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sanctions should be used only as a measure of last resort as part of an integrated and comprehensive policy approach involving political dialogue complementary efforts and other instruments.
it has emerged in recent times as a result of isis in particular that there is no limit to what people are prepared to do in pursuit of violence and their objectives.
it is also symptomatic of the complexity of the conflict in the region as these people are caught between the al nusra front the syrian army isis and many more violent groups and actors.
all sides should cease hostilities to ensure immediate and unhindered humanitarian access to those in need inside the camp and to provide safe passage for all civilians who wish to leave the camp in accordance with un security council resolutions two thousand.
more generally as part of the european union's two thousand and fifteen humanitarian funding for syria the european union's support will continue to reinforce the capacity of partner organisations on the ground in order to enable them to provide a rapid humanitarian response
we also called on the un special envoy staffan de mistura to work with all parties towards the comprehensive implementation of the geneva communiqu of thirty june two thousand and twelve leading to a genuine political transition that meets the legitimate aspirations of the syrian people and enables them independently and democratically to determine their own future.
two five million to unrwa's operation to deliver lifesaving assistance to palestinian refugees in syria through cash and emergency relief items and it stands ready to scale it up if needed. this emergency decision came in addition to a eur ten million
the high representative made this clear in her statement on behalf of the european union of eighteen april as well as in her joint statement with commissioner stylianides. the un security council issued a presidential statement along the same lines on twenty april.
the european union is seriously concerned at the continued deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in syria.
this emergency funding also goes together with the eur thirty three million contribution to unrwa provided since two thousand and eleven from the european neighbourhood instrument to sustain assistance to palestinian refugees in syria in cash assistance education and health.
in the case of a sudden deterioration of the situation.
one thousand nine hundred and fifty seven it was supposed of course to be temporary but until palestinian refugees can go home they remain particularly vulnerable. that is where this resolution is important.
this is a long established palestinian settlement on the outskirts of damascus more of a suburb of a city rather than a camp in its own right.
the chaos is a humanitarian crisis unfolding on the very outskirts of the syrian capital.
ninety five percent of these people rely on unrwa for their daily needs.
we must also see the eu as we state in paragraph ten play a much greater role in brokering a political solution within syria and i would also add palestine to give the refugees a home to go to.
i think there is a great deal to be recommended within it.
the palestinian people are particularly vulnerable within syria with upwards of four hundred and eighty zero palestinian refugees scattered across sixty camps throughout the wider region.
we must see as we have expressed in paragraph nine humanitarian pauses in the fighting as proposed by un special envoy de mistura.
mr president i will start by congratulating the rapporteurs and colleagues for the very constructive way in which we put this motion together.
we welcome of course commissioner the humanitarian aid the eu has given but in this case the criticism of the eu as a payer rather than a player has never been more just.
i would like to assure this house and others that i utterly condemn the way in which the palestinian people have been treated every bit as much as i condemned yesterday.
as these injustices continue across that part of that world day in and day out i am saddened by the thought that so much of this has its roots in a militarily interventionist foreign policy which has failed in its attempt to protect
perhaps that principle should be considered by governments over their foreign policies.
the war in syria must be stopped and the eu must lead efforts diplomatic and otherwise.
humanitarian aid will require much more money not only from the eu but especially from arab countries and others who have not taken up their share of the burden.
we have heard the massive outcry after the horrible and tragic deaths in the mediterranean;
i share the sense of sorrow.
and the immense misery of the people in and from syria and the rest of the middle east region must be met with a more forceful answer from europe. when we speak of shelter in the region at least the most basic of needs must be provided for and it must be safe for people.
i know the report called us to address the reasons behind the decreasing citation of references of harmonised standards in the official journal.
let me start with inclusiveness.
finally my last point i agree that we need to ensure that industry can rely on an effective licencing system.
the upcoming interinstitutional dialogue early next year will also be an opportunity to further discuss the topics of mutual interest.
this system should provide for growth and efficient access to these technologies while at the same time ensuring that there are adequate incentives for research development and innovation.
once again let me thank the honourable member for such an excellent report.
ict standards ensure that these devices work together seamlessly.
work on this has started and is progressing smoothly so far.
they target inclusiveness at national european and international level.
