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"I voted for the motion for a resolution on the negotiations on the UN Arms Trade Treaty because I believe that the time has come to fill the legislative void in this sector with a binding international treaty to regulate transfers of conventional arms. In my view, it is essential that the EU brings a united, coherent and consistent approach to the negotiations next July. This is crucial for ensuring that the treaty text is as comprehensive as possible and can be implemented effectively at global level.
I support this proposal because I agree that it is necessary to establish the highest international standards and criteria and for making assessments of decisions on the transfer, import and export of conventional arms. I am also sure that this initiative will not damage the contribution made by the arms industry, in Europe in particular, to job creation and economic growth, areas that are currently a focus of EU attention. I expect the negotiations to produce a document that regulates trade in the widest spectrum of conventional weapons, including light weapons, the illegal trafficking of which is the main cause of thousands of civilian deaths in local conflicts every year."@en1
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