Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-02-16-Speech-4-314-000"
| Predicate | Value (sorted: default) |
|---|---|
| rdf:type | |
| dcterms:Date | |
| dcterms:Is Part Of | |
| dcterms:Language | |
| lpv:document identification number |
"en.20120216.23.4-314-000"2
|
| lpv:hasSubsequent | |
| lpv:speaker | |
| lpv:spokenAs | |
| lpv:translated text |
"Relations between the EU and Russia have constantly evolved over recent decades, leading to a profound and complex interdependency which is bound to become even stronger in the future. Conclusion of the strategic partnership agreement between the EU and the Russian Federation will also continue to be of key significance in terms of intensifying cooperation between the two partners. However, concerns persist over developments in the Russian Federation regarding the observance and protection of human rights and adherence to commonly agreed democratic principles, election rules and procedures. The Russian Federation, as a full member of the Council of Europe and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), has an obligation to defend the principles of democracy and human rights. According to the final observer’s report of the OSCE/Office for Democratic Rights and Institutions, the elections to the Duma on 4 December 2011 did not fully comply with the principles of free and fair elections, and were marked by interference from the state and the government party, including a lack of independence of election authorities, media bias and state interference at various levels. Russian citizens have, in a number of mass demonstrations, expressed their desire for greater democracy and a comprehensive reform of the electoral system. In my opinion, it would be right and proper to see the recent demonstrations in this light – as an opportunity to respond to the call of the Russian people for more democracy, electoral law reform and compliance with the standards of the Council of Europe and the OSCE in cooperation with the Venice Commission."@en1
|
Named graphs describing this resource:
The resource appears as object in 2 triples