Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-02-02-Speech-3-146-000"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2011-02-02"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Situation in the Mediterranean, in particular in Tunisia and Egypt (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20110202.15.3-146-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2011-02-02-Speech-3-147-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Saïd El Khadraoui2
lpv:spokenAs	vice-chair; Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries (2009-09-17--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the United States (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 member; S&D (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; TRAN (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 unknown; Socialistische Partij.Anders (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 substitute; ECON (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3
lpv:translated text	"Madam President, at this very moment, violent confrontations are under way between pro- and anti-Mubarak protesters. We have to send out a clear signal to Mr Mubarak and call on his supporters to withdraw immediately and prevent unnecessary bloodshed. What is happening in Egypt has come as a surprise to us all. We should approach this as an incredible opportunity and an opportunity to help this region evolve, after years of political and economic stagnation, into a true democracy, with opportunities for all. Here, I am thinking, above all, of the millions of young people who are hungry for more freedom and the opportunity to develop. The impact of this cannot be underestimated. Some are speaking of a 1989 moment for the Arab world, but whether or not that is the case remains to be seen. The European Union could show a little more willingness to give a significant boost to the transition process and, of course, I would have liked – as other members have already said – to have heard you speak on the matter. We should very soon make it clear that this transition process must begin immediately and that, Mr Mubarak, clearly, no longer has any legitimacy to lead or govern the process. We must therefore, as soon as possible, set a timetable, a clear agenda, of the measures and reforms that should lead to the first free and transparent elections in September of this year. That, for example, means making amendments to the constitution, to the electoral laws and to how the media report political issues, so that all candidates are able to present their campaigns to the people. All democratic forces should be brought to the table, as soon as possible, to steer this in the right direction and Europe should play a positive and constructive role in this. At the same time, we must be aware of the complexity of the situation. The army, for example, is being applauded for its moderating and decisive role. It has received a lot of praise for that, but it is also a very important player economically. If we want to implement genuine democratic reforms, then economic reforms will also be necessary, and that is not going to be easy."@en1
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