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Debate: Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence – EU accession: institutions and public administration of the Union - Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence - EU accession: judicial cooperation in criminal matters, asylum and non-refoulement
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Helena Dalli
Language: EN

But also, listening to this debate strengthens my resolve in working harder and harder on the issue of violence against women, because I continued to learn here, during this discussion, that there definitely needs to be more dialogue on this issue because we could see the divergence of views on an issue where we have the numbers of women who are killed every day because of violence against women or because of domestic violence.  This is not only in Europe; this is around the world. So we are speaking about a fact. So really, I think we must engage more in a dialogue whereby we work together, really together, all of us, against this scourge. Violence affects women’s well—being and prevents women from fully participating in society, be it socially, be it economically, be it politically. And violence against women is tied to gender stereotypes and gender inequality. And it happens to women from all walks of life and in all of its spheres.  The Istanbul Convention is the most far—reaching international treaty, specifically designed to tackle this violation of women’s human rights. Making the Istanbul Convention an integral part of the EU legal framework will support our efforts to make a life free from violence a reality for all women in the EU. So I count on the continued support of this House to make full use of this instrument.
Debate: Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence – EU accession: institutions and public administration of the Union - Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence - EU accession: judicial cooperation in criminal matters, asylum and non-refoulement
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Arba Kokalari
Country: Germany
Language: EN

I take note of two things in this debate. Firstly is that we still have those myths that surround the Istanbul Convention that come from an anti—European agenda, from Russian propaganda that wants to destabilise Europe, spread by some parties here in this House. I also note another more important thing: what big support the Istanbul Convention and the fight for the freedom of women have in the European Union and in this House, from the biggest political forces across Europe. I want to thank especially my co—rapporteur, Łukasz Kohut. It’s been a pleasure to work with you. I want to thank the Swedish Presidency that helped us get through the Istanbul Convention in the Council. We would not have made it without them. And also the Commission, which has always been supporting the Istanbul Convention. It’s when we work together, when we unite our forces, that Europe becomes better, Europe becomes freer and safer, and our citizens can have a better and free life. This is something that we should cherish – our cooperation and our unity.  So thank you all for this good debate. I hope the Istanbul Convention will make women freer and we will save more lives. This is what it’s all about.
Debate: Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence – EU accession: institutions and public administration of the Union - Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence - EU accession: judicial cooperation in criminal matters, asylum and non-refoulement
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Łukasz Kohut
Country: Poland
Language: PL

Patryku Jaki! Zostaliście kolejny raz sami. Ręka w rękę z Orbanem i z prokremlowskimi fanatykami, freakami z ID. Znowu 27 do 1. Jesteście totalną opozycją, a my i tak, czy wam to się podoba, czy nie, dołączymy jako cała Unia Europejska do prawa chroniącego kobiety. Już jutro głosowanie i bardzo ważny dzień dla milionów kobiet w Unii Europejskiej. Apeluję do wszystkich posłanek i posłów: nie bądźcie obojętni, zagłosujcie za przystąpieniem Unii do Konwencji Stambulskiej!
Debate: Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence – EU accession: institutions and public administration of the Union - Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence - EU accession: judicial cooperation in criminal matters, asylum and non-refoulement
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Laura Ferrara
Political group: NI
Country: Poland
Language: IT

Questo strumento si pone un obiettivo fondamentale per ogni paese civile che ambisce a tutelare i diritti umani: eliminare le prevaricazioni fondate sul genere e realizzare un futuro paritario della figura femminile in ogni settore. Nonostante ciò, alcuni Stati membri persistono nel ritardare la ratifica e l'attuazione della convenzione sulla base di pretestuose motivazioni dietro cui si cela un preoccupante regresso in materia di diritti delle donne e di uguaglianza di genere. La creazione di un quadro giuridico europeo efficace e coerente, diretto alla protezione contro le varie forme di violenza e discriminazione, non è priva di ostacoli. Occorrono ulteriori sforzi per migliorare l'assistenza delle vittime e per perseguire e punire i colpevoli dei reati. Solo uniti daremo una risposta europea più forte nel rendere le donne libere dalla violenza.
Debate: Situation in Sudan
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Željana Zovko
Political group: PPE
Language: EN

