Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-07-03-Speech-4-068"

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dcterms:Date	"2003-07-03"^^xsd:date2
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dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20030703.5.4-068"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-07-03-Speech-4-0692
lpv:speaker	lp:Bas Belder2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation to the EU-Romania Joint Parliamentary Committee (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; EDD (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 substitute; AFCO (2002-09-25--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Member States of ASEAN, south-east Asia and the Republic of Korea (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 unknown; ChristenUnie - Staatkundig Gereformeerde Parti (2002-03-18--2004-07-19)3 vice-chair; Delegation for relations with the United States (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	". My group takes the position that the outcome of the Convention does not form a good basis for the next Intergovernmental Conference. An important reason for this is that the preamble distorts the history of Europe: it deliberately omits to make explicit mention of Christianity, even though this has had a profound influence on, and been decisive in shaping, the culture and politics of all the countries of Europe for centuries. A good ‘European house’ cannot do without sound foundations. In the Council’s conclusions regarding the Middle East, both parties are called to account on their obligations. It is a shame that the EU has not always been so resolute in propagating this viewpoint. The pronouncements on terrorist organisations such as Hamas their relations with countries in the region, and the financing of their abominable actions do not mince words. This kind of firm language is unfortunately lacking in the conclusions regarding Iran and those regarding Lebanon, with a view to the agreements the EU wishes to enter into with these countries. This reveals the inconsistency that is so characteristic of the EU's position, and which makes it an unpredictable party as far as Israel and other countries in the region are concerned. Open internal borders force the Member States to cooperate in the field of asylum and migration. There was a lot to be done about this in Thessaloniki, but little was achieved. The British plan for registration centres and reception in the region was not supported by a majority in the Council. A pilot project that may be started up is the paltry consolation prize. It is high time that the Council came up with results, so that the EU meets its moral obligation towards political refugees."@en1

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