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Mr President, I have only a few words to add as I think this topic is not only to be covered today but also tomorrow and some days thereafter. It is a question which touches on many other related issues: not only development, but also external relations and the future of Europe. I would like to express my gratitude to the Members of the European Parliament, not only for their speeches, but also their valuable suggestions and ideas for further action.
Migration has many causes. We have to look into, and deal with, these root causes and we need to act much more than we have until now. This phenomenon is not only growing, but is having an increasing impact on our current situation. Just to remind you that many years ago – 60 years ago or more – people from Europe were fleeing to other continents. Now Europe is an attractive place. We should not be apathetic to the results of integration. We should be active in sharing solidarity and justice, as the cement of our European house, with the people around Europe. I believe that respect for human rights, the culture of human rights and the mainstreaming of human rights in all other policies with our partners, with countries of origin or of transit, should become a permanent part of our relations or criteria.
We need a comprehensive approach which brings together development policy, economic cooperation, humanitarian policy and, of course, justice and home affairs. The Commission promotes such an attitude and will promote it further together with the United Nations. I am sure that in November, on the tenth anniversary of the Barcelona Process, the same approach will be expressed even more deeply and intensely. It is an important time for reflection on the future of this region.
This House will discuss later this evening the Union’s strategy on Africa. Today, the EU donates 60% of the total amount of aid to Africa. This is by far the highest volume in comparison with other countries and organisations in the world. We will help to overcome many problems – and as was mentioned, enable people to see a future in their countries – not only with aid, but also with policies which promote basic values, education and better living conditions.
I would like to conclude by assuring you, Mr President, that we will discuss the issue at the hearing tomorrow in the European Parliament. We are increasingly interdependent and, as Mrs Buitenweg said, the European project is really about civilisation: civilisation not only for us, but for the world in general."@en1
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