Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-09-14-Speech-3-522-000"

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dcterms:Date	"2011-09-14"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Closing the gap between anti-corruption law and reality (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"bg"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20110914.31.3-522-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2011-09-14-Speech-3-523-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Mariya Gabriel2
lpv:spokenAs	member; EPP (2009-07-14--2012-02-02)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 substitute; LIBE (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 member; PETI (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 unknown; Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 member; AGRI (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 substitute; FEMM (2010-03-03--2012-01-18)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, corruption is a problem about which we must speak out vociferously. It is a problem that is widespread throughout the whole of Europe and beyond its borders. Losses due to corruption amounting to EUR 120 billion bring us to the heart of the problem. We are facing a common European challenge, requiring a common, sound, well-coordinated response. The only remedy to corrupt practices is transparent actions. This means showing transparency in that we acknowledge its existence, as well as transparency in the measures taken and transparency in the controls and sanctions which follow. I will focus on four important aspects. Firstly, in order to define specifically the scope of this problem, independent, reliable indicators need to be found and used. They provide the foundation and must be applicable to all Member States. Secondly, it is important for European countries to share their experiences in combating corruption and for us to identify good practices. On this point, let us not be afraid to draw on the experience from the last countries to join the European Union, which are Bulgaria and Romania. Thirdly, cooperation must be strengthened between the various national, European and international institutions involved in combating corruption. Let us show that Europe has the political will to tackle the problem. Let us use this opportunity to help our countries at a time of economic crisis to block the flow of resources from corruption. Finally, concrete measures will send a strong message to Europe’s citizens and will help us overcome the crisis of confidence which is prevalent at the moment in and towards Europe. This is precisely what is making the European Parliament get involved as a guarantor of the ever-strengthening direct link with citizens in the fight against corruption."@en1
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