The ongoing crisis in Sudan has caused immense suffering for the Sudanese people and threatens the stability and security of an already fragile region. It has forced more than 100 000 persons to leave the country, and the involvement of third countries has aggravated the violence and obstructed the de-escalation efforts. I call for immediate ceasefire and urge all parties to commit to a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Such a resolution would enable unimpeded humanitarian access, ensuring the safety of aid workers and providing relief to those in dire need. It is vital that the European Union, the African Union, the UN and the international community work together to find a sustainable solution and support Sudan’s transition to democracy. Only a civilian-led government could address the huge political, economic, security and humanitarian challenges the country is currently facing.
Debate: Situation in Sudan
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Pedro Marques
Political group: S-D
Country: Czechia
Language: EN

In the first weeks of this war, almost a million people already left their homes and survive in unbearable conditions. While successive attempts for a ceasefire fail on the ground, the peace talks are also not achieving much. This is precisely a situation where the EU can and must assert its role in the world, providing urgent support to avert the looming humanitarian crisis and exerting all the pressure to bring the parties to a ceasefire. Let us not allow for a new tragedy, or at least do the utmost of our efforts. If the EU wants to live up to its values, this is the time to go for our limits.
Debate: Situation in Sudan
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Barry Andrews
Political group: Renew
Country: Ireland
Language: EN

Secondly, we have already demonstrated by our actions that we have determined that Sudan is not a safe place because of the evacuations of expats. In other words, we have demonstrated that there should be a way for people to seek refuge from Sudan. But there are, of course, no legal and safe pathways for anybody to leave the country. And I hope that this will be a matter for the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, which takes place this weekend. It is currently not on the agenda, and I would urge the Commission to try to address this.  There are a number of things that we can do. Obviously, humanitarian funding is one thing, and we have had so many debates about Heading 6 and we need to address that very urgently. We also have to remember that the Frontex has been in discussion with RSF about the externalisation of our migration policy and that is something that is come home to roost. We have also awareness that RSF has received spyware from European companies, an Irish-registered company exported from Cyprus and with approval from Greece. So one thing we have to insist on, not to allow the status quo to return. We have to insist on making sure that we do everything we can to restore civilian authorities: the least the people of Sudan deserve.
Debate: Situation in Sudan
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana
Political group: Verts/ALE
Country: Spain
Language: FR

En commission du développement, nous avons évoqué les multiples conséquences humanitaires de ce nouveau conflit qui a déjà provoqué la mort de plus de 400 personnes et plongé le pays dans le chaos. L’argent, ou plutôt l’or, est le nerf de la guerre, avec la découverte en 2012 des gisements d’or situés au Djebel Amer, qui arrivent alors à point nommé pour remplacer le pétrole du Soudan du Sud déclaré indépendant et fournir à l’État des recettes nécessaires. Cependant, les conditions déplorables de sécurité dans les mines d’or sont pointées du doigt, ainsi que la faible qualité du minerai, la corruption et la contrebande. Dans une telle atmosphère, la situation humanitaire, qui était déjà très précaire, s’est considérablement aggravée suite aux affrontements intenses et sans répit. La détérioration de la situation est marquée par l’augmentation du nombre de décès parmi les civils, la destruction des installations de santé et de communication. Un quart de la population souffre de famine aiguë. Près de 4 millions de personnes sont déplacées, 300 000 à l’intérieur du Soudan, et 100 000 vers les pays voisins tels que le Tchad, la Centrafrique et l’Égypte, selon l’ONU qui s’attend à huit fois plus de réfugiés. Parmi les réfugiés, on constate un nombre considérable de femmes. Cet exode risque donc de déstabiliser les pays voisins. Les bombardements et les pillages n’ont épargné ni les hôpitaux ni les organisations humanitaires. De nombreux hôpitaux ont dû fermer en raison de la proximité des combats ou de l’incapacité du personnel à se rendre dans les établissements de santé. Les combats font rage dans la capitale. Au vu des besoins, il est urgent que les appels à la trêve soient respectés afin que les opérateurs...
Debate: Situation in Sudan
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Adam Bielan
Political group: ECR
Country: France
Language: EN

