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over. if greece wants to discuss its sovereign debt with creditors in a mild mannered way it should get a fair hearing but if greece wants to splash the cash it must understand that voters in the richer eurozone countries may want to show it the exit
there is no easy answer.
crisis. let us all hope that the leaders at the european council will make some headway and lead us to calmer waters.
that is why it is unfortunate that in the eu we are not in a stronger position.
then we must deploy every economic weapon available to
frankly the european council needs to be honest about what economic and monetary union entails. if you want to keep the weaker economies in the eurozone taxpayers in richer eurozone countries germany the netherlands finland will have to pay for fiscal transfers to poorer eurozone countries maybe forever.
minds. the voters made up their minds in greece and they chose syriza. you will not be surprised to hear that i disagree with their platform but the people of greece voted for it and we have to recognise
tune'. as politicians we should be straight about this and let people make up their own
but those countries benefiting from the transfers must also understand the old saying that he who pays the piper gets to call the
let us also make sure that we do not ignore the other strand of this problem namely as mr timmermans said the drivers of radicalisation.
there are no shortcuts to economic growth no easy fixes for the eurozone and no alternatives to much needed reform. anyone who tells you there is a simple solution is simply not telling the truth.
however at eu level we should not be afraid to discuss these issues in an open and frank manner exchanging best practice and seeing what works best and what does not work in our countries.
us. in twenty first century russia money talks.
door. so this might be an informal council but the subjects being discussed could not be more serious tackling terrorism tackling putin and tackling the eurozone
so there it is folks. it does not matter how you vote.
at least i hope he is because what is at stake as is clear from the comments we have had from germany and from people in this chamber this morning what is at stake is clear do the greek elections mean anything?
no? i hope the greeks stand firm whatever the consequences.
i guess we are all asking the question of who will blink first.
what it means is that the european project is in fact the very antithesis of the democratic principle.
it does not matter what government you elect these treaties are designed to be there forever and agreements by previous governments bind parliaments that come for years and years afterwards.
mr president having listened to the debate this morning it is clear to me that there are very few people in this room who understand or dare to admit the significance of the moment that we have reached. in the wake of the historic greek elections there are big questions not just about the future of the euro area but actually about the future of the european project itself. there is a great game of poker
on the other side we have got this new radical left wing greek government.
i think these comments frankly are disgusting.
if they do the free world will applaud them.
i am not normally a fan of marxist academics but having seen this fellow i suspect that perhaps he is the real deal.
now however much my warnings over the years may have upset people when i said that the eu would crush and kill and destroy nation state democracy i think the behaviour by the key players since the greek elections justifies everything i have said.
we should be strong with the saudis as we should be strong with all those who support terrorism by whatever means.
can i put it to you that the main driver of radicalisation is actually saudi arabia? they are the people who are funding these terrorist organisations.
this house is not proposing legislation. you have no democratic control and you want a police state controlled by the european union.
that does not seem like a good idea to me.
mr etheridge i think you have a point and indeed speaking about the greeks or the germans or the muslims or the jews is probably not the right way to speak.
it has helped many countries to make a turnaround from serious economic crisis to growth.
their work campaigning for peace and interfaith dialogue has attracted international praise yet their members who live in pakistan and other countries like indonesia face discrimination persecution disenfranchisement and even death.
finally i would just like to commend the report's inclusion of the appalling problem of oppressive blasphemy laws used in some countries to persecute those of a differing religion.
i have one particular challenge on this.
anyway i am pleased that mr donskis's report includes a call for the commission to amend the two thousand and five regulation to require prior authorisation of export of these drugs which can be used in lethal injections for capital punishment so that we prevent new or rebranded drugs slipping through the net.
i would like to applaud those european companies as well as governments which include the uk government which have taken steps to address this matter but more needs to be done.
i am delighted to see that mr donskis's excellent report includes the continuing problem of eu based pharmaceutical companies exporting death penalty drugs to third countries including the united states. to shy away from this issue would give tacit approval to eu complicity
i was very sorry to hear the british conservative charles tannock reiterate that the death penalty is a matter of conscience for his group.
with the coming into force of the lisbon treaty and the creation of the external action service we now have the means to make human rights an even more integral part of our foreign policy making. two thousand and twelve has been an intense and busy year.
