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the eu must also protect its citizens by adapting to new threats and challenges.
on broadband infrastructure and electronic payments. we also need to give investors long term certainty and long term vision about the society they live
but we are not starting from scratch.
term. possible agreements with partners such as japan and the united states would have a huge
for each of these seven key policy areas the work programme sets out clearly the long term vision and objectives summarises what is missing and explains how the commission will take up the challenge.
the fourth is growth for jobs supporting employment services promoting social inclusion and entry into labour markets with special measures to help vulnerable groups notably young people who are faced with a huge unemployment pressure.
agreement. of course it would be much more natural if the new commissioner could start this process from the beginning through the trialogues until the end. i was very encouraged by the possible schedule for the appointment of the new
on this. we are saying that any kind of reduction in that percentage is not acceptable.
the work programme needs to put people's needs before profits and it needs to recognise that the austerity measures are particularly detrimental to women and children.
madam president there is much to think about in the commission's work programme; but as always the devil is in the detail and we need to hear much more detail particularly with regard to the seven policy areas to which it refers.
i listened intently to what you had to say about growth and jobs.
already we have twenty five million people unemployed across europe and that number is growing.
it is disappointing that the work programme does not address at all the failed policies of chasing after third world conditions in employment and public services.
we look forward to making a constructive and positive input on the proposals which have the potential to benefit the people of europe.
despite the upbeat rhetoric measures to invest in jobs and growth are half hearted and under funded and are rendered somewhat ineffective by the ideological attachment to the policies of austerity.
there is no mention at all of the tobacco directive which is already long overdue.
child poverty has increased as a result of the austerity measures.
following the september state of the union address by president barroso i said that he needed to give his head a shake.
it will be extremely problematic for parliament to agree on the two pack' in the absence of progress on the redemption fund.
madam president the commission's priorities are directed towards greater integration as an end in itself and not towards measures that will solve the real economic problems facing the populations of europe.
the greatest of course is the recession with its unemployment and under employment squeezed incomes and reduced benefits.
indeed the austerity programme is calculated to produce unemployment and not to combat it.
one policy area mentioned is genuine economic and monetary union the euro with its common external value that is hideously overvalued for the countries of the south and which is aggravating and perpetuating the recession for them.
another commission priority is said to be to use eu resources to improve competitiveness.
well countries with overvalued currencies cannot compete even with other countries in their region.
in particular the mandate will require the standards to provide criteria and technical specifications for the fitting of mechanical shielding tunnel spraying and air assistance systems for spraying for preventing contamination of the water source during filling and emptying and precise specifications for the manufacturer's instructions to prevent drift of pesticides taking account of all the relevant parameters such as nozzle pressure boom height wind speed air temperature and humidity and driving speed.
the value of the charges governed by articles four a four b and six a where these charges are denominated in currencies other than the euro.
this is important it now means we can bring in the updated regulation and hopefully this will work more rapidly and in the best interests of all citizens.
this is the regulation to which that refers and this is the implementation of it.
we also believe we have made minimal progress on deadlines although that is something that rests with the member states.
we believe we have made considerable progress not least in terms of the electronic means of communication which hopefully will speed up the process for all citizens but we in parliament believe that we have added to citizens' rights within this process that they are now entitled to much more information not least in
again i would like to thank all colleagues who have been involved in this long difficult but hopefully very fruitful outcome.
in the commission's view these measures could also include the suspension of the agreements.
as well as these provisions article twenty eight of the ita and article ninety four of the pca will enable each side to take appropriate measures in case of grave violations of the agreements.
mr president parliament has moved from its first reading position on the electricity and gas directive. i would just like briefly to explain why. the report as it stands is far from perfect but we believe that we have made substantial gains for energy consumers in the european union.
we would like however to encourage the commission and in particular the competition authorities to continue their work in ensuring that companies that own both generation and transmission systems play by the rules and do not abuse their positions.
we must continue to critically assess our own approach and adjust where necessary.
there is always hope even in difficult times like
these are our staff members the secretariat of the femm and libe committees the policy advisers our assistants and all the professionals from the presidency and the commission.
you have a crucial role and we trust you that you will be able to deliver on this trust.
since that attack europe too has faced the threat of terrorism.
