisaari Plan has succeeded in becoming an idea that can be realised beyond the promises, bringing calm to the region. Some say it cannot set a precedent; but why not, one may ask, if it creates a functioning regime for protecting minorities? If it is adhered to in reality, then it should indeed serve as a precedent. Those of us who grew up as part of a minority and were not masters of our own destiny can only welcome any innovation that promises a long-term solution for ethnic communities that live side by side. If the Ahtisaari Plan is adhered to and implemented, the story of Kosovo that is now beginning may be just such a long-term solution. We are concerned for the minorities living in other areas of Serbia who are anxiously following these events. Will there be a solution that provides reassurance for these minorities, or for ethnic Hungarians in Vojvodina? I ask the Council and the Commission to ensure that the general unrest does not lead to irreversible actions, to resettlement measures in Vojvodina. Let us not allow ethnic tensions to be vented on the minorities still living there. The events currently taking place must not be allowed to result in more instances of people being deprived of their rights, but in a strengthening of rights. Let us ensure that good precedents are finally set in the Balkans, giving the ethnic communities living there hope and prospects for the future at last."@en1

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