Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-06-04-Speech-3-208"
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Τhe Council would remind the honourable Member that, although combating people trafficking is a very important issue to the European Union, it is not expressly mentioned in the declaration by the European Council on 16 April 2003.
In her question, the honourable Member touches on certain points on which the Council would comment as follows:
In its Athens declaration of 16 April 2003, the European Council reiterated the values on which the European Union is based and confirmed its intention to continue to defend fundamental human rights, both inside and outside the European Union. The European Council specifically undertook to continue to fight against all types of discrimination, as can be seen from the work which is under way in connection with the fight against racism and xenophobia or even the trade in human organs.
The ratification of the additional protocol to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime signed in Palermo in December 2000 is a matter of national sovereignty for the states which sign it. The Council therefore invites the honourable Member to contact the relevant authorities directly.
The proposal for a Council directive on short-term residents' permits granted to victims of organised illegal immigration or people trafficking who are working with the competent authorities is the focus of the Council's attention. The examination of the directive has commenced and work will continue in conjunction with the various priorities set by the European Council, and the resources available.
As for the final question, the Council would note that it is not competent to reply on the methods used by the national authorities of the Member States to repatriate persons who have fallen victim to this sort of trafficking."@en1
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