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Quoting Shakespeare, he said the EU was about to embrace the " Brave New World and embark on a new beginning. "
Quoting Shakespeare, he said the EU was about to embrace the " Brave New World and embark on a new beginning. "
Turning to the budgetary question, Terence WYNN (PES, North West) described the agreement on the Financial Perspective with Council as a " second best solution ."
Turning to the budgetary question, Terence WYNN (PES, North West) described the agreement on the Financial Perspective with Council as a " second best solution ."
For him, to endorse in an annex to the Treaty the agricultural ceiling up until 2013 or the Chirac/Schroeder deal at the summit in Brussels was, he said, unacceptable or " a step too far " .
For him, to endorse in an annex to the Treaty the agricultural ceiling up until 2013 or the Chirac/Schroeder deal at the summit in Brussels was, he said, unacceptable or " a step too far " .
This being the case, he felt he could not vote for enlargement in these circumstances and announced with a " heavy heart " his intention to abstain.
This being the case, he felt he could not vote for enlargement in these circumstances and announced with a " heavy heart " his intention to abstain.
In announcing his intention to vote no, Nigel FARAGE (EDD, South East) took the view that the people of Eastern Europe, having just regained their freedom, were now faced with a new centralised institutional system supported only by the political classes.
In announcing his intention to vote no, Nigel FARAGE (EDD, South East) took the view that the people of Eastern Europe, having just regained their freedom, were now faced with a new centralised institutional system supported only by the political classes.
His experience of the referendum campaign in Malta convinced him that the EU was distributing " false " information.
His experience of the referendum campaign in Malta convinced him that the EU was distributing " false " information.
By way of response, Pat COX interjected from the chair to say that he was personally present during the referendum in Slovenia, where he said there was a " yes " vote of 90% by the people not the elite.
By way of response, Pat COX interjected from the chair to say that he was personally present during the referendum in Slovenia, where he said there was a " yes " vote of 90% by the people not the elite.
Charles TANNOCK (EPP-ED, London) welcomed this historic process and pointed out that the EU's GDP would be more than US$10 trillion.
Charles TANNOCK (EPP-ED, London) welcomed this historic process and pointed out that the EU's GDP would be more than US$10 trillion.
He also congratulated Slovakia for its process and paid tribute to the Slovakian military who were assisting in decontamination in Kuwait.
He also congratulated Slovakia for its process and paid tribute to the Slovakian military who were assisting in decontamination in Kuwait.
He deplored those in the House who were going to vote against accession of certain countries due to their position on Iraq.
He deplored those in the House who were going to vote against accession of certain countries due to their position on Iraq.
He also welcomed the Commission's new framework document on Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus, and looked forward to these countries eventually joining the Union.
He also welcomed the Commission's new framework document on Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus, and looked forward to these countries eventually joining the Union.
In responding to questions in the debate, Tassos Giannitsis announced that he had convened a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Athens on 17 April 2003 to discuss the provision of humanitarian aid to Iraq.
In responding to questions in the debate, Tassos Giannitsis announced that he had convened a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Athens on 17 April 2003 to discuss the provision of humanitarian aid to Iraq.
Security and defence priorities
Security and defence priorities
Philippe MORILLON (EPP-ED, F)
Philippe MORILLON (EPP-ED, F)
Report on the new European security and defence architecture - priorities and deficiencies
Report on the new European security and defence architecture - priorities and deficiencies
Procedure : Own-initiative report
Procedure : Own-initiative report
Philippe MORILLON (EPP-ED, F) opened the debate on the new European security and defence architecture.
Philippe MORILLON (EPP-ED, F) opened the debate on the new European security and defence architecture.
He was of the opinion that the differences in foreign policy ambitions expressed recently were more " virtual than real ."
He was of the opinion that the differences in foreign policy ambitions expressed recently were more " virtual than real ."
He also pointed out that two-thirds of European citizens were in favour of a common foreign and security policy.
He also pointed out that two-thirds of European citizens were in favour of a common foreign and security policy.
EU institutions, he said, would have to change fundamentally to avoid the " cacophony of voices " heard on foreign and defence policy at the European level.
EU institutions, he said, would have to change fundamentally to avoid the " cacophony of voices " heard on foreign and defence policy at the European level.
He questioned whether Europe was ready to shoulder its military responsibilities or whether it would continue to rely on the US as it had done during the Cold War.
He questioned whether Europe was ready to shoulder its military responsibilities or whether it would continue to rely on the US as it had done during the Cold War.
If Europe chose the former, he said, Europe's politicians would have to start allocating more realistic amounts to defence budgets.
If Europe chose the former, he said, Europe's politicians would have to start allocating more realistic amounts to defence budgets.
He quoted Lord Robertson - Secretary General NATO who said that the EU was caught between its commitments and lack of financial resources.