within days british police officers were in france working alongside their french counterparts and french investigators have travelled to the uk to work alongside the british. this is a very good example of a joint investigation and illustrates that eu member states can cooperate and work together on the most serious of crimes.
the same can be said of our friends in madrid.
for the first time in european legislation there will also be a legal requirement to respond to the particular needs of victims of terrorism including their immediate family members.
whilst this directive covers a wide spectrum of crime from the most petty to the most serious i believe that when people find themselves away from their home country and are the victim of a violent and serious crime they are at their most vulnerable especially children.
as a lawyer i dealt with a number of children who had been the victims of crimes and i know the sensitivity which is required in order to guarantee their safety and protection.
finally i am pleased to see the inclusion of a large number of amendments initiated by myself relating to child victims.
by asking all european national governments to adhere to a set of standards for all victims we can ensure that they will receive the proper assistance and support.
this directive will create a proper legal framework so this example of collaboration and cooperation between the french and the british will become the norm and vulnerable victims can be spared further pain and distress.
when london was attacked in july two thousand and seven fifty two innocent people lost their lives and fifty two families lost a loved one.
earlier today we remembered those who had lost their lives in the nine eleven attacks on the twin towers and we remember also their family members left behind.
thank you for having made this possible.
our victims package of today our directive our european law is going to be the first step to address the rights for victims of crime across the european union.
once an agreement has been found between parliament and the council we will be able to help and assist the member states in getting those provisions introduced into national law and we will support practical projects on the ground that are crucial for ensuring that victims can obtain effective rights in practice.
particular attention will be paid to some categories of victims victims of terrorism organised crime human trafficking gender based violence sexual violence exploitation hate crime victims of disabilities.
they are going to be part of the judicial system.
and we say how can we help them so that they get their rights?
she went to a foreign country she did not understand the language she could not speak to the doctors she could not speak to the police she had nobody to help her.
we think about the people who have been burgled;
european policy making is not about institutions it is not about this parliament it is not about the commission it is not about power to brussels.
is a very good example of this europe we are building together.
i am moved because we have two wonderful rapporteurs who in their diversity managed to bring to this house and to our action the human feelings and the emotions which we need
they are all sui generis and they have all their values but they are very different.
when i become commissioner for justice i had to look at criminal justice and i discovered that of course in the different member states we have very different systems.
european policy making is about giving help to people making them feel that europe is their place to be that wherever they go they will feel secure that somebody cares and the question of victims which we discussed today
we think about the child who finds himself without any help;
that was the origin of what we are discussing today.
that was the origin of saying yes we put people at the centre of our european endeavours;
that was the first element. the second element was when i analysed what is happening in criminal justice i saw that everything revolves around the criminal the one who has committed a crime;
we think about the wife whose husband has been murdered in a neighbouring country;
and children who are always going to be considered vulnerable.
in future europe is going to be there in order to help them.
we are going to say loud and clear we europeans care about people' and support to victims is about caring about people.
they are all human beings and our responsibility here is to care for them.
we are going to tackle as a next step the compensation to victims by the offender.
commissioner we will work with you on this dossier going forward to deliver for our citizens. passing laws is easy;
while we congratulate ourselves and recognise the progress that has been made and celebrate the fact that we have got this far the two thousand and one package promised much but raised and dashed the hopes of those of us who wanted to see a more coherent system.
i am happy to report that the scottish government is a very willing partner in this process.
as a lawyer myself i see much in this package to admire and much that is not only necessary but very urgent.
scots law already is very distinctive within our european tradition. but what about the other member states? we have a three year limit for transposition.
enforcing them is what will change their lives.
the scottish government this week launched a victims and witness bill to the scottish parliament which will exceed the terms of this directive by a significant margin.
it is crucial that we learn the lessons of that to make sure that they are not repeated.
no hungarian person would ever believe this to be true.
what maggie hughes asked for was access to information translation interpretation legal advice reimbursement of expenses and compensation for victims of cross border cases the practical things that make the european union mean something to people in times of need.
i think she will listen to this debate commissioner and think that the european parliament has done its job and i thank members in this house for doing their job very well.
