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"Madam President, with this report, we are proving our willingness to show our neighbours that we will no longer acquiesce on the defence of democracy, human rights and especially social justice. We will no longer focus on short-term stability at the expense of the best interests of the citizens, of their dignity, of constantly defending them and of their individual and collective freedom, with a particular focus on women’s and children’s rights.
We need to promote immediate economic assistance in order to foster the kind of economic changes which are preconditions for long-term stabilisation and prosperity. It is a fact that, by helping to solve the economic problems of our neighbour-partners in the south, we will also be solving part of our migration problems.
Allow me a word on Ukraine. We bear part of the responsibility for the developments which, regrettably, are taking place there. In order not to annoy its big neighbour, the EU has never shown any sign that Ukraine also has a European perspective, and I condemn this lack of political courage. Ukraine is a sovereign state, and it is up to its people to decide their future, which I will welcome if it is a European one.
Ladies and gentlemen, in conclusion – and thanking you for this inspiring debate – I would just like to leave you with one final idea. Last year showed us that we all support the same ideas for a new neighbourhood policy in our Union. This proves that we have the will, which is strong; we finally have the means and, listening to Commissioners Füle’s announcements, we also have the financial resources. Now it is time to act, and the faster the better. As regards the effective needs and aspirations of the peoples of our neighbouring countries, tomorrow is always too late."@en1
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