He quoted Lord Robertson - Secretary General NATO who said that the EU was caught between its commitments and lack of financial resources.
For Council, Tassos GIANNITSIS emphasised that the world and the EU faced new threats to security, not only in the forms of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism but also in an increase in state violence as well as the knock on effect from increased poverty and the world economic crisis.
For Council, Tassos GIANNITSIS emphasised that the world and the EU faced new threats to security, not only in the forms of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism but also in an increase in state violence as well as the knock on effect from increased poverty and the world economic crisis.
While he underlined the importance of moving forward on the basis of strengthening international alliances, he openly acknowledged that the divisions in the EU over the Iraq crisis were now leading to an open debate on how to move forward in the future.
While he underlined the importance of moving forward on the basis of strengthening international alliances, he openly acknowledged that the divisions in the EU over the Iraq crisis were now leading to an open debate on how to move forward in the future.
The problem, as he saw it, was that the existing arrangements for a CFSP were not designed to combat these new international threats.
The problem, as he saw it, was that the existing arrangements for a CFSP were not designed to combat these new international threats.
There did, therefore, have to be recognition of the need for a new approach.
There did, therefore, have to be recognition of the need for a new approach.
At the same time, he emphasised the importance of putting together the Rapid Reaction Force, from an operational point of view and indeed the need to step up co-operation in defence research.
At the same time, he emphasised the importance of putting together the Rapid Reaction Force, from an operational point of view and indeed the need to step up co-operation in defence research.
Creating a European armaments agency was another idea for encouraging co-operation and pooling resources.
Creating a European armaments agency was another idea for encouraging co-operation and pooling resources.
The starting point should be to acknowledge that the individual Member States faced the same external threats and, therefore, in this sense, there was a need for co-operation to move towards crisis management.
The starting point should be to acknowledge that the individual Member States faced the same external threats and, therefore, in this sense, there was a need for co-operation to move towards crisis management.
He underlined the fundamental role still to be played by NATO, the EU and the UN.
He underlined the fundamental role still to be played by NATO, the EU and the UN.
For the future, he looked to the Convention and the ideas on future defence policy now under discussion as a way of leading towards developing this new approach.
For the future, he looked to the Convention and the ideas on future defence policy now under discussion as a way of leading towards developing this new approach.
In this sense, there was a need for institutional change, if the ideas coming from Mr Morillon's report could be put into place
In this sense, there was a need for institutional change, if the ideas coming from Mr Morillon's report could be put into place
Commissioner Chris PATTEN, responsible for external relations, underlined the appropriate timing for such a debate.
Commissioner Chris PATTEN, responsible for external relations, underlined the appropriate timing for such a debate.
He did, however, recall that the Commission's competencies in the area, as conferred by the Treaties on defence policy, were relatively small.
He did, however, recall that the Commission's competencies in the area, as conferred by the Treaties on defence policy, were relatively small.
As regards the military aspects specified in the draft resolution, the Commissioner said he could not comment on them since it was for the Member States to act in this field.
As regards the military aspects specified in the draft resolution, the Commissioner said he could not comment on them since it was for the Member States to act in this field.
On the other hand, he underlined that the Commission possessed a wide responsibility in the area of crisis management, including providing civil protection and humanitarian aid.
On the other hand, he underlined that the Commission possessed a wide responsibility in the area of crisis management, including providing civil protection and humanitarian aid.
Military and non-military issues were not mutually exclusive, as he put it " did not seat neatly in separate boxes ".
Military and non-military issues were not mutually exclusive, as he put it " did not seat neatly in separate boxes ".
He also stated that it may be necessary for the Commission to develop new instruments in the area of crisis management.
He also stated that it may be necessary for the Commission to develop new instruments in the area of crisis management.
On matters relating to defence equipment industry, he stressed that this area could not be regarded as a " taboo " for the single market.
On matters relating to defence equipment industry, he stressed that this area could not be regarded as a " taboo " for the single market.
EU taxpayers, he said, expected more efficient use of their resources in defence procurement and spending.
EU taxpayers, he said, expected more efficient use of their resources in defence procurement and spending.
He stated that many problems including duplication, fragmentation and a lack of interoperability had been outlined in a recent Commission communication on the subject.
He stated that many problems including duplication, fragmentation and a lack of interoperability had been outlined in a recent Commission communication on the subject.
On international humanitarian law, he called for all sides in conflict to respect the Geneva Conventions and welcomed the role of the International Committee of the Red Cross in defending the Conventions.
On international humanitarian law, he called for all sides in conflict to respect the Geneva Conventions and welcomed the role of the International Committee of the Red Cross in defending the Conventions.
Overall, when it came to EU defence policy, the Commissioner said, " this was a moment where one has put money where one's mouth is ."