for the first time since the adoption of the lisbon treaty and the extension of its competences in this field the european union is about to adopt a europe wide law on the protection of citizens' fundamental rights.
the agreement which will be put to the vote tomorrow is the result of long and sometimes difficult negotiations with member states and the commission.
it has always been guided by one main principle the interest of the victim and the support they need in getting through a process which can be particularly difficult for them.
the commission has rightly initiated this timely piece of legislation which will now guarantee to all victims of crime across europe the same basic rights in criminal proceedings irrespective of where the crime took place and of the victim's residence status. the future directive is also closing identified gaps in protection for victims particularly those exposed to discrimination and victimisation such as children victims of gender based violence or victims of organised crime.
a major change in the future is that all victims will now undergo an individual assessment in order to identify potential specific needs notably based on their personal characteristics and the circumstances of the crime.
another key element of the agreement are procedural rights such as the right to be heard the right to receive information about their case including the time and place of the trial and the nature of the charges the right of appeal and of access to victim support services which have been significantly improved with the setting of minimum eu standards.
i would also like to thank all shadow rapporteurs who have been actively and positively contributing to our work over the past months.
we must also recognise the leading role of the danish presidency of the eu in making a consensus possible among member states.
i welcome this debate tonight and believe that the proposals before us represent real progress in how we deal with the victims of crime in our society.
my constituency of northern ireland is today making real progress after having suffered at the hands of criminals who through their terrorist campaign have sadly left us with many victims who daily feel the hurt and loss of loved ones or deal with mental or physical anguish as a result of what they were put through.
these victims innocents suffering loss through no fault or deed of their own need our support and the support of democratic institutions.
however there is a key point i would urge the house to always remember to make a clear distinction between the perpetrator of crime and the victim of that crime.
there are some in my constituency perverse as it may seem to the vast majority of us where the perpetrator can also be the victim.
areas of protection for victims of crimes are without doubt in my mind among the main contributions we can make working in this parliament and we should be working in this area. as more of our citizens move across europe for social recreational or work reasons it is important that they do so safely
so i was particularly pleased that this initiative was taken up.
well done' needs to be said on occasions.
i have criticised this parliament and this is one of those occasions when i have come out to say well done' to the rapporteurs.
we regret that so far no rohingya representatives have been included although the country's muslim community is represented.
the latest reports we have indicate that the government is making serious efforts to provide security and to identify and prosecute the instigators.
the commission was formed in august with a broad mandate.
i call on the burmese authorities to end discriminatory practices against rohingya and to carry out a full and independent investigation into the distressing events that have taken place in rakhine state.
of course it is not only up to the government but first and foremost up to the buddhist community in rakhine state.
mr president i strongly condemn the renewed outbreaks of violence that took place recently in western burma.
you will never get solutions if that situation continues.
oppose all unilateral actions including new facts on the ground and settlement expansions;
and review the resolution in twelve months.
call for the resumption of direct negotiations guided by the above principles;
let us imagine that the resolution supporting a palestinian declaration is adopted in the united nations general assembly. even then palestinians would not be able to avoid negotiating with israel if they wish to achieve peace. none of the core issues including borders jerusalem
what i think is needed to bring about change is mass action a third intifada by the palestinian people against the blockade of gaza against roadblocks against the apartheid wall against incursions by the israeli army and against the occupation itself. in recent months there has been a magnificent movement in israel with young people working class people participating in a social movement demanding social justice.
there have been hundreds of resolutions many condemning israeli aggression and resolutions recognising and supporting an independent palestinian state at the un. successive israeli governments have simply ignored them.
president abbas therefore has no option but to make a broad appeal to the international community through the united nations in order to maintain his non violent political and diplomatic strategy for an end to the conflict.
by voting for an upgrading of the state of palestine in the united nations we will however reinforce the non violent strategy of president abbas. to do otherwise will shred our reputation in the region.
in this regard europe has to be consistent if we are to retain any shred of credibility with those who are struggling to construct a better way of governing themselves and providing a better life for their children.
despite this historic compromise israel's current leadership refuses to engage demanding negotiations without palestinian preconditions while laying down its own preconditions such as continued colonisation of palestinian land and rejecting president obama's basis for negotiations.
we all know that a negotiated two state solution is the optimum solution.
