Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2007-12-12-Speech-3-274"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2007-12-12"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Combating the rise of extremism in Europe (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"el"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20071212.28.3-274"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2007-12-12-Speech-3-2752
lpv:speaker	lp:Kyriacos Triantaphyllides2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand (2007-08-30--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Anorthotiko Komma Ergazomenou Laou - Aristera - Nees Dynameis (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 chair; Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council (2007-03-21--2009-07-13)3 member; REGI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 substitute; EMPL (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member_of_the_bureau; EUL/NGL (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; Conference of Delegation Chairs (2007-03-21--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, it would be an omission on my part if I did not begin by expressing my concern at the general use made of the term ‘extremism’ without any definition, and without specific condemnation of extremist acts, in other words any extreme form of unlawful use of violence. It would also be a mistake not to mention the attempts to ‘awaken’ citizens to the dangers of radicalisation, and the simultaneous creation of flexible categories for possible criminals. I would like to remind you that in modern history, during periods when freedoms and rights were curbed in the name of security, policing and strict control, and when persecution based on stereotypes was allowed to gain ground, ideological bigotry, racism and xenophobia intensified and unspeakable crimes were committed. Similar lapses today could lead to the banning of political parties and trade unions, which will be a real blow to democracy, the rule of law and civil liberties. We must therefore ensure that democracy does not become merely a smokescreen for the adoption of punitive measures; at the same time, we must concentrate our efforts on mitigating the real causes of violent extremist acts, which utterly debase human dignity, since by definition they overstep the limits of freedom of expression. It is our duty to take up the battle against poverty, unemployment, deprivation, the exploitation of workers and social marginalisation, and to ensure that future generations, thanks to proper teaching and education, stay away from aggressively nationalist and fascist organisations which promote extremist acts as a means of expression."@en1

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