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"Madam President, neighbourhood is the key word here. Even in private lives, having good neighbours is a great asset to anybody. A good neighbour is a person who is friendly, does not interfere unduly with one’s affairs, but is willing to extend the hand of friendship in time of need.
That is something that the European Union should practise as a policy. It is easy enough when your neighbouring countries are equally friendly and stable and democratic. If they are not, then one has more of a problem.
The suggestion that we should engage with civil society, particularly in these countries, is a very good one. My colleague, Mr van Nistelrooij, pointed out that we are spending EUR 1.1 billion on border activities and that we need a more cohesive approach. I agree with that.
Also, the suggestion that we should have regular hearings, especially with civil society from undemocratic regimes, is a good one, so that they can hear what we have to say, and we can hear directly from them."@en1
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