Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2005-01-13-Speech-4-025"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2005-01-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Results of Ukraine elections2
dcterms:Language	"et"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20050113.3.4-025"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2005-01-13-Speech-4-0262
lpv:speaker	lp:Tunne Kelam2
lpv:spokenAs	member; SEDE (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 substitute; AFET (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 substitute; Temporary committee on policy challenges and budgetary means of the enlarged Union 2007-2013 (2004-10-14--2005-06-08)3 member; REGI (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 member_of_the_bureau; EPP-ED (2004-08-31--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Erakond Isamaaliit (Pro Patria Union) (2004-07-20--2009-03-25)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, the Ukrainian people’s greatest victory may be considered to be their decision to no longer tolerate the pseudo-democracy that is rife in so many areas formerly ruled by communist dictatorships, and which had almost become an internationally accepted reality. This was an essentially corrupt alliance between the former communist hierarchy, economic oligarchs, and state bureaucrats. This alliance developed its own ‘guided democracy’ model, originally patented by the Indonesian dictator Sukarno. Therefore, Ukraine’s new course towards real democracy is a choice, a choice in favour of fundamentally different values. In the words of Russian political analyst Piontovski, it is a choice between the past and the future, between Soviet Ukraine and European Ukraine. A choice which, according to him, the Russian people will also have to make sooner or later. Europe must be bold in welcoming those choices, and must not be dismayed or disoriented by possible changes in the present balance of power. It would be the greatest of tragedies if the people of Ukraine were to become disillusioned in their faith in freedom and justice. It is therefore the duty of the EU to make a long-term commitment to support the reforms in Ukraine and to give the Ukrainian people a European perspective. It is important that the resolution calls for a change in the Neighbourhood Policy action plan in the light of the recent events. We also propose additional measures, such as the convening of a donors’ conference for Ukraine. At the same time, in addition to the European Neighbourhood Policy, we have to offer Ukraine other forms of association that will open the door to closer cooperation. This is in accordance with the wishes of the overwhelming majority of the Ukrainian people, and could eventually culminate in Ukraine’s accession to the EU. I support my colleague Mr Saryusz-Wolski when he says: ‘It is time for deeds, not words!’"@en1

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