id raw_text normalized_text speaker_id split raw_ner normalized_ner 20131007-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131007-21:26:04_7 this could be done by looking more specifically into the suggested fallback clause in article twenty one in cases brought by the employee against the employer defining as relevant the place of business from which the employee receives or received day to day instructions None fine-tune [] [['LAW', 86, 18]] 20131007-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131007-21:26:04_3 2012. For instance, the new Brussels I Regulation provides for the right for employees to sue several employers together and the right for employees to have access to courts in Europe, even if the employer is domiciled outside Europe. The Commission will two thousand and twelve for instance the new brussels i regulation provides for the right for employees to sue several employers together and the right for employees to have access to courts in europe even if the employer is domiciled outside europe. the commission will None fine-tune [['LOC', 227, 6], ['LOC', 177, 6], ['LAW', 28, 21], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['LOC', 243, 6], ['LOC', 194, 6], ['LAW', 45, 21], ['DATE', 0, 23]] 20110705-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20110705-12:06:20_2 I ask you, therefore, to enforce the standing order and refer these reports back to committee, so that they do not take up our time when they should be sorted out in committee. i ask you therefore to enforce the standing order and refer these reports back to committee so that they do not take up our time when they should be sorted out in committee. 4537 fine-tune None None 20110705-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20110705-12:06:20_0 Mr President, I understood that it was a decision of the Conference of Presidents that any report that had more than 50 amendments had to be referred back to the committee to be resolved. mr president i understood that it was a decision of the conference of presidents that any report that had more than fifty amendments had to be referred back to the committee to be resolved. 4537 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 117, 2], ['ORG', 57, 24]] [['CARDINAL', 116, 5], ['ORG', 56, 24]] 20110705-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20110705-12:06:20_1 We have four reports in front of us today the Langen, Lepage, Eickhout and Pieper reports all of which have more than 50 amendments. we have four reports in front of us today the langen lepage eickhout and pieper reports all of which have more than fifty amendments. 4537 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 118, 2], ['PERSON', 75, 6], ['PERSON', 62, 8], ['PERSON', 54, 6], ['PERSON', 46, 6], ['DATE', 36, 5], ['CARDINAL', 8, 4]] [['CARDINAL', 116, 5], ['PERSON', 73, 6], ['PERSON', 60, 8], ['PERSON', 53, 6], ['PERSON', 46, 6], ['DATE', 36, 5], ['CARDINAL', 8, 4]] 20110705-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20110705-12:13:39_0 Mr President, I would just like to thank all the political groups, and particularly the leaders of the political groups, for a very smooth arrangement that allowed us to fill these two vacant places. mr president i would just like to thank all the political groups and particularly the leaders of the political groups for a very smooth arrangement that allowed us to fill these two vacant places. 23712 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 181, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 178, 3]] 20170313-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170313-21:48:27_5 The directive requires that farmers take all responsible steps to ensure that animals under their care are not caused unnecessary pain, suffering or injury. the directive requires that farmers take all responsible steps to ensure that animals under their care are not caused unnecessary pain suffering or injury. None fine-tune None None 20170313-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170313-21:48:27_3 the report also invites the commission to use scientific evidence as the basis for proposing new measures for housing requirements for breeding does and for rabbits reared for meat production. i would remind the honourable members that all farmed animal species including rabbits are protected by the rules of directive ninety eight None fine-tune [] [['LAW', 310, 22]] 20170313-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170313-21:48:27_13 This priority is particularly relevant because we continue to see a widespread lack of compliance regarding animal welfare rules across many Member States. this priority is particularly relevant because we continue to see a widespread lack of compliance regarding animal welfare rules across many member states. None fine-tune None None 20170313-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170313-21:48:27_7 This opinion provides Member States and farmers with data on aspects of farming systems which may put the welfare of the rabbits at risk. this opinion provides member states and farmers with data on aspects of farming systems which may put the welfare of the rabbits at risk. None fine-tune None None 20170313-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170313-21:48:27_11 As honourable Members will know, Member States are primarily responsible for the implementation of EU legislation. as honourable members will know member states are primarily responsible for the implementation of eu legislation. None fine-tune [['GPE', 99, 2]] [['GPE', 98, 2]] 20170313-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170313-21:48:27_9 Rabbit production in the EU is essentially concentrated in a few Member States mainly Italy, Spain and France. rabbit production in the eu is essentially concentrated in a few member states mainly italy spain and france. None fine-tune [['GPE', 103, 6], ['GPE', 93, 5], ['GPE', 86, 5], ['GPE', 25, 2]] [['GPE', 102, 6], ['GPE', 92, 5], ['GPE', 86, 5], ['GPE', 25, 2]] 20170313-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170313-21:48:27_8 The rules of the directive should be seen in conjunction with this opinion. the rules of the directive should be seen in conjunction with this opinion. None fine-tune None None 20170313-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170313-21:48:27_6 In addition, in 2005 the European Food Safety Authority published an opinion on the impact of the current housing and husbandry systems on the health and welfare of farmed domestic rabbits. in addition in two thousand and five the european food safety authority published an opinion on the impact of the current housing and husbandry systems on the health and welfare of farmed domestic rabbits. None fine-tune [['ORG', 25, 30], ['DATE', 16, 4]] [['ORG', 41, 30], ['DATE', 15, 21]] 20170313-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170313-21:48:27_10 Against this background and in line with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, the Commission takes the view that the Member States involved are better placed to address the relevant issues concerning rabbit production. against this background and in line with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality the commission takes the view that the member states involved are better placed to address the relevant issues concerning rabbit production. None fine-tune None None 20170313-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170313-21:48:27_4 fifty eight concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes. None fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 0, 11]] 20170313-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170313-21:48:27_14 In consideration of this analysis and given its limited resources, the Commission does not consider it appropriate to propose an initiative on the welfare of farm rabbits. in consideration of this analysis and given its limited resources the commission does not consider it appropriate to propose an initiative on the welfare of farm rabbits. None fine-tune None None 20170313-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170313-21:48:27_2 The report encourages the Commission to take a number of non legislative actions such as drawing up a roadmap to include guidelines on good practices and a Commission recommendation relating to rabbit health, welfare and housing. the report encourages the commission to take a number of non legislative actions such as drawing up a roadmap to include guidelines on good practices and a commission recommendation relating to rabbit health welfare and housing. None fine-tune None None 20170313-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170313-21:48:27_12 Better enforcement of the EU animal welfare legislation is one of the key priorities for animal welfare, and the Commission has invested substantial resources in pursuit of this aim. better enforcement of the eu animal welfare legislation is one of the key priorities for animal welfare and the commission has invested substantial resources in pursuit of this aim. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 59, 3], ['GPE', 26, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 59, 3], ['GPE', 26, 2]] 20130909-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130909-20:54:22_6 Therefore I strongly support the report's focus on the need to ensure implementation of existing EU legislation in the Member States. therefore i strongly support the report's focus on the need to ensure implementation of existing eu legislation in the member states. 96710 fine-tune [['GPE', 97, 2]] [['GPE', 97, 2]] 20130909-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130909-20:54:22_4 This stimulates growth and job creation in Europe and increases our energy security. this stimulates growth and job creation in europe and increases our energy security. 96710 fine-tune [['LOC', 43, 6]] [['LOC', 43, 6]] 20130909-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130909-20:54:22_5 Furthermore, an internal market for energy is an important part of the path towards more sustainable energy production. That is quite obvious to us all, but we should also recognise that there is a long way to go before we can realise our vision for an internal market for energy in the EU. One reason for this is that legislation concerning the creation of the market is delayed in many Member States. furthermore an internal market for energy is an important part of the path towards more sustainable energy production. that is quite obvious to us all but we should also recognise that there is a long way to go before we can realise our vision for an internal market for energy in the eu. one reason for this is that legislation concerning the creation of the market is delayed in many member states. 96710 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 291, 3], ['GPE', 287, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 289, 3], ['GPE', 285, 2]] 20130909-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130909-20:54:22_7 Today the European Parliament is sending out a strong and unmistakable message to the governments in Europe that they must live up to their commitments in the third energy package, and we are also highlighting the importance of a more coordinated approach at EU level towards national capacity mechanisms. National capacity mechanisms can be necessary in some circumstances, but much too often they are counterproductive as regards the aim of creating cross border markets. I therefore strongly support the call to the Commission to ensure a stronger and more coordinated approach capable of guaranteeing that capacity mechanisms will be transparent today the european parliament is sending out a strong and unmistakable message to the governments in europe that they must live up to their commitments in the third energy package and we are also highlighting the importance of a more coordinated approach at eu level towards national capacity mechanisms. national capacity mechanisms can be necessary in some circumstances but much too often they are counterproductive as regards the aim of creating cross border markets. i therefore strongly support the call to the commission to ensure a stronger and more coordinated approach capable of guaranteeing that capacity mechanisms will be transparent 96710 fine-tune [['GPE', 259, 2], ['ORDINAL', 159, 5], ['LOC', 101, 6], ['ORG', 10, 19]] [['GPE', 258, 2], ['ORDINAL', 159, 5], ['LOC', 101, 6], ['ORG', 10, 19]] 20130909-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130909-21:23:58_11 Before the European elections next year we can implement much of the legislation mentioned in my report. before the european elections next year we can implement much of the legislation mentioned in my report. 28269 fine-tune [['DATE', 30, 9], ['NORP', 11, 8]] [['DATE', 30, 9], ['NORP', 11, 8]] 20100907-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20100907-12:55:03_4 The Commission will take its stand, express itself and make commitments, if necessary, at the time of the first reading vote. the commission will take its stand express itself and make commitments if necessary at the time of the first reading vote. 36239 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 106, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 103, 5]] 20100705-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20100705-22:38:51_12 and analysing the possibility of introducing targets for separate collection or recycling of bio waste within the review of the recycling targets of the Waste Framework Directive by 2014 at the latest. and analysing the possibility of introducing targets for separate collection or recycling of bio waste within the review of the recycling targets of the waste framework directive by two thousand and fourteen at the latest. 99424 fine-tune [['DATE', 182, 4], ['LAW', 153, 25]] [['DATE', 182, 25], ['LAW', 153, 25]] 20100705-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20100705-22:38:51_10 Therefore, the Commission plans to initiate a number of actions aimed at improving bio waste management, including setting criteria for the production of high quality compost using the end of waste' procedure envisaged in the Waste Framework Directive therefore the commission plans to initiate a number of actions aimed at improving bio waste management including setting criteria for the production of high quality compost using the end of waste' procedure envisaged in the waste framework directive; 99424 fine-tune [['LAW', 226, 25]] [['LAW', 224, 25]] 20100705-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20100705-22:38:51_6 However, as optimal bio waste policies may differ from country to country or even between regions, further analysis on the grounds of subsidiarity is necessary. however as optimal bio waste policies may differ from country to country or even between regions further analysis on the grounds of subsidiarity is necessary. 99424 fine-tune None None 20100705-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20100705-22:38:51_2 As you know, on 18 May, the Commission adopted the communication on future steps in bio waste management in the European Union. This communication is accompanied by an annex with a detailed technical analysis of the measures that could be taken to improve the management of bio waste in the EU as a whole and in each Member State as you know on eighteen may the commission adopted the communication on future steps in bio waste management in the european union. this communication is accompanied by an annex with a detailed technical analysis of the measures that could be taken to improve the management of bio waste in the eu as a whole and in each member state 99424 fine-tune [['GPE', 291, 2], ['GPE', 112, 14], ['DATE', 16, 6]] [['GPE', 295, 2], ['GPE', 116, 14], ['DATE', 15, 12]] 20100705-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20100705-22:38:51_11 analysing the viability of setting minimum standards for the use of bio waste in agriculture within the revision of the Sewage Sludge Directive analysing the viability of setting minimum standards for the use of bio waste in agriculture within the revision of the sewage sludge directive; 99424 fine-tune [['LAW', 120, 23]] [['LAW', 120, 23]] 20100705-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20100705-22:35:56_2 So it is with great regret that I have to say that I do have an argument with one part of it. so it is with great regret that i have to say that i do have an argument with one part of it. 96956 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 78, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 78, 3]] 20100705-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20100705-22:35:56_3 The rapporteur lost my support on the point where he talks about a mandatory that means compulsory separate collection regime across Europe. the rapporteur lost my support on the point where he talks about a mandatory that means compulsory separate collection regime across europe. 96956 fine-tune [['LOC', 133, 6]] [['LOC', 133, 6]] 20100705-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20100705-22:35:56_4 I object to this in principle on the grounds of subsidiarity and I object most particularly on the grounds that it seeks to lock in a method that, in many places, is being superseded by high tech autoclave and other technology. i object to this in principle on the grounds of subsidiarity and i object most particularly on the grounds that it seeks to lock in a method that in many places is being superseded by high tech autoclave and other technology. 96956 fine-tune None None 20100705-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20100705-22:35:56_5 In other words, it is becoming outmoded before we have even set it up, and this really puts EU regulation in its worst possible light. in other words it is becoming outmoded before we have even set it up and this really puts eu regulation in its worst possible light. 96956 fine-tune [['GPE', 92, 2]] [['GPE', 90, 2]] 20100705-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20100705-22:35:56_6 I object to the knee jerk reaction to call for more regulation rather than create incentives and I urge the Commission to maintain its position and oppose the call for compulsion. i object to the knee jerk reaction to call for more regulation rather than create incentives and i urge the commission to maintain its position and oppose the call for compulsion. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:04:17_11 In addition, in terms of success in helping the development and the placing on the market of medicines for rare and life threatening diseases, the Commission has already authorised 106 of such innovative treatments. in addition in terms of success in helping the development and the placing on the market of medicines for rare and life threatening diseases the commission has already authorised one hundred and six of such innovative treatments. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 181, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 179, 19]] 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:04:17_2 This commitment was highlighted in the Commission's communication of April this year on effective and resilient health systems, which, among other things, focused on increasing accessibility to health systems. this commitment was highlighted in the commission's communication of april this year on effective and resilient health systems which among other things focused on increasing accessibility to health systems. None fine-tune [['DATE', 69, 15]] [['DATE', 69, 15]] 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:04:17_8 The Commission is therefore looking forward to the debate planned by the Italian Presidency on therapeutic innovation at next week's informal Council of Health Ministers. The outcome of this debate will help inform the new Commission about the interest of Member States in continuing an EU debate on the affordability of innovative health products. the commission is therefore looking forward to the debate planned by the italian presidency on therapeutic innovation at next week's informal council of health ministers. the outcome of this debate will help inform the new commission about the interest of member states in continuing an eu debate on the affordability of innovative health products. None fine-tune [['GPE', 287, 2], ['EVENT', 142, 27], ['DATE', 121, 9], ['NORP', 73, 7]] [['GPE', 287, 2], ['EVENT', 142, 27], ['DATE', 121, 9], ['NORP', 73, 7]] 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:04:17_13 These are determined by Member States individually. these are determined by member states individually. None fine-tune None None 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:04:17_15 However, the Commission can offer help, for example, by pursuing improved exchanges of information among Member States on their pricing policies with a view to minimising negative effects on the accessibility of medicines in the EU. however the commission can offer help for example by pursuing improved exchanges of information among member states on their pricing policies with a view to minimising negative effects on the accessibility of medicines in the eu. None fine-tune [['GPE', 229, 2]] [['GPE', 226, 2]] 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:04:17_12 The Commission has, however, no competence to regulate the level of prices of medicinal treatments. the commission has however no competence to regulate the level of prices of medicinal treatments. None fine-tune None None 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:04:17_7 Of course, the discussion on the impact of prices on the affordability of medicines for public payers and patients goes far beyond the specific case of hepatitis C treatments. of course the discussion on the impact of prices on the affordability of medicines for public payers and patients goes far beyond the specific case of hepatitis c treatments. None fine-tune None None 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:04:17_14 Thus there can be no price caps imposed by the Commission. thus there can be no price caps imposed by the commission. None fine-tune None None 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:04:17_9 As regards support to research and development, the Commission is hopeful that the ongoing Innovative Medicines Initiative will help speed up the development of better and safer medicines. as regards support to research and development the commission is hopeful that the ongoing innovative medicines initiative will help speed up the development of better and safer medicines. None fine-tune None None 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:04:17_10 EU pharmaceutical legislation contains a number of tools to facilitate early access to medicines for patients with unmet medical needs. eu pharmaceutical legislation contains a number of tools to facilitate early access to medicines for patients with unmet medical needs. None fine-tune [['GPE', 0, 2]] [['GPE', 0, 2]] 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:04:17_3 The communication stressed the need for improved cooperation, increased transparency and better coordination to minimise any unintended effects that current national pricing systems may have in terms of accessibility throughout the EU'. the communication stressed the need for improved cooperation increased transparency and better coordination to minimise any unintended effects that current national pricing systems may have in terms of accessibility throughout the eu'. None fine-tune [['GPE', 232, 2]] [['GPE', 231, 2]] 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:04:17_16 Another way in which the Commission could assist would be by further exploring the use of the joint procurement mechanism to obtain more advantageous price offers from the pharmaceutical industry. another way in which the commission could assist would be by further exploring the use of the joint procurement mechanism to obtain more advantageous price offers from the pharmaceutical industry. None fine-tune None None 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:25:19_5 Lastly, I want to add my voice to the long list of organisations, including the European consumer organisation AGE Platform, and the Standing Committee of European Doctors, asking Commissioner Juncker to revisit his decision to move medicinal products and health technologies into the portfolio of the Commissioner for the Internal Market. lastly i want to add my voice to the long list of organisations including the european consumer organisation age platform and the standing committee of european doctors asking commissioner juncker to revisit his decision to move medicinal products and health technologies into the portfolio of the commissioner for the internal market. 28116 fine-tune [['PERSON', 193, 7], ['ORG', 133, 38], ['ORG', 111, 12], ['NORP', 80, 8]] [['PERSON', 189, 7], ['ORG', 130, 38], ['ORG', 109, 12], ['NORP', 78, 8]] 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:25:19_3 The Commission itself, in its country specific recommendations, tells us that limitations on access to healthcare may weigh disproportionately on the more vulnerable sections of society, the people who rely disproportionately on public services. In my own country, Ireland, the cuts in health expenditure between 2009 and 2011 were of the order of 17 the commission itself in its country specific recommendations tells us that limitations on access to healthcare may weigh disproportionately on the more vulnerable sections of society the people who rely disproportionately on public services. in my own country ireland the cuts in health expenditure between two thousand and nine and two thousand and eleven were of the order of seventeen 28116 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 348, 2], ['DATE', 305, 21], ['GPE', 265, 7]] [['CARDINAL', 379, 9], ['DATE', 300, 57], ['GPE', 261, 7]] 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:25:19_1 They are caused by supply issues, they are caused by production issues and, most certainly, they are caused by affordability issues. they are caused by supply issues they are caused by production issues and most certainly they are caused by affordability issues. 28116 fine-tune None None 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:35:30_2 He will also have people from his team who are listening to this debate and taking notes. he will also have people from his team who are listening to this debate and taking notes. None fine-tune None None 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:35:30_6 there are other things, for instance, the exchange of information. there are other things for instance the exchange of information. None fine-tune None None 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:35:30_7 There are other things, and as far as I understand it, the informal Health Council will actually have this on their agenda at their next meeting. there are other things and as far as i understand it the informal health council will actually have this on their agenda at their next meeting. None fine-tune [['ORG', 68, 14]] [['ORG', 66, 14]] 20140916-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140916-22:35:30_8 Thank you very much for the input. thank you very much for the input. None fine-tune None None 20160913-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20160913-17:59:24_8 The third point and the key point I would like to underline is, and maybe I am just an observer getting it wrong, but it seems to me while the African Union does play a role, we see that the mediators' mission has been postponed, and honestly I would have expected the African Union to be much more vocal and much more engaged. the third point and the key point i would like to underline is and maybe i am just an observer getting it wrong but it seems to me while the african union does play a role we see that the mediators' mission has been postponed and honestly i would have expected the african union to be much more vocal and much more engaged. 124706 fine-tune [['ORG', 269, 13], ['ORG', 143, 13], ['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] [['ORG', 265, 13], ['ORG', 141, 13], ['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20160913-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20160913-18:18:25_1 Sometimes we forget it. sometimes we forget it. None fine-tune None None 20160913-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20160913-18:18:25_2 Sometimes we focus on our own limits or divisions and, for sure, we have both limits and divisions but when we look at the work the European Union does from the outside, with the eyes of the citizens of Gabon who were welcoming our mission, we recognise how relevant our work is, how important our values are, how powerful our instruments are, and how much expectation as well sometimes we focus on our own limits or divisions and for sure we have both limits and divisions but when we look at the work the european union does from the outside with the eyes of the citizens of gabon who were welcoming our mission we recognise how relevant our work is how important our values are how powerful our instruments are and how much expectation as well None fine-tune [['GPE', 203, 5], ['GPE', 132, 14]] [['GPE', 200, 5], ['GPE', 130, 14]] 20160913-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20160913-18:18:25_7 This is really a key part of our common work that I appreciate very much. this is really a key part of our common work that i appreciate very much. None fine-tune None None 20160913-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20160913-18:18:25_10 We will look at what is happening and follow and monitor the situation in these critical hours and days extremely carefully, and I know that you will do the same. we will look at what is happening and follow and monitor the situation in these critical hours and days extremely carefully and i know that you will do the same. None fine-tune None None 20160913-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20160913-18:16:00_2 The EU is ready to contribute to this process. No electoral process is completed without transparent post electoral mechanisms. Transparency is one of the fundamental principles of free, fair and competitive elections, and must also be ensured in the days after the election day. In the case of Gabon, this needed to be ensured by publishing the results of the voting stations and by a transparent appeal process. This also applies to the current complaint procedures at the constitutional court. I am sure that our observation mission, the eu is ready to contribute to this process. no electoral process is completed without transparent post electoral mechanisms. transparency is one of the fundamental principles of free fair and competitive elections and must also be ensured in the days after the election day. in the case of gabon this needed to be ensured by publishing the results of the voting stations and by a transparent appeal process. this also applies to the current complaint procedures at the constitutional court. i am sure that our observation mission 96651 fine-tune [['GPE', 295, 5], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 293, 5], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_18 The Commission believes that the text has reached an excellent balance. the commission believes that the text has reached an excellent balance. None fine-tune None None 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_7 But that was difficult to achieve in practice. but that was difficult to achieve in practice. None fine-tune None None 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_16 Defending the effectiveness of competition authorities is good news for the victims of anti trust infringements. defending the effectiveness of competition authorities is good news for the victims of anti trust infringements. None fine-tune None None 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_9 Consumers and small companies, especially, have found it difficult to obtain compensation for the harm they suffered. consumers and small companies especially have found it difficult to obtain compensation for the harm they suffered. None fine-tune None None 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_14 One way to do this is by allowing victims to use the infringement decisions of competition authorities in their own claims. In parallel, the directive also clarifies the relationship between public and private enforcement of EU competition laws, in particular when it comes to accessing documents that are in the possession of a competition authority. one way to do this is by allowing victims to use the infringement decisions of competition authorities in their own claims. in parallel the directive also clarifies the relationship between public and private enforcement of eu competition laws in particular when it comes to accessing documents that are in the possession of a competition authority. None fine-tune [['GPE', 225, 2], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['GPE', 224, 2], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_12 The directive includes rules that remove the current obstacles. the directive includes rules that remove the current obstacles. None fine-tune None None 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_3 I would like to underline the importance of the directive. i would like to underline the importance of the directive. None fine-tune None None 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_5 When Vice President Almunia was before you in his hearing four years ago, he promised that Parliament would be fully involved in this file as co legislator. As a consequence, today we bring this file negotiated under the ordinary legislative procedure to a successful end. when vice president almunia was before you in his hearing four years ago he promised that parliament would be fully involved in this file as co legislator. as a consequence today we bring this file negotiated under the ordinary legislative procedure to a successful end. None fine-tune [['DATE', 175, 5], ['ORG', 91, 10], ['DATE', 58, 14], ['PERSON', 20, 7]] [['DATE', 173, 5], ['ORG', 90, 10], ['DATE', 58, 14], ['PERSON', 20, 7]] 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_2 We especially welcome that we can adopt this today at the very last moment before you all go campaigning. we especially welcome that we can adopt this today at the very last moment before you all go campaigning. None fine-tune None None 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_4 It has been described by the press as the most important development in competition policy of the last years and as a democratisation of the competition law enforcement. it has been described by the press as the most important development in competition policy of the last years and as a democratisation of the competition law enforcement. None fine-tune None None 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_15 The text that you will be voting tomorrow preserves a company's incentives to cooperate with competition authorities through leniency programmes and settlement procedures. the text that you will be voting tomorrow preserves a company's incentives to cooperate with competition authorities through leniency programmes and settlement procedures. None fine-tune [['DATE', 33, 8]] [['DATE', 33, 8]] 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_13 It gives victims better access to the evidence they need to prove their claims and it ensures that victims can overcome the burden of providing a competition law infringement. it gives victims better access to the evidence they need to prove their claims and it ensures that victims can overcome the burden of providing a competition law infringement. None fine-tune None None 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_17 The more decisions are taken, the easier it will be for the victims to claim damages. the more decisions are taken the easier it will be for the victims to claim damages. None fine-tune None None 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_11 It enables citizens and businesses harmed by anti trust infringements to effectively exercise the right to compensation that the EU is granting them. it enables citizens and businesses harmed by anti trust infringements to effectively exercise the right to compensation that the eu is granting them. None fine-tune [['GPE', 129, 2]] [['GPE', 129, 2]] 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_8 In recent years we have seen very few actions and many of them have failed because of inadequate legal frameworks. in recent years we have seen very few actions and many of them have failed because of inadequate legal frameworks. None fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 15]] [['DATE', 0, 15]] 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_19 On the one hand, it will be easier for victims to exercise the right to compensation. on the one hand it will be easier for victims to exercise the right to compensation. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 7, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 7, 3]] 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-20:56:31_6 More than 10 years ago the Court of Justice first recognised that any victim of anti trust infringement had a right to compensation. more than ten years ago the court of justice first recognised that any victim of anti trust infringement had a right to compensation. None fine-tune [['ORG', 27, 16], ['DATE', 0, 22]] [['ORG', 28, 16], ['DATE', 0, 23]] 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-21:13:45_1 Large companies, SMEs and consumers will be able to effectively claim full compensation before national courts throughout the Union for the harm they have suffered. large companies smes and consumers will be able to effectively claim full compensation before national courts throughout the union for the harm they have suffered. None fine-tune [['GPE', 126, 5]] [['GPE', 125, 5]] 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-21:13:45_2 In addition, the right of compensation will apply to the victims who have actually suffered the harm, including those who had no direct dealings with an infringer because they were further down the supply chain. in addition the right of compensation will apply to the victims who have actually suffered the harm including those who had no direct dealings with an infringer because they were further down the supply chain. None fine-tune None None 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-21:13:45_4 I want to stress that we are indeed talking about full and fair compensation. i want to stress that we are indeed talking about full and fair compensation. None fine-tune None None 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-21:13:45_5 We all agree that multiple compensation for the same harm should be avoided, and the directive includes provision to achieve this goal. At the same time, the text regulates interaction between the public and private enforcement of competition law, leading to an optimal overall enforcement of competition rules. we all agree that multiple compensation for the same harm should be avoided and the directive includes provision to achieve this goal. at the same time the text regulates interaction between the public and private enforcement of competition law leading to an optimal overall enforcement of competition rules. None fine-tune None None 20140416-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140416-21:13:45_6 The effectiveness of essential tools of public enforcement, such as leniency programmes, is maintained and even enhanced while respecting EU rules on transparency, as well as the fundamental rights of the victims. the effectiveness of essential tools of public enforcement such as leniency programmes is maintained and even enhanced while respecting eu rules on transparency as well as the fundamental rights of the victims. None fine-tune [['GPE', 138, 2]] [['GPE', 136, 2]] 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:34:33_5 The other continents are surging ahead, but the eurozone economy is the same size that it was in the other continents are surging ahead but the eurozone economy is the same size that it was in. 4555 fine-tune [['LOC', 48, 8]] [['LOC', 47, 8]] 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:34:33_3 are represented by one twenty eighth of an EU official, I think at the moment a Swedish former sociology professor. are represented by one twenty eighth of an eu official i think at the moment a swedish former sociology professor. 4555 fine-tune [['NORP', 80, 7], ['GPE', 43, 2], ['CARDINAL', 19, 17]] [['NORP', 79, 7], ['GPE', 43, 2], ['CARDINAL', 19, 17]] 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:34:33_7 We have to make our way in the world through what we buy and sell. That means we have to be where the customers are. we have to make our way in the world through what we buy and sell. that means we have to be where the customers are. 4555 fine-tune None None 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:34:33_1 Free trade makes conflict both pointless and unduly hurtful to the perpetrator. free trade makes conflict both pointless and unduly hurtful to the perpetrator. 4555 fine-tune None None 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:34:33_8 The customers are not in Europe, and we need to leave the European Union and take back our place in the WTO. the customers are not in europe and we need to leave the european union and take back our place in the wto. 4555 fine-tune [['ORG', 104, 3], ['GPE', 58, 14], ['LOC', 25, 6]] [['ORG', 103, 3], ['GPE', 57, 14], ['LOC', 25, 6]] 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:34:33_4 That is not just a problem in theory, it is very much a problem in practice, when we think that Europe is the only continent on the planet not experiencing economic growth. that is not just a problem in theory it is very much a problem in practice when we think that europe is the only continent on the planet not experiencing economic growth. 4555 fine-tune [['LOC', 96, 6]] [['LOC', 94, 6]] 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:34:33_2 Yet and this point is still not widely understood, despite more than 40 years of membership of the European Union the UK does not have a separate voice or vote in the World Trade Organization We yet and this point is still not widely understood despite more than forty years of membership of the european union the uk does not have a separate voice or vote in the world trade organization we. 4555 fine-tune [['ORG', 167, 24], ['GPE', 118, 2], ['GPE', 99, 14], ['DATE', 69, 8]] [['ORG', 169, 24], ['GPE', 120, 2], ['GPE', 101, 14], ['DATE', 68, 11]] 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:37:02_1 Free trade is particularly in the interests of small and medium firms and of consumers in a country like Ecuador. free trade is particularly in the interests of small and medium firms and of consumers in a country like ecuador. 4555 fine-tune [['GPE', 105, 7]] [['GPE', 105, 7]] 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:37:02_6 they can go further when they think the EU is being unduly protectionist they can go further when they think the eu is being unduly protectionist; 4555 fine-tune [['GPE', 40, 2]] [['GPE', 40, 2]] 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:37:02_2 It is also and we always seem to forget this point mentioned as one of the primary objectives of the European Union in the Treaty of Rome. it is also and we always seem to forget this point mentioned as one of the primary objectives of the european union in the treaty of rome. 4555 fine-tune [['LAW', 123, 14], ['GPE', 101, 14]] [['LAW', 123, 14], ['GPE', 101, 14]] 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:52:33_1 application and oversight, etc. application and oversight etc. 96668 fine-tune None None 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:52:33_4 They will have a field day here, because there is so much simplification needed. they will have a field day here because there is so much simplification needed. 96668 fine-tune None None 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:45:23_1 Of course, people feel strongly about it. It touches us emotionally, and it opens the door to what has come to be known as virtue signalling people using a legislative or political issue as an opportunity to broadcast to the world what very nice people they are. of course people feel strongly about it. it touches us emotionally and it opens the door to what has come to be known as virtue signalling people using a legislative or political issue as an opportunity to broadcast to the world what very nice people they are. 4555 fine-tune None None 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:45:23_2 But stand back and ask the question is it right for sensitive issues moral issues, one might say of this nature to be dealt with at a continental level? but stand back and ask the question is it right for sensitive issues moral issues one might say of this nature to be dealt with at a continental level? 4555 fine-tune None None 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:45:23_3 Is it not precisely matters of this kind, in which opinions run so strongly among our constituents, that ought to be determined through our national democratic mechanisms and procedures? is it not precisely matters of this kind in which opinions run so strongly among our constituents that ought to be determined through our national democratic mechanisms and procedures? 4555 fine-tune None None 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:33:15_2 Unfortunately, our governments in the past have not listened to Thomas Jefferson's words, and we have become entangled with the European Union, thus losing our spot in the World Trade Organization. unfortunately our governments in the past have not listened to thomas jefferson's words and we have become entangled with the european union thus losing our spot in the world trade organization. 124966 fine-tune [['ORG', 172, 24], ['GPE', 128, 14], ['PERSON', 64, 16]] [['ORG', 169, 24], ['GPE', 126, 14], ['PERSON', 63, 16]] 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:33:15_3 As a consequence, we cannot influence properly the world trade liberalisation programme. as a consequence we cannot influence properly the world trade liberalisation programme. 124966 fine-tune None None 20151126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151126-12:33:15_4 We cannot influence tariff reductions that would benefit the people of the United Kingdom. we cannot influence tariff reductions that would benefit the people of the united kingdom. 124966 fine-tune [['GPE', 75, 14]] [['GPE', 75, 14]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:04:38_4 But, more importantly than that, they cursed my country and they oppress their own people. but more importantly than that they cursed my country and they oppress their own people. 96937 fine-tune None None 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:19:37_5 2009. This decision had been preceded by a discussion with Member States in the Council. two thousand and nine this decision had been preceded by a discussion with member states in the council. 1472 fine-tune [['ORG', 80, 7], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['ORG', 96, 7], ['DATE', 0, 21]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:19:37_12 The government of Nicaragua has announced that the next regional elections in 2010 and the general election in 2011 will have national and international observation teams. the government of nicaragua has announced that the next regional elections in two thousand and ten and the general election in two thousand and eleven will have national and international observation teams. 1472 fine-tune [['DATE', 111, 4], ['DATE', 78, 4], ['GPE', 18, 9]] [['DATE', 127, 23], ['DATE', 78, 20], ['GPE', 18, 9]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:19:37_7 this represents a small part of the funds that have been suspended which amount to an additional eur forty six million. 1472 fine-tune [] [['MONEY', 97, 21]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:19:37_14 The government has also committed, inter alia to improving its civil registry and electoral role with the support of an EC project and to appoint credible and professional electoral authorities next year. the government has also committed inter alia to improving its civil registry and electoral role with the support of an ec project and to appoint credible and professional electoral authorities next year. 1472 fine-tune [['DATE', 194, 9]] [['DATE', 193, 9]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:19:37_1 At the same time, the EU is trying to maintain a balance with our long standing commitment to support the development and stability of this developing country and the Central American region more generally. at the same time the eu is trying to maintain a balance with our long standing commitment to support the development and stability of this developing country and the central american region more generally. 1472 fine-tune [['LOC', 167, 16], ['GPE', 22, 2]] [['LOC', 166, 16], ['GPE', 21, 2]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:19:37_9 Without going into the details of this, I think it is very important that, when we take that kind of decision, we have a kind of a procedure whereby we at least try to make sure that the European Commission and the Member States are taking the same line with respect to without going into the details of this i think it is very important that when we take that kind of decision we have a kind of a procedure whereby we at least try to make sure that the european commission and the member states are taking the same line with respect to 1472 fine-tune [['ORG', 187, 19]] [['ORG', 184, 19]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:19:37_8 There was criticism last week in the Development Council that there were no previous discussions on this with the Member States. there was criticism last week in the development council that there were no previous discussions on this with the member states. 1472 fine-tune [['ORG', 37, 19], ['DATE', 20, 9]] [['ORG', 37, 19], ['DATE', 20, 9]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:19:37_6 Following numerous contacts with the Nicaraguan authorities which gave credible commitments that corrective steps would be taken, the Commission proceeded at the beginning of October with a single payment of EUR 10 million of our budget support programme to the education sector. following numerous contacts with the nicaraguan authorities which gave credible commitments that corrective steps would be taken the commission proceeded at the beginning of october with a single payment of eur ten million of our budget support programme to the education sector. 1472 fine-tune [['MONEY', 208, 14], ['DATE', 162, 20], ['NORP', 37, 10]] [['MONEY', 207, 15], ['DATE', 161, 20], ['NORP', 37, 10]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:19:37_15 On the other hand, recent developments, such as the ruling by the Constitutional Chamber, certainly cast a shadow on the seriousness of the Nicaraguan Government to live up to its commitments. on the other hand recent developments such as the ruling by the constitutional chamber certainly cast a shadow on the seriousness of the nicaraguan government to live up to its commitments. 1472 fine-tune [['NORP', 140, 10], ['ORG', 66, 22]] [['NORP', 137, 10], ['ORG', 64, 22]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:19:37_0 Mr President, honourable colleagues, as you know, the European Union is engaged in a difficult dialogue with this country aimed at preserving democracy and restoring its citizens' trust in the country's democratic institutions. mr president honourable colleagues as you know the european union is engaged in a difficult dialogue with this country aimed at preserving democracy and restoring its citizens' trust in the country's democratic institutions. 1472 fine-tune [['GPE', 54, 14]] [['GPE', 51, 14]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:19:37_17 At the end of the day, implementation of these commitments will be crucial for the progressive resumption of our budgetary support programmes. at the end of the day implementation of these commitments will be crucial for the progressive resumption of our budgetary support programmes. 1472 fine-tune None None 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:13:36_1 I do not understand why it is not urgent to take the floor, discussing the issue of the treatment of one of the Members of this Parliament who has visited a country exercising his right as President of Liberal International. i do not understand why it is not urgent to take the floor discussing the issue of the treatment of one of the members of this parliament who has visited a country exercising his right as president of liberal international. 28474 fine-tune [['ORG', 202, 21], ['ORG', 128, 10]] [['ORG', 201, 21], ['ORG', 127, 10]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:13:36_2 I do not understand why we cannot take the floor and speak about this issue and also speak about this new tendency in Latin America to try to change arbitrarily the constitution of the country and stop a tradition that has always existed concerning one or two terms of office of the Head of State in that country. i do not understand why we cannot take the floor and speak about this issue and also speak about this new tendency in latin america to try to change arbitrarily the constitution of the country and stop a tradition that has always existed concerning one or two terms of office of the head of state in that country. 28474 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 256, 3], ['CARDINAL', 249, 3], ['LOC', 118, 13]] [['CARDINAL', 256, 3], ['CARDINAL', 249, 3], ['LOC', 118, 13]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:06:06_3 These presidents with extended powers have not been able or willing to improve the quality of life of their subjects. these presidents with extended powers have not been able or willing to improve the quality of life of their subjects. 28424 fine-tune None None 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:06:06_5 In Nicaragua, we can see a warning example that such kinds of rulers do not change. They return to power only to misuse it once again. in nicaragua we can see a warning example that such kinds of rulers do not change. they return to power only to misuse it once again. 28424 fine-tune [['GPE', 3, 9]] [['GPE', 3, 9]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:17:49_0 Mr President, Nicaragua remains one of the poorest countries in the Americas. The fact that President Daniel Ortega has failed to improve his country's situation, despite myriad Socialist utopian promises upon taking office, would suggest that Nicaragua needs a change of leadership now. mr president nicaragua remains one of the poorest countries in the americas. the fact that president daniel ortega has failed to improve his country's situation despite myriad socialist utopian promises upon taking office would suggest that nicaragua needs a change of leadership now. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 244, 9], ['NORP', 178, 9], ['PERSON', 102, 13], ['LOC', 68, 8], ['CARDINAL', 32, 3], ['GPE', 14, 9]] [['GPE', 241, 9], ['NORP', 176, 9], ['PERSON', 101, 13], ['LOC', 67, 8], ['CARDINAL', 31, 3], ['GPE', 13, 9]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:17:49_1 The country's constitution permits Heads of State to serve only one term, sometimes a wise policy in a region prone to instability, but Ortega is once again showing his contempt for parliamentary democracy and the rule of law by abusing the Constitutional Court's powers. the country's constitution permits heads of state to serve only one term sometimes a wise policy in a region prone to instability but ortega is once again showing his contempt for parliamentary democracy and the rule of law by abusing the constitutional court's powers. 4521 fine-tune [['PERSON', 136, 6], ['CARDINAL', 64, 3]] [['PERSON', 134, 6], ['CARDINAL', 64, 3]] 20091126-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091126-15:17:49_3 Both men have made their names denouncing caudillos but they themselves are turning into caudillos of the Left and, as such, represent a genuine threat to regional democratic stability, especially given the chaos in nearby Honduras. both men have made their names denouncing caudillos but they themselves are turning into caudillos of the left and as such represent a genuine threat to regional democratic stability especially given the chaos in nearby honduras. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 223, 8]] [['GPE', 220, 8]] 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:12:01_2 These evaluations are ongoing, so it is too early to assess the state of play of the preparations. these evaluations are ongoing so it is too early to assess the state of play of the preparations. 4273 fine-tune None None 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:12:01_8 Member States, of course, shall be involved to maintain mutual trust among each other on their capacity to apply all accompanying measures allowing for the lifting of internal border control, in particular, in the field of external borders, visa and police cooperation. The European Parliament should indeed be fully informed of the outcome of these results of the evaluation. member states of course shall be involved to maintain mutual trust among each other on their capacity to apply all accompanying measures allowing for the lifting of internal border control in particular in the field of external borders visa and police cooperation. the european parliament should indeed be fully informed of the outcome of these results of the evaluation. 4273 fine-tune [['ORG', 274, 19]] [['ORG', 269, 19]] 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:12:01_6 On that basis, and under current legislation, it is up to the Council to inform Parliament accordingly. In this context, I would like to take up your proposal and confirm that I will soon, in the autumn, propose a new evaluation mechanism following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty for the reasons that you stated, Mr Coelho. on that basis and under current legislation it is up to the council to inform parliament accordingly. in this context i would like to take up your proposal and confirm that i will soon in the autumn propose a new evaluation mechanism following the entry into force of the lisbon treaty for the reasons that you stated mr coelho. 4273 fine-tune [['PERSON', 327, 6], ['LAW', 277, 13], ['DATE', 192, 10], ['ORG', 80, 10], ['ORG', 62, 7]] [['PERSON', 321, 6], ['LAW', 272, 13], ['DATE', 188, 10], ['ORG', 78, 10], ['ORG', 60, 7]] 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:12:01_10 There is no real follow up at this time after evaluations are made and the recommendations are not always implemented. there is no real follow up at this time after evaluations are made and the recommendations are not always implemented. 4273 fine-tune None None 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:12:01_7 I think that both Member States and Parliament should be involved in this mechanism. i think that both member states and parliament should be involved in this mechanism. 4273 fine-tune [['ORG', 36, 10]] [['ORG', 36, 10]] 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:12:01_9 With this new mechanism, the Commission aims to remedy the current weaknesses as referred to by the rapporteur. with this new mechanism the commission aims to remedy the current weaknesses as referred to by the rapporteur. 4273 fine-tune None None 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:12:01_3 But the first steps have been successful, confirmed by the positive evaluation of data protection, which allows now Bulgaria and Romania to get access to the Schengen Information System. but the first steps have been successful confirmed by the positive evaluation of data protection which allows now bulgaria and romania to get access to the schengen information system. 4273 fine-tune [['GPE', 129, 7], ['GPE', 116, 8], ['ORDINAL', 8, 5]] [['GPE', 127, 7], ['GPE', 114, 8], ['ORDINAL', 8, 5]] 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:12:01_5 It is indeed the practice in the current Schengen evaluation that the Member States concerned report to the Council on the measures to comply with the recommendations, as the evaluation mechanism is now under full responsibility of the Council. it is indeed the practice in the current schengen evaluation that the member states concerned report to the council on the measures to comply with the recommendations as the evaluation mechanism is now under full responsibility of the council. 4273 fine-tune [['ORG', 236, 7], ['ORG', 108, 7], ['LAW', 41, 8]] [['ORG', 235, 7], ['ORG', 108, 7], ['LAW', 41, 8]] 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:23:27_8 The security of travel without border controls rests heavily upon trust in the ability of individual Member States to perform checks to appropriate standards. the security of travel without border controls rests heavily upon trust in the ability of individual member states to perform checks to appropriate standards. 96798 fine-tune None None 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:23:27_15 Spyware allows a third party to access the same data as the user. spyware allows a third party to access the same data as the user. 96798 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 17, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 17, 5]] 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:23:27_6 Will we have to provide financial support for developing information gathering systems in those countries aspiring to Schengen, in order to mitigate the potential increase in crime related to open border policy? will we have to provide financial support for developing information gathering systems in those countries aspiring to schengen in order to mitigate the potential increase in crime related to open border policy? 96798 fine-tune [['LOC', 118, 8]] [['LOC', 118, 8]] 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:23:27_4 in particular, the equilibrium between cost and efficiency. in particular the equilibrium between cost and efficiency. 96798 fine-tune None None 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:23:27_17 Member States must demonstrate exceptionally advanced security and, even with the greatest efforts and intentions, one cannot rule out the possibility of a breach which, in turn, would compromise all involved. member states must demonstrate exceptionally advanced security and even with the greatest efforts and intentions one cannot rule out the possibility of a breach which in turn would compromise all involved. 96798 fine-tune None None 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:23:27_11 For example, at what point will the storage of biometric data be positive? for example at what point will the storage of biometric data be positive? 96798 fine-tune None None 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:23:27_16 The broader the system, the more data there is to access, and the greater the number of criminals with aspirations to abuse the system. the broader the system the more data there is to access and the greater the number of criminals with aspirations to abuse the system. 96798 fine-tune None None 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:23:27_10 Similarly, deeper integration alongside a broadening of Member State involvement may require an expansion of measures used in the Schengen Information System, especially as we approach the advent of SIS II. similarly deeper integration alongside a broadening of member state involvement may require an expansion of measures used in the schengen information system especially as we approach the advent of sis ii. 96798 fine-tune None None 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:23:27_5 The UK operates independent stringent checks and does not participate in passport free travel. the uk operates independent stringent checks and does not participate in passport free travel. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 4, 2]] 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:23:27_3 After the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the SIS, the primary question must be whether these Member States are at a point where they can guarantee a level of scrutiny domestically to warrant free movement across the continent. There has been significant opposition to moving towards a second evolution of the Schengen Information System, after the accession of bulgaria and romania to the sis the primary question must be whether these member states are at a point where they can guarantee a level of scrutiny domestically to warrant free movement across the continent. there has been significant opposition to moving towards a second evolution of the schengen information system 96798 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 291, 6], ['GPE', 36, 7], ['GPE', 23, 8]] [['ORDINAL', 290, 6], ['GPE', 36, 7], ['GPE', 23, 8]] 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:23:27_7 Schengen brought with it an increase in the possibility of trafficking in illegal goods and people across borders. schengen brought with it an increase in the possibility of trafficking in illegal goods and people across borders. 96798 fine-tune [['LAW', 0, 8]] [['LAW', 0, 8]] 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:23:27_9 The expansion of the Schengen Information System increases the window for corruption and creates a much larger collection of information for criminals wishing to hack into the network. the expansion of the schengen information system increases the window for corruption and creates a much larger collection of information for criminals wishing to hack into the network. 96798 fine-tune None None 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:23:27_14 It cannot be known how many of these systems are free of malicious software. In general, one in two computers have been victims to malicious infection. it cannot be known how many of these systems are free of malicious software. in general one in two computers have been victims to malicious infection. 96798 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 96, 3], ['CARDINAL', 89, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 95, 3], ['CARDINAL', 88, 3]] 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:23:27_12 Critics also worry that the system may be used to monitor citizens with particular political views, with information garnered liable to be mishandled for political ends. With an increasing number of states joining the acquis, the risk is heightened. critics also worry that the system may be used to monitor citizens with particular political views with information garnered liable to be mishandled for political ends. with an increasing number of states joining the acquis the risk is heightened. 96798 fine-tune None None 20100615-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20100615-23:32:10_2 The Schengen area is an achievement of the European Union we can be extremely proud of it. the schengen area is an achievement of the european union; we can be extremely proud of it. 4273 fine-tune [['GPE', 43, 14], ['LOC', 4, 13]] [['GPE', 43, 14], ['LOC', 4, 13]] 20131121-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131121-12:47:01_1 The UK has been a net beneficiary of the former FP7 Programme, and I very much hope that this will continue to be the case during the lifetime of Horizon the uk has been a net beneficiary of the former fp seven programme and i very much hope that this will continue to be the case during the lifetime of horizon. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 4, 2]] 20131121-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131121-12:47:01_2 2020. London, my constituency, is home to many leading internationally known universities and it is these institutions which need this continued successful funding. two thousand and twenty london my constituency is home to many leading internationally known universities and it is these institutions which need this continued successful funding. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 6, 6], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['GPE', 24, 6], ['DATE', 0, 23]] 20131121-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131121-13:12:04_1 For these reasons I fully endorse the necessity of integrating the principle of special and differential treatment throughout the process and increasing its precision and efficiency, and reiterating support for the Everything But Arms initiative. for these reasons i fully endorse the necessity of integrating the principle of special and differential treatment throughout the process and increasing its precision and efficiency and reiterating support for the everything but arms initiative. 4521 fine-tune None None 20131121-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131121-13:12:04_0 Mr President, although the 12 years of the Doha trade talks have been marked by the repeated collapse of negotiations and allegations of bad faith, the Development Agenda is still the best current hope we have in promoting multilateral free and fair trade across the world and in reducing the many non tariff barriers placed in its path. We in the EU, the world's most successful trading bloc, know how the abolition of tariffs and quotas can increase prosperity for all, but we also know that this cannot be achieved without extremely careful deliberation and clearly targeted reforms, which take into account the needs of all countries, and not simply the richest. mr president although the twelve years of the doha trade talks have been marked by the repeated collapse of negotiations and allegations of bad faith the development agenda is still the best current hope we have in promoting multilateral free and fair trade across the world and in reducing the many non tariff barriers placed in its path. we in the eu the world's most successful trading bloc know how the abolition of tariffs and quotas can increase prosperity for all but we also know that this cannot be achieved without extremely careful deliberation and clearly targeted reforms which take into account the needs of all countries and not simply the richest. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 348, 2], ['GPE', 43, 4], ['DATE', 27, 8]] [['GPE', 350, 2], ['GPE', 46, 4], ['DATE', 26, 12]] 20131121-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131121-13:02:57_2 I am also pleased that, as part of the process, the ECR my Group has been able to enforce its message of encouraging a reduction in bureaucracy and bringing results to our wider campaign to cut burdensome and unnecessary red tape. i am also pleased that as part of the process the ecr my group has been able to enforce its message of encouraging a reduction in bureaucracy and bringing results to our wider campaign to cut burdensome and unnecessary red tape. 4521 fine-tune [['ORG', 52, 3]] [['ORG', 50, 3]] 20131121-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131121-13:02:57_0 Mr President, in concluding the Creutzmann report, the EU has been able to provide an improved programme to replace the previous competiveness and innovation framework. mr president in concluding the creutzmann report the eu has been able to provide an improved programme to replace the previous competiveness and innovation framework. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 55, 2], ['PERSON', 32, 10]] [['GPE', 53, 2], ['PERSON', 31, 10]] 20131121-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131121-13:02:57_3 Indeed, this aim will provide one of the five fundamental indicators for the achievement of the programme's objectives. indeed this aim will provide one of the five fundamental indicators for the achievement of the programme's objectives. 4521 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 41, 4], ['CARDINAL', 30, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 40, 4], ['CARDINAL', 29, 3]] 20131121-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131121-12:51:10_2 Given that funding for university and public research centres is a lifeline at a time of economic crisis, it is unfair that large companies will now receive a larger slice of the funding. Furthermore, I would have preferred to see a much more explicit mention of the new EU guidelines for preventing funding going to Israeli companies with activities in the occupied territories of Palestine. given that funding for university and public research centres is a lifeline at a time of economic crisis it is unfair that large companies will now receive a larger slice of the funding. furthermore i would have preferred to see a much more explicit mention of the new eu guidelines for preventing funding going to israeli companies with activities in the occupied territories of palestine. 113959 fine-tune [['GPE', 382, 9], ['NORP', 317, 7], ['GPE', 271, 2]] [['GPE', 380, 9], ['NORP', 315, 7], ['GPE', 269, 2]] 20131121-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131121-13:14:27_1 since the foundation of the state, that this neutrality would be recognised and respected and that there would be no effort to coerce us to be part of anything greater. since the foundation of the state that this neutrality would be recognised and respected and that there would be no effort to coerce us to be part of anything greater. 96668 fine-tune None None 20131121-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131121-13:14:27_2 Neutrality has served us well, particularly in relation to being able to send peace missions, through our defence forces, across the world, where they have had great acceptability because we were a neutral country. neutrality has served us well particularly in relation to being able to send peace missions through our defence forces across the world where they have had great acceptability because we were a neutral country. 96668 fine-tune None None 20131121-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131121-13:14:27_3 That point should not be lost. Having said that, we recognise the subsidiarity rules. that point should not be lost. having said that we recognise the subsidiarity rules. 96668 fine-tune None None 20180531-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20180531-12:28:14_1 This is vital for small theatres across Europe. this is vital for small theatres across europe. 96957 fine-tune [['LOC', 40, 6]] [['LOC', 40, 6]] 20180531-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20180531-12:28:14_0 Madam President, I am moving this oral amendment so that Parliament has the opportunity to express its support for the current exemption for stage lighting from the ecodesign regulations. madam president i am moving this oral amendment so that parliament has the opportunity to express its support for the current exemption for stage lighting from the ecodesign regulations. 96957 fine-tune [['ORG', 57, 10]] [['ORG', 56, 10]] 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-17:20:54_3 And yes, of course we have to deal with the root causes, but let us accept that our own failure in being able to help do so means that we have an obligation to help. and yes of course we have to deal with the root causes but let us accept that our own failure in being able to help do so means that we have an obligation to help. 2073 fine-tune None None 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-17:01:31_8 Some children are dying of hypothermia as a result of inadequate winter shelter. some children are dying of hypothermia as a result of inadequate winter shelter. 113959 fine-tune None None 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-17:01:31_0 Mr President, if the international community has not the political will to address the root causes of the conflict in Palestine namely the occupation of Palestine, the blockade of Gaza, Israel's ongoing violation of international and humanitarian law if, indeed, the collective political will is not there to resolve this mess, mr president if the international community has not the political will to address the root causes of the conflict in palestine namely the occupation of palestine the blockade of gaza israel's ongoing violation of international and humanitarian law if indeed the collective political will is not there to resolve this mess 113959 fine-tune [['GPE', 186, 6], ['GPE', 180, 4], ['GPE', 153, 9], ['GPE', 118, 9]] [['GPE', 183, 6], ['GPE', 178, 4], ['GPE', 152, 9], ['GPE', 117, 9]] 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-17:01:31_2 Fine words, yet some MEPs act as spectators too, or worse, defenders of unacceptable breaches of such international and humanitarian law. fine words yet some meps act as spectators too or worse defenders of unacceptable breaches of such international and humanitarian law. 113959 fine-tune None None 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-17:01:31_10 So let us give them the funding that they need to help the Palestinian refugees. so let us give them the funding that they need to help the palestinian refugees. 113959 fine-tune [['NORP', 59, 11]] [['NORP', 59, 11]] 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-17:01:31_5 so far unrwa has received one hundred and thirty five million leaving a shortfall of usd five hundred and eighty five million. 113959 fine-tune [] [['MONEY', 85, 40], ['CARDINAL', 26, 35], ['ORG', 7, 5]] 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-17:01:31_3 Ninety six thousand Palestinian homes were destroyed or damaged during the last onslaught on Gaza. ninety six thousand palestinian homes were destroyed or damaged during the last onslaught on gaza. 113959 fine-tune [['GPE', 93, 4], ['NORP', 20, 11], ['CARDINAL', 0, 19]] [['GPE', 93, 4], ['NORP', 20, 11], ['CARDINAL', 0, 19]] 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-17:01:31_7 In the overpopulated, open prison of Gaza, people are sleeping among the rubble. in the overpopulated open prison of gaza people are sleeping among the rubble. 113959 fine-tune [['LOC', 37, 4]] [['LOC', 36, 4]] 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-17:01:31_1 then, at the very least, we should stop taking it out on the most vulnerable people in Gaza. For months in this Chamber I have heard MEP after MEP defending human rights and international law. then at the very least we should stop taking it out on the most vulnerable people in gaza. for months in this chamber i have heard mep after mep defending human rights and international law. 113959 fine-tune [['DATE', 93, 10], ['GPE', 87, 4]] [['DATE', 91, 10], ['GPE', 85, 4]] 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-17:01:31_9 There is one indisputable fact when Palestinians are silent they are forgotten by many, but thankfully not by UNRWA, whose 12 staff work tirelessly on all our behalf. there is one indisputable fact when palestinians are silent they are forgotten by many but thankfully not by unrwa whose twelve five hundred staff work tirelessly on all our behalf. 113959 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 123, 2], ['ORG', 110, 5], ['NORP', 36, 12], ['CARDINAL', 9, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 121, 19], ['ORG', 109, 5], ['NORP', 36, 12], ['CARDINAL', 9, 3]] 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-16:47:29_7 The aim of our support to the Agency's regular budget is to sustain the delivery of essential public services to the refugees. the aim of our support to the agency's regular budget is to sustain the delivery of essential public services to the refugees. None fine-tune None None 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-16:47:29_3 Allow me to recall that, along with its Member States, the European Union remains the largest and most predictable donor to the Agency. allow me to recall that along with its member states the european union remains the largest and most predictable donor to the agency. None fine-tune [['GPE', 59, 14]] [['GPE', 57, 14]] 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-16:47:29_4 in combination with contributions from eu member states the overall contribution in two thousand and fourteen accounted for thirty four of the total support to unrwa. let me also stress that the european union has always been very quick None fine-tune [] [['GPE', 195, 14], ['ORG', 160, 5], ['CARDINAL', 124, 11], ['DATE', 84, 25], ['GPE', 39, 2]] 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-16:47:29_2 I am particularly impressed by how the Agency has been performing under increasingly difficult circumstances, in particular in Gaza during and after the recent war, as well as in Syria with severe consequences in Lebanon and Jordan. i am particularly impressed by how the agency has been performing under increasingly difficult circumstances in particular in gaza during and after the recent war as well as in syria with severe consequences in lebanon and jordan. None fine-tune [['GPE', 225, 6], ['GPE', 213, 7], ['GPE', 179, 5], ['GPE', 127, 4]] [['GPE', 223, 6], ['GPE', 211, 7], ['GPE', 177, 5], ['GPE', 126, 4]] 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-16:47:29_11 2014. This additional allocation has allowed the Agency firstly, to support children returning to school after the conflict and to provide basic food to over 800 refugees EUR 7 million from the European Neighbourhood Instrument has been provided for that two thousand and fourteen this additional allocation has allowed the agency firstly to support children returning to school after the conflict and to provide basic food to over eight hundred zero refugees eur seven million from the european neighbourhood instrument has been provided for that; None fine-tune [['NORP', 194, 8], ['MONEY', 171, 13], ['CARDINAL', 158, 3], ['ORDINAL', 56, 7], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['NORP', 232, 8], ['MONEY', 205, 17], ['CARDINAL', 191, 4], ['CARDINAL', 177, 13], ['ORDINAL', 76, 7], ['DATE', 0, 25]] 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-16:47:29_15 The European Union strongly calls on all donors to fulfil the pledges announced at the Cairo Conference on Gaza reconstruction in order to meet the immediate needs of the most vulnerable households in Gaza. the european union strongly calls on all donors to fulfil the pledges announced at the cairo conference on gaza reconstruction in order to meet the immediate needs of the most vulnerable households in gaza. None fine-tune [['GPE', 201, 4], ['GPE', 107, 4], ['EVENT', 87, 16], ['GPE', 4, 14]] [['GPE', 201, 4], ['GPE', 107, 4], ['EVENT', 87, 16], ['GPE', 4, 14]] 20150210-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150210-17:30:20_2 This money will cover cash assistance for improving shelter conditions for the most vulnerable households and providing household items which were lost during last year's hostilities. this money will cover cash assistance for improving shelter conditions for the most vulnerable households and providing household items which were lost during last year's hostilities. None fine-tune [['DATE', 159, 9]] [['DATE', 159, 9]] 20130703-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20130703-22:09:27_2 Once again, thank you for your political backing by adopting tomorrow a strong resolution on this issue, and I can once again reassure you that we will also take this into account in other areas in our relations and negotiations with Norway in the future. once again thank you for your political backing by adopting tomorrow a strong resolution on this issue and i can once again reassure you that we will also take this into account in other areas in our relations and negotiations with norway in the future. None fine-tune [['GPE', 234, 6]] [['GPE', 232, 6]] 20130703-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20130703-21:57:03_9 According to figures for the first five months of 2013 the export of cheese from the EU to Norway has actually increased by according to figures for the first five months of two thousand and thirteen the export of cheese from the eu to norway has actually increased by. None fine-tune [['GPE', 91, 6], ['GPE', 85, 2], ['DATE', 29, 25]] [['GPE', 112, 6], ['GPE', 106, 2], ['DATE', 29, 46]] 20130703-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20130703-21:57:03_15 We are considering what can be done bilaterally and will also take this into account in other areas of our relations with Norway. we are considering what can be done bilaterally and will also take this into account in other areas of our relations with norway. None fine-tune [['GPE', 122, 6]] [['GPE', 122, 6]] 20130703-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20130703-21:57:03_2 We consider that the measures taken by Norway are protectionist in nature and are not the type of action one would expect from our friends and neighbours. we consider that the measures taken by norway are protectionist in nature and are not the type of action one would expect from our friends and neighbours. None fine-tune [['GPE', 39, 6]] [['GPE', 39, 6]] 20130703-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20130703-22:03:12_2 They went on to say that in 2014 they would hold a review of the conditions of trade with a view to exploring further possible concessions. That was an agreement, Commissioner and both parties agreed at the time which was mutually beneficial'. they went on to say that in two thousand and fourteen they would hold a review of the conditions of trade with a view to exploring further possible concessions. that was an agreement commissioner and both parties agreed at the time which was mutually beneficial'. 28132 fine-tune [['DATE', 28, 4]] [['DATE', 28, 25]] 20130703-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20130703-22:03:12_5 I would urge and encourage the Commission to take action to curb these duties before a formal review takes place in i would urge and encourage the commission to take action to curb these duties before a formal review takes place in. 28132 fine-tune None None 20130703-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20130703-22:03:12_3 The facts are today that trade in agricultural products makes up a mere the facts are today that trade in agricultural products makes up a mere. 28132 fine-tune [['DATE', 14, 5]] [['DATE', 14, 5]] 20130703-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20130703-22:03:12_1 2012. In that agreement, both parties committed to continue in the spirit of Article 19 of the EEA agreement. I remind you that under that agreement both parties committed to continue efforts to achieving progressive liberalisation of agricultural trade. two thousand and twelve in that agreement both parties committed to continue in the spirit of article nineteen of the eea agreement. i remind you that under that agreement both parties committed to continue efforts to achieving progressive liberalisation of agricultural trade. 28132 fine-tune [['LAW', 77, 21], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['LAW', 94, 27], ['DATE', 0, 23]] 20130703-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20130703-21:59:38_5 It is also incomprehensible that a country that avoided the negative effects of the economic crisis would want to introduce such measures. it is also incomprehensible that a country that avoided the negative effects of the economic crisis would want to introduce such measures. 28170 fine-tune None None 20130703-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20130703-21:59:38_4 This is unacceptable, since Norway is a country with which the EU has very close economic and political relations. this is unacceptable since norway is a country with which the eu has very close economic and political relations. 28170 fine-tune [['GPE', 63, 2], ['GPE', 28, 6]] [['GPE', 62, 2], ['GPE', 27, 6]] 20150112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150112-17:59:46_6 By focusing on 50 of the most vulnerable children, helping through education and vocational training and equipping them with skills which can lift them out of poverty, it is hoped that this will help keep those children safe from trafficking. by focusing on fifty zero of the most vulnerable children helping through education and vocational training and equipping them with skills which can lift them out of poverty it is hoped that this will help keep those children safe from trafficking. 4545 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 15, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 21, 4], ['CARDINAL', 15, 5]] 20150112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150112-17:59:46_3 one two million people are trafficked every year globally and it is estimated that twenty seven to thirty five million people worldwide are trapped in a life of slavery. 4545 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 99, 19], ['CARDINAL', 83, 12], ['CARDINAL', 4, 11], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20150112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150112-17:59:46_7 In conclusion, a child is trafficked every 30 seconds. in conclusion a child is trafficked every thirty seconds. 4545 fine-tune [['TIME', 43, 10]] [['TIME', 42, 14]] 20150112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150112-17:59:46_1 Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world; 4545 fine-tune None None 20150112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150112-17:54:43_1 Well, tell that to 220 of my constituents who lost their jobs when Tilbury power station closed in well tell that to two hundred and twenty of my constituents who lost their jobs when tilbury power station closed in. 99650 fine-tune [['FAC', 67, 21], ['CARDINAL', 19, 3]] [['FAC', 85, 21], ['CARDINAL', 18, 22]] 20150112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150112-17:54:43_8 In May you will be judged by your actions, because UKIP is standing up for working people in the United Kingdom. in may you will be judged by your actions because ukip is standing up for working people in the united kingdom. 99650 fine-tune [['GPE', 97, 14], ['ORG', 51, 4], ['DATE', 3, 3]] [['GPE', 96, 14], ['ORG', 50, 4], ['DATE', 3, 3]] 20150112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150112-18:05:40_0 madam president in order to force the irish people to pay forty three of the european banking crisis dublin governments have introduced several new stealth charges and taxes that have caused devastation and hardship to many families. 124986 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 101, 6], ['NORP', 77, 8], ['CARDINAL', 58, 11], ['NORP', 38, 5]] 20150112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150112-18:05:40_6 That under pressure the Irish Government has now introduced temporary caps proves that the charge has absolutely nothing to do with water conservation but is just another attack on Irish families. that under pressure the irish government has now introduced temporary caps proves that the charge has absolutely nothing to do with water conservation but is just another attack on irish families. 124986 fine-tune [['NORP', 181, 5], ['NORP', 24, 5]] [['NORP', 181, 5], ['NORP', 24, 5]] 20150112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150112-18:05:40_2 they have been unfair and have deliberately targeted those on lower incomes disproportionately. they have been unfair and have deliberately targeted those on lower incomes disproportionately. 124986 fine-tune None None 20150112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150112-18:05:40_3 The Irish people are sending a very clear message that they have had enough. the irish people are sending a very clear message that they have had enough. 124986 fine-tune [['NORP', 4, 5]] [['NORP', 4, 5]] 20150112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150112-18:05:40_5 The Irish Government has called it a water charge, but the Irish people see it for what it is another tax which, if introduced, would put many families over the edge and would further hamper domestic economies. the irish government has called it a water charge but the irish people see it for what it is another tax which if introduced would put many families over the edge and would further hamper domestic economies. 124986 fine-tune [['NORP', 59, 5], ['NORP', 4, 5]] [['NORP', 58, 5], ['NORP', 4, 5]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:42:01_4 The shocking reports that a thousand Rohingya boat people over a 12 day period, who, instead of being brought to safety by the Thai authorities who discovered them, were instead towed into international waters without navigational equipment, food and water and left to fend for themselves, sickens anyone with an iota of human decency. the shocking reports that a thousand rohingya boat people over a twelve day period who instead of being brought to safety by the thai authorities who discovered them were instead towed into international waters without navigational equipment food and water and left to fend for themselves sickens anyone with an iota of human decency. 4545 fine-tune [['NORP', 127, 4], ['DATE', 65, 6], ['NORP', 37, 8], ['CARDINAL', 28, 8]] [['NORP', 129, 4], ['DATE', 65, 10], ['NORP', 37, 8], ['CARDINAL', 28, 8]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:42:01_6 Thailand must also take responsibility. thailand must also take responsibility. 4545 fine-tune [['GPE', 0, 8]] [['GPE', 0, 8]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:42:01_8 The problems of abuse at the hands of Thai officials must be seriously addressed. the problems of abuse at the hands of thai officials must be seriously addressed. 4545 fine-tune [['NORP', 38, 4]] [['NORP', 38, 4]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:42:01_13 Many of these people are sold as slaves, the women and children are forced into sexual slavery and the men are sold as forced labour onto fishing vessels. Some of this fish may even enter the EU market. many of these people are sold as slaves the women and children are forced into sexual slavery and the men are sold as forced labour onto fishing vessels. some of this fish may even enter the eu market. 4545 fine-tune [['GPE', 192, 2]] [['GPE', 191, 2]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:42:01_7 The Thai Prime Minister must act. the thai prime minister must act. 4545 fine-tune [['NORP', 4, 4]] [['NORP', 4, 4]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:42:01_3 It is no wonder that many attempt to leave Burma as they have no other option. it is no wonder that many attempt to leave burma as they have no other option. 4545 fine-tune [['GPE', 43, 5]] [['GPE', 43, 5]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:42:01_5 Only yesterday, an article in The Guardian highlighted other incidents. The latest case involved 220 men, who were discovered in an open craft by fishermen. These refugees claimed they were detained by Thai authorities on a remote island for two months, and that they were beaten before being forced onto boats and left to their fate. The abuse and lack of international coordinated action to help the Rohingya must be addressed. only yesterday an article in the guardian highlighted other incidents. the latest case involved two hundred and twenty men who were discovered in an open craft by fishermen. these refugees claimed they were detained by thai authorities on a remote island for two months and that they were beaten before being forced onto boats and left to their fate. the abuse and lack of international coordinated action to help the rohingya must be addressed. 4545 fine-tune [['NORP', 402, 8], ['DATE', 238, 14], ['NORP', 202, 4], ['CARDINAL', 97, 3], ['ORG', 30, 12], ['DATE', 5, 9]] [['NORP', 418, 8], ['DATE', 255, 14], ['NORP', 219, 4], ['CARDINAL', 96, 22], ['ORG', 29, 12], ['DATE', 5, 9]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:36:21_3 As an ethnic minority, the Rohingya people are systematically denied civil rights that most of the rest of the world take for granted the right to marry, the right to move freely, the right to citizenship of the country they live in, and the right to a proper education. as an ethnic minority the rohingya people are systematically denied civil rights that most of the rest of the world take for granted the right to marry the right to move freely the right to citizenship of the country they live in and the right to a proper education. 4521 fine-tune [['NORP', 27, 8]] [['NORP', 26, 8]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:36:21_5 We in this House are well aware of the plight of the people of Burma generally, but since the riots by Buddhist monks of 2007, that country has rather faded somewhat from the public consciousness. we in this house are well aware of the plight of the people of burma generally but since the riots by buddhist monks of two thousand and seven that country has rather faded somewhat from the public consciousness. 4521 fine-tune [['DATE', 121, 4], ['NORP', 103, 8], ['GPE', 63, 5]] [['DATE', 120, 22], ['NORP', 102, 8], ['GPE', 63, 5]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:36:21_9 In contrast, we can expect very little from the brutal Burmese military leaders, impervious as they have been to our many pleas for years. in contrast we can expect very little from the brutal burmese military leaders impervious as they have been to our many pleas for years. 4521 fine-tune [['DATE', 128, 9], ['NORP', 55, 7]] [['DATE', 126, 9], ['NORP', 54, 7]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:36:21_1 The Rohingya people have suffered double discrimination for years. the rohingya people have suffered double discrimination for years. 4521 fine-tune [['DATE', 56, 9], ['NORP', 4, 8]] [['DATE', 56, 9], ['NORP', 4, 8]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:36:21_7 The brutality of the military junta stands in stark contrast to the action of Thailand, which has only partially, in my view, discharged its responsibility for the Rohingya refugees as it unfortunately alleges that most of them are purely economic refugees which I believe to be highly unlikely, and tried sending them back. the brutality of the military junta stands in stark contrast to the action of thailand which has only partially in my view discharged its responsibility for the rohingya refugees as it unfortunately alleges that most of them are purely economic refugees which i believe to be highly unlikely and tried sending them back. 4521 fine-tune [['NORP', 164, 8], ['GPE', 78, 8]] [['NORP', 161, 8], ['GPE', 78, 8]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:36:21_6 The appalling fate of the little known about Rohingya people, especially those fleeing by boat as refugees that are the subject of this resolution, has renewed our attention on the despotic regime in Burma, a country so rich in human potential otherwise. the appalling fate of the little known about rohingya people especially those fleeing by boat as refugees that are the subject of this resolution has renewed our attention on the despotic regime in burma a country so rich in human potential otherwise. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 200, 5], ['NORP', 45, 8]] [['GPE', 198, 5], ['NORP', 45, 8]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:36:21_2 As Muslims, they are being denied the right to practise their faith freely, a right that we in the EU recognise as fundamental, and their mosques have been damaged and desecrated. as muslims they are being denied the right to practise their faith freely a right that we in the eu recognise as fundamental and their mosques have been damaged and desecrated. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 99, 2], ['NORP', 3, 7]] [['GPE', 97, 2], ['NORP', 3, 7]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:36:21_4 In praising our own progressive achievements in the field of human rights, we in the EU can tend to lose sight of the fact that many people in the world lack even these basic entitlements. in praising our own progressive achievements in the field of human rights we in the eu can tend to lose sight of the fact that many people in the world lack even these basic entitlements. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 85, 2]] [['GPE', 84, 2]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:55:19_11 The Commission welcomes the Government's intention to allow the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees access to the boat people. the commission welcomes the government's intention to allow the office of the un high commissioner for refugees access to the boat people. 36233 fine-tune None None 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:55:19_3 More than one million Myanmar citizens constitute an important part of the workforce in Thailand in the agricultural sector, in textiles and in the tourism sector. The Rohingya boat people trapped in Thailand are part of the multi faceted, more than one million myanmar citizens constitute an important part of the workforce in thailand in the agricultural sector in textiles and in the tourism sector. the rohingya boat people trapped in thailand are part of the multi faceted 36233 fine-tune [['GPE', 200, 8], ['NORP', 168, 8], ['GPE', 88, 8], ['GPE', 22, 7], ['CARDINAL', 10, 11]] [['GPE', 199, 8], ['NORP', 167, 8], ['GPE', 88, 8], ['GPE', 22, 7], ['CARDINAL', 10, 11]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:55:19_5 political, humanitarian, economic and social solution. political humanitarian economic and social solution. 36233 fine-tune None None 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:55:19_7 Recent political uncertainties in Thailand interrupted the dialogue with the Government on this issue, but that is temporary. recent political uncertainties in thailand interrupted the dialogue with the government on this issue but that is temporary. 36233 fine-tune [['GPE', 34, 8]] [['GPE', 34, 8]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:55:19_13 In conclusion, a sustainable solution cannot be the result of short term security considerations, but must take into account long term humanitarian, political and socio economic concerns. in conclusion a sustainable solution cannot be the result of short term security considerations but must take into account long term humanitarian political and socio economic concerns. 36233 fine-tune None None 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:55:19_12 The Commission encourages the Thai Government to seek regional cooperation, involving also the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, as the Rohingya issue and the other displacement issues mentioned earlier need a comprehensive response. the commission encourages the thai government to seek regional cooperation involving also the un high commissioner for refugees as the rohingya issue and the other displacement issues mentioned earlier need a comprehensive response. 36233 fine-tune [['NORP', 137, 8], ['NORP', 95, 2], ['NORP', 30, 4]] [['NORP', 135, 8], ['NORP', 94, 2], ['NORP', 30, 4]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:55:19_8 Thus, the Commission expects that the EU's initiative à vis the Government will result in a constructive approach. thus the commission expects that the eu's initiative vis vis the government will result in a constructive approach. 36233 fine-tune [['GPE', 38, 2]] [['GPE', 37, 2]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:55:19_6 The Commission is conducting an intensive debate with the international community and the Thai Government, in a search for possible solutions. the commission is conducting an intensive debate with the international community and the thai government in a search for possible solutions. 36233 fine-tune [['NORP', 90, 4]] [['NORP', 90, 4]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:55:19_4 forced or voluntary emigration from Myanmar. Moreover, Thailand has other refugee issues to settle as well, such as the Hmong people from Laos. The complexity of these issues requires a comprehensive forced or voluntary emigration from myanmar. moreover thailand has other refugee issues to settle as well such as the hmong people from laos. the complexity of these issues requires a comprehensive 36233 fine-tune [['GPE', 138, 4], ['NORP', 120, 5], ['GPE', 55, 8], ['GPE', 36, 7]] [['GPE', 136, 4], ['NORP', 118, 5], ['GPE', 54, 8], ['GPE', 36, 7]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:55:19_10 It welcomed the Thai Government's intention to investigate the incidents fully, and to share its findings, and urged the Thai Government to treat boat people arriving in Thai waters according to international humanitarian and human rights standards. it welcomed the thai government's intention to investigate the incidents fully and to share its findings and urged the thai government to treat boat people arriving in thai waters according to international humanitarian and human rights standards. 36233 fine-tune [['NORP', 170, 4], ['NORP', 121, 4], ['NORP', 16, 4]] [['NORP', 168, 4], ['NORP', 119, 4], ['NORP', 16, 4]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:52:43_4 For Thailand, the survivors' accounts are damning, to say the least. for thailand the survivors' accounts are damning to say the least. 28424 fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 8]] [['GPE', 4, 8]] 20090205-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090205-15:52:43_6 The Prime Minister, to his credit, has promised a full investigation, but we need to support him in acting independently of his army and following the international norms of human behaviour. the prime minister to his credit has promised a full investigation but we need to support him in acting independently of his army and following the international norms of human behaviour. 28424 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:01:37_5 Women ought to be adequately represented in all political, economic and social bodies in the agriculture sector so that decision making processes are informed by both male and female perspectives. women ought to be adequately represented in all political economic and social bodies in the agriculture sector so that decision making processes are informed by both male and female perspectives. 28115 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:01:37_3 I welcome paragraph 4 about the importance of an adequate budget for agriculture in general, and paragraph 10, about new technologies in rural areas and the need to widen the access to broadband. i welcome paragraph four about the importance of an adequate budget for agriculture in general and paragraph ten about new technologies in rural areas and the need to widen the access to broadband. 28115 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 107, 2], ['CARDINAL', 20, 1]] [['CARDINAL', 109, 3], ['CARDINAL', 20, 4]] 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:01:37_1 It is a compliment to her work that there are no amendments tabled to this important report. it is a compliment to her work that there are no amendments tabled to this important report. 28115 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:01:37_9 I would ask you to bring that message to the Commission. i would ask you to bring that message to the commission. 28115 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:01:37_8 I worry that some farmers are trying to second guess the outcome of those reforms and that they may be taking on additional costs, which will be a burden to them. i worry that some farmers are trying to second guess the outcome of those reforms and that they may be taking on additional costs which will be a burden to them. 28115 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:04:22_1 not many people realise that forty two of those engaged regularly in agriculture are women and that three out of every ten holdings in the eu are managed by women. 28116 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 139, 2], ['CARDINAL', 119, 3], ['CARDINAL', 100, 5], ['CARDINAL', 29, 9]] 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:04:22_3 These services should include such things as healthcare and care services, education, leisure, transport and broadband. It is crucial that all services are not just market oriented. these services should include such things as healthcare and care services education leisure transport and broadband. it is crucial that all services are not just market oriented. 28116 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:04:22_5 It is also important for women's entrepreneurial skills to be facilitated and, across the board, for women to be involved in decision making at local and regional level, in farm organisations and, indeed, in all decision making bodies. it is also important for women's entrepreneurial skills to be facilitated and across the board for women to be involved in decision making at local and regional level in farm organisations and indeed in all decision making bodies. 28116 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:04:22_2 In order for women and families to remain in the countryside and make their contribution to achieving the objectives of the EU 2020 strategy through agriculture, there must be a range of services and facilities for normal everyday life. in order for women and families to remain in the countryside and make their contribution to achieving the objectives of the eu two thousand and twenty strategy through agriculture there must be a range of services and facilities for normal everyday life. 28116 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:04:22_4 There also needs to be proper social insurance for women working in agriculture so that their future and their pensions can be guaranteed. there also needs to be proper social insurance for women working in agriculture so that their future and their pensions can be guaranteed. 28116 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:09:32_2 The rural development regulation provides for support in a number of areas which are important for women in rural areas. the rural development regulation provides for support in a number of areas which are important for women in rural areas. 1185 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:09:32_3 The setting up and development of micro enterprises, adding value to agricultural projects and seeking sales outlets for them are only a few examples. the setting up and development of micro enterprises adding value to agricultural projects and seeking sales outlets for them are only a few examples. 1185 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:09:32_4 The rural development policy also foresees possibilities to help men and women to balance family and professional life. For example, under the basic services measure, social facilities like day care centres for children or elderly people can be supported. In addition, local transport services and small scale infrastructure are eligible for support. The situation in rural areas is very diverse across Member States, including the rural development policy also foresees possibilities to help men and women to balance family and professional life. for example under the basic services measure social facilities like day care centres for children or elderly people can be supported. in addition local transport services and small scale infrastructure are eligible for support. the situation in rural areas is very diverse across member states including 1185 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:09:32_5 as regards possibilities and requirements for women. as regards possibilities and requirements for women. 1185 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:09:32_6 Member States and regions have to carefully analyse the situation and design tailor made measures linked to local conditions, taking account of the specific problems women face. member states and regions have to carefully analyse the situation and design tailor made measures linked to local conditions taking account of the specific problems women face. 1185 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:09:32_8 In addition, Member States can use financial engineering to set up guarantee funds in order to help women to get access to credit. in addition member states can use financial engineering to set up guarantee funds in order to help women to get access to credit. 1185 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:09:32_9 Women should also play an important role in the LEADER Programme, where they should bring in their specific interests and their specific potential in order to mobilise the development potential of an area. women should also play an important role in the leader programme where they should bring in their specific interests and their specific potential in order to mobilise the development potential of an area. 1185 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:09:32_10 The Commission agrees that it would be useful to have more data on the situation of women. the commission agrees that it would be useful to have more data on the situation of women. 