Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2008-06-18-Speech-3-318"
| Predicate | Value (sorted: default) |
|---|---|
| rdf:type | |
| dcterms:Date | |
| dcterms:Is Part Of | |
| dcterms:Language | |
| lpv:document identification number |
"en.20080618.25.3-318"2
|
| lpv:hasSubsequent | |
| lpv:speaker | |
| lpv:spokenAs | |
| lpv:translated text |
"Ladies and gentlemen, the speech by Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner leads us to suppose that Parliament’s resolution is an eminent example of political correctness; perhaps even something like a curtsey to Russia’s new President, Mr Medvedev. We should, however, still bear in mind the fact that Prime Minister Putin – the President and Mr Putin – are really one and the same person, and that he is carrying out a ‘divide and conquer’ policy aimed directly at the EU Member States. Under these circumstances, it is very important for the partnership agreement to be successful. The European Union should not show any weakness. In the talks it must demonstrate the unity of the Member States and its solidarity as a force. It must reduce the inconsistency shown by Russia to date and promote an integrated market and free access to infrastructure and investment in Russia. It must demand that Russia be willing to comply with the requirements of the World Trade Organisation. We need to reinforce the European Union’s unified position on strategic issues in relation to states with undemocratic regimes. The European Union must confirm that it remains a stronghold of democracy and common values."@en1
|
Named graphs describing this resource:
The resource appears as object in 2 triples