Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2001-12-12-Speech-3-239"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2001-12-12"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Conflict prevention2
dcterms:Language	"pt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20011212.7.3-239"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2001-12-12-Speech-3-2402
lpv:speaker	lp:Maria Carrilho2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (1999-07-22--2002-01-14)3,3 member; Conference of Delegation Chairs (2001-09-06--2002-01-14)3,3 member; PES (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3,3 chair; Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America and Mexico (2001-09-06--2002-01-14)3,3 member; Committee on Development and Cooperation (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3,3 unknown; Partido Socialista (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3,3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, Commissioner, a few hours ago we heard three personalities whom we have awarded the Sakharov Prize. We were moved by the speeches and inspired by their example, but we were also left with an uncomfortable feeling. Uncomfortable because, while there is no doubt that in the European Parliament we have succeeded in identifying the ways to prevent and resolve conflicts and recognise, even before others do, who can promote them, we have lacked the effective capacity to influence such processes. I remember having attended a meeting chaired by President Nicole Fontaine at the beginning of this year, with Commander Massoud. At the time, few people were interested in the visit and we were unable to mobilise sufficient support to bolster Commander Massoud’s position and, perhaps, prevent some of the great tragedies that followed. We therefore welcome the Commission’s communication and acknowledge its work and merit. We fully agree with the strategic principle set out by the Commission, and I quote, “the development policy and other cooperation programmes constitute the most powerful instruments the Community has to deal with the causes of conflicts”. We support the aims of the document generally; however, we also feel, as does the rapporteur, that there are a few vague aspects, possibly prejudiced by the rigidity of the current system of support. We believe priority should be given to a strong and serious effort in terms of interinstitutional cooperation. The specific aspects of this are listed very thoroughly by the rapporteur, whom we congratulate. But I would like to emphasise one aspect: the role of the Commission’s delegations should be reinforced, which also leads us to the issue of the external representation of the Union. The document of the Commission, referring to the Euro-Mediterranean partnership, mentions joint training of diplomats. And my question is: when will there be programmes for joint training of diplomats within the European Union itself?"@en1

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