1185 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:09:32_11 However, especially in the light of Member States' call for simplification, it would prove difficult to convince them of additional reporting burdens. But for those data for which it is possible, statistics should be presented and analysed, broken down by gender. however especially in the light of member states' call for simplification it would prove difficult to convince them of additional reporting burdens. but for those data for which it is possible statistics should be presented and analysed broken down by gender. 1185 fine-tune None None 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:09:32_12 The Commission will include, where available, data on women in its progress report on the implementation of the strategic guidelines for rural development. One very important factor in taking women forward in agriculture and rural areas is the exchange of experience. the commission will include where available data on women in its progress report on the implementation of the strategic guidelines for rural development. one very important factor in taking women forward in agriculture and rural areas is the exchange of experience. 1185 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 156, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 154, 3]] 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:09:32_13 In this context, I would like to draw your attention to the European Network for Rural Development and its constituent national networks. in this context i would like to draw your attention to the european network for rural development and its constituent national networks. 1185 fine-tune [['ORG', 60, 38]] [['ORG', 59, 38]] 20110404-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110404-23:09:32_14 They can be used to learn from each other's best practices and it would be desirable if more women's associations made use of these existing networks in order to connect women in different rural areas with each other. they can be used to learn from each other's best practices and it would be desirable if more women's associations made use of these existing networks in order to connect women in different rural areas with each other. 1185 fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-19:05:04_2 It is clear that Europe has to act to tackle the disappearance of migrant children with every possible means and as soon as possible. I believe the Commission should inform us when it is going to present a comprehensive strategy to protect all children in migration, as announced last May in the European agenda on migration, and how it it is clear that europe has to act to tackle the disappearance of migrant children with every possible means and as soon as possible. i believe the commission should inform us when it is going to present a comprehensive strategy to protect all children in migration as announced last may in the european agenda on migration and how it 124790 fine-tune [['LAW', 296, 28], ['DATE', 280, 8], ['LOC', 17, 6]] [['LAW', 295, 28], ['DATE', 279, 8], ['LOC', 17, 6]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:28:20_7 The EU Schengen Area and open borders policy has helped to create an immigration and asylum racket get the children in first and then the families can follow. the eu schengen area and open borders policy has helped to create an immigration and asylum racket get the children in first and then the families can follow. 28497 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 119, 5], ['LOC', 4, 16]] [['ORDINAL', 119, 5], ['LOC', 4, 16]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:28:20_1 in two thousand and fifteen eighty five four hundred and eighty two unaccompanied minors applied for asylum in the eu which was three times the two thousand and fourteen figure. 28497 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 144, 25], ['CARDINAL', 128, 5], ['GPE', 115, 2], ['CARDINAL', 28, 39], ['DATE', 3, 24]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:28:20_3 Are we to believe these children were sent abroad unaccompanied? are we to believe these children were sent abroad unaccompanied? 28497 fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:28:20_4 are we to believe that in a single year eighty five zero minors made their own decision to make their way to europe entirely on their own? 28497 fine-tune [] [['LOC', 109, 6], ['CARDINAL', 52, 4], ['CARDINAL', 40, 11], ['DATE', 26, 13]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:28:20_2 Now it seems that thousands of these children have gone missing, their fate unknown. now it seems that thousands of these children have gone missing their fate unknown. 28497 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 18, 9]] [['CARDINAL', 18, 9]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:28:20_6 They were trafficked by criminal gangs, but someone had to pay the gang first and, presumably, that was their parents or families. they were trafficked by criminal gangs but someone had to pay the gang first and presumably that was their parents or families. 28497 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 72, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 71, 5]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:28:20_0 mr president the united nations refugee agency estimates that thirty five of migrants entering the european union since january two thousand and sixteen were children. 28497 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 120, 32], ['GPE', 99, 14], ['CARDINAL', 62, 11], ['ORG', 17, 29]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:26:13_7 So we really do need to make our system start working. so we really do need to make our system start working. 4531 fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:26:13_5 It is no surprise that kids will believe smugglers' promises to reunite them with family when we see the reality of what many of those minors currently face and the lack of information they get. We only have to look at the scandal of Calais in terms of child protection children identified there by civil society organisations, it is no surprise that kids will believe smugglers' promises to reunite them with family when we see the reality of what many of those minors currently face and the lack of information they get. we only have to look at the scandal of calais in terms of child protection children identified there by civil society organisations 4531 fine-tune [['GPE', 234, 6]] [['GPE', 234, 6]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:26:13_2 We know that we need governments to step up, and indeed to step in, to help those countries under particular pressure. we know that we need governments to step up and indeed to step in to help those countries under particular pressure. 4531 fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:26:13_4 So I think we need to think seriously about how we improve that. But we do need, as others have said, a system that works in reality. so i think we need to think seriously about how we improve that. but we do need as others have said a system that works in reality. 4531 fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:26:13_6 not the authorities, a Supreme Court judgment to remind the British Government of their obligations, a totally inadequate system of cooperation and transfer between France and the UK, and still poor delivery even now. The French are closing the centres that they took unaccompanied minors to and the British Government thinks it has done its job, although there are still at least 1 who have, potentially, the legal right to be there under Dublin. not the authorities a supreme court judgment to remind the british government of their obligations a totally inadequate system of cooperation and transfer between france and the uk and still poor delivery even now. the french are closing the centres that they took unaccompanied minors to and the british government thinks it has done its job although there are still at least one zero who have potentially the legal right to be there under dublin. 4531 fine-tune [['LAW', 440, 6], ['CARDINAL', 381, 1], ['NORP', 300, 7], ['NORP', 222, 6], ['GPE', 180, 2], ['GPE', 165, 6], ['NORP', 60, 7]] [['LAW', 441, 6], ['CARDINAL', 381, 4], ['CARDINAL', 377, 3], ['NORP', 297, 7], ['NORP', 219, 6], ['GPE', 178, 2], ['GPE', 163, 6], ['NORP', 59, 7]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:08:10_33 The Schengen Information System constitutes the only Europe wide information exchange on missing persons in general. the schengen information system constitutes the only europe wide information exchange on missing persons in general. None fine-tune [['LOC', 53, 6]] [['LOC', 53, 6]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:08:10_43 is our duty to protect children. We need to focus on prevention, the quality of care and protection. We must reinforce our fight against the criminals, mobilise and inform public opinion and put pressure on Member States it is our duty to protect children. we need to focus on prevention the quality of care and protection. we must reinforce our fight against the criminals mobilise and inform public opinion and put pressure on member None fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:08:10_17 Additional funding is also available under the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme to improve child protection in migration. additional funding is also available under the rights equality and citizenship programme to improve child protection in migration. None fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:08:10_20 offer capacity building activities and collaborate with public security departments for investigations on smuggling and trafficking. Ensuring they offer capacity building activities and collaborate with public security departments for investigations on smuggling and trafficking. None fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:08:10_39 For instance, we suggest having a new type of preventive alert for missing unaccompanied children, to be issued in cases when a child is particularly at risk. Better use must also be made the existing Missing Children' hotline For for instance we suggest having a new type of preventive alert for missing unaccompanied children to be issued in cases when a child is particularly at risk. better use must also be made of the existing missing children' hotline. None fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:08:10_13 In Greece, the Commission is actively supporting the appointment of a child protection officer in each hotspot. in greece the commission is actively supporting the appointment of a child protection officer in each hotspot. None fine-tune [['GPE', 3, 6]] [['GPE', 3, 6]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:08:10_31 If children go missing, they have to be found, and they have to be found fast. if children go missing they have to be found and they have to be found fast. None fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:08:10_2 Children in migration need to be protected, assisted and offered durable solutions at all stages of migration. children in migration need to be protected assisted and offered durable solutions at all stages of migration. None fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:08:10_4 this challenge is becoming even more pressing given that in two thousand and sixteen children represented twenty six of the arrivals by sea. None fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 106, 10], ['DATE', 60, 24]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:08:10_10 The Commission is working on concrete and comprehensive actions to ensure the protection of children in migration. the commission is working on concrete and comprehensive actions to ensure the protection of children in migration. None fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:08:10_42 migration crisis has been exploited by ruthless criminal networks, involved in trafficking in human beings, to target the most vulnerable, in particular women and children. It the migration crisis has been exploited by ruthless criminal networks involved in trafficking in human beings to target the most vulnerable in particular women and children. None fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:08:10_34 For this system to be useful, missing children must be reported to the police and other relevant responsible authorities. for this system to be useful missing children must be reported to the police and other relevant responsible authorities. None fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-19:02:46_2 It is a question of political will. We are dealing with human beings, and the most vulnerable of human beings, children. We should not be lecturing other countries about human rights whilst we let this happen on our own continent. Beyond the issues of relocation and procedure we must have put in place mechanisms to support and heal children who very often experience immense suffering and trauma, often resulting in serious mental health issues. This must be done by taking into account the special needs of children with disabilities, and young women and girls, and we must also give these children access to education. it is a question of political will. we are dealing with human beings and the most vulnerable of human beings children. we should not be lecturing other countries about human rights whilst we let this happen on our own continent. beyond the issues of relocation and procedure we must have put in place mechanisms to support and heal children who very often experience immense suffering and trauma often resulting in serious mental health issues. this must be done by taking into account the special needs of children with disabilities and young women and girls and we must also give these children access to education. 124963 fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-19:02:46_1 It is not a question of money. it is not a question of money. 124963 fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-19:10:11_2 I can assure you that the Commission is working on concrete and comprehensive actions to protect children in migration and offer them a future. i can assure you that the commission is working on concrete and comprehensive actions to protect children in migration and offer them a future. None fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-19:10:11_3 Tomorrow the Commission will adopt a package of reports that show that all actions are interlinked. tomorrow the commission will adopt a package of reports that show that all actions are interlinked. None fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 8]] [['DATE', 0, 8]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-19:10:11_5 eligible in Greece and in Italy should be relocated before September. eligible in greece and in italy should be relocated before september. None fine-tune [['DATE', 52, 16], ['GPE', 26, 5], ['GPE', 12, 6]] [['DATE', 52, 16], ['GPE', 26, 5], ['GPE', 12, 6]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-19:10:11_9 Let me stress that the European legislation requires Member States to place minor migrants only in specialised detention centres that are adapted for migrants so that they have access to leisure activities. let me stress that the european legislation requires member states to place minor migrants only in specialised detention centres that are adapted for migrants so that they have access to leisure activities. None fine-tune [['NORP', 23, 8]] [['NORP', 23, 8]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-19:10:11_10 Sometimes, as I said before, this is for their own protection because let us be clear the reality out there on the ground is not ideal. sometimes as i said before this is for their own protection because let us be clear the reality out there on the ground is not ideal. None fine-tune None None 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:17:45_4 It is happening today in Europe. We are far away from a zero tolerance policy against traffickers and smugglers. With the Intergroup on Children's Rights in this Parliament, together with Missing Children Europe, we have been at the forefront in putting this emergency at the top of the EU agenda. it is happening today in europe. we are far away from a zero tolerance policy against traffickers and smugglers. with the intergroup on children's rights in this parliament together with missing children europe we have been at the forefront in putting this emergency at the top of the eu agenda. 96674 fine-tune [['GPE', 287, 2], ['ORG', 188, 23], ['ORG', 162, 10], ['ORG', 122, 31], ['LOC', 25, 6], ['DATE', 16, 5]] [['GPE', 285, 2], ['ORG', 187, 23], ['ORG', 162, 10], ['ORG', 122, 31], ['LOC', 25, 6], ['DATE', 16, 5]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:17:45_5 We call on the police to prioritise missing children, without double standards between European and migrant children. We need effective rules for cross border cooperation and increased cooperation with Europol, filling the existing gaps. we call on the police to prioritise missing children without double standards between european and migrant children. we need effective rules for cross border cooperation and increased cooperation with europol filling the existing gaps. 96674 fine-tune [['ORG', 202, 7], ['NORP', 87, 8]] [['ORG', 201, 7], ['NORP', 86, 8]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:17:45_6 We need to allocate more resources to hotlines, to help report disappearances and build trust with migrant children to prevent them from running away, to make sure children remain in the protection system and to provide them with a safe environment and decent living standards. Children must be registered when entering the European Union and I support the Commissioner's we need to allocate more resources to hotlines to help report disappearances and build trust with migrant children to prevent them from running away to make sure children remain in the protection system and to provide them with a safe environment and decent living standards. children must be registered when entering the european union and i support the commissioner's 96674 fine-tune [['GPE', 324, 14]] [['GPE', 322, 14]] 20170301-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170301-18:17:45_8 Europe should mean safety for them. europe should mean safety for them. 96674 fine-tune [['LOC', 0, 6]] [['LOC', 0, 6]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:48:54_4 It will not be acceptable if it is perceived to be in the interests of one, two, three, four or five economically powerful States. it will not be acceptable if it is perceived to be in the interests of one two three four or five economically powerful states. 1289 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 96, 4], ['CARDINAL', 88, 4], ['CARDINAL', 81, 5], ['CARDINAL', 76, 3], ['CARDINAL', 71, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 93, 4], ['CARDINAL', 85, 4], ['CARDINAL', 79, 5], ['CARDINAL', 75, 3], ['CARDINAL', 71, 3]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:48:54_2 But we must convince the people of Europe that it is necessary, and the way we will do that is by ensuring that it is legitimate. but we must convince the people of europe that it is necessary and the way we will do that is by ensuring that it is legitimate. 1289 fine-tune [['LOC', 35, 6]] [['LOC', 35, 6]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:51:06_3 We already have a richer tapestry of ideas in our amendments to the economic governance package, so we will have little difficulty in moving into codecision to merge the outcomes of the positions that we take in Parliament and Council. we already have a richer tapestry of ideas in our amendments to the economic governance package so we will have little difficulty in moving into codecision to merge the outcomes of the positions that we take in parliament and council. 33570 fine-tune [['ORG', 227, 7], ['ORG', 212, 10]] [['ORG', 226, 7], ['ORG', 211, 10]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:51:06_1 I commend the President of the ECB because he has paid heed to the discussions and reports in the Parliament and recognises our direction and determination. i commend the president of the ecb because he has paid heed to the discussions and reports in the parliament and recognises our direction and determination. 33570 fine-tune [['ORG', 98, 10], ['ORG', 31, 3]] [['ORG', 98, 10], ['ORG', 31, 3]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:51:06_7 To the German people, convulsed with the transfer union' issue, I say look at what accompanies the demands of your own government recapitalisation of banks and purchase of sovereign debt in a secondary market'. to the german people convulsed with the transfer union' issue i say look at what accompanies the demands of your own government recapitalisation of banks and purchase of sovereign debt in a secondary market'. 33570 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 192, 9], ['NORP', 7, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 190, 9], ['NORP', 7, 6]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:51:06_9 Germany's banks will not meet new international rules for bank capital, so transfer to German banks should also be the issue on your lips. germany's banks will not meet new international rules for bank capital so transfer to german banks should also be the issue on your lips. 33570 fine-tune [['NORP', 87, 6], ['GPE', 0, 7]] [['NORP', 86, 6], ['GPE', 0, 7]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:51:06_8 Germany's banks will take ten years to recognise their impaired assets from the crisis, and that includes sovereign debt. germany's banks will take ten years to recognise their impaired assets from the crisis and that includes sovereign debt. 33570 fine-tune [['DATE', 26, 9], ['GPE', 0, 7]] [['DATE', 26, 9], ['GPE', 0, 7]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:51:06_0 Madam President, every week, the press is filled with news of a new or modified proposal from a country, the European Council and the President of the Commission. madam president every week the press is filled with news of a new or modified proposal from a country the european council and the president of the commission. 33570 fine-tune [['ORG', 109, 16]] [['ORG', 106, 16]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:51:06_6 It is about the external competitiveness that a large single market can generate, so it is intimately mixed with the recovery side of economic governance. We also need a permanent financial stability mechanism capable of evolving over time, subject to governance and priorities. it is about the external competitiveness that a large single market can generate so it is intimately mixed with the recovery side of economic governance. we also need a permanent financial stability mechanism capable of evolving over time subject to governance and priorities. 33570 fine-tune None None 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:51:06_4 But we should not cherry pick from the single market, nor continue to get it wrong. but we should not cherry pick from the single market nor continue to get it wrong. 33570 fine-tune None None 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:55:33_3 What is the Treaty basis for this exclusion? what is the treaty basis for this exclusion? 28297 fine-tune None None 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:55:33_7 the single market includes twenty seven member states as does the challenge of competitiveness. 28297 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 27, 12]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:55:33_6 Why not apply Treaty based enhanced cooperation within the Treaties, with a central role for the European Commission? why not apply treaty based enhanced cooperation within the treaties with a central role for the european commission? 28297 fine-tune [['ORG', 97, 19]] [['ORG', 96, 19]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:33:20_3 It was ironic because his next sentence was and that is why in Europe, facing the euro crisis, we must reinforce the Community method'. it was ironic because his next sentence was and that is why in europe facing the euro crisis we must reinforce the community method'. 4525 fine-tune [['LOC', 63, 6]] [['LOC', 63, 6]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:33:20_11 He may vote for it but the peoples of Europe have not voted for it. he may vote for it but the peoples of europe have not voted for it. 4525 fine-tune [['LOC', 38, 6]] [['LOC', 38, 6]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:33:20_5 I know the European Parliament voted for you, but you were the only candidate that was offered to us. i know the european parliament voted for you but you were the only candidate that was offered to us. 4525 fine-tune [['ORG', 11, 19]] [['ORG', 11, 19]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:33:20_19 We cannot go on as a European Union buying our own debt. we cannot go on as a european union buying our own debt. 4525 fine-tune [['GPE', 21, 14]] [['GPE', 21, 14]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:33:20_20 If we do, the next debt crisis will not be in a country, but will be a debt crisis of the European Central Bank itself. if we do the next debt crisis will not be in a country but will be a debt crisis of the european central bank itself. 4525 fine-tune [['ORG', 90, 21]] [['ORG', 88, 21]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:33:20_9 Nobody has voted for that. nobody has voted for that. 4525 fine-tune None None 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:33:20_1 He talked about the events in Egypt and elsewhere, saying that it is wonderful that people are rising up seeking democracy. he talked about the events in egypt and elsewhere saying that it is wonderful that people are rising up seeking democracy. 4525 fine-tune [['GPE', 30, 5]] [['GPE', 30, 5]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:33:20_2 I would remind him that democracy is a method whereby you vote for people who govern you and then, if you do not like what they do, you can get rid of them, turf them out and put somebody else in. i would remind him that democracy is a method whereby you vote for people who govern you and then if you do not like what they do you can get rid of them turf them out and put somebody else in. 4525 fine-tune None None 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:33:20_10 Nobody has been asked whether they want it. nobody has been asked whether they want it. 4525 fine-tune None None 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:33:20_4 For the public watching in on this which increasingly they do the Community method means that laws are proposed in secret by unelected bureaucrats people like you, Mr Barroso. for the public watching in on this which increasingly they do the community method means that laws are proposed in secret by unelected bureaucrats people like you mr barroso. 4525 fine-tune [['PERSON', 167, 7]] [['PERSON', 166, 7]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:37:54_1 Could I ask him what is the basis of the United Kingdom? could i ask him what is the basis of the united kingdom? 1289 fine-tune [['GPE', 41, 14]] [['GPE', 41, 14]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:37:54_3 Is this not a Union of nations? is this not a union of nations? 1289 fine-tune None None 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:58:06_1 The twelve and half per cent corporate rate is critical to supporting our economic recovery, retaining our jobs and employment growth. the twelve and half per cent corporate rate is critical to supporting our economic recovery retaining our jobs and employment growth. 2125 fine-tune [['PERCENT', 4, 24]] [['PERCENT', 4, 24]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:58:06_2 As a result of establishing a low corporate tax rate, eight of the world's top technology firms are based in my country. as a result of establishing a low corporate tax rate eight of the world's top technology firms are based in my country. 2125 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 54, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 53, 5]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:58:06_3 Any move towards converging or harmonising the rate of company tax in the European Union would substantially damage Ireland's ability to attract foreign direct investment and hence, our ability to grow to economic recovery. It is important to remember that Ireland, like indeed other smaller countries, any move towards converging or harmonising the rate of company tax in the european union would substantially damage ireland's ability to attract foreign direct investment and hence our ability to grow to economic recovery. it is important to remember that ireland like indeed other smaller countries 2125 fine-tune [['GPE', 257, 7], ['GPE', 116, 7], ['GPE', 74, 14]] [['GPE', 256, 7], ['GPE', 116, 7], ['GPE', 74, 14]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:29:22_0 Madam President, in a crisis, one sometimes has to act quickly and it is clear that the eurozone is not out of its crisis but one also has to act intelligently. The UK restored market confidence by reforms to control spending and reduce national debt. madam president in a crisis one sometimes has to act quickly and it is clear that the eurozone is not out of its crisis but one also has to act intelligently. the uk restored market confidence by reforms to control spending and reduce national debt. 96949 fine-tune [['GPE', 165, 2], ['LOC', 88, 8]] [['GPE', 163, 2], ['LOC', 86, 8]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:29:22_2 Parliament's procedures do not allow it to make rapid decisions, but there are suggestions tabled by MEPs that perhaps the European Council could find helpful. parliament's procedures do not allow it to make rapid decisions but there are suggestions tabled by meps that perhaps the european council could find helpful. 96949 fine-tune [['ORG', 123, 16], ['ORG', 0, 10]] [['ORG', 122, 16], ['ORG', 0, 10]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:29:22_3 On the Irish interest rate, those of us who have lent another country money deserve an interest rate which reflects the risk, but we also want our money back. on the irish interest rate those of us who have lent another country money deserve an interest rate which reflects the risk but we also want our money back. 96949 fine-tune [['NORP', 7, 5]] [['NORP', 7, 5]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:29:22_4 I have suggested a pre payment incentive, a bonus to reward early repayment. i have suggested a pre payment incentive a bonus to reward early repayment. 96949 fine-tune None None 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:29:22_5 Under the economic governance package, Member States will have to be more transparent with their own budgets. under the economic governance package member states will have to be more transparent with their own budgets. 96949 fine-tune None None 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:29:22_6 I would suggest the same thing should happen for taxpayers contributing to the EU's budget. i would suggest the same thing should happen for taxpayers contributing to the eu's budget. 96949 fine-tune [['GPE', 79, 2]] [['GPE', 79, 2]] 20110308-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110308-15:29:22_7 I hope that despite this crisis, our national governments will be able to listen to suggestions from this House and work together in a constructive manner. i hope that despite this crisis our national governments will be able to listen to suggestions from this house and work together in a constructive manner. 96949 fine-tune None None 20130116-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130116-12:47:50_5 We are now calling on the incoming Irish Presidency to deal with this issue in a pragmatic and realistic manner. we are now calling on the incoming irish presidency to deal with this issue in a pragmatic and realistic manner. 2125 fine-tune [['NORP', 35, 5]] [['NORP', 35, 5]] 20130116-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130116-12:47:50_1 Parliament is experiencing with the Council on the issue of long term management plans. parliament is experiencing with the council on the issue of long term management plans. 2125 fine-tune [['ORG', 36, 7], ['ORG', 0, 10]] [['ORG', 36, 7], ['ORG', 0, 10]] 20130116-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130116-12:47:50_4 So no progress has been made. so no progress has been made. 2125 fine-tune None None 20130116-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130116-12:47:50_2 These plans are vitally important in terms of protecting fishing resources and ensuring the livelihoods of communities depending on fishing. these plans are vitally important in terms of protecting fishing resources and ensuring the livelihoods of communities depending on fishing. 2125 fine-tune None None 20130116-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130116-12:39:33_1 It is a senseless interpretation. it is a senseless interpretation. 2295 fine-tune None None 20130116-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130116-13:01:36_1 I want to stress that the Commission must take this audit and the recommendations of my report into account when preparing the next programming period. i want to stress that the commission must take this audit and the recommendations of my report into account when preparing the next programming period. 96785 fine-tune None None 20130116-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130116-13:01:36_3 Thank you very much for your support for the report. thank you very much for your support for the report. 96785 fine-tune None None 20130116-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130116-12:50:29_2 The dispute with the Council must be resolved. the dispute with the council must be resolved. 4554 fine-tune [['ORG', 21, 7]] [['ORG', 21, 7]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:32:30_2 Now, should Turkey obtain freedom of movement, what is your careful estimate of the number of Turkish citizens who will emigrate from Turkey to northern Europe, in particular to Germany and the UK? now should turkey obtain freedom of movement what is your careful estimate of the number of turkish citizens who will emigrate from turkey to northern europe in particular to germany and the uk? 96958 fine-tune [['GPE', 194, 2], ['GPE', 178, 7], ['LOC', 153, 6], ['GPE', 134, 6], ['NORP', 94, 7], ['GPE', 12, 6]] [['GPE', 191, 2], ['GPE', 175, 7], ['LOC', 151, 6], ['GPE', 132, 6], ['NORP', 92, 7], ['GPE', 11, 6]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-20:25:53_6 There is no shortcut which would ignore this value based accession process where conditionality is our main instrument. What I have always expected from this House is that there is no shortcut which would ignore this value based accession process where conditionality is our main instrument. what i have always expected from this house is that None fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-20:25:53_18 Many of you have referred to many of you have referred to None fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-20:25:53_3 way to become a European Union Member State to deliver fully on all chapters of the accession process. There is no derogation from the fundamental freedoms, rule of law, accountability way to become a european union member state to deliver fully on all chapters of the accession process. there is no derogation from the fundamental freedoms rule of law accountability None fine-tune [['GPE', 16, 14]] [['GPE', 16, 14]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-20:25:53_5 There are no interim periods. there are no interim periods. None fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:36:26_11 I hope that the Greek Presidency of the Council could be more helpful in this particular area. i hope that the greek presidency of the council could be more helpful in this particular area. 4513 fine-tune [['ORG', 40, 7], ['NORP', 16, 5]] [['ORG', 40, 7], ['NORP', 16, 5]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:36:26_7 It is very much in our interest to do all we can to ensure that Turkey continues as a stable, increasingly prosperous, free market secular democracy, firmly oriented to the West, and a strong NATO ally. it is very much in our interest to do all we can to ensure that turkey continues as a stable increasingly prosperous free market secular democracy firmly oriented to the west and a strong nato ally. 4513 fine-tune [['ORG', 192, 4], ['LOC', 173, 4], ['GPE', 64, 6]] [['ORG', 188, 4], ['LOC', 170, 4], ['GPE', 64, 6]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:36:26_9 How much easier for our own citizens to accept Turkey if the free movement issue is properly addressed, including with a long transition period. how much easier for our own citizens to accept turkey if the free movement issue is properly addressed including with a long transition period. 4513 fine-tune [['GPE', 47, 6]] [['GPE', 47, 6]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:36:26_3 In particular, we want to get away from the obsession with political integration. in particular we want to get away from the obsession with political integration. 4513 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:36:26_5 They are concerned about free movement as an unqualified right, and in these dangerous and unstable times they prefer the guarantee of NATO, rather than the theatricals of EU defence policy. they are concerned about free movement as an unqualified right and in these dangerous and unstable times they prefer the guarantee of nato rather than the theatricals of eu defence policy. 4513 fine-tune [['GPE', 172, 2], ['ORG', 135, 4]] [['GPE', 170, 2], ['ORG', 134, 4]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:36:26_2 Can I say, first of all, that many of us want to see major changes in the nature of the European Union itself. can i say first of all that many of us want to see major changes in the nature of the european union itself. 4513 fine-tune [['GPE', 88, 14], ['ORDINAL', 11, 5]] [['GPE', 86, 14], ['ORDINAL', 10, 5]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:36:26_4 Instead, our citizens want to focus on economic growth and improved international competitiveness. instead our citizens want to focus on economic growth and improved international competitiveness. 4513 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:36:26_6 It is in this context that we should view our relationship with Turkey. it is in this context that we should view our relationship with turkey. 4513 fine-tune [['GPE', 64, 6]] [['GPE', 64, 6]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:36:26_10 On this basis, let us send positive signals to Turkey, open the energy chapter, give fresh vitality to negotiations, provide increased humanitarian assistance to the refugees in Turkey's border areas and encourage the talks on the reunification of Cyprus, recognising that this is a genuinely two sided issue which would be helped by substantive confidence building measures from both Greeks and Turks. on this basis let us send positive signals to turkey open the energy chapter give fresh vitality to negotiations provide increased humanitarian assistance to the refugees in turkey's border areas and encourage the talks on the reunification of cyprus recognising that this is a genuinely two sided issue which would be helped by substantive confidence building measures from both greeks and turks. 4513 fine-tune [['NORP', 396, 5], ['NORP', 385, 6], ['CARDINAL', 293, 3], ['GPE', 248, 6], ['GPE', 178, 6], ['GPE', 47, 6]] [['NORP', 391, 5], ['NORP', 380, 6], ['CARDINAL', 288, 3], ['GPE', 244, 6], ['GPE', 174, 6], ['GPE', 46, 6]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:48:57_3 More than 50 public sector workers were arrested last month, simply for their membership of the KESK public sector trade union. With the International Trade Union Confederation, I condemn the misuse of anti terrorist laws in this matter. more than fifty public sector workers were arrested last month simply for their membership of the kesk public sector trade union. with the international trade union confederation i condemn the misuse of anti terrorist laws in this matter. 2073 fine-tune [['ORG', 137, 39], ['ORG', 96, 4], ['DATE', 49, 10], ['CARDINAL', 10, 2]] [['ORG', 139, 39], ['ORG', 98, 4], ['DATE', 52, 10], ['CARDINAL', 10, 5]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:48:57_4 I join others in sharing my deep concern about proposals to block access to YouTube and Facebook, which represent a serious threat to freedom of expression in the country. i join others in sharing my deep concern about proposals to block access to youtube and facebook which represent a serious threat to freedom of expression in the country. 2073 fine-tune [['ORG', 88, 8], ['ORG', 76, 7]] [['ORG', 88, 8], ['ORG', 76, 7]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:19:37_19 This is what Turkey itself asked for so let us take their word for it and let us engage in a constructive dialogue to deliver results on these crucial issues. this is what turkey itself asked for so let us take their word for it and let us engage in a constructive dialogue to deliver results on these crucial issues. None fine-tune [['GPE', 13, 6]] [['GPE', 13, 6]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:19:37_11 Unfortunately, as I said, there have also been reasons for serious concern. unfortunately as i said there have also been reasons for serious concern. None fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:19:37_17 This is the only way for the European Union to remain an anchor of reforms in Turkey and to support all those in that country who call for more freedom and democracy. this is the only way for the european union to remain an anchor of reforms in turkey and to support all those in that country who call for more freedom and democracy. None fine-tune [['GPE', 78, 6], ['GPE', 29, 14]] [['GPE', 78, 6], ['GPE', 29, 14]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:19:37_15 goes into the right direction. We need, for instance, to work more closely together before legislation is envisaged and drafted. goes into the right direction. we need for instance to work more closely together before legislation is envisaged and drafted. None fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:19:37_6 On the positive side, we have opened the accession negotiations on the regional policy chapter the first chapter opened in more than three years. We have signed the readmission agreement and launched the visa liberalisation dialogue. on the positive side we have opened the accession negotiations on the regional policy chapter the first chapter opened in more than three years. we have signed the readmission agreement and launched the visa liberalisation dialogue. None fine-tune [['DATE', 133, 11], ['ORDINAL', 99, 5]] [['DATE', 132, 11], ['ORDINAL', 98, 5]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:19:37_4 such a special country for the European Union. such a special country for the european union. None fine-tune [['GPE', 31, 14]] [['GPE', 31, 14]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:19:37_5 Over the past year, there have been positive developments but also reasons for serious concern. over the past year there have been positive developments but also reasons for serious concern. None fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 18]] [['DATE', 0, 18]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:19:37_3 The accession process is certainly the central one, but others are growing in significance, notably our dialogue and cooperation on foreign policy, our trade relations, our cooperation on mobility and migration and our dialogue on energy issues these are other aspects that make Turkey the accession process is certainly the central one but others are growing in significance notably our dialogue and cooperation on foreign policy our trade relations our cooperation on mobility and migration and our dialogue on energy issues these are other aspects that make turkey None fine-tune [['GPE', 279, 6]] [['GPE', 275, 6]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:19:37_7 We have also launched the evaluation of the Customs Union to assess its strengths and weaknesses in order to benefit more from our longstanding trade relations. we have also launched the evaluation of the customs union to assess its strengths and weaknesses in order to benefit more from our longstanding trade relations. None fine-tune [['ORG', 44, 13]] [['ORG', 44, 13]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:19:37_12 These relate first and foremost to the government's response to the recent corruption allegations, in particular the adoption of legislation which affects the functioning of the judiciary and freedom of expression. these relate first and foremost to the government's response to the recent corruption allegations in particular the adoption of legislation which affects the functioning of the judiciary and freedom of expression. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 13, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 13, 5]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:19:37_14 We will report extensively on these developments also in our forthcoming Progress Report in October. I intend to continue and even deepen a resolute, patient and frank engagement with Turkey on the rule of law and fundamental freedoms. But in addition, we need to change the way we cooperate in order to ensure that development in the different policy areas we will report extensively on these developments also in our forthcoming progress report in october. i intend to continue and even deepen a resolute patient and frank engagement with turkey on the rule of law and fundamental freedoms. but in addition we need to change the way we cooperate in order to ensure that development in the different policy areas None fine-tune [['GPE', 184, 6], ['DATE', 92, 7]] [['GPE', 183, 6], ['DATE', 92, 7]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:19:37_16 The Commission will approach our Turkish counterparts on this basis in the coming weeks to ensure that we have a common understanding on the principles of our cooperation. the commission will approach our turkish counterparts on this basis in the coming weeks to ensure that we have a common understanding on the principles of our cooperation. None fine-tune [['DATE', 75, 12], ['NORP', 33, 7]] [['DATE', 75, 12], ['NORP', 33, 7]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:19:37_18 in the meantime i will continue to urge the council to formulate at last a roadmap or if you would prefer opening benchmarks for chapter twenty three of the accession negotiations. None fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 137, 12]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:59:32_7 Turkey should be regarded as too big, too poor, too different and too authoritarian ever to become a member of the European Union. turkey should be regarded as too big too poor too different and too authoritarian ever to become a member of the european union. 96958 fine-tune [['GPE', 115, 14], ['GPE', 0, 6]] [['GPE', 113, 14], ['GPE', 0, 6]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:59:32_1 There is like in Cuba a bill to curb internet freedom. there is like in cuba a bill to curb internet freedom. 96958 fine-tune [['GPE', 17, 4]] [['GPE', 17, 4]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:59:32_5 They are clearly not paying any attention to the Commissioner at all. they are clearly not paying any attention to the commissioner at all. 96958 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:59:32_3 Worst of all, currently there are 40 journalists in prison in Turkey. worst of all currently there are forty journalists in prison in turkey. 96958 fine-tune [['GPE', 62, 6], ['CARDINAL', 34, 2]] [['GPE', 64, 6], ['CARDINAL', 33, 5]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:59:32_4 The Commissioner, in his arrogant self absorption, said that he had spoken to the Turks about this. the commissioner in his arrogant self absorption said that he had spoken to the turks about this. 96958 fine-tune [['NORP', 82, 5]] [['NORP', 80, 5]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:59:32_2 The Justice Minister has powers to appoint and discipline judges and prosecutors. the justice minister has powers to appoint and discipline judges and prosecutors. 96958 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:59:32_6 In Turkey there is a subjugation of the media, the judiciary and civil society that is almost without precedent in a seeming democracy. To put it simply, Turkey does not subscribe to Western values. in turkey there is a subjugation of the media the judiciary and civil society that is almost without precedent in a seeming democracy. to put it simply turkey does not subscribe to western values. 96958 fine-tune [['LOC', 183, 7], ['GPE', 154, 6], ['GPE', 3, 6]] [['LOC', 181, 7], ['GPE', 152, 6], ['GPE', 3, 6]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:59:32_8 It is totally depressing that the establishment UK political parties are all cheerleaders for Turkey to join the EU. it is totally depressing that the establishment uk political parties are all cheerleaders for turkey to join the eu. 96958 fine-tune [['GPE', 113, 2], ['GPE', 94, 6], ['NORP', 48, 2]] [['GPE', 113, 2], ['GPE', 94, 6], ['NORP', 48, 2]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-20:09:05_3 We welcome, of course, the release of journalists and others who have been detained for years, but those who are suspected of murdering members of the Council of State and Christian missionaries are also being released. This is just one example. Friends and foes keep changing. we welcome of course the release of journalists and others who have been detained for years but those who are suspected of murdering members of the council of state and christian missionaries are also being released. this is just one example. friends and foes keep changing. 28171 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 233, 3], ['NORP', 172, 9], ['ORG', 151, 16], ['DATE', 84, 9]] [['CARDINAL', 230, 3], ['NORP', 169, 9], ['ORG', 148, 16], ['DATE', 82, 9]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-20:09:05_4 It is unclear what to believe any more. The truth seems to shift according to which newspaper one reads. it is unclear what to believe any more. the truth seems to shift according to which newspaper one reads. 28171 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-20:09:05_5 The people of Turkey, to a great extent, are losing their belief in the rule of law and democracy, which are the core values of the EU. the people of turkey to a great extent are losing their belief in the rule of law and democracy which are the core values of the eu. 28171 fine-tune [['GPE', 132, 2], ['GPE', 14, 6]] [['GPE', 129, 2], ['GPE', 14, 6]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:34:01_2 But instead of being strong and clear on human rights we have been starting to export our own human rights problems into Turkey, as we are doing now with the readmission agreement. We all know that the rights of migrants will not be respected in Turkey, therefore we should not have a readmission agreement, whereas we agreed that visa liberalisation is a very important tool. but instead of being strong and clear on human rights we have been starting to export our own human rights problems into turkey as we are doing now with the readmission agreement. we all know that the rights of migrants will not be respected in turkey therefore we should not have a readmission agreement whereas we agreed that visa liberalisation is a very important tool. 96734 fine-tune [['GPE', 246, 6], ['GPE', 121, 6]] [['GPE', 245, 6], ['GPE', 121, 6]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:34:01_3 Yes, there have been important democratic reforms in the past year but they have been overshadowed by declarations on internet freedom and by the violence against protestors in Gezi Park. yes there have been important democratic reforms in the past year but they have been overshadowed by declarations on internet freedom and by the violence against protestors in gezi park. 96734 fine-tune [['FAC', 177, 9], ['DATE', 53, 13]] [['FAC', 176, 9], ['DATE', 52, 13]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:34:01_4 I too want to remind us of fifteen year old Berkin Elvan who died because of injuries caused by tear gas bullets. i too want to remind us of fifteen year old berkin elvan who died because of injuries caused by tear gas bullets. 96734 fine-tune [['PERSON', 44, 12], ['DATE', 27, 16]] [['PERSON', 44, 12], ['DATE', 27, 16]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:34:01_5 I am also concerned by attacks on offices of the People's Democratic Party, Halkların Demokratik Partisi, and I hope that this will not prevent the coming elections from being peaceful and free from attacks. i am also concerned by attacks on offices of the people's democratic party halklarn demokratik partisi and i hope that this will not prevent the coming elections from being peaceful and free from attacks. 96734 fine-tune [['ORG', 76, 28], ['ORG', 49, 25]] [['ORG', 75, 27], ['ORG', 49, 25]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:34:01_6 Furthermore any progress is overshadowed by the current corruption scandal and developments that I can only interpret as a threat to the independence of the justice system. furthermore any progress is overshadowed by the current corruption scandal and developments that i can only interpret as a threat to the independence of the justice system. 96734 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:34:01_7 But once again, the role of the EU could be much stronger if we were to have a clear commitment to a positive outcome on prospects for membership. We would have much stronger leverage if we were to be clear that yes, we will accept Turkey in our midst if Turkey fulfils the Copenhagen criteria. but once again the role of the eu could be much stronger if we were to have a clear commitment to a positive outcome on prospects for membership. we would have much stronger leverage if we were to be clear that yes we will accept turkey in our midst if turkey fulfils the copenhagen criteria. 96734 fine-tune [['LAW', 274, 10], ['GPE', 255, 6], ['GPE', 232, 6], ['GPE', 32, 2]] [['LAW', 272, 10], ['GPE', 253, 6], ['GPE', 230, 6], ['GPE', 31, 2]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:34:01_8 This is the only thing that counts and Member States should finally be clear about this. this is the only thing that counts and member states should finally be clear about this. 96734 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:50:23_2 Mr Füle speaks of serious concerns, but I have to say with great regret that I think these concerns are now so serious that Turkey has ceased to fulfil sufficiently the Copenhagen mr fle speaks of serious concerns but i have to say with great regret that i think these concerns are now so serious that turkey has ceased to fulfil sufficiently the copenhagen 4514 fine-tune [['LAW', 169, 10], ['GPE', 124, 6], ['PERSON', 3, 4]] [['LAW', 167, 10], ['GPE', 122, 6], ['PERSON', 3, 3]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:39:39_0 I think you are absolutely right. i think you are absolutely right. 4513 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:39:39_1 I think this is exactly the sort of formulation that people in our country would like to see. i think this is exactly the sort of formulation that people in our country would like to see. 4513 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:39:39_2 I do not like the concept of a two speed Europe, because faster sounds better than slower. i do not like the concept of a two speed europe because faster sounds better than slower. 4513 fine-tune [['LOC', 41, 6], ['CARDINAL', 31, 3]] [['LOC', 41, 6], ['CARDINAL', 31, 3]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:39:39_3 What I would prefer is a multi centric Europe with overlapping circles of engagement, a more Europe if you like, still with the United Kingdom remaining at the centre at the core of the European Union, but not engaging in many of these areas where you want increased integration. what i would prefer is a multi centric europe with overlapping circles of engagement a more europe if you like still with the united kingdom remaining at the centre at the core of the european union but not engaging in many of these areas where you want increased integration. 4513 fine-tune [['GPE', 186, 14], ['GPE', 128, 14], ['LOC', 93, 6], ['LOC', 39, 6]] [['GPE', 184, 14], ['GPE', 126, 14], ['LOC', 92, 6], ['LOC', 39, 6]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20140311-19:39:39_4 On that basis, it would be so much easier for Turkey to become a member. on that basis it would be so much easier for turkey to become a member. 4513 fine-tune [['GPE', 46, 6]] [['GPE', 45, 6]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:30:10_8 These pledges must be translated immediately into the concrete action that the people of Yemen need and deserve. these pledges must be translated immediately into the concrete action that the people of yemen need and deserve. None fine-tune [['GPE', 89, 5]] [['GPE', 89, 5]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:42:04_5 the humanitarian situation. the humanitarian situation. 96945 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:42:04_3 and to avoid a breeding ground for more violent extremism. and to avoid a breeding ground for more violent extremism. 96945 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:42:04_7 Last year, this House called for an arms embargo to Saudi Arabia because of its role in Yemen. It is a very important signal that we must repeat, and at least the call of last year is still very valid if we look at the incredible and unnecessary suffering of millions and millions of people. last year this house called for an arms embargo to saudi arabia because of its role in yemen. it is a very important signal that we must repeat and at least the call of last year is still very valid if we look at the incredible and unnecessary suffering of millions and millions of people. 96945 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 259, 21], ['DATE', 171, 9], ['GPE', 88, 5], ['GPE', 52, 12], ['DATE', 0, 9]] [['CARDINAL', 257, 21], ['DATE', 169, 9], ['GPE', 87, 5], ['GPE', 51, 12], ['DATE', 0, 9]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:42:04_8 I think the EU must do more, develop a shared position and step up its efforts to end this disgusting war and the humanitarian suffering in Yemen. i think the eu must do more develop a shared position and step up its efforts to end this disgusting war and the humanitarian suffering in yemen. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 140, 5], ['GPE', 12, 2]] [['GPE', 139, 5], ['GPE', 12, 2]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:42:04_6 Of course, the Iranian side must also stop fighting a proxy war in Yemen. of course the iranian side must also stop fighting a proxy war in yemen. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 67, 5], ['NORP', 15, 7]] [['GPE', 66, 5], ['NORP', 14, 7]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:42:04_4 It is high time and this is a real appeal to the European External Action Service and the Member States that the EU develops a common position vis vis Yemen, and at least that Member States stop exporting weapons to Saudi Arabia, which, together with the coalition, continues to indiscriminately bomb civilians and block the ports of Hodeidah, which in turn exacerbates it is high time and this is a real appeal to the european external action service and the member states that the eu develops a common position vis vis yemen and at least that member states stop exporting weapons to saudi arabia which together with the coalition continues to indiscriminately bomb civilians and block the ports of hodeidah which in turn exacerbates 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 334, 8], ['GPE', 216, 12], ['GPE', 151, 5], ['GPE', 113, 2], ['ORG', 49, 32]] [['GPE', 330, 8], ['GPE', 215, 12], ['GPE', 151, 5], ['GPE', 113, 2], ['ORG', 49, 32]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:42:04_2 The violence that has broken out has devastating consequences and will not likely lead to a clear outcome. Instead, everything must be done to find a negotiated solution, not only in the interest of the Yemeni people, but also to avoid a spillover into an already fragile and explosive region the violence that has broken out has devastating consequences and will not likely lead to a clear outcome. instead everything must be done to find a negotiated solution not only in the interest of the yemeni people but also to avoid a spillover into an already fragile and explosive region 96945 fine-tune [['NORP', 203, 6]] [['NORP', 201, 6]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:50:12_4 given that approximately seventy five of yemen's food supplies enter the country via this port the devastating consequences of its destruction cannot be underestimated. 4521 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 41, 5], ['CARDINAL', 25, 12]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:50:12_6 The growing footprint of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula in parts of Yemen is also of grave concern, as are reports that suggest that the Saudi coalition has coordinated its attacks against the Houthis alongside AQAP. the growing footprint of al qaeda in the arabian peninsula in parts of yemen is also of grave concern as are reports that suggest that the saudi coalition has coordinated its attacks against the houthis alongside aqap. 4521 fine-tune [['ORG', 214, 4], ['NORP', 196, 7], ['NORP', 140, 5], ['GPE', 71, 5], ['ORG', 25, 33]] [['ORG', 213, 4], ['NORP', 195, 7], ['NORP', 139, 5], ['GPE', 71, 5], ['ORG', 25, 33]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:50:12_7 This is particularly worrying given the new US Administration's continued hints that it may seek to play a more decisive role in supporting the Saudi led coalition. this is particularly worrying given the new us administration's continued hints that it may seek to play a more decisive role in supporting the saudi led coalition. 4521 fine-tune [['NORP', 144, 5], ['NORP', 44, 2]] [['NORP', 144, 5], ['NORP', 44, 2]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:50:12_1 Two million people have been displaced, and over half of the country's population lacks access to safe drinking water or sufficient food supplies. two million people have been displaced and over half of the country's population lacks access to safe drinking water or sufficient food supplies. 4521 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 49, 4], ['CARDINAL', 0, 11]] [['CARDINAL', 48, 4], ['CARDINAL', 0, 11]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:50:12_5 The campaign continues to be marked by the disproportionate level of civilian casualties and very poor targeting of Saudi ordinance in their air campaign. the campaign continues to be marked by the disproportionate level of civilian casualties and very poor targeting of saudi ordinance in their air campaign. 4521 fine-tune [['NORP', 116, 5]] [['NORP', 116, 5]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:50:12_3 800. With humanitarian assistance already struggling to reach those in need, there is continued concern that the Houthi—held port of Hodeidah may be the target of an attack on the Saudi led coalition. eight hundred with humanitarian assistance already struggling to reach those in need there is continued concern that the houthiheld port of hodeidah may be the target of an attack on the saudi led coalition. 4521 fine-tune [['NORP', 180, 5], ['GPE', 133, 8], ['NORP', 113, 6], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['NORP', 187, 5], ['GPE', 140, 8], ['CARDINAL', 0, 13]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:57:37_2 The inability to act decisively brings instability to the rest of the world. the inability to act decisively brings instability to the rest of the world. 124971 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:57:37_5 One ray of hope is the rise of the Southern Movement. one ray of hope is the rise of the southern movement. 124971 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:57:37_6 It is possible that we can encourage peace and stability in the south by working with them towards a federal solution, even as I've been saying for the past three years if it threatens the integrity of the Yemeni state, which in my opinion is already a busted flush. We must listen to the south Yemenis' peaceful call for a say in their future. it is possible that we can encourage peace and stability in the south by working with them towards a federal solution even as i've been saying for the past three years if it threatens the integrity of the yemeni state which in my opinion is already a busted flush. we must listen to the south yemenis' peaceful call for a say in their future. 124971 fine-tune [['NORP', 295, 7], ['NORP', 206, 6], ['DATE', 144, 24]] [['NORP', 293, 7], ['NORP', 205, 6], ['DATE', 143, 24]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:53:24_1 The country is slipping into famine, and this can only get worse as the conflict continues. the country is slipping into famine and this can only get worse as the conflict continues. 39711 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:53:24_6 In addition, I have and we have the uncomfortable feeling that the international community and public opinion are turning their eyes from that dramatic conflict, attracted by other major global events. in addition i have and we have the uncomfortable feeling that the international community and public opinion are turning their eyes from that dramatic conflict attracted by other major global events. 39711 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:53:24_8 Why it is important today to underline this fact? why it is important today to underline this fact? 39711 fine-tune [['DATE', 20, 5]] [['DATE', 20, 5]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170613-19:53:24_9 Because this conflict can be ended with goodwill and with the support of other major regional and global actors, including the European Union, and it's right to mention that Iran and Saudi Arabia both being more or less our partners should pay attention and should assume their regional responsibilities, because the responsibility there is bearing on their shoulders. because this conflict can be ended with goodwill and with the support of other major regional and global actors including the european union and it's right to mention that iran and saudi arabia both being more or less our partners should pay attention and should assume their regional responsibilities because the responsibility there is bearing on their shoulders. 39711 fine-tune [['GPE', 183, 12], ['GPE', 174, 4], ['GPE', 127, 14]] [['GPE', 181, 12], ['GPE', 172, 4], ['GPE', 126, 14]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:07:05_10 Yet, seriously, these large prison populations could swing marginal votes, especially at the local level. yet seriously these large prison populations could swing marginal votes especially at the local level. 96912 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:07:05_12 What about the rights of victims? what about the rights of victims? 96912 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:07:05_5 But are human rights not meant to protect decent, law abiding citizens, not terrorists, hijackers, murderers and law breakers? but are human rights not meant to protect decent law abiding citizens not terrorists hijackers murderers and law breakers? 96912 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:07:05_9 Possibly the Liberal Democrats, because they support this nonsense! possibly the liberal democrats because they support this nonsense! 96912 fine-tune [['NORP', 13, 17]] [['NORP', 13, 17]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:07:05_7 Is it justice to seek his approval? Is it right to knock on the cell door of Rose West, a serial killer, securing her support? And what of Abu Qatada, Bin Laden's right hand man in Europe? is it justice to seek his approval? is it right to knock on the cell door of rose west a serial killer securing her support? and what of abu qatada bin laden's right hand man in europe? 96912 fine-tune [['LOC', 181, 6], ['PERSON', 151, 9], ['PERSON', 139, 10], ['PERSON', 77, 9]] [['LOC', 178, 6], ['PERSON', 148, 9], ['PERSON', 137, 10], ['PERSON', 77, 9]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:07:05_8 Who will he be voting for? who will he be voting for? 96912 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:07:05_2 But it seems that a worthy agenda of human rights has now been hijacked by greedy lawyers and political opportunists. but it seems that a worthy agenda of human rights has now been hijacked by greedy lawyers and political opportunists. 96912 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:07:05_4 Now its Committee of Ministers has ruled that Britain must overturn its ban on allowing prisoners to vote because it violates the human rights of prisoners. now its committee of ministers has ruled that britain must overturn its ban on allowing prisoners to vote because it violates the human rights of prisoners. 96912 fine-tune [['GPE', 46, 7], ['ORG', 8, 22]] [['GPE', 46, 7], ['ORG', 8, 22]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:07:05_13 What about human responsibilities rather than just rights? what about human responsibilities rather than just rights? 96912 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:07:05_11 So there should be no equivalence of rights between decent, law abiding citizens and those of murderers and criminals. They forfeited their right to participate in the political process when they took other people's lives, other people's rights and other people's property. so there should be no equivalence of rights between decent law abiding citizens and those of murderers and criminals. they forfeited their right to participate in the political process when they took other people's lives other people's rights and other people's property. 96912 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:42:47_7 Do you agree with me that do you agree with me that. 28497 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:42:47_5 He is now on bail, but six more British citizens that I know of face extradition and almost inevitable incarceration there. he is now on bail but six more british citizens that i know of face extradition and almost inevitable incarceration there. 28497 fine-tune [['NORP', 32, 7], ['CARDINAL', 23, 3]] [['NORP', 31, 7], ['CARDINAL', 22, 3]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_10 We will make most progress if we approach the human rights agenda in a focused and realistic way. We need to target our efforts, tackling each case based on a detailed understanding of the country at hand. we will make most progress if we approach the human rights agenda in a focused and realistic way. we need to target our efforts tackling each case based on a detailed understanding of the country at hand. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_32 On human rights, as in other areas, we have to pull together. on human rights as in other areas we have to pull together. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_29 In this respect, let me refer to the oral question on trade in goods used for torture. The EU takes its commitment to the fight against torture very seriously. in this respect let me refer to the oral question on trade in goods used for torture. the eu takes its commitment to the fight against torture very seriously. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 91, 2]] [['GPE', 90, 2]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_16 Let me address some specific aspects by making clear that I will continue to meet civil society actors and human rights defenders, both in Brussels and abroad, as I have done in Gaza, in China and, most recently, in Brussels. let me address some specific aspects by making clear that i will continue to meet civil society actors and human rights defenders both in brussels and abroad as i have done in gaza in china and most recently in brussels. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 216, 8], ['GPE', 187, 5], ['LOC', 178, 4], ['GPE', 139, 8]] [['GPE', 211, 8], ['GPE', 184, 5], ['LOC', 176, 4], ['GPE', 138, 8]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_34 We need to review the work we do regularly and to make sure that we get the best use of all available instruments from human rights dialogues to EU guidelines, from the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights to our bilateral assistance and our actions in multilateral we need to review the work we do regularly and to make sure that we get the best use of all available instruments from human rights dialogues to eu guidelines from the european instrument for democracy and human rights to our bilateral assistance and our actions in multilateral 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 145, 2]] [['GPE', 145, 2]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_6 So it is logical that we have developed a strong set of mechanisms for promoting these values in different contexts as the report on human rights and democracy in the world sets out. so it is logical that we have developed a strong set of mechanisms for promoting these values in different contexts as the report on human rights and democracy in the world sets out. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_27 These will run like a silver thread through everything that we do externally. The External Action Service, once in place, will give us the chance to realise our potential and strengthen our ability to speak with one voice. these will run like a silver thread through everything that we do externally. the external action service once in place will give us the chance to realise our potential and strengthen our ability to speak with one voice. 94301 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 212, 3], ['ORG', 82, 23]] [['CARDINAL', 210, 3], ['ORG', 82, 23]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_18 A good example of being smart and well organised has been our work on promoting the ratification of the Rome Statute in the run up to the Kampala conference this year. a good example of being smart and well organised has been our work on promoting the ratification of the rome statute in the run up to the kampala conference this year. 94301 fine-tune [['DATE', 157, 9], ['EVENT', 138, 18], ['LAW', 104, 12]] [['DATE', 157, 9], ['EVENT', 138, 18], ['LAW', 104, 12]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_21 Upon my return to Brussels, I was pleased to receive a letter confirming that the government has now launched this process. upon my return to brussels i was pleased to receive a letter confirming that the government has now launched this process. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 18, 8]] [['GPE', 18, 8]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_8 Therefore, as the world changes, we also need to make sure that we ask ourselves what we could do better. While human rights are universal, a one size fits all' approach does not work. therefore as the world changes we also need to make sure that we ask ourselves what we could do better. while human rights are universal a one size fits all' approach does not work. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_25 As this House knows, the promise of the Lisbon Treaty is a more coherent, more consistent and hence more effective EU foreign policy. as this house knows the promise of the lisbon treaty is a more coherent more consistent and hence more effective eu foreign policy. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 115, 2], ['LAW', 40, 13]] [['GPE', 113, 2], ['LAW', 39, 13]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_23 I want to assure this House that work on abolishing the death penalty is a personal priority for i want to assure this house that work on abolishing the death penalty is a personal priority for 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_38 too. In the European Union, we have many tools to help make the world a better place. too. in the european union we have many tools to help make the world a better place. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 12, 14]] [['GPE', 12, 14]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_12 Previous resolutions of this House have called for more information to better assess the effectiveness of our policies. previous resolutions of this house have called for more information to better assess the effectiveness of our policies. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_40 That is what I want to do, maximising the potential of the new Lisbon set up and continuing to count on your vital support. that is what i want to do maximising the potential of the new lisbon set up and continuing to count on your vital support. 94301 fine-tune [['LAW', 63, 6]] [['LAW', 62, 6]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_14 We must judge our efforts by outcomes, even if our contributions to improving human rights situations are an investment over the long term. we must judge our efforts by outcomes even if our contributions to improving human rights situations are an investment over the long term. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_13 I share your concern. i share your concern. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_31 In that spirit, we have invited Amnesty International and the Omega Research Foundation to present their findings to a meeting later this month of the Regulatory Committee with our Member States. in that spirit we have invited amnesty international and the omega research foundation to present their findings to a meeting later this month of the regulatory committee with our member states. 94301 fine-tune [['ORG', 151, 20], ['DATE', 127, 16], ['ORG', 62, 25], ['ORG', 32, 21]] [['ORG', 150, 20], ['DATE', 126, 16], ['ORG', 61, 25], ['ORG', 31, 21]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_5 our own history of entrenching human rights democracy and the rule of law across twenty seven member states is a success story and acts as a source of inspiration to others. 94301 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 81, 12]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_15 The work of the Human Rights Subcommittee and its Chair, Mrs Hautala, on human rights defenders is an extremely good example of this and I very much welcome the report and its findings and pay tribute to those who have worked so hard on it. the work of the human rights subcommittee and its chair mrs hautala on human rights defenders is an extremely good example of this and i very much welcome the report and its findings and pay tribute to those who have worked so hard on it. 94301 fine-tune [['PERSON', 61, 7], ['ORG', 16, 25]] [['PERSON', 60, 7], ['ORG', 16, 25]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_24 me. I will see to it that work advances, both bilaterally and in multilateral fora, beginning with the United Nations in September. me. i will see to it that work advances both bilaterally and in multilateral fora beginning with the united nations in september. 94301 fine-tune [['DATE', 121, 9], ['ORG', 103, 14]] [['DATE', 119, 9], ['ORG', 101, 14]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_22 Looking ahead, I want to see what more we can do to support the abolition of the death penalty worldwide. looking ahead i want to see what more we can do to support the abolition of the death penalty worldwide. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_39 We need to mobilise and connect them better. we need to mobilise and connect them better. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_26 This is also a chance for our work on human rights, democracy and the rule of law. this is also a chance for our work on human rights democracy and the rule of law. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_19 We have worked with specific countries, offering EU support, at delegation and headquarters levels, working with Member States and the EU Presidency. To name just one success story, when I visited the Seychelles last month, I discussed a range of issues on which they and the EU could strengthen our cooperation, with piracy as a top priority. we have worked with specific countries offering eu support at delegation and headquarters levels working with member states and the eu presidency. to name just one success story when i visited the seychelles last month i discussed a range of issues on which they and the eu could strengthen our cooperation with piracy as a top priority. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 276, 2], ['DATE', 212, 10], ['GPE', 201, 10], ['CARDINAL', 163, 3], ['NORP', 135, 2], ['GPE', 49, 2]] [['GPE', 271, 2], ['DATE', 208, 10], ['GPE', 197, 10], ['CARDINAL', 160, 3], ['NORP', 132, 2], ['GPE', 48, 2]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_20 I also raised the ICC and encouraged the President, Mr Michel, to submit the ratification bill to Parliament. i also raised the icc and encouraged the president mr michel to submit the ratification bill to parliament. 94301 fine-tune [['ORG', 98, 10], ['PERSON', 55, 6], ['ORG', 18, 3]] [['ORG', 96, 10], ['PERSON', 54, 6], ['ORG', 18, 3]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_9 That does not mean we should change the message on the importance of human rights, but there is room to be smarter in how we deliver it. that does not mean we should change the message on the importance of human rights but there is room to be smarter in how we deliver it. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_33 We need the continued commitment of Member States, of this House and of the other EU institutions. we need the continued commitment of member states of this house and of the other eu institutions. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 82, 2]] [['GPE', 81, 2]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_1 On many occasions, the House has stated its commitment to this subject. on many occasions the house has stated its commitment to this subject. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_28 With its integrated structure, the new Service should help to ensure that human rights issues are reflected in all areas of our external action, including CSDP, development and trade. with its integrated structure the new service should help to ensure that human rights issues are reflected in all areas of our external action including csdp development and trade. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_17 I expect colleagues in delegations and here in Brussels to do the same. i expect colleagues in delegations and here in brussels to do the same. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 47, 8]] [['GPE', 47, 8]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_35 fora. Revisiting our overall EU human rights strategy could be a useful exercise, and I intend to launch a consultation process to inform the development of a new human rights strategy this fora. revisiting our overall eu human rights strategy could be a useful exercise and i intend to launch a consultation process to inform the development of a new human rights strategy this 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 29, 2]] [['GPE', 29, 2]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:48:04_7 to give just one example over the last eighteen months we have provided eur two hundred and thirty five million in funding for nine hundred ngo projects in one hundred countries. this work is extremely important and it must continue. but we are not the only actor and ours is not the only economic and political success story. 94301 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 156, 11], ['CARDINAL', 127, 12], ['MONEY', 72, 39], ['DATE', 34, 20], ['CARDINAL', 13, 3]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:09:32_9 We must pay tribute to the defenders of human rights wherever they may be, in Iran, in Gaza, in Cyprus or, thanks to the convention, in the English countryside. we must pay tribute to the defenders of human rights wherever they may be in iran in gaza in cyprus or thanks to the convention in the english countryside. 96960 fine-tune [['NORP', 140, 7], ['GPE', 96, 6], ['LOC', 87, 4], ['GPE', 78, 4]] [['NORP', 135, 7], ['GPE', 93, 6], ['LOC', 85, 4], ['GPE', 77, 4]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:09:32_7 Thanks to the convention, we now have to fight for those rights in the fields and lanes of rural England. thanks to the convention we now have to fight for those rights in the fields and lanes of rural england. 96960 fine-tune [['GPE', 97, 7]] [['GPE', 96, 7]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:09:32_6 They are prepared to lie down in the road at great personal risk in order to stop convoys of lorries from delivering concrete and asphalt. These are hardworking, law abiding citizens who only want to protect their own rights and those of their families. they are prepared to lie down in the road at great personal risk in order to stop convoys of lorries from delivering concrete and asphalt. these are hardworking law abiding citizens who only want to protect their own rights and those of their families. 96960 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:09:32_10 This may seem trivial when compared to the plight of so many people in the world, but the point I am trying to make is that human rights are in danger everywhere this may seem trivial when compared to the plight of so many people in the world but the point i am trying to make is that human rights are in danger everywhere; 96960 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:09:32_4 With the protection of the convention, travellers enjoy special privileges in health care and education, services built up at great expenses by successive generations. with the protection of the convention travellers enjoy special privileges in health care and education services built up at great expenses by successive generations. 96960 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:49:33_4 I also believe very much that in order to have a say on human rights in the world, we need to be able to look at problems within the EU. i also believe very much that in order to have a say on human rights in the world we need to be able to look at problems within the eu. 2054 fine-tune [['GPE', 133, 2]] [['GPE', 132, 2]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:49:33_6 The example of the torture tools shows that we are far from being perfect. We are not living up to expectations and our own commitments. the example of the torture tools shows that we are far from being perfect. we are not living up to expectations and our own commitments. 2054 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:49:33_11 We have to use them wisely to promote human rights. we have to use them wisely to promote human rights. 2054 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:49:33_7 I also believe that in the near future, we should have the courage to look at the contribution and involvement of some of our Member States in the CIA renditions in the fight against terrorism. I know it is a very sensitive subject, but I think we should have the courage to look at this again. i also believe that in the near future we should have the courage to look at the contribution and involvement of some of our member states in the cia renditions in the fight against terrorism. i know it is a very sensitive subject but i think we should have the courage to look at this again. 2054 fine-tune [['ORG', 147, 3]] [['ORG', 146, 3]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:49:33_1 Many very important things were said. many very important things were said. 2054 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:49:33_9 This would be the least, I think, we can do to make a positive contribution. this would be the least i think we can do to make a positive contribution. 2054 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:49:33_5 There are incredible prison conditions within the European Union. there are incredible prison conditions within the european union. 2054 fine-tune [['GPE', 50, 14]] [['GPE', 50, 14]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:24:04_4 The External Action Service will lead to a more effective and coordinated European foreign policy, and human rights deserve ongoing attention in an integrated, comprehensive manner. the external action service will lead to a more effective and coordinated european foreign policy and human rights deserve ongoing attention in an integrated comprehensive manner. 96945 fine-tune [['NORP', 74, 8], ['ORG', 4, 23]] [['NORP', 74, 8], ['ORG', 4, 23]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:24:04_13 Many have fled and they could have an opportunity if they could be taken into Europe as human rights defenders and dissidents. They could be considered an asset in developing our policies and should not just be seen as a threat or a burden. many have fled and they could have an opportunity if they could be taken into europe as human rights defenders and dissidents. they could be considered an asset in developing our policies and should not just be seen as a threat or a burden. 96945 fine-tune [['LOC', 78, 6]] [['LOC', 78, 6]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:24:04_11 This week, it has been one year since the presidential elections took place in Iran, and they mark the beginning of a renewed and brutal crack down by the regime against its own people. this week it has been one year since the presidential elections took place in iran and they mark the beginning of a renewed and brutal crack down by the regime against its own people. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 79, 4], ['DATE', 23, 14], ['DATE', 0, 9]] [['GPE', 78, 4], ['DATE', 22, 14], ['DATE', 0, 9]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:24:04_6 Iran's regime serves as an example of all these violations. iran's regime serves as an example of all these violations. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 0, 4]] [['GPE', 0, 4]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:24:04_8 As challenging as this is, we cannot allow this to be a zero sum game versus human rights. as challenging as this is we cannot allow this to be a zero sum game versus human rights. 96945 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:24:04_9 Sanctions will be imposed by the UN and the European Union but I am not necessarily optimistic about the concrete results that these will render. sanctions will be imposed by the un and the european union but i am not necessarily optimistic about the concrete results that these will render. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 44, 14], ['ORG', 33, 2]] [['GPE', 44, 14], ['ORG', 33, 2]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:24:04_1 I just want to stress that we, as Members of the European Parliament from all political groups, have just launched a written declaration on behalf of the European people to support the Iranian people and their call for human rights. i just want to stress that we as members of the european parliament from all political groups have just launched a written declaration on behalf of the european people to support the iranian people and their call for human rights. 96945 fine-tune [['NORP', 185, 7], ['NORP', 154, 8], ['ORG', 49, 19]] [['NORP', 183, 7], ['NORP', 152, 8], ['ORG', 48, 19]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:24:04_10 Empowering the population and standing up for their rights as autonomously legitimate may also render bottom up reforms. Domestic opposition thus far seems to move the Iranian regime more than international sanctions, so this is a clear indicator. empowering the population and standing up for their rights as autonomously legitimate may also render bottom up reforms. domestic opposition thus far seems to move the iranian regime more than international sanctions so this is a clear indicator. 96945 fine-tune [['NORP', 168, 7]] [['NORP', 168, 7]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:24:04_7 Iran is on our political agendas but the international community is mainly preoccupied with the nuclear challenge. iran is on our political agendas but the international community is mainly preoccupied with the nuclear challenge. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 0, 4]] [['GPE', 0, 4]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:24:04_3 This is just one reminder of the brutal things people do to each other and the practices we really have to stop. this is just one reminder of the brutal things people do to each other and the practices we really have to stop. 96945 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 13, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 13, 3]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:24:04_5 Unfortunately, we have a sad competition of geographical areas where human rights violations take place, as well as horizontal issues such as women's rights and freedom of expression that need attention because they are being violated. unfortunately we have a sad competition of geographical areas where human rights violations take place as well as horizontal issues such as women's rights and freedom of expression that need attention because they are being violated. 96945 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:24:04_12 Over the past year, the regime has cut off the minimal freedoms that the population still had and has virtually silenced the opposition. over the past year the regime has cut off the minimal freedoms that the population still had and has virtually silenced the opposition. 96945 fine-tune [['DATE', 9, 9]] [['DATE', 9, 9]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:22:11_1 I also want to welcome in this debate the annual human rights report and the painstaking work that is carried out at different levels in good faith for this European Union to honour our human rights obligations. I welcome the growing number and importance of our human rights dialogues with third countries reflected in the report, but the dialogues, like the report itself, cannot be an end in themselves. i also want to welcome in this debate the annual human rights report and the painstaking work that is carried out at different levels in good faith for this european union to honour our human rights obligations. i welcome the growing number and importance of our human rights dialogues with third countries reflected in the report but the dialogues like the report itself cannot be an end in themselves. 2073 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 291, 5], ['GPE', 157, 14]] [['ORDINAL', 291, 5], ['GPE', 157, 14]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:22:11_3 It will be a crucial test of whether we mean what we say. it will be a crucial test of whether we mean what we say. 2073 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:22:11_4 I want to place on record that we are discussing ideas such as maintaining a horizontal human rights directorate, vesting human rights responsibility at Assistant Secretary General level as well as maintaining human rights desks in each geographic directorate and in every EU delegation worldwide. i want to place on record that we are discussing ideas such as maintaining a horizontal human rights directorate vesting human rights responsibility at assistant secretary general level as well as maintaining human rights desks in each geographic directorate and in every eu delegation worldwide. 2073 fine-tune [['GPE', 273, 2]] [['GPE', 272, 2]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:02:25_0 Mr President, history teaches us that usually countries with the highest standards of human rights are also the most prosperous and peaceful. mr president history teaches us that usually countries with the highest standards of human rights are also the most prosperous and peaceful. 4521 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:02:25_1 We should therefore be proud of what the EU has achieved in this respect, but those achievements compel us to redouble our efforts to promote human rights around the world. we should therefore be proud of what the eu has achieved in this respect but those achievements compel us to redouble our efforts to promote human rights around the world. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 41, 2]] [['GPE', 41, 2]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:02:25_2 We are currently faced with many egregious examples of wanton disregard of human rights. we are currently faced with many egregious examples of wanton disregard of human rights. 4521 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:02:25_4 Look at North Korea, where isolation means we can only surmise what horrific abuses are actually taking place there in their concentration camps, particularly for those attempting to flee that brutal Stalinist nightmare. look at north korea where isolation means we can only surmise what horrific abuses are actually taking place there in their concentration camps particularly for those attempting to flee that brutal stalinist nightmare. 4521 fine-tune [['NORP', 200, 9], ['GPE', 8, 11]] [['NORP', 198, 9], ['GPE', 8, 11]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:02:25_7 And what exactly does their army get up to in the North Caucasus? We do not really know. and what exactly does their army get up to in the north caucasus? we do not really know. 4521 fine-tune [['LOC', 50, 14]] [['LOC', 50, 14]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:02:25_8 Of course, human rights cannot, and must not, be the sole arbiter of the EU's relations with third countries. of course human rights cannot and must not be the sole arbiter of the eu's relations with third countries. 4521 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 93, 5], ['GPE', 73, 2]] [['ORDINAL', 90, 5], ['GPE', 70, 2]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:02:25_9 The People's Republic of China, for example, enjoys a growing economic and strategic relationship with the Union, but continues to brutally suppress fundamental freedoms and even censors the Internet. the people's republic of china for example enjoys a growing economic and strategic relationship with the union but continues to brutally suppress fundamental freedoms and even censors the internet. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 107, 5], ['GPE', 4, 26]] [['GPE', 105, 5], ['GPE', 4, 26]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:02:25_10 We have similar links to Saudi Arabia, where alcoholics are beheaded, and Pakistan, which bans the Ahmadi Muslims. we have similar links to saudi arabia where alcoholics are beheaded and pakistan which bans the ahmadi muslims. 4521 fine-tune [['NORP', 99, 14], ['GPE', 74, 8], ['GPE', 25, 12]] [['NORP', 96, 14], ['GPE', 72, 8], ['GPE', 25, 12]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:02:25_11 We need to be realistic about what we can actually achieve, but we should never stop trying to convince others of the virtues of our democratic values that have served us so well and are the universal sign of a civilised society. we need to be realistic about what we can actually achieve but we should never stop trying to convince others of the virtues of our democratic values that have served us so well and are the universal sign of a civilised society. 4521 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:02:25_12 Prohibiting the trade in instruments that can be used exclusively for torture is one very useful action that the EU can take in demonstrating that we do take this issue very seriously indeed. prohibiting the trade in instruments that can be used exclusively for torture is one very useful action that the eu can take in demonstrating that we do take this issue very seriously indeed. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 113, 2]] [['GPE', 113, 2]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:54:57_2 As the votes in the Human Rights Subcommittee showed in April, the report enjoys great support across different groups, as the issue of protection of human rights remains of joint interest to us all. We reached good compromises, taking into account the different points of view. The EU has already worked out mechanisms and tools of great value as the votes in the human rights subcommittee showed in april the report enjoys great support across different groups as the issue of protection of human rights remains of joint interest to us all. we reached good compromises taking into account the different points of view. the eu has already worked out mechanisms and tools of great value 39726 fine-tune [['GPE', 283, 2], ['DATE', 56, 5], ['ORG', 20, 25]] [['GPE', 280, 2], ['DATE', 56, 5], ['ORG', 20, 25]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:54:57_3 so, as I have already emphasised in previous discussions, we have to make sure that we achieve better implementation of the existing guidelines, with the evaluation of existing policies developing more effective protection. Finally, I strongly encourage Member States so as i have already emphasised in previous discussions we have to make sure that we achieve better implementation of the existing guidelines with the evaluation of existing policies developing more effective protection. finally i strongly encourage member states 39726 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:54:57_4 to show stronger political will to support the action of human rights defenders, as the report highlights. With the Lisbon Treaty in place, it is important that the protection and security of human rights defenders be made a priority issue in the EU's relationship with third countries to show stronger political will to support the action of human rights defenders as the report highlights. with the lisbon treaty in place it is important that the protection and security of human rights defenders be made a priority issue in the eu's relationship with third countries 39726 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 270, 5], ['GPE', 247, 2], ['LAW', 116, 13]] [['ORDINAL', 268, 5], ['GPE', 245, 2], ['LAW', 115, 13]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-16:54:57_5 and integrated at all levels of the Union's foreign policy, in order to increase the coherence, effectiveness and credibility of the EU's support for human rights. and integrated at all levels of the union's foreign policy in order to increase the coherence effectiveness and credibility of the eu's support for human rights. 39726 fine-tune [['GPE', 133, 2], ['GPE', 36, 5]] [['GPE', 131, 2], ['GPE', 36, 5]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_2 Sometimes, the important parts of our work get overtaken by the urgent and I do believe this Parliament has a critical role to play in making sure that we remain true to the founding values that are spelt out in the Treaty of Lisbon and I quote, respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities'. sometimes the important parts of our work get overtaken by the urgent and i do believe this parliament has a critical role to play in making sure that we remain true to the founding values that are spelt out in the treaty of lisbon and i quote respect for human dignity freedom democracy equality the rule of law and respect for human rights including the rights of persons belonging to minorities'. 94301 fine-tune [['LAW', 216, 16], ['ORG', 93, 10]] [['LAW', 215, 16], ['ORG', 92, 10]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_4 A number of honourable Members have talked about human rights defenders and the importance and significance of continuing the dialogue with them. a number of honourable members have talked about human rights defenders and the importance and significance of continuing the dialogue with them. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_5 I have already made it clear that, where we can, we are working to meet with human rights defenders everywhere that I visit in the world and indeed to invite and see human rights defenders in Brussels in my office. Recently, I met with women from Afghanistan to talk about their particular concerns. i have already made it clear that where we can we are working to meet with human rights defenders everywhere that i visit in the world and indeed to invite and see human rights defenders in brussels in my office. recently i met with women from afghanistan to talk about their particular concerns. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 247, 11], ['GPE', 192, 8]] [['GPE', 244, 11], ['GPE', 190, 8]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_6 We will continue to do this. we will continue to do this. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_7 It is an integral part of how the External Action Service should operate. I know that Mrs De Keyser cannot be here now but I do take her points very much on looking forward on electoral observation. We do need to look again at having a more coherent strategy, both in terms of the preparation for electoral missions, but also better monitoring in the follow up to that. it is an integral part of how the external action service should operate. i know that mrs de keyser cannot be here now but i do take her points very much on looking forward on electoral observation. we do need to look again at having a more coherent strategy both in terms of the preparation for electoral missions but also better monitoring in the follow up to that. 94301 fine-tune [['PERSON', 90, 9], ['ORG', 34, 23]] [['PERSON', 90, 9], ['ORG', 34, 23]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_8 Her work in monitoring in Sudan very much feeds into the way in which I want to take this forward when we have the service operational, so that we get better at what we do and we use the information and knowledge more effectively. her work in monitoring in sudan very much feeds into the way in which i want to take this forward when we have the service operational so that we get better at what we do and we use the information and knowledge more effectively. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 26, 5]] [['GPE', 26, 5]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_10 These are important values that need to be consistently applied to people everywhere regardless, but we need to be sure that we understand what they mean and how we should approach their implementation. these are important values that need to be consistently applied to people everywhere regardless but we need to be sure that we understand what they mean and how we should approach their implementation. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_11 It is not about special rights it is not about special rights; 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_12 it is about enabling people to be able to access the rights that they are entitled to. it is about enabling people to be able to access the rights that they are entitled to. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_13 That sometimes means that we have to examine how best to support people. that sometimes means that we have to examine how best to support people. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_14 Honourable Members who, like me, have worked in the field of those with disabilities will know that actually accessing human rights for disabled people requires us to make positive changes. honourable members who like me have worked in the field of those with disabilities will know that actually accessing human rights for disabled people requires us to make positive changes. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_15 Sometimes, that is true in other parts of the world, and in other communities as well, but we also need that level of consistency which a number of honourable Members have paid attention to. sometimes that is true in other parts of the world and in other communities as well but we also need that level of consistency which a number of honourable members have paid attention to. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_16 In the declaration on political accountability, which will be a feature of what we do as we move forward with the External Action Service, I have foreseen the strengthening of exchange of information and access to documents, which I hope will help honourable Members in some of the comments that have been made on that. in the declaration on political accountability which will be a feature of what we do as we move forward with the external action service i have foreseen the strengthening of exchange of information and access to documents which i hope will help honourable members in some of the comments that have been made on that. 94301 fine-tune [['ORG', 114, 23]] [['ORG', 113, 23]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_17 As for structures, I am in discussion on structures, but I am not going to be bound into having structures that actually prevent us from dealing with human rights as effectively as I would like. as for structures i am in discussion on structures but i am not going to be bound into having structures that actually prevent us from dealing with human rights as effectively as i would like. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_18 We are ensuring that human rights is a feature of all of the work of all of the delegations, but I believe it is a feature of what everybody should be doing. we are ensuring that human rights is a feature of all of the work of all of the delegations but i believe it is a feature of what everybody should be doing. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_19 It is not a silver thread if we simply put it in a box called human rights and put it in a corner. it is not a silver thread if we simply put it in a box called human rights and put it in a corner. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_20 Too often, that is what I see organisations doing and I will not do that with the External Action Service. too often that is what i see organisations doing and i will not do that with the external action service. 94301 fine-tune [['ORG', 82, 23]] [['ORG', 81, 23]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_21 It has to be a clear part of everything I do and everything that all those involved do. it has to be a clear part of everything i do and everything that all those involved do. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_24 Unfortunately, we have not found favour with all Member States. unfortunately we have not found favour with all member states. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_27 In terms of the accession to the European Convention on Human Rights, it is an important objective, very definitely within the Lisbon Treaty, and we are glad that we have the mandate to work to complete that. in terms of the accession to the european convention on human rights it is an important objective very definitely within the lisbon treaty and we are glad that we have the mandate to work to complete that. 94301 fine-tune [['LAW', 127, 13], ['LAW', 33, 35]] [['LAW', 125, 13], ['LAW', 33, 35]] 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_28 But it will be done in parallel with the membership of the individual Member States in terms of the obligations that we have. but it will be done in parallel with the membership of the individual member states in terms of the obligations that we have. 94301 fine-tune None None 20100616-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100616-17:44:23_30 I have particularly noted the important comments that have been made that will help me be guided for the future and I pay tribute again to the Human Rights Committee for the work that they have done. i have particularly noted the important comments that have been made that will help me be guided for the future and i pay tribute again to the human rights committee for the work that they have done. 94301 fine-tune [['ORG', 143, 22]] [['ORG', 143, 22]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:41:49_4 FATCA breaches the right to data privacy of the European Convention on Human Rights, and the big financial barriers to renouncing citizenship breach Article 15 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. fatca breaches the right to data privacy of the european convention on human rights and the big financial barriers to renouncing citizenship breach article fifteen of the universal declaration of human rights. 185637 fine-tune [['LAW', 149, 55], ['LAW', 48, 35], ['LAW', 0, 5]] [['LAW', 148, 60], ['LAW', 48, 35], ['LAW', 0, 5]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:41:49_2 She didn't even know that she was accidentally an American citizen because she was born there. she didn't even know that she was accidentally an american citizen because she was born there. 