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Debate: Situation in Tigray, Ethiopia
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Elżbieta Kruk
Political group: ECR
Country: Bulgaria
Language: PL

Panie Przewodniczący! Wybory parlamentarne w Etiopii miały być pierwszymi wolnymi w dziejach kraju i przynieść pokój. Tymczasem w Tigraju, prowincji w północnej Etiopii, nadal trwa wojna i ma miejsce gigantyczna katastrofa humanitarna. Wojna domowa trwa od listopada 2020 roku, kiedy to rząd Etiopii wysłał wojska federalne do walki z Ludowym Frontem Wyzwolenia Tigraju. Pojawiają się doniesienia, że rząd etiopski zablokował pomoc humanitarną dla prowincji. Słyszymy o ostrzeliwaniu i egzekucjach cywilów, o czystkach etnicznych, niszczeniu mienia, dóbr kultury i miejsc kultów religijnych. Jak alarmują instytucje ONZ, rząd rozmyślnie wywołał głód w celu dokonania ludobójstwa Tigrajczyków. Głodem lub niedożywieniem zagrożonych jest już 4 mln ludzi. Trzystu pięćdziesięciu tysiącom, a według niektórych doniesień nawet 900 tysiącom z nich grozi śmierć głodowa.  To tragiczne, że premier Etiopii Abiy Ahmed Ali, laureat Pokojowej Nagrody Nobla, jest winny cierpienia i śmierci własnych obywateli, których powinien chronić. Społeczność międzynarodowa musi działać szybko i zdecydowanie. Nieefektywna polityka zagraniczna Unii przyczynia się do śmierci setek tysięcy ludzi. Wszak wiemy, że Etiopczycy rozpaczliwie potrzebują wsparcia.
Debate: Situation in Tigray, Ethiopia
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Frances Fitzgerald
Political group: PPE
Country: Germany
Language: EN

Mr President, the situation in Ethiopia is dire: conflict leading to fear and terror, people fleeing from their homes and pouring across international borders, famine and hunger, and desperate and brutal sexual violence and rape. Last week’s ceasefire offered a glimmer of hope. However, any genuine ceasefire must include actions to improve the humanitarian situation. The destruction of important routes for the delivery of humanitarian aid is unacceptable. The brutal murders of three Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff underlines the dangers faced by humanitarian workers. In relation to what will be left in the aftermath, we know that cases of rape and sexual violence are widespread and brutal, and perpetrated by armed actors. They are not weapons, but crimes, crimes against women.  I strongly call on the Commission and the External Action Service to make a strong commitment to support women as they try to rebuild their lives after such devastating attacks. Too often, women and vulnerable communities are left on their own when conflicts end. We need to step forward and to be there for the women of Tigray.
Debate: Situation in Tigray, Ethiopia
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Maria Arena
Political group: S-D
Country: Belgium
Language: FR

Monsieur le Président, depuis le début du conflit dans le Tigré en Éthiopie, il y a huit mois, plus de 400 000 personnes ont plongé aujourd’hui dans la famine et plus d’un million et demi de personnes sont en risque de famine. C’est une des pires crises humanitaires de la région dans cette dernière décennie. Vous l’avez dit tous les deux, tant au Conseil qu’à la Commission: la première priorité est bien entendu le respect du cessez-le-feu, l’accès à l’aide humanitaire pour toutes les personnes à risques et la protection des civils. Mais à moyen terme, l’Union européenne, l’Union africaine et toute la communauté internationale devront soutenir tous les efforts pour un dialogue inclusif entre toutes les communautés de ce pays et garantir aussi que les forces militaires extérieures soient sorties de ce pays. La solution, on le sait, ne peut être militaire, mais les auteurs de graves violations des droits de l’homme doivent être poursuivis si nous voulons qu’il y ait une réconciliation, parce qu’il n’y a pas de réconciliation dans l’impunité.
Debate: Situation in Tigray, Ethiopia
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Ignazio Corrao
Political group: Verts/ALE
Country: Malta
Language: EN

