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"Maritime transport has been one of the key stepping stones to economic growth and prosperity in our continent and over 80% of world trade is carried by sea. Piracy is now a threat to international security and regional stability. Combating the deeply-rooted causes of this phenomenon is a priority for the Union. Through today’s vote, Parliament has pointed out just how committed our institution is to combating piracy and has made it quite plain that, on the high seas, according to international law, in all cases, including actions taken in the fight against piracy, the national jurisdiction of the flag state shall be applied on the ships concerned, as well as on the military staff employed aboard. Moreover, no arrest or blocking of a ship, even as a measure of investigation, shall be ordered by any authorities other than those of the flag state. This is a core principle of international maritime law, but it is flouted all too often. The same applies in the case of the two Italian marines, who are still being held unjustly in Indian jails even though they were assisting a ship sailing under Italian colours that was in international waters. We urge India, once again, to comply with these standards."@en1
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