Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-04-09-Speech-3-248"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-04-09"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Security and defence – priorities and deficiencies2
dcterms:Language	"pt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20030409.5.3-248"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-04-09-Speech-3-2492
lpv:speaker	lp:Maria Carrilho2
lpv:spokenAs	member; PES (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Conference of Delegation Chairs (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 chair; Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia and the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on Development and Cooperation (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Partido Socialista (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Madam President, we know that talking about a common security and defence policy at the moment is, for the followers of the realist or even hyper-realist school, a type of wishful thinking. It is, however, precisely in the current context that this report, with the dose of proactive thinking that it provides, becomes even more relevant. The substance of this report warrants our support, because it is based on fundamental points on which there is consensus in the European Parliament and amongst the Union’s citizens, specifically respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, a framework of common external policy guidelines encompassing security and defence policy, the need to accept joint European responsibilities in the field of security and defence policy, starting with military support for humanitarian aid missions, conflict prevention and resolution and maintaining both transatlantic relations and a multilateral approach. I wish to sound a critical note, however, by stating that the report does, perhaps, go into too much detail, and even includes some details that are less than clear. Where item G discusses the laws of war, for example, it is not clear whether or not it is criticising the Geneva Convention. Furthermore, at this present initial stage, I would ask: should we not be attaching greater importance to streamlining existing resources, by combining efforts, avoiding duplication and promoting interoperability between the armed forces of our various countries? For example, the sectoral distribution of appropriations earmarked for defence in each country could be improved. Some countries are spending as much as 70% or more on personnel and maintenance. They could perhaps make a joint contribution to a priority such as scientific and technological research into sophisticated systems and which generally produces results that can benefit both industry and the economy. Nevertheless, this is a discussion about extremely practical matters, which can only really start now."@en1

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