185637 fine-tune [['NORP', 50, 8]] [['NORP', 50, 8]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:41:49_1 Born to British parents, and having gone to school in Britain, worked all her life in Britain and retired in Britain, she's now being chased down like a criminal by the USA. born to british parents and having gone to school in britain worked all her life in britain and retired in britain she's now being chased down like a criminal by the usa. 185637 fine-tune [['GPE', 169, 3], ['GPE', 109, 7], ['GPE', 86, 7], ['GPE', 54, 7], ['NORP', 8, 7]] [['GPE', 166, 3], ['GPE', 107, 7], ['GPE', 84, 7], ['GPE', 53, 7], ['NORP', 8, 7]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_6 So you think that international relations are more important than the interests of your own citizens. so you think that international relations are more important than the interests of your own citizens. 28266 fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_15 are talking about at least 110 citizens in just seven countries of the European Union, so we are probably talking hundreds of thousands. we are talking about at least one hundred and ten zero citizens in just seven countries of the european union so we are probably talking hundreds of thousands. 28266 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 114, 21], ['GPE', 71, 14], ['CARDINAL', 48, 5], ['CARDINAL', 27, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 137, 21], ['GPE', 95, 14], ['CARDINAL', 72, 5], ['CARDINAL', 50, 4], ['CARDINAL', 30, 19]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_8 Americans decide on their own system americans decide on their own system; 28266 fine-tune [['NORP', 0, 9]] [['NORP', 0, 9]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_13 we are not just talking about basic bank accounts we are talking about getting a mortgage loan to buy a house, which I think is a fundamental right, or a business loan for an SME, which we were just talking about. So and we are not just talking about basic bank accounts we are talking about getting a mortgage loan to buy a house which i think is a fundamental right or a business loan for an sme which we were just talking about. 28266 fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_17 Maybe it would be a good start, even before the summer break, to show a little more concern for the interests of European citizens. maybe it would be a good start even before the summer break to show a little more concern for the interests of european citizens. 28266 fine-tune [['NORP', 113, 8]] [['NORP', 111, 8]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_11 are you saying that it doesn't concern you? What why are you saying that it doesn't concern you? 28266 fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_4 Apparently, then, it was our concern. apparently then it was our concern. 28266 fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_2 It is our prime concern, and you know what the funny thing is, there are only two countries in the world that have citizen based taxation. it is our prime concern and you know what the funny thing is there are only two countries in the world that have citizen based taxation. 28266 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 78, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 76, 3]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_5 So what is different now? so what is different now? 28266 fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_18 So I expect the European Council to start talks with the United States about the abolition of citizen based taxation or, at the very least, an exemption for EU citizens, because it is your duty. so i expect the european council to start talks with the united states about the abolition of citizen based taxation or at the very least an exemption for eu citizens because it is your duty. 28266 fine-tune [['GPE', 157, 2], ['GPE', 57, 13], ['ORG', 16, 16]] [['GPE', 155, 2], ['GPE', 57, 13], ['ORG', 16, 16]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_3 One is the US, the other is Eritrea, and when Eritrea came here to Europe and tried to impose taxes on Eritrean citizens here, everybody reacted. one is the us the other is eritrea and when eritrea came here to europe and tried to impose taxes on eritrean citizens here everybody reacted. 28266 fine-tune [['NORP', 103, 8], ['LOC', 67, 6], ['GPE', 46, 7], ['GPE', 28, 7], ['GPE', 11, 2], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['NORP', 101, 8], ['LOC', 65, 6], ['GPE', 44, 7], ['GPE', 27, 7], ['GPE', 11, 2], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_16 You have just started your Presidency. you have just started your presidency. 28266 fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_10 But then I made a request for access to documents, and I got 14 documents correspondence between the European Commission and the US authorities on So why but then i made a request for access to documents and i got fourteen zero documents correspondence between the european commission and the us authorities on fatca so. 28266 fine-tune [['NORP', 129, 2], ['ORG', 101, 19], ['CARDINAL', 61, 2]] [['LAW', 157, 5], ['NORP', 139, 2], ['ORG', 111, 19], ['CARDINAL', 69, 4], ['CARDINAL', 60, 8]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_14 if you can tell Eritrea off, surely you can tell the United States off too. We so if you can tell eritrea off surely you can tell the united states off too. 28266 fine-tune [['GPE', 53, 13], ['GPE', 16, 7]] [['GPE', 55, 13], ['GPE', 19, 7]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_9 we hardly have any talks with the Americans about this'. we hardly have any talks with the americans about this'. 28266 fine-tune [['NORP', 34, 9]] [['NORP', 34, 9]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_12 you are saying is that you consider your relationship with the American authorities more important than the rights of citizens. And what you are saying is that you consider your relationship with the american authorities more important than the rights of citizens. 28266 fine-tune [['NORP', 63, 8]] [['NORP', 68, 8]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_7 That's funny, and the other thing that is also funny is that when I started to dig into this, six years ago, I got the same answer Oh, you know, taxation there is nothing we can do. that's funny and the other thing that is also funny is that when i started to dig into this six years ago i got the same answer oh you know taxation there is nothing we can do. 28266 fine-tune [['DATE', 94, 13]] [['DATE', 92, 13]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:37:02_1 the impact on citizens. If the situation of citizens is not your concern, then what are you doing here? the impact on citizens. if the situation of citizens is not your concern then what are you doing here? 28266 fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_6 Therefore, in 2016, a collective of European citizens from nine different Member States submitted a petition to Parliament, to my committee, alerting us via the committee about the impact of FATCA, and its implementing intergovernmental therefore in two thousand and sixteen a collective of european citizens from nine different member states submitted a petition to parliament to my committee alerting us via the committee about the impact of fatca and its implementing intergovernmental 96677 fine-tune [['LAW', 191, 5], ['ORG', 112, 10], ['NORP', 36, 8], ['DATE', 14, 4]] [['LAW', 207, 5], ['ORG', 130, 10], ['NORP', 54, 8], ['DATE', 13, 24]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_14 results in heavy fines for financial institutions, many of them in the EU have responded by avoiding all commercial business with customers presenting any US connection, whether actual or not. results in heavy fines for financial institutions many of them in the eu have responded by avoiding all commercial business with customers presenting any us connection whether actual or not. 96677 fine-tune [['GPE', 155, 2], ['GPE', 71, 2]] [['GPE', 154, 2], ['GPE', 70, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_8 They testified to the violation of various fundamental principles of EU law, including the right to respect for private life, the prohibition of discrimination, and data protection rules, as well as the EU Payment Accounts Directive. All this was brought to our attention they testified to the violation of various fundamental principles of eu law including the right to respect for private life the prohibition of discrimination and data protection rules as well as the eu payment accounts directive. all this was brought to our attention 96677 fine-tune [['LAW', 203, 29], ['GPE', 69, 2]] [['LAW', 199, 29], ['GPE', 69, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_12 They are, in many cases, completely unaware that they are US citizens. they are in many cases completely unaware that they are us citizens. 96677 fine-tune [['NORP', 58, 2]] [['NORP', 56, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_16 In addition, financial institutions have to disclose detailed information on accounts held by presumed so—called US persons to the US Internal Revenue Service via their national governments. in addition financial institutions have to disclose detailed information on accounts held by presumed socalled us persons to the us internal revenue service via their national governments. 96677 fine-tune [['ORG', 131, 27], ['NORP', 113, 2]] [['ORG', 129, 27], ['NORP', 111, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_10 In practice, FATCA has affected a large number of citizens in Europe, such as citizens who are nationals of both the USA and an EU Member State and, in particular, the so—called accidental Americans' who, by accident of birth, inherited US citizenship but who maintain no ties at all to the USA, never having lived, worked or studied there, in practice fatca has affected a large number of citizens in europe such as citizens who are nationals of both the usa and an eu member state and in particular the socalled accidental americans' who by accident of birth inherited us citizenship but who maintain no ties at all to the usa never having lived worked or studied there 96677 fine-tune [['GPE', 291, 3], ['NORP', 237, 2], ['NORP', 189, 9], ['GPE', 128, 2], ['GPE', 117, 3], ['LOC', 62, 6], ['LAW', 13, 5]] [['GPE', 284, 3], ['NORP', 230, 2], ['NORP', 184, 9], ['GPE', 126, 2], ['GPE', 115, 3], ['LOC', 61, 6], ['LAW', 12, 5]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_18 The lives and livelihoods of thousands of citizens in the EU are at stake here. the lives and livelihoods of thousands of citizens in the eu are at stake here. 96677 fine-tune [['GPE', 58, 2], ['CARDINAL', 29, 9]] [['GPE', 58, 2], ['CARDINAL', 29, 9]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_4 However, more than eight years after FATCA's adoption, while unilateralism and protectionism unfortunately appear to be the cornerstones of US foreign policy, it is now high time to assess the extraterritorial effects of FATCA however more than eight years after fatca's adoption while unilateralism and protectionism unfortunately appear to be the cornerstones of us foreign policy it is now high time to assess the extraterritorial effects of fatca 96677 fine-tune [['LAW', 221, 5], ['NORP', 140, 2], ['LAW', 37, 5], ['DATE', 19, 11]] [['LAW', 218, 5], ['NORP', 138, 2], ['LAW', 36, 5], ['DATE', 18, 11]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_20 Their family members are also affected. These issues need to be addressed at EU level, all together. their family members are also affected. these issues need to be addressed at eu level all together. 96677 fine-tune [['GPE', 77, 2]] [['GPE', 77, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_19 Those falling within the definition of US persons have their savings accounts frozen, they have no access to banking services, including life insurance, pensions and mortgages due to the reluctance of financial institutions to follow the FATCA reporting. those falling within the definition of us persons have their savings accounts frozen they have no access to banking services including life insurance pensions and mortgages due to the reluctance of financial institutions to follow the fatca reporting. 96677 fine-tune [['LAW', 238, 5], ['NORP', 39, 2]] [['LAW', 235, 5], ['NORP', 39, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_5 on thousands and thousands of law abiding EU citizens and their families. on thousands and thousands of law abiding eu citizens and their families. 96677 fine-tune [['NORP', 42, 2], ['CARDINAL', 17, 9], ['CARDINAL', 3, 9]] [['NORP', 42, 2], ['CARDINAL', 17, 9], ['CARDINAL', 3, 9]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_17 This and I am eager to convey this message to the Commission this evening could constitute a breach of EU data protection rules and EU fundamental rights and, therefore, it requires further investigation. this and i am eager to convey this message to the commission this evening could constitute a breach of eu data protection rules and eu fundamental rights and therefore it requires further investigation. 96677 fine-tune [['GPE', 132, 2], ['GPE', 103, 2]] [['GPE', 132, 2], ['GPE', 103, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_11 and do not hold US social security numbers. and do not hold us social security numbers. 96677 fine-tune [['NORP', 16, 2]] [['NORP', 16, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_9 and, to tell you the truth, it was shocking. and to tell you the truth it was shocking. 96677 fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_13 FATCA requires foreign financial institutions to search for US persons by looking at a variety of indicators, including indicators of power of attorney over the account of a US person with a US address, against which the individual is required to prove that he or she is not a US person. Because non—compliance with the requirement imposed fatca requires foreign financial institutions to search for us persons by looking at a variety of indicators including indicators of power of attorney over the account of a us person with a us address against which the individual is required to prove that he or she is not a us person. because noncompliance with the requirement imposed 96677 fine-tune [['NORP', 277, 2], ['NORP', 191, 2], ['NORP', 174, 2], ['NORP', 60, 2], ['LAW', 0, 5]] [['NORP', 275, 2], ['NORP', 190, 2], ['NORP', 173, 2], ['NORP', 60, 2], ['LAW', 0, 5]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:16:11_7 agreements, on European citizens. agreements on european citizens. 96677 fine-tune [['NORP', 15, 8]] [['NORP', 14, 8]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:23:05_3 We trust that the Commission will carefully assess whether it has been correctly implemented by all Member States and will take any appropriate measures in the case of any breach. we trust that the commission will carefully assess whether it has been correctly implemented by all member states and will take any appropriate measures in the case of any breach. None fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:23:05_5 Therefore, it is not for the Council to interpret the legal provisions concerning taxpayers in specific non EU countries. therefore it is not for the council to interpret the legal provisions concerning taxpayers in specific non eu countries. None fine-tune [['GPE', 108, 2], ['ORG', 29, 7]] [['GPE', 107, 2], ['ORG', 28, 7]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:23:05_1 2012. In July 2014, Parliament and the Council enacted a Payment Accounts Directive, which has been in application since September 2016 and all Member States have notified transposition of the measures contained in the Directive. two thousand and twelve in july two thousand and fourteen parliament and the council enacted a payment accounts directive which has been in application since september two thousand and sixteen and all member states have notified transposition of the measures contained in the directive. None fine-tune [['DATE', 121, 14], ['LAW', 57, 26], ['ORG', 39, 7], ['ORDINAL', 20, 10], ['DATE', 9, 9], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['DATE', 158, 34], ['LAW', 95, 26], ['ORG', 77, 7], ['ORG', 58, 10], ['DATE', 27, 30], ['DATE', 0, 23]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:23:05_10 Therefore, the same data protection rules apply to all data subjects who are in the European Union, including EU citizens and residents irrespective of which Member State they are staying in. therefore the same data protection rules apply to all data subjects who are in the european union including eu citizens and residents irrespective of which member state they are staying in. None fine-tune [['GPE', 110, 2], ['GPE', 84, 14]] [['GPE', 108, 2], ['GPE', 83, 14]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:23:05_7 In light of these considerations the possibility for the negotiation of an EU US agreement on FATCA has not been discussed by the Council. in light of these considerations the possibility for the negotiation of an eu us agreement on fatca has not been discussed by the council. None fine-tune [['ORG', 130, 7], ['LAW', 94, 5], ['GPE', 78, 2], ['GPE', 75, 2]] [['ORG', 130, 7], ['LAW', 94, 5], ['GPE', 78, 2], ['GPE', 75, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:23:05_9 The GDPR provides that processing of personal data, such as the disclosure of personal data on bank accounts, is only lawful if its processing has a legal basis such as an international agreement between an EU Member State and the US. Moreover, the GDPR applies to the processing of personal data regardless of whether the processing of the data takes place within the European Union or not. the gdpr provides that processing of personal data such as the disclosure of personal data on bank accounts is only lawful if its processing has a legal basis such as an international agreement between an eu member state and the us. moreover the gdpr applies to the processing of personal data regardless of whether the processing of the data takes place within the european union or not. None fine-tune [['GPE', 369, 14], ['LAW', 249, 4], ['GPE', 231, 2], ['GPE', 207, 2], ['LAW', 4, 4]] [['GPE', 366, 14], ['LAW', 246, 4], ['GPE', 229, 2], ['GPE', 205, 2], ['LAW', 4, 4]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:23:05_6 The double taxation situations which can arise from that principle are solved through bilateral agreements based on international arrangements such as the OECD ones. It is not the role of the Council either to interpret intergovernmental agreements concluded by Member States and the US, or to evaluate the impact that they may have on citizens. the double taxation situations which can arise from that principle are solved through bilateral agreements based on international arrangements such as the oecd ones. it is not the role of the council either to interpret intergovernmental agreements concluded by member states and the us or to evaluate the impact that they may have on citizens. None fine-tune [['GPE', 284, 2], ['ORG', 192, 7], ['ORG', 155, 4]] [['GPE', 284, 2], ['ORG', 192, 7], ['ORG', 155, 4]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:23:05_2 However, it is for the Commission to assess the implementation of EU legislation by the Member States and in particular the correct transposition of the Payment Accounts Directive. however it is for the commission to assess the implementation of eu legislation by the member states and in particular the correct transposition of the payment accounts directive. None fine-tune [['LAW', 153, 26], ['GPE', 66, 2]] [['LAW', 152, 26], ['GPE', 65, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:23:05_4 When it comes to the US legislation on FATCA and its possible extraterritorial effects, let me state the following it is a principle of international law that the sovereignty of each state implies that it can freely define its taxpayers. when it comes to the us legislation on fatca and its possible extraterritorial effects let me state the following it is a principle of international law that the sovereignty of each state implies that it can freely define its taxpayers. None fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:26:34_5 tax residents. tax residents. None fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:26:34_3 which is currently being implemented by over 100 jurisdictions. which is currently being implemented by over one hundred jurisdictions. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 45, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 45, 11]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:26:34_14 Should Member States not enforce this directive, the Commission will decide on appropriate measures, including the launching of an infringement procedure. should member states not enforce this directive the commission will decide on appropriate measures including the launching of an infringement procedure. None fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:26:34_12 Nevertheless, it should be borne in mind that similar reporting obligations are required under the Directive on Administrative Cooperation and at international level through the OECD global Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Information. nevertheless it should be borne in mind that similar reporting obligations are required under the directive on administrative cooperation and at international level through the oecd global standard for automatic exchange of financial information. None fine-tune [['ORG', 178, 4], ['LAW', 99, 39]] [['ORG', 177, 4], ['LAW', 98, 39]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:26:34_16 They have concluded bilateral agreements with the United States based on the same model. they have concluded bilateral agreements with the united states based on the same model. None fine-tune [['GPE', 50, 13]] [['GPE', 50, 13]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:26:34_9 This has been acknowledged at international level and in the tax treaties signed by the US with all Member States. this has been acknowledged at international level and in the tax treaties signed by the us with all member states. None fine-tune [['GPE', 88, 2]] [['GPE', 88, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:26:34_10 The Commission understands that one of the practical problems that EU financial institutions are confronted with is that they need a US tax identification or social security number to report the financial information required under FATCA to the United States tax authorities. the commission understands that one of the practical problems that eu financial institutions are confronted with is that they need a us tax identification or social security number to report the financial information required under fatca to the united states tax authorities. None fine-tune [['GPE', 245, 13], ['LAW', 232, 5], ['GPE', 133, 2], ['GPE', 67, 2]] [['GPE', 245, 13], ['LAW', 232, 5], ['GPE', 133, 2], ['GPE', 67, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:26:34_7 As Parliament rightly states in the oral question, US tax rules are based on citizenship. as parliament rightly states in the oral question us tax rules are based on citizenship. None fine-tune [['GPE', 51, 2], ['ORG', 3, 10]] [['GPE', 50, 2], ['ORG', 3, 10]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:26:34_6 This includes accidental Americans' people who were born in the United States or to United States parents and who may not have any other connection to the United States. this includes accidental americans' people who were born in the united states or to united states parents and who may not have any other connection to the united states. None fine-tune [['GPE', 155, 13], ['GPE', 84, 13], ['GPE', 64, 13], ['NORP', 25, 9]] [['GPE', 155, 13], ['GPE', 84, 13], ['GPE', 64, 13], ['NORP', 25, 9]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:26:34_17 National legislation implementing the agreements has to be in line with the requirements of EU data protection law and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. national legislation implementing the agreements has to be in line with the requirements of eu data protection law and the eu charter of fundamental rights. None fine-tune [['LAW', 123, 32], ['GPE', 92, 2]] [['LAW', 123, 32], ['GPE', 92, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:26:34_8 As a result, anyone holding US citizenship, anyone residing mostly in the United States or entitled to permanent residence in the United States will be subject to US tax obligations. as a result anyone holding us citizenship anyone residing mostly in the united states or entitled to permanent residence in the united states will be subject to us tax obligations. None fine-tune [['GPE', 163, 2], ['GPE', 130, 13], ['GPE', 74, 13], ['GPE', 28, 2]] [['GPE', 161, 2], ['GPE', 128, 13], ['GPE', 72, 13], ['GPE', 27, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:26:34_11 However, customers who are subject to FATCA may not have such a number, and obtaining it seems to be cumbersome and potentially costly. however customers who are subject to fatca may not have such a number and obtaining it seems to be cumbersome and potentially costly. None fine-tune [['LAW', 38, 5]] [['LAW', 37, 5]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:26:34_13 Concerning the possible discrimination towards consumers and their right to payment accounts, all consumers who are legally resident in the EU, including real and accidental Americans, are entitled to open a basic payment account, irrespective of their nationality or Member State of residence, under the Payment Accounts Directive. concerning the possible discrimination towards consumers and their right to payment accounts all consumers who are legally resident in the eu including real and accidental americans are entitled to open a basic payment account irrespective of their nationality or member state of residence under the payment accounts directive. None fine-tune [['LAW', 305, 26], ['NORP', 174, 9], ['GPE', 140, 2]] [['LAW', 300, 26], ['NORP', 172, 9], ['GPE', 139, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:26:34_4 At the same time, the Commission acknowledges that FATCA and the related intergovernmental agreements may have the unintended effect of hindering access to financial services in the EU for persons regarded by the US authorities as American citizens or at the same time the commission acknowledges that fatca and the related intergovernmental agreements may have the unintended effect of hindering access to financial services in the eu for persons regarded by the us authorities as american citizens or None fine-tune [['NORP', 231, 8], ['NORP', 213, 2], ['GPE', 182, 2], ['LAW', 51, 5]] [['NORP', 230, 8], ['NORP', 212, 2], ['GPE', 181, 2], ['LAW', 50, 5]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:26:34_2 I would also like to underline that the information exchange requirements under the Act, as such, are similar to those in our EU directive on mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation and to the OECD global Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information, i would also like to underline that the information exchange requirements under the act as such are similar to those in our eu directive on mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation and to the oecd global standard for automatic exchange of financial account information None fine-tune [['LAW', 234, 64], ['ORG', 222, 4], ['GPE', 126, 2]] [['LAW', 232, 64], ['ORG', 220, 4], ['GPE', 124, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:46:54_2 applause secondly i think what my colleague ms wikstrm said an impact assessment needs to be done to establish the extent of this and to find out what actually is happening in the greatest detail. 96668 fine-tune [] [['PERSON', 47, 7], ['ORDINAL', 9, 8]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:46:54_3 also you mentioned the general data protection regulation gdpr which has come in in may. 96668 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 84, 3], ['LAW', 58, 4], ['LAW', 23, 34]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:46:54_5 If it is, it has to stop, because I think we have to ensure that our citizens are protected from FATCA being applied by the fat cats of the American Revenue Commissioners. if it is it has to stop because i think we have to ensure that our citizens are protected from fatca being applied by the fat cats of the american revenue commissioners. 96668 fine-tune [['NORP', 140, 8], ['LAW', 97, 5]] [['NORP', 138, 8], ['LAW', 95, 5]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:48:19_0 Madam President, I would like to thank you again for raising this issue and making us aware of the difficulties faced by accidental Americans'. madam president i would like to thank you again for raising this issue and making us aware of the difficulties faced by accidental americans'. None fine-tune [['NORP', 132, 9]] [['NORP', 131, 9]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:49:05_1 I have heard also the input from the Commission and from the MEPs who stayed late this evening to fight for the people affected, and I fully appreciate this. i have heard also the input from the commission and from the meps who stayed late this evening to fight for the people affected and i fully appreciate this. None fine-tune [['TIME', 82, 12]] [['TIME', 82, 12]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:49:05_2 I understand some Member States have been in contact bilaterally with the US authorities over concerns linked to the implementation of FATCA. i understand some member states have been in contact bilaterally with the us authorities over concerns linked to the implementation of fatca. None fine-tune [['LAW', 135, 5], ['GPE', 74, 2]] [['LAW', 135, 5], ['GPE', 74, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:49:05_4 on to take collective action, since Member States have been dealing with this issue individually in close cooperation with the US. on to take collective action since member states have been dealing with this issue individually in close cooperation with the us. None fine-tune [['GPE', 127, 2]] [['GPE', 126, 2]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:49:05_7 And I would state that again, because what we are talking about here are bilateral agreements. and i would state that again because what we are talking about here are bilateral agreements. None fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:49:05_8 Nevertheless, the Payment Account Directive contains a detailed review clause. nevertheless the payment account directive contains a detailed review clause. None fine-tune [['LAW', 18, 25]] [['LAW', 17, 25]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:49:05_9 The Commission has been requested both by the Council and by the European Parliament to submit a report three years after implementation of the Directive, accompanied by any appropriate proposals. the commission has been requested both by the council and by the european parliament to submit a report three years after implementation of the directive accompanied by any appropriate proposals. None fine-tune [['DATE', 104, 11], ['ORG', 65, 19], ['ORG', 46, 7]] [['DATE', 104, 11], ['ORG', 65, 19], ['ORG', 46, 7]] 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:49:05_10 The report will deal, in particular, with infringements to the application of the directive. the report will deal in particular with infringements to the application of the directive. None fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:49:05_11 The report should also highlight the number of credit institutions offering payment accounts with basic features, the associate fees, the characteristics of the consumers who have opened payment accounts with basic features, as well as best practices for reducing consumers' exclusion from access to payment services. the report should also highlight the number of credit institutions offering payment accounts with basic features the associate fees the characteristics of the consumers who have opened payment accounts with basic features as well as best practices for reducing consumers' exclusion from access to payment services. None fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:49:05_12 However, the Presidency will of course remain available for exchanges on the subject as needed, and is ready to be in touch with the Commission. however the presidency will of course remain available for exchanges on the subject as needed and is ready to be in touch with the commission. None fine-tune None None 20180704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180704-22:49:05_13 I hope that I was able to clarify the situation, and I thank you again for your attention. i hope that i was able to clarify the situation and i thank you again for your attention. None fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:50:12_14 Finally, the Marie Curie reintegration grants have been restructured and simplified into a single career integration grant action which specifically addresses the issue of the brain drain. finally the marie curie reintegration grants have been restructured and simplified into a single career integration grant action which specifically addresses the issue of the brain drain. 101443 fine-tune [['PERSON', 13, 11]] [['PERSON', 12, 11]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:50:12_3 However, the Commission is aware that such an approach has potential drawbacks, for example, length of negotiation procedures, and it is perceived differently by different stakeholders. however the commission is aware that such an approach has potential drawbacks for example length of negotiation procedures and it is perceived differently by different stakeholders. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:50:12_5 The average time to grant in the Seventh Framework Programme, FP7, is in the order of 340 days, about one month shorter than in the Sixth Framework Program, FP6. the average time to grant in the seventh framework programme fp seven is in the order of three hundred and forty days about one month shorter than in the sixth framework program fp. 101443 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 132, 5], ['DATE', 102, 9], ['DATE', 86, 8], ['ORDINAL', 33, 7]] [['ORDINAL', 154, 5], ['DATE', 124, 9], ['DATE', 89, 28], ['ORDINAL', 33, 7]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:50:12_9 High risk, high gain projects are, in particular, expected in the IDEAS specific programme, which is implemented by the European Research Council. high risk high gain projects are in particular expected in the ideas specific programme which is implemented by the european research council. 101443 fine-tune [['ORG', 120, 25]] [['ORG', 116, 25]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:50:12_1 One of the options the Commission has put forward for further discussion with the other institutions and stakeholders relates to the move towards a results based approach using lump sums for whole projects. one of the options the commission has put forward for further discussion with the other institutions and stakeholders relates to the move towards a results based approach using lump sums for whole projects. 101443 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:50:12_7 Within the endeavour of creating a European research area, the administrative harmonisation between national and European research funding systems is a long term objective which is shared by the Commission. ERA NETS in FP6 and FP7 are contributing to this goal and the joint programming initiatives will bring more progress. within the endeavour of creating a european research area the administrative harmonisation between national and european research funding systems is a long term objective which is shared by the commission. era nets in fp six and fp seven are contributing to this goal and the joint programming initiatives will bring more progress. 101443 fine-tune [['NORP', 113, 8], ['NORP', 35, 8]] [['NORP', 112, 8], ['NORP', 35, 8]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:50:12_10 Preliminary analyses show that the selection process designed by the European Research Council is successful in challenging the funding to these high risk, high gain projects. The Marie Curie actions are a key instrument to reverse the persistent trend towards a brain drain of researchers. preliminary analyses show that the selection process designed by the european research council is successful in challenging the funding to these high risk high gain projects. the marie curie actions are a key instrument to reverse the persistent trend towards a brain drain of researchers. 101443 fine-tune [['ORG', 69, 25]] [['ORG', 69, 25]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:50:12_0 In April of this year, the Commission adopted a communication on simplifying the implementation of the research framework programmes, proposing a whole set of measures including gradual improvements but also profound changes requiring a revision of the legal basis of EU research and a rebalancing between trust and control and between risk taking and risk avoidance. in april of this year the commission adopted a communication on simplifying the implementation of the research framework programmes proposing a whole set of measures including gradual improvements but also profound changes requiring a revision of the legal basis of eu research and a rebalancing between trust and control and between risk taking and risk avoidance. 101443 fine-tune [['GPE', 268, 2], ['DATE', 3, 18]] [['GPE', 266, 2], ['DATE', 3, 18]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:50:12_6 FP6. While the Commission acknowledges that there is room for further acceleration of the relevant processes, benchmarking with national funders shows that for projects of comparable complexity, a time to grant in the order of one year is certainly not unusual. six while the commission acknowledges that there is room for further acceleration of the relevant processes benchmarking with national funders shows that for projects of comparable complexity a time to grant in the order of one year is certainly not unusual. 101443 fine-tune [['DATE', 227, 8]] [['DATE', 224, 8], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:50:12_8 As a further step, a stakeholder's platform for common principles for external funding in the ERA was established recently. as a further step a stakeholder's platform for common principles for external funding in the era was established recently. 101443 fine-tune [['ORG', 94, 3]] [['ORG', 93, 3]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:50:12_2 This approach would remove the obligation to produce detailed cost statements by introducing lump sums for entire projects and linking the payments exclusively to the reporting on scientific technical progress. this approach would remove the obligation to produce detailed cost statements by introducing lump sums for entire projects and linking the payments exclusively to the reporting on scientific technical progress. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:50:12_13 4.7 billion in FP7, Marie Curie actions will equip about 50 researchers, including 10 PhD candidates, with innovative skills that will enhance their career prospects in both the public and private sector and will prepare them for the jobs of the future. four seven billion in fp seven marie curie actions will equip about fifty zero researchers including ten zero phd candidates with innovative skills that will enhance their career prospects in both the public and private sector and will prepare them for the jobs of the future. 101443 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 83, 2], ['CARDINAL', 57, 2], ['PERSON', 20, 11], ['CARDINAL', 0, 11]] [['CARDINAL', 105, 4], ['CARDINAL', 101, 3], ['CARDINAL', 74, 4], ['CARDINAL', 68, 5], ['PERSON', 31, 11], ['CARDINAL', 25, 5], ['CARDINAL', 0, 18]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:50:12_4 The Commission therefore suggests studying all implementation details and potential impacts thoroughly before making concrete legislative proposals. the commission therefore suggests studying all implementation details and potential impacts thoroughly before making concrete legislative proposals. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:04:41_2 First, the Commission is determined to make the programmes as accessible as possible to SMEs by simplifying procedures as far as possible while, of course, ensuring sound financial management. first the commission is determined to make the programmes as accessible as possible to smes by simplifying procedures as far as possible while of course ensuring sound financial management. 101443 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:04:41_6 The Commission will bring forward these measures as rapidly as possible and propose changes to the legal framework if necessary. the commission will bring forward these measures as rapidly as possible and propose changes to the legal framework if necessary. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:04:41_13 Fourthly, the Enterprise Europe network, set up in 2008 within the competitiveness and innovation programme, provides services to SMEs, encouraging their participation in FP7. fourthly the enterprise europe network set up in two thousand and eight within the competitiveness and innovation programme provides services to smes encouraging their participation in fp. 101443 fine-tune [['DATE', 51, 4], ['ORG', 14, 17], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['DATE', 49, 22], ['ORG', 13, 17], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:04:41_0 The Commission is committed to increasing the participation of small and medium sized enterprises in EU research programmes and to help them ultimately bring the fruits of their innovation to market. the commission is committed to increasing the participation of small and medium sized enterprises in eu research programmes and to help them ultimately bring the fruits of their innovation to market. 101443 fine-tune [['GPE', 101, 2]] [['GPE', 101, 2]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:04:41_15 Through these measures and actions it is expected that around 20 SMEs will benefit directly from FP7 by the end of the programme. through these measures and actions it is expected that around twenty zero smes will benefit directly from fp seven by the end of the programme. 101443 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 62, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 69, 4], ['CARDINAL', 62, 6]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:04:41_12 thirdly another initiative that equally supports smes is eurostars a joint research and development programme with eureka involving twenty six member states and six associated countries. it targets rd performing smes in projects close to the market. 101443 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 161, 3], ['CARDINAL', 132, 10], ['ORG', 115, 6], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:04:41_1 This is a priority for the Commission and will remain so for the remainder of its mandate. this is a priority for the commission and will remain so for the remainder of its mandate. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:04:41_14 FP7. More precisely, this network, together and in full complementarity with the national contact points, assists SMEs providing support for awareness raising, capacity building for participation in FP7, engaging new SMEs and FP7 proposals, partner search, joint actions addressed to SMEs and conducting consultations for inclusion of SME related call topics in work programmes. seven more precisely this network together and in full complementarity with the national contact points assists smes providing support for awareness raising capacity building for participation in fp seven engaging new smes and fp seven proposals partner search joint actions addressed to smes and conducting consultations for inclusion of sme related call topics in work programmes. 101443 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 0, 5]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:04:41_5 the commission has brought forward a communication on simplification that was formally transmitted to parliament and council on twenty nine april this year and in which several new short and longer term measures are suggested including the introduction of lump sum payments to cover the personnel costs of owner managers of smes. 101443 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 128, 27], ['ORG', 117, 7], ['ORG', 102, 10]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:04:41_16 Finally, an e learning platform specifically designed for SMEs is planned to go on line in finally an e learning platform specifically designed for smes is planned to go on line in. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:04:41_3 In this regard several concrete steps have already been taken, such as reducing the need for audit certificates, fewer ex ante financial capacity checks and protective measures and streamlined project reporting. in this regard several concrete steps have already been taken such as reducing the need for audit certificates fewer ex ante financial capacity checks and protective measures and streamlined project reporting. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:02:31_13 One of the current ongoing studies is a feasibility study to assess the possibilities, opportunities and needs for European level legislation against gender based violence and violence against children. one of the current ongoing studies is a feasibility study to assess the possibilities opportunities and needs for european level legislation against gender based violence and violence against children. 101466 fine-tune [['NORP', 115, 8], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['NORP', 114, 8], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:02:31_11 The Commission has welcomed the adoption of Parliament resolutions on violence against women and on equality between women and men, including the Parliament resolution on the elimination of violence against women. the commission has welcomed the adoption of parliament resolutions on violence against women and on equality between women and men including the parliament resolution on the elimination of violence against women. 101466 fine-tune [['ORG', 146, 10], ['ORG', 44, 10]] [['ORG', 145, 10], ['ORG', 44, 10]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:02:31_1 Violence against women cannot be justified on the grounds of customs, tradition or religious considerations. violence against women cannot be justified on the grounds of customs tradition or religious considerations. 101466 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:02:31_7 We are determined to strengthen our action, with both legislative and soft measures, to eradicate violence against women, including female genital mutilation, and to use all means within the EU's competence. we are determined to strengthen our action with both legislative and soft measures to eradicate violence against women including female genital mutilation and to use all means within the eu's competence. 101466 fine-tune [['GPE', 191, 2]] [['GPE', 187, 2]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:02:31_9 Comprehensive action to combat violence against women is a key point in that strategy. comprehensive action to combat violence against women is a key point in that strategy. 101466 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:02:31_3 This is reflected in the Commission's communication of April 2010 on the Stockholm Programme, which puts emphasis on the protection of victims of crime, including female victims of violence and genital mutilation. Respecting the commitments of our action plan implementing the Stockholm Programme, the Commission is currently working on its strategy to combat violence against women. this is reflected in the commission's communication of april two thousand and ten on the stockholm programme which puts emphasis on the protection of victims of crime including female victims of violence and genital mutilation. respecting the commitments of our action plan implementing the stockholm programme the commission is currently working on its strategy to combat violence against women. 101466 fine-tune [['DATE', 55, 10]] [['DATE', 55, 26]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:02:31_5 Prevention and awareness raising activities will be a key point in the Commission's strategy. prevention and awareness raising activities will be a key point in the commission's strategy. 101466 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:02:31_2 The Commission confirms its strong commitment to combating violence against women. the commission confirms its strong commitment to combating violence against women. 101466 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:02:31_6 Last March, the Commission strengthened its commitment to promoting gender equality and fighting violence against women by presenting a Women's Charter. As discussed in the plenary of the European Parliament on 15 June, the Charter proposes to put in place a coordinated and effective policy framework to tackle violence against women. last march the commission strengthened its commitment to promoting gender equality and fighting violence against women by presenting a women's charter. as discussed in the plenary of the european parliament on fifteen june the charter proposes to put in place a coordinated and effective policy framework to tackle violence against women. 101466 fine-tune [['DATE', 211, 7], ['ORG', 188, 19], ['DATE', 0, 10]] [['DATE', 210, 12], ['ORG', 187, 19], ['DATE', 0, 10]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:02:31_12 The Commission took note of Parliament's proposal for a directive on combating and preventing violence against women. the commission took note of parliament's proposal for a directive on combating and preventing violence against women. 101466 fine-tune [['ORG', 28, 10]] [['ORG', 28, 10]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:59:06_1 The European Research Council has a part to play in delivering all three. the european research council has a part to play in delivering all three. 101443 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 67, 5], ['ORG', 4, 25]] [['CARDINAL', 67, 5], ['ORG', 4, 25]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:59:06_12 Last but not least, the ERC has also been successful in serving as a benchmark for the competitiveness of national innovation systems. last but not least the erc has also been successful in serving as a benchmark for the competitiveness of national innovation systems. 101443 fine-tune [['ORG', 24, 3]] [['ORG', 23, 3]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:59:06_7 This was acknowledged in the independent review carried out in July 2009 by a panel of six eminent experts, and although the first projects did not begin until the second half of 2008, many are already showing highly promising and exploitable results. this was acknowledged in the independent review carried out in july two thousand and nine by a panel of six eminent experts and although the first projects did not begin until the second half of two thousand and eight many are already showing highly promising and exploitable results. 101443 fine-tune [['DATE', 164, 19], ['ORDINAL', 125, 5], ['CARDINAL', 87, 3], ['DATE', 63, 9]] [['DATE', 180, 37], ['ORDINAL', 141, 5], ['CARDINAL', 104, 3], ['DATE', 63, 26]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:59:06_9 They have created a start up company which is developing bioactive materials that can be used instead of bone grafts to treat bone diseases and difficult fractures. they have created a start up company which is developing bioactive materials that can be used instead of bone grafts to treat bone diseases and difficult fractures. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:59:06_3 This requires us to strengthen every link in the innovation chain, from blue sky research to commercialisation. this requires us to strengthen every link in the innovation chain from blue sky research to commercialisation. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:59:06_10 A research team at Frankfurt University published important results showing how to improve blood circulation by blocking certain genetic fragments. This has huge potential for new therapy for heart attacks, and the researchers have applied for a patent on their method. a research team at frankfurt university published important results showing how to improve blood circulation by blocking certain genetic fragments. this has huge potential for new therapy for heart attacks and the researchers have applied for a patent on their method. 101443 fine-tune [['ORG', 19, 20]] [['ORG', 19, 20]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:59:06_5 In order to achieve the creation of an innovation union, the first condition to be fulfilled is reinforcing our knowledge base and promoting excellence, and this is precisely what the ERC is already doing. in order to achieve the creation of an innovation union the first condition to be fulfilled is reinforcing our knowledge base and promoting excellence and this is precisely what the erc is already doing. 101443 fine-tune [['ORG', 184, 3], ['ORDINAL', 61, 5]] [['ORG', 182, 3], ['ORDINAL', 60, 5]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:59:06_2 Most obviously, smart growth means developing an economy based on knowledge and innovation. most obviously smart growth means developing an economy based on knowledge and innovation. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:59:06_11 So projects that are designed to answer fundamental research questions generate the radically new ideas that will drive new innovation and are also necessary to tackle society's grand challenges. so projects that are designed to answer fundamental research questions generate the radically new ideas that will drive new innovation and are also necessary to tackle society's grand challenges. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:59:06_4 The key to Europe's future prosperity rests on the quality of its ideas and the ability to turn them into products, processes and services that people from all over the world will want to buy. the key to europe's future prosperity rests on the quality of its ideas and the ability to turn them into products processes and services that people from all over the world will want to buy. 101443 fine-tune [['LOC', 11, 6]] [['LOC', 11, 6]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:59:06_8 For example, researchers at Imperial College in London published groundbreaking results on the quality of bone like materials grown in laboratories that can be implanted with real bones to help repair them. for example researchers at imperial college in london published groundbreaking results on the quality of bone like materials grown in laboratories that can be implanted with real bones to help repair them. 101443 fine-tune [['GPE', 48, 6], ['FAC', 28, 16]] [['GPE', 47, 6], ['FAC', 27, 16]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:59:06_13 It has been instrumental in catalysing reforms of national funding systems in a number of countries such as France, Poland, Portugal and Sweden. it has been instrumental in catalysing reforms of national funding systems in a number of countries such as france poland portugal and sweden. 101443 fine-tune [['GPE', 137, 6], ['GPE', 124, 8], ['GPE', 116, 6], ['GPE', 108, 6]] [['GPE', 135, 6], ['GPE', 122, 8], ['GPE', 115, 6], ['GPE', 108, 6]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:59:06_6 In a remarkably short time, the ERC has gained world wide recognition as a world class research funding agency. in a remarkably short time the erc has gained world wide recognition as a world class research funding agency. 101443 fine-tune [['ORG', 32, 3]] [['ORG', 31, 3]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:22:21_1 I think that one of the biggest difficulties being faced is the ongoing cost of the damage because there was a further series of floodings shortly after the November one was an issue and discussed. i think that one of the biggest difficulties being faced is the ongoing cost of the damage because there was a further series of floodings shortly after the november one was an issue and discussed. 2109 fine-tune [['DATE', 157, 8], ['CARDINAL', 13, 3]] [['DATE', 157, 8], ['CARDINAL', 13, 3]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:22:21_3 So maybe we should look at long term management plans as well as just immediate funding. so maybe we should look at long term management plans as well as just immediate funding. 2109 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:12:04_4 but are there any checks in place to see what happens after funding has been given to ensure that the specific company does not make workers redundant in any of the other twenty six member states? 28116 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 171, 10]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:28:52_1 it is likely that we will be able to get to the question by mr iacolino but i am afraid that questions twenty eight twenty nine thirty and thirty one will be answered in writing. 1405 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 139, 10], ['CARDINAL', 128, 6], ['CARDINAL', 116, 11], ['CARDINAL', 103, 12], ['PERSON', 63, 8]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:08:37_7 the second reference is in article fifty seven which stipulates that managing authorities or member states must ensure that cofunded investments are maintained for at least five years after completion of the operation. 101466 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 173, 10], ['LAW', 27, 19], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:08:37_10 The Commission and the Member States must ensure that undertakings which are, or have been, the subject of a recovery procedure do not receive a contribution from the funds following the transfer of a productive activity between regions within the Member State or to another Member State. the commission and the member states must ensure that undertakings which are or have been the subject of a recovery procedure do not receive a contribution from the funds following the transfer of a productive activity between regions within the member state or to another member state. 101466 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:08:37_9 Managing authorities must inform the Commission in their annual implementation reports of operations that have not met the requirements for the maintenance of investment provided for in that article, and the Commission is to inform the other Member States. managing authorities must inform the commission in their annual implementation reports of operations that have not met the requirements for the maintenance of investment provided for in that article and the commission is to inform the other member states. 101466 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:08:37_14 Lastly, in accordance with the publicity requirements, Member States sharing management of European Union funds have to publish a list of beneficiaries of operations and the corresponding amounts of public funding. lastly in accordance with the publicity requirements member states sharing management of european union funds have to publish a list of beneficiaries of operations and the corresponding amounts of public funding. 101466 fine-tune [['GPE', 91, 14]] [['GPE', 89, 14]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:08:37_5 the first is in recital forty two which states that when appraising major productive investment projects the commission should have all necessary information to consider whether the financial contribution from the funds does not result in a substantial loss of jobs in existing locations within the european union 101466 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 299, 14], ['CARDINAL', 24, 9], ['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:08:37_2 The managing authority designated by the Member State is responsible for managing and implementing operational programmes. the managing authority designated by the member state is responsible for managing and implementing operational programmes. 101466 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:08:37_4 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund. laying down general provisions on the european regional development fund the european social fund and the cohesion fund. 101466 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:08:37_13 The Commission has set up a State aid web based search tool which provides information on State aid cases and on block exemption cases recorded. the commission has set up a state aid web based search tool which provides information on state aid cases and on block exemption cases recorded. 101466 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:08:37_15 Information on ESF beneficiaries can be found on the Social Fund's website. information on esf beneficiaries can be found on the social fund's website. 101466 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:08:37_11 The Commission is assisted in the monitoring of restructuring activities by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions with the European Restructuring Monitor. the commission is assisted in the monitoring of restructuring activities by the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions with the european restructuring monitor. 101466 fine-tune [['ORG', 80, 72]] [['ORG', 80, 72]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:08:37_8 Where an operation fails to meet that requirement, the EU contribution should be recovered. where an operation fails to meet that requirement the eu contribution should be recovered. 101466 fine-tune [['GPE', 55, 2]] [['GPE', 54, 2]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:08:37_6 in order to ensure that Community funding does not support relocation within the European Union. in order to ensure that community funding does not support relocation within the european union. 101466 fine-tune [['GPE', 81, 14]] [['GPE', 81, 14]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:55:47_1 So perhaps, if the Member will allow me, I will respond to it at that stage. so perhaps if the member will allow me i will respond to it at that stage. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:55:47_2 It is important to emphasise the political point that we do need an interinstitutional agreement with regard to the operation of the EU research programmes. it is important to emphasise the political point that we do need an interinstitutional agreement with regard to the operation of the eu research programmes. 101443 fine-tune [['GPE', 133, 2]] [['GPE', 133, 2]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:55:47_4 The rules that will govern the workings of our EU research programmes have to be clearly defined and, very importantly, have to be consistent. Applicants to the research programmes whether they are third level educational institutions, research centres or private sector companies the rules that will govern the workings of our eu research programmes have to be clearly defined and very importantly have to be consistent. applicants to the research programmes whether they are third level educational institutions research centres or private sector companies 101443 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 198, 5], ['GPE', 47, 2]] [['ORDINAL', 196, 5], ['GPE', 47, 2]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:55:47_5 must know exactly how our EU research funded initiatives are going to operate in a very practical sense for them. must know exactly how our eu research funded initiatives are going to operate in a very practical sense for them. 101443 fine-tune [['GPE', 26, 2]] [['GPE', 26, 2]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:55:47_7 Simplifying those programmes is a key political priority for us for me and for the Commission as a whole and we need to work in a very clear, determined manner and in partnership with Parliament to be able to achieve that further simplification. simplifying those programmes is a key political priority for us for me and for the commission as a whole and we need to work in a very clear determined manner and in partnership with parliament to be able to achieve that further simplification. 101443 fine-tune [['ORG', 184, 10]] [['ORG', 183, 10]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:55:47_9 It is an issue that needs a comprehensive response. it is an issue that needs a comprehensive response. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:55:47_11 That proposal is under discussion, and I am very much aware of the feeling in Parliament regarding where the financing comes from in relation to ITER, but it is a project that is ground breaking and can bring incredible benefits not just to Europe, but to the world as a whole if it is successful. that proposal is under discussion and i am very much aware of the feeling in parliament regarding where the financing comes from in relation to iter but it is a project that is ground breaking and can bring incredible benefits not just to europe but to the world as a whole if it is successful. 101443 fine-tune [['LOC', 241, 6], ['ORG', 78, 10]] [['LOC', 239, 6], ['ORG', 77, 10]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:55:47_13 So we are working very carefully, strongly and coherently with our international partners to be able to move this project forward. so we are working very carefully strongly and coherently with our international partners to be able to move this project forward. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-19:55:47_14 I have no doubt that we will be able to do that with your cooperation and your support. i have no doubt that we will be able to do that with your cooperation and your support. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:02:31_0 Unfortunately, I do not have the specific information that the honourable Member asked for in relation to the countries of the south. unfortunately i do not have the specific information that the honourable member asked for in relation to the countries of the south. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:02:31_1 However, I should say that the European Research Council bases its response to applications purely on excellence. however i should say that the european research council bases its response to applications purely on excellence. 101443 fine-tune [['ORG', 31, 25]] [['ORG', 30, 25]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:02:31_4 That is, I feel, the reason why they have gained such an internationally known reputation very quickly, because it is recognised that their decisions are based purely on excellence. that is i feel the reason why they have gained such an internationally known reputation very quickly because it is recognised that their decisions are based purely on excellence. 101443 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:02:31_7 I should say that the European Research Council will launch next year a proof of concept funding option that has the objective of bridging the funding gap in the earliest stages of the innovation process, where, for example, a potential commercial concept needs verification through testing or prototypes, or indeed through the identification of an appropriate market, or through the creation of a protectable intellectual property right. i should say that the european research council will launch next year a proof of concept funding option that has the objective of bridging the funding gap in the earliest stages of the innovation process where for example a potential commercial concept needs verification through testing or prototypes or indeed through the identification of an appropriate market or through the creation of a protectable intellectual property right. 101443 fine-tune [['DATE', 60, 9], ['ORG', 22, 25]] [['DATE', 60, 9], ['ORG', 22, 25]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:02:31_9 It is also interesting to see that a number of Member States, including in the south, are now looking at the concept of the European Research Council in deciding that perhaps they themselves should look at establishing a research council within their own territory. it is also interesting to see that a number of member states including in the south are now looking at the concept of the european research council in deciding that perhaps they themselves should look at establishing a research council within their own territory. 101443 fine-tune [['ORG', 124, 25]] [['ORG', 122, 25]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:29:28_5 I think it right to put that before you. i think it right to put that before you. 1405 fine-tune None None 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:29:28_6 Will you accept today, in this Chamber, that the Structural Fund Regulation's requirements, both for additionality and for partnership, are fundamental, and that you will ensure without hesitation that they will be respected in any new structure? will you accept today in this chamber that the structural fund regulation's requirements both for additionality and for partnership are fundamental and that you will ensure without hesitation that they will be respected in any new structure? 1405 fine-tune [['LAW', 49, 26], ['DATE', 16, 5]] [['LAW', 47, 26], ['DATE', 16, 5]] 20100921-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100921-20:09:39_0 Firstly, I think that the Commissioner might have been able to come to my question, but I have no problem because it is related to this. firstly i think that the commissioner might have been able to come to my question but i have no problem because it is related to this. 96668 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:59:44_6 To Europe's south, the picture is just as bad. West African fishermen, whose lifestyle had been sustained for generations, are being forced to switch to people trafficking because EU registered vessels have helped fish their waters to extinction. to europe's south the picture is just as bad. west african fishermen whose lifestyle had been sustained for generations are being forced to switch to people trafficking because eu registered vessels have helped fish their waters to extinction. 96751 fine-tune [['GPE', 180, 2], ['NORP', 47, 12], ['LOC', 3, 6]] [['GPE', 177, 2], ['NORP', 46, 12], ['LOC', 3, 6]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:59:44_8 It is time to restore control of the seas and fishing grounds to the sovereign nations, whose track record has shown them fit to exercise such stewardship. it is time to restore control of the seas and fishing grounds to the sovereign nations whose track record has shown them fit to exercise such stewardship. 96751 fine-tune None None 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:59:44_7 It is time for the EU to acknowledge that its record in maritime management is the worst in the entire world, a typical example of what is known as the tragedy of the commons the phenomenon by which shared resources always get exploited ruthlessly, because anyone who exercises restraint is disadvantaged by the unscrupulous. it is time for the eu to acknowledge that its record in maritime management is the worst in the entire world a typical example of what is known as the tragedy of the commons the phenomenon by which shared resources always get exploited ruthlessly because anyone who exercises restraint is disadvantaged by the unscrupulous. 96751 fine-tune [['GPE', 19, 2]] [['GPE', 19, 2]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:37:31_7 We welcome the report's suggestions on maritime governance, on sea basin initiatives and strategies, on maritime spatial planning and surveillance, a maritime research framework and observation and data network, and a fund for maritime infrastructure. we welcome the report's suggestions on maritime governance on sea basin initiatives and strategies on maritime spatial planning and surveillance a maritime research framework and observation and data network and a fund for maritime infrastructure. 102931 fine-tune None None 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:37:31_9 When it comes to the votes later on today, I would particularly like to ask Members to support the rapporteur's amendment which seeks to include the option of including emission trading schemes in the EU and IMO rules. This was an issue when it comes to the votes later on today i would particularly like to ask members to support the rapporteur's amendment which seeks to include the option of including emission trading schemes in the eu and imo rules. this was an issue 102931 fine-tune [['ORG', 208, 3], ['GPE', 201, 2], ['TIME', 27, 14]] [['ORG', 207, 3], ['GPE', 200, 2], ['TIME', 27, 14]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:37:31_3 That was the Commission's intent back in 2009 when it announced a more horizontal policy approach on areas such as maritime transport, the marine environment and regional and fisheries policies. Today we see the response of the Committee on Transport and Tourism to this fresh direction, in the shape of Mrs Meissner's report. that was the commission's intent back in two thousand and nine when it announced a more horizontal policy approach on areas such as maritime transport the marine environment and regional and fisheries policies. today we see the response of the committee on transport and tourism to this fresh direction in the shape of mrs meissner's report. 102931 fine-tune [['PERSON', 308, 8], ['ORG', 228, 34], ['DATE', 195, 5], ['DATE', 41, 4]] [['PERSON', 323, 8], ['ORG', 244, 34], ['DATE', 211, 5], ['DATE', 41, 21]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:37:31_4 We will be supporting this report. we will be supporting this report. 102931 fine-tune None None 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:37:31_8 I am particularly pleased that the report now includes the integration of carbon emission reduction targets and support for renewable solar and wind energies on board vessels. i am particularly pleased that the report now includes the integration of carbon emission reduction targets and support for renewable solar and wind energies on board vessels. 102931 fine-tune None None 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:37:31_6 However, we believe there is still much work to be done. however we believe there is still much work to be done. 102931 fine-tune None None 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:37:31_11 I would ask Members to show some 20 vision' and vote for the rapporteur's amendment, which recognises that these measures sit squarely alongside our wider strategic objectives around CO 2 reduction and the Europe 2020 project. i would ask members to show some twenty twenty vision' and vote for the rapporteur's amendment which recognises that these measures sit squarely alongside our wider strategic objectives around co two reduction and the europe two thousand and twenty project. 102931 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 33, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 40, 6], ['CARDINAL', 33, 6]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-11:19:19_1 I enquired in 2007 of the UK Marine and Fisheries Agency how many fish were being caught in British waters. i enquired in two thousand and seven of the uk marine and fisheries agency how many fish were being caught in british waters. 28497 fine-tune [['NORP', 92, 7], ['ORG', 26, 30], ['DATE', 14, 4]] [['NORP', 110, 7], ['ORG', 44, 30], ['DATE', 14, 22]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-11:19:19_0 Mr President, it should not surprise anybody that the EU wants to integrate maritime policy, just as it intends to integrate everything else across Europe in every aspect of life and public policy. mr president it should not surprise anybody that the eu wants to integrate maritime policy just as it intends to integrate everything else across europe in every aspect of life and public policy. 28497 fine-tune [['LOC', 148, 6], ['GPE', 54, 2]] [['LOC', 146, 6], ['GPE', 53, 2]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-11:19:19_4 So the UK no longer has its own territorial waters. so the uk no longer has its own territorial waters. 28497 fine-tune [['GPE', 7, 2]] [['GPE', 7, 2]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-11:33:11_1 i think she should be very pleased that thirty seven speakers contributed to the debate. indeed we had a very lively debate which has thrown up fresh ideas to encourage us to aim even higher in terms of the maritime policies that we pursue. 101443 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 40, 12]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-11:33:11_7 I turn now to a number of specific questions raised. i turn now to a number of specific questions raised. 101443 fine-tune None None 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-11:33:11_5 Furthermore, maritime surveillance is an important new initiative, which is set to engineer a huge change in all future actions by maritime authorities at sea and aims to install a common information sharing environment for the EU maritime domain. furthermore maritime surveillance is an important new initiative which is set to engineer a huge change in all future actions by maritime authorities at sea and aims to install a common information sharing environment for the eu maritime domain. 101443 fine-tune [['GPE', 228, 2]] [['GPE', 226, 2]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-11:33:11_11 The proposal will be accompanied by a detailed report that will also include the outcome of our ex post impact assessment relating to the IMO decision, as well as possible measures that the Commission could take to mitigate undesired impacts on the sector. the proposal will be accompanied by a detailed report that will also include the outcome of our ex post impact assessment relating to the imo decision as well as possible measures that the commission could take to mitigate undesired impacts on the sector. 101443 fine-tune [['ORG', 138, 3]] [['ORG', 138, 3]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-11:33:11_22 I believe that we can now pursue the implementation of all future maritime initiatives with renewed vigour and confidence. i believe that we can now pursue the implementation of all future maritime initiatives with renewed vigour and confidence. 101443 fine-tune None None 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-11:33:11_13 The EU is aware of different situations in sea basins and is developing appropriate strategies for each sea basin, tailored to specific needs. the eu is aware of different situations in sea basins and is developing appropriate strategies for each sea basin tailored to specific needs. 101443 fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 4, 2]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-11:33:11_23 Thank you and my apologies to the interpreters if I was speaking too quickly. thank you and my apologies to the interpreters if i was speaking too quickly. 101443 fine-tune None None 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-11:33:11_2 We must manage the finances of the EU concerning maritime issues in the context of the European Commission's proposal for a regulation to finance the integrated maritime policy in 2011, and 2013. The purpose of the proposed funding, namely of EUR 50 million, is to continue the work undertaken since 2007 to remove policy barriers and to unleash synergies by bridging all policies that impact on the sea, such as transport, fisheries, customs and marine we must manage the finances of the eu concerning maritime issues in the context of the european commission's proposal for a regulation to finance the integrated maritime policy in two thousand. and eleven two thousand and twelve and two thousand and thirteen the purpose of the proposed funding namely of eur fifty million is to continue the work undertaken since two thousand and seven to remove policy barriers and to unleash synergies by bridging all policies that impact on the sea such as transport fisheries customs and marine 101443 fine-tune [['DATE', 294, 10], ['MONEY', 243, 14], ['DATE', 190, 4], ['DATE', 180, 4], ['ORG', 87, 19], ['GPE', 35, 2]] [['DATE', 358, 28], ['MONEY', 305, 17], ['DATE', 233, 25], ['DATE', 205, 23], ['DATE', 180, 24], ['ORG', 87, 19], ['GPE', 35, 2]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-11:33:11_4 The Commission looks forward to working with Parliament on the timely entry into force of this regulation so that we can implement our future integrated maritime policy actions. the commission looks forward to working with parliament on the timely entry into force of this regulation so that we can implement our future integrated maritime policy actions. 101443 fine-tune [['ORG', 45, 10]] [['ORG', 45, 10]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-11:33:11_8 On sulphur emissions, the Commission is fully aware of the concerns expressed by industry groups about the impacts that may occur due to the new marine fuel quality standards adopted by the IMO in on sulphur emissions the commission is fully aware of the concerns expressed by industry groups about the impacts that may occur due to the new marine fuel quality standards adopted by the imo in. 101443 fine-tune [['ORG', 190, 3]] [['ORG', 189, 3]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-11:27:04_5 The sector connects the Irish economy with the rest of Europe and the rest of the world. the sector connects the irish economy with the rest of europe and the rest of the world. 2125 fine-tune [['LOC', 55, 6], ['NORP', 24, 5]] [['LOC', 55, 6], ['NORP', 24, 5]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:40:23_1 I do not, however, support the resurrection of the concept of a European coastguard. i do not however support the resurrection of the concept of a european coastguard. 4546 fine-tune [['NORP', 64, 8]] [['NORP', 62, 8]] 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:40:23_4 I believe it is far too expensive at a time of financial stringency. i believe it is far too expensive at a time of financial stringency. 4546 fine-tune None None 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:40:23_6 can i also mention in this context the impact of offshore wind wave and tidal energy projects together with the designation of marine protected areas mpas on inshore and artisanal fisheries? 4546 fine-tune None None 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:40:23_7 We cannot simply draw lines on maps designating vast areas of inshore waters as MPAs or for renewable energy. we cannot simply draw lines on maps designating vast areas of inshore waters as mpas or for renewable energy. 4546 fine-tune None None 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:40:23_8 Small scale fishermen cannot be arbitrarily displaced without full consultation. small scale fishermen cannot be arbitrarily displaced without full consultation. 4546 fine-tune None None 20101021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101021-10:40:23_9 The designation of such areas must be a bottom up and not a top down process, and it must involve stakeholder consultation. the designation of such areas must be a bottom up and not a top down process and it must involve stakeholder consultation. 4546 fine-tune None None 20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-19:51:58_0 madam president last march the ecdpc and the who released data showing that new tb cases and deaths in the fifty three countries of the who european region declined each year by. 106202 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 165, 9], ['NORP', 140, 8], ['ORG', 136, 3], ['CARDINAL', 107, 11], ['ORG', 45, 3], ['ORG', 31, 5], ['DATE', 16, 10]] 20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-19:51:58_3 Of greater concern is that this increase coincides with persistently high rates of drug resistant TB, which threatens progress towards eliminating TB by of greater concern is that this increase coincides with persistently high rates of drug resistant tb which threatens progress towards eliminating tb by. 106202 fine-tune None None 20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-19:51:58_5 In my opinion, national governments should rapidly implement screening programmes in order to identify those people in need of treatment. in my opinion national governments should rapidly implement screening programmes in order to identify those people in need of treatment. 106202 fine-tune None None 20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-20:27:37_21 We have no chance to solve only through instruments of health ministers. we have no chance to solve only through instruments of health ministers. None fine-tune None None 20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-19:27:10_42 on Development. This consensus commits us to invest in preventing and combatting communicable diseases and securing affordable medicines and on development. this consensus commits us to invest in preventing and combatting communicable diseases and securing affordable medicines and None fine-tune None None 20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-20:16:58_4 TB, for example, is one of the most seriously neglected and underestimated health, human rights and poverty problems of our era. tb for example is one of the most seriously neglected and underestimated health human rights and poverty problems of our era. 124970 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 20, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 18, 3]] 20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-20:16:58_8 We have the responsibility to do more and, in particular, we need to address the taboos that surround infectious diseases. we have the responsibility to do more and in particular we need to address the taboos that surround infectious diseases. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-20:16:58_11 Not to work together, and not to consider everyone, is not an option. We should not only consider curing people by treatment but also comprehensively implement preventive measures to ensure that fewer people become infected. not to work together and not to consider everyone is not an option. we should not only consider curing people by treatment but also comprehensively implement preventive measures to ensure that fewer people become infected. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-20:16:58_12 The impact of these diseases on overall health status and socioeconomic well being, especially of the most vulnerable, is vast. the impact of these diseases on overall health status and socioeconomic well being especially of the most vulnerable is vast. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-20:16:58_13 Inaction and inadequate action are no longer acceptable. inaction and inadequate action are no longer acceptable. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-20:16:58_15 These infectious diseases are a major threat to the rights of the child, adolescents, women and their families, and the social impacts are disproportionate, while the stigma is devastating. these infectious diseases are a major threat to the rights of the child adolescents women and their families and the social impacts are disproportionate while the stigma is devastating. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-20:16:58_16 We have the opportunity to act, but we need all together to act now. we have the opportunity to act but we need all together to act now. 124970 fine-tune None None 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:23:43_10 must fulfil economic and financial policy conditions to be agreed between the EU and Ukraine in a memorandum of understanding. must fulfil economic and financial policy conditions to be agreed between the eu and ukraine in a memorandum of understanding. None fine-tune [['GPE', 85, 7], ['GPE', 78, 2]] [['GPE', 85, 7], ['GPE', 78, 2]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:55:14_2 Ukraine needs to go on with its reforms, the most crucial ones being the fight against corruption, reforming the security forces and the taxation system, and making the business environment better. ukraine needs to go on with its reforms the most crucial ones being the fight against corruption reforming the security forces and the taxation system and making the business environment better. 129073 fine-tune [['GPE', 0, 7]] [['GPE', 0, 7]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:55:14_5 Therefore the sanctions against Russia must be prolonged until the Minsk Agreements are fully implemented. therefore the sanctions against russia must be prolonged until the minsk agreements are fully implemented. 129073 fine-tune [['LAW', 67, 16], ['GPE', 32, 6]] [['LAW', 67, 16], ['GPE', 32, 6]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:39:56_3 one eighty three billion a billion will go to the people of ukraine and eur. 1403 fine-tune [] [['LOC', 72, 3], ['GPE', 60, 7], ['CARDINAL', 25, 9], ['CARDINAL', 0, 24]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:39:56_5 That cannot be allowed to happen, so the Commission must monitor this money very closely. that cannot be allowed to happen so the commission must monitor this money very closely. 1403 fine-tune None None 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:39:56_1 However, I think it is vital that we do not just give the money, but that we insist, as the Commission has indicated it will, that human rights reforms are genuine in Ukraine, that corruption is properly tackled in Ukraine, that democracy is properly embedded in Ukraine and, above all, that the money does not end up in the pockets of oligarchs. however i think it is vital that we do not just give the money but that we insist as the commission has indicated it will that human rights reforms are genuine in ukraine that corruption is properly tackled in ukraine that democracy is properly embedded in ukraine and above all that the money does not end up in the pockets of oligarchs. 1403 fine-tune [['GPE', 263, 7], ['GPE', 215, 7], ['GPE', 167, 7]] [['GPE', 257, 7], ['GPE', 210, 7], ['GPE', 163, 7]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:20:34_10 That was one reason why a colleague asked if the Minister is sure that the people of Ukraine will keep up with and support the pace of the reforms. that was one reason why a colleague asked if the minister is sure that the people of ukraine will keep up with and support the pace of the reforms. 124759 fine-tune [['GPE', 85, 7], ['CARDINAL', 9, 3]] [['GPE', 85, 7], ['CARDINAL', 9, 3]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:20:34_16 Of course, I have heard critics say that we are not sure whether the money will be used transparently or whether there are enough incentives for reform in the report. of course i have heard critics say that we are not sure whether the money will be used transparently or whether there are enough incentives for reform in the report. 124759 fine-tune None None 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:20:34_5 Ukraine needs our unity in order to sustain clear reasoning for their reforms. Just yesterday, we had an opportunity to talk to the Ukrainian Minister of the Economy. ukraine needs our unity in order to sustain clear reasoning for their reforms. just yesterday we had an opportunity to talk to the ukrainian minister of the economy. 124759 fine-tune [['NORP', 132, 9], ['DATE', 84, 9], ['GPE', 0, 7]] [['NORP', 131, 9], ['DATE', 84, 9], ['GPE', 0, 7]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:20:34_7 Fighting the oligarchic structures, battling corruption and addressing inefficiency in the public sector are just a few of the points that he raised. fighting the oligarchic structures battling corruption and addressing inefficiency in the public sector are just a few of the points that he raised. 124759 fine-tune None None 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:20:34_12 Our foes would rejoice if they saw us disunited and would use it for their propaganda. our foes would rejoice if they saw us disunited and would use it for their propaganda. 124759 fine-tune None None 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:20:34_9 It is chilling to imagine any of our countries going through those sorts of reforms, actually changing dramatically many fields of life that people were accustomed to. it is chilling to imagine any of our countries going through those sorts of reforms actually changing dramatically many fields of life that people were accustomed to. 124759 fine-tune None None 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:20:34_8 It seemed to me that even the critics should have been convinced that Ukraine is doing its utmost to reform itself. it seemed to me that even the critics should have been convinced that ukraine is doing its utmost to reform itself. 124759 fine-tune [['GPE', 70, 7]] [['GPE', 70, 7]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:20:34_15 If we want the country, which is still fighting for its territory, to be able to stabilise its budget and economy, we have to agree on providing the funds as soon as possible. if we want the country which is still fighting for its territory to be able to stabilise its budget and economy we have to agree on providing the funds as soon as possible. 124759 fine-tune None None 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:20:34_6 He gave us a cold but clear overview on the reforms that his Ministry and the Government are undertaking. he gave us a cold but clear overview on the reforms that his ministry and the government are undertaking. 124759 fine-tune None None 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:20:34_2 1.8 billion of macro financial aid to Ukraine, which will be the biggest financial package given by the European Union to any third country. one eight billion of macro financial aid to ukraine which will be the biggest financial package given by the european union to any third country. 124759 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 126, 5], ['GPE', 104, 14], ['GPE', 38, 7], ['CARDINAL', 0, 11]] [['ORDINAL', 131, 5], ['GPE', 109, 14], ['GPE', 44, 7], ['CARDINAL', 0, 17]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:20:34_19 When the situation in Ukraine stabilises, and I want to believe that it will, we will come back to the debate on how we can help Ukraine on its path to reform. when the situation in ukraine stabilises and i want to believe that it will we will come back to the debate on how we can help ukraine on its path to reform. 124759 fine-tune [['GPE', 129, 7], ['GPE', 22, 7]] [['GPE', 127, 7], ['GPE', 22, 7]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:20:34_4 It has to be noted that our friends as well as our adversaries are looking for cracks in our unity. it has to be noted that our friends as well as our adversaries are looking for cracks in our unity. 124759 fine-tune None None 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:20:34_20 Dear colleagues, I call on you to support this report as presented without amendments, and to demonstrate our resolution to stand by Ukraine. dear colleagues i call on you to support this report as presented without amendments and to demonstrate our resolution to stand by ukraine. 124759 fine-tune [['GPE', 133, 7]] [['GPE', 131, 7]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:20:34_11 We were reassured that, with a clear message from Europe that Europe is standing by them, the people will support and understand the need for reform. we were reassured that with a clear message from europe that europe is standing by them the people will support and understand the need for reform. 124759 fine-tune [['LOC', 62, 6], ['LOC', 50, 6]] [['LOC', 61, 6], ['LOC', 49, 6]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-19:01:19_6 As you know, amendments to the Commission proposal could trigger a second reading and significantly delay the adoption process. as you know amendments to the commission proposal could trigger a second reading and significantly delay the adoption process. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 67, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 66, 6]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:52:04_2 Ukraine is facing massive liquidity problems. Ukraine is on the verge of bankruptcy, and I am absolutely certain that the bankruptcy of Ukraine would be worse than a full scale invasion of Ukraine. ukraine is facing massive liquidity problems. ukraine is on the verge of bankruptcy and i am absolutely certain that the bankruptcy of ukraine would be worse than a full scale invasion of ukraine. 96876 fine-tune [['GPE', 189, 7], ['GPE', 136, 7], ['GPE', 46, 7], ['GPE', 0, 7]] [['GPE', 188, 7], ['GPE', 135, 7], ['GPE', 46, 7], ['GPE', 0, 7]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:52:04_5 When you are at war, you do not reform the state and save up for winter at the same time. when you are at war you do not reform the state and save up for winter at the same time. 96876 fine-tune None None 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:49:17_1 First, we should provide support to a neighbouring country which is struggling with a massive economic and humanitarian crisis and is the victim of outright military aggression from Russia. first we should provide support to a neighbouring country which is struggling with a massive economic and humanitarian crisis and is the victim of outright military aggression from russia. 28394 fine-tune [['GPE', 182, 6], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['GPE', 181, 6], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:49:17_2 This is not only our moral obligation, it is also a very sensible political decision because we are providing support to a pro European, pro reform and democratic government and, in this way, we contribute to our own security. this is not only our moral obligation it is also a very sensible political decision because we are providing support to a pro european pro reform and democratic government and in this way we contribute to our own security. 28394 fine-tune [['NORP', 127, 8]] [['NORP', 126, 8]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:49:17_4 It is also a sign of our sense of responsibility for stability in the region. it is also a sign of our sense of responsibility for stability in the region. 28394 fine-tune None None 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:49:17_6 Having said that, I have to call on the Commission to make sure that the money is spent on support for the reform process and on state building in Ukraine because we have to make sure that this assistance benefits all the people of Ukraine. having said that i have to call on the commission to make sure that the money is spent on support for the reform process and on state building in ukraine because we have to make sure that this assistance benefits all the people of ukraine. 28394 fine-tune [['GPE', 232, 7], ['GPE', 147, 7]] [['GPE', 231, 7], ['GPE', 146, 7]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:42:21_2 It is our responsibility, as partners and allies of Ukraine, to provide financial support but it is also our responsibility to help Ukraine with long term rather than short term solutions. it is our responsibility as partners and allies of ukraine to provide financial support but it is also our responsibility to help ukraine with long term rather than short term solutions. 124697 fine-tune [['GPE', 132, 7], ['GPE', 52, 7]] [['GPE', 130, 7], ['GPE', 51, 7]] 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:42:21_3 These solutions are reforms reforms to restore confidence by reinforcing the rule of law, tackling corruption and taking measures to improve the business environment. these solutions are reforms reforms to restore confidence by reinforcing the rule of law tackling corruption and taking measures to improve the business environment. 124697 fine-tune None None 20150325-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150325-18:42:21_4 My country, Estonia, went through these painful reforms for the long term benefits of a sustainable future. my country estonia went through these painful reforms for the long term benefits of a sustainable future. 124697 fine-tune [['GPE', 12, 7]] [['GPE', 11, 7]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:23:38_5 The Israeli Government has a clear commitment to applying these standards. the israeli government has a clear commitment to applying these standards. 28126 fine-tune [['NORP', 4, 7]] [['NORP', 4, 7]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:23:38_10 We judged it on its own merits and approved it. we judged it on its own merits and approved it. 28126 fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:23:38_9 Remember that we had an agreement and a debate on an agreement with Palestine quite recently actually and at that time we had the courage not to do what we are doing here. remember that we had an agreement and a debate on an agreement with palestine quite recently actually and at that time we had the courage not to do what we are doing here. 28126 fine-tune [['GPE', 68, 9]] [['GPE', 68, 9]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:23:38_7 But sadly this House has managed to hijack this question and make it into another part of the Israeli Palestinian conflict to the detriment of patients throughout Europe. but sadly this house has managed to hijack this question and make it into another part of the israeli palestinian conflict to the detriment of patients throughout europe. 28126 fine-tune [['LOC', 163, 6], ['NORP', 102, 11], ['NORP', 94, 7]] [['LOC', 163, 6], ['NORP', 102, 11], ['NORP', 94, 7]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:23:38_6 That is what it is all about. that is what it is all about. 28126 fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:40:01_5 It is important to mention today that there are instruments in place to detect cases of abuse. it is important to mention today that there are instruments in place to detect cases of abuse. 28276 fine-tune [['DATE', 27, 5]] [['DATE', 27, 5]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:40:01_2 We all know that this protocol has been under consideration in the European Parliament for more than two years. we all know that this protocol has been under consideration in the european parliament for more than two years. 28276 fine-tune [['DATE', 101, 9], ['ORG', 67, 19]] [['DATE', 101, 9], ['ORG', 67, 19]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:12:50_12 The ALDE Group hopes the answer to this oral question will provide clarity so that we can put the protocol to a vote. the alde group hopes the answer to this oral question will provide clarity so that we can put the protocol to a vote. 96945 fine-tune [['ORG', 4, 10]] [['ORG', 4, 10]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:12:50_14 However, with or without this protocol, I once again urge the Israeli Government to stop the illegal settlements and to move closer to the EU and the international community. however with or without this protocol i once again urge the israeli government to stop the illegal settlements and to move closer to the eu and the international community. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 139, 2], ['NORP', 62, 7]] [['GPE', 137, 2], ['NORP', 60, 7]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:12:50_10 If nothing else, the procedural journey that this protocol has made through the EU makes us all less credible, and that is not what we need. if nothing else the procedural journey that this protocol has made through the eu makes us all less credible and that is not what we need. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 80, 2]] [['GPE', 79, 2]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:12:50_7 However, to appropriately address the serious problem of the illegal settlements that the current government of Israel continues to build, this may not be the tool. however to appropriately address the serious problem of the illegal settlements that the current government of israel continues to build this may not be the tool. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 112, 6]] [['GPE', 111, 6]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:12:50_9 To start with this protocol means we are turning procedures upside down and that will have an adverse effect. to start with this protocol means we are turning procedures upside down and that will have an adverse effect. 96945 fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:12:50_5 Clearly the EU has a responsibility to lead in protecting and promoting universal human rights worldwide. clearly the eu has a responsibility to lead in protecting and promoting universal human rights worldwide. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 12, 2]] [['GPE', 12, 2]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:12:50_3 When we talk about the technical implementation of a protocol to a trade agreement, some context and background are important, as it is undeniable that the political discussions have taken the upper hand in this House when dealing with this dossier. when we talk about the technical implementation of a protocol to a trade agreement some context and background are important as it is undeniable that the political discussions have taken the upper hand in this house when dealing with this dossier. 96945 fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:12:50_4 When it comes to Israel or the Middle East peace process, we have to be careful not to be so divisive ourselves that we become part of the problem instead of the solution. when it comes to israel or the middle east peace process we have to be careful not to be so divisive ourselves that we become part of the problem instead of the solution. 96945 fine-tune [['LOC', 31, 11], ['GPE', 17, 6]] [['LOC', 31, 11], ['GPE', 17, 6]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:12:50_8 We either have to use the conditionality at Association Agreement level or find other ways. we either have to use the conditionality at association agreement level or find other ways. 96945 fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:12:50_6 We believe trade agreements are an important lever and I think we should not shy away from firmly invoking conditionality clauses, especially those on human rights. we believe trade agreements are an important lever and i think we should not shy away from firmly invoking conditionality clauses especially those on human rights. 96945 fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:12:50_0 Mr President, today we are discussing the oral question that seeks to clarify in a binding way appropriate measures to ensure that the EU will not import medicines or other pharmaceutical products from the Occupied Territories. mr president today we are discussing the oral question that seeks to clarify in a binding way appropriate measures to ensure that the eu will not import medicines or other pharmaceutical products from the occupied territories. 96945 fine-tune [['LOC', 206, 20], ['GPE', 135, 2]] [['LOC', 205, 20], ['GPE', 134, 2]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:12:50_13 It is then up to Members of this House to vote according to their conscience, as we always do, even on difficult and politicised issues. it is then up to members of this house to vote according to their conscience as we always do even on difficult and politicised issues. 96945 fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:12:50_15 Getting by on a day by day basis is not the same as a sustainable two state solution, which moves further away with every settlement built. getting by on a day by day basis is not the same as a sustainable two state solution which moves further away with every settlement built. 96945 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 66, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 66, 3]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:44:57_1 it goes beyond the concrete and entirely justified questions which have been posed to the Commission today in relation to the legal and constitutional concerns about ACAA. it goes beyond the concrete and entirely justified questions which have been posed to the commission today in relation to the legal and constitutional concerns about acaa. 97344 fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:44:57_4 A number of MEPs argue in favour, because they say that EU patients would have access to a broader range of generic and branded medicines. a number of meps argue in favour because they say that eu patients would have access to a broader range of generic and branded medicines. 97344 fine-tune [['NORP', 56, 2]] [['NORP', 55, 2]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:44:57_2 This debate is not a technical debate, it is a political debate, and the heart of the question again which we come back to time and again on international trade agreements and related aspects here in Parliament is whether the commitments in words to human rights by the European Parliament and the EU will last when faced with commercial interests of European big business and also, in this case, when faced with a political agenda of support for Israel. this debate is not a technical debate it is a political debate and the heart of the question again which we come back to time and again on international trade agreements and related aspects here in parliament is whether the commitments in words to human rights by the european parliament and the eu will last when faced with commercial interests of european big business and also in this case when faced with a political agenda of support for israel. 97344 fine-tune [['GPE', 447, 6], ['NORP', 351, 8], ['GPE', 298, 2], ['ORG', 270, 19], ['ORG', 200, 10]] [['GPE', 443, 6], ['NORP', 349, 8], ['GPE', 296, 2], ['ORG', 268, 19], ['ORG', 198, 10]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:01:51_7 therefore while not defining it its scope of application is the same as set out in article eighty three of the association agreement. None fine-tune [] [['LAW', 83, 20]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:01:51_1 outstanding issues regarding the Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance between Israel and the EU. outstanding issues regarding the agreement on conformity assessment and acceptance between israel and the eu. None fine-tune [['LAW', 33, 75]] [['LAW', 33, 75]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:01:51_25 The Commission is presently working on a modification of the system, including the publication of a list of settlement codes, which will increase awareness of EU importers and will allow customs authorities to verify these declarations more effectively. the commission is presently working on a modification of the system including the publication of a list of settlement codes which will increase awareness of eu importers and will allow customs authorities to verify these declarations more effectively. None fine-tune [['GPE', 159, 2]] [['GPE', 157, 2]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:01:51_23 of course the commission could also use existing means under the association agreement to ensure that israel implements the acaa. turning to the two thousand and five technical arrangement which allows the eu to identify and deny preferential treatment under the association agreement to goods produced in areas beyond israel's pre one thousand nine hundred and sixty seven borders it must be recalled that preferential treatment in terms of customs tariffs is an entirely different issue to conformity assessment and that the origin of the product fully keeps its relevance when the certified product is to enter the territory of the eu. None fine-tune [] [['GPE', 635, 2], ['DATE', 328, 45], ['GPE', 319, 6], ['GPE', 206, 2], ['DATE', 145, 21], ['LAW', 124, 4], ['GPE', 102, 6]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:01:51_3 Its objective is to eliminate barriers to trade, through allowing products covered by the agreement to enter the markets of the parties without additional conformity assessment procedures, resulting in mutual recognition of conformity assessment and inspection results, which will reduce costs and time for economic operators. its objective is to eliminate barriers to trade through allowing products covered by the agreement to enter the markets of the parties without additional conformity assessment procedures resulting in mutual recognition of conformity assessment and inspection results which will reduce costs and time for economic operators. None fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:01:51_14 For practical reasons, and for reasons of compliance with WTO's non discrimination rules, these agreements cannot discriminate or exclude on the basis of origin. for practical reasons and for reasons of compliance with wto's non discrimination rules these agreements cannot discriminate or exclude on the basis of origin. None fine-tune [['ORG', 58, 3]] [['ORG', 57, 3]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:01:51_24 There have been cases of abuse, which have been detected and tackled appropriately, but they are few and insignificant in volume of trade. there have been cases of abuse which have been detected and tackled appropriately but they are few and insignificant in volume of trade. None fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:01:51_19 According to information received from Israeli authorities and NGOs, there is currently no pharmaceutical production in Israeli settlements. according to information received from israeli authorities and ngos there is currently no pharmaceutical production in israeli settlements. None fine-tune [['NORP', 120, 7], ['NORP', 39, 7]] [['NORP', 119, 7], ['NORP', 39, 7]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:01:51_8 As it results from international obligations of the EU and as confirmed by the European Court of Justice in 2010 in the Brita case, the EU does not recognise Israeli jurisdiction over the territories placed under Israeli administration after as it results from international obligations of the eu and as confirmed by the european court of justice in two thousand and ten in the brita case the eu does not recognise israeli jurisdiction over the territories placed under israeli administration after. None fine-tune [['NORP', 213, 7], ['NORP', 158, 7], ['GPE', 136, 2], ['ORG', 120, 5], ['DATE', 108, 4], ['ORG', 79, 25], ['GPE', 52, 2]] [['NORP', 228, 7], ['NORP', 173, 7], ['GPE', 151, 2], ['ORG', 136, 5], ['DATE', 112, 16], ['ORG', 79, 25], ['GPE', 52, 2]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:35:20_0 Mr President, I also thank Commissioner De Gucht for his very clear answers, though they only confirmed what we already knew. mr president i also thank commissioner de gucht for his very clear answers though they only confirmed what we already knew. 4529 fine-tune [['PERSON', 40, 8]] [['PERSON', 39, 8]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:35:20_1 It is time to get on and vote on this agreement. it is time to get on and vote on this agreement. 