Mr President, I am also very worried about the ongoing situation in Ethiopia. The fresh start we expected with the election has turned into a nightmare. A few days ago, I spoke with the representatives of various Tigrayan communities and I received extremely worrying information concerning human rights. The Ethiopian Government is extensively cracking down on civilians throughout the country. This is the reason why I would not focus only on Tigray, but I would rather highlight the situation regarding the whole of Ethiopia, where several human rights violations have been reported, including arbitrary arrests and detentions, torture, executions and forced displacements.  Ethiopia needs to see an inclusive national dialogue with all communities, political parties and wider civil society. The commitment and the fundamental role of the European Union lies in humanitarian aid and in promoting inter—regional dialogue and the restoration of security. Let’s act right away!
Debate: Situation in Tigray, Ethiopia
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Željana Zovko
Political group: PPE
Language: EN

Mr President, finally, after eight months of hostilities, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front is willing to accept a ceasefire proposed by the Ethiopian authorities. I encourage this move towards a peaceful future and call on both sides to find an agreement on the conditions of the ceasefire via diplomatic means. The violent actions need to stop as soon as possible for the good of the Ethiopian people. The atrocities have deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Tigray. More than 400 000 people are estimated to live in famine and another 1.8 million are on the brink of it. That’s a shame. A shame for civilisation. A shame for us today, because we all remember Ethiopia in the eighties and the Great Famine, and history is repeating itself with us helpless and watching it. Coordinating actions of humanitarian support is of crucial importance at this moment. I welcome the clear commitment of the European Commission to support Ethiopian citizens and to prevent further humanitarian catastrophes. However, aid workers still face difficulties in reaching out to the people in need. The parties in the conflict should facilitate the access of aid to all parts of Tigray and provide assistance according to the principles of international law. And we have instruments: we just voted NDICI. We voted this huge amount of money, that’s the only weapon that we can use nowadays. Stop cooperating with people who don’t want to cooperate with us and save further loss of life.
Debate: Situation in Tigray, Ethiopia
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Carlos Zorrinho
Political group: S-D
Language: PT

Senhor Presidente, Senhor Comissário, Senhor Ministro, o conflito do Tigré é um momento doloroso e triste da História contemporânea em que a fome está a ser usada como arma de guerra e a pôr em causa a vida de milhares de pessoas. A situação no terreno é muito instável, o acesso a alimentos, energia ou Internet extremamente limitado e o conflito armado tem gerado inúmeros atropelos dos direitos humanos, massacres, violações, milhares de feridos, mortos, deslocados ou refugiados. A comunidade internacional tem que agir com urgência e deixar de considerar este assunto como uma questão interna do Estado etíope. Trata-se de um grave conflito regional, com a participação de tropas da Eritreia ao lado das tropas governamentais, com duras implicações para a sociedade civil. O processo eleitoral, do passado dia 21 de junho, importante na construção do processo democrático, não assegurou o caminho da pacificação da situação atual, nem abriu caminho à resposta humanitária que urge. Por isso, é urgente forjar as pontes diplomáticas internacionais capazes de sentar à mesa as duas partes deste conflito e encontrar uma solução pacífica. O Primeiro Ministro Etíope, Nobel da Paz por ter contribuído para a solução do conflito com a Eritreia, tem agora um momento de ouro para voltar a ser considerado, na sua própria casa, o fazedor de paz e não o senhor da guerra.
Debate: Situation in Tigray, Ethiopia
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Krzysztof Hetman
Political group: PPE
Country: Netherlands
Language: PL

Panie Przewodniczący! Panie Komisarzu! Konflikt w regionie Tigraju brutalnie odbił się na ludności cywilnej. Według doniesień międzynarodowych organizacji praw człowieka doszło tam do masowych morderstw cywilów, łamania praw człowieka, aktów przemocy wobec ludności cywilnej, w tym gwałtów. Ponadto konflikt doprowadził do masowych przesiedleń nawet miliona siedmiuset tysięcy obywateli regionu Tigraju, całkowicie odciętego regionu od komunikacji, internetu i ogromnego kryzysu humanitarnego.  Według ONZ aż 5,5 miliona osób potrzebuje pożywienia i aż 10% dzieci jest skrajnie niedożywionych. Jednocześnie dostarczenie pomocy do regionu jest utrudnione nie tylko przez brak elektryczności, telekomunikacji i dostępu do paliwa, ale także przez zamykanie dróg i uniemożliwianie transportu.  Musimy stanowczo wezwać władze Etiopii do umożliwienia i ułatwienia świadczenia pomocy humanitarnej dla regionu Tigraju i innych potrzebujących wsparcia obszarów. Ponadto bardzo ważne jest też przeprowadzenie dochodzenia w sprawie wszystkich zabójstw i naruszeń praw człowieka, w tym przypadków nadmiernego użycia siły wobec ludności cywilnej.
Debate: Situation in Tigray, Ethiopia
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Evin Incir
Political group: S-D
Country: Hungary
Language: EN

