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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	"lt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20110309.19.3-328-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2011-03-09-Speech-3-329-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Justas Vincas Paleckis2
lpv:spokenAs	vice-chair; SEDE (2009-07-20--2012-01-18)3 unknown; Lietuvos socialdemokratų partija (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 member; AFET (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 member; Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly (2009-10-07--2014-06-30)3 member; S&D (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 vice-chair; Delegation for relations with Belarus (2009-09-30--2014-06-30)3 substitute; ENVI (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3
lpv:translated text	"The European Union needs Turkey and Turkey needs the EU. It is important not simply in terms of trade and economic ties and investments. Almost 100 years ago, Turkey turned to face Europe and it can and must become a bridge linking our continent with the Muslim world. Unfortunately, it has to be acknowledged that negotiations on Turkey’s accession to the EU have slowed. The EU is waiting for progress, particularly as regards protecting human rights, gender equality and safeguarding freedom of expression, freedom of the press and religious freedoms. Normalisation of relations with Cyprus is another important issue. This conflict must be resolved in a manner that is favourable for both Turkey and Cyprus. It is important to reach a peaceful solution to the conflict. Events in North Africa demonstrate the important contribution Turkey has to make, spreading stability and democratic values. The people of Libya, Egypt and other Arab nations view Turkey and the EU as an example that they need to follow. I voted in favour of the report, because it is well balanced It reflects well the state of Turkey’s EU integration in 2010. I have always agreed with Turkish membership. However, this country would have to implement the Ankara Protocol and do more, particularly as regards minorities, women, press freedoms and the rule of law."@en1

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