i urge the european external action service to strain every sinew to negotiate a resolution with the palestinians which unites eu member states in support of president abbas's initiative which reassures both palestinians and israelis regarding their core concerns and which seeks to create the potential for revived time limited final status negotiations.
all eu member states support the establishment of a palestinian state on the one thousand nine hundred and sixty seven lines and we have agreed that the pa is ready for statehood so no major principle is involved.
the arab spring and its potential for a great leap forward can only be fully realised when the israeli palestinian conflict and occupation is resolved.
her visit the latest in a series to the region this year was aimed at once again demonstrating her commitment and that of the eu to the peace process and continuing her efforts to help the parties resume negotiations.
it confirmed the central role that is being played by the quartet in bringing international legitimacy to the process.
it was emphasised by all that the over riding objective is the resumption of negotiations.
in fact a basic tenet of the eu position is that it would be able to accept any agreement that is reached freely by the parties.
in spite of the many difficulties that remain the eu can still play a useful role in bridging the gap between the different partners and helping to define a possible compromise.
it is useful to recall that the eu has adopted a comprehensive position on the parameters on which it considers that negotiations should be based.
it would be more prudent to react to a solid proposal.
the eu and member states remain committed contributors but the situation is critical.
of course you will be aware that the palestinians with the support of the arab group have declared their intention of taking up the issue of their status at the united nations.
we will base our reaction to any resolution on two basic elements.
thirdly a just fair and agreed solution to the refugee question;
it is clear that this has strengthened our position.
she has decided before going to new york for the un general assembly to have another round of discussions in cairo taking advantage of a special meeting of the arab league and in israel where she is now.
if this is the case we should be prepared to engage and to contribute in any way that we can.
she also wanted to express the unity of the eu in its approach as well as its openness towards any ideas and opportunities that may be helpful to the process.
we should make every effort to encourage them to do so.
although you will be familiar with this position i think that it would be useful to briefly outline these elements once again.
since the gymnich meeting the high representative has remained in constant contact with all the parties involved in this issue.
the eu is on record as having recognised that the palestinian institutions have achieved a level of preparedness that is sufficient to support the obligations of statehood. this is the result of the vision and very hard work of palestinian leaders who have been able to accomplish this with a great deal of support and expertise provided by the eu among others.
there was solid agreement on the fact that eu unity is crucial.
a way must be found through negotiations to resolve the status of jerusalem as the future capital of both states.
secondly security arrangements that for palestinians respect their sovereignty and show that the occupation is over and for israelis protect their security prevent the resurgence of terrorism and deal effectively with new and emerging threats;
the second factor is that any initiative at the un should be constructive and aimed at achieving a return to negotiations.
the high representative has every intention of upholding the eu's responsibilities at this crucial moment for the whole middle east.
the eu's consistent position has been and remains that all efforts should focus on the resumption of negotiations.
first of all it is crucial that we maintain the unity that has characterised eu efforts on the peace process over the past months.
this is not an attempt by the eu to establish pre conditions but rather a framework to allow meaningful negotiations to resume.
with all her different interlocutors she has reaffirmed the urgency of relaunching the peace negotiations and underlined the need to find a way out of the present stalemate.
the eu has repeatedly argued that the changes that have been witnessed in the neighbourhood including changes in the countries around israel add urgency to the need to find a solution that will enable the people of israel and the people of palestine to live in peace and security together.
irrespective of how matters evolve i must express concern at the financial stability of the palestinian authority.
the quartet meeting in washington on eleven july which was held on her initiative was an important step in this regard.
it was a constructive meeting where a substantial discussion was held on how to bring the parties back to the negotiating table.
the parties need to be committed to a meaningful process that will produce results.
the clock is now ticking rapidly and although we have brokered a plan within the eu for resettling the residents to third countries and some eu member states and even some countries outside the eu have already started taking some of these refugees we are running out of time and we are facing the prospect of another violent attack and bloodshed perhaps on a scale similar to srebrenica.
i received information last night from unhcr that the residents of ashraf are protected under international law but can i urge the commission to follow the example of un high commissioner antnio guterres and write to nouri al maliki demanding an extension of the deadline to give us time to work on the resettlement plan and in the meantime