The violence, which began on April 15th, has escalated rapidly across different parts of the country, leading to additional large-scale displacement and a dire humanitarian crisis. I deplore the fact that the parties involved have failed to engage in meaningful dialogue to resolve the crisis, leading to further destabilisation of the region. Today we urge them to implement an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and allow unhindered humanitarian access. To support these efforts, the EU institutions and the Member States should work with like-minded countries and organisations to access possible further steps. We must uphold our support for the aspiration of the Sudanese people who desire peace, stability and democracy.
Debate: Situation in Sudan
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Thierry Mariani
Political group: ID
Country: Croatia
Language: FR

Si le Soudan s'enflammait pour longtemps, la crise pourrait largement déstabiliser son voisinage. La Centrafrique s'éloigne de ses amis historiques comme la France. Le Tchad pourrait être perturbé alors que l'Union européenne ne soutient pas le président Déby. Et d'ailleurs, il est urgent que l'Union européenne débloque les 10 millions d'euros promis au Tchad via le plan de facilité pour la paix. L'Érythrée et l'Éthiopie demeurent par ailleurs de grands pourvoyeurs de migrants qui pourraient utiliser le chaos pour rejoindre les réseaux de passeurs.  Face à ce danger imminent, il est urgent de renforcer notre partenariat avec l'Égypte, seul État à même de nous aider à prévenir un nouveau déferlement migratoire et qui accueille déjà des millions de réfugiés soudanais.
Debate: Situation in Sudan
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Idoia Villanueva Ruiz
Political group: The Left
Country: Czechia
Language: ES

Muchas fuerzas democráticas, principales valedoras de la revolución, llevaban alertando de la posibilidad de este conflicto desde el golpe de Estado de 2021. El mensaje en las calles es muy claro: ninguna transición será democrática si se vale del poder del Ejército y desoye las voluntades populares. Este mensaje fue desoído por los actores internacionales, entre otros, la Unión Europea, en aras de potenciar una supuesta estabilidad que permitiese mantener intercambios económicos tales como el comercio del oro, beneficioso para la élite pero no para su ciudadanía. Intereses por los que ahora se da el enfrentamiento militar. El pueblo sudanés vuelve a una situación crítica: centenares de muertos, miles de desplazados, en un contexto humanitario extremadamente vulnerable. Es necesario un alto el fuego. Y hoy exigimos a la Unión Europea y a los Estados miembros que trabajen por garantizar la llegada de la ayuda humanitaria al país y por aceptar las solicitudes de asilo de quienes huyen de la barbarie. La acción exterior de la Unión Europea debe ser coherente y responsable.
Debate: Situation in Sudan
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Fabio Massimo Castaldo
Political group: NI
Country: France
Language: EN

Madam President, dear Commissioner, dear colleagues, once again, we are witnessing what could turn out to be another humanitarian catastrophe, and it is paramount to use all our means to prevent it. However, we cannot limit ourselves to the provisions of immediate humanitarian aid. This time, it is imperative to accompany our actions with a thorough reflection on our approach to foreign policy. In my recommendation on a strategic partnership with the Horn of Africa and Eastern Africa, approved last October, this House pointed out the absolute need to establish a thorough engagement with our counterparts based on the preventive and substantial dialogue aiming at understanding the needs and working together towards the solutions. I have the feeling that this has not happened in Sudan as the long-lasting problems that persist since the coup that overthrown al-Bashir are at the core of the current disaster. We welcome the talks for a democratic transition, full of wishful thinking, as it should be, but we must understand that hoping for the best is not sufficient. If we do not engage constructively and in a timely, effective manner, we will always need to run for cover when it is already too late and this is something that cannot be accepted anymore.
Debate: Situation in Sudan
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Hannes Heide
Political group: S-D
Country: Slovakia
Language: DE

