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"Madam President, Commissioner, Mr President-in-Office of the Council, Spain has just endured a painful situation in which a vessel, the
and all its crew were subjected to blackmail, humiliation and countless risks.
The Spanish Government is being called to account in Spain, as is appropriate in the case. In this House, we are going to talk of Europe and more Europe. Accordingly, it has to be stated that after a year in which we have demanded diplomacy and determination, the outcome has been positive.
Operation Atalanta is inadequate, however. It needs to be broadened and made more flexible. It has to become possible to protect not only the routes along which humanitarian aid moves, but also Community fishing and merchant vessels. The latter must be protected, and that is why, in the resolution to be adopted tomorrow, we shall call on the European Parliament and on its institutions to make certain commitments.
What we are seeking to do is to say ‘yes’ to the strong stance taken by states that protect their vessels with their armed forces to deter and, if necessary, legally repel pirate action. We must say ‘no’ to recourse to private security contractors, a move which, according to the IMO, carries with it the risk of unnecessary violence. We must say ‘no’ to the passive and dilettante attitude of governments that are making life easy for the pirates. We must say ‘yes’, however, to diplomacy, ‘yes’ to aid to Somalia, and ‘no’ to unsubstantiated charges of alleged illegal fishing.
Community vessels are fishing in compliance with our international agreements. They are doing so legally and must be protected. The Community's institutions are duty bound to do so."@en1
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