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"Mr President, this House should not leave unchallenged Mr Coûteaux's comment in this debate about white unity, nor the undoubtedly unintended emphasis on countering terrorism in Islamic states, in paragraph 74 of the resolution. Terrorism presents a threat from all states across the world, irrespective of religion. Racial prejudice undermines security and should play no part in our security policy.
Parliament seeks a role to support a stronger and more effective European Union common foreign and security policy, and I congratulate Mr Brok on the strong statements of principle in response to the annual report which he puts before us today. There is the need to strengthen transatlantic relations, to build EU defence capabilities in the context of reinforced cooperation between the EU and NATO and clear advocacy of the principle of multilateralism in international relations.
Today I do not want to concentrate on already well-debated differences of view on issues in the resolution arising from the draft EU Constitution – the powers of the foreign minister, communitarisation, qualified majority voting, the creation of a separate EU defence headquarters or a duplicate solidarity clause for mutual defence. But I would stress to all Members that Parliament has already urged Member States to stick as close to the Convention draft as possible, and perhaps that discipline should apply to this House in making further demands now.
However, I want to argue that, while supporting the wider Europe and new neighbours initiative, this must not be used to diminish Europe's global reach. In paragraph 8, is West Africa really more vital to the EU's interests than Central or southern Africa? Cannot European diplomacy be as important in resolving potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, as it is – we all dearly hope – in making progress in the Middle East peace process.
I have never supported the principle of 'not in my back yard'. I join with colleagues in criticising those who would retreat from global responsibilities in international relations. That must include ensuring the European Union's political support for peace, democracy, human rights and development throughout our interdependent world."@en1
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