Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-02-03-Speech-4-409-000"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2011-02-03"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20110203.25.4-409-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2011-02-03-Speech-4-410-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Louis Grech2
lpv:spoken text	"It is sad that the EU has taken so long to address the political and social unrest in the Middle East – that in Tunisia and recently that in Egypt. It was our duty as a Union to put our political antennae out there and identify that a crisis was underway, and more importantly be proactive about it. Instead we stood on the sidelines with passivity and complacency; refusing to read the signs that clearly indicated a situation of political and social turmoil, one which ultimately drove people to the streets in protest. We must find a way to truly relate and actively support the people in these countries. We must not do this in an imposing manner but in a way that will reassure these citizens that Europe will actively support social stability, economic prosperity and freedom within their respective regions. Having said that, just as with regard to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the EU has chosen not to take the necessary action. There is not one person or institution that speaks for Europe with one voice. Ultimately this issue must be addressed if we want to have any meaningful influence and relevance in international relations, especially in connection with a region as close to us as this one."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (2009-09-16--2013-03-12)3 substitute; Special committee on the policy challenges and budgetary resources for a sustainable European Union after 2013 (2010-06-17--2011-06-30)3 member; Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand (2009-09-16--2013-03-12)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo (2009-09-16--2013-03-12)3 substitute; Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2013-03-12)3 unknown; Partit Laburista (2009-07-14--2013-03-12)3 member; S&D (2009-07-14--2013-03-12)3 substitute; BUDG (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 vice-chair; IMCO (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Louis Grech (S&D ),"1 "in writing."1

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