4529 fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:35:20_2 Two years of discussion in committee has been a delaying tactic. As Commissioner De Gucht said, the objective of the ACAA is to eliminate barriers to trade by reducing costs and delays. two years of discussion in committee has been a delaying tactic. as commissioner de gucht said the objective of the acaa is to eliminate barriers to trade by reducing costs and delays. 4529 fine-tune [['LAW', 117, 4], ['PERSON', 81, 8], ['DATE', 0, 9]] [['LAW', 116, 4], ['PERSON', 81, 8], ['DATE', 0, 9]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:35:20_4 You are doing consumers and patients no favours on choice and price of medicines. you are doing consumers and patients no favours on choice and price of medicines. 4529 fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:35:20_5 I hope that, if there are Palestinian pharmaceutical products, they will also benefit from easier export to the EU under this protocol. i hope that if there are palestinian pharmaceutical products they will also benefit from easier export to the eu under this protocol. 4529 fine-tune [['GPE', 112, 2], ['NORP', 26, 11]] [['GPE', 110, 2], ['NORP', 25, 11]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:35:20_6 On the question of trade and human rights, I have no hesitation whatsoever in criticising settlements or administrative detention by Israel or the many human rights breaches by the two Palestinian administrations. on the question of trade and human rights i have no hesitation whatsoever in criticising settlements or administrative detention by israel or the many human rights breaches by the two palestinian administrations. 4529 fine-tune [['NORP', 185, 11], ['CARDINAL', 181, 3], ['GPE', 133, 6]] [['NORP', 184, 11], ['CARDINAL', 180, 3], ['GPE', 132, 6]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:35:20_7 Trade is not at the expense of human rights. trade is not at the expense of human rights. 4529 fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:35:20_8 I have to say, as Vice Chair of the US delegation, that has never stopped me criticising human rights problems like rendition in Guantánamo in the United States and it will not stop me on Israel either. i have to say as vice chair of the us delegation that has never stopped me criticising human rights problems like rendition in guantnamo in the united states and it will not stop me on israel either. 4529 fine-tune [['GPE', 188, 6], ['GPE', 147, 13], ['FAC', 129, 10], ['NORP', 36, 2]] [['GPE', 185, 6], ['GPE', 144, 13], ['FAC', 127, 9], ['NORP', 35, 2]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:22:48_2 Namely it is about trying to impose our political views on Israel through trade leverages. namely it is about trying to impose our political views on israel through trade leverages. 33990 fine-tune [['GPE', 59, 6]] [['GPE', 59, 6]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:22:48_3 This did not work in the past, and will definitely not work in the future. this did not work in the past and will definitely not work in the future. 33990 fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:47:31_3 Contrary to what colleagues have been saying today, it is not the greatest democracy in the Middle East. contrary to what colleagues have been saying today it is not the greatest democracy in the middle east. 1403 fine-tune [['LOC', 92, 11], ['DATE', 45, 5]] [['LOC', 91, 11], ['DATE', 45, 5]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:54:21_1 On the other hand I think the political stance of the European Union with respect to Israel is clear we do not recognise the settlements. We have to apply the existing legislation with respect to the settlements in the way that has been voted upon and the same goes for possible additional legislation on the other hand i think the political stance of the european union with respect to israel is clear we do not recognise the settlements. we have to apply the existing legislation with respect to the settlements in the way that has been voted upon and the same goes for possible additional legislation None fine-tune [['GPE', 85, 6], ['GPE', 54, 14]] [['GPE', 85, 6], ['GPE', 54, 14]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:54:21_4 What I have been doing is giving you the assurances that in good faith I can give you. what i have been doing is giving you the assurances that in good faith i can give you. None fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:26:51_3 Let us be coherent about how we tackle the suffering in the Occupied Territories and the increased trade benefits we give to Israel. let us be coherent about how we tackle the suffering in the occupied territories and the increased trade benefits we give to israel. 1403 fine-tune [['GPE', 125, 6], ['LOC', 60, 20]] [['GPE', 125, 6], ['LOC', 60, 20]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:26:51_5 More trade and easier trade should never be at the expense of upholding our commitments to human rights. more trade and easier trade should never be at the expense of upholding our commitments to human rights. 1403 fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:26:51_6 The collective punishment of Gaza is unacceptable and until serious steps are taken by Israel to comply with international law, I strongly oppose this upgrade. I hope that the Commission is able to give detailed answers on how the CAA would function in practice and how we would ensure that products manufactured in the settlements do not fall under the scope of the protocol. the collective punishment of gaza is unacceptable and until serious steps are taken by israel to comply with international law i strongly oppose this upgrade. i hope that the commission is able to give detailed answers on how the caa would function in practice and how we would ensure that products manufactured in the settlements do not fall under the scope of the protocol. 1403 fine-tune [['GPE', 87, 6], ['GPE', 29, 4]] [['GPE', 87, 6], ['GPE', 29, 4]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:18:50_2 ACAA is a purely technical agreement and has become a highly politicised one as part of an Israel bashing exercise which does nothing to facilitate access to high quality and affordable pharmaceutical products for our European consumers. acaa is a purely technical agreement and has become a highly politicised one as part of an israel bashing exercise which does nothing to facilitate access to high quality and affordable pharmaceutical products for our european consumers. 4521 fine-tune [['NORP', 218, 8], ['GPE', 91, 6], ['LAW', 0, 4]] [['NORP', 218, 8], ['GPE', 91, 6], ['LAW', 0, 4]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:30:03_1 How much better to recognise that here is a country of nearly eight million people with a standard of living higher than many EU Member States. how much better to recognise that here is a country of nearly eight million people with a standard of living higher than many eu member states. 4513 fine-tune [['GPE', 126, 2], ['CARDINAL', 62, 13]] [['GPE', 126, 2], ['CARDINAL', 62, 13]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:30:03_4 How much the Palestinians could learn and benefit from this if they were given the opportunity by their own leaders, if they recognised the right of Israel to exist, ended terrorism and hostility and moved forward in a positive spirit with negotiation of a two state solution. how much the palestinians could learn and benefit from this if they were given the opportunity by their own leaders if they recognised the right of israel to exist ended terrorism and hostility and moved forward in a positive spirit with negotiation of a two state solution. 4513 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 257, 3], ['GPE', 149, 6], ['NORP', 13, 12]] [['CARDINAL', 255, 3], ['GPE', 148, 6], ['NORP', 13, 12]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:30:03_5 Those seeking to pick holes in the EU Israel CAA protocol should ask themselves a simple question do we want to bring about peace and prosperity for Palestinians or do we wish to condemn another generation to a life of poverty, hardship and insecurity? those seeking to pick holes in the eu israel caa protocol should ask themselves a simple question do we want to bring about peace and prosperity for palestinians or do we wish to condemn another generation to a life of poverty hardship and insecurity? 4513 fine-tune [['NORP', 149, 12], ['LAW', 35, 22]] [['NORP', 149, 12], ['LAW', 35, 22]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:33:28_2 On the one hand, we have the legal issues. on the one hand we have the legal issues. 112071 fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:33:28_3 Does the Commission consider that it has the legal authority to reject or geographically restrict the territorial scope of the agreement? does the commission consider that it has the legal authority to reject or geographically restrict the territorial scope of the agreement? 112071 fine-tune None None 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:33:28_6 But at the same time as the Commission provides the legal clarifications, I have to ask myself, irrespective of the legal arguments, is it coherent or credible for the EU to consistently and forcefully criticise the Israeli authorities? but at the same time as the commission provides the legal clarifications i have to ask myself irrespective of the legal arguments is it coherent or credible for the eu to consistently and forcefully criticise the israeli authorities? 112071 fine-tune [['NORP', 216, 7], ['GPE', 168, 2]] [['NORP', 213, 7], ['GPE', 165, 2]] 20120703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20120703-19:49:20_2 Many patients in the EU do not have access to proper treatment for diseases, especially those suffering from rare diseases. many patients in the eu do not have access to proper treatment for diseases especially those suffering from rare diseases. 38420 fine-tune [['GPE', 21, 2]] [['GPE', 21, 2]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-11:18:57_7 Every tonne of CO2 that is emitted today will remain in the atmosphere for over a hundred years. every tonne of co two that is emitted today will remain in the atmosphere for over a hundred years. 96955 fine-tune [['DATE', 80, 15], ['DATE', 35, 5]] [['DATE', 83, 15], ['DATE', 38, 5]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-11:18:57_9 We can have a green economy. we can have a green economy. 96955 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-11:18:57_17 A strong vote from this Parliament tomorrow will send a message to businesses, to farmers, to industry, to consumers, and to voters and the young people of Europe that we are serious about climate change. It is a compromise, sure, but it is one that we have to make and the political groups here are committed to it. a strong vote from this parliament tomorrow will send a message to businesses to farmers to industry to consumers and to voters and the young people of europe that we are serious about climate change. it is a compromise sure but it is one that we have to make and the political groups here are committed to it. 96955 fine-tune [['LOC', 156, 6], ['ORG', 24, 10]] [['LOC', 152, 6], ['ORG', 24, 10]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-11:18:57_6 The damage continues to be done to the whole planet. the damage continues to be done to the whole planet. 96955 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_4 The task before us goes beyond the choices that individuals privately make. This is about industries and it is about governments making the right choices and taking concrete measures. This is our moment for action. the task before us goes beyond the choices that individuals privately make. this is about industries and it is about governments making the right choices and taking concrete measures. this is our moment for action. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_15 We pushed for more compliance checks, yes we pushed for more compliance checks yes; 124970 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_2 We know today that climate change is affecting every country in every continent. we know today that climate change is affecting every country in every continent. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_13 This Parliament must have a progressive and ambitious stand on these measures, closing loopholes and making sure that Member States reduce their emissions this parliament must have a progressive and ambitious stand on these measures closing loopholes and making sure that member states reduce their emissions; 124970 fine-tune [['ORG', 5, 10]] [['ORG', 5, 10]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_6 We need to end once and for all the free ride that polluters have been given. This is not a technical debate but I believe that this is a human rights debate because our citizens and our children have a right to a cleaner world. we need to end once and for all the free ride that polluters have been given. this is not a technical debate but i believe that this is a human rights debate because our citizens and our children have a right to a cleaner world. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_17 Unlike the Commissioner, we know that this can be done and we want to be ambitious and we want to have something that really works. unlike the commissioner we know that this can be done and we want to be ambitious and we want to have something that really works. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_20 This is our opportunity to really show that we are ready to stand up to the occasion. this is our opportunity to really show that we are ready to stand up to the occasion. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_8 I am proud that this political group was part of a group that stopped the attempts to water down this legislation. i am proud that this political group was part of a group that stopped the attempts to water down this legislation. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_19 We believe that we have the means to stop this devastation but we need to have the political will to do so. we believe that we have the means to stop this devastation but we need to have the political will to do so. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_21 It is no longer time for watering down legislation, because we can make a positive impact. it is no longer time for watering down legislation because we can make a positive impact. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_9 This is what we worked hard to achieve in the effort sharing regulation. this is what we worked hard to achieve in the effort sharing regulation. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_7 As Socialists and Democrats, we believe that it is our duty to respond properly to our planet's greatest challenge with determination and honesty. as socialists and democrats we believe that it is our duty to respond properly to our planet's greatest challenge with determination and honesty. 124970 fine-tune [['NORP', 18, 9], ['NORP', 3, 10]] [['NORP', 18, 9], ['NORP', 3, 10]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_10 There are no excuses our economy will die if our ecosystems collapse. there are no excuses our economy will die if our ecosystems collapse. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_5 We had the opportunity to make serious policies with the emissions trading scheme and this is our opportunity now with this regulation. we had the opportunity to make serious policies with the emissions trading scheme and this is our opportunity now with this regulation. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_14 ensuring also that all sectors contribute to a proper reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. ensuring also that all sectors contribute to a proper reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:21:26_12 I would say to the Commissioner that we need to think now if we want to ensure our future and we need to have a long term perspective. i would say to the commissioner that we need to think now if we want to ensure our future and we need to have a long term perspective. 124970 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:33:57_11 two thousand and fifty the eu's climate and energy policies keep perpetuating the same misguided path continuing to be the solo leader in the futile battle against climate change whereas the usa and others are acting in favour of progress and prosperity. 106202 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 191, 3], ['GPE', 27, 2], ['DATE', 0, 22]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:33:57_13 my party and i oppose the eu climate and energy policy. 106202 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 26, 2]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:33:57_6 The aim of this proposal is to deliver, in the relevant sectors, 30 emissions reductions by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. the aim of this proposal is to deliver in the relevant sectors thirty emissions reductions by two thousand and thirty compared to two thousand and five levels. 106202 fine-tune [['DATE', 109, 4], ['DATE', 92, 4], ['CARDINAL', 65, 2]] [['DATE', 130, 21], ['DATE', 94, 23], ['CARDINAL', 63, 6]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:33:57_4 Once again, we are expanding and strengthening its remit. once again we are expanding and strengthening its remit. 106202 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:33:57_3 However, in this instance, the project is one of the biggest threats to European industry and competitiveness. however in this instance the project is one of the biggest threats to european industry and competitiveness. 106202 fine-tune [['NORP', 72, 8]] [['NORP', 70, 8]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:33:57_5 This time the European Commission proposal, Climate Action Regulation implementing the Paris Agreement, covers all sectors that currently fall outside the EU emission trading system, with particular regard to transport, waste, environment and agriculture. this time the european commission proposal climate action regulation implementing the paris agreement covers all sectors that currently fall outside the eu emission trading system with particular regard to transport waste environment and agriculture. 106202 fine-tune [['GPE', 155, 2], ['LAW', 87, 15], ['ORG', 14, 19]] [['GPE', 153, 2], ['LAW', 86, 15], ['ORG', 14, 19]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:33:57_9 consistent with these goals the paris agreement also requires that zero net emissions must be achieved in the second half of this century. 106202 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 110, 27], ['CARDINAL', 67, 4], ['LAW', 32, 15]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:33:57_1 In the UK, we would say that this amounted to flogging a dead horse. in the uk we would say that this amounted to flogging a dead horse. 106202 fine-tune [['GPE', 7, 2]] [['GPE', 7, 2]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:33:57_12 the sole effect that this huge burden of climate regulation is going to have is to exacerbate the crisis already being experienced by european union industries that are forced to move offshore taking their emissions and their jobs with them. 106202 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 134, 14]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:31:11_12 We improved the Commission's proposal. we improved the commission's proposal. 96725 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:31:11_1 I very much regret this because he really put a lot of effort into this file and it is a pity that he cannot be here. Our thoughts are certainly with him. Secondly, I would like to say that it is a bit strange that tomorrow we are going to discuss Trump withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and today we are going to discuss our own actions. I can tell you that the Greens tried to link those two discussions. i very much regret this because he really put a lot of effort into this file and it is a pity that he cannot be here. our thoughts are certainly with him. secondly i would like to say that it is a bit strange that tomorrow we are going to discuss trump withdrawing from the paris agreement and today we are going to discuss our own actions. i can tell you that the greens tried to link those two discussions. 96725 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 393, 3], ['NORP', 366, 6], ['DATE', 295, 5], ['LAW', 275, 15], ['PERSON', 248, 5], ['DATE', 215, 8], ['ORDINAL', 155, 8]] [['CARDINAL', 392, 3], ['NORP', 365, 6], ['DATE', 294, 5], ['LAW', 274, 15], ['PERSON', 247, 5], ['DATE', 214, 8], ['ORDINAL', 155, 8]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:31:11_9 We are creating loopholes loopholes in the legislation so that this minus 40 is not even really minus we are creating loopholes loopholes in the legislation so that this minus forty is not even really minus. 96725 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 68, 8]] [['CARDINAL', 68, 11]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:31:11_5 That is really my main criticism, too, in this Parliament. that is really my main criticism too in this parliament. 96725 fine-tune [['ORG', 47, 10]] [['ORG', 45, 10]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:31:11_11 The Commission's proposal had too many loopholes. the commission's proposal had too many loopholes. 96725 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:49:40_3 We are doing a lot of work on climate—smart agriculture, but there is only so far we can go. we are doing a lot of work on climatesmart agriculture but there is only so far we can go. 28115 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:49:40_7 1.7 billion in terms of purchasing carbon. one seven billion in terms of purchasing carbon. 28115 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 0, 11]] [['CARDINAL', 0, 17]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:49:40_6 We know that we have to do more, but what I would ask colleagues to understand is the situation where we do not have heavy industry, we have a large agricultural sector and we need much more flexibility on this issue, because farmers are concerned that the cost of this at the moment if we look at the calculations would be over EUR we know that we have to do more but what i would ask colleagues to understand is the situation where we do not have heavy industry we have a large agricultural sector and we need much more flexibility on this issue because farmers are concerned that the cost of this at the moment if we look at the calculations would be over eur. 28115 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:49:40_2 I know, Commissioner, that you are fully familiar with our problems in Ireland, because we have a strong and large agricultural sector. i know commissioner that you are fully familiar with our problems in ireland because we have a strong and large agricultural sector. 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 71, 7]] [['GPE', 69, 7]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:26:41_1 We have a lot of political imbalances, we have a lot of environmental imbalances and we have a lot of economic imbalances, and they all act together. we have a lot of political imbalances we have a lot of environmental imbalances and we have a lot of economic imbalances and they all act together. 114268 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:26:41_4 interconnected. interconnected. 114268 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_18 We must recognise the specific situation of the farming sector and ensure that they can continue to produce but protect at the same time. we must recognise the specific situation of the farming sector and ensure that they can continue to produce but protect at the same time. 96955 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_4 Even though we know that many US states, cities and businesses are continuing or even scaling up climate action and green investment. even though we know that many us states cities and businesses are continuing or even scaling up climate action and green investment. 96955 fine-tune [['GPE', 30, 2]] [['GPE', 30, 2]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_10 As a result of this work, ALDE, the EPP and ECR groups agreed to table a set of joint amendments that will do three things firstly, maintain the strength and emissions trajectory adopted by the ENVI Committee. as a result of this work alde the epp and ecr groups agreed to table a set of joint amendments that will do three things firstly maintain the strength and emissions trajectory adopted by the envi committee. 96955 fine-tune [['ORG', 194, 14], ['ORDINAL', 123, 7], ['CARDINAL', 110, 5], ['ORG', 44, 3], ['ORG', 36, 3], ['ORG', 26, 4]] [['ORG', 191, 14], ['ORDINAL', 121, 7], ['CARDINAL', 108, 5], ['ORG', 42, 3], ['ORG', 34, 3], ['ORG', 25, 4]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_14 At the same time, we must maintain a strong driver for energy efficient and clean transport. at the same time we must maintain a strong driver for energy efficient and clean transport. 96955 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_8 I applaud that the groups here in the European Parliament have decided to unanimously give a strong signal to the international community that it will support this report in plenary tomorrow. i applaud that the groups here in the european parliament have decided to unanimously give a strong signal to the international community that it will support this report in plenary tomorrow. 96955 fine-tune [['DATE', 182, 8], ['ORG', 38, 19]] [['DATE', 182, 8], ['ORG', 38, 19]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_12 Secondly, it will increase the optional use of forest credits from 119 million to 280 million tons, which will help build the business case for forest based climate measures. secondly it will increase the optional use of forest credits from one hundred and nineteen million to two hundred and eighty million tons which will help build the business case for forest based climate measures. 96955 fine-tune [['QUANTITY', 82, 16], ['CARDINAL', 67, 11], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['QUANTITY', 102, 35], ['CARDINAL', 66, 32], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_0 Mr President, the most powerful signal that the European Parliament can give is that it is serious about tackling climate change and is taking real action implementing the Paris Agreement by passing the climate action regulation tomorrow. mr president the most powerful signal that the european parliament can give is that it is serious about tackling climate change and is taking real action implementing the paris agreement by passing the climate action regulation tomorrow. 96955 fine-tune [['DATE', 229, 8], ['LAW', 172, 15], ['ORG', 48, 19]] [['DATE', 228, 8], ['LAW', 171, 15], ['ORG', 47, 19]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_6 But, thankfully, China has restated their strong commitment to the Paris Agreement and President Macron has announced that France will do more compared to earlier commitments. but thankfully china has restated their strong commitment to the paris agreement and president macron has announced that france will do more compared to earlier commitments. 96955 fine-tune [['GPE', 123, 6], ['PERSON', 97, 6], ['LAW', 67, 15], ['GPE', 17, 5]] [['GPE', 121, 6], ['PERSON', 95, 6], ['LAW', 65, 15], ['GPE', 15, 5]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_1 It deals with almost two thirds of all greenhouse gases emitted across the EU. it deals with almost two thirds of all greenhouse gases emitted across the eu. 96955 fine-tune [['GPE', 75, 2], ['CARDINAL', 21, 10]] [['GPE', 75, 2], ['CARDINAL', 21, 10]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_7 So, with or without Trump, climate action and green investment under the Paris Agreement must move ahead. so with or without trump climate action and green investment under the paris agreement must move ahead. 96955 fine-tune [['LAW', 73, 15], ['PERSON', 20, 5]] [['LAW', 71, 15], ['PERSON', 19, 5]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_15 Thirdly, we will give better support to lower—income Member States that have reduced their emissions significantly in earlier years. thirdly we will give better support to lowerincome member states that have reduced their emissions significantly in earlier years. 96955 fine-tune [['DATE', 118, 13], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] [['DATE', 116, 13], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_13 In the long term, our forests are crucial to build the zero carbon economy. in the long term our forests are crucial to build the zero carbon economy. 96955 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_17 Farming is also covered in this regulation, and we will include special support for climate—efficient farmers. farming is also covered in this regulation and we will include special support for climateefficient farmers. 96955 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_19 The compromises reached will represent a balance between delivering on the EU's commitments on the one hand, and providing fairness for all Member States and regulating the regulated sectors on the other. the compromises reached will represent a balance between delivering on the eu's commitments on the one hand and providing fairness for all member states and regulating the regulated sectors on the other. 96955 fine-tune [['GPE', 75, 2]] [['GPE', 75, 2]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_3 However, last week President Trump announced that he would withdraw the United States from the Paris climate change agreement. however last week president trump announced that he would withdraw the united states from the paris climate change agreement. 96955 fine-tune [['LAW', 95, 30], ['GPE', 72, 13], ['PERSON', 29, 5]] [['LAW', 94, 30], ['GPE', 71, 13], ['PERSON', 28, 5]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:07:40_5 This is sending a dreadful signal to the rest of the world. this is sending a dreadful signal to the rest of the world. 96955 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:55:57_0 Mr President, I am sceptical in many ways towards the European Union, but on this, I think it is a challenge that we should meet. mr president i am sceptical in many ways towards the european union but on this i think it is a challenge that we should meet. 124985 fine-tune [['GPE', 54, 14]] [['GPE', 53, 14]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:55:57_4 There can be benefits if we meet this challenge there can be benefits in producing our proteins locally, rather than bringing them thousands of kilometres across an ocean there can be benefits if we meet this challenge; there can be benefits in producing our proteins locally rather than bringing them thousands of kilometres across an ocean; 124985 fine-tune [['QUANTITY', 131, 23]] [['QUANTITY', 131, 23]] 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:55:57_5 there can be benefits in recycling the animal manure and reusing the energy and the fertiliser, saving on heavy use of energy in chemical fertilisers. there can be benefits in recycling the animal manure and reusing the energy and the fertiliser saving on heavy use of energy in chemical fertilisers. 124985 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:55:57_6 There can be use in reusing water. there can be use in reusing water. 124985 fine-tune None None 20170613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170613-10:55:57_8 This can all bring benefits to the farming community, and we need to sell it to people by showing that there will be financial benefits locally, because if we produce locally, people can stay locally and everyone is happy and the planet benefits. this can all bring benefits to the farming community and we need to sell it to people by showing that there will be financial benefits locally because if we produce locally people can stay locally and everyone is happy and the planet benefits. 124985 fine-tune None None 20131211-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131211-18:12:00_16 In particular, the Commission will now proceed with the codification of the regulations concerned by the adoption of the two Omnibus packages. in particular the commission will now proceed with the codification of the regulations concerned by the adoption of the two omnibus packages. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 121, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 120, 3]] 20131211-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131211-18:12:00_10 Let me assure you that the Commission has acted as expediently as possible in order to reach this point. It would also be fair to say that, with the adoption of both regulations, the EU trade policy framework is undergoing another major shift. let me assure you that the commission has acted as expediently as possible in order to reach this point. it would also be fair to say that with the adoption of both regulations the eu trade policy framework is undergoing another major shift. None fine-tune [['GPE', 183, 2]] [['GPE', 181, 2]] 20131211-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131211-18:12:00_14 While streamlining our decision making processes, we will be able to act in a more timely manner, gaining further credibility on the international stage. while streamlining our decision making processes we will be able to act in a more timely manner gaining further credibility on the international stage. None fine-tune None None 20131211-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131211-18:12:00_12 This is a major achievement. this is a major achievement. None fine-tune None None 20131211-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131211-18:12:00_5 The text in front of you is fully in line with the outcome of the trilogue and is fully supported by the Commission. the text in front of you is fully in line with the outcome of the trilogue and is fully supported by the commission. None fine-tune None None 20131211-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131211-18:12:00_9 We will also agree that a number of concessions have been needed on all sides in order to reach a compromise. we will also agree that a number of concessions have been needed on all sides in order to reach a compromise. None fine-tune None None 20131211-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131211-18:12:00_7 As we all know, arriving at this point in the legislative process has not been easy. It has taken a long time as we all know arriving at this point in the legislative process has not been easy. it has taken a long time; None fine-tune None None 20131211-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131211-18:12:00_15 I would also like to confirm the declarations made by the Commission as part of the trilogue. i would also like to confirm the declarations made by the commission as part of the trilogue. None fine-tune None None 20131211-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131211-18:12:00_13 Having the new procedures in place will allow us to act swiftly to implement the common commercial policy and assist EU operators more efficiently. having the new procedures in place will allow us to act swiftly to implement the common commercial policy and assist eu operators more efficiently. None fine-tune [['GPE', 117, 2]] [['GPE', 117, 2]] 20131211-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131211-18:12:00_17 As agreed, this process will be initiated by 1 June 2014 at the latest, further improving the legibility of the new legal framework for all stakeholders. Let me close by thanking again, on behalf of Commissioner De Gucht, the rapporteurs and Parliament as a whole for your engagement on this important file. as agreed this process will be initiated by one june two thousand and fourteen at the latest further improving the legibility of the new legal framework for all stakeholders. let me close by thanking again on behalf of commissioner de gucht the rapporteurs and parliament as a whole for your engagement on this important file. None fine-tune [['ORG', 242, 10], ['PERSON', 212, 8], ['DATE', 45, 11]] [['ORG', 261, 10], ['PERSON', 232, 8], ['DATE', 44, 34]] 20131211-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131211-18:12:00_11 With the Lisbon Treaty and the rules governing implementing powers in place, we have managed to find a new institutional balance that will govern the adoption of implementing and delegated acts in the area of trade policy. with the lisbon treaty and the rules governing implementing powers in place we have managed to find a new institutional balance that will govern the adoption of implementing and delegated acts in the area of trade policy. None fine-tune [['LAW', 9, 13]] [['LAW', 9, 13]] 20131211-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131211-18:27:43_3 Finally, let me conclude by stressing our appreciation for the sense of urgency that the European Parliament attached to these two files, especially now, in times of intense legislative activity. finally let me conclude by stressing our appreciation for the sense of urgency that the european parliament attached to these two files especially now in times of intense legislative activity. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 127, 3], ['ORG', 89, 19]] [['CARDINAL', 126, 3], ['ORG', 88, 19]] 20131211-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131211-18:27:43_1 By adopting these two regulations, the European Commission looks forward to implementing the new rules in early 2014 and to activating the decision making procedures and communication channels as established under the new framework. by adopting these two regulations the european commission looks forward to implementing the new rules in early two thousand and fourteen and to activating the decision making procedures and communication channels as established under the new framework. None fine-tune [['DATE', 106, 10], ['ORG', 39, 19], ['CARDINAL', 18, 3]] [['DATE', 105, 31], ['ORG', 38, 19], ['CARDINAL', 18, 3]] 20131211-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131211-18:27:43_0 Mr President, without entering into much detail, let me stress that by adopting this interinstitutional agreement, the Commission will now be able to react even more swiftly to defend European interests, working at the same time and in strengthened cooperation and contribution with the institutional partners. mr president without entering into much detail let me stress that by adopting this interinstitutional agreement the commission will now be able to react even more swiftly to defend european interests working at the same time and in strengthened cooperation and contribution with the institutional partners. None fine-tune [['NORP', 184, 8]] [['NORP', 181, 8]] 20131211-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131211-18:27:43_2 With the new structure in place, we will continue to monitor the functioning of the system in order to make it more effective and intelligible for our citizens. with the new structure in place we will continue to monitor the functioning of the system in order to make it more effective and intelligible for our citizens. None fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:32:27_1 It is true that Turkey has made progress recently in the field of women's rights. it is true that turkey has made progress recently in the field of women's rights. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 16, 6]] [['GPE', 16, 6]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:32:27_5 I feel that the Turkish Government could take further action in order to prevent early forced marriages, as well as taking more action on the more recent issues of honour suicides or honour killings. i feel that the turkish government could take further action in order to prevent early forced marriages as well as taking more action on the more recent issues of honour suicides or honour killings. 4521 fine-tune [['NORP', 16, 7]] [['NORP', 16, 7]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:15:51_0 Mr President, in this age of austerity when governments across the world and across the EU are having to tighten their belts and cut spending, it is important that we come up with initiatives for growth, and give confidence to our electorate that we are seeking ways for growth to create jobs. mr president in this age of austerity when governments across the world and across the eu are having to tighten their belts and cut spending it is important that we come up with initiatives for growth and give confidence to our electorate that we are seeking ways for growth to create jobs. 33569 fine-tune [['GPE', 88, 2]] [['GPE', 87, 2]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:39:38_4 Indeed, it asserts that, instead of harmonising criminal law across the EU, it may be more prudent to improve mutual recognition. indeed it asserts that instead of harmonising criminal law across the eu it may be more prudent to improve mutual recognition. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 72, 2]] [['GPE', 70, 2]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:39:38_2 It is much more experienced, and thus better equipped, to tackle crime in the UK and beyond. it is much more experienced and thus better equipped to tackle crime in the uk and beyond. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 78, 2]] [['GPE', 76, 2]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:39:38_0 Mr President, the report recognises that criminal law is a highly sensitive policy area, and many Member States feel that their own individual criminal justice systems should continue to serve them best. mr president the report recognises that criminal law is a highly sensitive policy area and many member states feel that their own individual criminal justice systems should continue to serve them best. 96920 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:39:38_1 This is particularly relevant for my Member State, the UK, where the criminal justice system dates back nearly 140 years. this is particularly relevant for my member state the uk where the criminal justice system dates back nearly one hundred and forty years. 96920 fine-tune [['DATE', 111, 9], ['GPE', 55, 2]] [['DATE', 109, 27], ['GPE', 54, 2]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:14:51_3 I backed this report and I welcome the paragraphs that call for a better exchange of best practice between Member States and an improvement in cooperation between the Commission and the Member States, as I feel that this can only lead to a smoother functioning of the single market, which is, after all, the greatest prize of EU membership. i backed this report and i welcome the paragraphs that call for a better exchange of best practice between member states and an improvement in cooperation between the commission and the member states as i feel that this can only lead to a smoother functioning of the single market which is after all the greatest prize of eu membership. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 326, 2]] [['GPE', 322, 2]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:14:51_1 This year we celebrate the 20 anniversary of the adoption of the Single Market Act and the organisation of the Single Market Forum. this year we celebrate the twenty anniversary of the adoption of the single market act and the organisation of the single market forum. 4521 fine-tune [['EVENT', 111, 19], ['LAW', 65, 17], ['CARDINAL', 27, 2], ['DATE', 0, 9]] [['EVENT', 115, 19], ['LAW', 69, 17], ['CARDINAL', 27, 6], ['DATE', 0, 9]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:14:51_2 Although we have come a long way, it is still of vital importance that the legislation that is in place for businesses, as well as consumers, is effective. although we have come a long way it is still of vital importance that the legislation that is in place for businesses as well as consumers is effective. 4521 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:19:54_0 Mr President, I cautiously welcome the report on the 2020 perspective for women in Turkey as it recognises the progress that Turkey has made in women's rights and it also highlights the continued work that needs to be carried out from now on. mr president i cautiously welcome the report on the two thousand and twenty perspective for women in turkey as it recognises the progress that turkey has made in women's rights and it also highlights the continued work that needs to be carried out from now on. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 125, 6], ['GPE', 83, 6], ['DATE', 53, 4]] [['GPE', 143, 6], ['GPE', 101, 6], ['DATE', 52, 23]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:19:54_6 Given that Turkey is a candidate country to join the EU, it is even more important for it to meet the Copenhagen criteria before EU membership is achieved. given that turkey is a candidate country to join the eu it is even more important for it to meet the copenhagen criteria before eu membership is achieved. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 129, 2], ['GPE', 53, 2], ['GPE', 11, 6]] [['GPE', 128, 2], ['GPE', 53, 2], ['GPE', 11, 6]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:19:54_4 it is disturbing to learn that thirty nine of turkish women have apparently encountered some form of physical violence during their adult lives. 96920 fine-tune [] [['NORP', 46, 7], ['CARDINAL', 31, 11]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:19:54_3 Despite the progress that has been made, violence against women continues and so further efforts need to be made. despite the progress that has been made violence against women continues and so further efforts need to be made. 96920 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:19:54_5 I therefore support the Turkish Government and call on it to adopt a zero tolerance policy towards violence against women. i therefore support the turkish government and call on it to adopt a zero tolerance policy towards violence against women. 96920 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 69, 4], ['NORP', 24, 7]] [['CARDINAL', 69, 4], ['NORP', 24, 7]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:19:54_1 It is encouraging to hear that Turkey has newly appointed a Minister for Family and Social Policies who has stated that women's rights and gender equality will be one of the government's priorities. it is encouraging to hear that turkey has newly appointed a minister for family and social policies who has stated that women's rights and gender equality will be one of the government's priorities. 96920 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 163, 3], ['GPE', 31, 6]] [['CARDINAL', 163, 3], ['GPE', 31, 6]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:22:23_4 We need to follow it up vigorously. we need to follow it up vigorously. 28117 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:22:23_1 I especially welcome paragraph 11 which calls on the Turkish Government to investigate the phenomenon of honour suicides. i especially welcome paragraph eleven which calls on the turkish government to investigate the phenomenon of honour suicides. 28117 fine-tune [['NORP', 53, 7], ['CARDINAL', 31, 2]] [['NORP', 57, 7], ['CARDINAL', 31, 6]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:22:23_3 I welcome that paragraph 11, for example, calls for further research on this. i welcome that paragraph eleven for example calls for further research on this. 28117 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 25, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 25, 6]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:22:23_5 I voted against paragraph i voted against paragraph. 28117 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:11:30_3 It is important to continue to highlight areas that need greater attention to ensure that all EU citizens can benefit from the single market. it is important to continue to highlight areas that need greater attention to ensure that all eu citizens can benefit from the single market. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 94, 2]] [['GPE', 94, 2]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:11:30_1 It is of concern that only 11 Member States have reached the 1 transposition deficit target that was set by the European Council itself. it is of concern that only eleven member states have reached the one transposition deficit target that was set by the european council itself. 96920 fine-tune [['ORG', 112, 16], ['CARDINAL', 61, 1], ['CARDINAL', 27, 2]] [['ORG', 118, 16], ['CARDINAL', 65, 3], ['CARDINAL', 27, 6]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:11:30_0 Mr President, I voted in favour of this report on the internal market scoreboard, as the scoreboard itself has proved to be a valuable tool in identifying key areas of improvement for Member States with respect to the progress they are making in transposing internal market legislation. mr president i voted in favour of this report on the internal market scoreboard as the scoreboard itself has proved to be a valuable tool in identifying key areas of improvement for member states with respect to the progress they are making in transposing internal market legislation. 96920 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:11:30_4 The single market is the most effective tool we have for restoring growth across the EU in these current economically difficult times. the single market is the most effective tool we have for restoring growth across the eu in these current economically difficult times. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 85, 2]] [['GPE', 85, 2]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:30:07_0 Mr President, I voted in favour of this resolution because I believe that the European Union should use its influence to support the cause of women in Turkey and promote women's rights in accordance with the Charter of European Rights. mr president i voted in favour of this resolution because i believe that the european union should use its influence to support the cause of women in turkey and promote women's rights in accordance with the charter of european rights. 96824 fine-tune [['LAW', 208, 26], ['GPE', 151, 6], ['GPE', 78, 14]] [['LAW', 207, 26], ['GPE', 150, 6], ['GPE', 77, 14]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:30:07_3 The accession process is valuable in itself and we must assist accession countries in implementing laws which are consistent with our principles and values, although I have to say that there are Member States where few women are in politics and in high level decision making positions, so we also have to work in our own Member States. the accession process is valuable in itself and we must assist accession countries in implementing laws which are consistent with our principles and values although i have to say that there are member states where few women are in politics and in high level decision making positions so we also have to work in our own member states. 96824 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:30:07_4 Coming back to Turkey, women are active members of their communities and must be involved in the decision making process in all areas. coming back to turkey women are active members of their communities and must be involved in the decision making process in all areas. 96824 fine-tune [['GPE', 15, 6]] [['GPE', 15, 6]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:30:07_5 Increased political participation for approximately half of the Turkish population will only increase the country's wealth and its democratic credentials. increased political participation for approximately half of the turkish population will only increase the country's wealth and its democratic credentials. 96824 fine-tune [['NORP', 64, 7], ['CARDINAL', 52, 4]] [['NORP', 64, 7], ['CARDINAL', 52, 4]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:28:50_1 both in identifying Turkey's progress and in detailing where more work needs to be done. I welcome the tone of the report, which is neither hectoring nor lecturing, and identifies this as clearly a work in progress. I particularly welcome progress in Turkey in the areas of health and education for women and children. The appointment of a Minister for Family and Social Policies is a good sign, and I have been very impressed by her strong public assurances that the Turkish Government is continuing to escalate the issue of women's rights up its agenda. both in identifying turkey's progress and in detailing where more work needs to be done. i welcome the tone of the report which is neither hectoring nor lecturing and identifies this as clearly a work in progress. i particularly welcome progress in turkey in the areas of health and education for women and children. the appointment of a minister for family and social policies is a good sign and i have been very impressed by her strong public assurances that the turkish government is continuing to escalate the issue of women's rights up its agenda. 96956 fine-tune [['NORP', 468, 7], ['GPE', 251, 6], ['GPE', 20, 6]] [['NORP', 465, 7], ['GPE', 249, 6], ['GPE', 20, 6]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:28:50_2 Of course there is a long way to go, but we should be encouraging the Turkish Government to continue on this trajectory. of course there is a long way to go but we should be encouraging the turkish government to continue on this trajectory. 96956 fine-tune [['NORP', 70, 7]] [['NORP', 69, 7]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:35:56_1 Whilst we see increasing problems with cross border crime, including people trafficking and cyber crime, which both in their own special ways add to the total sum of human misery, we must be careful to develop a very proportionate response. whilst we see increasing problems with cross border crime including people trafficking and cyber crime which both in their own special ways add to the total sum of human misery we must be careful to develop a very proportionate response. 96956 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:35:56_3 I am particularly keen on strengthening the international links and making sure that the communications between Member States are improved. i am particularly keen on strengthening the international links and making sure that the communications between member states are improved. 96956 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:35:56_4 There should be no excuse for failure on the basis of lack of information. However, there is also much that I cannot support there should be no excuse for failure on the basis of lack of information. however there is also much that i cannot support; 96956 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:56:32_0 Mr President, I welcome the report on strengthening the rights of vulnerable consumers as it will give those consumers an added degree of protection when purchasing goods and products across the EU. mr president i welcome the report on strengthening the rights of vulnerable consumers as it will give those consumers an added degree of protection when purchasing goods and products across the eu. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 195, 2]] [['GPE', 194, 2]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:56:32_1 The proposals put forward in the report are balanced and sensible, particularly in relation to misleading advertising, unfair contract terms and unfair business practices. the proposals put forward in the report are balanced and sensible particularly in relation to misleading advertising unfair contract terms and unfair business practices. 96920 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:50:32_3 This is always a consideration for my political group, and most particularly for my national delegation of British Conservatives. this is always a consideration for my political group and most particularly for my national delegation of british conservatives. 96956 fine-tune [['NORP', 107, 21]] [['NORP', 106, 21]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:50:32_4 Of course we should look at the implications of creating such EU criminal law, and the political and economic costs, but we know from so much experience that looking at, reviewing and developing an approach so very often turns into an overweening desire to legislate, regulate and impose. of course we should look at the implications of creating such eu criminal law and the political and economic costs but we know from so much experience that looking at reviewing and developing an approach so very often turns into an overweening desire to legislate regulate and impose. 96956 fine-tune [['GPE', 62, 2]] [['GPE', 62, 2]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:50:32_5 I simply cannot support that. Whilst I see that many of the individual issues in this report are well crafted and thoughtful, it simply does not outweigh my belief that each Member State is best placed to make its own decisions. i simply cannot support that. whilst i see that many of the individual issues in this report are well crafted and thoughtful it simply does not outweigh my belief that each member state is best placed to make its own decisions. 96956 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:52:56_1 I felt that the report was an interesting one, the approach was thoughtful and there were certain bits I could agree with. i felt that the report was an interesting one the approach was thoughtful and there were certain bits i could agree with. 4521 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:35:03_1 I strongly believe that corruption, organised crime, terrorism, radicalisation, cyber crime, challenges to border management and illicit trafficking all represent major threats to the internal security of the European Union and to the lives of its citizens. Therefore concrete action must be taken by the relevant bodies in order not only to fight against these threats but also to prevent them. i strongly believe that corruption organised crime terrorism radicalisation cyber crime challenges to border management and illicit trafficking all represent major threats to the internal security of the european union and to the lives of its citizens. therefore concrete action must be taken by the relevant bodies in order not only to fight against these threats but also to prevent them. 96824 fine-tune [['GPE', 209, 14]] [['GPE', 204, 14]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:49:25_1 I support the application of the principle of mutual recognition in practice not so much to extend the scope of EU harmonised law but rather to promote cooperation between judiciaries which must be equally reliable and share the same level of quality and integrity. i support the application of the principle of mutual recognition in practice not so much to extend the scope of eu harmonised law but rather to promote cooperation between judiciaries which must be equally reliable and share the same level of quality and integrity. 96824 fine-tune [['GPE', 112, 2]] [['GPE', 112, 2]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:49:25_2 I would like to make a comment following what I heard from my British colleagues in particular. i would like to make a comment following what i heard from my british colleagues in particular. 96824 fine-tune [['NORP', 62, 7]] [['NORP', 62, 7]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:03:17_2 We need a strategy to protect the rights of vulnerable customers. we need a strategy to protect the rights of vulnerable customers. 28117 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:03:17_5 They look attractive on the surface but, once these fraudulent companies get your credit card details, you are wide open to fraud and exploitation. they look attractive on the surface but once these fraudulent companies get your credit card details you are wide open to fraud and exploitation. 28117 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:03:17_6 I think we need to look very closely in relation to how we protect our vulnerable consumers, because this report is good, it is good start, but we have a long way to go. i think we need to look very closely in relation to how we protect our vulnerable consumers because this report is good it is good start but we have a long way to go. 28117 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:06:21_0 Mr President, I voted for this report on strengthening the rights of vulnerable consumers because I believe it is an important element of creating a single market in Europe which works for the benefit of all citizens and for European business. mr president i voted for this report on strengthening the rights of vulnerable consumers because i believe it is an important element of creating a single market in europe which works for the benefit of all citizens and for european business. 96956 fine-tune [['NORP', 225, 8], ['LOC', 166, 6]] [['NORP', 224, 8], ['LOC', 165, 6]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:06:21_1 We are all vulnerable at some point in our lives, although we may not always wish to acknowledge that, particularly when we see ourselves in our prime. However, the development of the digital economy really does exacerbate this situation. we are all vulnerable at some point in our lives although we may not always wish to acknowledge that particularly when we see ourselves in our prime. however the development of the digital economy really does exacerbate this situation. 96956 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:06:21_2 We are all just one keystroke away from making a bad or a wrong decision as consumers and this can be far more difficult to rectify than such a decision made in a face to face transaction. we are all just one keystroke away from making a bad or a wrong decision as consumers and this can be far more difficult to rectify than such a decision made in a face to face transaction. 96956 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 16, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 16, 3]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:06:21_3 This is particularly the case, as has been mentioned, for young people, but let us not forget the older consumers who, whilst they may be trying to welcome online business into their lives, find it creates specific challenges. this is particularly the case as has been mentioned for young people but let us not forget the older consumers who whilst they may be trying to welcome online business into their lives find it creates specific challenges. 96956 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:06:21_4 This own initiative report sets out a strategy for strengthening the rights of these people, calling on the monitoring of behaviour and the development of specific protection proposals, and I welcome it. this own initiative report sets out a strategy for strengthening the rights of these people calling on the monitoring of behaviour and the development of specific protection proposals and i welcome it. 96956 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-13:07:40_1 I backed the report's assertion that consumers' ability to make the best decision by themselves is optimised in a situation in which they have access to all adequate information which is both comprehensible and easily accessible. i backed the report's assertion that consumers' ability to make the best decision by themselves is optimised in a situation in which they have access to all adequate information which is both comprehensible and easily accessible. 4521 fine-tune None None 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:23:39_0 Mr President, the report on the EU internal security strategy makes a number of sensible recommendations for improving security within the EU to ensure that our citizens are fully protected. mr president the report on the eu internal security strategy makes a number of sensible recommendations for improving security within the eu to ensure that our citizens are fully protected. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 139, 2], ['GPE', 32, 2]] [['GPE', 138, 2], ['GPE', 31, 2]] 20120522-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120522-12:23:39_1 I welcome suggestions to strengthen the EU's internal security strategy in relation to combating the rising threats of terrorism and cross border crime and those relating to natural and man made disasters. i welcome suggestions to strengthen the eu's internal security strategy in relation to combating the rising threats of terrorism and cross border crime and those relating to natural and man made disasters. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 40, 2]] [['GPE', 40, 2]] 20090218-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20090218-23:23:53_7 securing a good balance between research in support of policy and more basic research, reinforcing social science in the work programmes, promoting dissemination of results and encouraging more coordination between national research programmes. securing a good balance between research in support of policy and more basic research reinforcing social science in the work programmes promoting dissemination of results and encouraging more coordination between national research programmes. 36219 fine-tune None None 20090218-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20090218-23:23:53_5 KBBE, and Theme 6 environment. kbbe and theme six environment. 36219 fine-tune [['LAW', 10, 7], ['ORG', 0, 4]] [['LAW', 9, 9], ['ORG', 0, 4]] 20090218-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20090218-23:23:53_6 The annual budget for FP7 will progressively increase during the last three years of the programme and both the fisheries and aquaculture sectors will certainly benefit from this increase. The Commission will pursue its effort to support research in line with the report by giving more visibility to fisheries and aquaculture research in FP7, the annual budget for fp seven will progressively increase during the last three years of the programme and both the fisheries and aquaculture sectors will certainly benefit from this increase. the commission will pursue its effort to support research in line with the report by giving more visibility to fisheries and aquaculture research in fp seven 36219 fine-tune [['ORG', 338, 3], ['DATE', 65, 16], ['ORG', 22, 3]] [['ORG', 343, 8], ['DATE', 70, 16], ['ORG', 22, 8]] 20090218-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20090218-23:23:53_10 They, in turn, will also benefit from improved cooperation and coordination of national research, through the different European Research Area initiatives and within the direction of the common fisheries policy. they in turn will also benefit from improved cooperation and coordination of national research through the different european research area initiatives and within the direction of the common fisheries policy. 36219 fine-tune [['ORG', 120, 22]] [['ORG', 117, 22]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-21:37:45_14 You have to be accountable to the people of Europe, not to me. you have to be accountable to the people of europe not to me. 96674 fine-tune [['LOC', 44, 6]] [['LOC', 44, 6]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-21:37:45_2 The best way to stand up for social rights is to make sure that people can, with a job, take care of their families and of their children. the best way to stand up for social rights is to make sure that people can with a job take care of their families and of their children. 96674 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-21:37:45_4 The Treaty of Lisbon does not need to be repeated. the treaty of lisbon does not need to be repeated. 96674 fine-tune [['LAW', 4, 16]] [['LAW', 4, 16]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-21:37:45_8 Let us see how concretely we can work with Member States to make sure that we remove the obstacles that deprive citizens of jobs, growth and competitiveness. let us see how concretely we can work with member states to make sure that we remove the obstacles that deprive citizens of jobs growth and competitiveness. 96674 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-21:37:45_9 And then you have an ideological position which says let us repeat a thousand times what is already in the text, just to make the point that we stand for social rights. and then you have an ideological position which says let us repeat a thousand times what is already in the text just to make the point that we stand for social rights. 96674 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 67, 10]] [['CARDINAL', 67, 10]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-21:37:45_1 The best way to include the social dimension is to make sure that people have a job. the best way to include the social dimension is to make sure that people have a job. 96674 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-21:37:45_13 I do not understand this position. i do not understand this position. 96674 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-20:54:16_10 The Commission has identified breaches and is going to report to the Council in October on loophole restrictions which have been identified, striving to maximise the economic effects. the commission has identified breaches and is going to report to the council in october on loophole restrictions which have been identified striving to maximise the economic effects. 96674 fine-tune [['DATE', 80, 7], ['ORG', 69, 7]] [['DATE', 80, 7], ['ORG', 69, 7]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-20:54:16_21 Too seldom are proportionality assessments carried out and I do suggest that the Commission clarifies and provides guidance to Member States on how to apply the proportionality test. too seldom are proportionality assessments carried out and i do suggest that the commission clarifies and provides guidance to member states on how to apply the proportionality test. 96674 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-20:54:16_23 The economic needs tests have to be lifted, and unjustified requirements that shut down operators from other Member States have to be removed. the economic needs tests have to be lifted and unjustified requirements that shut down operators from other member states have to be removed. 96674 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-20:54:16_9 I welcome the great job that the Commission has done and in particular the personal commitment of Commissioner Barnier welcome, Commissioner to the policy of non tolerance. i welcome the great job that the commission has done and in particular the personal commitment of commissioner barnier welcome commissioner to the policy of non tolerance. 96674 fine-tune [['PERSON', 111, 7]] [['PERSON', 111, 7]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-20:54:16_13 I do not see these as punitive measures. i do not see these as punitive measures. 96674 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-20:54:16_22 Likewise, I think we have to have a country specific recommendation in the European Semester, in the peer review and also linking to the implementation and full enforcement of the rules of the Services Directive. likewise i think we have to have a country specific recommendation in the european semester in the peer review and also linking to the implementation and full enforcement of the rules of the services directive. 96674 fine-tune [['LAW', 193, 18]] [['LAW', 191, 18]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-20:54:16_6 Is it acceptable to impose higher prices on non residents for rescue packages or for travel? is it acceptable to impose higher prices on non residents for rescue packages or for travel? 96674 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-20:54:16_4 With the service sector accounting for nearly 70 of EU GDP and total employment, it is a pillar of our economy. Progress has been made, but much too slowly and there are still unjustified restrictions and barriers which hamper the movement of services. Is it, for instance, normal that nationality requirements and regional authorisations are still in place in some parts of the EU? with the service sector accounting for nearly seventy of eu gdp and total employment it is a pillar of our economy. progress has been made but much too slowly and there are still unjustified restrictions and barriers which hamper the movement of services. is it for instance normal that nationality requirements and regional authorisations are still in place in some parts of the eu? 96674 fine-tune [['GPE', 379, 2], ['GPE', 52, 2], ['CARDINAL', 46, 2]] [['GPE', 380, 2], ['GPE', 57, 2], ['CARDINAL', 46, 7]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-20:54:16_2 The question still is how many jobs are we losing on a daily basis because the internal market for services is not fully functioning? the question still is how many jobs are we losing on a daily basis because the internal market for services is not fully functioning? 96674 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-21:16:06_2 and growth in the whole European economy. At a time when we are desperate to create more jobs, it is quite clear that growing service businesses take on more people more quickly than any other segment of the economy that has been clearly demonstrated by economic analysis for many years. and growth in the whole european economy. at a time when we are desperate to create more jobs it is quite clear that growing service businesses take on more people more quickly than any other segment of the economy that has been clearly demonstrated by economic analysis for many years. 4538 fine-tune [['NORP', 24, 8]] [['NORP', 24, 8]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-21:16:06_3 It is also clear that the purveyors of services themselves have an energising effect on economies. There are many areas where we need more expertise in computer systems, in marketing, in the Internet, in designing and putting together buildings and in developing and building them. These are all services where we need more active competition. It was very interesting when I led the Committee's mission to Greece the other week you will be interested in this, Madam President that we heard from the trade unions about the lack of competition in the Greek economy and how that was holding back the economy. it is also clear that the purveyors of services themselves have an energising effect on economies. there are many areas where we need more expertise in computer systems in marketing in the internet in designing and putting together buildings and in developing and building them. these are all services where we need more active competition. it was very interesting when i led the committee's mission to greece the other week you will be interested in this madam president that we heard from the trade unions about the lack of competition in the greek economy and how that was holding back the economy. 4538 fine-tune [['NORP', 549, 5], ['DATE', 413, 14], ['GPE', 406, 6]] [['NORP', 545, 5], ['DATE', 410, 14], ['GPE', 403, 6]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-21:16:06_4 We heard from the Minister for Competitiveness how he was setting about dealing with that, and services were absolutely at the heart of his approach. we heard from the minister for competitiveness how he was setting about dealing with that and services were absolutely at the heart of his approach. 4538 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20130910-21:16:06_5 This is something that applies everywhere, colleagues, and something we need to get to grips with. this is something that applies everywhere colleagues and something we need to get to grips with. 4538 fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:38:43_3 Although we generally support the new Greek Government in breaking with the policies of its predecessors and we welcome its anti austerity programmes, we think that there is now a very important opportunity for this new Greek Government to break with the past and revise their policies vis vis Macedonia. although we generally support the new greek government in breaking with the policies of its predecessors and we welcome its anti austerity programmes we think that there is now a very important opportunity for this new greek government to break with the past and revise their policies vis vis macedonia. 124720 fine-tune [['GPE', 294, 9], ['NORP', 220, 5], ['NORP', 38, 5]] [['GPE', 293, 9], ['NORP', 219, 5], ['NORP', 38, 5]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:38:43_5 However, we believe that the promise to continue the talks is not enough now. however we believe that the promise to continue the talks is not enough now. 124720 fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:38:43_7 If they feel unable to do that, they should step down and someone else should do it. if they feel unable to do that they should step down and someone else should do it. 124720 fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:38:43_8 We believe there is much to be built upon in Macedonian politics, but this building needs to be done right now. we believe there is much to be built upon in macedonian politics but this building needs to be done right now. 124720 fine-tune [['NORP', 45, 10]] [['NORP', 45, 10]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:38:43_4 I commend the efforts of our three colleagues in bringing the Macedonian political leaders to the negotiating table. i commend the efforts of our three colleagues in bringing the macedonian political leaders to the negotiating table. 124720 fine-tune [['NORP', 62, 10], ['CARDINAL', 29, 5]] [['NORP', 62, 10], ['CARDINAL', 29, 5]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:27:24_8 The families I talked to had hidden for their lives from a 30—hour firefight and suffered the trauma of witnessing 18 people dead. the families i talked to had hidden for their lives from a thirty hour firefight and suffered the trauma of witnessing eighteen people dead. 2073 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 115, 2], ['DATE', 59, 7]] [['CARDINAL', 119, 8], ['DATE', 59, 11]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:27:24_10 I have repeatedly warned that Europe's failure to start accession talks risks a return to conflict, and this deadly attack is a tragic and urgent reminder that this warning is crying out to be heard. What happened in Kumanovo, and in the country, may not be the direct responsibility of Europe, but if we expect the political parties of the country to exercise their responsibilities and we do expect that then they can reasonably expect Europe to exercise ours. i have repeatedly warned that europe's failure to start accession talks risks a return to conflict and this deadly attack is a tragic and urgent reminder that this warning is crying out to be heard. what happened in kumanovo and in the country may not be the direct responsibility of europe but if we expect the political parties of the country to exercise their responsibilities and we do expect that then they can reasonably expect europe to exercise ours. 2073 fine-tune [['LOC', 438, 6], ['LOC', 287, 6], ['GPE', 217, 8], ['LOC', 30, 6]] [['LOC', 434, 6], ['LOC', 284, 6], ['GPE', 216, 8], ['LOC', 30, 6]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:27:24_5 Fourthly, the reforms in the very areas which have caused concern the judiciary, the media, electoral practices, civil society have already been part of progress reports, action plans and the high level accession dialogue, so that any fresh commitment to address them must demonstrate why this time it will be different. fourthly the reforms in the very areas which have caused concern the judiciary the media electoral practices civil society have already been part of progress reports action plans and the high level accession dialogue so that any fresh commitment to address them must demonstrate why this time it will be different. 2073 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:27:24_9 We all hoped that this was a one off event with no repercussions for inter ethnic relations, but the families told me they believe the event to be linked to the breakdown of political stability. This lack of trust is, in itself, dangerous. we all hoped that this was a one off event with no repercussions for inter ethnic relations but the families told me they believe the event to be linked to the breakdown of political stability. this lack of trust is in itself dangerous. 2073 fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:55:11_1 It is like reviving ghosts of the past, and this has to be investigated, including the allegations that it might have been instigated also even by the Gruevski Government, or even with Russian influence. it is like reviving ghosts of the past and this has to be investigated including the allegations that it might have been instigated also even by the gruevski government or even with russian influence. 97017 fine-tune [['NORP', 185, 7], ['PERSON', 151, 8]] [['NORP', 182, 7], ['PERSON', 149, 8]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:55:11_5 One last thing I would like to call on the European People's Party to stop defending politicians of their own political family who simply have drifted away from the democratic path and from the rule of law. one last thing i would like to call on the european people's party to stop defending politicians of their own political family who simply have drifted away from the democratic path and from the rule of law. 97017 fine-tune [['ORG', 43, 23], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['ORG', 43, 23], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:55:11_3 It is also not an ethnic conflict, which is important to say, and I was very glad to see last Sunday Albanian and Slavic Macedonians demonstrating together peacefully in Skopje, even uniting their flags. it is also not an ethnic conflict which is important to say and i was very glad to see last sunday albanian and slavic macedonians demonstrating together peacefully in skopje even uniting their flags. 97017 fine-tune [['GPE', 170, 6], ['NORP', 114, 18], ['NORP', 101, 8], ['DATE', 89, 11]] [['GPE', 168, 6], ['NORP', 112, 18], ['NORP', 99, 8], ['DATE', 87, 11]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:55:11_4 So this is an important signal that should take us further. so this is an important signal that should take us further. 97017 fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:16:19_26 message. message. None fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:16:19_11 From the outset of the political crisis, the European Union has called for the restoration of normal political dialogue between the main government and opposition parties. from the outset of the political crisis the european union has called for the restoration of normal political dialogue between the main government and opposition parties. None fine-tune [['GPE', 45, 14]] [['GPE', 44, 14]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:16:19_7 Let me now turn to the long term political crisis from which those events cannot be a distraction. let me now turn to the long term political crisis from which those events cannot be a distraction. None fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:16:19_9 We have already said that this is a concrete step towards political accountability and that we hope that this development will contribute to restoring faith in state institutions. In this context we have also followed the two sets of demonstrations that were held in Skopje on Sunday and Monday. we have already said that this is a concrete step towards political accountability and that we hope that this development will contribute to restoring faith in state institutions. in this context we have also followed the two sets of demonstrations that were held in skopje on sunday and monday. None fine-tune [['DATE', 288, 6], ['DATE', 277, 6], ['GPE', 267, 6], ['CARDINAL', 222, 3]] [['DATE', 288, 6], ['DATE', 277, 6], ['GPE', 267, 6], ['CARDINAL', 222, 3]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:16:19_23 The Commission has also sent a team of senior legal experts to look into some of the systemic issues on which the Commission had previously expressed concern. the commission has also sent a team of senior legal experts to look into some of the systemic issues on which the commission had previously expressed concern. None fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:16:19_25 In conclusion our collective approach to this crisis is a good example of how various EU institutions and services can work together using our various tools to deliver a clear European in conclusion our collective approach to this crisis is a good example of how various eu institutions and services can work together using our various tools to deliver a clear european None fine-tune [['NORP', 176, 8], ['GPE', 86, 2]] [['NORP', 176, 8], ['GPE', 86, 2]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:16:19_10 It is important that people were able to freely express their views on both occasions. This was done in a peaceful manner. A calm and appropriate handling from all sides will remain important. it is important that people were able to freely express their views on both occasions. this was done in a peaceful manner. a calm and appropriate handling from all sides will remain important. None fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:16:19_21 We call on the leaders of the country to take their responsibilities seriously and put the interests of the state above those of their parties. In parallel, the European Union has been calling on the relevant authorities to investigate all allegations of potential we call on the leaders of the country to take their responsibilities seriously and put the interests of the state above those of their parties. in parallel the european union has been calling on the relevant authorities to investigate all allegations of potential None fine-tune [['GPE', 161, 14]] [['GPE', 160, 14]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:23:56_4 In this difficult situation we should be clear and decisive in carrying our message of support. in this difficult situation we should be clear and decisive in carrying our message of support. 96651 fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:23:56_11 In a country with such severe challenges, it is important that the democratic institutions and mechanism work. in a country with such severe challenges it is important that the democratic institutions and mechanism work. 96651 fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:23:56_8 There are serious revelations coming from the wire tapping scandal which have to be addressed by the relevant authorities. At the same time, politicians need to address the question of political accountability. there are serious revelations coming from the wire tapping scandal which have to be addressed by the relevant authorities. at the same time politicians need to address the question of political accountability. 96651 fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:23:56_15 Please, let us keep in mind that the European integration processes are in this situation one of the few tools which could help to overcome this crisis. please let us keep in mind that the european integration processes are in this situation one of the few tools which could help to overcome this crisis. 96651 fine-tune [['NORP', 37, 8]] [['NORP', 36, 8]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:23:56_13 It is important that all politicians show responsibility and openness. it is important that all politicians show responsibility and openness. 96651 fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:23:56_14 I mean the politicians in Macedonia, but also the politicians in this very House. i mean the politicians in macedonia but also the politicians in this very house. 96651 fine-tune [['GPE', 26, 9]] [['GPE', 26, 9]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:23:56_12 This concerns especially the parliament, which is the platform for a political dialogue and mechanism for political oversight. this concerns especially the parliament which is the platform for a political dialogue and mechanism for political oversight. 96651 fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:23:56_9 In this situation we have to see reflection, political responsibility and more political dialogue. in this situation we have to see reflection political responsibility and more political dialogue. 96651 fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:42:29_1 He described the violence and killings in the north and he referred to the long running political crisis in the country. he described the violence and killings in the north and he referred to the long running political crisis in the country. 28497 fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:42:29_5 From the European Union's point of view, what is important is that it brings another entry country into its great empire. from the european union's point of view what is important is that it brings another entry country into its great empire. 28497 fine-tune [['GPE', 9, 14]] [['GPE', 9, 14]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:42:29_3 The Commissioner is confident that FYROM can soon be brought back on track in its candidate process in joining the European Union. Indeed, as recently as 11 March this Parliament voted in favour of the progress report on FYROM's entry into the EU. the commissioner is confident that fyrom can soon be brought back on track in its candidate process in joining the european union. indeed as recently as eleven march this parliament voted in favour of the progress report on fyrom's entry into the eu. 28497 fine-tune [['GPE', 244, 2], ['GPE', 221, 5], ['ORG', 168, 10], ['DATE', 154, 8], ['GPE', 115, 14], ['GPE', 35, 5]] [['GPE', 247, 2], ['GPE', 224, 5], ['ORG', 171, 10], ['DATE', 153, 12], ['GPE', 115, 14], ['GPE', 35, 5]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:42:29_4 Like so many countries before it, it does not matter how corrupt or unsuitable FYROM is. like so many countries before it it does not matter how corrupt or unsuitable fyrom is. 28497 fine-tune [['GPE', 79, 5]] [['GPE', 78, 5]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-18:42:29_2 I am sure he understates the seriousness of the nature of the problem, but never mind, because he tells us that the EU is sending legal experts to sort out the systematic problems there. i am sure he understates the seriousness of the nature of the problem but never mind because he tells us that the eu is sending legal experts to sort out the systematic problems there. 28497 fine-tune [['GPE', 116, 2]] [['GPE', 114, 2]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-19:08:05_2 However, today we are facing a very deep political crisis and we should be aware that it is not just a momentous situation it is about very fundamental issues which are enshrined in the European idea. however today we are facing a very deep political crisis and we should be aware that it is not just a momentous situation; it is about very fundamental issues which are enshrined in the european idea. 124852 fine-tune [['NORP', 186, 8], ['DATE', 9, 5]] [['NORP', 186, 8], ['DATE', 8, 5]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-19:08:05_5 This is a very serious problem. I was there on Sunday at the civil rally which gathered in Skopje. this is a very serious problem. i was there on sunday at the civil rally which gathered in skopje. 124852 fine-tune [['GPE', 91, 6], ['DATE', 47, 6]] [['GPE', 91, 6], ['DATE', 47, 6]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-19:08:05_8 As one of the speakers from the students' movement said, it is not about power, but about how the state will be functioning, and this should not be repeated. as one of the speakers from the students' movement said it is not about power but about how the state will be functioning and this should not be repeated. 124852 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 3, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 3, 3]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-19:01:05_4 But my question is this is very much about regional cooperation, about engagement and really practical things that might be changed because of bilateral and multilateral relations. but my question is this is very much about regional cooperation about engagement and really practical things that might be changed because of bilateral and multilateral relations. 124766 fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-19:39:08_1 You allowed one blue card, two blue cards you allowed one blue card two blue cards; 96668 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 27, 3], ['CARDINAL', 12, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 26, 3], ['CARDINAL', 12, 3]] 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-19:39:08_2 a lot of them were not even questions. a lot of them were not even questions. 96668 fine-tune None None 20150520-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150520-19:39:08_5 I came in here, like my colleague over there, in good faith. I wanted to listen to the debate i came in here like my colleague over there in good faith. i wanted to listen to the debate; 96668 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:35:06_14 that I will get to the airport and I will be safe that i will get to the airport and i will be safe; 124706 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:35:06_10 I invite you to have a look at, for example, the connectivity index. i invite you to have a look at for example the connectivity index. 124706 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:35:06_19 So this says what this report is aiming at, and I believe that if we vote for it this is yet another important step in the right direction. so this says what this report is aiming at and i believe that if we vote for it this is yet another important step in the right direction. 124706 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:35:06_3 Well, I am afraid that she cannot recall the deliberations because she did not have the time to join us for one single meeting, otherwise she would know that the social aspects were present from the very beginning. well i am afraid that she cannot recall the deliberations because she did not have the time to join us for one single meeting otherwise she would know that the social aspects were present from the very beginning. 124706 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 108, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 107, 3]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:35:06_9 I am rather in favour of reports that will outline exactly the tools, the instruments with which we will manage to do it. i am rather in favour of reports that will outline exactly the tools the instruments with which we will manage to do it. 124706 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:31:13_14 A number of major airports in the Union and their respective state's authorities has been approached and consulted, in order to have such an arrangement in place. a number of major airports in the union and their respective state's authorities has been approached and consulted in order to have such an arrangement in place. None fine-tune [['GPE', 34, 5]] [['GPE', 34, 5]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:31:13_12 This issue is therefore worth exploring further. this issue is therefore worth exploring further. None fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:31:13_4 It has been estimated that many of the indirect CO2 emissions at airports originate from surface access transport. it has been estimated that many of the indirect co two emissions at airports originate from surface access transport. None fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:31:13_5 Developing important public transport systems is therefore key, both for environmental reasons and for fairer competition between airport modes, and we are pursuing this goal. developing important public transport systems is therefore key both for environmental reasons and for fairer competition between airport modes and we are pursuing this goal. None fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:31:13_7 In recent years, regional airports have begun to pursue commercial objectives and are competing with each other to attract air traffic. in recent years regional airports have begun to pursue commercial objectives and are competing with each other to attract air traffic. None fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:31:13_11 As a prerequisite, such travellers need to enrol and a programme determines the level of risk posed by the individual. as a prerequisite such travellers need to enrol and a programme determines the level of risk posed by the individual. None fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:31:13_15 This needs a series of procedural and infrastructural modifications to the current configuration in place at Union airports. this needs a series of procedural and infrastructural modifications to the current configuration in place at union airports. None fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_6 Each year around EUR 5 billion are wasted because we have not been making progress with the Single European Sky. each year around eur five billion are wasted because we have not been making progress with the single european sky. None fine-tune [['LAW', 92, 19], ['MONEY', 17, 13]] [['LAW', 95, 19], ['MONEY', 17, 16]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_8 In this regard, the Commission will launch this year a feasibility study for the creation of a single European upper airspace to see how that could contribute concretely to the efficiency of our skies. in this regard the commission will launch this year a feasibility study for the creation of a single european upper airspace to see how that could contribute concretely to the efficiency of our skies. None fine-tune [['NORP', 102, 8], ['DATE', 43, 9]] [['NORP', 101, 8], ['DATE', 42, 9]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_4 eu aviation today represents twenty six of the world market. it therefore deserves all our attention. None fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 29, 10], ['GPE', 0, 2]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_13 These measures are expected in the spring and should include the following first, new guidelines on ownership and control rules to bring clarity and facilitate their application these measures are expected in the spring and should include the following first new guidelines on ownership and control rules to bring clarity and facilitate their application; None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 75, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 75, 5]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_31 The Commission is committed to strengthening social dialogue in aviation. the commission is committed to strengthening social dialogue in aviation. None fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_15 third a proposal to replace regulation no eight hundred and sixty eight two thousand and four on unfair practices with more effective instruments our objective being to present a credible instrument that will allow us to act effectively when eu air carriers are injured because of the discriminatory practices originating from third countries; None fine-tune [] [['ORDINAL', 327, 5], ['GPE', 242, 2], ['LAW', 28, 65], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_24 This will ensure a level playing field and equal treatment for all airlines flying in Europe. this will ensure a level playing field and equal treatment for all airlines flying in europe. None fine-tune [['LOC', 86, 6]] [['LOC', 86, 6]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_22 Aviation is a global business and no country must be left behind. aviation is a global business and no country must be left behind. None fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_19 A lot of progress has been made so far and I am confident that we will conclude this file under the Maltese Presidency. a lot of progress has been made so far and i am confident that we will conclude this file under the maltese presidency. None fine-tune [['NORP', 100, 7]] [['NORP', 100, 7]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_20 On the environment issue, following ICAO's landmark agreement, we are now focused on getting the global scheme up and running. on the environment issue following icao's landmark agreement we are now focused on getting the global scheme up and running. None fine-tune [['ORG', 36, 4]] [['ORG', 35, 4]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_11 This is closely linked to the importance of having fair competition. this is closely linked to the importance of having fair competition. None fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_33 Safety is our top priority and EASA is continuously examining the safety aspects of emerging business models. We will continue to closely monitor developments in the market and take action where necessary. safety is our top priority and easa is continuously examining the safety aspects of emerging business models. we will continue to closely monitor developments in the market and take action where necessary. None fine-tune [['ORG', 31, 4]] [['ORG', 31, 4]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_28 Furthermore, the EU Court of Justice is expected this year to provide interpretation of these matters, in particular as regards the home base of aircrews. furthermore the eu court of justice is expected this year to provide interpretation of these matters in particular as regards the home base of aircrews. None fine-tune [['DATE', 49, 9], ['ORG', 17, 19]] [['DATE', 48, 9], ['ORG', 16, 19]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_17 I am pleased to note your support for our proposal on the revision of the aviation safety basic regulation and in particular that EASA should be equipped with sufficient resources and staff. i am pleased to note your support for our proposal on the revision of the aviation safety basic regulation and in particular that easa should be equipped with sufficient resources and staff. None fine-tune [['ORG', 130, 4]] [['ORG', 130, 4]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_10 Related to the competitiveness of the EU aviation sector, I take note of the emphasis you put on attracting foreign investment. related to the competitiveness of the eu aviation sector i take note of the emphasis you put on attracting foreign investment. None fine-tune [['GPE', 38, 2]] [['GPE', 38, 2]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_32 The Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee on Civil Aviation offers opportunities for the aviation social partners and the Commission to better assess and address together the social challenges of aviation. Moving on to safety, let me be clear that the same safety standards apply to everyone, regardless of their employment relationships. the sectoral social dialogue committee on civil aviation offers opportunities for the aviation social partners and the commission to better assess and address together the social challenges of aviation. moving on to safety let me be clear that the same safety standards apply to everyone regardless of their employment relationships. None fine-tune [['ORG', 4, 52]] [['ORG', 4, 52]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_29 We are evaluating the concept of whether this notion of principal place of business is still fit for purpose. we are evaluating the concept of whether this notion of principal place of business is still fit for purpose. None fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_16 and last, but not least, guidelines for ATM service continuity. On the third topic, standards, let me first say a few words on safety. and last but not least guidelines for atm service continuity. on the third topic standards let me first say a few words on safety. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 71, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 69, 5]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_34 Social dialogue is essential. social dialogue is essential. None fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_18 I look forward to a trialogue on this file, which should have started this Monday, and I sincerely hope that a new date will be agreed without further delay. i look forward to a trialogue on this file which should have started this monday and i sincerely hope that a new date will be agreed without further delay. None fine-tune [['DATE', 70, 11]] [['DATE', 69, 11]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_21 We are serious about achieving carbon neutral growth for aviation and we will provide technical and financial assistance to make it happen globally. we are serious about achieving carbon neutral growth for aviation and we will provide technical and financial assistance to make it happen globally. None fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_25 On social issues, let me now touch upon the social policy elements of your report. on social issues let me now touch upon the social policy elements of your report. None fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_23 In its proposal adopted earlier this month, the Commission is proposing to continue with the current geographic scope of the EU emissions trading systems for aviation, covering flights between airports in the European economic area. in its proposal adopted earlier this month the commission is proposing to continue with the current geographic scope of the eu emissions trading systems for aviation covering flights between airports in the european economic area. None fine-tune [['NORP', 209, 8], ['GPE', 125, 2]] [['NORP', 207, 8], ['GPE', 124, 2]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_12 We are currently working on new measures aimed to promote or safeguard regional and overall connectivity in Europe, as announced in the Aviation Strategy. we are currently working on new measures aimed to promote or safeguard regional and overall connectivity in europe as announced in the aviation strategy. None fine-tune [['LOC', 108, 6]] [['LOC', 108, 6]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_30 This is part of our ongoing evaluation of the air service regulation and this work should be completed next year, as foreseen in the Aviation Strategy. this is part of our ongoing evaluation of the air service regulation and this work should be completed next year as foreseen in the aviation strategy. None fine-tune [['LAW', 133, 17], ['DATE', 103, 9]] [['LAW', 132, 17], ['DATE', 103, 9]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_14 second, new guidelines on public service obligation second new guidelines on public service obligation; None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_3 We are talking about more than two million direct jobs and a direct contribution of EUR 110 billion to the EU economy. we are talking about more than two million direct jobs and a direct contribution of eur one hundred and ten billion to the eu economy. None fine-tune [['GPE', 107, 2], ['MONEY', 84, 15], ['CARDINAL', 31, 11]] [['GPE', 123, 2], ['MONEY', 84, 31], ['CARDINAL', 31, 11]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_5 It is clear that we have our work cut out all actors, both at national and European level so allow me to turn to the key points raised in your report. First, regarding the internal market, I fully support swift progress on the blocked aviation files. it is clear that we have our work cut out all actors both at national and european level so allow me to turn to the key points raised in your report. first regarding the internal market i fully support swift progress on the blocked aviation files. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 151, 5], ['NORP', 75, 8]] [['ORDINAL', 150, 5], ['NORP', 74, 8]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_9 On foreign investment, the Commission welcomes your continued support and interest in the EU level comprehensive aviation agreements. In line with our commitments, we will keep you fully informed at all stages of the negotiations. on foreign investment the commission welcomes your continued support and interest in the eu level comprehensive aviation agreements. in line with our commitments we will keep you fully informed at all stages of the negotiations. None fine-tune [['GPE', 90, 2]] [['GPE', 89, 2]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:38:34_7 I fully agree with your call for completing the EU single market for aviation. i fully agree with your call for completing the eu single market for aviation. None fine-tune [['GPE', 48, 2]] [['GPE', 48, 2]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:52:16_5 Aviation is the most highly regulated form of transport. It is held to the most stringent legal safety standards with contracts of both pilots and crew having to be compliant with EASA EU OPS and flight time limitations. aviation is the most highly regulated form of transport. it is held to the most stringent legal safety standards with contracts of both pilots and crew having to be compliant with easa eu ops and flight time limitations. 4553 fine-tune [['LAW', 180, 11]] [['LAW', 180, 11]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:52:16_3 fifty four unbelievably their text infers that professional pilots on european airlines are employed on illegal bogus contracts thereby putting passengers in danger. 4553 fine-tune [] [['NORP', 70, 8], ['CARDINAL', 0, 10]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:52:16_9 To conclude, this sends out the wrong signals for this committee. to conclude this sends out the wrong signals for this committee. 4553 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:52:16_7 To make matters worse, we have been unable to amend the contribution by the Employment Committee. to make matters worse we have been unable to amend the contribution by the employment committee. 4553 fine-tune [['ORG', 76, 20]] [['ORG', 75, 20]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:52:16_11 Why should they book flights? why should they book flights? 4553 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:52:16_13 I hope this message has got through, Commissioner, namely that we have to be very careful when we allow other committees to have so much input on certain dossiers. i hope this message has got through commissioner namely that we have to be very careful when we allow other committees to have so much input on certain dossiers. 4553 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:52:16_15 an opinion would have been quite sufficient. an opinion would have been quite sufficient. 