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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2011-03-09"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
dcterms:Language	"fr"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20110309.19.3-324-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2011-03-09-Speech-3-325-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Louis Michel2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Delegation to the Cariforum — EU Parliamentary Committee (2010-06-16--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Mouvement Réformateur (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member_of_the_bureau; ALDE (2009-07-20--2014-06-30)3 member; LIBE (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 substitute; DEVE (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 co-president; Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-17--2014-06-30)3 member; Conference of Delegation Chairs (2009-09-17--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"I believe that Turkey’s eventual accession is of vital importance if the Union wishes to increase its political, strategic and economic influence at international level. Integrating that country into Europe will benefit Europeans at least as much as it benefits the Turks. We should not forget that Turkey is a traditionally secular country; it is powerful and has a wealth of human resources. It is a gateway to the markets and the energy routes of Asia and the Middle East. It is also totally reliable within NATO. Certain efforts made by the Turkish authorities with regard to respect for human rights deserve to be mentioned. Thus, the adoption of amendments to the constitution is a step in the direction of the democratic standards necessary for accession. Nevertheless, although the new radio and television laws are welcome advances, freedom of expression and, more specifically, freedom of the press, remain a cause for concern. Similarly, the resolution of the Cyprus issue is a prerequisite for any progress in the accession process."@en1

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