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"Mr President, I would first of all like to congratulate the Commission on having attached a high priority to a communication policy and, in particular, on having already implemented it within Parliament. I can say that, with regard to foreign affairs, we are now in constant, constructive contact with the Commission. However, this just adds to the consternation with which we look at the Commission's programme on foreign policy and human rights. In my view, communications in this regard have been elliptical, and almost subliminal. There has been radio silence on the Mediterranean. So, what has happened to the spirit of Barcelona and the concept of an alliance of civilisations? Little or nothing has been said on policy towards Africa, beyond the development policy, and you have been very tight-lipped regarding Latin America, even at a time when the European Parliament is involved in establishing Eurolat. Last but not least, there has been absolutely no reference to our human rights policy, even though it is our brand image for the outside world and even though we have just managed to obtain a specific instrument for it. In this regard, it is worth bearing in mind that the conclusion of the action programmes with Israel, Moldova and Ukraine is going to result in difficult negotiations about which the communication has nothing to say. Finally, foreign policy, as presented here, seems to be based more on the European Union's bilateral relations with certain countries than on a regional policy or a policy of great communities. It is all rather lacking in ambition, attractiveness and life, and that is a great shame for the people of Europe."@en1

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