Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-07-05-Speech-4-238-000"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-07-05"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Freedom of expression in Belarus, in particular, the case of Andrzej Poczobut (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"sk"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20120705.24.4-238-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-07-05-Speech-4-239-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Jaroslav Paška2
lpv:spokenAs	vice-chair_member_of_the_bureau; EFD (2010-02-16--2014-06-30)3 substitute; REGI (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 substitute; BUDG (2012-01-19--2013-02-26)3 unknown; Slovenská národná strana (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; ITRE (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Croatia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2009-09-16--2013-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Armenia, EU-Azerbaijan and EU-Georgia Parliamentary Cooperation Committees (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, it is often the case around the world that rulers who feel their citizens do not want them at the head of the country seek various ways of holding on to power. The more the people long to get rid of the unwanted leader, the harsher and more drastic the methods such a ruler must use to suppress unfavourable public opinion. Journalists and representatives of the dissatisfied populace then become the first victims of repression, as they are often the voice of those seeking political change. The approaching parliamentary elections in Belarus naturally provoke increased anxiety in government circles, as the political moods of the population increasingly move away from supporting the present regime. Lukashenko’s minions are well paid for what they do, and political change would deprive them of a stable and highly advantageous position in society. They therefore do not hesitate to abuse the legal system in the name of their leader, in order to harass independent journalists and political opponents. The meeting of Eastern Partnership foreign ministers in Brussels may be a good opportunity for us to warn the Belarus administration that this behaviour is not acceptable in civilised society."@en1
lpv:videoURI	<go to Events_and_structure europarl>2

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