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"Madam President, Baroness Ashton, ladies and gentlemen, despite the financial crisis, I do not think we should forget that the European integration project is based on values: peace, understanding, harmony, reconciliation and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, which are part of the genetic code of the European Union. Not only are they part of the genetic code of the European Union, but they are also laid down in the Treaty of Lisbon and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Among the institutions, surely Parliament is the one that is most committed to defending rights and fundamental freedoms and has a total and permanent commitment to the cause of human rights, which must not just apply to one region, country or continent, but which must be of a global or universal nature. Parliament has therefore given a Vice-President the responsibility for monitoring human rights; it has a body, which is the Subcommittee on Human Rights, as part of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET); it has created a new working group on democracy and electoral observation and there is always a section in its order of business dedicated to resolutions to defend human rights.
Obviously, Parliament has distinguished itself by awarding the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, which, as you know, was founded by a person who left a legacy promoting peace, respect, tolerance and peoples living together peacefully.
Madam President, in this context, I am delighted to present this report which, in the form of recommendations, discusses the appointment of an EU Special Representative for Human Rights, and I would like to thank members of my political group for the prior work they have done and also thank the other political groups for their work and support.
An important aspect, Baroness Ashton, is the mandate of the EU Special Representative for Human Rights. The representative must work to strengthen democracy and the rule of law, international justice and humanitarian law; to promote the abolition of the death penalty; and in all areas aimed at defending the causes of human rights’ defenders, fighting torture and impunity, defending women’s rights, child protection and the rights of minors, peace and security and, of course, the rejection of all forms of discrimination.
The EU Special Representative must work very directly with Parliament and other international bodies, and must work in a context of visibility, flexibility and coherence with the historical aspects that I mentioned at the start of my speech, Madam President. The representative must be a person of broad experience, proven ability, international prestige and, of course, sufficient professional experience in the field of human rights.
Obviously, Madam President, Baroness Ashton, Parliament does not seek to hijack the decision-making process for appointing this person, as it is up to the High Representative to make the proposal to the Council. However, in this context, I would like to highlight the particular importance of this appointment and the desire that, based on the trust and the mandate represented by the resolution that Parliament is going to adopt, you make the right appointment. This person is going to have a huge profile in defending this cause which, as I said, Parliament sees as a total and permanent commitment to respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms."@en1
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