4553 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:52:16_12 Therefore, I am not prepared to appease this ill thought through element of the report which has been included and which we have been unable to change, but I thank again for the hard work, and I know he understands this position. therefore i am not prepared to appease this ill thought through element of the report which has been included and which we have been unable to change but i thank again for the hard work and i know he understands this position. 4553 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:52:16_14 This was incorrect this was incorrect; 4553 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:52:16_10 To suggest it is not safe for European citizens to fly on European carriers is quite disgraceful. to suggest it is not safe for european citizens to fly on european carriers is quite disgraceful. 4553 fine-tune [['NORP', 58, 8], ['NORP', 30, 8]] [['NORP', 58, 8], ['NORP', 30, 8]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:52:16_6 Therefore, these accusations are misleading, provocative and have no foundation. therefore these accusations are misleading provocative and have no foundation. 4553 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:52:16_8 We have already made numerous references to good working conditions, high skill jobs and training throughout the report, not least because all of us here support good jobs and good contracts of employment. we have already made numerous references to good working conditions high skill jobs and training throughout the report not least because all of us here support good jobs and good contracts of employment. 4553 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:52:16_4 None of their references are evidence based and, in addition, comments regarding business models, such as home base' criteria, also have no place in this report, showing breathtaking ignorance, as 70 of flights across Europe come under general aviation. none of their references are evidence based and in addition comments regarding business models such as home base' criteria also have no place in this report showing breathtaking ignorance as seventy of flights across europe come under general aviation. 4553 fine-tune [['LOC', 218, 6], ['CARDINAL', 197, 2]] [['LOC', 217, 6], ['CARDINAL', 191, 7]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:32:37_10 This is, to a certain extent, the purpose of this report, to try to find some practical alternatives for what is not working today and to make some proposals for the future. this is to a certain extent the purpose of this report to try to find some practical alternatives for what is not working today and to make some proposals for the future. 124706 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:32:37_21 Competition is an opportunity for our airlines. competition is an opportunity for our airlines. 124706 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:32:37_8 This is, of course, very welcome and we have already started working on some of it, but, at the same time, we still are still awaiting some of the proposals. The aviation sector undoubtedly requires heavy investment in a fast evolving environment. this is of course very welcome and we have already started working on some of it but at the same time we still are still awaiting some of the proposals. the aviation sector undoubtedly requires heavy investment in a fast evolving environment. 124706 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:32:37_12 First of all, develop a connectivity index based on added value of all modes of transport, in order to rationalise investment and improve the overall resilience of the transport network in Europe, while improving connectivity. This index can help policymakers to take the appropriate decisions without undermining territorial cohesion. first of all develop a connectivity index based on added value of all modes of transport in order to rationalise investment and improve the overall resilience of the transport network in europe while improving connectivity. this index can help policymakers to take the appropriate decisions without undermining territorial cohesion. 124706 fine-tune [['LOC', 189, 6], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['LOC', 187, 6], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:32:37_6 Competition with third countries, digitalisation it is now more than a year ago that the Commission came with its plan to address these and some other challenges. competition with third countries digitalisation it is now more than a year ago that the commission came with its plan to address these and some other challenges. 124706 fine-tune [['DATE', 69, 10], ['ORDINAL', 17, 5]] [['DATE', 68, 10], ['ORDINAL', 17, 5]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:32:37_15 I promised that I would make it clear to the Commission that this completely means that we are putting an EU stamp on a part of the airspace and saying that in this airspace the EU should have priority over national flights. i promised that i would make it clear to the commission that this completely means that we are putting an eu stamp on a part of the airspace and saying that in this airspace the eu should have priority over national flights. 124706 fine-tune [['GPE', 178, 2], ['GPE', 106, 2]] [['GPE', 178, 2], ['GPE', 106, 2]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:32:37_9 If we want to be efficient, then we need to set a clear vision for this sector, for the investments we make today and in the future. We need to have a vision for the next, even I would say, 50 years. if we want to be efficient then we need to set a clear vision for this sector for the investments we make today and in the future. we need to have a vision for the next even i would say fifty years. 124706 fine-tune [['DATE', 190, 8], ['DATE', 108, 5]] [['DATE', 186, 11], ['DATE', 106, 5]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:32:37_26 That is why the Commission is invited to consider the creation of an EU pre check system where passengers could voluntarily register in order to go through smooth security checks once at the airport. that is why the commission is invited to consider the creation of an eu pre check system where passengers could voluntarily register in order to go through smooth security checks once at the airport. 124706 fine-tune [['GPE', 69, 2]] [['GPE', 69, 2]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:32:37_20 This is only going to be detrimental to passengers. this is only going to be detrimental to passengers. 124706 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:32:37_11 I am afraid I cannot list all of them today, but at least allow me to make a few points. i am afraid i cannot list all of them today but at least allow me to make a few points. 124706 fine-tune [['DATE', 38, 5]] [['DATE', 38, 5]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:32:37_17 On the contrary, this is only about recalling some obligations that we should have towards the European Union. on the contrary this is only about recalling some obligations that we should have towards the european union. 124706 fine-tune [['GPE', 95, 14]] [['GPE', 94, 14]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:47:27_10 We also have the challenges of environmental targets and, of course, the files that are still sitting have not been resolved single European sky, slot regulation, passenger rights. we also have the challenges of environmental targets and of course the files that are still sitting have not been resolved single european sky slot regulation passenger rights. 124988 fine-tune [['NORP', 132, 8]] [['NORP', 130, 8]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:47:27_7 Congestion is going to be a difficulty. congestion is going to be a difficulty. 124988 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:47:27_1 As we look back over the last 20 years and look at the benefits of liberalisation and single skies in our airspace and what that has meant for businesses, for jobs, for tourism, connecting people, regions and cities that was bold, that was ambitious and that has led to the growth of low cost airlines connecting people across Europe. Now we need the next tranche, the next wave of ambition. The aviation agreements are urgent and they need to progress, and I think this was outlined clearly in the committee's report. Europe is important in terms of aviation but that importance is slipping, and we now see growth in the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific area. as we look back over the last twenty thirty years and look at the benefits of liberalisation and single skies in our airspace and what that has meant for businesses for jobs for tourism connecting people regions and cities that was bold that was ambitious and that has led to the growth of low cost airlines connecting people across europe. now we need the next tranche the next wave of ambition. the aviation agreements are urgent and they need to progress and i think this was outlined clearly in the committee's report. europe is important in terms of aviation but that importance is slipping and we now see growth in the middle east asia and the pacific area. 124988 fine-tune [['LOC', 648, 7], ['LOC', 635, 4], ['LOC', 622, 11], ['LOC', 519, 6], ['LOC', 327, 6], ['DATE', 21, 17]] [['LOC', 650, 7], ['LOC', 637, 4], ['LOC', 625, 11], ['LOC', 523, 6], ['LOC', 333, 6], ['DATE', 21, 28]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:47:27_5 So the aviation air agreements, we have seen, are urgent, are important. so the aviation air agreements we have seen are urgent are important. 124988 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:47:27_3 We know well the benefits of external aviation agreements. we know well the benefits of external aviation agreements. 124988 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:47:27_4 I mean, look at Morocco, at the way activity has doubled, the Balkan states, doubled, similarly with Canada and the US. i mean look at morocco at the way activity has doubled the balkan states doubled similarly with canada and the us. 124988 fine-tune [['GPE', 116, 2], ['GPE', 101, 6], ['NORP', 62, 6], ['GPE', 16, 7]] [['GPE', 111, 2], ['GPE', 96, 6], ['NORP', 59, 6], ['GPE', 15, 7]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:47:27_2 So we need to facilitate our European airlines and the aviation sector to tap into the growth potential of the fast growing external markets. so we need to facilitate our european airlines and the aviation sector to tap into the growth potential of the fast growing external markets. 124988 fine-tune [['NORP', 29, 8]] [['NORP', 29, 8]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:47:27_8 we know that by two thousand and thirty five two million flights will be lost due to airport capacity shortage in our airports. 124988 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 45, 11], ['DATE', 16, 28]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:47:27_6 We also need to look at ourselves and recognise that there are difficulties. we also need to look at ourselves and recognise that there are difficulties. 124988 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-08:47:27_11 Commissioner, this is a time when European aviation is a success, it has been a success and it can be a success again if we equip our aviation sector to deal with the challenges that it faces today. commissioner this is a time when european aviation is a success it has been a success and it can be a success again if we equip our aviation sector to deal with the challenges that it faces today. 124988 fine-tune [['NORP', 34, 8]] [['NORP', 33, 8]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:21:34_2 The strategy on aviation is really a very one sided approach, looking only at the problems of unfair competition internationally and, of course, some issues we have in the European airspace. The rapporteur, unfortunately, did not take the integral approach that is needed for the aviation sector. the strategy on aviation is really a very one sided approach looking only at the problems of unfair competition internationally and of course some issues we have in the european airspace. the rapporteur unfortunately did not take the integral approach that is needed for the aviation sector. 96725 fine-tune [['NORP', 172, 8]] [['NORP', 169, 8]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:21:34_4 However, on the environmental side it hardly does anything it does not even mention the Paris Agreement. however on the environmental side it hardly does anything it does not even mention the paris agreement. 96725 fine-tune [['LAW', 88, 15]] [['LAW', 87, 15]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:17:09_0 Mr President, the continuing success of our aviation sector is very important for Europeans, as travellers and also as workers. mr president the continuing success of our aviation sector is very important for europeans as travellers and also as workers. 124949 fine-tune [['NORP', 82, 9]] [['NORP', 81, 9]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:17:09_1 I very much welcome the excellent work done by many MEP colleagues in producing our views on an overarching aviation strategy. i very much welcome the excellent work done by many mep colleagues in producing our views on an overarching aviation strategy. 124949 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:17:09_2 This work has included engaging constructively with the Commission's focus on a forward looking framework for regulation of the sector on the basis of a common European vision. this work has included engaging constructively with the commission's focus on a forward looking framework for regulation of the sector on the basis of a common european vision. 124949 fine-tune [['NORP', 160, 8]] [['NORP', 160, 8]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:17:09_3 Making the Single European Sky a reality, regardless of national demarcations, would benefit all of us. making the single european sky a reality regardless of national demarcations would benefit all of us. 124949 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:17:09_4 I, and many others, will be doing everything we can to ensure that the UK plays a full part in this project in the years to come. i and many others will be doing everything we can to ensure that the uk plays a full part in this project in the years to come. 124949 fine-tune [['DATE', 115, 13], ['GPE', 71, 2]] [['DATE', 113, 13], ['GPE', 69, 2]] 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:17:09_5 On the details of this report, I believe that we as MEPs have a duty to promote the reduction and minimisation of environmental damage done by aviation and to encourage a shift to other, more sustainable forms of transport where appropriate. on the details of this report i believe that we as meps have a duty to promote the reduction and minimisation of environmental damage done by aviation and to encourage a shift to other more sustainable forms of transport where appropriate. 124949 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:17:09_6 It is fair to say the report could possibly have done more in this respect, but I still think we should support it. it is fair to say the report could possibly have done more in this respect but i still think we should support it. 124949 fine-tune None None 20170216-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20170216-09:17:09_7 However, it is extremely welcome that we are voting today in support of calls to protect the rights of workers throughout the sector. however it is extremely welcome that we are voting today in support of calls to protect the rights of workers throughout the sector. 124949 fine-tune [['DATE', 52, 5]] [['DATE', 51, 5]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:18:59_2 I am not the right person to ask about meteorology or ocean currents or the Medieval Warm Period or sunspots absolutely, leave that to the experts. i am not the right person to ask about meteorology or ocean currents or the medieval warm period or sunspots absolutely leave that to the experts. 4555 fine-tune [['DATE', 76, 20]] [['DATE', 76, 20]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:18:59_8 All support large human populations. all support large human populations. 4555 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:18:59_6 The particular issue is how much we spend on seeking very slightly to mitigate the rise in temperatures with huge sums of money, versus adapting with a fractional sum of money. the particular issue is how much we spend on seeking very slightly to mitigate the rise in temperatures with huge sums of money versus adapting with a fractional sum of money. 4555 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:18:59_7 i look around the world and i see that in helsinki the mean temperature is about five degrees in athens it is about twenty one degrees in rio about thirty five degrees. 4555 fine-tune [] [['QUANTITY', 148, 19], ['GPE', 138, 3], ['QUANTITY', 116, 18], ['GPE', 97, 6], ['QUANTITY', 81, 12], ['GPE', 42, 8]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:18:59_1 Of course, that is true, but it works both ways around. of course that is true but it works both ways around. 4555 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:18:59_9 I think we might just be able to adapt. i think we might just be able to adapt. 4555 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:18:59_5 How we then deal with that is a political, rather than a scientific, question. how we then deal with that is a political rather than a scientific question. 4555 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:18:59_3 But I am an elected legislator, and it seems to me that the question of how we respond proportionately and how we maximise our resources in dealing with the issue is the proper business of those of us who are answerable to constituents rather than of specialists in the field of climatology. but i am an elected legislator and it seems to me that the question of how we respond proportionately and how we maximise our resources in dealing with the issue is the proper business of those of us who are answerable to constituents rather than of specialists in the field of climatology. 4555 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:07:45_1 It is to make the directors of the Bank personally liable. it is to make the directors of the bank personally liable. 4555 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:07:45_7 You know, it is a funny thing, but if you start taxing countries for doing the right thing in order to pay countries for doing the wrong thing, you are going to end up with fewer of the former and more of the latter. you know it is a funny thing but if you start taxing countries for doing the right thing in order to pay countries for doing the wrong thing you are going to end up with fewer of the former and more of the latter. 4555 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:07:45_6 1.7 billion that has been levied on us in a surcharge for prosperity is what we got for having kept the Pound. one seven billion that has been levied on us in a surcharge for prosperity is what we got for having kept the pound. 4555 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 0, 11]] [['CARDINAL', 0, 17]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:07:45_2 They would then have more incentive than anybody to prevent a meltdown which would leave them with nothing except personal debt. they would then have more incentive than anybody to prevent a meltdown which would leave them with nothing except personal debt. 4555 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:07:45_4 When the euro was being launched, there was a mechanism to sanction countries that breached the Stability Pact and thereby played some part in triggering the financial crisis. It was never used. France and Germany were among the infracting states. It was never triggered, and yet we have in practice a fine against those countries which performed better than expected including the UK, because we did not join the single currency. when the euro was being launched there was a mechanism to sanction countries that breached the stability pact and thereby played some part in triggering the financial crisis. it was never used. france and germany were among the infracting states. it was never triggered and yet we have in practice a fine against those countries which performed better than expected including the uk because we did not join the single currency. 4555 fine-tune [['GPE', 382, 2], ['GPE', 206, 7], ['GPE', 195, 6], ['LAW', 96, 14]] [['GPE', 380, 2], ['GPE', 205, 7], ['GPE', 194, 6], ['LAW', 95, 14]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:15:20_1 2020. It is essential that Lima sets us on the right track for ambitious actions necessary to combat the devastating effects of climate change, which are already being seen in some developing countries. two thousand and twenty it is essential that lima sets us on the right track for ambitious actions necessary to combat the devastating effects of climate change which are already being seen in some developing countries. None fine-tune [['EVENT', 27, 4], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['EVENT', 45, 4], ['DATE', 0, 23]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:15:20_3 We currently have a feeble and weak kneed climate policy which is seriously risking the planet's ability to halt dangerous levels of global warming. There are countless reasons for more ambitious climate change strategy, both from Europe and globally, such as green jobs, mitigating climate change, a sustainable economy and energy independence, and I hope that governments involved in Lima listen to the irrefutable scientific evidence and take decisive climate action now for today's citizens and tomorrow's generation. we currently have a feeble and weak kneed climate policy which is seriously risking the planet's ability to halt dangerous levels of global warming. there are countless reasons for more ambitious climate change strategy both from europe and globally such as green jobs mitigating climate change a sustainable economy and energy independence and i hope that governments involved in lima listen to the irrefutable scientific evidence and take decisive climate action now for today's citizens and tomorrow's generation. None fine-tune [['EVENT', 386, 4], ['LOC', 231, 6]] [['EVENT', 381, 4], ['LOC', 230, 6]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:15:20_2 Citizens from both the developed and the developing world need governments to aim higher and act faster. citizens from both the developed and the developing world need governments to aim higher and act faster. None fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:12:48_6 So while the precise consequences may differ from region to region and country to country, we are all affected. so while the precise consequences may differ from region to region and country to country we are all affected. 4533 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:12:48_4 West Midlands is also facing an increased risk of water shortages and lower agricultural productivity. west midlands is also facing an increased risk of water shortages and lower agricultural productivity. 4533 fine-tune [['GPE', 0, 13]] [['GPE', 0, 13]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:12:48_9 This will be crucial for paving the way towards an ambitious and legally binding international agreement for climate action, to be agreed in Paris next year. this will be crucial for paving the way towards an ambitious and legally binding international agreement for climate action to be agreed in paris next year. 4533 fine-tune [['DATE', 147, 9], ['GPE', 141, 5]] [['DATE', 146, 9], ['GPE', 140, 5]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:12:48_7 That is why I voted in favour of the motion for the resolution on the 2014 Climate Change Conference. that is why i voted in favour of the motion for the resolution on the two thousand and fourteen climate change conference. 4533 fine-tune [['EVENT', 70, 30]] [['EVENT', 70, 51]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:00:19_6 My friends, unless we get the diagnosis right, we will never get the prescription right. my friends unless we get the diagnosis right we will never get the prescription right. 4555 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:00:19_8 much more seriously, we are deceiving ourselves. much more seriously we are deceiving ourselves. 4555 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:00:19_4 The worse of it is that the lies are continuing. Even now, in this Chamber we are assured, over and over again, that the debt crisis had nothing to do with the euro and that the economic crisis is unrelated to monetary union. the worse of it is that the lies are continuing. even now in this chamber we are assured over and over again that the debt crisis had nothing to do with the euro and that the economic crisis is unrelated to monetary union. 4555 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:00:19_2 We used to think it a characteristic of totalitarian regimes, but what a wonderful description it is of the whole lamentable euro project also. we used to think it a characteristic of totalitarian regimes but what a wonderful description it is of the whole lamentable euro project also. 4555 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:00:19_5 The new President of the Commission, Mr Juncker, stood in front of us at a recent session and said that the euro had been a shelter in the economic storm. the new president of the commission mr juncker stood in front of us at a recent session and said that the euro had been a shelter in the economic storm. 4555 fine-tune [['PERSON', 40, 7]] [['PERSON', 39, 7]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:00:19_3 The thing was built on a fraud in the first place, as countries falsified their statistics in order to qualify, and it was then sold to the people in an act of even greater fraud, as we were told that it would add 1 to the GDP of all participating states every year in perpetuity. the thing was built on a fraud in the first place as countries falsified their statistics in order to qualify and it was then sold to the people in an act of even greater fraud as we were told that it would add one to the gdp of all participating states every year in perpetuity. 4555 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 214, 1], ['ORDINAL', 38, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 211, 3], ['ORDINAL', 38, 5]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:00:19_7 We are not only deceiving our constituents we are not only deceiving our constituents; 4555 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:00:19_1 It was the gap between what is said and what is'. it was the gap between what is said and what is'. 4555 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:06:34_1 That was very evident as a result of the Troika imposed austerity measures that have resulted in mass emigration and increased levels of poverty. that was very evident as a result of the troika imposed austerity measures that have resulted in mass emigration and increased levels of poverty. 124986 fine-tune [['ORG', 41, 6]] [['ORG', 41, 6]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:06:34_2 That the ECB has now put on the record that it also intends to disregard an elected Parliament of a Member State is simply unacceptable. that the ecb has now put on the record that it also intends to disregard an elected parliament of a member state is simply unacceptable. 124986 fine-tune [['ORG', 84, 10], ['ORG', 9, 3]] [['ORG', 84, 10], ['ORG', 9, 3]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:06:34_3 Reading the title of this report The power of the ECB to impose sanctions', I could not help but wonder who has the power to impose sanctions on the ECB? reading the title of this report the power of the ecb to impose sanctions' i could not help but wonder who has the power to impose sanctions on the ecb? 124986 fine-tune [['ORG', 149, 3], ['ORG', 50, 3]] [['ORG', 148, 3], ['ORG', 50, 3]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:06:34_4 Because the ECB's role in exacerbating the Irish financial and banking crisis and its failure now to even engage in a Parliamentary inquiry into those events is unacceptable and should be challenged by Members of this House. because the ecb's role in exacerbating the irish financial and banking crisis and its failure now to even engage in a parliamentary inquiry into those events is unacceptable and should be challenged by members of this house. 124986 fine-tune [['NORP', 43, 5], ['ORG', 12, 3]] [['NORP', 43, 5], ['ORG', 12, 3]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:05:29_2 Indeed, I believe that the call for publishing sanctions only when all legal means of appeal against such a decision have been exhausted means that the door will be open for indefinite periods of stalling, during which the ECB cannot publish the fact that it has to impose sanctions on particular banks. indeed i believe that the call for publishing sanctions only when all legal means of appeal against such a decision have been exhausted means that the door will be open for indefinite periods of stalling during which the ecb cannot publish the fact that it has to impose sanctions on particular banks. 4533 fine-tune [['ORG', 223, 3]] [['ORG', 221, 3]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-13:05:29_4 We should avoid repeating the bottlenecks we had in the past. It is also important that markets know when banks have transgressed, and that sanctions have been put on them, as soon as possible. we should avoid repeating the bottlenecks we had in the past. it is also important that markets know when banks have transgressed and that sanctions have been put on them as soon as possible. 4533 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-12:56:34_0 Madam President, I voted in favour of the Gualtieri Report and would like to congratulate the rapporteur, because it is vital that we have clear rules that are adopted on the ECB's ability to circulate statistical information among the European system of central banks and to relevant Member States and national institutions. I also believe it is crucial madam president i voted in favour of the gualtieri report and would like to congratulate the rapporteur because it is vital that we have clear rules that are adopted on the ecb's ability to circulate statistical information among the european system of central banks and to relevant member states and national institutions. i also believe it is crucial 4533 fine-tune [['NORP', 236, 8], ['ORG', 175, 3], ['PERSON', 42, 9]] [['NORP', 234, 8], ['ORG', 173, 3], ['PERSON', 41, 9]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-12:56:34_1 that regional variations are included in the statistics that are taken on board by the ECB. that regional variations are included in the statistics that are taken on board by the ecb. 4533 fine-tune [['ORG', 87, 3]] [['ORG', 87, 3]] 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-12:56:34_2 It is crucial also that organisations on the receiving end should take all the necessary regulatory, technical, administrative and organisational measures to ensure the physical and logical protection of confidential statistical information. it is crucial also that organisations on the receiving end should take all the necessary regulatory technical administrative and organisational measures to ensure the physical and logical protection of confidential statistical information. 4533 fine-tune None None 20141126-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20141126-12:56:34_3 I welcome the inclusion in the report of a call for increased transparency on the exemption of reporting agents and protection of confidential data used by the ECB under its new supervisory task. i welcome the inclusion in the report of a call for increased transparency on the exemption of reporting agents and protection of confidential data used by the ecb under its new supervisory task. 4533 fine-tune [['ORG', 160, 3]] [['ORG', 160, 3]] 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:31:21_6 related to the sectoral support in the new protocol. related to the sectoral support in the new protocol. 101444 fine-tune None None 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:31:21_2 This agreement aims to ensure the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries stocks. We also want to prevent and combat illegal fishing and promote the development of port infrastructures and the protection of the marine environment. Through this agreement, fishing opportunities have been reduced, and the fees to be paid by ship owners this agreement aims to ensure the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries stocks. we also want to prevent and combat illegal fishing and promote the development of port infrastructures and the protection of the marine environment. through this agreement fishing opportunities have been reduced and the fees to be paid by ship owners 101444 fine-tune None None 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:31:21_15 Moreover, with the aim of addressing all these deficiencies, a new mechanism, a trust account the CAS was introduced as a temporary measure. moreover with the aim of addressing all these deficiencies a new mechanism a trust account the cas was introduced as a temporary measure. 101444 fine-tune None None 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:31:21_22 We are trying to ensure appropriate information of the conservation and management measures pursuant to that regulation. we are trying to ensure appropriate information of the conservation and management measures pursuant to that regulation. 101444 fine-tune None None 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:31:21_20 time. We hope that the Council will adopt this new mandate next time. we hope that the council will adopt this new mandate next 101444 fine-tune [['ORG', 23, 7]] [['ORG', 23, 7]] 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:31:21_16 The CAS will become operational during the first semester the cas will become operational during the first semester 101444 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 43, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 43, 5]] 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:31:21_10 Regarding sectoral support, the execution rate was very high in 2008 regarding sectoral support the execution rate was very high in two thousand. 101444 fine-tune [['DATE', 64, 4]] [['DATE', 63, 12]] 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:31:21_18 This is what we this is what we 101444 fine-tune None None 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:31:21_23 Lastly, investments by the EU fishing sector are made in line with the Mauritania action lastly investments by the eu fishing sector are made in line with the mauritania action 101444 fine-tune [['GPE', 71, 10], ['GPE', 27, 2]] [['GPE', 70, 10], ['GPE', 26, 2]] 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:31:21_5 I agree with Mrs Fraga on this matter. The agreement with Mauritania has become the most important in financial terms it is the most important of our agreements. Given this development, the Commission is considering the introduction of a strong element of conditionality i agree with mrs fraga on this matter. the agreement with mauritania has become the most important in financial terms it is the most important of our agreements. given this development the commission is considering the introduction of a strong element of conditionality 101444 fine-tune [['GPE', 58, 10], ['PERSON', 17, 5]] [['GPE', 58, 10], ['PERSON', 17, 5]] 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:31:21_7 This will happen through, inter alia, the decoupling of the access rights payments and the payments for sectoral support. We are going to decouple this will happen through inter alia the decoupling of the access rights payments and the payments for sectoral support. we are going to decouple 101444 fine-tune None None 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:43:37_10 We cannot overfish these waters, just pay, sweep up the last fish and then go. we cannot overfish these waters just pay sweep up the last fish and then go. 96675 fine-tune None None 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:56:07_1 I would also like to remind you that we have a new framework agreement between the Commission and the Parliament on the details of this involvement. i would also like to remind you that we have a new framework agreement between the commission and the parliament on the details of this involvement. 101444 fine-tune [['ORG', 102, 10]] [['ORG', 102, 10]] 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:56:07_3 In the margins of this framework agreement, I am here to facilitate your involvement and your information in any way I can. in the margins of this framework agreement i am here to facilitate your involvement and your information in any way i can. 101444 fine-tune None None 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:56:07_4 If we can do things better, I am here to cooperate. if we can do things better i am here to cooperate. 101444 fine-tune None None 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:56:07_10 We also have to keep another balance we have to be very cautious about the spending of our taxpayers' money. we also have to keep another balance; we have to be very cautious about the spending of our taxpayers' money. 101444 fine-tune None None 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:56:07_11 I recognise that we have to do more in order to ensure that the money we give goes into the hands of the real beneficiaries. i recognise that we have to do more in order to ensure that the money we give goes into the hands of the real beneficiaries. 101444 fine-tune None None 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:56:07_12 They also have a great influence. they also have a great influence. 101444 fine-tune None None 20110307-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20110307-19:56:07_14 So this is how we are approaching this very sensitive issue. so this is how we are approaching this very sensitive issue. 101444 fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:59:13_5 It is immoral of any government to tax people to give aid. it is immoral of any government to tax people to give aid. 124965 fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:59:13_2 I come from a country which has suffered very badly from the economic problems started in i come from a country which has suffered very badly from the economic problems started in. 124965 fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:59:13_4 Why is it that we are taxing widows and old people in my country in order to give foreign aid, in many cases in very ill thought out situations? why is it that we are taxing widows and old people in my country in order to give foreign aid in many cases in very ill thought out situations? 124965 fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_18 The Commission is cautious, however, about two recommendations in the report to establish an intergovernmental body for tax cooperation and to establish a multilateral legal framework for sovereign debt restructuring. the commission is cautious however about two recommendations in the report to establish an intergovernmental body for tax cooperation and to establish a multilateral legal framework for sovereign debt restructuring. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 43, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 41, 3]] 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_16 Good policies, trade, innovation policies and other non financial resources will be just as crucial. good policies trade innovation policies and other non financial resources will be just as crucial. None fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_2 I have taken careful note of these including Member's calls for increased attention to private sector investments, domestic revenue mobilisation, monitoring and transparency of the Commission's own aid programmes and attention to the Court of Auditors' reports on blending. This report will reinforce the European Union's determination to call for and contribute to achieving a comprehensive global package comprising aid, investment and domestic resources, together with an enhancing framework of good policies and good governance. i have taken careful note of these including member's calls for increased attention to private sector investments domestic revenue mobilisation monitoring and transparency of the commission's own aid programmes and attention to the court of auditors' reports on blending. this report will reinforce the european union's determination to call for and contribute to achieving a comprehensive global package comprising aid investment and domestic resources together with an enhancing framework of good policies and good governance. None fine-tune [['GPE', 305, 14], ['ORG', 234, 17]] [['GPE', 303, 14], ['ORG', 232, 17]] 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_6 the 0.7 target, with the timetable to be set during the negotiation process. the. zero seven target with the timetable to be set during the negotiation process. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 4, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 5, 10]] 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_14 impact. We particularly welcome the emphasis in the report on the mobilisation and effective use of all forms of finance, including domestic resources, private investment, blending and innovative financial sources. impact. we particularly welcome the emphasis in the report on the mobilisation and effective use of all forms of finance including domestic resources private investment blending and innovative financial sources. None fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_0 Mr President, I would like to thank the Committee on Development, its chair, Ms Linda McAvan, and the rapporteur, Mr Silva Pereira, for their dedicated work and for the openness of the consultations during the preparation of this report, which the Commission welcomes. It comes at a critical juncture in the post 2015 negotiations, and will make a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate in the Council, which is expected to adopt conclusions next week. It is encouraging to see that the views of Parliament and the Commission are generally well aligned on the issues of financing for development. We share a vision of a global partnership to eradicate poverty, share prosperity and foster sustainable development while defending human rights, promoting gender equality and social cohesion, and reducing inequalities. mr president i would like to thank the committee on development its chair ms linda mcavan and the rapporteur mr silva pereira for their dedicated work and for the openness of the consultations during the preparation of this report which the commission welcomes. it comes at a critical juncture in the post two thousand and fifteen negotiations and will make a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate in the council which is expected to adopt conclusions next week. it is encouraging to see that the views of parliament and the commission are generally well aligned on the issues of financing for development. we share a vision of a global partnership to eradicate poverty share prosperity and foster sustainable development while defending human rights promoting gender equality and social cohesion and reducing inequalities. None fine-tune [['ORG', 501, 10], ['DATE', 447, 9], ['ORG', 399, 7], ['DATE', 308, 9], ['PERSON', 117, 13], ['PERSON', 80, 12], ['ORG', 40, 24]] [['ORG', 512, 10], ['DATE', 458, 9], ['ORG', 411, 7], ['DATE', 301, 29], ['PERSON', 112, 13], ['PERSON', 77, 12], ['ORG', 39, 24]] 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_12 But, we should be cautious about artificially dividing financing for climate and other development related activities. but we should be cautious about artificially dividing financing for climate and other development related activities. None fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_23 IMF. The report contains many other interesting ideas and suggestions, which we will take carefully into account in finalising the EU position ahead of the Addis and New York conferences. imf. the report contains many other interesting ideas and suggestions which we will take carefully into account in finalising the eu position ahead of the addis and new york conferences. None fine-tune [['GPE', 166, 8], ['GPE', 156, 5], ['GPE', 131, 2], ['ORG', 0, 3]] [['GPE', 165, 8], ['GPE', 155, 5], ['GPE', 130, 2], ['ORG', 0, 3]] 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_8 all. While I believe it is right that we also have expectations of others, we must be ready to play our full part by presenting our clear political commitment to all. while i believe it is right that we also have expectations of others we must be ready to play our full part by presenting our clear political commitment to None fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_9 ODA. I also support the emphasis in the report on aid effectiveness and the need to ensure a higher degree of coordination between different aid mechanisms and donors. oda. i also support the emphasis in the report on aid effectiveness and the need to ensure a higher degree of coordination between different aid mechanisms and donors. None fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_7 I believe we share the same objective to ensure that the global agreement on financing for development includes ambitious and credible commitments from i believe we share the same objective to ensure that the global agreement on financing for development includes ambitious and credible commitments from None fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_15 To implement such a far reaching agenda, we need to consider the full range of means of implementation. to implement such a far reaching agenda we need to consider the full range of means of implementation. None fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_1 The report is very rich, covering a broad range of issues and making a number of requests to the Commission. the report is very rich covering a broad range of issues and making a number of requests to the commission. None fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_13 Some climate change interventions, for instance, will meet the ODA definition. It is therefore important that synergies across various sustainable development objectives can be maximised to ensure that available resources can deliver the maximum some climate change interventions for instance will meet the oda definition. it is therefore important that synergies across various sustainable development objectives can be maximised to ensure that available resources can deliver the maximum None fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_5 As I have said to Parliament before, the Commission will help encourage Member States to reach an agreement on an ambitious package of measures for the implementation of the sustainable development agenda, including on the ODA commitment. However, the decision on the timetable for reaching the 0.7 target is ultimately a decision for the Member States. Therefore, when it comes to the 2020 timetable proposed in the report, we need to consider carefully the political and economic realities within our Member States. The Commission position has been that all developed countries should commit to as i have said to parliament before the commission will help encourage member states to reach an agreement on an ambitious package of measures for the implementation of the sustainable development agenda including on the oda commitment. however the decision on the timetable for reaching the. zero seven target is ultimately a decision for the member states. therefore when it comes to the two thousand and twenty timetable proposed in the report we need to consider carefully the political and economic realities within our member states. the commission position has been that all developed countries should commit to None fine-tune [['DATE', 386, 4], ['CARDINAL', 295, 3], ['ORG', 18, 10]] [['DATE', 390, 23], ['CARDINAL', 298, 5], ['CARDINAL', 293, 4], ['ORG', 18, 10]] 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_11 Mobilising more finance from all sources public and private to tackle climate change is, of course, a priority. mobilising more finance from all sources public and private to tackle climate change is of course a priority. None fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_3 I welcome the clear support that the report expresses for an ambitious recommitment by the European Union to the i welcome the clear support that the report expresses for an ambitious recommitment by the european union to the. None fine-tune [['GPE', 91, 14]] [['GPE', 91, 14]] 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_19 We are in favour of further discussions and analyses on these complex issues through an inclusive and participatory dialogue. we are in favour of further discussions and analyses on these complex issues through an inclusive and participatory dialogue. None fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:26:10_20 The debate, in our view, should focus more on the substance rather than on the form and format of the statutory mechanisms of a multilateral legal framework. the debate in our view should focus more on the substance rather than on the form and format of the statutory mechanisms of a multilateral legal framework. None fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-19:18:21_2 We should be careful not to divert this process into a bureaucratic nightmare but to reach an agreement on development policy that is comprehensive and clear, can be easily monitored and is also in line with other international framework agreements such as the one on climate change. we should be careful not to divert this process into a bureaucratic nightmare but to reach an agreement on development policy that is comprehensive and clear can be easily monitored and is also in line with other international framework agreements such as the one on climate change. 39724 fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:56:01_10 remove the common fisheries policies from their shores and allow them to sell their goods at a rate that suits them. remove the common fisheries policies from their shores and allow them to sell their goods at a rate that suits them. 124965 fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:56:01_8 Some of the countries are still as poor as they were 20 years some of the countries are still as poor as they were twenty years 124965 fine-tune [['DATE', 53, 8]] [['DATE', 53, 12]] 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:56:01_9 ago. I ask this institution to remove the barriers it has placed on these countries ago. i ask this institution to remove the barriers it has placed on these countries; 124965 fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-18:56:01_11 Increase the trade, decrease the aid and you will see that poorer countries will start to flourish. increase the trade decrease the aid and you will see that poorer countries will start to flourish. 124965 fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-19:25:27_10 It is in this way that we should be able to claim that the European Union is not only the biggest player in global development cooperation, but also the best the most effective player. it is in this way that we should be able to claim that the european union is not only the biggest player in global development cooperation but also the best the most effective player. None fine-tune [['GPE', 59, 14]] [['GPE', 59, 14]] 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-19:25:27_8 ODA by using it in a more catalytic manner to engage and leverage other financial and non financial means of implementation that would suffice to cover such a demanding new SDG agenda. oda by using it in a more catalytic manner to engage and leverage other financial and non financial means of implementation that would suffice to cover such a demanding new sdg agenda. None fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-19:25:27_6 I believe the ODA commitment matters. It is important for our own development credibility, as well as for the success of the international conferences in Addis Ababa, New York and Paris this year. i believe the oda commitment matters. it is important for our own development credibility as well as for the success of the international conferences in addis ababa new york and paris this year. None fine-tune [['DATE', 186, 9], ['GPE', 180, 5], ['GPE', 167, 8], ['GPE', 154, 11]] [['DATE', 184, 9], ['GPE', 178, 5], ['GPE', 165, 8], ['GPE', 153, 11]] 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-19:25:27_2 A number of important points have been raised here today, and I have taken good note of them. a number of important points have been raised here today and i have taken good note of them. None fine-tune [['DATE', 51, 5]] [['DATE', 51, 5]] 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-19:25:27_4 As confirmed by the Commission in our February communication, the Commission is of the opinion that the European Union should maintain its collective commitment to achieving the as confirmed by the commission in our february communication the commission is of the opinion that the european union should maintain its collective commitment to achieving the. None fine-tune [['GPE', 104, 14], ['DATE', 38, 8]] [['GPE', 103, 14], ['DATE', 38, 8]] 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-19:25:27_7 At the same time, we must recognise that ODA alone will not be nearly enough to finance such a far reaching, broad new global development agenda. Therefore we must envisage a new, more strategic and functional additional role for at the same time we must recognise that oda alone will not be nearly enough to finance such a far reaching broad new global development agenda. therefore we must envisage a new more strategic and functional additional role for None fine-tune None None 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-19:25:27_9 I think that, above all, today's debate has underlined that both the Commission and Parliament share a firm desire to ensure that the European Union plays a leading role in supporting the adoption and implementation of a truly transformative post 2015 agenda, by raising the global level of ambition. i think that above all today's debate has underlined that both the commission and parliament share a firm desire to ensure that the european union plays a leading role in supporting the adoption and implementation of a truly transformative post two thousand and fifteen agenda by raising the global level of ambition. None fine-tune [['DATE', 242, 9], ['GPE', 134, 14], ['ORG', 84, 10], ['DATE', 25, 5]] [['DATE', 240, 29], ['GPE', 132, 14], ['ORG', 82, 10], ['DATE', 23, 5]] 20150518-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150518-19:00:20_1 The UK, I think, has been exemplary also in looking for results and measuring those results. I do not personally always agree with their approach of value for money how many vaccinations, how many school books have been delivered but they are really looking at those results. the uk i think has been exemplary also in looking for results and measuring those results. i do not personally always agree with their approach of value for money how many vaccinations how many school books have been delivered but they are really looking at those results. 2054 fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 4, 2]] 20171005-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20171005-12:20:31_4 We have started to create a European system. we have started to create a european system. 124746 fine-tune [['NORP', 28, 8]] [['NORP', 28, 8]] 20171005-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20171005-12:26:07_3 By unifying the work of national prosecutors under the new European Public Prosecutor's Office, which will be leading the work of European delegated prosecutors, they will be able to perform investigations in a cooperative manner using the common procedures and remaining in line with national laws. by unifying the work of national prosecutors under the new european public prosecutor's office which will be leading the work of european delegated prosecutors they will be able to perform investigations in a cooperative manner using the common procedures and remaining in line with national laws. 124766 fine-tune [['NORP', 130, 8], ['ORG', 59, 35]] [['NORP', 129, 8], ['ORG', 59, 35]] 20171005-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20171005-12:25:14_1 The European Public Prosecutor's Office is being introduced through enhanced cooperation, but, in this case, it will affect the United Kingdom because that Office will have the power to issue European arrest warrants and, consequently, the power to detain British citizens living in the UK. the european public prosecutor's office is being introduced through enhanced cooperation but in this case it will affect the united kingdom because that office will have the power to issue european arrest warrants and consequently the power to detain british citizens living in the uk. 124958 fine-tune [['GPE', 287, 2], ['NORP', 256, 7], ['NORP', 192, 8], ['GPE', 128, 14], ['ORG', 4, 35]] [['GPE', 282, 2], ['NORP', 251, 7], ['NORP', 189, 8], ['GPE', 125, 14], ['ORG', 4, 35]] 20171005-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20171005-12:25:14_2 I therefore voted against this resolution, and I note that it is yet another situation where those who support European Union membership in the United Kingdom have been less than forthcoming about the true nature of the EU project. i therefore voted against this resolution and i note that it is yet another situation where those who support european union membership in the united kingdom have been less than forthcoming about the true nature of the eu project. 124958 fine-tune [['GPE', 220, 2], ['GPE', 144, 14], ['GPE', 111, 14]] [['GPE', 219, 2], ['GPE', 143, 14], ['GPE', 110, 14]] 20171005-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20171005-12:37:47_3 I believe fundamentally in rehabilitation. i believe fundamentally in rehabilitation. 124958 fine-tune None None 20171005-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20171005-12:37:47_8 and, fundamentally, that they get a job to go to, so they can break the cycle of reoffending when they come out. If we do all of those things, then, yes, of course society should invest in helping prisoners to rehabilitate. and fundamentally that they get a job to go to so they can break the cycle of reoffending when they come out. if we do all of those things then yes of course society should invest in helping prisoners to rehabilitate. 124958 fine-tune None None 20171005-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20171005-12:27:19_2 Of course crime crosses borders, and for many years democratic nation states have collaborated without supranational institutions. of course crime crosses borders and for many years democratic nation states have collaborated without supranational institutions. 4555 fine-tune None None 20171005-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20171005-12:27:19_8 this is about the creation of a federal legal system and a federal prosecution service, giving the European Union the ultimate attribute of statehood, namely the ability to use coercive force against its own citizens. this is about the creation of a federal legal system and a federal prosecution service giving the european union the ultimate attribute of statehood namely the ability to use coercive force against its own citizens. 4555 fine-tune [['GPE', 99, 14]] [['GPE', 98, 14]] 20171005-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20171005-12:27:19_9 Yes, sure, starting with questions like fraud against the EU budget and racketeering is just the way the FBI and the federal prosecutors started in the United States. yes sure starting with questions like fraud against the eu budget and racketeering is just the way the fbi and the federal prosecutors started in the united states. 4555 fine-tune [['GPE', 152, 13], ['ORG', 105, 3], ['GPE', 58, 2]] [['GPE', 150, 13], ['ORG', 103, 3], ['GPE', 56, 2]] 20171005-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20171005-12:27:19_11 We absolutely believe in cooperation in the field of crime and policing. we absolutely believe in cooperation in the field of crime and policing. 4555 fine-tune None None 20171005-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20171005-12:27:19_12 After the United Kingdom has left, you will be able to rely on our continued collaboration, but this is exactly why we are leaving. after the united kingdom has left you will be able to rely on our continued collaboration but this is exactly why we are leaving. 4555 fine-tune [['GPE', 10, 14]] [['GPE', 10, 14]] 20171005-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20171005-12:35:27_2 These experiences have led me to vote against this report, not because of its good intentions, but because it does not adequately address the most urgent issue facing prisons across Europe, as well as in Norwich, Bedford, Chelmsford and in the other prisons across my region that is the rise of radical and violent ideologies and terrorist radicalisation. these experiences have led me to vote against this report not because of its good intentions but because it does not adequately address the most urgent issue facing prisons across europe as well as in norwich bedford chelmsford and in the other prisons across my region that is the rise of radical and violent ideologies and terrorist radicalisation. 188623 fine-tune [['GPE', 222, 10], ['GPE', 213, 7], ['GPE', 204, 7], ['LOC', 182, 6]] [['GPE', 201, 26], ['LOC', 180, 6]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:05:34_7 If they can show that it does not add value, then we have no argument, but I think they will find that very difficult to do. The second point I want to make is that the second part of our discussion this morning is on own resources. if they can show that it does not add value then we have no argument but i think they will find that very difficult to do. the second point i want to make is that the second part of our discussion this morning is on own resources. 96668 fine-tune [['TIME', 199, 12], ['ORDINAL', 169, 6], ['ORDINAL', 129, 6]] [['TIME', 197, 12], ['ORDINAL', 167, 6], ['ORDINAL', 127, 6]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:05:34_8 I would like to compliment the countries who have introduced the FTT on their enhanced cooperation. Hopefully it will prove successful, so that all countries will join in eventually. i would like to compliment the countries who have introduced the ftt on their enhanced cooperation. hopefully it will prove successful so that all countries will join in eventually. 96668 fine-tune [['LAW', 65, 3]] [['LAW', 65, 3]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:08:25_8 That is clear. that is clear. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:45:04_12 This is very clear. We have to be aware that the procedure for the next multiannual financial framework is taking place in a very difficult context. this is very clear. we have to be aware that the procedure for the next multiannual financial framework is taking place in a very difficult context. 96807 fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:45:04_30 budget. We have the traditional policies here, but we have to make sure that for the next seven years the European budget stimulates growth, the creation of growth and the creation of jobs across budget. we have the traditional policies here but we have to make sure that for the next seven years the european budget stimulates growth the creation of growth and the creation of jobs across 96807 fine-tune [['NORP', 106, 8], ['DATE', 85, 16]] [['NORP', 105, 8], ['DATE', 84, 16]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:45:04_10 The first is the size of the budget. the first is the size of the budget. 96807 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:45:04_16 times. This is an investment budget. times. this is an investment budget. 96807 fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:45:04_21 We have to be clear when we speak about the size of the budget. we have to be clear when we speak about the size of the budget. 96807 fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:45:04_19 Ninety four per cent of the budget goes back to the Member States, and it attracts several times more investment. ninety four per cent of the budget goes back to the member states and it attracts several times more investment. 96807 fine-tune [['PERCENT', 0, 20]] [['PERCENT', 0, 20]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:45:04_11 I must begin by saying that the Commission's proposal is not sufficient to finance all the political ambitions that the European Union has set. i must begin by saying that the commission's proposal is not sufficient to finance all the political ambitions that the european union has set. 96807 fine-tune [['GPE', 120, 14]] [['GPE', 120, 14]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:45:04_15 level. Furthermore, the European budget does what national budgets cannot do in these difficult level. furthermore the european budget does what national budgets cannot do in these difficult 96807 fine-tune [['NORP', 24, 8]] [['NORP', 23, 8]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:57:47_0 Madam President, this House is stretching the meaning of the word investment' beyond elasticity. madam president this house is stretching the meaning of the word investment' beyond elasticity. 96954 fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:57:47_10 Employment comes from new industry and new industry requires capital, flexibility and less red tape none of which the European Union helps with. employment comes from new industry and new industry requires capital flexibility and less red tape none of which the european union helps with. 96954 fine-tune [['GPE', 118, 14]] [['GPE', 117, 14]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:57:47_1 Can any MEP claim that the many billion euros of taxpayers' money spent on the Lisbon Agenda have delivered any return? can any mep claim that the many billion euros of taxpayers' money spent on the lisbon agenda have delivered any return? 96954 fine-tune [['MONEY', 27, 18]] [['MONEY', 27, 18]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:45:01_1 However, there are three points which I want to make firstly on the question of the size of the budget. It is important that we reflect the difficult times being experienced by the Member State governments, and for that reason we are calling for a freeze at 1 GNI. Secondly, on the issue of own resources however there are three points which i want to make firstly on the question of the size of the budget. it is important that we reflect the difficult times being experienced by the member state governments and for that reason we are calling for a freeze at one gni. secondly on the issue of own resources 28132 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 265, 8], ['CARDINAL', 258, 1], ['ORDINAL', 53, 7], ['CARDINAL', 19, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 265, 8], ['CARDINAL', 256, 3], ['ORDINAL', 52, 7], ['CARDINAL', 18, 5]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:45:01_3 Finally, I recognise the efforts which are being made towards resolving the crisis in the European economy. However, with resources strictly limited, is it not time that we revaluated our spending priorities for the European Union budget? finally i recognise the efforts which are being made towards resolving the crisis in the european economy. however with resources strictly limited is it not time that we revaluated our spending priorities for the european union budget? 28132 fine-tune [['GPE', 216, 14], ['NORP', 90, 8]] [['GPE', 213, 14], ['NORP', 89, 8]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:45:01_4 It is clear that we are going to have to take tough choices in the future, and I want to stress to this House that those choices must be based on the target of achieving true, European added value. it is clear that we are going to have to take tough choices in the future and i want to stress to this house that those choices must be based on the target of achieving true european added value. 28132 fine-tune [['NORP', 176, 8]] [['NORP', 174, 8]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:45:01_2 we remain open to suggestions, but we are not persuaded by the case either for a financial transaction tax or for value added tax. Thirdly, on the question of the rebate, can I remind this House that this is simply a matter of mathematics and not one of sentiment, emotion or politics. we remain open to suggestions but we are not persuaded by the case either for a financial transaction tax or for value added tax. thirdly on the question of the rebate can i remind this house that this is simply a matter of mathematics and not one of sentiment emotion or politics. 28132 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 131, 7]] [['ORDINAL', 130, 7]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:17:02_5 Overall, I think we should remember that spending is only one very small part of the picture. How do we return to growth? overall i think we should remember that spending is only one very small part of the picture. how do we return to growth? 33569 fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:17:02_7 Where are the Googles and the Facebooks of Europe? where are the googles and the facebooks of europe? 33569 fine-tune [['LOC', 43, 6], ['ORG', 30, 9], ['ORG', 14, 7]] [['LOC', 43, 6], ['ORG', 30, 9], ['ORG', 14, 7]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:17:02_6 Let us ask the question how many large EU companies which compete at the top level globally have been established in the last 20 years? let us ask the question how many large eu companies which compete at the top level globally have been established in the last twenty years? 33569 fine-tune [['DATE', 117, 17], ['GPE', 39, 2]] [['DATE', 117, 21], ['GPE', 39, 2]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:17:02_8 We should focus on completing the single market, promote entrepreneurs and make way for growth and prosperity. we should focus on completing the single market promote entrepreneurs and make way for growth and prosperity. 33569 fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:17:02_2 to continue with wasteful subsidies rather than focusing on the better use of existing resources. to continue with wasteful subsidies rather than focusing on the better use of existing resources. 33569 fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:20:54_8 The European budget is about the multiannual predictability of investment in Europe with a shortage of investment money in the national budgets. the european budget is about the multiannual predictability of investment in europe with a shortage of investment money in the national budgets. None fine-tune [['LOC', 77, 6], ['NORP', 4, 8]] [['LOC', 77, 6], ['NORP', 4, 8]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:20:54_20 budgetary deficits of some Member States. budgetary deficits of some member states. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:20:54_14 transparent and simple response to everybody who wants a simple, transparent and a fair system of own resources. transparent and simple response to everybody who wants a simple transparent and a fair system of own resources. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:25:21_14 But we need to be fully aware that there are both legal and political obstacles in some Member States which otherwise would like to participate in the FTT enhanced cooperation. but we need to be fully aware that there are both legal and political obstacles in some member states which otherwise would like to participate in the ftt enhanced cooperation. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:25:21_21 Of course we all work on the basis that nothing is agreed until everything is agreed. of course we all work on the basis that nothing is agreed until everything is agreed. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:25:21_8 We just raised issues and questions for consideration. we just raised issues and questions for consideration. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:25:21_13 to their GNI contribution. to their gni contribution. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:54:59_6 In my own Member State, welfare benefits are being cut, health and education spending is frozen and wages are frozen or declining. in my own member state welfare benefits are being cut health and education spending is frozen and wages are frozen or declining. 96959 fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:54:59_2 We support a more flexible budget allowing Parliament to switch spending in year and, most importantly, allowing end year under spends to be rolled over into the next financial year instead of being handed back to Member States. we support a more flexible budget allowing parliament to switch spending in year and most importantly allowing end year under spends to be rolled over into the next financial year instead of being handed back to member states. 96959 fine-tune [['ORG', 43, 10]] [['ORG', 43, 10]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:54:59_7 It is therefore impossible to justify any significant increase in the EU budget. it is therefore impossible to justify any significant increase in the eu budget. 96959 fine-tune [['GPE', 70, 2]] [['GPE', 70, 2]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:23:59_3 Every transport minister I meet wants help from the EU to build up a European added value transport infrastructure from within their Member States, but clearly there is often a breakdown of communication between the transport ministers and the finance ministers. every transport minister i meet wants help from the eu to build up a european added value transport infrastructure from within their member states but clearly there is often a breakdown of communication between the transport ministers and the finance ministers. 1309 fine-tune [['NORP', 69, 8], ['GPE', 52, 2]] [['NORP', 69, 8], ['GPE', 52, 2]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:23:59_1 Firstly, the need to stimulate growth and jobs is the cornerstone of the EU's recovery plan and its 2020 vision, and transport and the provision of much needed infrastructure can be crucial in delivering jobs and growth as part of those plans. firstly the need to stimulate growth and jobs is the cornerstone of the eu's recovery plan and its two thousand and twenty vision and transport and the provision of much needed infrastructure can be crucial in delivering jobs and growth as part of those plans. 1309 fine-tune [['DATE', 100, 4], ['GPE', 73, 2], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] [['DATE', 99, 23], ['GPE', 72, 2], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:23:59_2 Secondly, we welcome the Commission's proposal on the Connecting Europe Facility as providing an effective tool in delivering cross border transport infrastructure that is both sustainable and achievable. secondly we welcome the commission's proposal on the connecting europe facility as providing an effective tool in delivering cross border transport infrastructure that is both sustainable and achievable. 1309 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:56:29_16 We must ensure that every euro spent brings European added value and that particular attention is given under the future MFF to the quality of spending. we must ensure that every euro spent brings european added value and that particular attention is given under the future mff to the quality of spending. None fine-tune [['NORP', 44, 8]] [['NORP', 44, 8]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:56:29_10 Over the last few years, the European Union and its Member States have taken important steps in response to the challenges raised by the economic and financial crisis. over the last few years the european union and its member states have taken important steps in response to the challenges raised by the economic and financial crisis. None fine-tune [['GPE', 29, 14], ['DATE', 0, 23]] [['GPE', 28, 14], ['DATE', 0, 23]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:56:29_14 At the same time we are all aware of the constraints under which we are working. at the same time we are all aware of the constraints under which we are working. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:56:29_30 I would like to take this opportunity to thank you personally, Mr President, for your personal involvement and assistance and, most of all, your strong commitment to providing the European Union with the most important instrument in our hands for living up i would like to take this opportunity to thank you personally mr president for your personal involvement and assistance and most of all your strong commitment to providing the european union with the most important instrument in our hands for living up None fine-tune [['GPE', 180, 14]] [['GPE', 176, 14]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:56:29_25 I wish to thank both of them for their work on this report. i wish to thank both of them for their work on this report. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:56:29_3 The Council attaches the highest importance to the timely conclusion of this agreement. the council attaches the highest importance to the timely conclusion of this agreement. None fine-tune [['ORG', 4, 7]] [['ORG', 4, 7]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:56:29_24 on which you will be voting later. on which you will be voting later. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:56:29_15 At a time of exceptional fiscal discipline it is essential that the future MFF reflects the consolidation efforts being made by Member States to bring their deficits and debt onto a more sustainable path. at a time of exceptional fiscal discipline it is essential that the future mff reflects the consolidation efforts being made by member states to bring their deficits and debt onto a more sustainable path. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:56:29_31 to our ambitions for growth and jobs for the young generation, in order for all of us to honour the contract between generations. to our ambitions for growth and jobs for the young generation in order for all of us to honour the contract between generations. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:56:29_11 Looking to the future, the next MFF must ensure that the European Union's budget is geared to lifting Europe out of the crisis in a sustainable way. looking to the future the next mff must ensure that the european union's budget is geared to lifting europe out of the crisis in a sustainable way. None fine-tune [['LOC', 102, 6], ['GPE', 57, 14]] [['LOC', 101, 6], ['GPE', 56, 14]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:56:29_33 Following the award of the Nobel Prize to the European Union, we must more than ever show European citizens that we are able to unite around a fundamental part of the European project by doing everything to make the European Union more relevant, to prove that the European Union is part of the solution and to offer to each following the award of the nobel prize to the european union we must more than ever show european citizens that we are able to unite around a fundamental part of the european project by doing everything to make the european union more relevant to prove that the european union is part of the solution and to offer to each None fine-tune [['GPE', 264, 14], ['GPE', 216, 14], ['NORP', 167, 8], ['NORP', 90, 8], ['GPE', 46, 14], ['WORK_OF_ART', 27, 11]] [['GPE', 262, 14], ['GPE', 215, 14], ['NORP', 166, 8], ['NORP', 89, 8], ['GPE', 46, 14], ['WORK_OF_ART', 27, 11]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:56:29_20 Your contribution through your representatives on that occasion was highly appreciated. your contribution through your representatives on that occasion was highly appreciated. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-08:56:29_26 It contains a number of important points, which we will bring to the attention of Member States. it contains a number of important points which we will bring to the attention of member states. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:04:07_6 As you know, the General Affairs Council is the place where the discussions on the MFF are taking place. as you know the general affairs council is the place where the discussions on the mff are taking place. None fine-tune [['ORG', 17, 23]] [['ORG', 16, 23]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:04:07_15 They are not meant to penalise the Member States or regions that need financial support most urgently, but rather to ensure that precious capital will actually help address the very deficiencies identified in country specific recommendations. they are not meant to penalise the member states or regions that need financial support most urgently but rather to ensure that precious capital will actually help address the very deficiencies identified in country specific recommendations. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:04:07_13 We would like to increase the efficiency, effectiveness and simplification of their delivery. we would like to increase the efficiency effectiveness and simplification of their delivery. None fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:04:07_5 I would say, in particular, that the informal exchange of views before the last General Affairs Council was very important in this respect. i would say in particular that the informal exchange of views before the last general affairs council was very important in this respect. None fine-tune [['ORG', 80, 23]] [['ORG', 78, 23]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:13:08_0 Madam President, I believe that increasingly the European Parliament must be the European Parliament, not a collection of parliaments of Member States. madam president i believe that increasingly the european parliament must be the european parliament not a collection of parliaments of member states. 28115 fine-tune [['ORG', 81, 19], ['ORG', 49, 19]] [['ORG', 80, 19], ['ORG', 48, 19]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:13:08_1 That is why this interim report and I commend my colleagues Böge and Kalfin actually reflects a hugely European dimension to the budget. that is why this interim report and i commend my colleagues bge and kalfin actually reflects a hugely european dimension to the budget. 28115 fine-tune [['NORP', 103, 8], ['PERSON', 69, 6], ['PERSON', 60, 4]] [['NORP', 102, 8], ['PERSON', 68, 6], ['PERSON', 60, 3]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:13:08_2 For too long we have had debates about those who pay and those who benefit. for too long we have had debates about those who pay and those who benefit. 28115 fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:13:08_3 This is not the way we should talk in terms of a European Union budget. this is not the way we should talk in terms of a european union budget. 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 49, 14]] [['GPE', 49, 14]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:13:08_4 Yes, we have to acknowledge difficulties in Member States, but we must insist that the budget of the European Union is for European citizens, for growth and for jobs. yes we have to acknowledge difficulties in member states but we must insist that the budget of the european union is for european citizens for growth and for jobs. 28115 fine-tune [['NORP', 123, 8], ['GPE', 101, 14]] [['NORP', 121, 8], ['GPE', 99, 14]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:13:08_5 The chairman of the Agriculture Committee has reflected very well the view of that committee, but can I also stress to colleagues that we are asking for this money to facilitate more farmers in the European Union. the chairman of the agriculture committee has reflected very well the view of that committee but can i also stress to colleagues that we are asking for this money to facilitate more farmers in the european union. 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 198, 14], ['ORG', 20, 21]] [['GPE', 197, 14], ['ORG', 20, 21]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:13:08_6 We have heard the arguments of colleagues from the new Member States, who rightly and justifiably feel that they are badly treated because of the differences in payments, so we must acknowledge that this report is a European report. we have heard the arguments of colleagues from the new member states who rightly and justifiably feel that they are badly treated because of the differences in payments so we must acknowledge that this report is a european report. 28115 fine-tune [['NORP', 216, 8]] [['NORP', 214, 8]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:33:27_5 Second, the budget has to be highly targeted. second the budget has to be highly targeted. 96807 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:33:51_1 We cannot tackle the crisis without the means needed to fuel growth in Europe. we cannot tackle the crisis without the means needed to fuel growth in europe. 96773 fine-tune [['LOC', 71, 6]] [['LOC', 71, 6]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:33:51_3 We cannot meet our pledge for more Europe without a budget commensurate with our ambitions and now a little institutional twist. we cannot meet our pledge for more europe without a budget commensurate with our ambitions and now a little institutional twist. 96773 fine-tune [['LOC', 35, 6]] [['LOC', 35, 6]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:33:51_4 We have to realise these ambitions with one budget with one unified budget in order to safeguard the prerogatives of this House and the democratic scrutiny of the whole process. we have to realise these ambitions with one budget with one unified budget in order to safeguard the prerogatives of this house and the democratic scrutiny of the whole process. 96773 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 56, 3], ['CARDINAL', 40, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 56, 3], ['CARDINAL', 40, 3]] 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-09:33:51_7 we have to fight for an ambitious multiannual framework, but we cannot do it effectively while simultaneously thinking about new budgets or new institutions. we have to fight for an ambitious multiannual framework but we cannot do it effectively while simultaneously thinking about new budgets or new institutions. 96773 fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:00:17_3 We have to make it very clear to the Member States who will come to the negotiating table to say no that the Treaty allows us to have the budget even if they block the decision. we have to make it very clear to the member states who will come to the negotiating table to say no that the treaty allows us to have the budget even if they block the decision. 96779 fine-tune None None 20121023-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20121023-10:00:17_7 The debate begins only now, and I believe that it would be irresponsible to move to a growing number of national corrections. This will make the decision in November impossible. the debate begins only now and i believe that it would be irresponsible to move to a growing number of national corrections. this will make the decision in november impossible. 96779 fine-tune [['DATE', 157, 8]] [['DATE', 156, 8]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:12:23_22 We are encouraged by the commitment shown by MEPs and by the fact that your analyses and recommendations coincide very closely with ours. we are encouraged by the commitment shown by meps and by the fact that your analyses and recommendations coincide very closely with ours. 101463 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:12:23_5 The Commission is committed to delivering proposals in the remaining areas by summer the commission is committed to delivering proposals in the remaining areas by summer. 101463 fine-tune [['DATE', 78, 6]] [['DATE', 78, 6]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:12:23_9 Of course, some shortcomings have emerged. of course some shortcomings have emerged. 101463 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:12:23_19 Finally, this review will reinforce supervision and enforcement across financial markets with a key role foreseen for the new European Securities and Markets Authority. finally this review will reinforce supervision and enforcement across financial markets with a key role foreseen for the new european securities and markets authority. 101463 fine-tune [['ORG', 126, 41]] [['ORG', 125, 41]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:12:23_6 2011. We count on the support of the European Parliament in moving swiftly to adopt the necessary reforms in order to ensure they are applied as soon as possible thereafter. two thousand and eleven we count on the support of the european parliament in moving swiftly to adopt the necessary reforms in order to ensure they are applied as soon as possible thereafter. 101463 fine-tune [['ORG', 37, 19], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['ORG', 55, 19], ['DATE', 0, 23]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:12:23_16 Another important area touched upon also in Dr Swinburne's report is to improve the functioning and regulation of commodity derivative markets in line with G20 principles. another important area touched upon also in dr swinburne's report is to improve the functioning and regulation of commodity derivative markets in line with g twenty principles. 101463 fine-tune [['ORG', 156, 3], ['PERSON', 47, 9]] [['ORG', 156, 8], ['PERSON', 47, 9]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:12:23_10 Technological progress and rapid developments in financial markets have also ensured that regulatory devices which were state of the art some years ago are clearly outdated today. technological progress and rapid developments in financial markets have also ensured that regulatory devices which were state of the art some years ago are clearly outdated today. 101463 fine-tune [['DATE', 142, 9]] [['DATE', 142, 9]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:12:23_14 This should take proper account of the nature of the business with a view to ensuring a level playing field between actors and proper protection for investors as well as against disruptive market practices. this should take proper account of the nature of the business with a view to ensuring a level playing field between actors and proper protection for investors as well as against disruptive market practices. 101463 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:12:23_12 We intend to be ambitious and comprehensive in tackling all challenges. we intend to be ambitious and comprehensive in tackling all challenges. 101463 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:12:23_4 Many pieces have already been put in place, not least, the launch of a new EU supervisory authority as of next month. many pieces have already been put in place not least the launch of a new eu supervisory authority as of next month. 101463 fine-tune [['DATE', 106, 10], ['GPE', 75, 2]] [['DATE', 104, 10], ['GPE', 73, 2]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_16 Like the Commission, the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs is reticent to go beyond mandating the approved publication arrangements, but if a market solution is not found, then legislation should be supported. like the commission the committee on economic and monetary affairs is reticent to go beyond mandating the approved publication arrangements but if a market solution is not found then legislation should be supported. 96920 fine-tune [['ORG', 25, 42]] [['ORG', 24, 42]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_10 Allowing regulators full access to business models should ensure that they can continue as a venue for the discretionary crossing of client orders without allowing them to expand to proportions that will affect price discovery or to provide a cover for market abuse. allowing regulators full access to business models should ensure that they can continue as a venue for the discretionary crossing of client orders without allowing them to expand to proportions that will affect price discovery or to provide a cover for market abuse. 96920 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_21 Fundamentally, we must ensure the integrity of our financial markets. fundamentally we must ensure the integrity of our financial markets. 96920 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_18 There has been agreement that practices like flash orders, spoofing and pinging are unfair or even abusive. there has been agreement that practices like flash orders spoofing and pinging are unfair or even abusive. 96920 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_23 They are there to provide a market place for investors to channel capital to businesses and corporates who act in our real economy. This fundamental function of the markets must be kept centre stage in all of our minds as we go through the legislative process of MiFID II. they are there to provide a market place for investors to channel capital to businesses and corporates who act in our real economy. this fundamental function of the markets must be kept centre stage in all of our minds as we go through the legislative process of mifid ii. 96920 fine-tune [['LAW', 263, 8]] [['LAW', 263, 8]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_14 Investors in the US cannot understand how we in the EU operate without such a tool. investors in the us cannot understand how we in the eu operate without such a tool. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 52, 2], ['GPE', 17, 2]] [['GPE', 52, 2], ['GPE', 17, 2]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_12 The possibility currently to arbitrage across EU Member States to find the best interpretation of the same rule should no longer be a possibility. the possibility currently to arbitrage across eu member states to find the best interpretation of the same rule should no longer be a possibility. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 46, 2]] [['GPE', 46, 2]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_8 Yet this solution ensures that proportionality can be maintained in allowing for significant differentiation within the categories for regulated markets, MTFs, SIs, BCNs and derivative platforms. yet this solution ensures that proportionality can be maintained in allowing for significant differentiation within the categories for regulated markets mtfs sis bcns and derivative platforms. 96920 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_0 Mr President, I have difficulty explaining to those uninitiated in financial jargon precisely what my report on dark pools' refers to. mr president i have difficulty explaining to those uninitiated in financial jargon precisely what my report on dark pools' refers to. 96920 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_6 I believe that the Commission, in their consultation document, may have gone a step further in widening its definition of organised trading facilities to include all venues that bring together buyers and sellers. i believe that the commission in their consultation document may have gone a step further in widening its definition of organised trading facilities to include all venues that bring together buyers and sellers. 96920 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_2 The report, more broadly, is an assessment of the implementation of the Markets in the Financial Instruments Directive of 2007 with respect to equities and seeks to address structural issues currently apparent in the equities markets. the report more broadly is an assessment of the implementation of the markets in the financial instruments directive of two thousand and seven with respect to equities and seeks to address structural issues currently apparent in the equities markets. 96920 fine-tune [['DATE', 122, 4], ['LAW', 72, 46]] [['DATE', 120, 22], ['LAW', 70, 46]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_4 Given the timing of this own initiative report and its culmination in a plenary vote this week, I also believe that the European Parliament has added significantly to the Commission's recently released consultation on the MiFID II review which takes into account many of the issues raised in deliberations in the committee. given the timing of this own initiative report and its culmination in a plenary vote this week i also believe that the european parliament has added significantly to the commission's recently released consultation on the mifid ii review which takes into account many of the issues raised in deliberations in the committee. 96920 fine-tune [['LAW', 222, 8], ['PRODUCT', 120, 19], ['DATE', 85, 9]] [['LAW', 221, 8], ['ORG', 119, 19], ['DATE', 85, 9]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_3 despite this being a highly technical report i am encouraged by the high level of debate that has occurred in the committee. i am glad that the hard work of my colleagues has managed to establish a broad base of support across political groups turning one hundred and ninety four amendments into twenty six compromises which most groups were able to sign up to. 96920 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 296, 10], ['CARDINAL', 252, 27]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_1 The report formally refers to the trading of financial instruments, including dark pools, which are financial transactions and shares conducted without pre trade transparency, otherwise referred to as non displayed trades. the report formally refers to the trading of financial instruments including dark pools which are financial transactions and shares conducted without pre trade transparency otherwise referred to as non displayed trades. 96920 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_7 This means a significant loophole may be closed. this means a significant loophole may be closed. 96920 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_9 The new level of scrutiny being suggested for operators of dark pools should be welcomed by investors as, while they currently provide protection from the wider market, they at least have the potential for abuse. the new level of scrutiny being suggested for operators of dark pools should be welcomed by investors as while they currently provide protection from the wider market they at least have the potential for abuse. 96920 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_15 There has been general industry acceptance, particularly among investor groups, of its necessity but, for the three years since MiFID implementation, the market participants have failed to come together to provide a European consolidated tape. there has been general industry acceptance particularly among investor groups of its necessity but for the three years since mifid implementation the market participants have failed to come together to provide a european consolidated tape. 96920 fine-tune [['NORP', 216, 8], ['DATE', 110, 11]] [['NORP', 212, 8], ['DATE', 107, 11]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_13 During the compilation of this report and its amendment, it was clear that the biggest deficit in MiFID implementation has been the lack of a market version of a European consolidated tape. during the compilation of this report and its amendment it was clear that the biggest deficit in mifid implementation has been the lack of a market version of a european consolidated tape. 96920 fine-tune [['NORP', 162, 8], ['LAW', 98, 5]] [['NORP', 161, 8], ['LAW', 97, 5]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_22 They are not there for intermediaries or the interlopers to interact with one another. they are not there for intermediaries or the interlopers to interact with one another. 96920 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_20 In the absence of clear data, it is difficult to draw any solid conclusions on their role positive or negative and so, before we propose legislative actions, we need to make sure that we have data so that we do not impose legislation that may be detrimental to the effective functioning of European markets. in the absence of clear data it is difficult to draw any solid conclusions on their role positive or negative and so before we propose legislative actions we need to make sure that we have data so that we do not impose legislation that may be detrimental to the effective functioning of european markets. 96920 fine-tune [['NORP', 290, 8]] [['NORP', 287, 8]] 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_19 However, the committee found it much harder to come to agreement on the role of certain market participants, in particular, the benefits or not of high frequency trading strategies. however the committee found it much harder to come to agreement on the role of certain market participants in particular the benefits or not of high frequency trading strategies. 96920 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_17 The micro structural issues currently affecting the equity markets have been a topic of heated debate in committee. the micro structural issues currently affecting the equity markets have been a topic of heated debate in committee. 96920 fine-tune None None 20101213-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20101213-23:01:41_11 As well as this, in terms of MiFID waivers, the European Parliament and the Commission agree that these need to be redefined and their implementation needs to be standardised across the EU. as well as this in terms of mifid waivers the european parliament and the commission agree that these need to be redefined and their implementation needs to be standardised across the eu. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 186, 2], ['ORG', 48, 19], ['LAW', 29, 5]] [['GPE', 184, 2], ['ORG', 46, 19], ['LAW', 28, 5]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:28:34_11 I also think it is in the interest of the internal market, and we need the internal market to remove obstacles and have a single rule book throughout the European Union. i also think it is in the interest of the internal market and we need the internal market to remove obstacles and have a single rule book throughout the european union. 28266 fine-tune [['GPE', 154, 14]] [['GPE', 153, 14]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:28:34_13 I think we can be really proud of ourselves, but of course everything hinges on the application and the enforcement. i think we can be really proud of ourselves but of course everything hinges on the application and the enforcement. 28266 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:28:34_7 I too believe that the regulation and the directive do not constitute an obstacle, they actually remove obstacles. i too believe that the regulation and the directive do not constitute an obstacle they actually remove obstacles. 28266 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:28:34_5 I suppose there is not anybody in this room who does not have an iPad. i suppose there is not anybody in this room who does not have an ipad. 28266 fine-tune [['PRODUCT', 65, 4]] [['PRODUCT', 65, 4]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:28:34_8 Something that we have been discussing a lot lately, and we will discuss it later today, is fighting terrorism and sharing information. something that we have been discussing a lot lately and we will discuss it later today is fighting terrorism and sharing information. 28266 fine-tune [['DATE', 82, 5]] [['DATE', 81, 5]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:28:34_10 It will create the trust that agencies need to share information. it will create the trust that agencies need to share information. 28266 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:26:28_5 This regulation is without doubt a comprehensive change to many issues surrounding the processing of data, and the implementation of the regulation is key. What businesses do not want is heavy handed regulation, and what consumers do not want are complicated rules that give no greater clarity on what their rights are. this regulation is without doubt a comprehensive change to many issues surrounding the processing of data and the implementation of the regulation is key. what businesses do not want is heavy handed regulation and what consumers do not want are complicated rules that give no greater clarity on what their rights are. 4542 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:26:28_3 My Group and I have at times had serious reservations about the content of these proposals and the direction negotiations took on certain issues, but I hope that, now we are at the end, a pragmatic and workable solution has been put in place. my group and i have at times had serious reservations about the content of these proposals and the direction negotiations took on certain issues but i hope that now we are at the end a pragmatic and workable solution has been put in place. 4542 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:26:28_7 These issues were key for my political group, and my hope is that the new rules will increase consumer trust and create a level playing field, legally across the EU, where businesses know exactly what they can and cannot do, which in turn will attract future investment in the digital single market from outside the EU and allow innovation and industry to flourish. these issues were key for my political group and my hope is that the new rules will increase consumer trust and create a level playing field legally across the eu where businesses know exactly what they can and cannot do which in turn will attract future investment in the digital single market from outside the eu and allow innovation and industry to flourish. 4542 fine-tune [['GPE', 316, 2], ['GPE', 162, 2]] [['GPE', 312, 2], ['GPE', 160, 2]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:26:28_8 Both the Data Protection Regulation and the Law Enforcement Directive are about creating trust in our individual systems and therefore creating more trust for our EU cross border cooperation. both the data protection regulation and the law enforcement directive are about creating trust in our individual systems and therefore creating more trust for our eu cross border cooperation. 4542 fine-tune [['GPE', 163, 2], ['LAW', 44, 25], ['LAW', 9, 26]] [['GPE', 163, 2], ['LAW', 44, 25], ['LAW', 9, 26]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:26:28_6 We thankfully ended up with a far more sensible and workable set of ideas, related to consent, fines, notification periods, scientific research, direct marketing in legitimate interests, and derogations for small and medium sized businesses. we thankfully ended up with a far more sensible and workable set of ideas related to consent fines notification periods scientific research direct marketing in legitimate interests and derogations for small and medium sized businesses. 4542 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:26:28_4 This data protection legislation will only last up to another 20 years, like the last, but if it is capable of establishing technology neutral and principles based rules, it will be successful. this data protection legislation will only last up to another twenty years like the last but if it is capable of establishing technology neutral and principles based rules it will be successful. 4542 fine-tune [['DATE', 62, 8]] [['DATE', 62, 12]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:26:28_2 However, we currently operate under a legal regime that was created before Twitter, Uber and Amazon were twinkles in any billionaire's eye. however we currently operate under a legal regime that was created before twitter uber and amazon were twinkles in any billionaire's eye. 4542 fine-tune [['ORG', 93, 6], ['ORG', 84, 4], ['ORG', 75, 7]] [['ORG', 91, 6], ['ORG', 82, 4], ['ORG', 74, 7]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_26 This directive is not about constraining law enforcement. this directive is not about constraining law enforcement. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_19 The rules will improve cooperation in the fight against terrorism and other serious crime in Europe. the rules will improve cooperation in the fight against terrorism and other serious crime in europe. None fine-tune [['LOC', 93, 6]] [['LOC', 93, 6]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_20 Criminal law enforcement authorities will no longer have to apply different sets of data protection laws according to the origin of the personal data, saving time and money. criminal law enforcement authorities will no longer have to apply different sets of data protection laws according to the origin of the personal data saving time and money. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_11 Businesses will equally benefit greatly from this reform. businesses will equally benefit greatly from this reform. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_33 Following publication, Member States will have two years to prepare for applying the general data protection regulation and to amend or repeal their national laws. following publication member states will have two years to prepare for applying the general data protection regulation and to amend or repeal their national laws. None fine-tune [['DATE', 47, 9]] [['DATE', 46, 9]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_4 It means that individuals will have more information on how their data is processed, and this information will be available in a clear and understandable way. it means that individuals will have more information on how their data is processed and this information will be available in a clear and understandable way. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_28 The directive also sets a standard that has to be met by any future data—sharing instruments at EU level. the directive also sets a standard that has to be met by any future datasharing instruments at eu level. None fine-tune [['GPE', 96, 2]] [['GPE', 95, 2]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_17 Privacy friendly techniques, such as pseudonymisation, will be encouraged, as will data protection by design. privacy friendly techniques such as pseudonymisation will be encouraged as will data protection by design. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_35 Because the new rules become applicable in spring 2018, this timeframe gives Member States and companies enough time to adapt to the new rules, but we need to ensure these two years are used in the best possible way to get ready. because the new rules become applicable in spring two thousand and eighteen this timeframe gives member states and companies enough time to adapt to the new rules but we need to ensure these two years are used in the best possible way to get ready. None fine-tune [['DATE', 172, 9], ['DATE', 43, 11]] [['DATE', 191, 9], ['DATE', 43, 32]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_45 Dutch Presidency, and also the preceding Luxembourg Presidency. dutch presidency and also the preceding luxembourg presidency. None fine-tune [['GPE', 41, 10], ['NORP', 0, 5]] [['GPE', 40, 10], ['NORP', 0, 5]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_2 You are about to adopt data protection laws that will allow us to take full advantage of the digital single market because this is a key basis for the creation of the digital single market. you are about to adopt data protection laws that will allow us to take full advantage of the digital single market because this is a key basis for the creation of the digital single market. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_6 The right to erasure and to be forgotten will be clarified. the right to erasure and to be forgotten will be clarified. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_13 The new regulation will remove the differences between the current national data protection laws. the new regulation will remove the differences between the current national data protection laws. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_31 Getting this balance right will be a key priority in the years to come, and the police directive will be a strong framework for this work. getting this balance right will be a key priority in the years to come and the police directive will be a strong framework for this work. