Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-12-13-Speech-2-495-000"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2011-12-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Situation in Syria (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"de"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20111213.32.2-495-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2011-12-13-Speech-2-496-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Andreas Mölzer2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; AFCO (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 member; NA (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; AFET (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Chile Joint Parliamentary Committee (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, the latest television appearance of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was quite grotesque, as he denied any responsibility for the thousands killed in his country. There is a certain air of defiance in his claims that he has no fear of sanctions. The measures taken by the EU to date, such as the weapons embargo, the freezing of accounts and the bans on investment and on the import of oil, are certainly hitting the Syrian economy. As economic pressure is increasing, the noose around Assad’s neck is certainly tightening. This is the only way that Europe can exert pressure on the regime. We are largely in agreement with the Arab League on this issue. It is important that not only the West, but also the Arab League and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, should call on Assad to implement serious reforms and to end the bloodshed. It is clear that resistance is growing among the population. One only has to consider the latest general strikes. However, these will only hurt Assad when the capital, Damascus, and the economic centre, Aleppo, are hit. Both cities seem to be firmly in the grip of the dictator. Even though the Syrian opposition is now touring the world’s major political powers in an effort to drum up support, it must be clear that there can be no question of military intervention on the part of the European Union. If Assad gives in to the economic pressure and a civil war really does break out, we can certainly expect a flood of refugees. The European Union needs to take appropriate precautionary measures now."@en1
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