i am pleased to see that the report recognises the importance of standardisation and welcomes at the same time the joint initiative.
it sets out a balanced view on several questions on the european standardisation system and as i can see from it we agree on the fundamental principles in the area.
just one sentence over the past thirty years european standards have delivered great benefits for companies for consumers.
a few of them. so last year we set out a new direction in this area calling for a system that is agile and that is timely.
we want a system that is both inclusive and collaborative a system that taps the potential of ict and services and above all a system that can set priorities and deliver results.
last year we adopted a strategic and political plan on ict standardisation priorities. it is focused on five key areas five g the internet of things cloud computing cyber security and data technologies.
second on transparency i agree with the report that we need to increase the transparency accountability and timelines of the standardisation system.
in the joint initiative there are three actions focused on inclusiveness.
we are currently working on how to improve the licencing environment and provide clarity on an sep licencing environment and fair reasonable and non discriminatory practices.
this includes member states industry of course standardsetting organisations and the research community.
most people know how frustrating it is and can be to buy digital technology only to find that it cannot connect to other devices.
we are working closely with the standardisation organisations to find practical and durable solutions.
i believe that the more open standards we have the more innovation we have.
at least this report acknowledges that there are different business models out there but i do think the commission should promote solutions that ensure that different business models can co exist.
can we truly call a standard open just because the standardisation process was inclusive enough?
as open source can be shared in an unlimited manner it is not really compatible with royalty based models.
the point of setting standards is that other companies will be able to build their innovations upon them.
however the discussion on this report has shown that we all talk about open standards but we all have different views about what open' really means.
this report is therefore a good start for discussion but i hope that it is not the end of it.
however if we think about what the internet of things is all about devices communicating with other devices it is difficult to see how we can do this without standards.
the eu needs to have an effective and proactive market driven standardisation policy if we want to be leaders in innovation the leaders of the race for five g and for the internet of things.
having open standardisation processes based on frand licensing terms which address the legitimate interests of both the holders of rights and potential licensees is now more important than ever. finally we need to increase the awareness and knowledge about standards and to explain how standardisation works and when it can be used.
there are two different ecosystems at european level for the development of eu standards and that is cen cenelec and etsi.
boost competitiveness and innovation in europe.
third it is important to stress that standards are not a legislative tool and they should not be used as such.
i would like to express my gratitude to the shadows and to the commission for their open and collaborative work on this report.
so i hope that you can support this report at tomorrow's vote so that this institution can send a strong message about the importance of the european standardisation system.
second the report stresses the importance and success of the standardisation regulation.
the objective of this report is to contribute to the ongoing debate and to set the european parliament's priorities in response to the commission standardisation package including the joint initiative on standardisation and development of ict standards.
the standardisation environment is changing and is challenging.
first the report acknowledges that there is more to the standardisation process than an economic aspect.
therefore a key point in the report is supporting smes' participation in the process of developing standards.
this is of paramount importance when standards are developed for products and services that can affect the health and safety and the wellbeing of people.
fourth standards is an extremely competitive area at international level and in order to maintain europe's leadership position in technical development and global trade we need to pay more attention to the global role and relevance of standards.
fifth developing standards is a long term investment and not everyone can afford the time expertise and investment in this complex process.
they are a voluntary market driven tool providing technical requirements and guidance for the implementation of eu legislation.
construction cosmetics energy and so many other things. in each sector standards are a necessary component and a mechanism that can improve health and safety for our citizens can protect consumers and raise their confidence guarantee safe products and services reduce costs and enhance performance for businesses increase sales and the take up of new technologies
the report will also contribute to the first interinstitutional dialogue and to the commission's annual work programme two thousand and eighteen which will be adopted in july.
to respond to these challenges i based the report on a number of salient points that are essential for the future of the european standardisation system.
the european standardisation system must be based on an inclusive holistic and common approach whereby smes consumer and citizen goals particularly those related to economic social and health issues and the environment are fully integrated into the standardisation process.
in fact the commission has decided to postpone their annual work programme by one month so that they can take on board our recommendations which will be voted upon tomorrow.
we are therefore proposing an annual standardisation forum where once a year stakeholders can meet to discuss european standards.
one thousand and twenty five the european system is unique but we should always strive to improve it without undermining all the positive work which has been done.
