Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2009-01-14-Speech-3-473"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2009-01-14"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:EU strategy towards Belarus (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"et"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20090114.21.3-473"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2009-01-14-Speech-3-4742
lpv:speaker	lp:Marianne Mikko2
lpv:spokenAs	member; CULT (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; Conference of Delegation Chairs (2004-09-22--2009-07-13)3 chair; Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2004-09-21--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia (2007-03-15--2009-07-13)3 member; PECH (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; PES (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; LIBE (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Sotsiaaldemokraatlik Erakond (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Ladies and gentlemen, Belarus’s road to Europe must be one of dialogue and compromises. The Belarus resolution passed last year emphasised the need for a firm and conditional, yet positive policy. The advances that have been made in the areas of energy, the environment and transport are the result of that work. There are, however, problems to which we must not turn a blind eye. Democracy is vital. As members of the European Parliament, we must not tolerate the persecution of Belarusian opposition leaders, the limitation of freedom of the press and freedom of speech and the violation of citizens’ fundamental rights. No democratic country can function without a strong civil society. Thus we must offer comprehensive support to organisations that aim to defend human rights, promote democracy and mobilise the country’s citizenry. I commend the Belarusian authorities’ decision to register Mr Milinkevich’s citizens’ association . This is, however, only the beginning, as which has a human rights agenda, and several other organisations devoted to the development of democracy also await registration. Lastly I would like to mention visa arrangements. A visa facilitation agreement must be concluded between the European Union and Belarus. The road to Europe must be open. An expensive visa and strict regulations do not punish the regime, but the population. I have said this repeatedly, and will say it again today. Let us reach out a European hand to welcome the Belarusian people."@en1
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"For Freedom"1 "Naša Vjasna"1
lpv:videoURI	<go to Events_and_structure europarl>2

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