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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2001-10-03"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Extraordinary European Council of 21 September 2001 in Brussels – Preparatory work for the European Council in Ghent2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20011003.2.3-066"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2001-10-03-Speech-3-0672
lpv:speaker	lp:W.G. van Velzen2
lpv:spokenAs	vice-chair; EPP-ED (1999-09-30--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Poland Joint Parliamentary Committee (1999-10-06--2002-01-14)3 unknown; Christen Democratisch Appèl (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Slovak Republic Joint Parliamentary Committee (1999-10-08--2002-01-14)3 substitute; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (1999-09-01--2002-01-14)3
lpv:translated text	"I have to tell you that the situation in Afghanistan, especially for the Afghan refugees, is tragic. If we close our eyes and think of the impact this situation will have on millions of people, we, as the European Union, should really take action. I believe it is of the utmost importance for the Council too – and I am addressing Mrs Neyts at this point – together with Parliament, to consider the question as to what we can do to make more resources available. Mr President, if our humanitarian aid efforts do not run smoothly, we will create a new breeding ground for the Bin Ladens of this world. It is therefore crucial to get it right. I would like to denounce the statements made by Commissioner Bolkestein. It is now the umpteenth time that he has acted beyond his remit. He makes statements and gives an analysis in the of 29 September in which he says that the Arab world is indignant and feels weak vis-à-vis the West, partly as a result of the Gulf War. But they are quite welcome to supply oil, he says. Mr President, this analysis is not shared by Mr Patten. Mr Bolkestein goes on to say that the EU’s asylum policy is not coming off the ground. In my opinion, that is a direct attack on Mr Vitorino’s policy. I would like to ask Mr Barnier to consult the President of the Commission, Mr Prodi, on the matter of Mr Bolkestein adhering to his remit, being the internal market. We cannot end up in a situation where the Commission as a whole would ultimately be harmed because it is judged on statements by Mr Bolkestein. That is inopportune under these circumstances. I think it is useful and necessary for the President of the Commission, Mr Prodi, and Mr Bolkestein to hold a discussion, with a view to the latter concentrating on his own task."@en1
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Volkskrant"1

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