all the stakeholders.
the report also recognises the key role of ict standards for the future development of the digital single market frand fair reasonable and non discriminatory royalty free licensing and open source software implementation.
both systems have their existing good practices but they need to be explored further.
however it is important that standards are developed in an open inclusive and transparent system based on close partnership cooperation and broad support of industry public authorities consumers workers and citizens i.
that is why the report makes some valuable suggestions on how to further improve support and strengthen the work of the european standardisation organisations by safeguarding that the development of standards remains open transparent and guided by european interests.
the uk already has a high standard of products which are recognised across the world as being trustworthy and high quality.
indeed even testing centres for eu standards cannot yet guarantee that products produced under this proposal are all of the same quality.
this is dangerous and it could serve to drive down standards and create an atmosphere of mistrust.
standards are there to guarantee that products are fit for purpose work smoothly and reliably together providing high quality and safety safeguards for our citizens.
they are important for consumers and companies for the interoperability of products and for providing economies of scale by keeping markets open and avoiding lock in with given providers or products.
i also hope that the commission the european standardisation organisations and member states will implement and enforce its recommendations.
so in particular i would like to reiterate it is important to enhance the synergies and coordination between all stakeholders;
and prepare a european register listing existing european standards and ongoing standardisation work to avoid duplication of work.
and finally to raise awareness and knowledge about standards introduce professional standardisation courses and develop standardisation guidelines for policymakers.
free flow of data sector which will provide for the uptake of new technologies like for example electric vehicles.
people are not fools. there are issues dropouts ok;
but in a rising economy with the member states they can be solved.
twenty five million children in the eu are in a situation of poverty which is simply unacceptable.
indeed this report recommends concrete measures to strengthen and improve the future eu youth strategy in particular the inclusion in the labour market of all young people through equal opportunities and also enabling measures to grant young people the right to live in a healthy environment with access to education and culture which should be considered fundamental rights.
i also welcome the reiteration that the commission and member states must promptly adopt a child guarantee.
as a socialist member i welcome the focus on the need to always guarantee that employment training and learning opportunities respect good working conditions and social rights in line with the international labour organisation decent work agenda.
madam president one of the key themes through this report is the importance of listening to young people and that is what i have been doing holding a series of discussions in recent weeks with young people in my region at the outward academy in worksop the leicester young people's council
because there is a specific context in the uk for listening to young people and two early conclusions from my report on what they have said to me is this on participation and empowerment young people want to be formally empowered and i agree with those young people who have told me that the voting age should be sixteen and not eighteen in the uk.
so the commission the uk government and the parliament steering group should find ways to engage young people throughout the next few months.
and secondly young people want to be listened to throughout this brexit process.
madam president crimea and more widely the situation in occupied eastern ukraine must not be allowed to fall into the realms of frozen conflicts.
beyond the geostrategic picture however are the people living in crimea minority communities are facing persecution including notably the crimean tatars and ethnic ukrainians.
today in crimea we observe a zealous continuation of ethnic cleansing policies. tatar leaders are banned from entering the peninsula.
total deportation was accomplished.
high representative vice president mogherini discussed these issues in person with the leaders of the mejlis of crimean tatars during her last visit to kiev in november.
on the crimean peninsula since its illegal annexation by the russian federation in.
in the light of recent developments this remains absolutely vital.
this includes the denial of freedom of expression freedom of peaceful assembly freedom of religion and belief and the persecution of persons belonging to minorities in particular the crimean tatars.
two thousand and fifteen the decision of twenty six april by the so called supreme court of crimea to prohibit the activities of the mejlis which is a self governing body of the crimean tatars and labelling it an extremist organisation represents a grave attack on the rights of the crimean tatars as a whole. furthermore it constitutes an additional very negative deterioration in the human rights situation
what is more the mejlis is now banned and we call on the eu to help and assist so that they can meet in exile.
the restrictions to access to the osce the un the council of europe and human rights ngos are another bad sign and so are the restrictions on freedom of the press and freedom of expression.
we told them we would not forget them and today we remind the whole of europe of their plight.
my own country ireland and especially the south coast is particularly exposed.