Overall, when it came to EU defence policy, the Commissioner said, " this was a moment where one has put money where one's mouth is ."
For the EPP/ED, Arie OOSTLANDER (NL) underlined that the recent events in Iraq only showed the impotence of the EU in terms of developing a common foreign and security policy.
For the EPP/ED, Arie OOSTLANDER (NL) underlined that the recent events in Iraq only showed the impotence of the EU in terms of developing a common foreign and security policy.
The problem was to change the minds of those who were indifferent to a European approach.
The problem was to change the minds of those who were indifferent to a European approach.
Perhaps recent events have shown the need for a more concerted European effort to take on defence responsibilities.
Perhaps recent events have shown the need for a more concerted European effort to take on defence responsibilities.
This should be in conjunction with the Transatlantic Alliance, and indeed he pointed out that in reality, it was the difference of attitudes towards the USA that had caused the divisions, but he was not encouraged by recent events or indeed optimistic for a new European defence capability.
This should be in conjunction with the Transatlantic Alliance, and indeed he pointed out that in reality, it was the difference of attitudes towards the USA that had caused the divisions, but he was not encouraged by recent events or indeed optimistic for a new European defence capability.
For the PES, Catherine LALUMIERE (F) supported Mr Morillon's approach and underlined the need to extend European co-operation in the defence area beyond catering for civil and humanitarian needs.
For the PES, Catherine LALUMIERE (F) supported Mr Morillon's approach and underlined the need to extend European co-operation in the defence area beyond catering for civil and humanitarian needs.
In this sense, she welcomed the new Franco/Belgian initiative but emphasised that the intention was not to see a European rival to the USA.
In this sense, she welcomed the new Franco/Belgian initiative but emphasised that the intention was not to see a European rival to the USA.
It should, however, be in a position to mount an effective response to conflicts on Europe's boundaries.
It should, however, be in a position to mount an effective response to conflicts on Europe's boundaries.
For the Liberals, Graham WATSON (South West) too thought the debate was taking place at a timely moment, with US and British troops taking control of Iraq.
For the Liberals, Graham WATSON (South West) too thought the debate was taking place at a timely moment, with US and British troops taking control of Iraq.
While weaknesses in European co-operation had been exposed, he felt events only showed the need to strengthen European co-operation.
While weaknesses in European co-operation had been exposed, he felt events only showed the need to strengthen European co-operation.
He pointed out the need to increase or rather improve the nature of defence spending.
He pointed out the need to increase or rather improve the nature of defence spending.
In this sense, he supported ideas like a new arms and research agency to co-ordinate European activities.
In this sense, he supported ideas like a new arms and research agency to co-ordinate European activities.
Furthermore, if it was cheaper to buy weapons outside Europe, then this should be done.
Furthermore, if it was cheaper to buy weapons outside Europe, then this should be done.
He called for a flexible approach to crisis management and the insertion of a collective defence clause in the new Treaty.
He called for a flexible approach to crisis management and the insertion of a collective defence clause in the new Treaty.
He also welcomed the Franco/Belgian initiative but emphasised that any move towards " enhanced " co-operation should leave the door open to participation of other Member States, especially the UK with its considerable defence resources.
He also welcomed the Franco/Belgian initiative but emphasised that any move towards " enhanced " co-operation should leave the door open to participation of other Member States, especially the UK with its considerable defence resources.
It should complement NATO and take a coherent approach to international events.
It should complement NATO and take a coherent approach to international events.
For the EUL/NGL group, Pernille FRAHM (DK) did not recommend that the EU simply increase spending on defence and try to rival the US.
For the EUL/NGL group, Pernille FRAHM (DK) did not recommend that the EU simply increase spending on defence and try to rival the US.
She pointed out that despite huge military spending, the US suffered the atrocities of September 11.
She pointed out that despite huge military spending, the US suffered the atrocities of September 11.
Modern threats, she said, could not be fought by armies, but by fighting injustices in the world.
Modern threats, she said, could not be fought by armies, but by fighting injustices in the world.
For the Greens/EFA, Jan Joost LAGENDIJK (NL) underlined the need for a common foreign and security policy to be primarily responsible for crisis prevention with military force a last resort.
For the Greens/EFA, Jan Joost LAGENDIJK (NL) underlined the need for a common foreign and security policy to be primarily responsible for crisis prevention with military force a last resort.
The emphasis should be on humanitarian missions with the EU perhaps taking over responsible for collective defence at a later date.
The emphasis should be on humanitarian missions with the EU perhaps taking over responsible for collective defence at a later date.
If defence spending could be put under the auspices of the EU budget, then it could be monitored by the European Parliament, he added.
If defence spending could be put under the auspices of the EU budget, then it could be monitored by the European Parliament, he added.
