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The Republic of Algeria is a very important partner for the European Union Member States. Wide-ranging economic interests are involved, and not only for France. Millions of people come from there to work in the European Union. There have always been several linguistic and cultural groups in the country, but alongside this wealth of languages and cultures there is still a sharp divide between the purely Islamist, hard-line Arab and quasi-European approaches, particularly since independence was gained. The European approach is connected with the use of French as a second official language in public life and in schools. Unfortunately, it must be taken on board that the Arab approach is often associated with suppressing traditional democratic freedoms. The question now is how democratic tendencies can be supported in Algeria.
Ladies and gentlemen, before voting on the report I would ask you to give priority to promoting democracy. From what I know of everyday life in the Czech Republic, a country where over 80% of the press is in the hands of two foreign owners from one of its neighbouring countries, I can say that, in certain circumstances, press freedom is crucial for countries. The Confederal Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance naturally supports the motion for a resolution."@en1
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