twelve for the period two thousand and fourteen two thousand and twenty we hope to make an additional
this year we have expressed concern about the situation in iran egypt and nigeria to name just a few examples.
and by deepening our engagement with the oic we have managed to adopt a resolution on freedom of religion and belief.
in their different ways they both speak for those who have no voice and those whose rights have been denied.
we can only advance human rights effectively if we work together and share the responsibility of promoting
but it also focuses the spotlight on all of us the eu institutions the member states and five hundred million citizens to work together and redouble our efforts to promote and protect human rights both within our borders
further. in october the european endowment for democracy was created to support pro democracy defenders struggling for democratic transition in the european neighbourhood and
the story of burma myanmar shows that progress really is possible through painstaking work and political leadership.
the desire to embed these principles in society is the driving force behind what we are witnessing in the arab world today.
inequality between men and women continues to permeate all aspects of society.
oic. there is no better forum than the united nations to ensure that universal human rights are recognised as just that applying to every woman man and child wherever they may
your vigilance and support bolster our efforts.
the humanitarian situation in mali is particularly worrying.
freedom of religion or belief is an inalienable human right and an essential pillar of safe and prosperous societies.
these are just two examples showing that the european union is dedicated to safeguarding human rights both online and offline.
our eu election observation missions continue their essential work strongly supported by this house.
but we have also made it very clear that respect for human rights and democratic principles remain the fundamental tenet of our support.
the sahel is another case where the european union needs a comprehensive approach keeping human rights at its centre. the last few months have witnessed a further deterioration of the situation there.
at the same time there are estimates that some three million women and girls around the world face female genital mutilation or cutting every
the arab spring is a recent example of how the internet works as a catalyst for social and political reform spreading the message of the socially marginalised and the politically oppressed.
women and girls are also still more likely to be denied access to basic healthcare.
we restricted the export of internet technology used to intercept citizens' communications in syria and
but we should never forget that by advocating the rights of the repressed by giving a voice to those who are forbidden to speak and by providing shelter to those in need we honour our shared humanity.
reports such as those by mr donskis and mr tavares which we are discussing here today set the bar high and challenge us to do more and better.
we must make all possible efforts to ensure that human rights defenders are free to express their opinions.
it is also an investment in the future. research shows that income rises by ten for every additional year spent in school.
we have pushed ahead with over forty eight human rights country strategies now agreed for the next three years.
unfortunately these new and inclusive forms of expression are seen as a threat by
we could not do the important work we do on human rights without the constant support and cooperation of this house.
the eu will continue working closely and comprehensively with international partners on planning to ensure the international community is ready to provide rapid support to syria once transition takes place.
well. of the nearly eight hundred million people who still lack basic literacy skills almost two thirds are women.
tavares. in closing mr president allow me once again to thank you and the honourable members and the european parliament for your prevailing
this is the foundation of our democracy.
in september she commented extensively in this house on the political use of justice in russia echoing many of the concerns raised by the honourable members. we have also on many occasions reiterated our serious concerns over the worsening situation of civil society in russia.
people should not be killed or imprisoned for who they are or whom they
only last week the fourteen th annual eu ngo forum brought together over two hundred committed human rights defenders activists and policy makers.
his mission is to give more coherence and consistency more effectiveness and visibility to the eu human rights policy and carry the message for human dignity around the world.
in north korea unequal distribution of food continues to threaten the survival of many.
the positive developments in burma myanmar have given hope to all
the theme of this year's human rights day focuses our attention on inclusion and participation in public life.
liu xiaobo is today the only nobel peace prize laureate who is not at liberty serving an eleven year prison sentence for authoring charter eight and reprimanding human rights abuses in his articles on the internet.
level. we have already advanced human rights in a number of areas through this
it is fitting that this year's human rights day should coincide with the award of the nobel peace prize to the european union for bringing reconciliation and democracy to our continent. human rights are not only at the heart of the european union's founding principles
chair. so looking back two thousand and twelve has been a landmark year for human
she was blocked by her government from coming here to strasbourg to collect her
every voice counts.
be it in individual cases such as the magnitsky investigation and the pussy riot' trial or with respect to recent ngo legislation catherine ashton has conveyed the union's strong message of support for civil society and its unwavering commitment to human rights.
we must continue to speak out for the rights of lesbian gay bisexual and transgender people across all continents.
these motivated men and women have the desire and will to effect change.