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_41 We may need best practices or guidelines in specific sectors such as energy and health, which make increasing use of personal data and need to develop privacy—friendly solutions. we may need best practices or guidelines in specific sectors such as energy and health which make increasing use of personal data and need to develop privacyfriendly solutions. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_15 There will be a level playing field, and non—EU companies, when offering services in the EU, will have to abide by the same rules as EU companies. there will be a level playing field and noneu companies when offering services in the eu will have to abide by the same rules as eu companies. None fine-tune [['GPE', 133, 2], ['GPE', 89, 2], ['GPE', 45, 2]] [['GPE', 129, 2], ['GPE', 86, 2]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_37 the regulation in fact replaces twenty eight national laws while the directive has to be transposed into national law. None fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 32, 12]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_47 I would like also to thank my DG JUST colleagues and all those who have played a role in this monumental agreement, and I would like to invite all Members of this Parliament to endorse it tomorrow. i would like also to thank my dg just colleagues and all those who have played a role in this monumental agreement and i would like to invite all members of this parliament to endorse it tomorrow. None fine-tune [['DATE', 188, 8], ['ORG', 163, 10], ['ORG', 30, 7]] [['DATE', 187, 8], ['ORG', 162, 10], ['ORG', 30, 7]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_8 This right will be balanced with other rights, such as the right to freedom of expression. this right will be balanced with other rights such as the right to freedom of expression. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_24 This was also one of the conclusions of the extraordinary meeting of justice and home affairs ministers two days after the Brussels attacks. this was also one of the conclusions of the extraordinary meeting of justice and home affairs ministers two days after the brussels attacks. None fine-tune [['EVENT', 123, 16], ['DATE', 104, 8], ['CARDINAL', 14, 3]] [['EVENT', 123, 16], ['DATE', 104, 8], ['CARDINAL', 14, 3]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_9 Individuals will have the right to know when their data has been hacked. individuals will have the right to know when their data has been hacked. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_25 The new police directive will allow for smoother exchange of information between Member States' police and judicial authorities, while ensuring a common and better standard of data protection. the new police directive will allow for smoother exchange of information between member states' police and judicial authorities while ensuring a common and better standard of data protection. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_23 Member States will need to share more information with each other and with EU agencies like Europol and Eurojust. member states will need to share more information with each other and with eu agencies like europol and eurojust. None fine-tune [['ORG', 104, 8], ['ORG', 92, 7], ['GPE', 75, 2]] [['ORG', 104, 8], ['ORG', 92, 7], ['GPE', 75, 2]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_38 We will work in particular with data protection authorities to ensure a uniform application of the rules. we will work in particular with data protection authorities to ensure a uniform application of the rules. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_7 An individual has the right, under certain conditions, to ask that search engines remove links leading to personal information about them. an individual has the right under certain conditions to ask that search engines remove links leading to personal information about them. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_12 The reform will boost legal certainty for businesses with a single set of rules across Europe. the reform will boost legal certainty for businesses with a single set of rules across europe. None fine-tune [['LOC', 87, 6]] [['LOC', 87, 6]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_30 On the contrary, it means that we need to make sure that the relevant data is available for the relevant law enforcement officer and for the right purpose. on the contrary it means that we need to make sure that the relevant data is available for the relevant law enforcement officer and for the right purpose. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_40 The Commission will work with them to ensure they are well prepared for their new tasks, and we want to have an open dialogue with other stakeholders, notably businesses, to ensure they are aware of their obligations and also that any doubts about the application of the new rules are verified. the commission will work with them to ensure they are well prepared for their new tasks and we want to have an open dialogue with other stakeholders notably businesses to ensure they are aware of their obligations and also that any doubts about the application of the new rules are verified. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_1 The Commission welcomes the final text that is before you. the commission welcomes the final text that is before you. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_14 Thanks to the one stop shop, companies will only have to deal with one single supervisory authority. thanks to the one stop shop companies will only have to deal with one single supervisory authority. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 67, 3], ['CARDINAL', 14, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 66, 3], ['CARDINAL', 14, 3]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_36 So the Commission will work closely with Member States to make sure that existing laws are adapted or repealed as necessary. so the commission will work closely with member states to make sure that existing laws are adapted or repealed as necessary. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_10 Companies and organisations must notify the national supervisory authority of serious data breaches as soon as possible so that users can take appropriate measures. companies and organisations must notify the national supervisory authority of serious data breaches as soon as possible so that users can take appropriate measures. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_32 Let me now say a few words about the Commission's strategy for the next steps after this week's historic adoption of the data protection reform. let me now say a few words about the commission's strategy for the next steps after this week's historic adoption of the data protection reform. None fine-tune [['DATE', 84, 9]] [['DATE', 84, 9]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_42 The Commission wants to ensure a dialogue between the actors to make sure we are all ready for the big day in the commission wants to ensure a dialogue between the actors to make sure we are all ready for the big day in. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_5 It will also be easier for people to transfer their personal data between service providers. it will also be easier for people to transfer their personal data between service providers. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_29 As the Commission said last week in its Communication on interoperability of information systems in the area of freedom, security and justice, we need to fill the gaps left by our current information systems, but this does not mean mass gathering of data without purpose. as the commission said last week in its communication on interoperability of information systems in the area of freedom security and justice we need to fill the gaps left by our current information systems but this does not mean mass gathering of data without purpose. None fine-tune [['DATE', 23, 9]] [['DATE', 23, 9]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_34 Member States will also have two years to transpose and implement the police directive. member states will also have two years to transpose and implement the police directive. None fine-tune [['DATE', 29, 9]] [['DATE', 29, 9]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_3 Let me now take you through the various benefits of the new rules. The regulation will reinforce the tools to allow people to regain control of their personal data. let me now take you through the various benefits of the new rules. the regulation will reinforce the tools to allow people to regain control of their personal data. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:13:10_27 It is about ensuring the correct and lawful treatment of personal data in the law enforcement context, which also includes the personal information of victims or witnesses of crime. it is about ensuring the correct and lawful treatment of personal data in the law enforcement context which also includes the personal information of victims or witnesses of crime. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:11:10_3 That is good for citizens. that is good for citizens. 96668 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:11:10_7 A very good job was done. a very good job was done. 96668 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:11:10_4 It is good for businesses. it is good for businesses. 96668 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:11:10_2 which will be applied equally in every Member State. which will be applied equally in every member state. 96668 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:01:36_8 We will also be able to set a gold standard for the digital market of tomorrow, when these standards will be essential for each and every new technology product and service. we will also be able to set a gold standard for the digital market of tomorrow when these standards will be essential for each and every new technology product and service. 96736 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:01:36_6 I am convinced that respect for data protection is not only a precondition for trust and innovation in a digitalised economy, but it will be an important key for the success of our European economies in the future. i am convinced that respect for data protection is not only a precondition for trust and innovation in a digitalised economy but it will be an important key for the success of our european economies in the future. 96736 fine-tune [['NORP', 181, 8]] [['NORP', 180, 8]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:01:36_2 2015. The agreement found in December under the Luxembourg Presidency is an important signal, as the finalisation of this file by the end of 2015 was announced by the Commission and Parliament's Presidents, as well as the heads of state in the European Council several times. two thousand and fifteen the agreement found in december under the luxembourg presidency is an important signal as the finalisation of this file by the end of two thousand and fifteen was announced by the commission and parliament's presidents as well as the heads of state in the european council several times. 96736 fine-tune [['ORG', 244, 16], ['ORG', 182, 10], ['DATE', 141, 4], ['GPE', 48, 10], ['DATE', 29, 8], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['ORG', 281, 16], ['ORG', 220, 10], ['DATE', 159, 24], ['GPE', 67, 10], ['DATE', 48, 8], ['DATE', 0, 24]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:01:36_13 This compromise, which we have found in an intense democratic debate in a legislative process throughout recent years, is a huge step forward towards creating a single legal environment for the digital world of tomorrow, and this is our chance as Europeans to have a significant effect on it. this compromise which we have found in an intense democratic debate in a legislative process throughout recent years is a huge step forward towards creating a single legal environment for the digital world of tomorrow and this is our chance as europeans to have a significant effect on it. 96736 fine-tune [['NORP', 247, 9], ['DATE', 94, 23]] [['NORP', 244, 9], ['DATE', 93, 23]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:01:36_11 Stronger consumer transparency and choice is building new opportunities for trustful, secure and consumer friendly products and services. stronger consumer transparency and choice is building new opportunities for trustful secure and consumer friendly products and services. 96736 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:01:36_16 Everybody out there is waiting for us to formally finalise and present the long expected EU Data Protection Regulation, and data controllers, their consultants, Member State governments and data protection authorities are eager to do what from now on will be the most important thing to get this single data protection law of the European Union into practice as soon as possible. everybody out there is waiting for us to formally finalise and present the long expected eu data protection regulation and data controllers their consultants member state governments and data protection authorities are eager to do what from now on will be the most important thing to get this single data protection law of the european union into practice as soon as possible. 96736 fine-tune [['GPE', 330, 14], ['LAW', 89, 29]] [['GPE', 327, 14], ['LAW', 89, 29]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:01:36_10 With new rights such as data portability and new principles like data protection by design, we are further developing the protection of our privacy and self determination in times of big data and the internet of things. with new rights such as data portability and new principles like data protection by design we are further developing the protection of our privacy and self determination in times of big data and the internet of things. 96736 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:01:36_14 I want once again to thank the shadow rapporteurs, the rapporteur for the Police Directive, Marju Lauristin, and all the colleagues here in Parliament, in the Commission and in the Council, as well as all the people involved in this democratic process, for their hard work, their honest and open engagement and contribution to this result. i want once again to thank the shadow rapporteurs the rapporteur for the police directive marju lauristin and all the colleagues here in parliament in the commission and in the council as well as all the people involved in this democratic process for their hard work their honest and open engagement and contribution to this result. 96736 fine-tune [['ORG', 181, 7], ['ORG', 140, 10], ['PERSON', 92, 15]] [['ORG', 177, 7], ['ORG', 137, 10], ['PERSON', 90, 15]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:01:36_12 The newly built consistency mechanism in the future EU Data Protection Board and a strong sanction regime will ensure that there will be equal opportunities, effective rights and legal certainty for everyone on our market which, as the biggest common market in the world, nobody will be able to ignore. the newly built consistency mechanism in the future eu data protection board and a strong sanction regime will ensure that there will be equal opportunities effective rights and legal certainty for everyone on our market which as the biggest common market in the world nobody will be able to ignore. 96736 fine-tune [['ORG', 52, 24]] [['ORG', 52, 24]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:01:36_7 We Europeans not only export a high protection of privacy and consumer rights online. we europeans not only export a high protection of privacy and consumer rights online. 96736 fine-tune [['NORP', 3, 9]] [['NORP', 3, 9]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:01:36_1 It is the result of intense negotiations in both legislators' bodies and in the course of a trilogue on the basis of our first reading in March 2014 and a general approach in the Council from June it is the result of intense negotiations in both legislators' bodies and in the course of a trilogue on the basis of our first reading in march two thousand and fourteen and a general approach in the council from june. 96736 fine-tune [['DATE', 192, 4], ['ORG', 179, 7], ['DATE', 138, 10]] [['DATE', 213, 4], ['ORG', 200, 7], ['DATE', 138, 31]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:01:36_9 at the same time we are for the first time in european history regulating the application of a fundamental right for the whole european market by a directly applicable eu regulation. we are deepening and harmonising the existing rights and standards from the one thousand nine hundred and ninety five directive on data protection and creating a single legal standard for the protection of personal data which is fit for the digitalised society of tomorrow. 96736 fine-tune [] [['LAW', 301, 28], ['DATE', 259, 41], ['GPE', 168, 2], ['NORP', 127, 8], ['NORP', 46, 8], ['ORDINAL', 32, 5]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:51:36_1 The directive is also very important as the first comprehensive instrument to regulate data protection for law enforcement. the directive is also very important as the first comprehensive instrument to regulate data protection for law enforcement. 124896 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:51:36_3 This time is crucial for some points. this time is crucial for some points. 124896 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:51:36_6 The use of big data is important for business but also for science and research, and in the end for personalised products and services for us as users. the use of big data is important for business but also for science and research and in the end for personalised products and services for us as users. 124896 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:24:39_7 This is a huge step forward. this is a huge step forward. 96736 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:24:39_9 we are replacing twenty eight different legal frameworks on data protection with one single legal framework and building a gold standard for the protection of the fundamental right to data protection and privacy which we also want to defend globally in the global environment of the global market which we are creating. 96736 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 81, 3], ['CARDINAL', 17, 12]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:24:39_8 It is bringing a remarkable reduction of bureaucratic burden. it is bringing a remarkable reduction of bureaucratic burden. 96736 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:24:39_6 But I think that we showed that the European Union can deliver on this substance, that we can deliver in this democratic process with huge steps forward. but i think that we showed that the european union can deliver on this substance that we can deliver in this democratic process with huge steps forward. 96736 fine-tune [['GPE', 36, 14]] [['GPE', 36, 14]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:38:48_5 Today Parliament lays the stepping stones towards a truly European digital market, and today Europe shows that privacy and security go hand in hand. today parliament lays the stepping stones towards a truly european digital market and today europe shows that privacy and security go hand in hand. 1185 fine-tune [['LOC', 93, 6], ['DATE', 87, 5], ['NORP', 58, 8], ['ORG', 6, 10], ['DATE', 0, 5]] [['LOC', 92, 6], ['DATE', 86, 5], ['NORP', 58, 8], ['ORG', 6, 10], ['DATE', 0, 5]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:38:48_3 for companies, to which we provide a market opener one law for one continent as an international gold standard for companies to which we provide a market opener one law for one continent as an international gold standard; 1185 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 63, 3], ['CARDINAL', 51, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 62, 3], ['CARDINAL', 50, 3]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:38:48_1 I thank rapporteur Philipp Albrecht, I thank rapporteur Marju Lauristin and I thank all the colleagues in the European Parliament, because this is a historic day for Europe a day which shows that if we work together we can deal deliver results for citizens, i thank rapporteur philipp albrecht i thank rapporteur marju lauristin and i thank all the colleagues in the european parliament because this is a historic day for europe a day which shows that if we work together we can deal deliver results for citizens 1185 fine-tune [['LOC', 166, 6], ['ORG', 110, 19], ['PERSON', 56, 15], ['PERSON', 19, 16]] [['LOC', 164, 6], ['ORG', 109, 19], ['PERSON', 55, 15], ['PERSON', 19, 16]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:38:48_6 So thank you from all my heart to all those who have helped make this possible today. so thank you from all my heart to all those who have helped make this possible today. 1185 fine-tune [['DATE', 79, 5]] [['DATE', 79, 5]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:38:48_0 Madam President, in 2012 as the then Commissioner for Justice, I presented the legal text to protect the privacy of citizens and to facilitate data exchange for police work. Four years later, after difficult negotiations with Member States and after a fierce lobbying campaign, we have an almost unanimous agreement. madam president in two thousand and twelve as the then commissioner for justice i presented the legal text to protect the privacy of citizens and to facilitate data exchange for police work. four years later after difficult negotiations with member states and after a fierce lobbying campaign we have an almost unanimous agreement. 1185 fine-tune [['DATE', 174, 16], ['DATE', 20, 4]] [['DATE', 191, 16], ['DATE', 19, 23]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:38:48_4 and for security forces, which get more efficient access to data in order to fight crime and terrorism. and for security forces which get more efficient access to data in order to fight crime and terrorism. 1185 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:38:48_2 whose personal data will be better protected whose personal data will be better protected; 1185 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:13:42_37 One point I can mention is that the Commission will produce a Citizen's Guide to make sure that individuals have easy to understand, practical information on how to obtain redress in case of complaints. one point i can mention is that the commission will produce a citizen's guide to make sure that individuals have easy to understand practical information on how to obtain redress in case of complaints. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:13:42_31 I would like to say that, as we understand it, the European data protection authorities, i.e. i would like to say that as we understand it the european data protection authorities i. None fine-tune [['NORP', 51, 8]] [['NORP', 49, 8]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:13:42_35 So the Commission will now examine the opinion in depth and address the working party's recommendations in its final decision. so the commission will now examine the opinion in depth and address the working party's recommendations in its final decision. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:13:42_6 Now we are preparing the legislation which will balance this properly for everybody in Europe. now we are preparing the legislation which will balance this properly for everybody in europe. None fine-tune [['LOC', 87, 6]] [['LOC', 87, 6]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:13:42_11 So we are now in a very sensitive period when we must be especially careful about the protection of privacy and private data. so we are now in a very sensitive period when we must be especially careful about the protection of privacy and private data. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:13:42_10 identifying the balance and the right of access to data on the part of law enforcement authorities. identifying the balance and the right of access to data on the part of law enforcement authorities. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:13:42_27 We will have to review all our adequacy decisions which relate to the transfer of European citizens' data to third countries. This is the hot topic of today, which some of you mentioned as well, and I would like to use this opportunity to inform you about the position of the Commission on we will have to review all our adequacy decisions which relate to the transfer of european citizens' data to third countries. this is the hot topic of today which some of you mentioned as well and i would like to use this opportunity to inform you about the position of the commission on None fine-tune [['DATE', 151, 5], ['ORDINAL', 109, 5], ['NORP', 82, 8]] [['DATE', 151, 5], ['ORDINAL', 109, 5], ['NORP', 82, 8]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:13:42_25 Here I come to what you mentioned in relation to the rest of the world. here i come to what you mentioned in relation to the rest of the world. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:23:30_0 Madam President, thank you very much. madam president thank you very much. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:23:30_3 Data protection is vital for many reasons. data protection is vital for many reasons. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:23:30_4 I used to be a Member of this House and I recognise many of you as partners in crime'. i used to be a member of this house and i recognise many of you as partners in crime'. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:23:30_5 I am happy that the plenary vote will allow us to sign both the general data protection regulation and the directive on data protection in the field of criminal law enforcement. i am happy that the plenary vote will allow us to sign both the general data protection regulation and the directive on data protection in the field of criminal law enforcement. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:10:56_1 As you know, the Council very much welcomes the agreements that our two institutions reached last December on the General Data Protection Regulation and the directive on data protection in the field of criminal law enforcement. as you know the council very much welcomes the agreements that our two institutions reached last december on the general data protection regulation and the directive on data protection in the field of criminal law enforcement. None fine-tune [['LAW', 114, 34], ['DATE', 93, 13], ['CARDINAL', 68, 3], ['ORG', 17, 7]] [['LAW', 113, 34], ['DATE', 92, 13], ['CARDINAL', 67, 3], ['ORG', 16, 7]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:10:56_2 In the negotiations on the regulation and the directive, Parliament and Council have consistently acknowledged that protection of personal data is a fundamental right. in the negotiations on the regulation and the directive parliament and council have consistently acknowledged that protection of personal data is a fundamental right. None fine-tune [['ORG', 72, 7], ['ORG', 57, 10]] [['ORG', 71, 7], ['ORG', 56, 10]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:10:56_3 As a result, we agreed to empower individuals with strong and enforceable data protection rights. as a result we agreed to empower individuals with strong and enforceable data protection rights. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:10:56_5 This resulted in a general data protection regulation laying down harmonised rules for processing of personal data. this resulted in a general data protection regulation laying down harmonised rules for processing of personal data. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:10:56_6 These new rules will end the fragmentation stemming from differences in implementation of the current directive. these new rules will end the fragmentation stemming from differences in implementation of the current directive. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:10:56_7 The new legislative framework enhances legal certainty, creates a level playing field for companies and reduces administrative burdens. the new legislative framework enhances legal certainty creates a level playing field for companies and reduces administrative burdens. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:10:56_8 Furthermore, the directive on data protection in the field of criminal law enforcement will ensure effective judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation. furthermore the directive on data protection in the field of criminal law enforcement will ensure effective judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:10:56_9 An important element is that it will cover both cross—border and domestic processing of personal data. an important element is that it will cover both crossborder and domestic processing of personal data. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:10:56_10 The directive will facilitate the exchange of personal data between law enforcement authorities. the directive will facilitate the exchange of personal data between law enforcement authorities. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:10:56_11 At the same time, it will guarantee a consistently high level of data protection. at the same time it will guarantee a consistently high level of data protection. None fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:10:56_12 Tomorrow's vote will make the EU's data protection rules ready for the digital era. tomorrow's vote will make the eu's data protection rules ready for the digital era. None fine-tune [['GPE', 30, 2], ['DATE', 0, 8]] [['GPE', 30, 2], ['DATE', 0, 8]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:33:39_2 In an increasingly digitalised world, almost all the personal details of people's lives are held on a database somewhere, and the protection of that information becomes increasingly important. in an increasingly digitalised world almost all the personal details of people's lives are held on a database somewhere and the protection of that information becomes increasingly important. 28497 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:33:39_3 The protection of that information throws up some obvious issues the security of the information held, who has legitimate access to it and how to protect it from highly sophisticated criminals. the protection of that information throws up some obvious issues the security of the information held who has legitimate access to it and how to protect it from highly sophisticated criminals. 28497 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:33:39_4 These are not easy issues to resolve. these are not easy issues to resolve. 28497 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:33:39_5 We all live in democratic societies more or less, anyway but the state has never had such a wealth of information potentially available to it and the possibility of potential misuse by it. we all live in democratic societies more or less anyway but the state has never had such a wealth of information potentially available to it and the possibility of potential misuse by it. 28497 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:33:39_6 We may feel safe now under our present governments, but we do not know what the future will hold. we may feel safe now under our present governments but we do not know what the future will hold. 28497 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:33:39_7 Imagine what Stalin, Hitler and Mao Tse tung could have done with the goldmine of information that exists now. imagine what stalin hitler and mao tse tung could have done with the goldmine of information that exists now. 28497 fine-tune [['PERSON', 32, 12], ['PERSON', 21, 6], ['PERSON', 13, 6]] [['PERSON', 31, 12], ['PERSON', 20, 6], ['PERSON', 13, 6]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:33:39_8 As the European Union becomes more centralised and undemocratic, we cannot know what the shape of its government will take in the future. as the european union becomes more centralised and undemocratic we cannot know what the shape of its government will take in the future. 28497 fine-tune [['GPE', 7, 14]] [['GPE', 7, 14]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:33:39_9 Therefore, the protection of individual citizens' most private information must remain the responsibility of democratic nation states answerable to their people. therefore the protection of individual citizens' most private information must remain the responsibility of democratic nation states answerable to their people. 28497 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:48:47_2 The right to the protection of personal data is enshrined in the European Convention of Human Rights and the European Charter of Fundamental Rights, and they seek to protect the individual's right to privacy, for instance protecting private medical records and preventing insurance companies from potentially misusing personally and very deeply held private information. the right to the protection of personal data is enshrined in the european convention of human rights and the european charter of fundamental rights and they seek to protect the individual's right to privacy for instance protecting private medical records and preventing insurance companies from potentially misusing personally and very deeply held private information. 113959 fine-tune [['LAW', 109, 38], ['LAW', 65, 35]] [['LAW', 109, 38], ['LAW', 65, 35]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:41:24_2 I am very confident that the European Court will help us to have better legislation better applied legislation and that it stands together with the Commission. I would like to thank the Commissioner and her teams for what she has done. i am very confident that the european court will help us to have better legislation better applied legislation and that it stands together with the commission. i would like to thank the commissioner and her teams for what she has done. 1185 fine-tune [['ORG', 29, 14]] [['ORG', 29, 14]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:24:09_2 This is one of the biggest pieces of legislation Parliament has ever enacted, and I think we should be thankful for something that Parliament does very well, and that is quietly and deliberately, Members of this House, the rapporteurs Jan Albrecht and Marju Lauristin but let me just say it because I know all the work they put in all the shadows, this is one of the biggest pieces of legislation parliament has ever enacted and i think we should be thankful for something that parliament does very well and that is quietly and deliberately members of this house the rapporteurs jan albrecht and marju lauristin but let me just say it because i know all the work they put in all the shadows 4519 fine-tune [['PERSON', 252, 15], ['PERSON', 235, 12], ['ORG', 131, 10], ['ORG', 49, 10]] [['PERSON', 248, 15], ['PERSON', 231, 12], ['ORG', 130, 10], ['ORG', 49, 10]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:24:09_4 But let me just say that this is what Parliament does very well to enact a piece of legislation which yes, as Mr Voss said still has some problems on the research side, on the issue of parental consent. but let me just say that this is what parliament does very well to enact a piece of legislation which yes as mr voss said still has some problems on the research side on the issue of parental consent. 4519 fine-tune [['PERSON', 113, 4], ['ORG', 38, 10]] [['PERSON', 112, 4], ['ORG', 38, 10]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:24:09_5 We did not all agree with many of these very difficult issues, but at the end of the day we have a directive and a regulation which is the only one of its kind in the world, and I think for cross border legislation, that is something of which we should be proud. we did not all agree with many of these very difficult issues but at the end of the day we have a directive and a regulation which is the only one of its kind in the world and i think for cross border legislation that is something of which we should be proud. 4519 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:24:09_6 It comes after four years of negotiation with the Council, and for that it is a major achievement. it comes after four years of negotiation with the council and for that it is a major achievement. 4519 fine-tune [['ORG', 50, 7], ['DATE', 15, 10]] [['ORG', 50, 7], ['DATE', 15, 10]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:24:09_7 The regulation gives EU citizens new positive rights, including the ability to know when your data has been hacked, the use of plain language in requests for personal data, the appointment of data protection officers, and the fines which really were needed, because now people know that this is real legislation that will last and stand the test of time. the regulation gives eu citizens new positive rights including the ability to know when your data has been hacked the use of plain language in requests for personal data the appointment of data protection officers and the fines which really were needed because now people know that this is real legislation that will last and stand the test of time. 4519 fine-tune [['GPE', 21, 2]] [['GPE', 21, 2]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:24:09_10 This has meant that we have created a package which has been comprehensive. this has meant that we have created a package which has been comprehensive. 4519 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:24:09_11 At the beginning of this process I think many felt that this could not happen, yet it has happened, and today we will vote the whole package instead of just one regulation. at the beginning of this process i think many felt that this could not happen yet it has happened and today we will vote the whole package instead of just one regulation. 4519 fine-tune [['DATE', 104, 5]] [['DATE', 102, 5]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:24:09_12 I think that is a great achievement for this Parliament. i think that is a great achievement for this parliament. 4519 fine-tune [['ORG', 45, 10]] [['ORG', 45, 10]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:24:09_13 I think it is one of which we should all be proud. i think it is one of which we should all be proud. 4519 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:04:59_0 Madam President, I am afraid I am not here to sing with the angels. After so many years let's be honest we did not achieve the aim. madam president i am afraid i am not here to sing with the angels. after so many years let's be honest we did not achieve the aim. 96674 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:04:59_1 We wanted simple harmonised rules and legal certainty, with the right balance between protecting individuals and the free flow of data. we wanted simple harmonised rules and legal certainty with the right balance between protecting individuals and the free flow of data. 96674 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:04:59_2 I am glad we have achieved one pillar integrity but in Europe we are not building common rules on exceptions. i am glad we have achieved one pillar integrity but in europe we are not building common rules on exceptions. 96674 fine-tune [['LOC', 55, 6], ['CARDINAL', 27, 3]] [['LOC', 55, 6], ['CARDINAL', 27, 3]] 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:04:59_3 The result, I am afraid, is fragmentation, legal uncertainty and complexity. the result i am afraid is fragmentation legal uncertainty and complexity. 96674 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:04:59_4 We wanted to provide a legal playing field, reducing red tape and boosting the single market. we wanted to provide a legal playing field reducing red tape and boosting the single market. 96674 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-16:04:59_6 Our hope was to pave the way for the digital single market by removing borders, barriers and burdens, but these rules are not future proof and could actually be a break to innovation. our hope was to pave the way for the digital single market by removing borders barriers and burdens but these rules are not future proof and could actually be a break to innovation. 96674 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:56:06_0 Madam President, the data protection framework that we are about to adopt is what it is, but I think what is important is to stop looking at digital innovation as being in conflict with data protection. madam president the data protection framework that we are about to adopt is what it is but i think what is important is to stop looking at digital innovation as being in conflict with data protection. 124697 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:56:06_2 Nobody will win from this conflict and there will only be losers. nobody will win from this conflict and there will only be losers. 124697 fine-tune None None 20160413-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160413-15:56:06_5 So people need to trust, and in order to entrust their data they need to understand why their data is collected and for what reason it is used. so people need to trust and in order to entrust their data they need to understand why their data is collected and for what reason it is used. 124697 fine-tune None None 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:46:13_5 This occurs all over the EU and we must put a stop to it. this occurs all over the eu and we must put a stop to it. 96955 fine-tune [['GPE', 25, 2]] [['GPE', 25, 2]] 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:46:13_1 I want to urge both the Council and Commission to look at the support systems for victims, particularly the specific needs of trafficked children, who have very different needs to those of trafficked adults. i want to urge both the council and commission to look at the support systems for victims particularly the specific needs of trafficked children who have very different needs to those of trafficked adults. 96955 fine-tune [['ORG', 24, 7]] [['ORG', 24, 7]] 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:46:13_4 There are children in my own region who are trafficked but we find that, even after registration with social services, many trafficked children just disappear because they remain under the control of their traffickers. They find it just too easy to re traffic these children. there are children in my own region who are trafficked but we find that even after registration with social services many trafficked children just disappear because they remain under the control of their traffickers. they find it just too easy to re traffic these children. 96955 fine-tune None None 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:46:13_2 in the uk last year alone three hundred and twenty five children were identified as being suspected victims of trafficking. 96955 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 26, 29], ['DATE', 10, 9], ['GPE', 7, 2]] 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:28:29_0 One who is another's property and a helpless victim of some dominating influence you might be forgiven for thinking this is a definition of human trafficking. one who is another's property and a helpless victim of some dominating influence you might be forgiven for thinking this is a definition of human trafficking. 96944 fine-tune None None 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:28:29_2 Trafficking of people, be it women, men or children, is a criminal offence and on the increase in all Member States. trafficking of people be it women men or children is a criminal offence and on the increase in all member states. 96944 fine-tune None None 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:28:29_4 In the UK, we estimate approximately 5 victims, of which 330 are children. in the uk we estimate approximately five zero victims of which three hundred and thirty are children. 96944 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 57, 3], ['CARDINAL', 37, 1], ['GPE', 7, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 63, 24], ['CARDINAL', 41, 4], ['CARDINAL', 36, 4], ['GPE', 7, 2]] 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:28:29_3 Extreme poverty, family breakdown and domestic violence contribute to some of the root causes of human trafficking. extreme poverty family breakdown and domestic violence contribute to some of the root causes of human trafficking. 96944 fine-tune None None 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:28:29_1 In fact, it is a definition of slavery. Trafficking is today's slavery. in fact it is a definition of slavery. trafficking is today's slavery. 96944 fine-tune None None 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:28:29_7 Mechanisms for victim support need strengthening. mechanisms for victim support need strengthening. 96944 fine-tune None None 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:09:43_2 It is worth waiting until this late hour to hear it, because there are many people in this Chamber today, including the authors, who understand the complexity of this brutal modern day phenomenon, but also understand that the EU is expected by its citizens to tackle this modern day scourge. it is worth waiting until this late hour to hear it because there are many people in this chamber today including the authors who understand the complexity of this brutal modern day phenomenon but also understand that the eu is expected by its citizens to tackle this modern day scourge. 4519 fine-tune [['GPE', 226, 2], ['DATE', 99, 5]] [['GPE', 222, 2], ['DATE', 98, 5]] 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:09:43_3 Mr Barrot talked about the need for new legislation. We hope we will see the Commission proposal very soon. mr barrot talked about the need for new legislation. we hope we will see the commission proposal very soon. 4519 fine-tune [['PERSON', 3, 6]] [['PERSON', 3, 6]] 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:09:43_4 This morning, at the hearing of Commissioner designate Mrs Malmström, we also saw a positive response to our proposal for an EU anti trafficking coordinator. this morning at the hearing of commissioner designate mrs malmstrm we also saw a positive response to our proposal for an eu anti trafficking coordinator. 4519 fine-tune [['GPE', 125, 2], ['PERSON', 59, 9], ['TIME', 0, 12]] [['GPE', 122, 2], ['PERSON', 58, 8], ['TIME', 0, 12]] 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:09:43_5 If you start to put together the various pieces of this puzzle, at least we are moving forward, but the sheer scale of the problem described by Anna Hedh means that we really have to turn words into action. With trafficking being such a complex phenomenon, touching on so many different areas such as forced labour, organised crime, sexual exploitation and child abuse, our response must be multi pronged and holistic. if you start to put together the various pieces of this puzzle at least we are moving forward but the sheer scale of the problem described by anna hedh means that we really have to turn words into action. with trafficking being such a complex phenomenon touching on so many different areas such as forced labour organised crime sexual exploitation and child abuse our response must be multi pronged and holistic. 4519 fine-tune [['PERSON', 144, 9]] [['PERSON', 142, 9]] 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:09:43_6 Mr Barrot listed many of the things that we would like to see as a reality and, if they come together in a package across the EU, we will have a determined policy which EU citizens will see as a plan of action. At the moment, EU citizens understand the scourge of trafficking but they do not see the holistic approach and they do not understand what the EU is doing as a whole. mr barrot listed many of the things that we would like to see as a reality and if they come together in a package across the eu we will have a determined policy which eu citizens will see as a plan of action. at the moment eu citizens understand the scourge of trafficking but they do not see the holistic approach and they do not understand what the eu is doing as a whole. 4519 fine-tune [['GPE', 354, 2], ['GPE', 226, 2], ['GPE', 169, 2], ['GPE', 126, 2], ['PERSON', 3, 6]] [['GPE', 351, 2], ['GPE', 223, 2], ['GPE', 167, 2], ['GPE', 125, 2], ['PERSON', 3, 6]] 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:09:43_7 I am happy that Commissioner designate Malmström underlined her commitment today to come forward with a new legislative proposal very soon, and I am also happy to see the Spanish Presidency underlining not just the fight against trafficking but related issues such as violence against women. i am happy that commissioner designate malmstrm underlined her commitment today to come forward with a new legislative proposal very soon and i am also happy to see the spanish presidency underlining not just the fight against trafficking but related issues such as violence against women. 4519 fine-tune [['NORP', 171, 7], ['DATE', 75, 5], ['PERSON', 39, 9]] [['NORP', 169, 7], ['DATE', 74, 5], ['PERSON', 39, 8]] 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:09:43_8 It is important that these all come together to show real determination and heart in this proposal. it is important that these all come together to show real determination and heart in this proposal. 4519 fine-tune None None 20100119-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100119-23:09:43_9 Although the hour is late, we now need the words to be turned into action and the authors have done a good job for us today. although the hour is late we now need the words to be turned into action and the authors have done a good job for us today. 4519 fine-tune [['DATE', 118, 5]] [['DATE', 117, 5]] 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:21:21_3 2013. It already has officers working within Member States' police forces and our German SIRENE officer is attached to the UK's Serious Organised Crime Agency and his name is Jan Per Ruehmann. two thousand and thirteen it already has officers working within member states' police forces and our german sirene officer is attached to the uk's serious organised crime agency and his name is jan per ruehmann. 28497 fine-tune [['PERSON', 175, 16], ['ORG', 128, 30], ['GPE', 123, 2], ['NORP', 82, 6], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['PERSON', 187, 24], ['ORG', 148, 30], ['GPE', 143, 2], ['NORP', 102, 6], ['DATE', 0, 25]] 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:21:21_2 It has executive powers and although Britain is not yet a member of the Schengen Group, the UK is expected to joint SIRENE in it has executive powers and although britain is not yet a member of the schengen group the uk is expected to joint sirene in. 28497 fine-tune [['GPE', 92, 2], ['ORG', 72, 14], ['GPE', 37, 7]] [['GPE', 91, 2], ['ORG', 72, 14], ['GPE', 37, 7]] 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:21:21_10 I dislike the European Union and what I love most are the ancient liberties of my countrymen which I want to preserve. i dislike the european union and what i love most are the ancient liberties of my countrymen which i want to preserve. 28497 fine-tune [['GPE', 14, 14]] [['GPE', 14, 14]] 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:38:28_9 As you know, the Member States bear full responsibility for the system at their level, and given that Finland did not volunteer for an earlier testing campaign, the national issues there were revealed only in the last round of tests, which were mandatory for all Member States. as you know the member states bear full responsibility for the system at their level and given that finland did not volunteer for an earlier testing campaign the national issues there were revealed only in the last round of tests which were mandatory for all member states. None fine-tune [['GPE', 102, 7]] [['GPE', 100, 7]] 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:38:28_5 The Commission is further ready to provide any possible support needed to overcome all the remaining challenges. the commission is further ready to provide any possible support needed to overcome all the remaining challenges. None fine-tune None None 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:38:28_3 The objective of bringing the system into operation as soon as possible remains, therefore, an imperative which must not be compromised. the objective of bringing the system into operation as soon as possible remains therefore an imperative which must not be compromised. None fine-tune None None 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:38:28_14 It increases the functionality, capacity and performance of the system and it also improves governance and accountability, through greater safeguards on data protection. So I believe that, once the system is in place and operational, we will all benefit from the high quality of reliable services and the new information which it increases the functionality capacity and performance of the system and it also improves governance and accountability through greater safeguards on data protection. so i believe that once the system is in place and operational we will all benefit from the high quality of reliable services and the new information which None fine-tune None None 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:38:28_4 Experience shows that this is only possible through overall constructive cooperation and solidarity promoted by all the stakeholders. experience shows that this is only possible through overall constructive cooperation and solidarity promoted by all the stakeholders. None fine-tune None None 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:15:44_9 Without access to SIS II, the UK would not have access to alerts issued by other Member States in order, for example, to locate and apprehend criminals who escape into the UK from one of the other Schengen countries. without access to sis ii the uk would not have access to alerts issued by other member states in order for example to locate and apprehend criminals who escape into the uk from one of the other schengen countries. 4529 fine-tune [['LOC', 197, 8], ['CARDINAL', 180, 3], ['GPE', 172, 2], ['GPE', 30, 2]] [['LOC', 194, 8], ['CARDINAL', 177, 3], ['GPE', 169, 2], ['GPE', 29, 2]] 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:15:44_1 What a mistake that would be! what a mistake that would be! 4529 fine-tune None None 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:15:44_7 The UK has been preparing for a number of years to connect to SIS II. It is responsible for 18 of the total charge to the EU budget as well as the domestic costs. the uk has been preparing for a number of years to connect to sis ii. it is responsible for eighteen of the total charge to the eu budget as well as the domestic costs. 4529 fine-tune [['GPE', 122, 2], ['CARDINAL', 92, 2], ['DATE', 30, 17], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 128, 2], ['CARDINAL', 92, 8], ['DATE', 30, 17], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:15:44_3 I would like to thank the rapporteur, Mr Coelho, not only for all his work on Schengen on this particular dossier but also for his flexibility when the Council proposed having a separate legal instrument to ensure the participation of the UK and Ireland in the policing aspects of the SIS. i would like to thank the rapporteur mr coelho not only for all his work on schengen on this particular dossier but also for his flexibility when the council proposed having a separate legal instrument to ensure the participation of the uk and ireland in the policing aspects of the sis. 4529 fine-tune [['LAW', 285, 3], ['GPE', 246, 7], ['GPE', 239, 2], ['ORG', 152, 7], ['LAW', 78, 8], ['PERSON', 41, 6]] [['LAW', 283, 3], ['GPE', 244, 7], ['GPE', 237, 2], ['ORG', 150, 7], ['LAW', 76, 8], ['PERSON', 40, 6]] 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:15:44_5 It would have been great had this measure been ready before the London Olympics as there was some concern that the fact of the UK not yet being hooked up would make it difficult to identify criminals or terrorists. it would have been great had this measure been ready before the london olympics as there was some concern that the fact of the uk not yet being hooked up would make it difficult to identify criminals or terrorists. 4529 fine-tune [['GPE', 127, 2], ['EVENT', 64, 15]] [['GPE', 127, 2], ['EVENT', 64, 15]] 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:15:44_2 I look forward to the UK finally taking part in the Schengen Information System. i look forward to the uk finally taking part in the schengen information system. 4529 fine-tune [['GPE', 22, 2]] [['GPE', 22, 2]] 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:34:57_3 Also, we need to explain to our citizens the double standards that Romanians and Bulgarians will face when they approach the Schengen border controls. also we need to explain to our citizens the double standards that romanians and bulgarians will face when they approach the schengen border controls. 4532 fine-tune [['LOC', 125, 8], ['NORP', 81, 10], ['NORP', 67, 9]] [['LOC', 124, 8], ['NORP', 80, 10], ['NORP', 66, 9]] 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:34:57_6 It is to the advantage of all our citizens in the EU and that includes citizens of the United Kingdom. it is to the advantage of all our citizens in the eu and that includes citizens of the united kingdom. 4532 fine-tune [['GPE', 87, 14], ['GPE', 50, 2]] [['GPE', 87, 14], ['GPE', 50, 2]] 20121120-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121120-21:34:57_7 I do not support, as the coalition government does and particularly the Conservative party, opt outs from JHA, including potential opt outs from Schengen. It will be hugely disadvantageous to the citizens of the United Kingdom and not in our national interest. i do not support as the coalition government does and particularly the conservative party opt outs from jha including potential opt outs from schengen. it will be hugely disadvantageous to the citizens of the united kingdom and not in our national interest. 4532 fine-tune [['GPE', 212, 14], ['LAW', 145, 8], ['ORG', 106, 3], ['NORP', 72, 12]] [['GPE', 209, 14], ['LAW', 142, 8], ['ORG', 104, 3], ['NORP', 71, 12]] 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:23:36_10 While this particular company may not survive this particular hack and this situation, the technology that they make is part of a wider industry and it continues and the market remains largely unregulated. while this particular company may not survive this particular hack and this situation the technology that they make is part of a wider industry and it continues and the market remains largely unregulated. 96945 fine-tune None None 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:23:36_9 I would like to know whether the Commission can guarantee that Member State authorities are implementing international obligations and doing so using the same yardstick. i would like to know whether the commission can guarantee that member state authorities are implementing international obligations and doing so using the same yardstick. 96945 fine-tune None None 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:23:36_3 We need EU rules to know the impact such EU made systems have here at home and in the rest of the world, and to prevent exports to human rights violators. we need eu rules to know the impact such eu made systems have here at home and in the rest of the world and to prevent exports to human rights violators. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 41, 2], ['GPE', 8, 2]] [['GPE', 41, 2], ['GPE', 8, 2]] 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:23:36_5 Has Hacking Team violated EU sanctions against Russia and Sudan by selling systems that can be used to violate the human rights of journalists, political opponents and human rights activists, as the hacked and leaked documents suggest? has hacking team violated eu sanctions against russia and sudan by selling systems that can be used to violate the human rights of journalists political opponents and human rights activists as the hacked and leaked documents suggest? 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 58, 5], ['GPE', 47, 6], ['GPE', 26, 2], ['ORG', 4, 12]] [['GPE', 58, 5], ['GPE', 47, 6], ['GPE', 26, 2], ['ORG', 4, 12]] 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:30:29_5 The Commission followed up quickly to implement this international agreement and adopted a Commission delegated regulation in October 2014 ensuring that the export of those technologies is controlled. the commission followed up quickly to implement this international agreement and adopted a commission delegated regulation in october two thousand and fourteen ensuring that the export of those technologies is controlled. None fine-tune [['DATE', 126, 12]] [['DATE', 126, 33]] 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:30:29_1 It is indeed a key concern that the export of cyber surveillance technologies could be misused for supporting oppressive regimes or the violation of human rights. it is indeed a key concern that the export of cyber surveillance technologies could be misused for supporting oppressive regimes or the violation of human rights. None fine-tune None None 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:30:29_7 These are wide ranging categories of goods, software and technologies normally used for civilian purposes, but which may have military applications or may contribute to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, such as nuclear materials, electronics or navigation systems. these are wide ranging categories of goods software and technologies normally used for civilian purposes but which may have military applications or may contribute to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction such as nuclear materials electronics or navigation systems. None fine-tune None None 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:30:29_9 However, the Commission monitors and supports the consistent implementation of the controls by Member State authorities. To that effect it set up in September 2014 a surveillance technology expert group with Member State experts, which has been meeting on a regular basis however the commission monitors and supports the consistent implementation of the controls by member state authorities. to that effect it set up in september two thousand and fourteen a surveillance technology expert group with member state experts which has been meeting on a regular basis None fine-tune [['DATE', 149, 14]] [['DATE', 148, 35]] 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:30:29_13 This communication identified options for an ambitious modernisation of the system. this communication identified options for an ambitious modernisation of the system. None fine-tune None None 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:30:29_15 The Commission is now conducting a public consultation and will finalise the impact assessment on those review options with a view to presenting, as appropriate, proposals to upgrade the EU legal framework in early the commission is now conducting a public consultation and will finalise the impact assessment on those review options with a view to presenting as appropriate proposals to upgrade the eu legal framework in early. None fine-tune [['GPE', 187, 2]] [['GPE', 185, 2]] 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:30:29_11 In addition to that immediate reaction, the Commission recognised in 2014, in its communication on the export control policy review, that although the EU export control system is robust and effective, it cannot remain static and must be upgraded in order to face new challenges associated with new in addition to that immediate reaction the commission recognised in two thousand and fourteen in its communication on the export control policy review that although the eu export control system is robust and effective it cannot remain static and must be upgraded in order to face new challenges associated with new None fine-tune [['GPE', 151, 2], ['DATE', 69, 4]] [['GPE', 169, 2], ['DATE', 68, 25]] 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:30:29_17 It should be noted in this respect that controls on intrusion software became effective in the EU only on 1 January it should be noted in this respect that controls on intrusion software became effective in the eu only on one january. None fine-tune [['DATE', 106, 9], ['GPE', 95, 2]] [['DATE', 106, 11], ['GPE', 95, 2]] 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:30:29_18 2015. The Commission has taken note of concerns regarding possible unintended effects of controls on security testing tools which could possibly hinder research and has initiated dialogue with Member States, industry and NGOs to further assess the need to adjust two thousand and fifteen the commission has taken note of concerns regarding possible unintended effects of controls on security testing tools which could possibly hinder research and has initiated dialogue with member states industry and ngos to further assess the need to adjust None fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 4]] [['DATE', 0, 24]] 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:30:29_10 since its establishment. since its establishment. None fine-tune None None 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:30:29_12 technologies of concern. technologies of concern. None fine-tune None None 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:30:29_14 This includes options to address human security issues as the ones we are discussing here today. this includes options to address human security issues as the ones we are discussing here today. None fine-tune [['DATE', 90, 5]] [['DATE', 90, 5]] 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:30:29_0 Mr President, when documented reports first emerged four years ago that companies based in the EU had been involved in the supply of cyber surveillance technologies which may have been misused in connection with violations of human rights the Commission immediately took action. mr president when documented reports first emerged four years ago that companies based in the eu had been involved in the supply of cyber surveillance technologies which may have been misused in connection with violations of human rights the commission immediately took action. None fine-tune [['GPE', 95, 2], ['DATE', 52, 14]] [['GPE', 94, 2], ['DATE', 51, 14]] 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:30:29_2 Firstly, in late 2011 and early 2012 respectively, the EU arms embargoes on Iran and Syria were both updated to include prohibitions on the export of interception technologies for internet and telephone communications. firstly in late two thousand and eleven and early two thousand and twelve respectively the eu arms embargoes on iran and syria were both updated to include prohibitions on the export of interception technologies for internet and telephone communications. None fine-tune [['GPE', 85, 5], ['GPE', 76, 4], ['GPE', 55, 2], ['DATE', 26, 10], ['DATE', 12, 9], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] [['GPE', 121, 5], ['GPE', 112, 4], ['GPE', 91, 2], ['DATE', 44, 29], ['DATE', 11, 28], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:46:17_4 17? Yet, even in the UK, we seem to consider these people to be our friends. seventeen yet even in the uk we seem to consider these people to be our friends. 124958 fine-tune [['GPE', 21, 2], ['CARDINAL', 0, 2]] [['GPE', 26, 2], ['CARDINAL', 0, 9]] 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:46:17_1 They show a failure by the Italian Government to hold firm on banning the export of this dangerous technology, and a failure of common sense, decency and basic morality in those who failed to consider the impact of their actions. they show a failure by the italian government to hold firm on banning the export of this dangerous technology and a failure of common sense decency and basic morality in those who failed to consider the impact of their actions. 124958 fine-tune [['NORP', 27, 7]] [['NORP', 27, 7]] 20151005-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151005-21:49:50_0 Mr President, allow me to reiterate the Commission's determination to take on the challenges posed by the export of dual use cyber surveillance technologies. We have acted resolutely over the last few years and have taken unprecedented action to prevent exports that might be misused in violation of human rights. mr president allow me to reiterate the commission's determination to take on the challenges posed by the export of dual use cyber surveillance technologies. we have acted resolutely over the last few years and have taken unprecedented action to prevent exports that might be misused in violation of human rights. None fine-tune [['DATE', 188, 18]] [['DATE', 187, 18]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-16:19:51_8 It offers assistance so that elections can be organised in accordance with SADC principles and guidelines governing democratic elections. it offers assistance so that elections can be organised in accordance with sadc principles and guidelines governing democratic elections. 99424 fine-tune [['ORG', 75, 4]] [['ORG', 75, 4]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-16:19:51_15 we want to clearly express that we are tough on the regime but we try to assist the people. with the disbursement of approximately three hundred and sixty five million since the establishment of the global political agreement in two thousand and nine we are as i said the largest donor. 99424 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 229, 21], ['CARDINAL', 131, 36]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-16:19:51_13 The EU will act and proceed in close coordination with all EU Member States. the eu will act and proceed in close coordination with all eu member states. 99424 fine-tune [['GPE', 59, 2], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 59, 2], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-16:19:51_5 on eleven march together with twenty one embassies and representations the eu issued a statement to express its concerns over the increase in what appears to be politically motivated intimidation and violence. 99424 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 75, 2], ['CARDINAL', 30, 10], ['DATE', 3, 12]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-15:55:12_12 We are calling on European governments and the EU to intensify their engagement to use all their political influence in Southern Africa to help bring about rapid change for the better in Zimbabwe and pave the way for properly monitored elections to be held in an atmosphere free from intimidation. we are calling on european governments and the eu to intensify their engagement to use all their political influence in southern africa to help bring about rapid change for the better in zimbabwe and pave the way for properly monitored elections to be held in an atmosphere free from intimidation. 4513 fine-tune [['GPE', 187, 8], ['LOC', 120, 15], ['GPE', 47, 2], ['NORP', 18, 8]] [['GPE', 187, 8], ['LOC', 120, 15], ['GPE', 47, 2], ['NORP', 18, 8]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-15:55:12_10 It has called for an end to that violence and for all elements of the global political agreement to be implemented. it has called for an end to that violence and for all elements of the global political agreement to be implemented. 4513 fine-tune None None 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-15:55:12_4 Maybe, just maybe, there is at last some movement in the right direction. maybe just maybe there is at last some movement in the right direction. 4513 fine-tune None None 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-15:55:12_2 Firstly, that as long as Robert Mugabe remained in power, protected by a small self serving element in Zanu PF and the security forces, pillaging the nation's wealth for their own enrichment, there was little prospect of real change. firstly that as long as robert mugabe remained in power protected by a small self serving element in zanu pf and the security forces pillaging the nation's wealth for their own enrichment there was little prospect of real change. 4513 fine-tune [['ORG', 103, 7], ['PERSON', 25, 13], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] [['ORG', 101, 7], ['PERSON', 24, 13], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-15:55:12_6 The MDC is supposed to be in a power sharing coalition, but in the past few days, MDC Ministers and MPs, as well as human rights activists, have been beaten up and arrested. the mdc is supposed to be in a power sharing coalition but in the past few days mdc ministers and mps as well as human rights activists have been beaten up and arrested. 4513 fine-tune [['NORP', 82, 3], ['DATE', 63, 17], ['ORG', 4, 3]] [['NORP', 80, 3], ['DATE', 62, 17], ['ORG', 4, 3]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-15:55:12_7 I suppose Mugabe is increasingly nervous on two counts. i suppose mugabe is increasingly nervous on two counts. 4513 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 44, 3], ['PERSON', 10, 6]] [['CARDINAL', 44, 3], ['PERSON', 10, 6]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-15:55:12_9 and just a week ago on thirty one march the southern african development community which includes south africa and all zimbabwe's neighbours at last voiced its grave concern at the resurgence of violence in zimbabwe. 4513 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 207, 8], ['GPE', 119, 8], ['GPE', 98, 12], ['ORG', 44, 38], ['DATE', 23, 16], ['DATE', 9, 10]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-15:55:12_5 You know when Mugabe is worried he starts to panic. His police and militia start attacking anyone they see as opponents. you know when mugabe is worried he starts to panic. his police and militia start attacking anyone they see as opponents. 4513 fine-tune [['PERSON', 14, 6]] [['PERSON', 14, 6]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-15:55:12_3 Secondly, that it was up to the people of Zimbabwe, with the support of their African neighbours and here I name South Africa in particular of course to bring about the necessary change. secondly that it was up to the people of zimbabwe with the support of their african neighbours and here i name south africa in particular of course to bring about the necessary change. 4513 fine-tune [['GPE', 113, 12], ['NORP', 78, 7], ['GPE', 42, 8], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['GPE', 111, 12], ['NORP', 76, 7], ['GPE', 41, 8], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-15:55:12_11 It has appointed a team to work out a road map to peaceful, free and fair elections in Zimbabwe, and today, that team is in Harare. it has appointed a team to work out a road map to peaceful free and fair elections in zimbabwe and today that team is in harare. 4513 fine-tune [['GPE', 124, 6], ['DATE', 101, 5], ['GPE', 87, 8]] [['GPE', 121, 6], ['DATE', 99, 5], ['GPE', 86, 8]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-15:55:12_13 Until there is evidence of real change, the restrictive measures specifically targeting Mugabe and his close allies must remain in place. until there is evidence of real change the restrictive measures specifically targeting mugabe and his close allies must remain in place. 4513 fine-tune [['PERSON', 88, 6]] [['PERSON', 87, 6]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-16:08:45_2 The Chairman of the Kimberley Process, Mr Mathieu Yamba from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has decided unilaterally, and without consultation, to allow the marketing of diamonds from Zimbabwe's Marange mine. the chairman of the kimberley process mr mathieu yamba from the democratic republic of the congo has decided unilaterally and without consultation to allow the marketing of diamonds from zimbabwe's marange mine. 4521 fine-tune [['FAC', 202, 12], ['GPE', 191, 8], ['GPE', 65, 32], ['PERSON', 42, 13], ['ORG', 20, 17]] [['FAC', 198, 12], ['GPE', 187, 8], ['GPE', 64, 32], ['PERSON', 41, 13], ['ORG', 20, 17]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-16:08:45_4 Hundreds of people were dispossessed of their homes and there are reliable reports of his security forces torturing, raping, and even killing, local residents. The sale of diamonds from the Marange mine will help Mugabe to further consolidate his tyrannical hold on Zimbabwe and, indeed, enrich his Zanu PF thugs. hundreds of people were dispossessed of their homes and there are reliable reports of his security forces torturing raping and even killing local residents. the sale of diamonds from the marange mine will help mugabe to further consolidate his tyrannical hold on zimbabwe and indeed enrich his zanu pf thugs. 4521 fine-tune [['NORP', 299, 7], ['GPE', 266, 8], ['PERSON', 213, 6], ['FAC', 190, 12], ['CARDINAL', 0, 8]] [['NORP', 294, 7], ['GPE', 263, 8], ['PERSON', 210, 6], ['FAC', 187, 12], ['CARDINAL', 0, 8]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-16:08:45_5 I therefore urge the European Union, as a party to the Kimberley Process, to raise this scandal at the highest level and insist on the restoration of consensus based decision making in the Kimberley Process. i therefore urge the european union as a party to the kimberley process to raise this scandal at the highest level and insist on the restoration of consensus based decision making in the kimberley process. 4521 fine-tune [['ORG', 189, 17], ['ORG', 55, 17], ['GPE', 21, 14]] [['ORG', 187, 17], ['ORG', 54, 17], ['GPE', 21, 14]] 20110407-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110407-16:08:45_6 More generally, I have long been calling for a similar system, a certification, to cover other natural resources extracted in Africa in order to prevent brutal governments or guerrilla groups from selling minerals to fund arms purchases. more generally i have long been calling for a similar system a certification to cover other natural resources extracted in africa in order to prevent brutal governments or guerrilla groups from selling minerals to fund arms purchases. 4521 fine-tune [['LOC', 126, 6]] [['LOC', 123, 6]] 20110622-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110622-22:07:02_20 The swift and timely adoption of the package could prove that the Community method is the right approach to use in going forward. the swift and timely adoption of the package could prove that the community method is the right approach to use in going forward. 107485 fine-tune None None 20110622-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110622-22:07:02_2 I am also in agreement with many of the honourable Members that, after the hard work of negotiations, we have to get the deal done. i am also in agreement with many of the honourable members that after the hard work of negotiations we have to get the deal done. 107485 fine-tune None None 20110622-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110622-22:07:02_18 In addition, this package could demonstrate how European institutions can cooperate in a responsible, efficient and constructive manner in such an important field. in addition this package could demonstrate how european institutions can cooperate in a responsible efficient and constructive manner in such an important field. 107485 fine-tune [['NORP', 48, 8]] [['NORP', 47, 8]] 20110622-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110622-21:51:05_4 Certainly, I agree completely with what we are doing and I also would love to see us adopting automatic, binding sanctions and also the reverse qualified majority voting system. certainly i agree completely with what we are doing and i also would love to see us adopting automatic binding sanctions and also the reverse qualified majority voting system. 96668 fine-tune None None 20110622-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110622-21:51:05_5 That would ensure that we would stay out of crisis in the future. that would ensure that we would stay out of crisis in the future. 96668 fine-tune None None 20110622-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110622-21:51:05_6 Prevention is better than cure and this is all about prevention. prevention is better than cure and this is all about prevention. 96668 fine-tune None None 20110622-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110622-21:13:37_0 Mr President, although the United Kingdom is not a member of the euro zone and I hope it never will be we have a vested interest in its success. mr president although the united kingdom is not a member of the euro zone and i hope it never will be we have a vested interest in its success. 96957 fine-tune [['LOC', 65, 9], ['GPE', 27, 14]] [['LOC', 64, 9], ['GPE', 26, 14]] 20110622-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110622-21:13:37_1 I wish the euro zone well and I regret that I am unable to support the proposals on economic governance we are debating tonight. i wish the euro zone well and i regret that i am unable to support the proposals on economic governance we are debating tonight. 96957 fine-tune [['TIME', 120, 7], ['LOC', 11, 9]] [['TIME', 120, 7], ['LOC', 11, 9]] 20110622-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110622-21:13:37_2 The proposals before us grant the Commission sweeping new powers. the proposals before us grant the commission sweeping new powers. 96957 fine-tune None None 20110622-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110622-21:13:37_3 Had these powers been limited to euro zone countries alone, I would not have objected, but instead we see the Commission and many Members in this Parliament including Ms Wortmann Kool, for whom I have the utmost respect using the crisis in the euro zone as an excuse to extend the power of the EU into the economic governance of the United Kingdom and other countries who do not use the euro. had these powers been limited to euro zone countries alone i would not have objected but instead we see the commission and many members in this parliament including ms wortmann kool for whom i have the utmost respect using the crisis in the euro zone as an excuse to extend the power of the eu into the economic governance of the united kingdom and other countries who do not use the euro. 96957 fine-tune [['GPE', 333, 14], ['GPE', 294, 2], ['LOC', 244, 9], ['PERSON', 170, 13], ['ORG', 146, 10], ['LOC', 33, 9]] [['GPE', 330, 14], ['GPE', 291, 2], ['LOC', 241, 9], ['PERSON', 168, 13], ['ORG', 144, 10], ['LOC', 33, 9]] 20110622-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110622-22:01:30_3 balanced and healthy public finances are a necessary condition for sustainable growth and improving employment, which is the goal of the current legislative package. That is why it deserves your support. As many of you have underlined, it is an essential building block balanced and healthy public finances are a necessary condition for sustainable growth and improving employment which is the goal of the current legislative package. that is why it deserves your support. as many of you have underlined it is an essential building block 2119 fine-tune None None 20110622-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110622-22:01:30_10 That is also why we need a genuinely and effectively functioning mechanism to identify and correct macroeconomic imbalances, in order to prevent the kind of crises we have seen, for instance in Ireland or the credit boom we have seen in Spain. that is also why we need a genuinely and effectively functioning mechanism to identify and correct macroeconomic imbalances in order to prevent the kind of crises we have seen for instance in ireland or the credit boom we have seen in spain. 2119 fine-tune [['GPE', 237, 5], ['LOC', 194, 7]] [['GPE', 235, 5], ['LOC', 192, 7]] 20110622-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110622-22:01:30_18 Therefore your vote tomorrow will be a great opportunity to achieve a historic milestone of complementing the monetary union finally with a true and genuinely functioning economic union which we definitely need and thus enabling the European Union to come out of the current serious crisis with lessons therefore your vote tomorrow will be a great opportunity to achieve a historic milestone of complementing the monetary union finally with a true and genuinely functioning economic union which we definitely need and thus enabling the european union to come out of the current serious crisis with lessons 2119 fine-tune [['GPE', 233, 14], ['DATE', 20, 8]] [['GPE', 233, 14], ['DATE', 20, 8]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:26:49_10 On the political tack, human rights remain at the top of our agenda with Nigeria, including in our regular ministerial dialogues. on the political tack human rights remain at the top of our agenda with nigeria including in our regular ministerial dialogues. None fine-tune [['GPE', 73, 7]] [['GPE', 72, 7]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:26:49_12 and for the rule of law and human rights. and for the rule of law and human rights. None fine-tune None None 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:26:49_7 The root causes of violence and radicalisation will continue to be addressed through the European Development Fund. the root causes of violence and radicalisation will continue to be addressed through the european development fund. None fine-tune None None 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:26:49_1 We continue to call for the immediate and unconditional release of the schoolgirls and for those responsible to be brought to justice. we continue to call for the immediate and unconditional release of the schoolgirls and for those responsible to be brought to justice. None fine-tune None None 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:26:49_9 The EU is also present in Nigeria with humanitarian assistance under ECHO providing EUR 5 million to the north eastern states, particularly in response to the on going food and nutrition crisis. the eu is also present in nigeria with humanitarian assistance under echo providing eur five million to the north eastern states particularly in response to the on going food and nutrition crisis. None fine-tune [['MONEY', 84, 13], ['ORG', 69, 4], ['GPE', 26, 7], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['MONEY', 84, 16], ['ORG', 69, 4], ['GPE', 26, 7], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:26:49_8 The new fund will focus its activities in particular in the north of the country, supporting the health and energy sectors. the new fund will focus its activities in particular in the north of the country supporting the health and energy sectors. None fine-tune None None 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:26:49_6 The EU listed Boko Haram as a terrorist organisation last month, one day after their designation by the UN, demonstrating the EU's firm and determined condemnation of the group's unacceptable criminal activities which touch upon both Christians and Muslims. the eu listed boko haram as a terrorist organisation last month one day after their designation by the un demonstrating the eu's firm and determined condemnation of the group's unacceptable criminal activities which touch upon both christians and muslims. None fine-tune [['NORP', 249, 7], ['NORP', 234, 10], ['GPE', 126, 2], ['ORG', 104, 2], ['DATE', 65, 7], ['DATE', 53, 10], ['ORG', 14, 10], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['NORP', 247, 7], ['NORP', 232, 10], ['GPE', 124, 2], ['ORG', 103, 2], ['DATE', 64, 7], ['DATE', 53, 10], ['ORG', 14, 10], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:26:49_0 Madam President, honourable Members, we remain concerned about the situation in Nigeria, where a series of violent attacks continue to terrorise the population. The High Representative, Cathy Ashton, has strongly condemned the indiscriminate killing of hundreds of civilians and the abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls in Borno state. madam president honourable members we remain concerned about the situation in nigeria where a series of violent attacks continue to terrorise the population. the high representative cathy ashton has strongly condemned the indiscriminate killing of hundreds of civilians and the abduction of more than two hundred schoolgirls in borno state. None fine-tune [['GPE', 325, 5], ['CARDINAL', 306, 3], ['CARDINAL', 253, 8], ['PERSON', 186, 12], ['GPE', 80, 7]] [['GPE', 328, 5], ['CARDINAL', 301, 11], ['CARDINAL', 248, 8], ['PERSON', 182, 12], ['GPE', 78, 7]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:26:49_2 Our thoughts are also with the families of the girls, who are desperate to see their children return home safely. our thoughts are also with the families of the girls who are desperate to see their children return home safely. None fine-tune None None 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:26:49_11 Possible human rights abuses perpetrated by the Nigeria military have to be investigated and those responsible brought to justice. The EU stands with the people and government of Nigeria in the fight against terrorism and violence, possible human rights abuses perpetrated by the nigeria military have to be investigated and those responsible brought to justice. the eu stands with the people and government of nigeria in the fight against terrorism and violence None fine-tune [['GPE', 179, 7], ['GPE', 135, 2], ['NORP', 48, 7]] [['GPE', 179, 7], ['GPE', 135, 2], ['NORP', 48, 7]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:04:18_1 I agree with Jean Lambert we need to work together i agree with jean lambert we need to work together; 2327 fine-tune [['PERSON', 13, 12]] [['PERSON', 13, 12]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:04:18_7 yesterday i met unicef which reminded us that later this year we will mark twenty five years since the signing of the un convention on the rights of the child. 2327 fine-tune [] [['LAW', 118, 40], ['DATE', 75, 17], ['DATE', 46, 15], ['ORG', 16, 6], ['DATE', 0, 9]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:04:18_3 But in the long term we need to do more. but in the long term we need to do more. 2327 fine-tune None None 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:04:18_5 The international community is now looking at what should replace the MDGs and it is clear that safe schools need to be part of what we are talking about. the international community is now looking at what should replace the mdgs and it is clear that safe schools need to be part of what we are talking about. 2327 fine-tune None None 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:04:18_4 In the MDGs we pledged that every child should receive an education but as 2015 approaches there are thousands of schools closed in Nigeria because of terrorist attacks. in the mdgs we pledged that every child should receive an education but as two thousand and fifteen approaches there are thousands of schools closed in nigeria because of terrorist attacks. 2327 fine-tune [['GPE', 132, 7], ['CARDINAL', 101, 9], ['DATE', 75, 4]] [['GPE', 152, 7], ['CARDINAL', 121, 9], ['DATE', 75, 24]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:04:18_0 Madam President, it is almost one hundred days since these girls disappeared and I think we should pledge today that we will keep on campaigning until the girls are released and not let this issue go off the headlines. madam president it is almost one hundred days since these girls disappeared and i think we should pledge today that we will keep on campaigning until the girls are released and not let this issue go off the headlines. 2327 fine-tune [['DATE', 106, 5], ['DATE', 30, 16]] [['DATE', 105, 5], ['DATE', 29, 16]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:02:28_1 people who want change in Nigeria, people who want action against Boko Haram, who want accountability from their government and the conviction of those responsible for atrocities. people who want change in nigeria people who want action against boko haram who want accountability from their government and the conviction of those responsible for atrocities. 4531 fine-tune [['ORG', 66, 10], ['GPE', 26, 7]] [['ORG', 65, 10], ['GPE', 26, 7]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:02:28_2 Obviously we express our sympathy for the friends and the families, not only of the girls from Chibok, but of all of those of different faiths who have been abducted, injured and murdered over the years by the growing violence of Boko Haram and the often violent state pursuit which has all too often substituted indiscriminate force for targeted action. obviously we express our sympathy for the friends and the families not only of the girls from chibok but of all of those of different faiths who have been abducted injured and murdered over the years by the growing violence of boko haram and the often violent state pursuit which has all too often substituted indiscriminate force for targeted action. 4531 fine-tune [['ORG', 230, 10], ['GPE', 95, 6]] [['ORG', 227, 10], ['GPE', 94, 6]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:02:28_6 A major complaint of civil society has been about the apparent absence of the government response. a major complaint of civil society has been about the apparent absence of the government response. 4531 fine-tune None None 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:21:41_1 I am glad to take part in this debate today and to see a focus on those persons who suffer persecution because of their faith. i am glad to take part in this debate today and to see a focus on those persons who suffer persecution because of their faith. 96951 fine-tune [['DATE', 38, 5]] [['DATE', 38, 5]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:21:41_3 Belatedly it has brought international focus on the situation in northern Nigeria where thousands of Christians and those of faith have been slaughtered by Boko Haram. belatedly it has brought international focus on the situation in northern nigeria where thousands of christians and those of faith have been slaughtered by boko haram. 96951 fine-tune [['ORG', 156, 10], ['NORP', 101, 10], ['CARDINAL', 88, 9], ['GPE', 74, 7]] [['ORG', 156, 10], ['NORP', 101, 10], ['CARDINAL', 88, 9], ['GPE', 74, 7]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:21:41_4 In the last legislature, along with my colleague Mr Belder, I hosted Christians from northern Nigeria in the Parliament. in the last legislature along with my colleague mr belder i hosted christians from northern nigeria in the parliament. 96951 fine-tune [['ORG', 109, 10], ['GPE', 94, 7], ['NORP', 69, 10], ['PERSON', 52, 6]] [['ORG', 107, 10], ['GPE', 92, 7], ['NORP', 67, 10], ['PERSON', 51, 6]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:21:41_9 When they left he asked his wife to go to the other Christian men in the village to get help to take him to hospital. when they left he asked his wife to go to the other christian men in the village to get help to take him to hospital. 96951 fine-tune [['NORP', 52, 9]] [['NORP', 52, 9]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:21:41_11 These are the stories of thousands across northern Nigeria men, women, families, targeted because of their faith. these are the stories of thousands across northern nigeria men women families targeted because of their faith. 96951 fine-tune [['GPE', 51, 7], ['CARDINAL', 25, 9]] [['GPE', 51, 7], ['CARDINAL', 25, 9]] 20140717-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140717-11:21:41_13 let this Parliament have the courage to call it as it really is the persecution of those of faith. let this parliament have the courage to call it as it really is the persecution of those of faith. 96951 fine-tune [['ORG', 9, 10]] [['ORG', 9, 10]] 20100617-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20100617-12:38:20_2 The final wording would then be Calls on the countries in the Six Party Talks to continue working together to ensure that the talks on ending the DPRK nuclear programme are resumed'. the final wording would then be calls on the countries in the six party talks to continue working together to ensure that the talks on ending the dprk nuclear programme are resumed'. 23691 fine-tune [['GPE', 146, 4], ['EVENT', 62, 15]] [['GPE', 146, 4], ['EVENT', 62, 15]] 20100617-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20100617-12:04:21_0 Mr President, there seems to be broad agreement between the groups on two oral amendments to this report. mr president there seems to be broad agreement between the groups on two oral amendments to this report. 2054 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 70, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 69, 3]] 20100617-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20100617-12:04:21_2 The second one is on rephrasing and streamlining paragraph 19 on the accountability of human rights defenders. the second one is on rephrasing and streamlining paragraph nineteen on the accountability of human rights defenders. 2054 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 59, 2], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] [['CARDINAL', 59, 8], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] 20100617-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20100617-12:04:21_3 I hope these can be adopted. i hope these can be adopted. 2054 fine-tune None None 20100617-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20100617-12:04:21_1 one is to combine paragraphs six and twenty two to bring the trade related positions to the same paragraph. 2054 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 37, 10], ['CARDINAL', 29, 3]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_26 We are also actively engaging with a broad range of stakeholders including sub national local governance, judiciary authorities, civil society and progressive business associations. we are also actively engaging with a broad range of stakeholders including sub national local governance judiciary authorities civil society and progressive business associations. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_20 This initiative will address human rights, environmental duty of care and due diligence across sectors. this initiative will address human rights environmental duty of care and due diligence across sectors. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_7 Tackling deforestation in the Amazon is essential not only to fight global biodiversity loss and climate change, but also to achieve sustainable development and poverty eradication. tackling deforestation in the amazon is essential not only to fight global biodiversity loss and climate change but also to achieve sustainable development and poverty eradication. None fine-tune [['LOC', 30, 6]] [['LOC', 30, 6]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_28 Free trade agreements with countries in the region are another way to engage and promote cooperation on international commitments on climate and the environment in particular, in the context of their trade and sustainable development chapters. free trade agreements with countries in the region are another way to engage and promote cooperation on international commitments on climate and the environment in particular in the context of their trade and sustainable development chapters. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_11 The global framework should include specific targets for halting the loss of primary forests and for preserving ecosystems' health, in line with the proposals in the EU biodiversity strategy. the global framework should include specific targets for halting the loss of primary forests and for preserving ecosystems' health in line with the proposals in the eu biodiversity strategy. None fine-tune [['GPE', 166, 2]] [['GPE', 165, 2]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_33 the commission supports the implementation of the ilo convention one hundred and sixty nine on the indigenous and tribal people as well as the implementation of the un voluntary guidelines on governance of tenure of land and forests. None fine-tune [] [['LAW', 50, 77]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_35 I look forward to working closely with you on this important issue. i look forward to working closely with you on this important issue. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_9 We are determined to take a leading role internationally and to use diplomacy, trade policy and development cooperation tools. we are determined to take a leading role internationally and to use diplomacy trade policy and development cooperation tools. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_13 With regard to EU policies, the Commission is working on a series of actions to fight deforestation as a part of the follow up to our communication on stepping up EU action to protect and restore the world's forests adopted in July with regard to eu policies the commission is working on a series of actions to fight deforestation as a part of the follow up to our communication on stepping up eu action to protect and restore the world's forests adopted in july. None fine-tune [['DATE', 227, 4], ['GPE', 163, 2], ['GPE', 15, 2]] [['DATE', 226, 4], ['GPE', 162, 2], ['GPE', 15, 2]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_31 It also goes hand in hand with improving the livelihoods of local populations and respecting the rights of indigenous people. it also goes hand in hand with improving the livelihoods of local populations and respecting the rights of indigenous people. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_3 The challenges that affect the Amazon Basin are complex, multi faceted and require close regional cooperation among the countries that share it. the challenges that affect the amazon basin are complex multi faceted and require close regional cooperation among the countries that share it. None fine-tune [['LOC', 31, 12]] [['LOC', 31, 12]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_24 Therefore, these issues are systematically raised within our established mechanisms for political dialogue and cooperation. therefore these issues are systematically raised within our established mechanisms for political dialogue and cooperation. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_5 Territories of indigenous people and local communities in the Amazon overlap to a very large degree with the world's best preserved biodiversity and ecosystems. territories of indigenous people and local communities in the amazon overlap to a very large degree with the world's best preserved biodiversity and ecosystems. None fine-tune [['LOC', 62, 6]] [['LOC', 62, 6]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_22 The EU is determined to work in partnership with, and support efforts by partner countries in the Amazon to tackle deforestation. the eu is determined to work in partnership with and support efforts by partner countries in the amazon to tackle deforestation. None fine-tune [['LOC', 98, 6], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['LOC', 97, 6], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_2 It is also essential for the indigenous people that call it home and depend on it for their livelihoods and their traditional culture. it is also essential for the indigenous people that call it home and depend on it for their livelihoods and their traditional culture. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_4 The environmental dimension of these challenges is closely interconnected with fundamental socio economic factors, as well as issues such as widespread poverty, corruption, human rights abuses, stability and security. the environmental dimension of these challenges is closely interconnected with fundamental socio economic factors as well as issues such as widespread poverty corruption human rights abuses stability and security. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_23 Human rights, including those of indigenous people, and local communities in the Amazon, as well as environmental protection are at the core of the values underpinning the EU relations with third countries, including the countries of the Amazon basin. human rights including those of indigenous people and local communities in the amazon as well as environmental protection are at the core of the values underpinning the eu relations with third countries including the countries of the amazon basin. None fine-tune [['LOC', 238, 6], ['ORDINAL', 190, 5], ['GPE', 172, 2], ['LOC', 81, 6]] [['LOC', 234, 6], ['ORDINAL', 187, 5], ['GPE', 169, 2], ['LOC', 79, 6]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_12 We will continue to support action against deforestation and forest degradation as a part of the implementation of the Paris Agreement, including through continued commitment to raise the ambition of forest competence, of nationally determined contributions and continued support to the international initiative on reducing emissions for deforestation and forest degradation. we will continue to support action against deforestation and forest degradation as a part of the implementation of the paris agreement including through continued commitment to raise the ambition of forest competence of nationally determined contributions and continued support to the international initiative on reducing emissions for deforestation and forest degradation. None fine-tune [['LAW', 119, 15]] [['LAW', 119, 15]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_30 Protecting biodiversity and fighting deforestation requires protected areas and good governance. protecting biodiversity and fighting deforestation requires protected areas and good governance. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_14 two thousand and nineteen as part of the follow up to last year's communication the commission will present in two thousand and twenty one a legislative proposal and other measures to avoid or minimise the placing of products associated with deforestation on the eu market and to promote forest friendly imports and value chains. None fine-tune [] [['GPE', 263, 2], ['DATE', 111, 27], ['DATE', 54, 9], ['DATE', 0, 25]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_29 the eu is addressing the root causes of deforestation through our significant development assistance to forests land use sustainable livelihoods and indigenous people in the amazon basin with a total of ongoing projects amounting to eur one hundred and sixty six million. None fine-tune [] [['MONEY', 233, 37], ['LOC', 174, 12], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_10 At the global level, the EU will push for an ambitious post 2020 global biodiversity framework to ensure that by 2050 all of the world's ecosystems, including forests, are restored, resilient and adequately protected. at the global level the eu will push for an ambitious post two thousand and twenty global biodiversity framework to ensure that by two thousand and fifty all of the world's ecosystems including forests are restored resilient and adequately protected. None fine-tune [['DATE', 113, 4], ['DATE', 55, 9], ['GPE', 25, 2]] [['DATE', 131, 22], ['DATE', 54, 28], ['GPE', 24, 2]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_32 This integrated sustainable development approach is at the centre of our development cooperation policy. this integrated sustainable development approach is at the centre of our development cooperation policy. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_34 Finally, our human rights instruments have been mobilised on rights of indigenous people and of environmental defenders, unfortunately too often at stake in the Amazon region. finally our human rights instruments have been mobilised on rights of indigenous people and of environmental defenders unfortunately too often at stake in the amazon region. None fine-tune [['LOC', 161, 6]] [['LOC', 159, 6]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_21 Other action taken by the Commission includes the creation of a multi stakeholder platform on deforestation, which will meet for the first time in October and of an EU observatory that will use the earth observation and trade data to facilitate information on global deforestation. other action taken by the commission includes the creation of a multi stakeholder platform on deforestation which will meet for the first time in october and of an eu observatory that will use the earth observation and trade data to facilitate information on global deforestation. None fine-tune [['GPE', 165, 2], ['DATE', 147, 7], ['ORDINAL', 133, 5]] [['GPE', 164, 2], ['DATE', 146, 7], ['ORDINAL', 132, 5]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_6 The indigenous people and local communities have therefore to be part of the solution. the indigenous people and local communities have therefore to be part of the solution. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:15:32_18 To tackle the issue of deforestation, we also need to engage more with the private sector, especially with the EU, to get stronger commitments from their side on sustainable sourcing. to tackle the issue of deforestation we also need to engage more with the private sector especially with the eu to get stronger commitments from their side on sustainable sourcing. None fine-tune [['GPE', 111, 2]] [['GPE', 109, 2]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_15 Despite being told by the Commission that the deal will encourage Brazil and the Mercosur bloc to meet climate obligations, we remain sceptical. despite being told by the commission that the deal will encourage brazil and the mercosur bloc to meet climate obligations we remain sceptical. 28115 fine-tune [['LOC', 81, 13], ['GPE', 66, 6]] [['LOC', 81, 13], ['GPE', 66, 6]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_13 Ratification of the EU Mercosur trade deal is still on the agenda. ratification of the eu mercosur trade deal is still on the agenda. 28115 fine-tune [['ORG', 23, 8], ['GPE', 20, 2]] [['ORG', 23, 8], ['GPE', 20, 2]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_17 We are part of the problem. we are part of the problem. 28115 fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_20 My last remark is as follows I hope that the EU Farm to Fork strategy, the biodiversity strategy, and more importantly the review of EU trade policy just launched, will look closely at the complexity of our supply chains and the absolute contradiction between our agriculture, environment, trade and climate policy. my last remark is as follows i hope that the eu farm to fork strategy the biodiversity strategy and more importantly the review of eu trade policy just launched will look closely at the complexity of our supply chains and the absolute contradiction between our agriculture environment trade and climate policy. 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 133, 2]] [['GPE', 131, 2]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_19 Yet we have restricted the ability of our own grain growers to supply the market because of the rules we have imposed but have no control over what comes into Europe. yet we have restricted the ability of our own grain growers to supply the market because of the rules we have imposed but have no control over what comes into europe. 28115 fine-tune [['LOC', 159, 6]] [['LOC', 159, 6]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_2 And that's why we're back here today talking about land—grabbing and deforestation. and that's why we're back here today talking about landgrabbing and deforestation. 28115 fine-tune [['DATE', 31, 5]] [['DATE', 31, 5]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_4 We're very alarmed about the continued loss of forests in the Amazon to commercial agriculture, logging and mining. we're very alarmed about the continued loss of forests in the amazon to commercial agriculture logging and mining. 28115 fine-tune [['LOC', 62, 6]] [['LOC', 62, 6]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_0 Madam President, and thank you Commissioner for your commitment to the future, but of course we have had this debate here in the Chamber before. madam president and thank you commissioner for your commitment to the future but of course we have had this debate here in the chamber before. 28115 fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_6 And I think we need to get into our heads the scale of this. and i think we need to get into our heads the scale of this. 28115 fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_1 Last summer we all watched as the Amazon burned, and despite our lofty words and our concerns, nothing has changed. last summer we all watched as the amazon burned and despite our lofty words and our concerns nothing has changed. 28115 fine-tune [['LOC', 34, 6], ['DATE', 0, 11]] [['LOC', 34, 6], ['DATE', 0, 11]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_7 You're talking about an area of over 60 million hectares. you're talking about an area of over sixty million hectares. 