Mr President, 2019 – a country going towards the right direction. 2020 and still in 2021 – a country with negative development. It is enough. All the people of Ethiopia deserve democracy and equality now. The spiral of war and conflict must end.  Tigray and other regions are suffering from violence and human rights violations, regional and ethnic tensions. There needs to be an independent investigation into the war crimes taking place in Tigray, and international organisations must access Tigray to provide the people with emergency needs. The Ethiopian central government needs to facilitate an inclusive national dialogue with minority communities, political parties and wider civil society to try to find a lasting political solution and peace for the country, peace for the people. Genuine and constructive engagement by all actors is the only way to restore peace and stability in Ethiopia. Here the EU can have an important mediating role.
Debate: Situation in Tigray, Ethiopia
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Tom Vandenkendelaere
Political group: PPE
Country: Austria
Language: NL

Voorzitter, als de Europese Unie als  De internationale gemeenschap kan niet langer afstandelijk blijven tegenover wat in Tigray gebeurt. In de eerste plaats kijk ik hier naar de Verenigde Naties en naar de Europese Unie, die vanuit haar geloof in de multilaterale aanpak van regionale conflicten en humanitaire crisissen een voortrekkersrol kan spelen binnen de VN. Ik spoor de Raad daarom aan om meer daadkracht te tonen en écht besluiten te nemen.  De humanitaire crisis moet meteen worden aangepakt, maar er moet vanuit de internationale gemeenschap ook worden geïnvesteerd in het beëindigen van het conflict, in een terugkeer naar stabiliteit en de wederopbouw van de vernietigde samenleving, en in een internationaal onderzoek naar en een correcte berechting van de tegen de bevolking begane misdaden.
Debate: Situation in Tigray, Ethiopia
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Isabel Santos
Political group: S-D
Country: Hungary
Language: PT

Senhor Presidente, em março deste ano a Alta Comissária das Nações Unidas para os Direitos Humanos alertava para os relatos profundamente angustiantes de violência sexual e de género, execuções extrajudiciais, destruição generalizada e pilhagem na região de Tigré na Etiópia. Desde então, a comunidade internacional tem permanecido numa angustiante paralisia. Infelizmente, o desrespeito pelos direitos humanos não se confina a Tigré, estende-se a todo o país. Importa, pois, que se exija às autoridades etíopes o fim das detenções arbitrárias, da perseguição das pessoas das etnias Tigré, Oromo e Ogaden e a libertação imediata de todos os presos políticos. A União Europeia deve apoiar ativamente a criação de condições para um cessar fogo sustentável, a única via para o urgente acesso seguro das equipas de ajuda humanitária internacional ao território, e mobilizar a ajuda necessária às populações em grave sofrimento e severa insegurança alimentar.
Debate: Situation in Tigray, Ethiopia
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Janez Lenarčič
Language: EN

As we have heard, the humanitarian situation in Tigray continues to deteriorate at an alarming pace. In spite of the recent unilateral ceasefire by the Ethiopian authorities, access issues and protection risks remain, and they remain widespread throughout the Tigray province. For us, the absolute priority right now is to ensure the protection of civilians and to provide significant humanitarian aid to reach all those who need it. In these famine conditions, the last thing we can afford is the situation of siege that we are witnessing. We are witnessing a situation where humanitarian supplies and humanitarian personnel face parties to the conflict who are blocking roads and destroying bridges, vital bridges. So we must continue to call on all parties to respect international humanitarian law, to facilitate access for humanitarian aid, and to commit to an immediate, indefinite and negotiated ceasefire arrangement, which will be necessary to end all violence for good and to restore stability in the Tigray region and beyond. And yes, the European Union is ready to contribute even more in both directions, on the humanitarian front as well as to contribute to the efforts to find a political solution. As far as the humanitarian front is concerned, we are ready to activate our European Union Humanitarian Air Bridge service to reach the Tigray region, but for that we will need the agreement of the Ethiopian Government.  On the political front, we have been working all along, since the beginning of this crisis, with like—minded countries such as the United States and the Gulf countries, and in particular with the African Union, and we’re trying to push for political solutions. We have also been working through our EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, and the new one is to visit the region in the coming days. Finally, as you know, the High Representative has appointed a special envoy, who has visited Ethiopia and the region several times, and is working incessantly to find a way towards a political solution to this conflict.  Once again, let me thank you for this debate. We have learnt very useful views that will help us chart the way forward.
Debate: Situation in Tigray, Ethiopia
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Anže Logar
Language: SL

