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"The founding Treaties commit the Union to having its external actions guided by the principles of democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity and the rights of minorities, the principles of equality and solidarity, and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law. I firmly believe that it is important to learn from the European Union’s past failures in re-shaping its external action. For the EU to be a credible actor in external relations, it must act consistently, in accordance with treaty and
obligations, and avoid double standards between its human rights policy and its internal and external policies, and its relations with third countries. It is essential that appropriate measures be taken to ensure that civil rights and fundamental freedoms are not compromised or diminished in times of economic crisis. The EU’s policies should also be consistent and exemplary, as well as coherent with fundamental values and principles. This would maximise the EU’s credibility globally and the effectiveness of its human rights policies. It is important to strive for the more effective mainstreaming of human rights and democracy across development cooperation and, at the same time, to meet the international commitments in this area. Democracy, the rule of law, justice and accountability are the best safeguards of human rights, fundamental freedoms, tolerance and equality."@en1
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