28115 fine-tune [['QUANTITY', 37, 19]] [['QUANTITY', 37, 22]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_5 We are alarmed at the proposed law to legalise land—grabbing by the Brazilian government, which would further incentivise taking of public lands into private ownership and the destruction of more forest area. we are alarmed at the proposed law to legalise landgrabbing by the brazilian government which would further incentivise taking of public lands into private ownership and the destruction of more forest area. 28115 fine-tune [['NORP', 68, 9]] [['NORP', 67, 9]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_18 Our own meat production demands protein for animal feed and it comes from Brazil and other places. our own meat production demands protein for animal feed and it comes from brazil and other places. 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 74, 6]] [['GPE', 74, 6]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_16 But people in glass houses should not throw too many stones. but people in glass houses should not throw too many stones. 28115 fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_14 We continue to be concerned about the opening up of European markets to more beef and soya and its consequences for deforestation. we continue to be concerned about the opening up of european markets to more beef and soya and its consequences for deforestation. 28115 fine-tune [['NORP', 52, 8]] [['NORP', 52, 8]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:22:25_12 Yet in Brazil, we will see them rise by 10 because, and mainly due to, deforestation. yet in brazil we will see them rise by ten because and mainly due to deforestation. 28115 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 40, 2], ['GPE', 7, 6]] [['CARDINAL', 39, 3], ['GPE', 7, 6]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:14:34_4 The Mercosur deal will lead to more deforestation of the Amazon. the mercosur deal will lead to more deforestation of the amazon. 197817 fine-tune [['LOC', 57, 6], ['ORG', 4, 8]] [['LOC', 57, 6], ['ORG', 4, 8]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:14:34_8 Small farmers in Ireland are not just worried about their livelihoods, they are also sick of the hypocrisy of the EU calling out for Member States to reduce agri emissions, while preparing to import more contaminated, environmentally destructive food and feed from South America. small farmers in ireland are not just worried about their livelihoods they are also sick of the hypocrisy of the eu calling out for member states to reduce agri emissions while preparing to import more contaminated environmentally destructive food and feed from south america. 197817 fine-tune [['LOC', 265, 13], ['GPE', 114, 2], ['GPE', 17, 7]] [['LOC', 262, 13], ['GPE', 113, 2], ['GPE', 17, 7]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:14:34_7 It says there will be an assessment, which is political speak for doing nothing, despite the fact that Fianna Fáil and the Greens opposed it before now. it says there will be an assessment which is political speak for doing nothing despite the fact that fianna fil and the greens opposed it before now. 197817 fine-tune [['ORG', 123, 6], ['ORG', 103, 11]] [['ORG', 120, 6], ['ORG', 101, 10]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:14:34_1 Climate change mitigation is not a threat to farmers. climate change mitigation is not a threat to farmers. 197817 fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:14:34_5 It will be bad for small farmers in Ireland and all across Europe. it will be bad for small farmers in ireland and all across europe. 197817 fine-tune [['LOC', 59, 6], ['GPE', 36, 7]] [['LOC', 59, 6], ['GPE', 36, 7]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:14:34_3 Now we have the Mercosur deal, which looks like the European Commission, working in the interests of big business, helping them to find the cheapest raw materials with zero regard for the environment, climate system breakdown or indigenous people. now we have the mercosur deal which looks like the european commission working in the interests of big business helping them to find the cheapest raw materials with zero regard for the environment climate system breakdown or indigenous people. 197817 fine-tune [['ORG', 52, 19], ['ORG', 16, 8]] [['ORG', 51, 19], ['ORG', 16, 8]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:24:49_10 We also know that the Bolsonaro administration has fired most of the directors of the Environmental Institute controlling illegal logging. we also know that the bolsonaro administration has fired most of the directors of the environmental institute controlling illegal logging. 5729 fine-tune [['ORG', 86, 23], ['PERSON', 22, 9]] [['ORG', 86, 23], ['PERSON', 22, 9]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:24:49_16 So this Parliament needs to ask for real safeguards on the preservation of the Amazon and that will be key in the discussion on the free trade agreement. so this parliament needs to ask for real safeguards on the preservation of the amazon and that will be key in the discussion on the free trade agreement. 5729 fine-tune [['LOC', 79, 6], ['ORG', 8, 10]] [['LOC', 79, 6], ['ORG', 8, 10]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:24:49_12 And today, using the COVID crisis to recognise land grabbing is simply unacceptable. and today using the covid crisis to recognise land grabbing is simply unacceptable. 5729 fine-tune [['DATE', 4, 5]] [['DATE', 4, 5]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:24:49_1 But, if we want to achieve our goals, and we know what our goals are, then the Amazon is key in that fight. but if we want to achieve our goals and we know what our goals are then the amazon is key in that fight. 5729 fine-tune [['LOC', 79, 6]] [['LOC', 76, 6]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:24:49_13 Exactly one year ago, the European Commission signed an agreement with the Mercosur countries on free trade with the inclusion of a so—called binding sustainable chapter. exactly one year ago the european commission signed an agreement with the mercosur countries on free trade with the inclusion of a socalled binding sustainable chapter. 5729 fine-tune [['ORG', 75, 8], ['ORG', 26, 19], ['DATE', 8, 12]] [['ORG', 74, 8], ['ORG', 25, 19], ['DATE', 8, 12]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:24:49_15 That a year after the signing off, the situation is getting worse and worse. that a year after the signing off the situation is getting worse and worse. 5729 fine-tune [['DATE', 5, 6]] [['DATE', 5, 6]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:24:49_11 We know that they fired the head of Brazil's space agency, which collects data on forests. we know that they fired the head of brazil's space agency which collects data on forests. 5729 fine-tune [['GPE', 36, 6]] [['GPE', 36, 6]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:24:23_4 He encourages the human rights violations against the indigenous population. he encourages the human rights violations against the indigenous population. 190464 fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:24:23_8 So how can we actually explain that we use the money here to tackle climate change but we encourage the disaster abroad? so how can we actually explain that we use the money here to tackle climate change but we encourage the disaster abroad? 190464 fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:24:23_6 We are responsible for thousands of hectares, square kilometres, of deforestation by importation of beef and soya. we are responsible for thousands of hectares square kilometres of deforestation by importation of beef and soya. 190464 fine-tune [['QUANTITY', 23, 21]] [['QUANTITY', 23, 21]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:24:23_1 The UK alone is responsible for eating up around 500 football fields of beef produced in clear cut rain forests every single year. the uk alone is responsible for eating up around five hundred football fields of beef produced in clear cut rain forests every single year. 190464 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 49, 3], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 49, 12], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:24:23_7 We're investing billions of euros every single year to tackle climate change and we invest billions of euros to support our European farmers, especially the beef farmers, against this unfair competition on the international markets. we're investing billions of euros every single year to tackle climate change and we invest billions of euros to support our european farmers especially the beef farmers against this unfair competition on the international markets. 190464 fine-tune [['NORP', 124, 8], ['MONEY', 91, 17], ['MONEY', 16, 17]] [['NORP', 124, 8], ['MONEY', 91, 17], ['MONEY', 16, 17]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:29:28_5 Let me reassure you that the Commission is not only providing significant technical and financial assistance to countries in the region to tackle these challenges, and that we talk to and listen carefully to the indigenous people who are directly impacted and at risk, as you, let me reassure you that the commission is not only providing significant technical and financial assistance to countries in the region to tackle these challenges and that we talk to and listen carefully to the indigenous people who are directly impacted and at risk as you None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:29:28_7 We are also working on domestic policies to reduce the EU's own footprint on forests abroad, in addition, in close cooperation with the European External Action Service and the diplomatic services of EU Member States. we are also working on domestic policies to reduce the eu's own footprint on forests abroad in addition in close cooperation with the european external action service and the diplomatic services of eu member states. None fine-tune [['GPE', 200, 2], ['ORG', 136, 32], ['GPE', 55, 2]] [['GPE', 198, 2], ['ORG', 134, 32], ['GPE', 55, 2]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:29:28_9 The Commission is already taking action to support efforts across the globe to tackle the root causes of deforestation and to protect the rights of indigenous people and local communities, which are threatened by land grabbing and deforestation. the commission is already taking action to support efforts across the globe to tackle the root causes of deforestation and to protect the rights of indigenous people and local communities which are threatened by land grabbing and deforestation. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:29:28_13 In reply to many of you who mentioned the government in Brazil, we call on national authorities, including Brazilian authorities, to take decisive action to address deforestation and to cooperate regionally and internationally to this end. in reply to many of you who mentioned the government in brazil we call on national authorities including brazilian authorities to take decisive action to address deforestation and to cooperate regionally and internationally to this end. None fine-tune [['NORP', 107, 9], ['GPE', 56, 6]] [['NORP', 105, 9], ['GPE', 56, 6]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:29:28_22 Honourable Members, to conclude, yes, there is still a lot of work to do and we will continue our work on the legislative proposal that we will present next year and I look forward to working closely with you on this important issue. honourable members to conclude yes there is still a lot of work to do and we will continue our work on the legislative proposal that we will present next year and i look forward to working closely with you on this important issue. None fine-tune [['DATE', 152, 9]] [['DATE', 149, 9]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:29:28_20 It is a way of having dialogue and working with Brazil and the other partners in the region to push and encourage each other to live up to the commitments we have made together in the Paris Agreement and to work together on the environmental issues. it is a way of having dialogue and working with brazil and the other partners in the region to push and encourage each other to live up to the commitments we have made together in the paris agreement and to work together on the environmental issues. None fine-tune [['LAW', 184, 15], ['GPE', 48, 6]] [['LAW', 184, 15], ['GPE', 48, 6]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:29:28_17 Since many of you have mentioned free trade agreements, let me recall that all our modern free trade agreements contain ambitious, even if imperfect, provisions to promote trade and sustainable development. since many of you have mentioned free trade agreements let me recall that all our modern free trade agreements contain ambitious even if imperfect provisions to promote trade and sustainable development. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:29:28_16 I can only say to you that I am following closely developments in Europe and I am determined to take strong action also at home. i can only say to you that i am following closely developments in europe and i am determined to take strong action also at home. None fine-tune [['LOC', 66, 6]] [['LOC', 66, 6]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:29:28_10 In this respect I look forward to the outcome of your future deliberations on the legislative initiative report by Ms Burkhardt, on the legal framework to halt and reverse EU—driven global deforestation after years of damages that cannot be repaired. in this respect i look forward to the outcome of your future deliberations on the legislative initiative report by ms burkhardt on the legal framework to halt and reverse eudriven global deforestation after years of damages that cannot be repaired. None fine-tune [['DATE', 209, 5], ['GPE', 172, 2], ['PERSON', 118, 9]] [['DATE', 207, 5], ['PERSON', 118, 9]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:29:28_18 The fact that we conclude negotiations for an association agreement with the Mercosur countries does not mean that we agree with all the policies of those governments in all areas, clearly not. the fact that we conclude negotiations for an association agreement with the mercosur countries does not mean that we agree with all the policies of those governments in all areas clearly not. None fine-tune [['ORG', 77, 8]] [['ORG', 77, 8]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:29:28_14 We stand ready to provide technical assistance in order to ensure that deforestation decreases rapidly, substantially and permanently should there be a clear willingness for cooperation on this issue. we stand ready to provide technical assistance in order to ensure that deforestation decreases rapidly substantially and permanently should there be a clear willingness for cooperation on this issue. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:29:28_12 We need to scale up efforts towards preserving critical ecosystems such as forests, not only as a solution to climate change and biodiversity challenge, but also achieve sustainability and resilience. we need to scale up efforts towards preserving critical ecosystems such as forests not only as a solution to climate change and biodiversity challenge but also achieve sustainability and resilience. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:29:28_8 We are using all available diplomatic channels to engage on this important topic. we are using all available diplomatic channels to engage on this important topic. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:29:28_2 It has also shown a clear understanding that the multi—faceted challenges that affect the Amazon basin, its immense natural resources and its populations need to be tackled in a holistic manner and in the context of sustainable development objective working in partnership with the countries in the region. it has also shown a clear understanding that the multifaceted challenges that affect the amazon basin its immense natural resources and its populations need to be tackled in a holistic manner and in the context of sustainable development objective working in partnership with the countries in the region. None fine-tune [['LOC', 90, 12]] [['LOC', 89, 12]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-10:29:28_4 This is very true and challenging, but I can reassure you that this is exactly what we are doing. I work very closely with all my colleagues concerned to bring together environmental, agricultural, trade, health and climate aspects of deforestation. this is very true and challenging but i can reassure you that this is exactly what we are doing. i work very closely with all my colleagues concerned to bring together environmental agricultural trade health and climate aspects of deforestation. None fine-tune None None 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:33:11_1 In this situation, what can be more shocking than hearing a minister calling to get rid of environmental protection while people are distracted by COVID—19? in this situation what can be more shocking than hearing a minister calling to get rid of environmental protection while people are distracted by covid? 86793 fine-tune [['EVENT', 147, 8]] [['EVENT', 146, 5]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:33:11_11 Resistance was big before, but now in this line that leads Brazilian environmental policy, I don't see any chance for that deal. resistance was big before but now in this line that leads brazilian environmental policy i don't see any chance for that deal. 86793 fine-tune [['NORP', 59, 9]] [['NORP', 58, 9]] 20200619-0900-PLENARY-en_20200619-09:33:11_4 Control agencies dismantled, penalty payments for illegal logging stopped and, if this were not enough, the Bolsonaro administration is supporting a law which would legalise land grabbing in the Amazon. control agencies dismantled penalty payments for illegal logging stopped and if this were not enough the bolsonaro administration is supporting a law which would legalise land grabbing in the amazon. 86793 fine-tune [['LOC', 195, 6], ['PERSON', 108, 9]] [['LOC', 192, 6], ['PERSON', 105, 9]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170705-00:09:24_3 So thank you again for this continuous pressure, which helped us a lot in the tough negotiations. so thank you again for this continuous pressure which helped us a lot in the tough negotiations. None fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170704-23:49:20_5 The Directive updates the definitions of criminal offences affecting the Union's financial interests. the directive updates the definitions of criminal offences affecting the union's financial interests. None fine-tune [['GPE', 73, 5]] [['GPE', 73, 5]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170704-23:49:20_3 Without your tireless efforts and your continuous support in moving this initiative forward, we would not be here today. without your tireless efforts and your continuous support in moving this initiative forward we would not be here today. None fine-tune [['DATE', 114, 5]] [['DATE', 113, 5]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170704-23:49:20_11 This will make it an efficient tool to protect the financial interests of the EU, and I invite more Member States to join. this will make it an efficient tool to protect the financial interests of the eu and i invite more member states to join. None fine-tune [['GPE', 78, 2]] [['GPE', 78, 2]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170704-23:49:20_7 The Anti—Fraud Directive is a decisive step forward and, in combination with the European Public Prosecutor's Office, we are entering a new era. The Anti Fraud Directive will essentially frame the activities of the European Public Prosecutor's Office It the antifraud directive is a decisive step forward and in combination with the european public prosecutor's office we are entering a new era. the anti fraud directive will essentially frame the activities of the european public prosecutor's office it. None fine-tune [['ORG', 215, 35], ['LAW', 149, 20], ['ORG', 81, 35], ['LAW', 4, 20]] [['ORG', 212, 35], ['LAW', 146, 20], ['ORG', 79, 35], ['LAW', 4, 19]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170704-23:49:20_1 Yes, to achieve the consensus on how we are going to fight against fraud against the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law, this is a historical moment. I am happy to be here at this historical moment in spite of the late hour. yes to achieve the consensus on how we are going to fight against fraud against the union's financial interests by means of criminal law this is a historical moment. i am happy to be here at this historical moment in spite of the late hour. None fine-tune [['GPE', 85, 5]] [['GPE', 84, 5]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170704-23:49:20_6 It also introduces common rules as regards sanctions and statute of limitations linked to these offences. it also introduces common rules as regards sanctions and statute of limitations linked to these offences. None fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170704-23:49:20_10 I am confident that the EPPO Regulation can be adopted as soon as possible with a strong backing from Parliament. I am happy that 20 Member States have already notified their participation in the EPPO. i am confident that the eppo regulation can be adopted as soon as possible with a strong backing from parliament. i am happy that twenty member states have already notified their participation in the eppo. None fine-tune [['ORG', 196, 4], ['CARDINAL', 130, 2], ['ORG', 102, 10], ['LAW', 24, 15]] [['ORG', 200, 4], ['CARDINAL', 130, 6], ['ORG', 102, 10], ['LAW', 24, 15]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170704-23:49:20_8 will provide the material scope for the investigations and prosecutions of criminal offences falling within its competence, and will ensure that the EPPO can rely on harmonised definitions of these offences across the Member States. will provide the material scope for the investigations and prosecutions of criminal offences falling within its competence and will ensure that the eppo can rely on harmonised definitions of these offences across the member states. None fine-tune [['ORG', 149, 4]] [['ORG', 148, 4]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170704-23:49:20_12 The work has just started. the work has just started. None fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170705-00:02:34_1 Maybe it is only natural that we are here in the middle of the night in the Parliament building, speaking about this extremely important affair in the true spirit of prolongation, because, after all, it was the Council that prolonged this process for quite a while. maybe it is only natural that we are here in the middle of the night in the parliament building speaking about this extremely important affair in the true spirit of prolongation because after all it was the council that prolonged this process for quite a while. 112611 fine-tune [['ORG', 211, 7], ['FAC', 76, 19], ['TIME', 45, 23]] [['ORG', 207, 7], ['FAC', 76, 19], ['TIME', 45, 23]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170705-00:02:34_4 Having common rules designed to protect the financial interests of the Union is not only necessary, but it also makes the recovery of misused funds significantly easier and more efficient. having common rules designed to protect the financial interests of the union is not only necessary but it also makes the recovery of misused funds significantly easier and more efficient. 112611 fine-tune [['GPE', 71, 5]] [['GPE', 71, 5]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170705-00:02:34_5 Even more, the directive is an important step for the effective functioning of the future European Public Prosecutor's Office, which will soon be established through enhanced cooperation. even more the directive is an important step for the effective functioning of the future european public prosecutor's office which will soon be established through enhanced cooperation. 112611 fine-tune [['ORG', 90, 35]] [['ORG', 89, 35]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170705-00:02:34_7 But I am glad that, for the most important issues, our hard working rapporteurs were able to include review clauses in the final text. but i am glad that for the most important issues our hard working rapporteurs were able to include review clauses in the final text. 112611 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170705-00:02:34_9 Achieving concrete measures for the protection of the EU's financial interests is the key to ensuring the most reliable and efficient use of European taxpayers' money. achieving concrete measures for the protection of the eu's financial interests is the key to ensuring the most reliable and efficient use of european taxpayers' money. 112611 fine-tune [['NORP', 141, 8], ['GPE', 54, 2]] [['NORP', 141, 8], ['GPE', 54, 2]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170705-00:02:34_10 So, once again, my sincere compliments to the rapporteurs on their excellent work. so once again my sincere compliments to the rapporteurs on their excellent work. 112611 fine-tune None None 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_10 However, let us not forget that tax is a Member State issue. however let us not forget that tax is a member state issue. 96920 fine-tune None None 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_9 She confirmed last month, before all these allegations, that it was firmly on her agenda within the framework of EU competition law. she confirmed last month before all these allegations that it was firmly on her agenda within the framework of eu competition law. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 113, 2], ['DATE', 14, 10]] [['GPE', 111, 2], ['DATE', 14, 10]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_16 They cannot be avoided. they cannot be avoided. 96920 fine-tune None None 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_7 Global country by country reporting by companies of their sales and profit is long overdue. global country by country reporting by companies of their sales and profit is long overdue. 96920 fine-tune None None 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_18 They need to know that whatever the Commission concludes is the result of an independent, thorough and public proper inquiry. they need to know that whatever the commission concludes is the result of an independent thorough and public proper inquiry. 96920 fine-tune None None 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_5 Although as there has been some confusion today on whether there will actually now be an investigation, a reassurance from the Commission is necessary that this is going to be the case. The ECR Group has long argued for further action at national, EU and global level to tackle tax evasion, tax fraud and, indeed, aggressive tax avoidance. although as there has been some confusion today on whether there will actually now be an investigation a reassurance from the commission is necessary that this is going to be the case. the ecr group has long argued for further action at national eu and global level to tackle tax evasion tax fraud and indeed aggressive tax avoidance. 96920 fine-tune None None 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_3 As a quasi judicial investigation, I believe we should await its outcome before rushing to judgments or holding a witch hunt. as a quasi judicial investigation i believe we should await its outcome before rushing to judgments or holding a witch hunt. 96920 fine-tune None None 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_12 Tax competition is of utmost importance in the EU and it encourages us to remain competitive globally. tax competition is of utmost importance in the eu and it encourages us to remain competitive globally. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 47, 2]] [['GPE', 47, 2]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_14 I am proud to say that it was my Prime Minister during the UKʼs Presidency of the G8 last year who led these discussions on reporting and tax transparency, and it will be discussed again in Brisbane next week. i am proud to say that it was my prime minister during the uks presidency of the g eight last year who led these discussions on reporting and tax transparency and it will be discussed again in brisbane next week. 96920 fine-tune [['DATE', 199, 9], ['GPE', 190, 8], ['DATE', 85, 9], ['ORG', 82, 2], ['GPE', 59, 4]] [['DATE', 202, 9], ['GPE', 193, 8], ['DATE', 89, 9], ['ORG', 81, 7], ['GPE', 59, 3]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_13 The solution lies in proper enforcement of existing national and EU systems and through greater transparency and greater international cooperation in tax matters through the G8 and G20 level. the solution lies in proper enforcement of existing national and eu systems and through greater transparency and greater international cooperation in tax matters through the g eight and g twenty level. 96920 fine-tune [['ORG', 181, 3], ['ORG', 174, 2], ['GPE', 65, 2]] [['ORG', 186, 8], ['ORG', 174, 7], ['GPE', 65, 2]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_15 If Commissioner Vestagerʼs investigation raises questions that need to be answered, then they must be answered here in this Chamber. if commissioner vestagers investigation raises questions that need to be answered then they must be answered here in this chamber. 96920 fine-tune [['PERSON', 16, 10]] [['PERSON', 16, 9]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_2 She is leading the Commission investigation into tax schemes in Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Ireland and several other EU countries. she is leading the commission investigation into tax schemes in luxembourg the netherlands ireland and several other eu countries. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 119, 2], ['GPE', 93, 7], ['GPE', 80, 11], ['GPE', 64, 10]] [['GPE', 117, 2], ['GPE', 91, 7], ['GPE', 79, 11], ['GPE', 64, 10]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_6 People are frankly not willing to accept companies that go out of their way to avoid paying what they legitimately owe. people are frankly not willing to accept companies that go out of their way to avoid paying what they legitimately owe. 96920 fine-tune None None 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_19 We should base our actions and debates not on leaks and not on part of the picture, but on a full, independent assessment by our own competition authority that reveals all the facts. we should base our actions and debates not on leaks and not on part of the picture but on a full independent assessment by our own competition authority that reveals all the facts. 96920 fine-tune None None 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_0 Mr President, todayʼs discussion has been precipitated by LuxLeaks and the allegations in the press last week. mr president todays discussion has been precipitated by luxleaks and the allegations in the press last week. 96920 fine-tune [['DATE', 100, 9], ['EVENT', 58, 8], ['DATE', 14, 7]] [['DATE', 98, 9], ['EVENT', 56, 8], ['DATE', 13, 6]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_20 The ECR calls on Commissioner Vestager to deliver her investigation as quickly as is feasible but also asks for reassurance today on the independence, the scope and the procedure for keeping this Parliament informed. the ecr calls on commissioner vestager to deliver her investigation as quickly as is feasible but also asks for reassurance today on the independence the scope and the procedure for keeping this parliament informed. 96920 fine-tune [['ORG', 196, 10], ['DATE', 124, 5], ['PERSON', 30, 8], ['ORG', 4, 3]] [['ORG', 195, 10], ['DATE', 124, 5], ['PERSON', 30, 8], ['ORG', 4, 3]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_11 For the EU to play a role does not require more EU legislation or centralisation of powers, nor does it need tax harmonisation. for the eu to play a role does not require more eu legislation or centralisation of powers nor does it need tax harmonisation. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 48, 2], ['GPE', 8, 2]] [['GPE', 48, 2], ['GPE', 8, 2]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_8 Although it is a global problem, the EU can play a meaningful role in this field. At Commissioner Vestagerʼs hearing I specifically asked her what she was going to do to close the ʽdouble Irishʼ tax loophole as it may constitute state aid. although it is a global problem the eu can play a meaningful role in this field. at commissioner vestagers hearing i specifically asked her what she was going to do to close the double irish tax loophole as it may constitute state aid. 96920 fine-tune [['PERSON', 98, 10], ['GPE', 37, 2]] [['PERSON', 97, 9], ['GPE', 36, 2]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:15:55_17 Clearly this investigation needs to have the trust of the public. clearly this investigation needs to have the trust of the public. 96920 fine-tune None None 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:32:54_2 The definition of hypocrisy in the is the practice of claiming to have higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case, and I do not think anyone in this Chamber could disagree with me today when I say that this perfectly sums up the position of the President of the European Commission here today. the definition of hypocrisy in the is the practice of claiming to have higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case and i do not think anyone in this chamber could disagree with me today when i say that this perfectly sums up the position of the president of the european commission here today. 96805 fine-tune [['ORG', 275, 19]] [['ORG', 274, 19]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:32:54_3 When Mr Juncker was campaigning for the post, he stood on a platform of stamping out aggressive tax avoidance by multinational corporations across the European Union, yet it is now clear from recent revelations that he had not practised what he was preaching. when mr juncker was campaigning for the post he stood on a platform of stamping out aggressive tax avoidance by multinational corporations across the european union yet it is now clear from recent revelations that he had not practised what he was preaching. 96805 fine-tune [['GPE', 151, 14], ['PERSON', 8, 7]] [['GPE', 150, 14], ['PERSON', 8, 7]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:32:54_9 I would like to finish by asking this Chamber why the people of Europe are increasingly sceptical about the European Union. i would like to finish by asking this chamber why the people of europe are increasingly sceptical about the european union. 96805 fine-tune [['GPE', 108, 14], ['LOC', 64, 6], ['ORG', 38, 7]] [['GPE', 108, 14], ['LOC', 64, 6], ['ORG', 38, 7]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:32:54_10 Allow me to tell you with one simple sentence it is because it is always a case of do as I say and not as I do', and therefore I believe, Mr Juncker, you have two options. allow me to tell you with one simple sentence it is because it is always a case of do as i say and not as i do' and therefore i believe mr juncker you have two options. 96805 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 159, 3], ['PERSON', 141, 7], ['CARDINAL', 26, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 156, 3], ['PERSON', 139, 7], ['CARDINAL', 26, 3]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:19:28_16 Let us have this investigation but my request is for an investigation before the end of the year. let us have this investigation but my request is for an investigation before the end of the year. 97058 fine-tune [['DATE', 81, 15]] [['DATE', 81, 15]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:19:28_10 It has to be a serious investigation and not just about three special cases in three countries. it has to be a serious investigation and not just about three special cases in three countries. 97058 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 79, 5], ['CARDINAL', 56, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 79, 5], ['CARDINAL', 56, 5]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:19:28_9 Let us be honest about it. let us be honest about it. 97058 fine-tune None None 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:19:28_26 That is my point to you, Mr Juncker. You have spoken about two decisions taken by the College this morning and I am in favour of that exchange of information. that is my point to you mr juncker. you have spoken about two decisions taken by the college this morning and i am in favour of that exchange of information. 97058 fine-tune [['TIME', 94, 12], ['CARDINAL', 59, 3], ['PERSON', 28, 7]] [['TIME', 93, 12], ['CARDINAL', 58, 3], ['PERSON', 27, 7]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:19:28_24 If there is one topic now where we need more Europe, we have it here on the table, and it is a clear indication that what you are saying does not make any sense. if there is one topic now where we need more europe we have it here on the table and it is a clear indication that what you are saying does not make any sense. 97058 fine-tune [['LOC', 45, 6], ['CARDINAL', 12, 3]] [['LOC', 45, 6], ['CARDINAL', 12, 3]] 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:19:28_5 We have a specialist there. we have a specialist there. 97058 fine-tune None None 20141112-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20141112-16:19:28_3 He was a specialist in offshore tax schemes in the Isle of Man he is a specialist and he is not here today! he was a specialist in offshore tax schemes in the isle of man he is a specialist and he is not here today! 97058 fine-tune [['DATE', 101, 5], ['GPE', 51, 11]] [['DATE', 101, 5], ['GPE', 51, 11]] 20110406-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20110406-12:31:19_1 I have received many letters and emails of concern from parents, major health and consumer organisations, midwives, nurses and doctors' organisations, as well as Unicef and the WHO. i have received many letters and emails of concern from parents major health and consumer organisations midwives nurses and doctors' organisations as well as unicef and the who. 35743 fine-tune [['ORG', 177, 3], ['ORG', 162, 6]] [['ORG', 173, 3], ['ORG', 158, 6]] 20110406-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20110406-12:31:19_2 Until there is real consensus in the scientific community about the validity of this claim, we must not allow it. until there is real consensus in the scientific community about the validity of this claim we must not allow it. 35743 fine-tune None None 20110406-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20110406-12:31:19_3 The evidence we currently have is not conclusive and no evidence exists to support the use of such a claim on follow on formulas. the evidence we currently have is not conclusive and no evidence exists to support the use of such a claim on follow on formulas. 35743 fine-tune None None 20110406-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20110406-12:31:19_4 If, in the future, synthesised DHA is proven to be truly beneficial to babies, we should make it an essential ingredient in all formulas, and not allow it to be used as a marketing ploy by a specific brand. if in the future synthesised dha is proven to be truly beneficial to babies we should make it an essential ingredient in all formulas and not allow it to be used as a marketing ploy by a specific brand. 35743 fine-tune None None 20110406-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20110406-12:31:19_5 I would urge you to support this resolution. i would urge you to support this resolution. 35743 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:09:01_34 Because it was not binding enough. because it was not binding enough. 97058 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:09:01_27 We have still not created a system that is capable of transferring the money from the banks to the real economy that is the problem. we have still not created a system that is capable of transferring the money from the banks to the real economy that is the problem. 97058 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:09:01_23 Because I think we lack two elements. because i think we lack two elements. 97058 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 24, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 24, 3]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:09:01_9 We have a directive on the deposit guarantee schemes. we have a directive on the deposit guarantee schemes. 97058 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:09:01_25 Why the difference? why the difference? 97058 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:09:01_12 We have a regulation on credit rating agencies and one on capital requirements. So a lot has been done on financial regulation. we have a regulation on credit rating agencies and one on capital requirements. so a lot has been done on financial regulation. 97058 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 51, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 51, 3]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:09:01_15 that was not always the case in the past. that was not always the case in the past. 97058 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:09:01_31 We need a new economic strategy. we need a new economic strategy. 97058 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:09:01_26 Because, first of all, they have solved their banking problem and we are still in the middle of a banking crisis. because first of all they have solved their banking problem and we are still in the middle of a banking crisis. 97058 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 9, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 8, 5]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:09:01_11 We have a directive on market abuse. we have a directive on market abuse. 97058 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_2 Since we are going to discuss this issue later this morning, I will now concentrate on the other main elements on the agenda of the Council. since we are going to discuss this issue later this morning i will now concentrate on the other main elements on the agenda of the council. None fine-tune [['ORG', 132, 7], ['TIME', 47, 12]] [['ORG', 131, 7], ['TIME', 47, 12]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_4 actions regarding the issue of unemployment. actions regarding the issue of unemployment. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_8 Only two weeks ago, we had a debate in this plenary which led to the adoption of a resolution of this Parliament on where it sees the priorities in the European Semester. only two weeks ago we had a debate in this plenary which led to the adoption of a resolution of this parliament on where it sees the priorities in the european semester. None fine-tune [['NORP', 152, 8], ['ORG', 102, 10], ['DATE', 5, 13]] [['NORP', 151, 8], ['ORG', 101, 10], ['DATE', 5, 13]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_56 Rising energy prices for companies and consumers are a real cause for concern. rising energy prices for companies and consumers are a real cause for concern. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_19 The need to generate jobs especially in order to fight youth unemployment remains one of our main priorities. the need to generate jobs especially in order to fight youth unemployment remains one of our main priorities. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 82, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 82, 3]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_69 we have however proposed not to set twenty eight individual national targets any more but rather to rely on a bottom up approach leaving more flexibility to the member None fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 36, 12]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_20 That is why we are urging governments to put in place youth guarantee schemes. that is why we are urging governments to put in place youth guarantee schemes. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_33 base progress on improving the business climate remains uneven base; progress on improving the business climate remains uneven; None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_88 effort. We also need to have the major economies effort. we also need to have the major economies None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_58 And finally, in the light of the crisis in Ukraine, no one will need to be reminded of the costs and dangers of Europe's continuing energy dependence. and finally in the light of the crisis in ukraine no one will need to be reminded of the costs and dangers of europe's continuing energy dependence. None fine-tune [['LOC', 112, 6], ['GPE', 43, 7]] [['LOC', 110, 6], ['GPE', 42, 7]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_93 corner. Waiting is not an corner. waiting is not an None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_17 Weak competitiveness is still a crucial concern in a number of countries, so implementation of our 2020 Strategy and the country specific recommendations remains as necessary as ever to improve their growth prospects. weak competitiveness is still a crucial concern in a number of countries so implementation of our two thousand and twenty strategy and the country specific recommendations remains as necessary as ever to improve their growth prospects. None fine-tune [['DATE', 99, 4]] [['DATE', 98, 23]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_35 The Commission is committed to doing its share of the work for example, making our own rulebook more business friendly completing the integration of networks the commission is committed to doing its share of the work for example making our own rulebook more business friendly; completing the integration of networks; None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_45 level. Some countries should do more to ensure that government services and regulations support industry's level. some countries should do more to ensure that government services and regulations support industry's None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_13 Growth is returning in Europe, and this is also true for the most vulnerable Member States. growth is returning in europe and this is also true for the most vulnerable member states. None fine-tune [['LOC', 23, 6]] [['LOC', 23, 6]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_41 tape negotiating trade agreements and supporting economic diplomacy and the internationalisation of tape; negotiating trade agreements and supporting economic diplomacy and the internationalisation of None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_15 This is good news for public budgets, because debt levels are still too high in several Member States. this is good news for public budgets because debt levels are still too high in several member states. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_65 actors. It is also feasible. actors. it is also feasible. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_24 The Single Supervisory Mechanism is on track to begin its work later this year. the single supervisory mechanism is on track to begin its work later this year. None fine-tune [['DATE', 63, 15], ['LAW', 4, 28]] [['DATE', 63, 15], ['LAW', 4, 28]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_76 budget. This is possible to do through a reinforced governance budget. this is possible to do through a reinforced governance None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_52 this. I am sure this is also going to be discussed, and I hope that a clear signal is given in the European Council. this. i am sure this is also going to be discussed and i hope that a clear signal is given in the european council. None fine-tune [['ORG', 99, 16]] [['ORG', 98, 16]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_39 SMEs supporting the development of smes; supporting the development of None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_25 Now there is an urgent need to deliver the final element the Single Resolution Mechanism. now there is an urgent need to deliver the final element the single resolution mechanism. None fine-tune [['LAW', 61, 27]] [['LAW', 61, 27]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_55 Companies need a clear long term regulatory perspective to base their investments on and stay competitive. companies need a clear long term regulatory perspective to base their investments on and stay competitive. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_23 Since we started work on our banking union in 2012, we have seen the positive impact in terms of helping restore confidence and stability in Europe's markets. since we started work on our banking union in two thousand and twelve we have seen the positive impact in terms of helping restore confidence and stability in europe's markets. None fine-tune [['LOC', 141, 6], ['DATE', 46, 4]] [['LOC', 159, 6], ['DATE', 46, 23]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_53 The same is true for climate action policy in relation to energy the same is true for climate action policy in relation to energy None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_38 years assuring better access to finance, in particular for years; assuring better access to finance in particular for None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_48 SMEs and that innovation projects and investment levels are cranked up, because only technological progress can guarantee competitiveness in the long smes; and that innovation projects and investment levels are cranked up because only technological progress can guarantee competitiveness in the long None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_12 This is again a slight improvement. this is again a slight improvement. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_30 Yesterday in Ecofin, no progress was made as regards the respective roles of the Council and the Commission, and the Commission remains deeply concerned as to the compliance of the Council's approach with the case law of the court. Let me be clear the Commission has been working, and continues to work, constructively with you for an outcome that is as close as possible to our original draft, which is fully compatible with and upholds the primacy of European Union law. I also expect the European Council to endorse the approach of the Commission's communication on a European Industrial Renaissance yesterday in ecofin no progress was made as regards the respective roles of the council and the commission and the commission remains deeply concerned as to the compliance of the council's approach with the case law of the court. let me be clear the commission has been working and continues to work constructively with you for an outcome that is as close as possible to our original draft which is fully compatible with and upholds the primacy of european union law. i also expect the european council to endorse the approach of the commission's communication on a european industrial renaissance None fine-tune [['NORP', 571, 8], ['ORG', 491, 16], ['GPE', 453, 14], ['ORG', 181, 7], ['ORG', 81, 7], ['ORG', 13, 6], ['DATE', 0, 9]] [['NORP', 566, 8], ['ORG', 486, 16], ['GPE', 448, 14], ['ORG', 179, 7], ['ORG', 80, 7], ['ORG', 13, 6], ['DATE', 0, 9]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_40 skills cutting red skills; cutting red None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_14 Domestic consumption and investments are set to expand further, thus reducing Europe's dependency on the recovery of the external sector. domestic consumption and investments are set to expand further thus reducing europe's dependency on the recovery of the external sector. None fine-tune [['LOC', 78, 6]] [['LOC', 77, 6]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_36 supporting investment in new technologies through Horizon supporting investment in new technologies through horizon; None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_46 needs that labour markets are effective and conducive to job creation by companies needs; that labour markets are effective and conducive to job creation by companies; None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_32 The problems are clear. Some of our industries have lost competitiveness investment in research and innovation remains too low, holding back the modernisation of our industrial the problems are clear. some of our industries have lost competitiveness; investment in research and innovation remains too low holding back the modernisation of our industrial None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_42 firms. This is part of what we are firms. this is part of what we are None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_34 European firms face higher energy prices than most of their leading competitors and have difficulties acquiring qualified labour and capital in affordable conditions. european firms face higher energy prices than most of their leading competitors and have difficulties acquiring qualified labour and capital in affordable conditions. None fine-tune [['NORP', 0, 8]] [['NORP', 0, 8]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_44 Many of the issues, in fact, have to be dealt with at Member State many of the issues in fact have to be dealt with at member state None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_87 we cannot be alone in the world in this we cannot be alone in the world in this None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_57 At the same time, green technologies are critical for growth and jobs, provided that we create the right environment for them to prosper sustainably. at the same time green technologies are critical for growth and jobs provided that we create the right environment for them to prosper sustainably. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_21 It is also why we are organising a follow up conference in Brussels at the beginning of next month in order to keep up the momentum on what I think is the most important social challenge in Europe today unemployment, and specifically youth unemployment. it is also why we are organising a follow up conference in brussels at the beginning of next month in order to keep up the momentum on what i think is the most important social challenge in europe today unemployment and specifically youth unemployment. None fine-tune [['LOC', 190, 6], ['DATE', 75, 23], ['GPE', 59, 8]] [['LOC', 190, 6], ['DATE', 75, 23], ['GPE', 59, 8]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_7 The Commission has already presented its assessment of the economic context and the state of play of macroeconomic reforms in countries under additional scrutiny. the commission has already presented its assessment of the economic context and the state of play of macroeconomic reforms in countries under additional scrutiny. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_9 I was glad to note that there was a large degree of convergence on the priorities. i was glad to note that there was a large degree of convergence on the priorities. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:40:50_3 I expect the European Council to take stock of the progress that has been achieved so far in the response to the economic crisis and focus on the policy decisions needed to consolidate the recovery. We need to keep up the pace of structural reform and reinforce our specific i expect the european council to take stock of the progress that has been achieved so far in the response to the economic crisis and focus on the policy decisions needed to consolidate the recovery. we need to keep up the pace of structural reform and reinforce our specific None fine-tune [['ORG', 13, 16]] [['ORG', 13, 16]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:37:50_2 We have to listen to the science and the evidence. we have to listen to the science and the evidence. 4550 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:37:50_4 This is not just an environmental argument but an economic one. this is not just an environmental argument but an economic one. 4550 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:37:50_6 We need sustainable employment in the energy sector. I know from my own constituency in Wales that they look to the EU for leadership. we need sustainable employment in the energy sector. i know from my own constituency in wales that they look to the eu for leadership. 4550 fine-tune [['GPE', 116, 2], ['GPE', 88, 5]] [['GPE', 116, 2], ['GPE', 88, 5]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:37:50_1 We need binding targets for energy efficiency as well as for increasing renewable energy. we need binding targets for energy efficiency as well as for increasing renewable energy. 4550 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:37:50_7 We need to keep our promises to the people that we will work effectively to combat climate change. we need to keep our promises to the people that we will work effectively to combat climate change. 4550 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:37:50_3 The Commission's own research shows that higher targets result in reduced dependence on energy imports and in savings on health spending. the commission's own research shows that higher targets result in reduced dependence on energy imports and in savings on health spending. 4550 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:37:50_5 Creating jobs is essential, particularly for young people. creating jobs is essential particularly for young people. 4550 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-10:07:48_22 This also applies to the areas of climate and energy policies, the single market and the new industrial policy. this also applies to the areas of climate and energy policies the single market and the new industrial policy. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-10:07:48_5 The recovery is leaning more on domestic demand and has become more broad based across the Member States, including most of the vulnerable Member States. the recovery is leaning more on domestic demand and has become more broad based across the member states including most of the vulnerable member states. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-10:07:48_8 We expect to see a strong response from the Member States, and we stand ready to support them in a constructive partnership for reforms to strengthen the recovery and boost job creation. we expect to see a strong response from the member states and we stand ready to support them in a constructive partnership for reforms to strengthen the recovery and boost job creation. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-10:07:48_10 especially domestic investment public and private in Germany. especially domestic investment public and private in germany. None fine-tune [['GPE', 53, 7]] [['GPE', 53, 7]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:31:09_5 It means that a relatively high wage economy, or group of economies, embracing the ideology of globalism and the process of globalisation, must drive down wages to compete with the emergent economies. it means that a relatively high wage economy or group of economies embracing the ideology of globalism and the process of globalisation must drive down wages to compete with the emergent economies. 96749 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:31:09_3 If we refer back to a meeting of ECOFIN, held on 16February2012, about the European Semester of that year, we find that reforms need to focus on labour markets in particular wage setting mechanisms to ensure efficient adjustment of labour costs'. if we refer back to a meeting of ecofin held on sixteen february two thousand and twelve about the european semester of that year we find that reforms need to focus on labour markets in particular wage setting mechanisms to ensure efficient adjustment of labour costs'. 96749 fine-tune [['DATE', 96, 9], ['DATE', 49, 14], ['ORG', 33, 6]] [['DATE', 120, 9], ['DATE', 48, 40], ['ORG', 33, 6]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:31:09_1 The agenda of the forthcoming meeting refers to the European Semester which, among other things, includes inspection by the Commission of reform programmes, including reforms of the labour market. the agenda of the forthcoming meeting refers to the european semester which among other things includes inspection by the commission of reform programmes including reforms of the labour market. 96749 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:31:09_0 Mr President, to find out what a meeting is about, it is sometimes necessary to put together different sources as though they were pieces in an intricate jigsaw. mr president to find out what a meeting is about it is sometimes necessary to put together different sources as though they were pieces in an intricate jigsaw. 96749 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:31:09_2 The agenda also mentions industrial competitiveness and the importance of a strong and competitive industrial base as a driver for economic growth and jobs. the agenda also mentions industrial competitiveness and the importance of a strong and competitive industrial base as a driver for economic growth and jobs. 96749 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:26:32_13 Listen to the economics. Mr Barroso, you talked today about the possibility of an industrial renaissance in Europe, which sounded good. listen to the economics. mr barroso you talked today about the possibility of an industrial renaissance in europe which sounded good. 4525 fine-tune [['LOC', 108, 6], ['PERSON', 28, 7]] [['LOC', 107, 6], ['PERSON', 28, 7]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:26:32_15 And then you say but we must pursue our climate change carbon targets. and then you say but we must pursue our climate change carbon targets. 4525 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:26:32_11 The second mistake was to allow the free movement of people to southern and to Eastern Europe. the second mistake was to allow the free movement of people to southern and to eastern europe. 4525 fine-tune [['LOC', 79, 14], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] [['LOC', 79, 14], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:26:32_19 I suspect the next European Parliament will be very much more exciting than this one has been this morning. i suspect the next european parliament will be very much more exciting than this one has been this morning. 4525 fine-tune [['TIME', 94, 12], ['ORG', 19, 19]] [['TIME', 94, 12], ['ORG', 19, 19]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:26:32_18 this policy of economic unilateralism on climate change is what is destroying jobs in europe and the electors are going to have a chance in seventy two days' time to give their verdict. 4525 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 140, 16], ['LOC', 86, 6]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:26:32_4 The European dream is crumbling, absolutely crumbling. the european dream is crumbling absolutely crumbling. 4525 fine-tune [['NORP', 4, 8]] [['NORP', 4, 8]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:26:32_6 And most of the MEPs here, yes, they want a job, yes, they want to be re elected, but the enthusiasm for this project is dying. and most of the meps here yes they want a job yes they want to be re elected but the enthusiasm for this project is dying. 4525 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:26:32_12 We in the United Kingdom who have been the most open country with regard to immigration of any European country through a history that has lasted hundreds of years now have 4000 migrants a week who come to Britain from the European Union and stay for a year or more. These are the two realities that have hit home to people the EU does not work economically, and open door migration is fundamentally changing societies in ways that people do not want. we in the united kingdom who have been the most open country with regard to immigration of any european country through a history that has lasted hundreds of years now have four thousand migrants a week who come to britain from the european union and stay for a year or more. these are the two realities that have hit home to people the eu does not work economically and open door migration is fundamentally changing societies in ways that people do not want. 4525 fine-tune [['GPE', 328, 2], ['CARDINAL', 281, 3], ['DATE', 251, 14], ['GPE', 223, 14], ['GPE', 206, 7], ['DATE', 187, 6], ['CARDINAL', 173, 4], ['DATE', 146, 17], ['NORP', 95, 8], ['GPE', 10, 14]] [['GPE', 337, 2], ['CARDINAL', 290, 3], ['DATE', 260, 14], ['GPE', 232, 14], ['GPE', 215, 7], ['DATE', 196, 6], ['CARDINAL', 173, 13], ['DATE', 146, 17], ['NORP', 95, 8], ['GPE', 10, 14]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:26:32_14 Lighter touch regulation all very encouraging. lighter touch regulation all very encouraging. 4525 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-10:17:15_5 If there appears to be an imbalance between market and social elements, then that is mainly because social policy still lies largely in the hands of the Member States. if there appears to be an imbalance between market and social elements then that is mainly because social policy still lies largely in the hands of the member states. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-10:17:15_9 As was mentioned by many Members of this Parliament, progress has been achieved in the area of economic governance, important financial regulations have been mentioned, such as the Growth and Stability Pact and the very important measures taken by the European Central Bank. as was mentioned by many members of this parliament progress has been achieved in the area of economic governance important financial regulations have been mentioned such as the growth and stability pact and the very important measures taken by the european central bank. None fine-tune [['ORG', 252, 21], ['LAW', 181, 25], ['ORG', 41, 10]] [['ORG', 249, 21], ['LAW', 178, 25], ['ORG', 41, 10]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-10:17:15_10 Banking union is, of course, of vital importance. banking union is of course of vital importance. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:33:35_36 We must ensure the integration of European companies into global value chains as well as enhance our competitiveness through an ambitious trade and investment agenda. we must ensure the integration of european companies into global value chains as well as enhance our competitiveness through an ambitious trade and investment agenda. None fine-tune [['NORP', 34, 8]] [['NORP', 34, 8]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:33:35_40 2030. This of course is an area which will need to be developed further in the near future. two thousand and thirty this of course is an area which will need to be developed further in the near future. None fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 4]] [['DATE', 0, 23]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:33:35_34 Stimulating investment in innovation and new technologies is also a priority. stimulating investment in innovation and new technologies is also a priority. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:33:35_29 Leaders will therefore be looking to support mainstreaming of competitiveness across all policy areas and to conduct systematic competitiveness proofing to make sure that we deliver on implementation. leaders will therefore be looking to support mainstreaming of competitiveness across all policy areas and to conduct systematic competitiveness proofing to make sure that we deliver on implementation. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:33:35_10 This is not a random set of issues. this is not a random set of issues. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:33:35_42 I do not need to highlight the importance of this issue in the light of recent events in Ukraine. i do not need to highlight the importance of this issue in the light of recent events in ukraine. None fine-tune [['GPE', 89, 7]] [['GPE', 89, 7]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:33:35_18 We are approaching the end of an economic cycle. we are approaching the end of an economic cycle. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:33:35_27 It will look at how to strengthen the regulatory framework and the internal market. it will look at how to strengthen the regulatory framework and the internal market. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:33:35_19 The consequences of the crisis are still being felt. the consequences of the crisis are still being felt. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:33:35_17 I would like to take this opportunity to thank this Parliament for the significant work which you have undertaken on various aspects of the semester. i would like to take this opportunity to thank this parliament for the significant work which you have undertaken on various aspects of the semester. None fine-tune [['ORG', 52, 10]] [['ORG', 52, 10]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:33:35_35 Competitiveness is also vital when we look at our industry from the perspective of the international markets. competitiveness is also vital when we look at our industry from the perspective of the international markets. None fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:33:35_43 The European Council will identify areas where further work is needed to reach these objectives. the european council will identify areas where further work is needed to reach these objectives. None fine-tune [['ORG', 4, 16]] [['ORG', 4, 16]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:33:35_37 A strong and competitive European industry must be seen alongside a coherent climate and energy policy. a strong and competitive european industry must be seen alongside a coherent climate and energy policy. None fine-tune [['NORP', 25, 8]] [['NORP', 25, 8]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:02:15_49 incomes. This is what we are fighting for, and it should be the task of the Commission and the Council to incomes. this is what we are fighting for and it should be the task of the commission and the council to 2295 fine-tune [['ORG', 95, 7]] [['ORG', 94, 7]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:02:15_45 happening. Of course, a fairer distribution of income would also give more money to those who would spend it and create new jobs, especially happening. of course a fairer distribution of income would also give more money to those who would spend it and create new jobs especially 2295 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:02:15_8 Still there is a neo liberal cloud which is preventing the Council from seeing the reality for example, the enormous social problems we have in Europe. We are one the richest continents or the richest continent but the income and wealth distribution are growing more and more unequal. still there is a neo liberal cloud which is preventing the council from seeing the reality for example the enormous social problems we have in europe. we are one the richest continents or the richest continent but the income and wealth distribution are growing more and more unequal. 2295 fine-tune [['LOC', 144, 6], ['ORG', 59, 7], ['NORP', 17, 11]] [['LOC', 143, 6], ['ORG', 59, 7], ['NORP', 17, 11]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:02:15_9 You spoke about the skilled labour which is needed. you spoke about the skilled labour which is needed. 2295 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:02:15_27 But what is the Council doing against the brain drain? but what is the council doing against the brain drain? 2295 fine-tune [['ORG', 16, 7]] [['ORG', 16, 7]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:02:15_40 interesting. I am not a fan of the intergovernmental method, but he is proposing something which is highly intergovernmental, so that is interesting. i am not a fan of the intergovernmental method but he is proposing something which is highly intergovernmental so that is 2295 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:02:15_23 2013. Where is the big improvement many people speak about? two thousand and thirteen where is the big improvement many people speak about? 2295 fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 4]] [['DATE', 0, 25]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:30:10_1 Euroscepticism is growing right across the European Union. euroscepticism is growing right across the european union. 4525 fine-tune [['GPE', 43, 14]] [['GPE', 43, 14]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-10:06:30_0 Mr President, how can there be any credible and efficient commercial policy, industrial policy or competition policy if the Council and the Commission continue to overlook the race to the bottom in terms of taxation amongst Member States if they continue to overlook the scandal of tax evasion? mr president how can there be any credible and efficient commercial policy industrial policy or competition policy if the council and the commission continue to overlook the race to the bottom in terms of taxation amongst member states if they continue to overlook the scandal of tax evasion? 28306 fine-tune [['ORG', 124, 7]] [['ORG', 122, 7]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-10:06:30_2 The same is happening to European taxpayers while, at the same time as they are demanding terrible taxes from the middle classes and the poor in countries like mine, Portugal, the rich and the super rich are taking advantage of this system. the same is happening to european taxpayers while at the same time as they are demanding terrible taxes from the middle classes and the poor in countries like mine portugal the rich and the super rich are taking advantage of this system. 28306 fine-tune [['GPE', 166, 8], ['NORP', 25, 8]] [['GPE', 164, 8], ['NORP', 25, 8]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:59:01_0 i am sure the house will join me in congratulating joseph daul on his re election as president of the european people's party ppe. 2155 fine-tune [] [['ORG', 126, 3], ['ORG', 102, 23], ['PERSON', 51, 11]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:59:01_1 Mr Daul, at your Congress you discussed how the situation in Ukraine highlights our dangerous dependence on Russian oil and gas. mr daul at your congress you discussed how the situation in ukraine highlights our dangerous dependence on russian oil and gas. 2155 fine-tune [['NORP', 108, 7], ['GPE', 61, 7], ['PERSON', 3, 4]] [['NORP', 107, 7], ['GPE', 60, 7], ['PERSON', 3, 4]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:59:01_3 My question is why do you not send Angela Merkel to Moscow to talk to them about the crisis in the Crimea and about energy policy, rather than leaving it to John Kerry? my question is why do you not send angela merkel to moscow to talk to them about the crisis in the crimea and about energy policy rather than leaving it to john kerry? 2155 fine-tune [['PERSON', 157, 10], ['LOC', 99, 6], ['GPE', 52, 6], ['PERSON', 35, 13]] [['PERSON', 156, 10], ['LOC', 99, 6], ['GPE', 52, 6], ['PERSON', 35, 13]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:59:01_4 Secondly if we speed up the switch from fossil fuels to clean energy, we not only regain our independence from Russia, we also meet our commitments to fight climate change. secondly if we speed up the switch from fossil fuels to clean energy we not only regain our independence from russia we also meet our commitments to fight climate change. 2155 fine-tune [['GPE', 111, 6], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['GPE', 110, 6], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-08:59:01_5 So why does the PPE continue to oppose the binding national targets that we need for the green energy switch of which Mr Barroso spoke? so why does the ppe continue to oppose the binding national targets that we need for the green energy switch of which mr barroso spoke? 2155 fine-tune [['PERSON', 121, 7], ['ORG', 16, 3]] [['PERSON', 121, 7], ['ORG', 16, 3]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:56:55_0 Mr President, I think it is important that we reflect on the fact that while we look inwards at the problems in the European Union, the President of the Council has rightly alluded to the situation in Ukraine, which should make us look outwards as well. mr president i think it is important that we reflect on the fact that while we look inwards at the problems in the european union the president of the council has rightly alluded to the situation in ukraine which should make us look outwards as well. 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 201, 7], ['ORG', 153, 7], ['GPE', 116, 14]] [['GPE', 199, 7], ['ORG', 151, 7], ['GPE', 115, 14]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:56:55_3 For example, in Ireland we know that many people have not seen the improvements in their family situations that we would like them to see, but we have got to admit that stability has been restored and that growth is there. for example in ireland we know that many people have not seen the improvements in their family situations that we would like them to see but we have got to admit that stability has been restored and that growth is there. 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 16, 7]] [['GPE', 15, 7]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:56:55_4 It is far too modest, and we need to stimulate it. it is far too modest and we need to stimulate it. 28115 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:56:55_5 I would support Mr van Nistelrooij's comments that we need to bring manufacturing into the European Union so that we can create sustainable jobs. i would support mr van nistelrooij's comments that we need to bring manufacturing into the european union so that we can create sustainable jobs. 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 91, 14], ['PERSON', 19, 15]] [['GPE', 91, 14], ['PERSON', 19, 15]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:56:55_6 Lastly, what we had in Ireland in the Celtic Tiger era was unsustainable. lastly what we had in ireland in the celtic tiger era was unsustainable. 28115 fine-tune [['EVENT', 38, 12], ['GPE', 23, 7]] [['EVENT', 37, 12], ['GPE', 22, 7]] 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:29:39_1 You talk about excitement in politics and a leaden debate, but with the greatest of respect, I do not want excitement in politics you talk about excitement in politics and a leaden debate but with the greatest of respect i do not want excitement in politics; 28115 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:29:39_3 Will you please commit to staying in this Chamber and listening with respect to the responses of those who will be here? will you please commit to staying in this chamber and listening with respect to the responses of those who will be here? 28115 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:29:39_4 Your practice in the past has been to walk out. your practice in the past has been to walk out. 28115 fine-tune None None 20140312-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140312-09:29:39_5 And could I add that you say that the enthusiasm for the EU is dimming. and could i add that you say that the enthusiasm for the eu is dimming. 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 57, 2]] [['GPE', 57, 2]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:36:03_10 secondly, facilitating exchange in the services sector secondly facilitating exchange in the services sector; 124708 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:36:03_4 This would mean saying a clear no' to all forms of protectionism while aiming for trade that is both fair and responsible. this would mean saying a clear no' to all forms of protectionism while aiming for trade that is both fair and responsible. 124708 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:36:03_6 The EU does not show itself to be very serious about this, when we see negotiations taking more than 12 or 15 years. the eu does not show itself to be very serious about this when we see negotiations taking more than twelve or fifteen years. 124708 fine-tune [['DATE', 91, 24], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['DATE', 90, 33], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:36:03_8 Personally, I see three key areas for our future trade policy. personally i see three key areas for our future trade policy. 124708 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 18, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 17, 5]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:36:03_9 They should consist of first, promoting a digital dimension of international trade they should consist of first promoting a digital dimension of international trade; 124708 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 23, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 23, 5]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:36:03_7 We need to have clear priorities and deliver. we need to have clear priorities and deliver. 124708 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:36:03_1 Well, first of all, it must not be business as usual. well first of all it must not be business as usual. 124708 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 6, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 5, 5]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:36:03_5 I am convinced that a proper implementation of the strategy should start with an inventory of all current trade negotiations. For this to occur you would need to reallocate sufficient human resources within the Commission services. i am convinced that a proper implementation of the strategy should start with an inventory of all current trade negotiations. for this to occur you would need to reallocate sufficient human resources within the commission services. 124708 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:36:03_3 However, on the other hand, there are increasing numbers of those concerned and fearful of the potential impact of the trade issues. We have to be able to come up with new ways to communicate these issues more effectively and to address citizens' concerns. however on the other hand there are increasing numbers of those concerned and fearful of the potential impact of the trade issues. we have to be able to come up with new ways to communicate these issues more effectively and to address citizens' concerns. 124708 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:36:03_11 and lastly, providing our companies, especially SMEs, with real new business opportunities. and lastly providing our companies especially smes with real new business opportunities. 124708 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-22:11:20_3 In the future, 90 of global growth in the world will take place outside the EU. This is why, if we want to support jobs in the Union and also defend our position as the main promoters of universal values through trade in the world, we have no time to lose. in the future ninety of global growth in the world will take place outside the eu. this is why if we want to support jobs in the union and also defend our position as the main promoters of universal values through trade in the world we have no time to lose. 39724 fine-tune [['GPE', 127, 5], ['GPE', 76, 2], ['CARDINAL', 15, 2]] [['GPE', 129, 5], ['GPE', 79, 2], ['CARDINAL', 14, 6]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:19:29_21 As you know, the Commission is currently conducting an in depth impact assessment analysing the various options with regard to the treatment of China in anti dumping investigations, and we will hold further political discussions on this in the coming weeks. as you know the commission is currently conducting an in depth impact assessment analysing the various options with regard to the treatment of china in anti dumping investigations and we will hold further political discussions on this in the coming weeks. None fine-tune [['DATE', 240, 16], ['GPE', 144, 5]] [['DATE', 238, 16], ['GPE', 143, 5]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:19:29_10 The report on a new forward looking and innovative future strategy for trade and investment underlines the importance of pushing both jobs and growth, as well as the value agenda that focused on human rights, good governance and sustainable development. the report on a new forward looking and innovative future strategy for trade and investment underlines the importance of pushing both jobs and growth as well as the value agenda that focused on human rights good governance and sustainable development. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:19:29_25 They contain some very valuable comments. they contain some very valuable comments. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:19:29_6 The EU has been a frontrunner over recent years in pursuing the integration of sustainable development into its policy, and this engagement has also been recognised by many international organisations and our trading partners. the eu has been a frontrunner over recent years in pursuing the integration of sustainable development into its policy and this engagement has also been recognised by many international organisations and our trading partners. None fine-tune [['DATE', 35, 12], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['DATE', 35, 12], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:19:29_2 second, the strengthening of the human rights dimension, including gender, in our sustainable impact assessment second the strengthening of the human rights dimension including gender in our sustainable impact assessment; None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:19:29_5 Furthermore, we are supporting responsible business practices, including enhanced transparency for large companies on non financial information, as well as the uptake in implementation of internationally recognised guidelines and principles of corporate social responsibility. furthermore we are supporting responsible business practices including enhanced transparency for large companies on non financial information as well as the uptake in implementation of internationally recognised guidelines and principles of corporate social responsibility. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:19:29_7 But being a frontrunner is, of course, not enough. but being a frontrunner is of course not enough. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:19:29_1 This strategy builds upon progress already achieved since the adoption by the European Parliament in 2010 of the three resolutions in this area first, the introduction of binding and comprehensive trade and sustainable development chapters in all our free trade agreements this strategy builds upon progress already achieved since the adoption by the european parliament in two thousand and ten of the three resolutions in this area first the introduction of binding and comprehensive trade and sustainable development chapters in all our free trade agreements; None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 113, 5], ['DATE', 101, 4], ['ORG', 78, 19]] [['CARDINAL', 129, 5], ['DATE', 101, 20], ['ORG', 78, 19]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:19:29_9 In this regard we have set some priorities, notably the effective implementation of trade and sustainable development chapters, better linking trade policy instruments to development cooperation, including with a view to supporting the 2030 agenda, and the promotion of responsible supply chains and of private sector engagement to integrate sustainable development objectives as part of core business strategies. in this regard we have set some priorities notably the effective implementation of trade and sustainable development chapters better linking trade policy instruments to development cooperation including with a view to supporting the two thousand and thirty agenda and the promotion of responsible supply chains and of private sector engagement to integrate sustainable development objectives as part of core business strategies. None fine-tune [['DATE', 236, 4]] [['DATE', 233, 23]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:19:29_24 So I want to thank you very much for these reports. so i want to thank you very much for these reports. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:19:29_13 It is a central pillar of our market access strategy in trade agreements and trade defence. it is a central pillar of our market access strategy in trade agreements and trade defence. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:19:29_17 We agree that the multilateral route for trade liberalisation is of course the most efficient and the most equitable, when it is possible. we agree that the multilateral route for trade liberalisation is of course the most efficient and the most equitable when it is possible. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:19:29_11 We have taken very careful note of the request for our future trade policy to have a stronger focus not only on these issues but also on manufacturing priorities and services. we have taken very careful note of the request for our future trade policy to have a stronger focus not only on these issues but also on manufacturing priorities and services. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:19:29_19 We will continue, in this context, to balance the needs of manufacturing, services and agricultural producers in setting our priorities for negotiation. we will continue in this context to balance the needs of manufacturing services and agricultural producers in setting our priorities for negotiation. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:41:14_6 And in this respect we reiterate in the report that the trade and sustainable development chapters in our FTAs should be enforceable in order to make sure our trading partners effectively implement those rules. and in this respect we reiterate in the report that the trade and sustainable development chapters in our ftas should be enforceable in order to make sure our trading partners effectively implement those rules. 1403 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:41:14_0 Mr President, the SD Group welcomed the Commission's communication, Trade for All, and in particular its shift towards a value based trade. But frankly, words on paper are easy and now we need to see the Commission deliver on its promises, and we are not convinced that the current trade negotiations are truly reflecting these new values. mr president the sd group welcomed the commission's communication trade for all and in particular its shift towards a value based trade. but frankly words on paper are easy and now we need to see the commission deliver on its promises and we are not convinced that the current trade negotiations are truly reflecting these new values. 1403 fine-tune [['ORG', 18, 8]] [['ORG', 17, 8]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:41:14_8 For us, the WTO is still the priority as it guarantees the poorest countries can take full advantage of trade liberalisation and make full use of its participation in international trade by consistent trade rules across the global community. for us the wto is still the priority as it guarantees the poorest countries can take full advantage of trade liberalisation and make full use of its participation in international trade by consistent trade rules across the global community. 1403 fine-tune [['ORG', 12, 3]] [['ORG', 11, 3]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:41:14_4 This is why open trade has to be accompanied by adequate flanking policies, including access to a reformed Globalisation Adjustment Fund. The losers from trade liberalisation cannot and should not be left alone. this is why open trade has to be accompanied by adequate flanking policies including access to a reformed globalisation adjustment fund. the losers from trade liberalisation cannot and should not be left alone. 1403 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:41:14_2 This is a significant achievement and our companies and workers have benefited from that. this is a significant achievement and our companies and workers have benefited from that. 1403 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:41:14_5 My group has always pushed for FTAs to be used as levers to promote EU values, and as such we welcome the reference to sustainable development, human rights, fair and ethical trade and the fight against corruption and tax evasion. my group has always pushed for ftas to be used as levers to promote eu values and as such we welcome the reference to sustainable development human rights fair and ethical trade and the fight against corruption and tax evasion. 1403 fine-tune [['GPE', 68, 2]] [['GPE', 68, 2]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:41:14_3 However, as a previous speaker has just said, we cannot ignore that trade does not benefit all. It is therefore essential we make sure the benefits of trade reach the widest range of people. however as a previous speaker has just said we cannot ignore that trade does not benefit all. it is therefore essential we make sure the benefits of trade reach the widest range of people. 1403 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:41:14_7 And we agree with the Commissioner that the proliferation of FTAs should not lead to the death of the multilateral trading system. and we agree with the commissioner that the proliferation of ftas should not lead to the death of the multilateral trading system. 1403 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:41:14_1 we agree that under certain conditions trade can bring sustainable growth and jobs for instance we have just had the fifth anniversary of the eu korea free trade agreement where eu exports to korea have increased by fifty five helping to turn a trade deficit into a trade surplus. 1403 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 216, 10], ['GPE', 192, 5], ['GPE', 178, 2], ['LAW', 142, 29], ['ORDINAL', 117, 5]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:59:22_5 We can draw conclusions in our trade agreements on how to fight against corruption, how to make governments more accountable and how to help the freedom of civil society. we can draw conclusions in our trade agreements on how to fight against corruption how to make governments more accountable and how to help the freedom of civil society. 2054 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:59:22_4 or the like. Secondly, I believe that the EU has a big role in creating the enabling the environment for sustainable development in our trading partner countries. or the like. secondly i believe that the eu has a big role in creating the enabling the environment for sustainable development in our trading partner countries. 2054 fine-tune [['GPE', 42, 2], ['ORDINAL', 13, 8]] [['GPE', 41, 2], ['ORDINAL', 13, 8]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-22:07:42_3 It was put together through consultation with more than 50 civil society organisations, including trade unions, and I believe you need to return to that document. Many of us endorsed it during our election campaigns and many more have come to it was put together through consultation with more than fifty civil society organisations including trade unions and i believe you need to return to that document. many of us endorsed it during our election campaigns and many more have come to 124963 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 56, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 56, 5]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-22:07:42_1 It is a 20 page document called the Alternative Trade Mandate and it says trade should be about exchange with ecologically and culturally distinct regions, equitably sharing their product skills and creativity. it is a twenty page document called the alternative trade mandate and it says trade should be about exchange with ecologically and culturally distinct regions equitably sharing their product skills and creativity. 124963 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 8, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 8, 6]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:51:43_1 We Greens think that trade can be an important instrument to help development cooperation, to promote human rights and for better environmental protection. we greens think that trade can be an important instrument to help development cooperation to promote human rights and for better environmental protection. 96734 fine-tune [['NORP', 3, 6]] [['NORP', 3, 6]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:51:43_2 But I say can' because I think that there is a potential but this potential is far from being fulfilled. but i say can' because i think that there is a potential but this potential is far from being fulfilled. 96734 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:51:43_3 Quite the opposite actually, because trade currently and at the moment often increases inequality and leads to poverty, and that urgently needs to change. quite the opposite actually because trade currently and at the moment often increases inequality and leads to poverty and that urgently needs to change. 96734 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:51:43_4 I think actually your trade strategy, Commissioner, is a step in the right direction. i think actually your trade strategy commissioner is a step in the right direction. 96734 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:51:43_5 But now we need to move onwards from the nice words about human rights and values towards the implementation, and that needs to include also binding rules. but now we need to move onwards from the nice words about human rights and values towards the implementation and that needs to include also binding rules. 96734 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:51:43_6 But instead, what we see the Commission doing is proposing trade sanctions against partner countries that are not readmitting migrants. but instead what we see the commission doing is proposing trade sanctions against partner countries that are not readmitting migrants. 96734 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:51:43_7 So instead of having trade sanctions on human rights violations we are actually sanctioning countries who are not closing their border enough and I really hope that colleagues will join me in saying that this is just outright wrong. so instead of having trade sanctions on human rights violations we are actually sanctioning countries who are not closing their border enough and i really hope that colleagues will join me in saying that this is just outright wrong. 96734 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:51:43_8 Also it is absolutely urgent to readjust our trade policy so that it contributes to social justice and equality and security in Europe. also it is absolutely urgent to readjust our trade policy so that it contributes to social justice and equality and security in europe. 96734 fine-tune [['LOC', 128, 6]] [['LOC', 128, 6]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:43:34_0 Mr President, I would like to thank the rapporteur as well for her support for this trade strategy and the free trade agreements that it champions within. This trade report represents a strong mandate for opening up and developing global trading relations. mr president i would like to thank the rapporteur as well for her support for this trade strategy and the free trade agreements that it champions within. this trade report represents a strong mandate for opening up and developing global trading relations. 96919 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:43:34_1 It provides a solid steer for pursuing trade that delivers for consumers across Europe. it provides a solid steer for pursuing trade that delivers for consumers across europe. 96919 fine-tune [['LOC', 80, 6]] [['LOC', 80, 6]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:43:34_2 While I would have hoped for a more positive tone with fewer reservations and red lines laid down, on the whole it is a step in the right direction and I am pleased to see a recognition of the role that competition plays in benefiting consumers, the importance of chasing offensive interests such as public procurement access and investment, and, importantly, a greater appreciation of the region of Latin America and helping our SMEs reap the benefits of this region. while i would have hoped for a more positive tone with fewer reservations and red lines laid down on the whole it is a step in the right direction and i am pleased to see a recognition of the role that competition plays in benefiting consumers the importance of chasing offensive interests such as public procurement access and investment and importantly a greater appreciation of the region of latin america and helping our smes reap the benefits of this region. 96919 fine-tune [['LOC', 400, 13]] [['LOC', 395, 13]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:43:34_3 Areas of concern still remain within this trade strategy protectionist measures in the form of a retaliatory public procurement instrument and continual insistence on GI protection for non agricultural products. areas of concern still remain within this trade strategy protectionist measures in the form of a retaliatory public procurement instrument and continual insistence on gi protection for non agricultural products. 96919 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:43:34_5 This will be to the detriment of opening up new markets and our EU offensive interests in negotiations. this will be to the detriment of opening up new markets and our eu offensive interests in negotiations. 96919 fine-tune [['GPE', 64, 2]] [['GPE', 64, 2]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:43:34_6 The EU needs a positive, ambitious and liberal trade agenda to ensure that trade deals are not only continually opened and negotiated, but are also delivered and ratified. the eu needs a positive ambitious and liberal trade agenda to ensure that trade deals are not only continually opened and negotiated but are also delivered and ratified. 96919 fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 4, 2]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:43:34_7 Only in this way can the EU show that it is serious about jobs and growth. only in this way can the eu show that it is serious about jobs and growth. 96919 fine-tune [['GPE', 25, 2]] [['GPE', 25, 2]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:55:31_1 Our report sets out tools to ensure that we can trade more fairly, reducing human and environmental exploitation here and abroad, creating virtuous trade relations, progress at home and enabling our trading partners to reach equal or better levels of human development as ours. our report sets out tools to ensure that we can trade more fairly reducing human and environmental exploitation here and abroad creating virtuous trade relations progress at home and enabling our trading partners to reach equal or better levels of human development as ours. 124953 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:55:31_2 This report offers concrete proposals to make sustainable development operational, and I will highlight just five of them. this report offers concrete proposals to make sustainable development operational and i will highlight just five of them. 124953 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 109, 4]] [['CARDINAL', 108, 4]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:55:31_3 The first is making trade union and civil society engagement more formal, giving greater responsibility to non state actors, such as the ability to lodge labour rights complaints directly with the Commission. the first is making trade union and civil society engagement more formal giving greater responsibility to non state actors such as the ability to lodge labour rights complaints directly with the commission. 124953 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:55:31_4 The second, shifting from voluntary corporate social responsibility to effective and enforceable supply chain due diligence requirements, allowing us to build on the recent political agreement on EU legislation on conflict minerals. the second shifting from voluntary corporate social responsibility to effective and enforceable supply chain due diligence requirements allowing us to build on the recent political agreement on eu legislation on conflict minerals. 124953 fine-tune [['GPE', 196, 2], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] [['GPE', 194, 2], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:55:31_5 The third, properly recognising independent expertise by taking impact assessments seriously and undertaking them in a timely manner able to influence negotiations. the third properly recognising independent expertise by taking impact assessments seriously and undertaking them in a timely manner able to influence negotiations. 124953 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:55:31_6 Fourth, using incentives but equally having adequate deterrents, notably through clear criteria to grant and withdraw GSP privileges, which requires, in our view, a new delegated act specifically on this point. fourth using incentives but equally having adequate deterrents notably through clear criteria to grant and withdraw gsp privileges which requires in our view a new delegated act specifically on this point. 124953 fine-tune [['LAW', 118, 3], ['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] [['LAW', 116, 3], ['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:55:31_7 And fifthly, involving fully the ILO in all trade talks and negotiations as we did with some success in the aftermath of the terrible Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh. and fifthly involving fully the ilo in all trade talks and negotiations as we did with some success in the aftermath of the terrible rana plaza disaster in bangladesh. 124953 fine-tune [['GPE', 157, 10], ['EVENT', 134, 10], ['ORG', 33, 3], ['ORDINAL', 4, 7]] [['GPE', 156, 10], ['EVENT', 133, 10], ['ORG', 32, 3], ['ORDINAL', 4, 7]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:55:31_8 Sustainable development must be enforceable. sustainable development must be enforceable. 124953 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:55:31_9 It must be visible and it cannot just be aspirational. it must be visible and it cannot just be aspirational. 124953 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-22:14:59_1 When the Commission presented its Trade for All strategy it had three main objectives. when the commission presented its trade for all strategy it had three main objectives. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 64, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 64, 5]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-22:14:59_6 We need to make sure that consumers really get the benefits of our trade agreements and that we reach out in a better way to SMEs. we need to make sure that consumers really get the benefits of our trade agreements and that we reach out in a better way to smes. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-22:14:59_8 A second goal was to emphasise the values of the European Union. a second goal was to emphasise the values of the european union. None fine-tune [['GPE', 49, 14], ['ORDINAL', 2, 6]] [['GPE', 49, 14], ['ORDINAL', 2, 6]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-22:14:59_9 We cannot solve all the human rights problems on earth through trade agreements, we have to be realistic, but we can contribute and we can do more by being more comprehensive, by using our various policies, on trade, development, foreign policy, investment etcetera, in a clever way. we cannot solve all the human rights problems on earth through trade agreements we have to be realistic but we can contribute and we can do more by being more comprehensive by using our various policies on trade development foreign policy investment etcetera in a clever way. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-22:14:59_10 We can do more and we can enforce those values. we can do more and we can enforce those values. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-22:14:59_12 We have a dedicated dispute settlement mechanism. we have a dedicated dispute settlement mechanism. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-22:14:59_13 And we want to go one step further. and we want to go one step further. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-22:14:59_15 The third goal was increased transparency. the third goal was increased transparency. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-22:14:59_16 Citizens want to be engaged, they want to be included, they want to know what trade is about. citizens want to be engaged they want to be included they want to know what trade is about. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-22:14:59_27 Trade is, as I said, debated, and this is good. trade is as i said debated and this is good. None fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:39:46_3 Outside of Brussels, people and companies find out about our trade policy initiatives too late to be able to influence the outcome. outside of brussels people and companies find out about our trade policy initiatives too late to be able to influence the outcome. 96774 fine-tune [['GPE', 11, 8]] [['GPE', 11, 8]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:39:46_4 We must find a way to inform them of our trade initiatives in time so they can fully participate and shape these policies. we must find a way to inform them of our trade initiatives in time so they can fully participate and shape these policies. 96774 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:39:46_6 We have to be certain that these associations really represent the interests of our domestic industries. we have to be certain that these associations really represent the interests of our domestic industries. 96774 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:45:22_1 It is a way to leverage the single market on the global stage, to strengthen the rules based and values based system and to make sure that trade rules help stronger standards, considering people and planners. it is a way to leverage the single market on the global stage to strengthen the rules based and values based system and to make sure that trade rules help stronger standards considering people and planners. 96945 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:45:22_2 In a world which is rapidly changing, with the economic rise of countries like China or the Gulf states that do not share our standards and levels of openness, this is not a luxury, but a necessity. in a world which is rapidly changing with the economic rise of countries like china or the gulf states that do not share our standards and levels of openness this is not a luxury but a necessity. 96945 fine-tune [['LOC', 92, 4], ['GPE', 79, 5]] [['LOC', 91, 4], ['GPE', 78, 5]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:45:22_3 I am glad to see that the Commission has ensured values are at the heart of the EU's trade strategy. i am glad to see that the commission has ensured values are at the heart of the eu's trade strategy. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 80, 2]] [['GPE', 80, 2]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:45:22_5 The interest in, and the debate about, trade have increased significantly over the past years. the interest in and the debate about trade have increased significantly over the past years. 96945 fine-tune [['DATE', 79, 14]] [['DATE', 77, 14]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:45:22_6 It is not without reason that Member State governments, as well as parliamentarians, decided to leverage the weight of our entire European economy on the global stage to have the best negotiating position. it is not without reason that member state governments as well as parliamentarians decided to leverage the weight of our entire european economy on the global stage to have the best negotiating position. 96945 fine-tune [['NORP', 130, 8]] [['NORP', 128, 8]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:45:22_7 I certainly hope that these governments, as well as national parliaments, will continue to play an active role because it is too easy to pretend it is Brussels' dreaming up trade policy or Brussels' not publishing documents, while we constantly have to push for Member States to make mandate texts available, for example. i certainly hope that these governments as well as national parliaments will continue to play an active role because it is too easy to pretend it is brussels' dreaming up trade policy or brussels' not publishing documents while we constantly have to push for member states to make mandate texts available for example. