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"Madam President, we must constantly keep in mind that, as members of the European Union, we have signed up to a core set of democratic principles and rights. We must all operate under an umbrella of respect for democracy and the rule of law. If just one of us neglects those principles, then of course it reflects badly upon all of us.
Freedom of expression, freedom of the press and freedom to protest are all rights that should never be restricted. Yet very little is achieved through lecturing one another. Far more progress can be made through a dialogue which is constructive and cooperative. More will always be achieved by offering solutions, not just criticisms. I hope, therefore, that our new Commission Vice-President-elect responsible for the rule of law, Mr Timmermans, will provide a clear and direct link between Member States and fundamental rights within the EU.
This House is entitled to all of its varied and many opinions but I personally believe, as a lawyer, that alleged wrongdoings should be examined with a clear mind and always with fairness and respect. We here should be a platform for examination, debate and, most of all, for solutions – but it is not the European Union’s function to be both judge and jury in this matter."@en1
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