the massive exit of eu industry and investment is not only damaging our economies but by its relocation to countries with lower environmental standards it actually increases co two emissions.
we in ukip disagree with the climate change alarmism which is the cause of the eu's current damaging and counterproductive energy policy.
the british people are looking forward to cheaper reliable and affordable energy.
since then climate obsessive politicians have set various objectives towards establishing targets that would involve the final deindustrialisation of europe.
however the commission continues to impose never ending objectives for emissions reductions which invest vast amounts of money into activities that will have little or no effect on climate. realistically we can expect global co two emissions to keep rising for several decades.
come on stay on and be consistent!
this is about our future economy. if we take the lead the jobs will be here.
but it is not only about numbers and targets.
only then will we be the leading continent on climate action which we claim to be.
this is about our future economy and i say this to our nationalist friends on the right who are always very proud of what we can achieve as a country but then suddenly when it is about climate action suddenly they say we are little we are small it does not matter what we do.
if we do not take the lead we will suffer from climate change and will have to import the technologies from all those regions that you so much fear.
but it also means how crucially important it is that we do our work on both the emission trading system on the effort sharing and on the energy package. we seriously have to deliver on paris and not only that we also have to work on proper implementation.
two thousand and eighteen this facilitative dialogue should provide us with a clear picture of where we stand because paris was a huge success but we knew even while we were still applauding there that it was not enough;
it is great that we applauded paris but we cannot applaud without delivering on the promises that we made there.
the facilitative dialogue can therefore lead only to one conclusion that we have to do more that we are falling short at the moment.
the regrettable decision by the president of the united states to withdraw his country from the paris agreement will have numerous implications but most worryingly it has an immediate impact on climate financing which is one of the cornerstones for international climate action. the suspension of us contributions to the green climate fund will open up
we expect quite importantly that there will be some clarification on the structure of the two thousand and eighteen facilitative dialogue.
tomorrow we will be adopting our resolution on the topic which sets out the vision concerns expectations and aspirations of our institution.
those of us who believe in the science explaining climate change keep on stressing this fact and the associated disastrous consequences for both our present and our future.
one might qualify as the most significant multilateral international agreement of the decade.
for the past year preparatory work has started that will go on well into two thousand and eighteen laying down the foundation for the implementation of the accord.
the paris agreement was a major step but a lot more needs to be done to ensure that this agreement will deliver on its intentions.
we all know in this house from our work on european legislation that if it is hard to agree on a common set of policy design and the numbers it is even harder to implement them in a meaningful way. and this is where we are with the paris agreement.
two thousand and sixteen one hundred and ninety five parties have signed up to the agreement to date and one hundred and sixty six of these have already deposited with the un their instruments of ratification acceptance approval or accession to what
we are one month away from the start of the twenty three rd climate conference in bonn which will be a milestone in the technical work on the implementing rules for the agreement.
as every year in line with our commitment to the international climate process the european parliament will attend the bonn conference and follow the discussion and decisions made there and through its privileged contacts with parliamentarians from around the world will support the eu position.
this will be a key opportunity to take stock of progress made towards the agreement's mitigation goals and to inform the preparation and revision by two thousand and twenty of the parties' two thousand and thirty nationally determined contributions.
i am very much encouraged by the debate today on cop twenty three and the next steps in the implementation of the paris agreement.
the current administration is propped up by agri business extractive industries and the hydro electric dam lobby.
i went to amazonia in august into the heart of the forest and i bore witness to the unfolding environmental disaster not just for the indigenous people or for brazil but for the whole world.
the guardians of the environment are the indigenous people and it is them we should be listening to.
the amazon is the lungs of the world and its breath is life on earth.
there is a direct link between the extratropical storm desmond that devastated my constituency in december two thousand and fifteen and the destruction of the amazon.
mr president it's impossible to talk about climate change without drawing attention to the grave situation in amazonia brazil where violence land grabbing and serious human rights violations are now endemic under michel temer's corrupt presidency.
cop twenty three should result in significant progress on the details of the modalities procedures and guidelines of the framework.
they also bring concrete opportunities to overcome barriers in ndc implementation and international cooperation such as partnerships through the global climate action agenda.
it is important that we achieve clarity on the process for next year so that all parties and external stakeholders are reassured that we will deliver on our task.