Frau Präsidentin, Herr Kommissar! Der Sudan ist ein weiteres Land in einer Kettenreaktion in der Region und hat ganz offensichtlich das Potenzial, sich zu einer gewaltigen Katastrophe zu entwickeln, wenn wir nicht handeln. Die Einflussnahme anderer bereits in Afrika präsenter Staaten und Gruppen wie Wagner würde sich auch auf den Sudan ausweiten. Der Mangel an Trinkwasser, Nahrungsmitteln und Medikamenten löst eine gewaltige Flüchtlingsbewegung aus. Die UNHCR spricht von bis zu 800 000 Personen, und waren es in der Vorwoche noch 334 000 Binnenflüchtlinge, so wird jetzt bereits von 700 000 Menschen berichtet, und das zeigt, wie dramatisch sich die Lage entwickelt. Die EU muss umgehend gezielte Sanktionen gegen die Kriegsparteien verfügen, mit einem Stopp weiterer Waffenlieferungen und einem eingeschränkten Zugriff der Kriegsparteien auf ihr Vermögen. Verhandlungen und ein Waffenstillstand sind unbedingt und umgehend notwendig. Was im Sudan gerade geschieht, wird Auswirkungen auf Nachbarn wie Ägypten, Äthiopien, den Tschad und schließlich auch auf uns in Europa haben.
Debate: Situation in Sudan
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: José Ramón Bauzá Díaz
Political group: Renew
Country: Spain
Language: ES

Señora presidenta, señor comisario, en primer lugar, quisiera manifestar mi agradecimiento al ejército y al cuerpo diplomático de nuestros Estados miembros, en especial al embajador O'Hara, que fue atacado en los primeros días del alzamiento, porque, como ya hicieron hace dos años en Afganistán, han desempeñado un papel extraordinario en la repatriación de nuestros compatriotas. Sin embargo, millones de civiles se han quedado huérfanos en Sudán porque no tienen ni a un gobierno ni a un ejército que los proteja. Cientos de miles han huido por la frontera y otros se han quedado y arriesgan, se arriesgan a morir, arriesgan sus vidas simplemente si salen de sus casas. La situación simplemente es catastrófica. Se podía prever o no, nunca lo sabremos. Pero para la Unión Europea la respuesta a esta crisis es la consecuencia de años de falta de compromiso efectivo con el Sahel. Hace un año ya alertaban de la epidemia de golpes de Estado en la región: ocho en tan solo dos años. Hoy nos enfrentamos a un nuevo golpe y otra vez también nos enfrentamos a sus consecuencias: la dignidad de los sudaneses olvidada, la presión migratoria en los Estados fronterizos y el oasis para los grupos terroristas. Lo hemos vivido en otros países de la región. Cada vez que se produce un paso atrás en Europa o de Europa, es un paso adelante, en este caso, para Rusia y para China, y Sudán no va a ser menos, desgraciadamente. Si entre los principales apoyos del general sublevado Hemedti se encuentra Rusia, ya nos podemos imaginar todos quién está sacando rédito de nuevo. En ese sentido, señor comisario, agradezco los esfuerzos del señor Borrell en esta crisis, pero no es suficiente. O definimos de una vez por todas una agenda ambiciosa y efectiva en África o volveremos, en unos meses, a hablar de un nuevo golpe de Estado, que, en este caso, desgraciadamente, será el noveno.
Debate: Situation in Sudan
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Beata Kempa
Political group: ECR
Country: Czechia
Language: PL

Pani Przewodnicząca! Panie Komisarzu! Sudan to kolejne państwo, w którym jesteśmy w zasadzie kilka kroków za Rosją. Dlatego, że nie możemy mieć złudzeń, podobnie jak wielu komentatorów życia politycznego, światowego, że to właśnie zewnętrzny wpływ ma aktualne znaczenie dla napięć i walk, które mają tam miejsce. Rosja od lat stara się zdobywać kolejne przyczółki w Afryce. Sudan jest w zasadzie diamentem w planie Kremla. Ewentualna baza morska, która umożliwiłaby blokadę podejścia do Kanału i samego Kanału Sueskiego, to kluczowy szlak morski pomiędzy Europą i Azją. Obsługuje on większość handlu morskiego pomiędzy kontynentami.  Jeśli do tego dodamy już to, co tutaj padło, czyli kwestię surowców takich jak złoto, to w zasadzie wszystko nam się spina w całość. Wspólnota Europejska powinna jak najszybciej dążyć do stabilizacji w Sudanie, choć jest to – zdaję sobie sprawę – bardzo trudne, żeby zakończyć walki i wypchnąć tych, którzy do tych walk zagrzewają. Potrzebna jest bardzo pomoc humanitarna, tu się zgadzam, też jako narzędzie dyplomatyczne. I w tym miejscu chcę podziękować też Wysokiej Izbie Parlamentowi, bo zwiększanie nakładów na pomoc humanitarną, która będzie potrzebna również w przyszłym budżecie, to będzie to narzędzie, którym będzie można dysponować.
Debate: Situation in Sudan
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Carlos Zorrinho
Political group: S-D
Language: PT