For the UEN, Cristiana MUSCARDINI (I) emphasised the need for the EU to take on a role to safeguard its own security and in particular defend democracy and human rights.
For the UEN, Cristiana MUSCARDINI (I) emphasised the need for the EU to take on a role to safeguard its own security and in particular defend democracy and human rights.
A European defence force should, she said, provide added value and be an addition to national armies.
A European defence force should, she said, provide added value and be an addition to national armies.
For the EDD, Paul COUTEAUX (F), on the other hand, felt the history of European defence co-operation over the last 50 years, following on from the failure of the early European Defence Community only showed an inability to move forward in this domain, with responsibility for defence matters firmly vested in the Member States.
For the EDD, Paul COUTEAUX (F), on the other hand, felt the history of European defence co-operation over the last 50 years, following on from the failure of the early European Defence Community only showed an inability to move forward in this domain, with responsibility for defence matters firmly vested in the Member States.
This being the case, any move towards a common policy should be abandoned, he felt.
This being the case, any move towards a common policy should be abandoned, he felt.
Proinsias DE ROSSA (PES, Dublin) stated that a united EU could have prevented war in Iraq and could have built peace in the Middle East.
Proinsias DE ROSSA (PES, Dublin) stated that a united EU could have prevented war in Iraq and could have built peace in the Middle East.
He called for nation-states to put " their petty nationalistic differences aside, so Europe can truly play its important role in the world ."
He called for nation-states to put " their petty nationalistic differences aside, so Europe can truly play its important role in the world ."
He considered the US's aims to be wider than changing the regime in Iraq, and stated that Syria, Iran, Cuba and North Korea were likely to be next on the list.
He considered the US's aims to be wider than changing the regime in Iraq, and stated that Syria, Iran, Cuba and North Korea were likely to be next on the list.
He called for Europe to unite and focus on conflict prevention.
He called for Europe to unite and focus on conflict prevention.
Geoffrey VAN ORDEN (EPP-ED, Eastern), who pointed out that this debate was taking place at the very time the joyful citizens of Iraq were pulling down a statute of Saddam Hussein, took the view that any move towards a common foreign and security policy was ill advised and would only duplicate responsibilities with NATO.
Geoffrey VAN ORDEN (EPP-ED, Eastern), who pointed out that this debate was taking place at the very time the joyful citizens of Iraq were pulling down a statute of Saddam Hussein, took the view that any move towards a common foreign and security policy was ill advised and would only duplicate responsibilities with NATO.
The real aim was to pursue European integration.
The real aim was to pursue European integration.
This could be seen with other plans for joint initiatives such as a military college, police force and coastguard and indeed for the EU to have a seat on the UN Security Council.
This could be seen with other plans for joint initiatives such as a military college, police force and coastguard and indeed for the EU to have a seat on the UN Security Council.
In the wake of events in Iraq, he trusted that the British Prime Minister would realise the folly of these ideas and instead concentrate on strengthening the Transatlantic Alliance.
In the wake of events in Iraq, he trusted that the British Prime Minister would realise the folly of these ideas and instead concentrate on strengthening the Transatlantic Alliance.
John CUSHNAHAN (EPP-ED, Munster) stated that he was a strong supporter of a EU defence policy comparing its worth as a project to that of the single currency.
John CUSHNAHAN (EPP-ED, Munster) stated that he was a strong supporter of a EU defence policy comparing its worth as a project to that of the single currency.
He called on the Convention and forthcoming IGC to tackle the issues of a common foreign and security policy.
He called on the Convention and forthcoming IGC to tackle the issues of a common foreign and security policy.
Mr Cushnahan also stated that he strongly supported the transatlantic partnership.
Mr Cushnahan also stated that he strongly supported the transatlantic partnership.
However, he called for it to be reformed and for a " new equilibrium to be reached, where both parties played an equal role in setting policy ."
However, he called for it to be reformed and for a " new equilibrium to be reached, where both parties played an equal role in setting policy ."
He also said that the EU could not continue to rely on the US to the same extent and it must shoulder its burden.
He also said that the EU could not continue to rely on the US to the same extent and it must shoulder its burden.
With regard to Iraq, he said the same mistakes could not be repeated again and he called for the offices of High Representative and the Commissioner for external relations to be merged.
With regard to Iraq, he said the same mistakes could not be repeated again and he called for the offices of High Representative and the Commissioner for external relations to be merged.
Vote Thursday midday.
Vote Thursday midday.
More people to benefit from right to family reunification
More people to benefit from right to family reunification
Car men CERDEIRA MORTERERO (PES, E)
Car men CERDEIRA MORTERERO (PES, E)
Report on the amended proposal for a Council directive on the right to family reunification
Report on the amended proposal for a Council directive on the right to family reunification
Procedure : Consultation procedure
Procedure : Consultation procedure