this past july the eu adopted a human rights strategy and appointed our first eu special representative for human rights your own as was mentioned before mr stavros lambrinidis.
yet ngos increasingly face severe restrictions on freedom of expression and association placed on them by governments that seek to silence their voices and stifle their actions. to support their cause the european instrument for democracy and human rights has supported human rights defenders and civil society in over one hundred countries in. two thousand and
restrictions on religious freedom and freedom of expression violate the basic human rights of citizens.
we were particularly happy that the african led initiative on the first ever resolution against female genital mutilation was adopted by consensus.
and it is the principle on which this house is built.
live. the election of estonia germany and ireland to the un human rights council means that there are now nine eu member states represented a record
key. this is why we team up with hundreds of ngos from all over the world to champion the cause of human rights.
one two million are internally displaced with hundreds of thousands more seeking refuge in neighbouring countries.
the malian army must be fully trained to respect human rights.
education also helps us tackle inequality teaching girls to grow into women who stand up against discrimination and violence to form pillars of a vibrant democracy.
we agreed an action plan to translate our commitments into concrete results.
forum. to name just a few examples on syria the eu took the lead in tabling a resolution focusing on the continuing human rights violations as well as access to the country.
some. over the past year we have therefore had to develop innovative measures in response to the worrying trend of increased internet censorship.
together we amplify our calls to safeguard fundamental freedoms and democracy.
we are prepared to be a true partner.
as soon as a genuine democratic transition begins the european union stands ready to develop a new and ambitious partnership with syria across all areas of mutual interest.
redressing these inequalities is not only about righting wrongs;
support. promoting human rights requires our consistent vigilance and continued dedication.
at the heart of our efforts lies a simple truth that each man woman and child has a valuable contribution to make;
radical rebels in the north have been recruiting child soldiers and imposing brutal punishments in the name of a fundamentalist interpretation of sharia.
it is an integral part of our political dialogues.
social media are just one example of how we need to open up more arenas to address human rights.
and we have used our network of delegations worldwide to help ensure that the disabilities convention the first human rights convention the european union has been a party to is fully applied.
the reaction in syria to what began as a peaceful protest to demand political participation has cost tens of thousands of lives.
more than sixteen million people are now directly at risk of malnutrition.
year. it took the bravery of a fourteen year old pakistani schoolgirl malala yousafzai to alert the world to the inequalities that exist in many places when it comes to education as
events of this year have demonstrated how our world has become even more interconnected.
the recent steps taken towards democratic transition by several countries in the region and beyond are a beacon of hope for peoples everywhere.
girls are more likely to be kept out of school to be forced into marriage and to be subject to violence and harmful practices.
iran. we have developed ways to assist internet users bloggers and cyber activists living under authoritarian regimes to circumvent arbitrary disruptions to communications technologies including the internet.
this can sometimes seem daunting.
both from iran sends an important signal.
we are also working on common guidelines to address the issue even more systematically.
a particular success was the resolution on the death penalty which was adopted by a record number of one hundred and ten positive votes and ninety one co sponsors.
through his work jafar panahi has called attention to the hardship suffered by iran's poorest. the courage and sacrifices of nasrin sotoudeh inspire us all.
love. yet homosexuality remains illegal in over seventy five countries with seven still imposing the death penalty.
they are a silver thread that runs through all our external policies. the nobel prize is a great recognition of our past achievements.
award. this year she was not only able to travel to new york for the un general assembly she also received an unprecedented public tribute from her country's president.
i renew the european union's call on the chinese authorities to respect liu xiaobo's right to freedom of expression and to release him from prison immediately and unconditionally.
them. today the eu works closely with regional partners around the globe such as the osce the african union as well as the league of arab states and the
its consequence is that sixty million british citizens and residents fall under the jurisdiction of continental europe's harsh and alien legal systems.
it is no exaggeration to say that potentially we are all at risk. if this assembly is to be taken seriously on human rights instead of wittering away about violations in countries where we have no influence like india as the gentleman did there it would be much better if you instead joined the campaign for immediate suspension of the european arrest warrant prior to its. abolition
on human rights the hypocrite's beam is the european arrest warrant.
the reason why britain has become a safe haven for criminals for example for abu qatada is because of the european court of human rights and the sooner we withdraw from that the better.
