Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-11-19-Speech-3-178"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-11-19"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:A New Framework for Relations with our Eastern and Southern Neighbours2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20031119.7.3-178"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-11-19-Speech-3-1792
lpv:speaker	lp:Philip Claeys2
lpv:spokenAs	member; NA (2003-06-16--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Vlaams Blok (2003-06-16--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport (2003-07-02--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (2003-07-03--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"I can only applaud the fact that in the framework of next year’s enlargement, a policy of good neighbourliness is being developed. If both our new eastern and southern neighbours can make progress in the field of economic development, security and human rights, this will ultimately be to our benefit. Unfortunately, the proposed policy is somewhat vague in a number of essential, concrete points. First of all, there is the issue of the common external borders and potential immigration problems. The rapporteur hopes that the new Schengen borders will not constitute any barriers to trade, cultural exchange or regional cooperation. This is a legitimate concern, but we must, above all, ensure that the concept as a whole does not spark off another immigration wave. Given high unemployment and high social costs, that is probably the last thing we need. If we see that, last week, the President of the Commission, Mr Prodi, declared in the Burkina Faso Parliament that a wider Europe entails that we, ‘from Moscow to Rabat’ – I am quoting him – will be sharing everything, apart from our institutions, then there is cause for concern. The second problem is the position of Turkey, for during the discussion of the report in the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy, it transpired that the Commission does not envisage Turkey featuring in the policy of good neighbourliness, because it is an EU candidate. That is, however, in conflict with the report, which clearly specifies that subsequent EU membership of the participating countries is not in any way ruled out. It should, by now, be apparent to everyone that Turkey’s chances of meeting the accession criteria next year are as good as non-existent. Turkey is not a European country, but it is a friendly country and a military ally. It is therefore of the utmost importance for our relations with Turkey to remain optimal and for that country to be included in the new policy of good neighbourliness from day one."@en1

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