Evropska unija si bo na vso moč prizadevala, da bi prispevala h končanju konflikta in človeškega trpljenja ter k oblikovanju trajne rešitve. Razmere so zelo občutljive, nestabilne in negotove. V tem trenutku je težko vzpostaviti zanesljive komunikacijske kanale z glavnimi akterji na terenu z vidika utrditve premerja, z vidika prevzemanja odgovornosti na področju človekovih pravic in vzpostavitve dialoga med stranmi v konfliktu. Etiopija je naša strateška partnerica, ker se bori za regionalni mir in za razprave na mednarodnem nivoju kot na primer pri podnebnih spremembah. Nedavno, 10. junija, smo se sestali v okviru političnega dialoga na ravni namestnika zunanjega ministra, kar kaže, da lahko sodelujemo kljub razlikam. Odločeni smo, da bomo ukrepali v zvezi s številnimi zlorabami in kršitvami človekovih pravic ter ugotovili, kdo je zanje odgovoren. Povzročitelj ne sme ostati nekaznovan. Kot sem že omenil v uvodni razpravi, smo v zvezi s tem v Svetu za človekove pravice predložili resolucijo. V stiku smo z uradom visokega komisarja za človekove pravice ter se zavzemamo za podporo in neoviran dostop za skupno misijo za ugotavljanje dejstev in odkrivanja storilcev, da bi ti odgovarjali za svoja dejanja. Kot sem že omenil, bomo z ministri in ministricami za zunanje zadeve in visokim predstavnikom naslednji teden na seji sveta razpravljali o teh razmerah, kamor bom prenesel tudi vsebino današnje razprave. Ponovno se zahvaljujem za današnjo razpravo.
Debate: Situation in Tigray, Ethiopia
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Pedro Silva Pereira
Country: Bulgaria
Language: PT

O debate está encerrado. De acordo com a ordem do dia, os debates prosseguirão às 20h30 com as declarações do Conselho e da Comissão sobre o 70.º aniversário da Convenção de Genebra (
Debate: The th anniversary of the Geneva Convention
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Anže Logar
Language: EN

At the end of 2020, the number of displaced persons worldwide reached a record of 82.3 million, including 26.4 million refugees and 48 million internally displaced persons, in addition to an estimated 4.2 million stateless persons. Multilateral and multi-stakeholder action is thus more essential than ever to ensure protection for the displaced and to realise a sustainable solution.  The standards set forth in the 1951 Convention with all later versions were profoundly tested by the COVID-19 crisis that also affected international protection and solidarity. The pandemic spared no country or region and disproportionately affected populations which were already vulnerable.  Refugees and displaced persons are among those most adversely affected by the crisis. The only way to help them and to effectively address global challenges is through a global response and international solidarity. A renewed commitment to the principles enshrined in the 1951 Convention is crucial.  The EU remains the leading donor in humanitarian and development assistance. Moreover, the EU supports and will continue to support capacity-building in partner countries, strengthening asylum and reception capacities and providing protection to those in need. While doing so, we must not forget that only a truly collaborative approach can make a difference and help us establish clear and workable methods, while ensuring necessary solidarity. Thank you very much for your attention.
Debate: The th anniversary of the Geneva Convention
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Leopoldo López Gil
Political group: PPE
Country: Ireland
Language: ES