Senhora Presidente, Senhor Comissário, a situação da guerra civil que se vive atualmente no Sudão, provocando sofrimento, terror e deslocamentos em massa das populações, é lamentável. Ainda é mais se tivermos em conta o impacto regional que se pode agravar brutalmente se não houver uma ação rápida e concertada da comunidade internacional. É necessária uma ação rápida no plano da criação de condições para um cessar-fogo consistente e para o regresso à mesa das negociações, visando aplicar o plano pacífico de transição para a democracia. É necessária também uma resposta humanitária forte aos deslocados e estropiados pela guerra e de apoio aos agentes humanitários no terreno ou que dele tenham que ser evacuados.  A concretização de parcerias entre iguais para a liberdade, a paz e o desenvolvimento sustentável, constitui um caminho de esperança para África, Caraíbas e Pacífico, para a União Europeia e para a humanidade no seu todo. Em nome de uma visão multilateral e progressista na nova ordem global, apelo às forças em confronto para uma rápida cessação de hostilidades no Sudão.  Apelo ainda para que o Acordo pós-Cotonu não continue a ser abusado como moeda de troca para egoísmos nacionais avulsos no seio da União. E apelo, finalmente, para que a ajuda humanitária seja à altura da emergência que se está a viver.
Debate: Situation in Sudan
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Maria Arena
Political group: S-D
Country: Belgium
Language: FR

Madame la Présidente, la guerre civile qui oppose aujourd’hui les deux camps armés, celui du leader al-Burhane, des forces armées soudanaises, et celui de Dagolo, leader des RSF, anciens amis, cause une crise humanitaire terrible – plus de 500 morts, 4 600 blessés, des déplacés internes et externes, une économie totalement à l’arrêt, une pénurie de nourriture et d’eau potable, la plupart des infrastructures hospitalières détruites. Tout cela dans un contexte où 65 % de la population vit dans l’extrême pauvreté. Sans compter, on l’a dit, le risque d’instabilité que cette crise crée dans la région. Alors nous, nous devons exhorter toutes les parties à respecter le droit humanitaire international; veiller à ce que, lors de sa prochaine session spéciale sur le Soudan, le Conseil des droits de l’homme des Nations unies mette en place un mécanisme d’enquête solide sur les crimes qui ont été commis par toutes les parties; imposer des sanctions ciblées à toutes les personnes responsables de graves abus contre les civils; accroître le soutien à la réponse humanitaire à la crise, en particulier dans les régions du pays les plus difficiles telles que le Darfour. Mais nous devons aussi mettre fin immédiatement au renvoi des demandeurs d’asile soudanais vers le Soudan ou vers des pays de transit. Et enfin, nous devons soutenir des initiatives inclusives de médiation sur la paix durable et la transition rapide vers la démocratie.
Debate: Situation in Sudan
Date: TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Speaker: Mick Wallace
Political group: The Left
Country: Germany
Language: EN

Madam President, when Omar al-Bashir was overthrown in April 2019, the democracy that the people were calling for was replaced by the continuation of military rule by two key members of Bashir’s regime: Burhan and Hemedti have been murdering pro-democracy protesters ever since. The opposition to Burhan and Hemedti is widespread, well organised, and their demands are clear: they want civilian rule and nothing to do with the military junta. But this didn’t stop the international community – mainly the UN, the US and UK – from supporting renewed talks between the junta and the right wing Forces for Freedom and Change coalition.  The West were happy to legitimise a de facto military dictatorship because this is the arrangement that has served our financial interests and the interests of the IMF and the World Bank for many years. The green light given to the military takeover is what led to the recent conflict, and they know that whoever comes out on top will be the next golden boy for the West.