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"en.20110609.12.4-180-000"2
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"I voted in favour of the resolution on the EU-Russia Summit but I see no real progress from the Russian side to combat corruption, to apply the rule of law and international law. Declarative statements by President Medvedev are neither a proof nor a guarantee of real progress. I would like to remind you that whilst Russia is trying to join the WTO, it disregards, according to suitability, different international obligations, especially regarding human rights. Can the EU really trust a state that selectively applies international laws? I call upon the EU to monitor the pre-election, election and post-election period very closely and make sure every violation is picked up and pointed out. Independent and transparent elections are the cornerstone of democratic states and if Russia wants to be among those, it has to fulfil the standards. Although the EU and Russia are interdependent, we see mostly the EU adapting to Russia’s wishes. The EU has to stand strong and demand full and vigorous implementation of the rule of law, democracy, respect for human rights and an independent judiciary. Anything less means not living up to our own principles. Even more, we would let down the people in Russia who desire freedom, prosperity and safety."@en1
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