Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2010-01-21-Speech-4-010"

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dcterms:Date	"2010-01-21"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:EU-Tunisia relations (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"it"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20100121.2.4-010"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2010-01-21-Speech-4-0112
lpv:speaker	lp:Pier Antonio Panzeri2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; IMCO (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 member; S&D (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; AFET (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 unknown; Partito Democratico (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; Conference of Delegation Chairs (2009-09-17--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 chair; Delegation for relations with the Maghreb countries and the Arab Maghreb Union (2009-09-17--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, if we had to give an opinion on the existing relations between the European Union and Tunisia, it could only be a positive one, including as regards the stabilisation of the region. It is true that important progress has been made in economic terms, and there are also encouraging signs from a social point of view. However, in political terms, following the presidential elections on 25 October, we are faced with the problem of supporting the journey towards democratic reforms with greater concrete action. As we know, the European Union’s objective, in pursuing its foreign policy, is to develop and consolidate democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Tunisia has made some important commitments in the context of the Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan on democracy, governance and human rights. The action plan lays down a series of priorities and, amongst these, particular attention must be paid to implementing and consolidating reforms, and to strengthening political dialogue and cooperation, particularly in relation to democracy and human rights, foreign policy and security. It is within this framework that the institutions must be strengthened. The latter allow the increased participation in political life of the various members of Tunisian society, greater development of the role of civil society, continued support for political parties to broaden their participation in the democratic process, and greater respect for freedom of association, freedom of expression and media pluralism. We are convinced that these objectives can be achieved, and it is reasonable to expect tangible progress to be made. Our commitment is to safeguard the friendship which binds the European Union and Tunisia while consolidating the existing relationship, including in view of the conflict which could arise concerning the idea of an advanced status for that country. However, concrete steps really must be taken by Tunisia itself."@en1
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