Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2005-02-23-Speech-3-036"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2005-02-23"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:EU relations with the Mediterranean region2
dcterms:Language	"pt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20050223.5.3-036"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2005-02-23-Speech-3-0372
lpv:speaker	lp:Jamila Madeira2
lpv:spokenAs	member; REGI (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 substitute; EMPL (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 member; Delegation to the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Partido Socialista (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Temporary committee on policy challenges and budgetary means of the enlarged Union 2007-2013 (2004-10-14--2005-06-08)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 member; PES (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"This year, 2005, is the Year of the Mediterranean. The year began with positive signs, in terms of both the democratic process and the peace talks. In Amman, the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly’s Committee on Economic, Financial, Social and Educational Issues attempted to reinforce these signs and give them short- and medium-term objectives aimed at protecting the citizens and development. Violence has reared its head, though, and Hariri’s death has demonstrated the urgent need for the EU to strengthen its role as an active partner. In Parliament, as in Amman, we all consider peace to be a desirable and necessary factor in prosperity. In the Middle East, EUR 60 billion is spent every year on arms and cutting this amount by half will release absolutely crucial funds to support development throughout the region. Accordingly, in this Year of the Mediterranean, and in years to come, the EU must have a clearly defined, practical role. Economic and regional integration into more globalised markets, such as the EU, must be guaranteed, and the 720 million inhabitants of the Euro-Med area therefore represent a more significant market than China, a fact that should be taken into account by businesses looking to make investments. Education and training are key elements in creating an industrial workforce. The Commission should therefore seek to support measures that encompass the countries of the MEDA Programme and thus open up new horizons. In order to develop employment, the EU must contribute towards the creation of jobs in industry and support and promote microcredit institutions. Development and joint initiatives are absolutely crucial, in areas such as water, energy, transport, infrastructures and tourism, to enable social progress and economic and regional integration. These proposals are crucial if this whole drawn-out story is to have a happy ending and if these people are to dream once again of a prosperous future, and this Year of the Mediterranean is setting a perfect example. We therefore hope that the EU can be the driving force behind the whole of this process."@en1

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