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Mr President, the Commission is closely following the human rights situation in Tunisia. It is using all the means at its disposal to encourage the Tunisian authorities to make progress in this crucial area. It is particularly concerned over breaches of fundamental freedoms, such as the freedom of expression, association and assembly.
My colleague, Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner, in her bilateral contacts with the Tunisian authorities, including her latest visit to Tunisia in October 2005, has systematically pointed to the importance of respecting human rights and developing a free, open and participative civil society.
The Commission has also closely followed the events and incidents that occurred during the congress of the
on 27 May. On that day, despite a warning note from the Tunisian authorities, a representative of the delegation of the European Commission attended the congress of that league. He therefore witnessed what happened and was able to provide support to the representative of the European Parliament, Mrs Flautre, who also participated in the event.
I very much regret that she was threatened by the security services and find this totally unacceptable. Hence, on 5 June 2006, a meeting took place between the Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Abdallah, and the EU Ambassadors in Tunisia. The head of the Commission delegation underlined on that occasion that the presence of the Commission observers and parliamentary observers at the congress of the
was quite legitimate. Unfortunately, the Tunisian authorities remain reticent over the issue of this league.
In more general terms, I wish to remind you that the Commission is committed to providing support for the promotion of human rights and the development of civil society in Tunisia, including this human rights league. In that context, the Commission deeply regrets the continued blockage by the Tunisian authorities of EU efforts in support of civil society, particularly under the European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights. We shall continue to press the Tunisian authorities to rapidly unblock these.
With regard to the future, it is our firm intention – shared with the Council – to use neighbourhood instruments as a lever in the field of human rights. The EU-Tunisia Neighbourhood Action Plan includes sweeping commitments in the field of human rights, democracy and better governance.
Moreover, it provides for the creation of a human rights subcommittee where the implementation of such commitments will be jointly assessed and monitored. On 2 June 2006 – just two weeks ago – the Commission submitted to the Tunisian authorities the draft internal regulation of the abovementioned subcommittee and is awaiting a reply from the Tunisian side.
I therefore want to firmly reassure you that the Commission will continue its efforts to ensure that the provisions of the association agreement and of the EU-Tunisia action plan with regard to respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms are being duly implemented."@en1
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