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"en.20041117.6.3-113"2
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"The system of blocs in place until the collapse of Communist totalitarianism led both sides carelessly to sell and distribute arms to all and sundry for use against the local ideological opponent.
Given the current strategic situation in the world, it is increasingly important to control arms exports and to ensure transparency in this field. Indeed, the splintered nature of the threats against the free world, as illustrated by the tragedies of 11 September and 11 March, demonstrates that strict conditions must be placed on international arms sales, for the sake of overall security.
The EU’s Code of Conduct is a significant step forward. The actions given priority status and the cross-checking of confidential data are welcome contributions to enhancing our knowledge of the arms market in Europe. Various missionary organisations have repeatedly warned of the serious proliferation of light arms, especially in Africa, and of the violent conflicts that those arms facilitate and exacerbate and the millions of innocent victims that they tragically cause. I have on a number of occasions joined in these condemnations and appeals. This report by Mr Romeva i Rueda, which I welcome, and the Code of Conduct are steps in the right direction and offer fresh hope. I voted in favour."@en1
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