on freedom of religion and belief as a universal human right freedom of religion and belief is a priority under the eu human rights policy.
let me now turn to some specific points that have been raised by the honourable members.
regarding women peace and security which has been mentioned i would like to say that the european union is active on the issue of women peace and security in more than seventy countries.
the eu is active in putting together action lines specific council conclusions two thousand and nine two thousand and eleven an internal action plan in two thousand and ten a request made to all eu delegations in two thousand and eleven to follow the situation and report on issues and actions taken
if we want to have a better world human rights should remain at the heart of our domestic and our foreign policy.
let me first of all express on behalf of the high representative vice president how much she regrets that she cannot be here with you today.
on gender based violence including female genital mutilation this is one of the most prevalent and pervasive forms of human rights violations and it is deeply rooted in gender inequality between men and women.
on that occasion she expressed to him her firm belief that as a member of the council of europe's venice commission and also a newly elected member of the un human rights council kazakhstan should demonstrate its strong commitment to human rights including the freedoms of speech of assembly and association and of religion and belief.
on the death penalty consistent with its strong and principled policy against the death penalty the european union is undoubtedly one of the most prominent international players and lead donors in the abolitionist cause worldwide.
the lack of substantial progress in advancing human rights in kazakhstan is certainly a matter of concern which we have conveyed to president nazarbayev.
we must do our utmost to end the terrible bloodshed in syria and to ensure that the recent advances in egypt's democratic transition do not unravel in the light of recent events.
the eu uses all tools available in order to promote its abolitionist policy according to the eleven eu guidelines.
throughout the process.
the european union has included specific attention to women peace and security in its political and human rights dialogues and consultations with countries such as canada ethiopia the us nepal pakistan papua new guinea south africa somalia sudan and uganda to name but a few.
i can assure you that the high representative the eu special representative mr lambrinidis and all the member states will redouble our efforts until human rights are not only volumes of conventions and resolutions but are translated
the second implementation report on the eu plan of action on gender equality and women's empowerment in development has been prepared.
as you know a great part of the existing european instrument for democracy and human rights is dedicated to election observations where parliament has a great role to play.
mr president honourable members i would like to thank all of you for this very important debate. this house has for years been a champion of human rights and your active involvement in our broad activities on human rights continues to guide us
we also want to ensure that the political commitment to gender equality is translated into concrete cooperation activities and feeds into the programming of eu assistance.
the european union and member states have been very active on freedom of religion and belief over the last two years.
as you all know she has committed herself to making human rights an integral part of our eu external relations and she would have been delighted to discuss with you the great achievements we have seen this year which i have briefly elaborated on in my introduction.
the report includes concrete examples of mainstreaming of gender in our geographical instruments.
two thousand and twelve a lot of work lies ahead. i am not here to say that we are perfect but that we want to achieve that goal.
she participated in the general affairs council where discussions went on late into the night last night to come to an agreement to advance the stabilisation and association process for the western balkans and of course this week the friends of syria meeting as well as the situation in egypt are particularly high on her agenda.
the fight against the death penalty is at the heart of the eu's human rights policy and a personal priority for the high representative vice president.
when the high representative vice president met with the president during a visit to astana in november they had an intensive exchange of views.
two thousand and twelve the european external action service is currently preparing a campaign to be launched in spring two thousand and thirteen under the eu human rights guidelines on violence against women and girls to draw attention to the need to step up efforts to eradicate this practice particularly on the african continent.
two thousand and twelve the european parliament unanimously adopted the joint resolution on ending female genital mutilation in june.
the respect for common values of democracy the rule of law and human rights is also the basis for deepening our relations through the new pca.
the important reports of the two rapporteurs will undoubtedly further nourish our reflexion on how to better ensure consistency in eu policy by working closely with the european external action service the commission and this house.
its support amounts to about eur two hundred million a year for the development and the implementation of national action plans funding for non governmental organisations and training for governmental agencies.
focus on freedom of religion and belief in the eu annual human rights reports of two thousand and ten two thousand and eleven and proposals for new guidelines on the freedom of religion and belief agreed in the foreign affairs council in june to be adopted by the beginning of.
definitely i cannot answer every question or every very important remark that has been made but i will try to answer or to comment on some of those issues that have been raised.
the european external action service and the commission are therefore committed to strengthening its actions both internally and externally.
we can continue business as usual;