La migración se puede comprender como un desafío, pero también como una oportunidad, tanto para las sociedades receptoras como para aquellos que emigran. Y así lo ha demostrado la historia. Según la OIM, alrededor de 281 millones de personas residen en un país distinto de su país natal. Según ACNUR, existen casi 83 millones de desplazados por la fuerza debido a los conflictos y a las violaciones de los derechos humanos. Hoy conmemoramos el 70.º aniversario de la Convención de Ginebra sobre el Estatuto de los Refugiados, un tratado que establece los parámetros de protección internacional para aquellos que se han visto obligados a salir de su país porque su vida corría peligro. Para ellos, ser refugiado no fue una elección, fue un imperativo. Hablo con propiedad cuando digo que he visto la cara más amarga de una migración forzada, la de más de cinco millones de venezolanos que, como muchos otros pueblos, se han visto obligados a emprender caminos desesperados fuera de sus fronteras debido a dictaduras inhumanas. Los Estados miembros de la Unión tienen una responsabilidad internacional para con los refugiados, pero también la Unión Europea tiene una responsabilidad moral con los países de origen para acercarlos a la democracia y acompañarlos en ese proceso, y también para sancionar a quienes cometen crímenes en contra de sus poblaciones. Crímenes contra nuestra humanidad.
Debate: The th anniversary of the Geneva Convention
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Birgit Sippel
Political group: S-D
Country: Croatia
Language: DE

Doch mit derzeit über 82 Millionen vertriebener Menschen weltweit hat die Konvention nichts von ihrer Bedeutung eingebüßt. Vor 70 Jahren waren viele Europäerinnen und Europäer auf der Flucht. Heute sind wir in der Lage, geflüchtete Menschen aufzunehmen. Das ist ein Grund, stolz zu sein. Und dennoch werden die Grundsätze der Konvention immer häufiger infrage gestellt. Besinnen wir uns auf die universellen Werte, humanitären Prinzipien und Solidarität, die dieser Konvention zugrunde liegen. 70 Jahre Schutz für geflüchtete Menschen – stellen wir jetzt sicher, dass diese Konvention das Fundament bleibt, auch für unsere Asyl— und Migrationspolitik!
Debate: The th anniversary of the Geneva Convention
Date: TUESDAY, 6 JULY 2021
Speaker: Fabienne Keller
Political group: Renew
Country: Poland
Language: FR

À un moment où nous travaillons sur la difficile réforme de la politique européenne de l’asile et de la migration, nous nous rappelons que ce traité international sur le statut des réfugiés est né en Europe, pour les Européens. L’ancêtre du Haut Commissariat des Nations unies pour les réfugiés, auteur et gardien de la convention de Genève, a été créé au sortir de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, vous l’avez rappelé, pour prendre en charge les millions d’Européens déplacés à l’intérieur du Vieux Continent. Aucune coïncidence, donc, si ce texte a été signé dès 1951, principalement par des pays européens, la même année que le traité de Paris instituant la Communauté européenne du charbon et de l’acier. Des horreurs de la guerre ont resurgi deux aspirations fortes: celle de la paix et celle du refuge pour toute personne persécutée. En 2015, la crise migratoire a fait trembler tout l’édifice européen, car l’accueil humanitaire est ancré dans les valeurs et le projet européen dès son origine. Or, sur les failles du régime d’asile européen commun, les partis d’extrême droite et les régimes illibéraux prospèrent depuis plusieurs années et ont pour projet la destruction de l’Europe. Je m’associe donc pleinement à mes collègues de notre groupe Renew Europe, pleinement engagés en faveur d’une réforme ambitieuse de la politique européenne d’asile et de migration – l’action que vous appelez, Madame la Commissaire, de vos vœux. Plusieurs objectifs me semblent prioritaires pour rénover l’esprit de Genève. D’abord, réformer nos procédures d’asile pour distinguer plus rapidement et plus efficacement les personnes qui relèvent de la protection internationale et celles qui n’y ont pas droit. Ensuite, 70 ans après la convention de Genève, il est temps de compléter notre politique d’asile d’un élément indispensable: une solidarité de fait et un partage des responsabilités entre les États membres. Ne laissons plus quelques États membres de première entrée gérer seuls les flux migratoires. Enfin, troisièmement, il est essentiel de placer le respect des droits fondamentaux au cœur de cette réforme et de renforcer le rôle de nos agences européennes sur le terrain. Depuis plus d’un an, l’Europe a montré une capacité formidable à faire des pas de géant pour surmonter la crise sanitaire avec l’Europe de la santé, le plan de relance ou les ressources propres. La réforme du pacte sur la migration et l’asile est notre nouvelle mission impossible – pour reprendre les mots du président de Renew Europe, Dacian Cioloș – et je suis sûre que nous pouvons la relever, mes chers collègues du Parlement, du Conseil, de la Commission. N’attendons pas une autre crise migratoire pour agir avec courage et humanité.