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"Mr President, Baroness Ashton, what you have just said is encouraging, which I welcome, but let us return to the elections.
Before I begin, I would again like to pay tribute to the Congolese people, who mobilised on a massive scale for the presidential and legislative elections in November 2011, thereby proving to the entire international community and to their authorities how committed they are to building a true democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The EU Election Observation Mission, which I had the honour of heading, presented its final report on 29 March this year. One of the responses from the Congolese authorities was to declare that the EU was ‘only pushing an open door’. I assume, therefore, that it is thanks to these ‘open doors’ that the EU mission managed to observe the irregularities and violence which, unfortunately, characterised a large part of this election. However, the recommendations that we have now made involve fundamental reforms. They are feasible and coherent. They need to be put in place, and in the shortest time possible, because the issue is not only that the elections take place, but, more importantly, that they take place under the right conditions.
To do this, we must contemplate restructuring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Congolese citizens deserve an independent INEC that observes the electoral timetable and complies with electoral law, that manages the election budget with complete transparency, and that respects all the parties involved in the electoral process. The establishment of a Constitutional Court and the transparent management of election disputes would greatly increase the citizens’ confidence in their own institutions, just like ours.
The establishment of political dialogue that includes all political parties and civil society, and that serves as the basis for responsible behaviour by all, is needed to finally work towards the country’s democratic, economic and social development. Respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights, tackling the Impunity Law and ensuring the safety of all are challenges yet to be addressed.
The EU must carry on shouldering responsibility and focus particularly on monitoring. It is important that the Congolese authorities and citizens know they can count on us, yet at the same time, we must stand firm in our stance.
Baroness Ashton, do not be afraid to put forward the principle of conditionality. Both Congolese citizens and European citizens are behind you. They will thank you for it."@en1
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