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 189, 8], ['GPE', 151, 8]] [['GPE', 187, 8], ['GPE', 149, 8]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:45:22_8 In addition, there is a huge demand by people to have their voices heard. in addition there is a huge demand by people to have their voices heard. 96945 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:45:22_9 It is key that the capacity to engage people actively is created. it is key that the capacity to engage people actively is created. 96945 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:45:22_10 We must do what we can but trade ministers at the national level, as well as parliaments, are perhaps the best positioned to address sector specific and regional elements of trade. we must do what we can but trade ministers at the national level as well as parliaments are perhaps the best positioned to address sector specific and regional elements of trade. 96945 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:45:22_11 If there are negative impacts to be mitigated, policies must be made nationally. if there are negative impacts to be mitigated policies must be made nationally. 96945 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:45:22_12 I believe that only when we play each of our roles and when we work together, do we ensure transparency and engagement with a clear view of what is at stake, not only in the EU but globally. i believe that only when we play each of our roles and when we work together do we ensure transparency and engagement with a clear view of what is at stake not only in the eu but globally. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 174, 2]] [['GPE', 172, 2]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-22:00:50_1 Trade and foreign investments are indeed important tools in achieving economic growth, sustainable development and protection of human rights, which we expect from the Commission and the Council with regard to the implementation of the new trade strategy. trade and foreign investments are indeed important tools in achieving economic growth sustainable development and protection of human rights which we expect from the commission and the council with regard to the implementation of the new trade strategy. 28276 fine-tune [['ORG', 187, 7]] [['ORG', 185, 7]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:30:55_0 Mr President, with all due respect to our colleagues in the different political groups and with different opinions, I cannot give the green light to the attitude which I feel is contrary to our EU trade strategies, by politicising the trade agenda too much. I believe that human rights and trade are not contradictory, but complementary. I believe that trade is a key development instrument that brings growth and wealth, and therefore in the long term contributes to the development of human, labour and social rights. mr president with all due respect to our colleagues in the different political groups and with different opinions i cannot give the green light to the attitude which i feel is contrary to our eu trade strategies by politicising the trade agenda too much. i believe that human rights and trade are not contradictory but complementary. i believe that trade is a key development instrument that brings growth and wealth and therefore in the long term contributes to the development of human labour and social rights. 23712 fine-tune [['GPE', 194, 2]] [['GPE', 192, 2]] 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:30:55_2 I believe that we should treat our counterparts as trading partners on an equal footing, and that this kind of treatment will bring a solid basis for ongoing dialogue and cooperation. i believe that we should treat our counterparts as trading partners on an equal footing and that this kind of treatment will bring a solid basis for ongoing dialogue and cooperation. 23712 fine-tune None None 20160704-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160704-21:30:55_4 I think that developing countries need social, labour and environmental standards that correspond in the first place with their level of economic and social development, and any effort to bring binding requirements, to impose binding requirements, which unfortunately is an attitude becoming more and more popular in this Chamber, i think that developing countries need social labour and environmental standards that correspond in the first place with their level of economic and social development and any effort to bring binding requirements to impose binding requirements which unfortunately is an attitude becoming more and more popular in this chamber 23712 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 105, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 104, 5]] 20100420-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20100420-22:15:26_5 However, a note of caution the idea that Member States should no longer have to cofinance projects with any of their own money seems a high risk policy. however a note of caution the idea that member states should no longer have to cofinance projects with any of their own money seems a high risk policy. 96920 fine-tune None None 20100420-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20100420-22:15:26_10 While it is all very well to say that some of the new Member States are poorer than the old and so need special help, the colossal amount of debt in the UK and the very low GDP per capita in my region of Wales, which was recently compared, unhelpfully, to the economic performance of Rwanda, hopefully mean it will not be forgotten. while it is all very well to say that some of the new member states are poorer than the old and so need special help the colossal amount of debt in the uk and the very low gdp per capita in my region of wales which was recently compared unhelpfully to the economic performance of rwanda hopefully mean it will not be forgotten. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 284, 6], ['GPE', 204, 5], ['GPE', 153, 2]] [['GPE', 280, 6], ['GPE', 203, 5], ['GPE', 152, 2]] 20100420-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20100420-22:15:26_7 Removing a Member State's vested interest in ensuring its own money is well spent should not be an invitation to their misuse. removing a member state's vested interest in ensuring its own money is well spent should not be an invitation to their misuse. 96920 fine-tune None None 20100420-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20100420-22:15:26_0 Mr Chairman, fundamentally, this report seems to have some very good objectives helping the Member States of the EU, who have been hard hit by the economic and financial crisis, via European funding. mr chairman fundamentally this report seems to have some very good objectives helping the member states of the eu who have been hard hit by the economic and financial crisis via european funding. 96920 fine-tune [['NORP', 182, 8], ['GPE', 113, 2]] [['NORP', 178, 8], ['GPE', 111, 2]] 20100420-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20100420-22:15:26_8 We need to ensure that relaxing the cofinance criteria does not reduce accountability. we need to ensure that relaxing the cofinance criteria does not reduce accountability. 96920 fine-tune None None 20100420-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20100420-22:15:26_2 Reducing the project thresholds and simplifying the process will all help, as well as the pre financing of agreed projects to jump start economies quickly. reducing the project thresholds and simplifying the process will all help as well as the pre financing of agreed projects to jump start economies quickly. 96920 fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_27 The Paris Agreement is a major achievement of the international community. the paris agreement is a major achievement of the international community. None fine-tune [['LAW', 4, 15]] [['LAW', 4, 15]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_18 We have to take these grievances seriously. we have to take these grievances seriously. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_51 We condemn the illegal annexation of the Crimean peninsula by Russia and we reaffirm our policy of its non recognition, as well as that of sanctions against those involved. we condemn the illegal annexation of the crimean peninsula by russia and we reaffirm our policy of its non recognition as well as that of sanctions against those involved. None fine-tune [['GPE', 62, 6], ['NORP', 41, 7]] [['GPE', 62, 6], ['NORP', 41, 7]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_10 monetary and structural, to strengthen the recovery and foster inclusiveness, and also to better share the benefits of growth and globalisation. monetary and structural to strengthen the recovery and foster inclusiveness and also to better share the benefits of growth and globalisation. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_32 My third point is on migration. my third point is on migration. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 3, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 3, 5]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_42 The summit will address a number of issues relating to our neighbourhood. the summit will address a number of issues relating to our neighbourhood. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_29 progress on ratification has been extraordinary making it possible for the agreement to enter into force less than a year after the cop twenty one in paris. None fine-tune [] [['GPE', 150, 5], ['EVENT', 132, 14], ['DATE', 105, 16]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_34 Naturally, we tend to focus on our crisis in our part of the world, but managing migration is not a European phenomenon, nor solely a European responsibility. naturally we tend to focus on our crisis in our part of the world but managing migration is not a european phenomenon nor solely a european responsibility. None fine-tune [['NORP', 134, 8], ['NORP', 100, 8]] [['NORP', 131, 8], ['NORP', 98, 8]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_44 All parties, in particular Syria and its supporters, must allow humanitarian access to all people in need, and all parties must ensure full compliance with the ceasefire. all parties in particular syria and its supporters must allow humanitarian access to all people in need and all parties must ensure full compliance with the ceasefire. None fine-tune [['GPE', 27, 5]] [['GPE', 26, 5]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_40 2018. We ask all G7 members to engage equally in the consultation phase, as well as in the negotiating phase next year. two thousand and eighteen we ask all g seven members to engage equally in the consultation phase as well as in the negotiating phase next year. None fine-tune [['DATE', 109, 9], ['ORG', 17, 2], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['DATE', 133, 9], ['ORG', 37, 7], ['DATE', 0, 25]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_14 Indeed, as recalled by the European Council of 10 March, the EU remains strongly committed to a robust trade policy and an open and rules based multilateral trading system, with a central role for the WTO. indeed as recalled by the european council of ten march the eu remains strongly committed to a robust trade policy and an open and rules based multilateral trading system with a central role for the wto. None fine-tune [['ORG', 201, 3], ['GPE', 61, 2], ['EVENT', 27, 28]] [['ORG', 199, 3], ['GPE', 60, 2], ['EVENT', 26, 29]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_36 The G7 is a privileged forum to forge partnerships and launch collective initiatives for an equitable and fair sharing of responsibility. the g seven is a privileged forum to forge partnerships and launch collective initiatives for an equitable and fair sharing of responsibility. None fine-tune [['EVENT', 4, 2]] [['EVENT', 4, 7]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_46 On a more positive note, one can mention Iran. on a more positive note one can mention iran. None fine-tune [['GPE', 41, 4]] [['GPE', 40, 4]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_25 The EU, and its Members, are playing their full part in implementing the Paris Agreement, both through the development of our domestic policies and in keeping to our commitment to global solidarity. the eu and its members are playing their full part in implementing the paris agreement both through the development of our domestic policies and in keeping to our commitment to global solidarity. None fine-tune [['LAW', 73, 15], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['LAW', 71, 15], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_23 On climate change, the global community needs to act urgently and move forward with the implementation of the Paris Agreement. on climate change the global community needs to act urgently and move forward with the implementation of the paris agreement. None fine-tune [['LAW', 110, 15]] [['LAW', 109, 15]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_38 We are also committed to taking an active part in the follow up to the UN Summit on Addressing Large Movements of Refugees and Migration, held in September last year. we are also committed to taking an active part in the follow up to the un summit on addressing large movements of refugees and migration held in september last year. None fine-tune [['DATE', 146, 19], ['EVENT', 71, 65]] [['DATE', 145, 19], ['EVENT', 71, 65]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_48 Continued and full implementation of this plan of action is essential to build confidence that Iran's nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful in nature. continued and full implementation of this plan of action is essential to build confidence that iran's nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful in nature. None fine-tune [['GPE', 95, 4]] [['GPE', 95, 4]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_9 Against this background, I believe that the G7 should, in particular, confirm its determination to work together through strong, multilateral institutions, confirm the agreement to use all policy tools, fiscal against this background i believe that the g seven should in particular confirm its determination to work together through strong multilateral institutions confirm the agreement to use all policy tools fiscal None fine-tune [['ORG', 44, 2]] [['ORG', 43, 7]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_1 I would like to thank you for the opportunity to intervene on the subject of the preparation of the G7 Summit which will take place in Italy next week. The G7 leaders, as well as Presidents Tusk and Juncker, who will represent the European Union, will be faced with difficult discussions i would like to thank you for the opportunity to intervene on the subject of the preparation of the g seven summit which will take place in italy next week. the g seven leaders as well as presidents tusk and juncker who will represent the european union will be faced with difficult discussions None fine-tune [['GPE', 231, 14], ['PERSON', 199, 7], ['PERSON', 190, 4], ['ORG', 156, 2], ['DATE', 141, 9], ['GPE', 135, 5], ['EVENT', 100, 9]] [['GPE', 239, 14], ['PERSON', 208, 7], ['PERSON', 199, 4], ['ORG', 161, 7], ['DATE', 146, 9], ['GPE', 140, 5], ['EVENT', 100, 14]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_5 G7. I believe that the mission of European leaders is clear. seven i believe that the mission of european leaders is clear. None fine-tune [['NORP', 34, 8], ['ORG', 0, 2]] [['NORP', 36, 8], ['CARDINAL', 0, 5]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_3 The international political environment is currently particularly charged, and the truth is that global cooperation can no longer be taken for granted. the international political environment is currently particularly charged and the truth is that global cooperation can no longer be taken for granted. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_4 I refer in particular to the political transition in the United States, which seems to present us with challenges even with respect to basic policy principles which were, until recently, well rooted in the G7. i refer in particular to the political transition in the united states which seems to present us with challenges even with respect to basic policy principles which were until recently well rooted in the g. None fine-tune [['ORG', 206, 2], ['GPE', 57, 13]] [['GPE', 57, 13]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_2 on various topics of global importance. on various topics of global importance. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_6 The aim is to secure the G7's commitment to keep the global economy open and keep multicultural multilateral cooperation on track. It is also crucial to give a clear signal that securing balanced and inclusive growth the aim is to secure the g seven 's commitment to keep the global economy open and keep multicultural multilateral cooperation on track. it is also crucial to give a clear signal that securing balanced and inclusive growth None fine-tune [['ORG', 25, 2]] [['ORG', 25, 7]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_8 Even if the global economy is showing positive momentum, political uncertainty surrounding the outlook is still very high. even if the global economy is showing positive momentum political uncertainty surrounding the outlook is still very high. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_24 The European Union is committed to ambitious global action against climate change and we insist on maintaining global ownership of the Paris Agreement. the european union is committed to ambitious global action against climate change and we insist on maintaining global ownership of the paris agreement. None fine-tune [['LAW', 135, 15], ['GPE', 4, 14]] [['LAW', 135, 15], ['GPE', 4, 14]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_22 This is also something for the G7 to consider. this is also something for the g seven to consider. None fine-tune [['ORG', 31, 2]] [['ORG', 31, 7]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_39 The EU intends to play a prominent role in the process leading to the establishment of the UN Global Compact on migration and refugees in the eu intends to play a prominent role in the process leading to the establishment of the un global compact on migration and refugees in. None fine-tune [['LAW', 94, 27], ['ORG', 91, 2], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['LAW', 94, 27], ['ORG', 91, 2], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_49 As for the situation in Ukraine, the EU continues to stand united in the conviction that the conflict can only be solved by diplomatic means. as for the situation in ukraine the eu continues to stand united in the conviction that the conflict can only be solved by diplomatic means. None fine-tune [['GPE', 37, 2], ['GPE', 24, 7]] [['GPE', 36, 2], ['GPE', 24, 7]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_31 The Council is aware that climate will be one of the most challenging issues at the G7 table, particularly in view of the positions expressed by the new US administration. the council is aware that climate will be one of the most challenging issues at the g seven table particularly in view of the positions expressed by the new us administration. None fine-tune [['NORP', 153, 2], ['EVENT', 84, 2], ['CARDINAL', 42, 3], ['ORG', 4, 7]] [['NORP', 157, 2], ['EVENT', 84, 7], ['CARDINAL', 42, 3], ['ORG', 4, 7]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_15 The EU will also continue to engage actively with international trade partners, advancing on all ongoing negotiations for ambitious and balanced free trade agreements. the eu will also continue to engage actively with international trade partners advancing on all ongoing negotiations for ambitious and balanced free trade agreements. None fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 4, 2]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_37 The areas on which we can work together with G7 partners include assistance to most—affected countries of transit, resettlement efforts, the exchange of best practices on return and readmission, as well as increased cooperation on the fight against smuggling and trafficking. the areas on which we can work together with g seven partners include assistance to mostaffected countries of transit resettlement efforts the exchange of best practices on return and readmission as well as increased cooperation on the fight against smuggling and trafficking. None fine-tune [['ORG', 45, 2]] [['ORG', 45, 7]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_47 We support the joint comprehensive plan of action on the Iran nuclear issues, which is an important contribution to the international non proliferation regime. we support the joint comprehensive plan of action on the iran nuclear issues which is an important contribution to the international non proliferation regime. None fine-tune [['GPE', 57, 4]] [['GPE', 57, 4]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_11 But allow me to expand on a selection of issues of particular relevance to us. but allow me to expand on a selection of issues of particular relevance to us. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_33 Dealing with the migration crisis has been at the core of the political debate in the European Union, including here in the European Parliament. dealing with the migration crisis has been at the core of the political debate in the european union including here in the european parliament. None fine-tune [['ORG', 124, 19], ['GPE', 86, 14]] [['ORG', 123, 19], ['GPE', 86, 14]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_43 On Syria, we should stress that no effort can be spared to bring the Syrian conflict to an end. on syria we should stress that no effort can be spared to bring the syrian conflict to an end. None fine-tune [['NORP', 69, 6], ['GPE', 3, 5]] [['NORP', 68, 6], ['GPE', 3, 5]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_28 It is proving, and it needs to prove, that the transition to climate resilience and low emissions economies, is irreversible. it is proving and it needs to prove that the transition to climate resilience and low emissions economies is irreversible. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_17 As you know, in this House there are strong concerns over the negative effects of trade, economic integration and technological change. as you know in this house there are strong concerns over the negative effects of trade economic integration and technological change. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_35 It is a global responsibility, requiring collective solutions that are in full respect of our obligations under international law. it is a global responsibility requiring collective solutions that are in full respect of our obligations under international law. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_45 In Libya, it is urgent to advance on the part of inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation in the framework of the Libyan political agreement. in libya it is urgent to advance on the part of inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation in the framework of the libyan political agreement. None fine-tune [['NORP', 130, 6], ['GPE', 3, 5]] [['NORP', 129, 6], ['GPE', 3, 5]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_19 However, the solution is certainly not to close our economies. however the solution is certainly not to close our economies. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_20 Instead, we need to improve the daily lives of citizens by ensuring that the benefits of globalisation are more widely shared. instead we need to improve the daily lives of citizens by ensuring that the benefits of globalisation are more widely shared. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:15:13_50 It is necessary to ensure full respect for international law, and especially the legal obligation to respect Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence. it is necessary to ensure full respect for international law and especially the legal obligation to respect ukraine's sovereignty territorial integrity and independence. None fine-tune [['GPE', 109, 7]] [['GPE', 108, 7]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:40:58_1 in the relationship between the European Union, European Union big countries, Japan, Canada and the United States. in the relationship between the european union european union big countries japan canada and the united states. 96903 fine-tune [['GPE', 100, 13], ['GPE', 85, 6], ['GPE', 78, 5], ['GPE', 48, 14], ['GPE', 32, 14]] [['GPE', 97, 13], ['GPE', 82, 6], ['GPE', 76, 5], ['GPE', 47, 14], ['GPE', 32, 14]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:43:57_2 Next time, it could be a banking system, a wider healthcare malfunctioning or something else. next time it could be a banking system a wider healthcare malfunctioning or something else. 129073 fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:43:57_3 It is time to make cybersecurity a priority for all, because a weak link in one country is a threat to everyone. it is time to make cybersecurity a priority for all because a weak link in one country is a threat to everyone. 129073 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 76, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 75, 3]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:45:09_2 That shows how crucial this G7 will be on what is going to happen with the implementation of the Paris Agreement. that shows how crucial this g seven will be on what is going to happen with the implementation of the paris agreement. 96725 fine-tune [['LAW', 97, 15], ['EVENT', 28, 2]] [['LAW', 102, 15], ['EVENT', 28, 7]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:45:09_4 So we cannot give in, in any way, to what the Americans are asking. We cannot slow down so we cannot give in in any way to what the americans are asking. we cannot slow down; 96725 fine-tune [['NORP', 46, 9]] [['NORP', 44, 9]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:45:09_6 But this will also set the agenda for the G20 later on in the year. but this will also set the agenda for the g twenty later on in the year. 96725 fine-tune [['DATE', 46, 20], ['EVENT', 42, 3]] [['DATE', 51, 20], ['EVENT', 42, 8]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:45:09_1 In 2009 back then it was a G it was the first time when the global players were setting the agenda for the 2°C target, which ended up in the Copenhagen agreement. Then, in 2015, the phase out of fossil fuels was adopted by the G7 that was setting the agenda for the Paris Agreement later on in the year. in two thousand and nine back then it was a g it was the first time when the global players were setting the agenda for the two c target which ended up in the copenhagen agreement. then in two thousand and fifteen the phase out of fossil fuels was adopted by the g seven that was setting the agenda for the paris agreement later on in the year. 96725 fine-tune [['DATE', 282, 20], ['LAW', 266, 15], ['ORG', 227, 2], ['DATE', 172, 4], ['LAW', 141, 20], ['QUANTITY', 107, 3], ['DATE', 3, 4]] [['DATE', 323, 20], ['LAW', 307, 15], ['ORG', 263, 7], ['DATE', 189, 24], ['LAW', 159, 20], ['QUANTITY', 124, 5], ['DATE', 3, 21]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:45:09_7 What the G7 is going to say will either make sure that Paris will be implemented as agreed, or it will put the wind in the sails of conservative countries like Saudi Arabia and Russia. So, the conclusion of the question is very simple, and I would like to have an answer on that. what the g seven is going to say will either make sure that paris will be implemented as agreed or it will put the wind in the sails of conservative countries like saudi arabia and russia. so the conclusion of the question is very simple and i would like to have an answer on that. 96725 fine-tune [['GPE', 177, 6], ['GPE', 160, 12], ['LAW', 55, 5], ['ORG', 9, 2]] [['GPE', 181, 6], ['GPE', 164, 12], ['LAW', 60, 5], ['ORG', 9, 7]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:45:09_3 We know that the United States is trying to push back and trying to get the significance of fossil fuels back on the agenda, whereas we all know that Paris requires a phase out of fossil fuels. we know that the united states is trying to push back and trying to get the significance of fossil fuels back on the agenda whereas we all know that paris requires a phase out of fossil fuels. 96725 fine-tune [['LAW', 150, 5], ['GPE', 17, 13]] [['LAW', 149, 5], ['GPE', 17, 13]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:50:26_3 But I think that, as a businessman, he is person who is subject to change, and I think the G7 is a great opportunity to convince him that what he has said in the past is not actually true. but i think that as a businessman he is person who is subject to change and i think the g seven is a great opportunity to convince him that what he has said in the past is not actually true. 96668 fine-tune [['EVENT', 91, 2]] [['EVENT', 88, 7]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:50:26_0 Following on from what my friend Mr Eickhout said, I think climate change is going to be a hugely important issue here at the G7 summit, and especially the role of the larger—than—life character President Donald Trump. The Paris agreement is a global agreement, and if the United States following on from what my friend mr eickhout said i think climate change is going to be a hugely important issue here at the g seven summit and especially the role of the largerthanlife character president donald trump. the paris agreement is a global agreement and if the united states 96668 fine-tune [['GPE', 273, 13], ['LAW', 223, 15], ['PERSON', 205, 12], ['EVENT', 126, 9], ['PERSON', 36, 8]] [['GPE', 273, 13], ['LAW', 224, 15], ['PERSON', 206, 12], ['EVENT', 125, 14], ['PERSON', 36, 8]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:53:52_1 The upcoming G7 summit will be a prime opportunity to put words into practice, to show European leadership and to stand firm on our values and principles, insisting that a rule—based international order remains one of the key priorities for us. the upcoming g seven summit will be a prime opportunity to put words into practice to show european leadership and to stand firm on our values and principles insisting that a rulebased international order remains one of the key priorities for us. 124870 fine-tune [['NORP', 87, 8], ['EVENT', 13, 9]] [['NORP', 91, 8], ['EVENT', 13, 14]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:53:52_3 I believe that the EU should use the G7 summit to recommit to the biggest economies on the plan to achieving the sustainable development goals all of them, comprehensively. i believe that the eu should use the g seven summit to recommit to the biggest economies on the plan to achieving the sustainable development goals all of them comprehensively. 124870 fine-tune [['EVENT', 37, 9], ['GPE', 19, 2]] [['EVENT', 37, 14], ['GPE', 19, 2]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:53:52_2 Indeed, the very reason why this is a G7 and not a G8 summit is that one key nation continues to disregard international rules and agreements, with the central theme of the G7 summit being how to rebuild trust. indeed the very reason why this is a g seven and not a g eight summit is that one key nation continues to disregard international rules and agreements with the central theme of the g seven summit being how to rebuild trust. 124870 fine-tune [['ORG', 173, 2], ['CARDINAL', 69, 3]] [['ORG', 181, 7], ['CARDINAL', 78, 3], ['CARDINAL', 57, 5], ['CARDINAL', 39, 5]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:09:31_14 They worry about high levels of inequality, job losses, and factory closures. they worry about high levels of inequality job losses and factory closures. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:09:31_23 This free trade agreement would send a powerful signal to the rest of the world that two of the largest economies are resisting protectionism, and that openness to trade and investment remains one of the best tools to harness and shape globalisation and create more economic growth and jobs. this free trade agreement would send a powerful signal to the rest of the world that two of the largest economies are resisting protectionism and that openness to trade and investment remains one of the best tools to harness and shape globalisation and create more economic growth and jobs. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 193, 3], ['CARDINAL', 85, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 192, 3], ['CARDINAL', 85, 3]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:09:31_27 That is the message the European Union must bring to Taormina and to our partners from across the world. that is the message the european union must bring to taormina and to our partners from across the world. None fine-tune [['GPE', 53, 8], ['GPE', 24, 14]] [['GPE', 53, 8], ['GPE', 24, 14]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:09:31_21 When others step back from free trade, the European Union must step forward. Partners such as Japan, Mexico, Mercosur and India are willing to do likewise. when others step back from free trade the european union must step forward. partners such as japan mexico mercosur and india are willing to do likewise. None fine-tune [['GPE', 122, 5], ['ORG', 109, 8], ['GPE', 101, 6], ['GPE', 94, 5], ['GPE', 43, 14]] [['GPE', 119, 5], ['ORG', 106, 8], ['GPE', 99, 6], ['GPE', 93, 5], ['GPE', 42, 14]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:09:31_10 The wider need to work together on issues which affect the whole world has become more acute, even since the G7 last met in Japan in 2016. Whether it be fighting climate change, tax evasion or international terrorism, whether it be promoting trade links, the wider need to work together on issues which affect the whole world has become more acute even since the g seven last met in japan in. two thousand and sixteen whether it be fighting climate change tax evasion or international terrorism whether it be promoting trade links None fine-tune [['DATE', 133, 4], ['GPE', 124, 5], ['ORG', 109, 2]] [['DATE', 138, 24], ['GPE', 128, 5], ['ORG', 108, 7]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:09:31_6 For us, working together with our biggest partners around the world in a rules based system is a necessity. for us working together with our biggest partners around the world in a rules based system is a necessity. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:09:31_11 sustainable development or global economic growth, the questions of today are global in their very nature. sustainable development or global economic growth the questions of today are global in their very nature. None fine-tune [['DATE', 68, 5]] [['DATE', 67, 5]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:09:31_17 That was the thinking behind the ideas presented in our reflection paper on harnessing globalisation. that was the thinking behind the ideas presented in our reflection paper on harnessing globalisation. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:09:31_26 These are compelling reasons why we aim to reach an agreement as soon as possible and, in any case before the end of the year. Together we must make sure that the rules of the game best serve and protect our citizens and our societies. these are compelling reasons why we aim to reach an agreement as soon as possible and in any case before the end of the year. together we must make sure that the rules of the game best serve and protect our citizens and our societies. None fine-tune [['DATE', 106, 19]] [['DATE', 105, 19]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:09:31_15 They see identities, traditions and ways of living changing in front of their eyes. they see identities traditions and ways of living changing in front of their eyes. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:56:16_4 We need to preserve the spirit of cooperation in the G7 and also to continue to provide multilateral answers to the challenges we face. we need to preserve the spirit of cooperation in the g seven and also to continue to provide multilateral answers to the challenges we face. None fine-tune [['ORG', 53, 2]] [['ORG', 53, 7]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:56:16_5 This also means maintaining and building on the achievements of the past and not giving in to protectionism and isolation. this also means maintaining and building on the achievements of the past and not giving in to protectionism and isolation. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:57:52_8 It is the way to harness and shape globalisation. it is the way to harness and shape globalisation. None fine-tune None None 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:57:52_4 mentioned that implementation of cop twenty one should be one of the priorities and we fully agree. None fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 58, 3], ['LAW', 33, 14]] 20170517-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170517-11:57:52_9 Without rules based trade we cannot include important values like environmental or social values in trade. without rules based trade we cannot include important values like environmental or social values in trade. None fine-tune None None 20120702-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20120702-21:15:17_1 In that context the commitment to a EUR 120 billion investment package, additional resources for the European Investment Bank and agreement on project bonds are most welcome, as is the language and the emphasis on growth and public investment. in that context the commitment to a eur one hundred and twenty billion investment package additional resources for the european investment bank and agreement on project bonds are most welcome as is the language and the emphasis on growth and public investment. 112071 fine-tune [['ORG', 101, 24], ['MONEY', 36, 15]] [['ORG', 119, 24], ['MONEY', 36, 34]] 20090310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090310-22:10:28_2 Certainly, the need to increase progress on combating poverty within the European Union is an extremely important issue. certainly the need to increase progress on combating poverty within the european union is an extremely important issue. 4531 fine-tune [['GPE', 73, 14]] [['GPE', 72, 14]] 20090310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090310-22:10:28_3 We look forward to rapid progress on that, including the question of minimum income, so that people can live in dignity. we look forward to rapid progress on that including the question of minimum income so that people can live in dignity. 4531 fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:11:49_1 I think that all of us in this House must be very concerned about the persecution and, indeed, some would say the genocide of Christians, throughout the Middle East. i think that all of us in this house must be very concerned about the persecution and indeed some would say the genocide of christians throughout the middle east. 96951 fine-tune [['LOC', 153, 11], ['NORP', 126, 10]] [['LOC', 150, 11], ['NORP', 124, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:11:49_3 Indeed, I have been pleased to actually meet and talk with some of those Christians and hear their stories of persecution, of death and destruction, and I think it is incumbent upon this House and these institutions to make sure that these terrible atrocities are raised on a continuous basis and that we deal with them in our discussions with these countries. indeed i have been pleased to actually meet and talk with some of those christians and hear their stories of persecution of death and destruction and i think it is incumbent upon this house and these institutions to make sure that these terrible atrocities are raised on a continuous basis and that we deal with them in our discussions with these countries. 96951 fine-tune [['NORP', 73, 10]] [['NORP', 72, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:11:49_2 We have only to look at the sights in Syria, in Iraq, and see the devastation of Christian communities. we have only to look at the sights in syria in iraq and see the devastation of christian communities. 96951 fine-tune [['NORP', 81, 9], ['GPE', 48, 4], ['GPE', 38, 5]] [['NORP', 79, 9], ['GPE', 47, 4], ['GPE', 38, 5]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-21:11:04_3 and development assistance, political dialogue, and in specific support to freedom of religion or belief to everyone everywhere. and development assistance political dialogue and in specific support to freedom of religion or belief to everyone everywhere. None fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-21:11:04_0 Mr President, this has been a very useful exchange, and I would like to thank all the honourable Members who took part in this debate for their interventions. mr president this has been a very useful exchange and i would like to thank all the honourable members who took part in this debate for their interventions. None fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:13:14_2 I visited Wittenberg, the place of the Reformation in Germany, and it was a delight to see the memorials there to Martin Luther and 500 years of the Reformation, which has done so much to transform our society and which did so much to transform Germany. i visited wittenberg the place of the reformation in germany and it was a delight to see the memorials there to martin luther and five hundred years of the reformation which has done so much to transform our society and which did so much to transform germany. 96951 fine-tune [['GPE', 245, 7], ['EVENT', 149, 11], ['DATE', 132, 9], ['PERSON', 114, 13], ['GPE', 54, 7], ['EVENT', 39, 11], ['GPE', 10, 10]] [['GPE', 251, 7], ['EVENT', 156, 11], ['DATE', 130, 18], ['PERSON', 112, 13], ['GPE', 53, 7], ['EVENT', 38, 11], ['GPE', 10, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_3 All persons should be able to practise their religion and worship freely, individually or in community with others, and to live free from fear. all persons should be able to practise their religion and worship freely individually or in community with others and to live free from fear. None fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_7 The millennial diversity of many societies is put at risk by the rise of the sectarian hatred. No continent has been spared from this kind of violence, from South Asia to Sub Saharan Africa. the millennial diversity of many societies is put at risk by the rise of the sectarian hatred. no continent has been spared from this kind of violence from south asia to sub saharan africa. None fine-tune [['LOC', 171, 18], ['LOC', 157, 10]] [['LOC', 170, 18], ['LOC', 156, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_9 Christians are discriminated against, harassed and persecuted in large parts of the Middle East, and the number of Christians is drastically decreasing. christians are discriminated against harassed and persecuted in large parts of the middle east and the number of christians is drastically decreasing. None fine-tune [['NORP', 115, 10], ['LOC', 84, 11], ['NORP', 0, 10]] [['NORP', 113, 10], ['LOC', 83, 11], ['NORP', 0, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_18 For this reason, our approach has focused on security as well as on culture and education, but also on diplomacy, governance and national reconciliation. for this reason our approach has focused on security as well as on culture and education but also on diplomacy governance and national reconciliation. None fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_32 The European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights now finances around 40 projects related to freedom of religion and belief accounting for more than EUR 15 million. the european instrument for democracy and human rights now finances around forty projects related to freedom of religion and belief accounting for more than eur fifteen million. None fine-tune [['MONEY', 154, 14], ['CARDINAL', 75, 2]] [['MONEY', 157, 19], ['CARDINAL', 75, 5]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_42 our work against violence on Christians that may not be as evident, but which is just as important. our work against violence on christians that may not be as evident but which is just as important. None fine-tune [['NORP', 29, 10]] [['NORP', 29, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_29 He has placed special emphasis on the implementation of the UN Rabat Plan of Action that includes positive elements to address hate speech and to counter violence perpetrated in the name of religion. he has placed special emphasis on the implementation of the un rabat plan of action that includes positive elements to address hate speech and to counter violence perpetrated in the name of religion. None fine-tune [['LAW', 63, 20], ['ORG', 60, 2]] [['LAW', 63, 20], ['ORG', 60, 2]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_16 Very often, it is more about power than about religion itself. very often it is more about power than about religion itself. None fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_12 As we see in Syria and Iraq, not only Christians but also Yazidis, Shia Muslims and other religious communities are suffering from discrimination, harassment and persecution. Therefore, a long term strategic approach to protect Christian and other religious groups as we see in syria and iraq not only christians but also yazidis shia muslims and other religious communities are suffering from discrimination harassment and persecution. therefore a long term strategic approach to protect christian and other religious groups None fine-tune [['NORP', 228, 9], ['NORP', 67, 12], ['NORP', 58, 7], ['NORP', 38, 10], ['GPE', 23, 4], ['GPE', 13, 5]] [['NORP', 224, 9], ['NORP', 65, 12], ['NORP', 57, 7], ['NORP', 37, 10], ['GPE', 23, 4], ['GPE', 13, 5]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_30 Mr Ján Figeľ, the Special Envoy for the promotion of the freedom of religion or belief outside the EU, has also worked on the implementation of the EU Guidelines on freedom of religion and belief, particularly on his visits to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Sudan. mr jn fige the special envoy for the promotion of the freedom of religion or belief outside the eu has also worked on the implementation of the eu guidelines on freedom of religion and belief particularly on his visits to iraq the united arab emirates jordan and sudan. None fine-tune [['GPE', 270, 5], ['GPE', 259, 6], ['GPE', 237, 20], ['GPE', 227, 4], ['GPE', 148, 2], ['GPE', 99, 2], ['PERSON', 3, 9]] [['GPE', 263, 5], ['GPE', 252, 6], ['GPE', 231, 20], ['GPE', 222, 4], ['GPE', 144, 2], ['GPE', 96, 2], ['PERSON', 3, 7]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_40 A peaceful and diverse future for Syria also depends on their education. a peaceful and diverse future for syria also depends on their education. None fine-tune [['GPE', 34, 5]] [['GPE', 34, 5]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_14 Such violence may be committed by state or non state actors for a number of different reasons. such violence may be committed by state or non state actors for a number of different reasons. None fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_36 Seventh, education is the best tool for building open societies and for avoiding radicalisation. seventh education is the best tool for building open societies and for avoiding radicalisation. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_25 The Council's Working Party on Human Rights created a taskforce on freedom of religion. the council's working party on human rights created a taskforce on freedom of religion. None fine-tune [['ORG', 14, 29], ['ORG', 4, 7]] [['ORG', 14, 29], ['ORG', 4, 7]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_23 A number of concrete initiatives on diversity and tolerance have grown out of this network. a number of concrete initiatives on diversity and tolerance have grown out of this network. None fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_38 Think of the Syrian children, who can only remember a country at think of the syrian children who can only remember a country at None fine-tune [['NORP', 13, 6]] [['NORP', 13, 6]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_24 Third, the EEAS also actively encourages cooperation among Member States on this issue. third the eeas also actively encourages cooperation among member states on this issue. None fine-tune [['ORG', 11, 4], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORG', 10, 4], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_39 war. It is essential to teach them about their country's incredible diversity and about centuries of peaceful coexistence. war. it is essential to teach them about their country's incredible diversity and about centuries of peaceful coexistence. None fine-tune [['DATE', 88, 9]] [['DATE', 88, 9]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_13 must focus on addressing those ideologies and changing those state structures that encourage discrimination and violence. must focus on addressing those ideologies and changing those state structures that encourage discrimination and violence. None fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_41 Next year, we will devote 8 of the EU's humanitarian budget to education in emergencies. In the Syria crisis, the EU's contribution to education is over EUR 1 billion, through the various financing instruments we have put in place since the beginning of the conflict. Let me conclude on another part of next year we will devote eight of the eu's humanitarian budget to education in emergencies. in the syria crisis the eu's contribution to education is over eur one billion through the various financing instruments we have put in place since the beginning of the conflict. let me conclude on another part of None fine-tune [['MONEY', 153, 13], ['GPE', 114, 2], ['GPE', 96, 5], ['GPE', 35, 2], ['CARDINAL', 26, 1], ['DATE', 0, 9]] [['MONEY', 155, 15], ['GPE', 116, 2], ['GPE', 99, 5], ['GPE', 38, 2], ['CARDINAL', 25, 5], ['DATE', 0, 9]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_15 Ideology is certainly one of them, but it is not the only one. In many cases, the persecution of Christians and other minorities has political, ethnic or economic reasons. ideology is certainly one of them but it is not the only one. in many cases the persecution of christians and other minorities has political ethnic or economic reasons. None fine-tune [['NORP', 97, 10]] [['NORP', 95, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_37 In this day and age, education in emergencies and protracted crises has become particularly urgent. in this day and age education in emergencies and protracted crises has become particularly urgent. None fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_11 it belongs to those lands, and this is something we cannot possibly forget. If the Middle East loses its incredible diversity, it would also lose its vitality and its greatest richness. At the same time, persecution rarely targets just one minority. it belongs to those lands and this is something we cannot possibly forget. if the middle east loses its incredible diversity it would also lose its vitality and its greatest richness. at the same time persecution rarely targets just one minority. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 236, 3], ['LOC', 83, 11]] [['CARDINAL', 233, 3], ['LOC', 82, 11]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_43 In many parts of the world, a sustainable future for Christians and other religious groups depends on the work we are doing today for peace, for national reconciliation, for inclusive institutions. Syria, again, is the clearest in many parts of the world a sustainable future for christians and other religious groups depends on the work we are doing today for peace for national reconciliation for inclusive institutions. syria again is the clearest None fine-tune [['GPE', 198, 5], ['NORP', 53, 10]] [['GPE', 195, 5], ['NORP', 52, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_28 Fourth, during this year, the EU's Special Representative for Human Rights, Stavros Lambrinidis, continued being actively engaged on freedom of religion and belief. fourth during this year the eu's special representative for human rights stavros lambrinidis continued being actively engaged on freedom of religion and belief. None fine-tune [['PERSON', 76, 19], ['GPE', 30, 2], ['DATE', 15, 9], ['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] [['PERSON', 73, 19], ['GPE', 28, 2], ['DATE', 14, 9], ['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_17 This is something we need to keep in mind if we want to make a real difference to the life of Christian minorities around the world. this is something we need to keep in mind if we want to make a real difference to the life of christian minorities around the world. None fine-tune [['NORP', 94, 9]] [['NORP', 94, 9]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_45 at home. Diversity, respect and inclusiveness are not abstract concepts. To millions of people, they can make the difference between persecution and security, between fear and freedom, between life and at home. diversity respect and inclusiveness are not abstract concepts. to millions of people they can make the difference between persecution and security between fear and freedom between life and None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 76, 8]] [['CARDINAL', 75, 8]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_26 It works on informal information exchanges on events and situations on the ground, and in preparation of EU resolutions at the United Nations. it works on informal information exchanges on events and situations on the ground and in preparation of eu resolutions at the united nations. None fine-tune [['ORG', 127, 14], ['GPE', 105, 2]] [['ORG', 126, 14], ['GPE', 104, 2]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_19 We always react with public statements or private demarches to condemn violence against Christians. Let me also focus on other actions we have taken in defence of persons belonging to minorities. we always react with public statements or private demarches to condemn violence against christians. let me also focus on other actions we have taken in defence of persons belonging to minorities. None fine-tune [['NORP', 88, 10]] [['NORP', 88, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_20 First, since the adoption of the EU Guidelines on the promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief in 2013, their implementation has remained a key priority for EU action. first since the adoption of the eu guidelines on the promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief in two thousand and thirteen their implementation has remained a key priority for eu action. None fine-tune [['GPE', 174, 2], ['DATE', 115, 4], ['GPE', 33, 2], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['GPE', 193, 2], ['DATE', 114, 25], ['GPE', 32, 2], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_8 This Parliament has often focused on the persecution of Christian minorities in the Middle East, and rightly so. this parliament has often focused on the persecution of christian minorities in the middle east and rightly so. None fine-tune [['LOC', 84, 11], ['NORP', 56, 9], ['ORG', 5, 10]] [['LOC', 84, 11], ['NORP', 56, 9], ['ORG', 5, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-19:43:07_4 This applies to people of all faiths, or none, including to Christians. this applies to people of all faiths or none including to christians. None fine-tune [['NORP', 60, 10]] [['NORP', 58, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:51:10_3 But whilst Christians are being burned across the world, the world's atheistic elites wring their hands and turn away. but whilst christians are being burned across the world the world's atheistic elites wring their hands and turn away. 124966 fine-tune [['NORP', 11, 10]] [['NORP', 11, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:51:10_1 Every year since 2005, Christians have been eliminated from this planet. every year since two thousand and five ninety zero christians have been eliminated from this planet. 124966 fine-tune [['NORP', 23, 10], ['DATE', 17, 4]] [['NORP', 51, 10], ['CARDINAL', 46, 4], ['CARDINAL', 39, 6], ['DATE', 17, 21]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:51:10_6 If the elites do not do anything to protect our Christian communities then it is time for Christians themselves to rise up, come together once more and fight the Islamic terrorists who are trying to destroy them. if the elites do not do anything to protect our christian communities then it is time for christians themselves to rise up come together once more and fight the islamic terrorists who are trying to destroy them. 124966 fine-tune [['NORP', 162, 7], ['NORP', 90, 10], ['NORP', 48, 9]] [['NORP', 161, 7], ['NORP', 90, 10], ['NORP', 48, 9]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:51:10_2 The names of their attackers are well known Al Qaeda, ISIS, the Muslim Brotherhood. the names of their attackers are well known al qaeda isis the muslim brotherhood. 124966 fine-tune [['ORG', 64, 18], ['ORG', 54, 4], ['ORG', 44, 8]] [['ORG', 62, 18], ['ORG', 53, 4], ['ORG', 44, 8]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:09:36_3 How often do we take these liberties for granted? how often do we take these liberties for granted? 96951 fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:09:36_7 And national governments must renew their commitment to these basic liberties in their dealings and discussions with countries across the world. and national governments must renew their commitment to these basic liberties in their dealings and discussions with countries across the world. 96951 fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:09:36_1 Through their sacrifice we, like past generations, enjoy the benefits of a fair and democratic way of life. through their sacrifice we like past generations enjoy the benefits of a fair and democratic way of life. 96951 fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:09:36_6 We have a responsibility to provide a beacon of hope to those who continue to suffer daily to support those whose sacrifice has not yet been translated into freedom for themselves and their families. we have a responsibility to provide a beacon of hope to those who continue to suffer daily to support those whose sacrifice has not yet been translated into freedom for themselves and their families. 96951 fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:09:36_0 Mr President, yesterday, in the United Kingdom, communities and families paused to remember those across the nation who had laid down their lives in defence of freedom. mr president yesterday in the united kingdom communities and families paused to remember those across the nation who had laid down their lives in defence of freedom. 96951 fine-tune [['GPE', 32, 14], ['DATE', 14, 9]] [['GPE', 30, 14], ['DATE', 13, 9]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:09:36_2 We are afforded fundamental freedoms of thought, belief, opinion and expression and, without restriction or recrimination, we are able to attend a religious place of worship. we are afforded fundamental freedoms of thought belief opinion and expression and without restriction or recrimination we are able to attend a religious place of worship. 96951 fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-21:09:40_3 Over 215 million Christians are persecuted globally. I think the person we should give great support to in his work is Ján Figeľ, the EU Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion and belief. over two hundred and fifteen million christians are persecuted globally. i think the person we should give great support to in his work is jn fige the eu special envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion and belief. 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 134, 2], ['PERSON', 119, 9], ['NORP', 17, 10], ['CARDINAL', 5, 11]] [['GPE', 151, 2], ['PERSON', 139, 7], ['NORP', 37, 10], ['CARDINAL', 5, 31]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-21:09:40_1 Frankly, when I talk to people about this, they don't believe it. frankly when i talk to people about this they don't believe it. 28115 fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-21:09:40_0 Mr President, this is a very important debate, and colleagues have outlined the extent of the persecution of Christians in the world. mr president this is a very important debate and colleagues have outlined the extent of the persecution of christians in the world. 28115 fine-tune [['NORP', 109, 10]] [['NORP', 107, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-21:09:40_2 I think that there is a lack of awareness generally about how widespread this problem is and how serious it is. i think that there is a lack of awareness generally about how widespread this problem is and how serious it is. 28115 fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-21:09:40_4 He does incredible work and he is tireless in pursuit of this ideal where we all have freedom of religion and belief, and I believe he needs more support, both within the Commission and indeed from this House, because if we don't tackle this type of abuse and persecution and if we allow it to increase, as is happening, then I'm really concerned about the future for Christianity and for people of all faiths. he does incredible work and he is tireless in pursuit of this ideal where we all have freedom of religion and belief and i believe he needs more support both within the commission and indeed from this house because if we don't tackle this type of abuse and persecution and if we allow it to increase as is happening then i'm really concerned about the future for christianity and for people of all faiths. 28115 fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:05:20_0 Mr President, throughout the UK and in many other countries throughout the West, many Christians have been denied the right to wear a simple expression of their faith, such as a crucifix, in public life. The right to hold and express faith is a fundamental human right which must be protected and defended equally. mr president throughout the uk and in many other countries throughout the west many christians have been denied the right to wear a simple expression of their faith such as a crucifix in public life. the right to hold and express faith is a fundamental human right which must be protected and defended equally. 124945 fine-tune [['NORP', 86, 10], ['GPE', 29, 2]] [['NORP', 84, 10], ['GPE', 28, 2]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:05:20_1 The UK was founded on a Judaeo Christian culture and whilst we respect and appreciate the contribution of all, this must be respected. the uk was founded on a judaeo christian culture and whilst we respect and appreciate the contribution of all this must be respected. 124945 fine-tune [['NORP', 24, 16], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['NORP', 24, 16], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:05:20_2 But the trials and tribulations of Christians in many countries throughout the West pale in comparison to what many must face on a daily basis throughout other parts of the world. but the trials and tribulations of christians in many countries throughout the west pale in comparison to what many must face on a daily basis throughout other parts of the world. 124945 fine-tune [['LOC', 75, 8], ['NORP', 35, 10]] [['LOC', 75, 8], ['NORP', 35, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:05:20_3 The persecution of Christians, Shia and other religions and ethnic minorities, during the rise of the Islamic State was well publicised. the persecution of christians shia and other religions and ethnic minorities during the rise of the islamic state was well publicised. 124945 fine-tune [['ORG', 102, 13], ['NORP', 31, 4], ['NORP', 19, 10]] [['ORG', 100, 13], ['NORP', 30, 4], ['NORP', 19, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:05:20_5 As the terror of Islamic State rule is rolled back, we must ensure that the seeds of future conflict and societal discontent are averted and reprisal attacks are not carried out. as the terror of islamic state rule is rolled back we must ensure that the seeds of future conflict and societal discontent are averted and reprisal attacks are not carried out. 124945 fine-tune [['ORG', 17, 13]] [['ORG', 17, 13]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:05:20_6 This may not be an easy task, but the cycle of shifting persecution as power changes hands must be broken. this may not be an easy task but the cycle of shifting persecution as power changes hands must be broken. 124945 fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:05:20_7 As these countries are rebuilt, the place of Christians and their rights must be protected. as these countries are rebuilt the place of christians and their rights must be protected. 124945 fine-tune [['NORP', 45, 10]] [['NORP', 44, 10]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:05:20_8 The recent political instability caused by the sudden resignation of Hariri as Prime Minister of Lebanon is a sharp warning that the Shia Sunni war propagated by Saudi Arabia and Iran could be spreading into the country, and we must ensure that minorities are not marginalised in any political fallout from the future developments in this country. the recent political instability caused by the sudden resignation of hariri as prime minister of lebanon is a sharp warning that the shia sunni war propagated by saudi arabia and iran could be spreading into the country and we must ensure that minorities are not marginalised in any political fallout from the future developments in this country. 124945 fine-tune [['GPE', 179, 4], ['GPE', 162, 12], ['EVENT', 133, 14], ['GPE', 97, 7], ['PERSON', 69, 6]] [['GPE', 179, 4], ['GPE', 162, 12], ['EVENT', 133, 14], ['GPE', 97, 7], ['PERSON', 69, 6]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:05:20_9 Christianity is an ancient religion with firm roots in the Middle East. christianity is an ancient religion with firm roots in the middle east. 124945 fine-tune [['LOC', 59, 11], ['NORP', 0, 12]] [['LOC', 59, 11], ['NORP', 0, 12]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:05:20_11 If the countries of the Middle East are ever to get past this cycle of religious persecution, they must develop a more inclusive model of national identity that extends beyond religion and is fully inclusive and respectful of all minorities who deserve to practise their faith free from persecution, and in many cases, if the countries of the middle east are ever to get past this cycle of religious persecution they must develop a more inclusive model of national identity that extends beyond religion and is fully inclusive and respectful of all minorities who deserve to practise their faith free from persecution and in many cases 124945 fine-tune [['LOC', 24, 11]] [['LOC', 24, 11]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:36:06_2 And this House is passionate about those rights. But when it comes to those who share the faith of our founding fathers, many times we do not do too much, and this is a sign we are abandoning Christianity, we turn a deaf ear and remain silent. and this house is passionate about those rights. but when it comes to those who share the faith of our founding fathers many times we do not do too much and this is a sign we are abandoning christianity we turn a deaf ear and remain silent. 124927 fine-tune [['NORP', 192, 12], ['ORG', 9, 5]] [['NORP', 190, 12], ['ORG', 9, 5]] 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:36:06_4 We will not forsake our biblical roots, and we remain committed to those who are suffering because of their faith in Christ. I implore you. we will not forsake our biblical roots and we remain committed to those who are suffering because of their faith in christ. i implore you. 124927 fine-tune None None 20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:11:14_1 of Christians in Morocco. Would you say, Madam, that he is a fine example to Muslims throughout the world, and that this is the sort of leadership that we should see in the Muslim world protection of Christians by Muslims? of christians in morocco. would you say madam that he is a fine example to muslims throughout the world and that this is the sort of leadership that we should see in the muslim world protection of christians by muslims? 124967 fine-tune [['NORP', 214, 7], ['NORP', 200, 10], ['NORP', 173, 6], ['NORP', 77, 7], ['GPE', 17, 7], ['NORP', 3, 10]] [['NORP', 211, 7], ['NORP', 197, 10], ['NORP', 170, 6], ['NORP', 75, 7], ['GPE', 17, 7], ['NORP', 3, 10]] 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:03:03_6 of expression and the freedom to exercise political rights. of expression and the freedom to exercise political rights. 37790 fine-tune None None 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:03:03_8 We are conscious of these facts and we are closely following the political situation in Venezuela. we are conscious of these facts and we are closely following the political situation in venezuela. 37790 fine-tune [['GPE', 88, 9]] [['GPE', 88, 9]] 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:03:03_4 The Commission believes that the request for asylum made by Manuel Rosales, and its acceptance by the Peruvian Government, is a bilateral case and that it is not for the Commission to pronounce itself on the merits of this request. the commission believes that the request for asylum made by manuel rosales and its acceptance by the peruvian government is a bilateral case and that it is not for the commission to pronounce itself on the merits of this request. 37790 fine-tune [['NORP', 102, 8], ['PERSON', 60, 14]] [['NORP', 101, 8], ['PERSON', 60, 14]] 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:03:03_2 He was granted political asylum in Peru after being charged with corruption in Venezuela. he was granted political asylum in peru after being charged with corruption in venezuela. 37790 fine-tune [['GPE', 79, 9], ['GPE', 35, 4]] [['GPE', 79, 9], ['GPE', 35, 4]] 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:03:03_12 twenty three i wish to assure parliament that the commission will continue to follow developments in venezuela closely. 37790 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 101, 9], ['ORG', 30, 10], ['CARDINAL', 0, 12]] 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:03:03_10 We hope that the democratic institutions of Venezuela will respect the rule of law and preserve democracy in the country, whilst complying with the obligation arising from the international agreements signed and ratified by Venezuela, including the American Convention on Human Rights we hope that the democratic institutions of venezuela will respect the rule of law and preserve democracy in the country whilst complying with the obligation arising from the international agreements signed and ratified by venezuela including the american convention on human rights 37790 fine-tune [['LAW', 249, 35], ['GPE', 224, 9], ['GPE', 44, 9]] [['LAW', 247, 35], ['GPE', 223, 9], ['GPE', 44, 9]] 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:03:03_11 and, specifically, the provisions on political rights set out in Article and specifically the provisions on political rights set out in article. 37790 fine-tune None None 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:03:03_13 The Commission's commitment to supporting and strengthening democracy and the protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms will continue to be reflected in our cooperation policies and relations with Venezuela. the commission's commitment to supporting and strengthening democracy and the protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms will continue to be reflected in our cooperation policies and relations with venezuela. 37790 fine-tune [['GPE', 221, 9]] [['GPE', 221, 9]] 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:03:03_5 We are aware that recently the judicial institutions have opened some judicial processes against opposition leaders in Venezuela. We know that some sectors of Venezuelan society have criticised the proliferation of measures which they consider adversely affect the right to freedom we are aware that recently the judicial institutions have opened some judicial processes against opposition leaders in venezuela. we know that some sectors of venezuelan society have criticised the proliferation of measures which they consider adversely affect the right to freedom 37790 fine-tune [['NORP', 159, 10], ['GPE', 119, 9]] [['NORP', 159, 10], ['GPE', 119, 9]] 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:03:03_3 The Commission has taken note of the explanation provided by the president of Rosales' party, according to which he has gone into hiding for his own protection. the commission has taken note of the explanation provided by the president of rosales' party according to which he has gone into hiding for his own protection. 37790 fine-tune [['PERSON', 78, 7]] [['PERSON', 78, 7]] 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:03:03_9 I would like to underline the importance that the European Union attaches to freedom of expression and opinion, a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of democracy and the rule of law. i would like to underline the importance that the european union attaches to freedom of expression and opinion a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of democracy and the rule of law. 37790 fine-tune [['GPE', 50, 14]] [['GPE', 50, 14]] 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:00:31_3 as President of this Parliament, of British Commissioners of all parties Roy Jenkins Arthur Cockfield, Chris Patton, Prime Minister Ted Heath and Winston Churchill all true Europeans. as president of this parliament of british commissioners of all parties roy jenkins arthur cockfield chris patton prime minister ted heath and winston churchill all true europeans. 1429 fine-tune [['NORP', 173, 9], ['PERSON', 146, 17], ['PERSON', 132, 9], ['PERSON', 103, 12], ['PERSON', 85, 16], ['PERSON', 73, 11], ['NORP', 36, 7], ['ORG', 21, 10]] [['NORP', 170, 9], ['PERSON', 143, 17], ['PERSON', 129, 9], ['PERSON', 101, 12], ['PERSON', 84, 16], ['PERSON', 72, 11], ['NORP', 35, 7], ['ORG', 21, 10]] 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:00:31_7 There are British Tories, Socialists, Liberals. We are Europeans. there are british tories socialists liberals. we are europeans. 1429 fine-tune [['NORP', 55, 9], ['NORP', 38, 8], ['NORP', 26, 10], ['NORP', 10, 14]] [['NORP', 53, 9], ['NORP', 36, 8], ['NORP', 25, 10], ['NORP', 10, 14]] 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:00:31_6 I, as a British Conservative, reserve the right to object that is my final word. i as a british conservative reserve the right to object that is my final word. 1429 fine-tune [['NORP', 8, 20]] [['NORP', 7, 20]] 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:00:31_8 We will stand with our partners and our allies and, if my party leader seeks to rip up 30 years of work by British Tory pro Europeans, he is wrong! we will stand with our partners and our allies and if my party leader seeks to rip up thirty years of work by british tory pro europeans he is wrong! 1429 fine-tune [['NORP', 124, 9], ['NORP', 107, 12], ['DATE', 87, 8]] [['NORP', 127, 9], ['NORP', 110, 12], ['DATE', 86, 12]] 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:00:31_2 I wish to thank all my fellow Members of this House, particularly our President, Hans Gert Pöttering, with whom I had the honour of securing British Conservative membership of the Group of the European People's Party. I wish to recall the service of Lord Plumb Henry Plumb i wish to thank all my fellow members of this house particularly our president hans gert pttering with whom i had the honour of securing british conservative membership of the group of the european people's party. i wish to recall the service of lord plumb henry plumb 1429 fine-tune [['PERSON', 261, 11], ['ORG', 180, 36], ['NORP', 141, 20], ['PERSON', 81, 19]] [['PERSON', 257, 11], ['ORG', 176, 36], ['NORP', 137, 20], ['PERSON', 79, 18]] 20090507-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090507-16:00:31_4 The leader of my party, Mr David Cameron, has made a serious mistake. the leader of my party mr david cameron has made a serious mistake. 1429 fine-tune [['PERSON', 27, 13]] [['PERSON', 26, 13]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:42:24_12 you. The public does not support you. the public does not support 4525 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:42:24_10 If you do succeed, you will trap those southern countries inside an economic prison, in which people's suffering will be untold, while the northern countries will find themselves paying, forever, a massive bill and interest rates that are far too high for their own economies. if you do succeed you will trap those southern countries inside an economic prison in which people's suffering will be untold while the northern countries will find themselves paying forever a massive bill and interest rates that are far too high for their own economies. 4525 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:42:24_9 If you succeed, then we should change the name get rid of European Union' and call it the Debt Union'. if you succeed then we should change the name get rid of european union' and call it the debt union'. 4525 fine-tune [['GPE', 58, 14]] [['GPE', 57, 14]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:42:24_7 The model itself is failing and yet what you want is to double the size of the bail out fund. the model itself is failing and yet what you want is to double the size of the bail out fund. 4525 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:42:24_6 The public right across the Union no longer supports the currency, and the battle for Spain has not even begun. the public right across the union no longer supports the currency and the battle for spain has not even begun. 4525 fine-tune [['GPE', 86, 5], ['GPE', 28, 5]] [['GPE', 85, 5], ['GPE', 28, 5]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:42:24_8 You even want to increase the scope of the bail out fund so that, along with the ECB, you, too, can go on buying yet more of your own debt. You are using the crisis as a massive power grab to take us towards fiscal union. you even want to increase the scope of the bail out fund so that along with the ecb you too can go on buying yet more of your own debt. you are using the crisis as a massive power grab to take us towards fiscal union. 4525 fine-tune [['ORG', 81, 3]] [['ORG', 80, 3]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_2 As the last European Council is already a month behind us, let me remind you that I already give a full report each time to your Conference of Presidents on the results of the European Council just a few hours after every meeting. as the last european council is already a month behind us let me remind you that i already give a full report each time to your conference of presidents on the results of the european council just a few hours after every meeting. 100647 fine-tune [['TIME', 198, 11], ['ORG', 176, 16], ['ORG', 129, 24], ['DATE', 40, 7], ['ORG', 12, 16]] [['TIME', 197, 11], ['ORG', 175, 16], ['ORG', 128, 24], ['DATE', 40, 7], ['ORG', 12, 16]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_6 Following our agreement, in principle, in our October meeting that such a Treaty change is needed, I had consulted the members of the European Council about its possible wording and content. following our agreement in principle in our october meeting that such a treaty change is needed i had consulted the members of the european council about its possible wording and content. 100647 fine-tune [['ORG', 134, 16], ['DATE', 46, 7]] [['ORG', 131, 16], ['DATE', 44, 7]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_16 I know that you, and your responsible committees, have been following this matter closely, not least during the work of the Task Force on Economic Governance which I chaired and which gave rise to meetings between myself and the seven chairs of the parliamentary committees most involved. i know that you and your responsible committees have been following this matter closely not least during the work of the task force on economic governance which i chaired and which gave rise to meetings between myself and the seven chairs of the parliamentary committees most involved. 100647 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 229, 5], ['ORG', 124, 33]] [['CARDINAL', 226, 5], ['ORG', 121, 33]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_34 Three points concern work to be done by the national governments first, fiscal responsibility three points concern work to be done by the national governments first fiscal responsibility; 100647 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 0, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 0, 5]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_44 On the second day of our meeting, we focused on our relations with strategic partners. on the second day of our meeting we focused on our relations with strategic partners. 100647 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 7, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 7, 6]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_29 This discussion confirmed the sense of determination and unity amongst the Member States and the institutions. this discussion confirmed the sense of determination and unity amongst the member states and the institutions. 100647 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_10 It is an essential piece in our efforts to make Europe more crisis proof. it is an essential piece in our efforts to make europe more crisis proof. 100647 fine-tune [['LOC', 48, 6]] [['LOC', 48, 6]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_51 Finally, we agreed also on the position on Côte d'Ivoire, in line with what the Ministers of Foreign Affairs decided a few days previously, sending a clear signal on the need to respect the results of democratic elections. finally we agreed also on the position on cte d'ivoire in line with what the ministers of foreign affairs decided a few days previously sending a clear signal on the need to respect the results of democratic elections. 100647 fine-tune [['DATE', 117, 21], ['GPE', 43, 13]] [['DATE', 114, 21], ['GPE', 42, 12]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_18 With the benefit of your opinion, the European Council will be able to turn this draft decision into a full decision at its March meeting. with the benefit of your opinion the european council will be able to turn this draft decision into a full decision at its march meeting. 100647 fine-tune [['DATE', 124, 5], ['ORG', 38, 16]] [['DATE', 123, 5], ['ORG', 37, 16]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_27 Finally, the European Council also had a very good and in depth exchange of views on recent economic developments and on how to deal with the challenges for all European economies, short term and long term. finally the european council also had a very good and in depth exchange of views on recent economic developments and on how to deal with the challenges for all european economies short term and long term. 100647 fine-tune [['NORP', 161, 8], ['ORG', 13, 16]] [['NORP', 160, 8], ['ORG', 12, 16]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_38 Firstly, the European Council asks the other institutions, not least your Parliament, to make sure that the agreements reached in October, on the basis of the Task Force which I chaired, regarding the Stability Pact and macro economic surveillance, are in place by the summer. firstly the european council asks the other institutions not least your parliament to make sure that the agreements reached in october on the basis of the task force which i chaired regarding the stability pact and macro economic surveillance are in place by the summer. 100647 fine-tune [['DATE', 265, 10], ['LAW', 201, 14], ['DATE', 130, 7], ['ORG', 74, 10], ['ORG', 13, 16], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] [['DATE', 259, 10], ['LAW', 196, 14], ['DATE', 127, 7], ['ORG', 72, 10], ['ORG', 12, 16], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_48 These meetings all showed that, for our partners, the European Union is not only an economic union and a trade bloc, but also a geopolitical partner. these meetings all showed that for our partners the european union is not only an economic union and a trade bloc but also a geopolitical partner. 100647 fine-tune [['GPE', 54, 14]] [['GPE', 52, 14]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_23 this resulted in a statement by the eurogroup finance ministers on twenty eight november which was fully endorsed at the european council meeting. 100647 fine-tune [] [['ORG', 121, 16], ['DATE', 67, 21]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_55 It must not be a bureaucratic process but a real occasion to have an in depth discussion on the state of play of our economy and the actions to be taken. Colleagues, we know of course that we have to strengthen and deepen economic coordination and convergence inside the eurozone. it must not be a bureaucratic process but a real occasion to have an in depth discussion on the state of play of our economy and the actions to be taken. colleagues we know of course that we have to strengthen and deepen economic coordination and convergence inside the eurozone. 100647 fine-tune [['LOC', 271, 8]] [['LOC', 270, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_36 and third, the two countries with support programmes are forcefully implementing the necessary measures and we all welcome the efforts of those two governments, of Greece and Ireland, and their populations. and third the two countries with support programmes are forcefully implementing the necessary measures and we all welcome the efforts of those two governments of greece and ireland and their populations. 100647 fine-tune [['GPE', 175, 7], ['GPE', 164, 6], ['CARDINAL', 15, 3], ['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] [['GPE', 173, 7], ['GPE', 162, 6], ['CARDINAL', 14, 3], ['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_12 As this amendment will not increase the competences of the Union, all members of the European Council agreed that it was appropriate to use a simplified revision procedure. as this amendment will not increase the competences of the union all members of the european council agreed that it was appropriate to use a simplified revision procedure. 100647 fine-tune [['ORG', 85, 16], ['GPE', 59, 5]] [['ORG', 84, 16], ['GPE', 59, 5]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_40 Secondly, we agree to conduct new stress tests in the banking sector to ensure full transparency in the broader context of the EU annual exercise. secondly we agree to conduct new stress tests in the banking sector to ensure full transparency in the broader context of the eu annual exercise. 100647 fine-tune [['GPE', 127, 2], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['GPE', 126, 2], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_15 I need hardly remind you of the importance of proceeding as rapidly and as smoothly as possible in this matter in a period where market volatility remains a concern. i need hardly remind you of the importance of proceeding as rapidly and as smoothly as possible in this matter in a period where market volatility remains a concern. 100647 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_37 Two other points concern work to be done by the Member States and the institutions of the European Union together. two other points concern work to be done by the member states and the institutions of the european union together. 100647 fine-tune [['GPE', 90, 14], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['GPE', 90, 14], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_47 and the summit with Prime Minister Singh of India, which showed good progress for an ambitious and balanced free trade agreement, hopefully with a result in the first semester of this year, and which also produced a joint declaration on international terrorism. and the summit with prime minister singh of india which showed good progress for an ambitious and balanced free trade agreement hopefully with a result in the first semester of this year and which also produced a joint declaration on international terrorism. 100647 fine-tune [['DATE', 161, 27], ['GPE', 44, 5], ['PERSON', 35, 5]] [['DATE', 159, 27], ['GPE', 44, 5], ['PERSON', 35, 5]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_13 This now requires an opinion from your Parliament, as well as from the European Commission and the Central Bank. this now requires an opinion from your parliament as well as from the european commission and the central bank. 100647 fine-tune [['ORG', 99, 12], ['ORG', 71, 19], ['ORG', 39, 10]] [['ORG', 98, 12], ['ORG', 70, 19], ['ORG', 39, 10]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_31 i insist all twenty seven agree even if the analysis focuses particularly on the current seventeen euro countries. 100647 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 89, 9], ['CARDINAL', 13, 12]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_49 The European Council also decided to give Montenegro the status of candidate country. the european council also decided to give montenegro the status of candidate country. 100647 fine-tune [['GPE', 42, 10], ['ORG', 4, 16]] [['GPE', 42, 10], ['ORG', 4, 16]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_24 It foresees that the future European Stability Mechanism will be designed on the basis of the current mechanism, so IMF involvement is provided for. it foresees that the future european stability mechanism will be designed on the basis of the current mechanism so imf involvement is provided for. 100647 fine-tune [['ORG', 116, 3], ['ORG', 28, 28]] [['ORG', 115, 3], ['ORG', 28, 28]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_54 In March, we will have our first exercise of what is called the European Semester. in march we will have our first exercise of what is called the european semester. 100647 fine-tune [['ORG', 27, 5], ['DATE', 3, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 26, 5], ['DATE', 3, 5]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_50 It underlines the conviction within the European Council that the countries of the Western Balkans have a European vocation. it underlines the conviction within the european council that the countries of the western balkans have a european vocation. 100647 fine-tune [['NORP', 106, 8], ['LOC', 83, 15], ['ORG', 40, 16]] [['NORP', 106, 8], ['LOC', 83, 15], ['ORG', 40, 16]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_19 Then, the Treaty amendment will have to be approved in each Member State. then the treaty amendment will have to be approved in each member state. 100647 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_26 Concerning the role of the private sector, decisions will be taken on a case by case basis, so private sector involvement will not be a prior requirement for support under the future Stability Mechanism. concerning the role of the private sector decisions will be taken on a case by case basis so private sector involvement will not be a prior requirement for support under the future stability mechanism. 100647 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_17 I would like to thank President Buzek for his contribution on this at the European Council and for informing us of Parliament's willingness to proceed quickly in considering this matter. i would like to thank president buzek for his contribution on this at the european council and for informing us of parliament's willingness to proceed quickly in considering this matter. 100647 fine-tune [['ORG', 115, 10], ['ORG', 74, 16], ['PERSON', 32, 5]] [['ORG', 115, 10], ['ORG', 74, 16], ['PERSON', 32, 5]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_45 Cathy Ashton presented progress reports on how to deal with strategic partners and I briefed colleagues about the positive outcome of three recent summit meetings, namely the summit with President Obama, where we opened new avenues for transatlantic cooperation on growth, jobs and security, such as green growth and cyber security cathy ashton presented progress reports on how to deal with strategic partners and i briefed colleagues about the positive outcome of three recent summit meetings namely the summit with president obama where we opened new avenues for transatlantic cooperation on growth jobs and security such as green growth and cyber security; 100647 fine-tune [['PERSON', 197, 5], ['CARDINAL', 134, 5], ['PERSON', 0, 12]] [['PERSON', 196, 5], ['CARDINAL', 134, 5], ['PERSON', 0, 12]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_28 The President of the Central Bank was also present and a statement by the Heads of State or Government of the eurozone and the EU institutions present was welcomed by the European Council. the president of the central bank was also present and a statement by the heads of state or government of the eurozone and the eu institutions present was welcomed by the european council. 100647 fine-tune [['ORG', 171, 16], ['GPE', 127, 2], ['LOC', 110, 8], ['ORG', 21, 12]] [['ORG', 171, 16], ['GPE', 127, 2], ['LOC', 110, 8], ['ORG', 21, 12]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_11 It is important, not just for legal certainty, but also for market credibility. it is important not just for legal certainty but also for market credibility. 100647 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_33 Let me mention the elements of this joint approach, which reflects the statement adopted. let me mention the elements of this joint approach which reflects the statement adopted. 100647 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_43 Work is going on to develop these elements of this overall approach. work is going on to develop these elements of this overall approach. 100647 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_7 i secured agreement on a text consisting of two sentences to be added to article one hundred and thirty six of the treaty. 100647 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 81, 26], ['CARDINAL', 44, 3]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_1 As simple as that and I wish it for you personally and I wish it for our Union, in these difficult times. as simple as that and i wish it for you personally and i wish it for our union in these difficult times. 100647 fine-tune [['GPE', 73, 5]] [['GPE', 73, 5]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_9 The granting of any required financial assistance under the mechanism will be made subject to strict conditionality'. the granting of any required financial assistance under the mechanism will be made subject to strict conditionality'. 100647 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_5 First, we decided on the proposal for a limited Treaty amendment required to establish a permanent mechanism to safeguard the financial stability of the eurozone as a whole. first we decided on the proposal for a limited treaty amendment required to establish a permanent mechanism to safeguard the financial stability of the eurozone as a whole. 100647 fine-tune [['LOC', 153, 8], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['LOC', 152, 8], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:05:29_3 At the December European Council, we focused on the first day on economic issues and on the second day on foreign policy. at the december european council we focused on the first day on economic issues and on the second day on foreign policy. 100647 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 92, 6], ['ORDINAL', 52, 5], ['ORG', 16, 16], ['DATE', 7, 8]] [['ORDINAL', 91, 6], ['ORDINAL', 51, 5], ['ORG', 16, 16], ['DATE', 7, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:57:30_1 Whatever internal discussions take place, whether the financial facility will need to double its capital and the right to buy bonds, whether the Financial Stability Mechanism after 2013 will include trimming or will be ordered to sell eurobonds, whatever internal discussions take place whether the financial facility will need to double its capital and the right to buy bonds whether the financial stability mechanism after two thousand and thirteen will include trimming or will be ordered to sell eurobonds 28474 fine-tune [['DATE', 181, 4], ['LAW', 145, 29]] [['DATE', 179, 25], ['LAW', 143, 29]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:57:30_6 Regarding the Financial Stability Mechanism, the Council's decision says that the mechanism is to be activated if indispensable to safeguard the stability of the eurozone as a whole'. regarding the financial stability mechanism the council's decision says that the mechanism is to be activated if indispensable to safeguard the stability of the eurozone as a whole'. 28474 fine-tune [['LOC', 162, 8], ['ORG', 49, 7], ['ORG', 14, 29]] [['LOC', 161, 8], ['ORG', 48, 7], ['ORG', 14, 29]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:28:16_16 As history tells us, people will deny the possibility of failure right up to the last moment. as history tells us people will deny the possibility of failure right up to the last moment. 1407 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:28:16_4 What we have had ever since 2008 is repeated hesitation and internal wrangling between Member States and the institutions, and each time, a painfully extracted response but produced too late and constituting less than what was required. what we have had ever since two thousand and eight is repeated hesitation and internal wrangling between member states and the institutions and each time a painfully extracted response but produced too late and constituting less than what was required. 1407 fine-tune [['DATE', 22, 10]] [['DATE', 22, 28]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:28:16_10 What chance is there, right now, of a stronger and more democratic set of institutions emerging from a revised Treaty? what chance is there right now of a stronger and more democratic set of institutions emerging from a revised treaty? 1407 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:28:16_14 Not only will it be exposed as economic lunacy, but it will be profoundly damaging to the European project. not only will it be exposed as economic lunacy but it will be profoundly damaging to the european project. 1407 fine-tune [['NORP', 90, 8]] [['NORP', 89, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:28:16_0 Mr President, December's European Council at least gave us political agreement on a permanent crisis resolution mechanism but given the reaction of the markets after Christmas, with new fears over the solvency of Portugal, Spain, and Belgium we have to ask whether, once again, this was a case of too little too late'. mr president december's european council at least gave us political agreement on a permanent crisis resolution mechanism but given the reaction of the markets after christmas with new fears over the solvency of portugal spain and belgium we have to ask whether once again this was a case of too little too late'. 1407 fine-tune [['GPE', 234, 7], ['GPE', 223, 5], ['GPE', 213, 8], ['DATE', 160, 15], ['ORG', 25, 16], ['DATE', 14, 8]] [['GPE', 230, 7], ['GPE', 220, 5], ['GPE', 211, 8], ['DATE', 159, 15], ['ORG', 24, 16], ['DATE', 13, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:28:16_12 Against this background, I am shocked, President Barroso, at the frontal attack by the Commission on social Europe and the interference with national labour markets, as in the case of Ireland. The annual growth survey is indeed a frontal attack on long established, socially and economically essential workers' rights and on the very concept of collective bargaining. against this background i am shocked president barroso at the frontal attack by the commission on social europe and the interference with national labour markets as in the case of ireland. the annual growth survey is indeed a frontal attack on long established socially and economically essential workers' rights and on the very concept of collective bargaining. 1407 fine-tune [['GPE', 184, 7], ['LOC', 108, 6], ['PERSON', 49, 7]] [['GPE', 180, 7], ['LOC', 105, 6], ['PERSON', 47, 7]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:28:16_8 What is holding the eurozone together today is less the dream of the founding fathers than simply the nightmare of the alternative total collapse of the system. what is holding the eurozone together today is less the dream of the founding fathers than simply the nightmare of the alternative total collapse of the system. 1407 fine-tune [['LOC', 20, 8]] [['LOC', 20, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:28:16_9 The abject failure to deal with the crisis is driving the European project into political deadlock. the abject failure to deal with the crisis is driving the european project into political deadlock. 1407 fine-tune [['NORP', 58, 8]] [['NORP', 58, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:28:16_1 The proposed European stabilisation mechanism itself raised new questions on the financial markets and the existing Financial Stability Mechanism is now regarded as insufficient. the proposed european stabilisation mechanism itself raised new questions on the financial markets and the existing financial stability mechanism is now regarded as insufficient. 1407 fine-tune [['NORP', 13, 8]] [['NORP', 13, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:28:16_7 Our institutional decision making processes are complex and lacking in democracy, and our economic policy strategy is divided and ineffective. The financial markets are not keeping the pressure on us just because of high debt and deficit levels, President Barroso they are also doing so because they want compensation for the risk of lending money to a project that seems incapable of reaching maturity or fulfilling its own destiny. our institutional decision making processes are complex and lacking in democracy and our economic policy strategy is divided and ineffective. the financial markets are not keeping the pressure on us just because of high debt and deficit levels president barroso they are also doing so because they want compensation for the risk of lending money to a project that seems incapable of reaching maturity or fulfilling its own destiny. 1407 fine-tune [['PERSON', 256, 7]] [['PERSON', 254, 7]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:28:16_17 Let us recognise the possibility of failure. let us recognise the possibility of failure. 1407 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:28:16_11 Intelligent calls for more political integration, like that last week from the head of the German Bundesbank, really do not stand a chance. intelligent calls for more political integration like that last week from the head of the german bundesbank really do not stand a chance. 1407 fine-tune [['ORG', 91, 17]] [['ORG', 90, 17]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_23 Effectively, we are introducing a genuine European dimension into national budgetary and economic policy making. effectively we are introducing a genuine european dimension into national budgetary and economic policy making. 36207 fine-tune [['NORP', 42, 8]] [['NORP', 41, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_53 This year, we should see GDP growth at around this year we should see gdp growth at around. 36207 fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 9]] [['DATE', 0, 9]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_38 If the latter, then there are a few things we are going to have to if the latter then there are a few things we are going to have to 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_48 That means investing in areas that derive growth, unleashing the full potential of our single market, increasing investment in energy, transport and IT infrastructure in part, through innovative financing, including, we believe, the European Union project bonds and continuing to press for a conclusion of the Doha Round, while pushing forward free trade agreements with key partners. that means investing in areas that derive growth unleashing the full potential of our single market increasing investment in energy transport and it infrastructure in part through innovative financing including we believe the european union project bonds and continuing to press for a conclusion of the doha round while pushing forward free trade agreements with key partners. 36207 fine-tune [['GPE', 233, 14]] [['GPE', 226, 14]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_25 The final decisions on national budgets will, of course, be taken by national parliaments. the final decisions on national budgets will of course be taken by national parliaments. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_55 in 2012. Europe's manufacturing sector has improved markedly in recent months. in. two thousand and twelve europe's manufacturing sector has improved markedly in recent months. 36207 fine-tune [['DATE', 61, 16], ['LOC', 9, 6], ['DATE', 3, 4]] [['DATE', 80, 16], ['LOC', 28, 6], ['DATE', 4, 23]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_14 Let me just concentrate on that because I think, based also on the very important conclusions of the December European Council, it is now more important than ever to look at the next steps. let me just concentrate on that because i think based also on the very important conclusions of the december european council it is now more important than ever to look at the next steps. 36207 fine-tune [['ORG', 110, 16], ['DATE', 101, 8]] [['ORG', 109, 16], ['DATE', 100, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_36 It is more than anything a matter of prioritising and some areas innovation, education, new forms of energy are good candidates for such priority treatment. it is more than anything a matter of prioritising and some areas innovation education new forms of energy are good candidates for such priority treatment. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_46 The third key message in the Annual Growth Survey is to frontload and speed up measures that are growth enhancing. the third key message in the annual growth survey is to frontload and speed up measures that are growth enhancing. 36207 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_12 This is our new economic governance at work governance that should be the comprehensive response to the crisis. this is our new economic governance at work governance that should be the comprehensive response to the crisis. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_30 The Annual Growth Survey launches this process and its key messages are clear bring back stability, do not delay structural reforms any longer, and speed up growth enhancing measures. the annual growth survey launches this process and its key messages are clear bring back stability do not delay structural reforms any longer and speed up growth enhancing measures. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_40 We need to help people get back to work or find new jobs by making work more attractive. we need to help people get back to work or find new jobs by making work more attractive. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_62 set? If it is not us at European level, who will encourage them to take those decisions, who will do it? Only by sorting out our debt and stabilising finances can we move from crisis management to fostering growth not any kind of growth of course, but sustainable, inclusive set? if it is not us at european level who will encourage them to take those decisions who will do it? only by sorting out our debt and stabilising finances can we move from crisis management to fostering growth not any kind of growth of course but sustainable inclusive 36207 fine-tune [['NORP', 24, 8]] [['NORP', 24, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_34 But we have to approach this in a sober and well thought out way. but we have to approach this in a sober and well thought out way. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_44 Anyone who truly cares about a social Europe knows this cannot continue. anyone who truly cares about a social europe knows this cannot continue. 36207 fine-tune [['LOC', 38, 6]] [['LOC', 38, 6]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_66 citizens. Thank you for your attention. citizens. thank you for your attention. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_32 Unless we balance the books, we will not restore confidence in Europe's economies. unless we balance the books we will not restore confidence in europe's economies. 36207 fine-tune [['GPE', 63, 6]] [['GPE', 62, 6]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_42 Let me be quite clear structural reform does not mean reducing our level of social protection, but it does mean bringing in those who are currently excluded from the labour market, especially our young people. let me be quite clear structural reform does not mean reducing our level of social protection but it does mean bringing in those who are currently excluded from the labour market especially our young people. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_60 We cannot return to the old ways of doing we cannot return to the old ways of doing 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_59 error. The world has changed. error. the world has changed. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_18 it. It is a matter of simple common sense and we are delivering it and will continue to deliver it. it is a matter of simple common sense and we are delivering it and will continue to deliver 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_51 Ladies and gentlemen, our economies are starting to move in the right direction. ladies and gentlemen our economies are starting to move in the right direction. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_27 When we see the level of interdependence in the euro area and the European Union as a whole, a country should be able to take decisions knowing what its neighbours intend to when we see the level of interdependence in the euro area and the european union as a whole a country should be able to take decisions knowing what its neighbours intend to 36207 fine-tune [['GPE', 66, 14], ['LOC', 48, 9]] [['GPE', 66, 14], ['LOC', 48, 9]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_50 Europe's next budget must be a growth enhancing budget. europe's next budget must be a growth enhancing budget. 36207 fine-tune [['LOC', 0, 6]] [['LOC', 0, 6]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_26 That is right and proper, but this new form of economic governance simply reflects a rational response to a new reality. that is right and proper but this new form of economic governance simply reflects a rational response to a new reality. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_56 We should also see a steady improvement in employment prospects and we are starting to see public deficits decline, thanks primarily to the consolidation measures already taken, supported in some cases by a resumption of growth. we should also see a steady improvement in employment prospects and we are starting to see public deficits decline thanks primarily to the consolidation measures already taken supported in some cases by a resumption of growth. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_35 Fiscal consolidation does not mean reducing debt by taking a slash and burn approach to spending. fiscal consolidation does not mean reducing debt by taking a slash and burn approach to spending. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_45 In the face of increased international competition, we can only sustain our social market economy if we adapt. in the face of increased international competition we can only sustain our social market economy if we adapt. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_11 It is bringing in genuine European economic governance. it is bringing in genuine european economic governance. 36207 fine-tune [['NORP', 26, 8]] [['NORP', 26, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_33 If we do not restore confidence, we will risk economic stagnation and all the negative social consequences that flow from that, especially for employment. if we do not restore confidence we will risk economic stagnation and all the negative social consequences that flow from that especially for employment. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_43 Levels of youth unemployment in some Member States, even in good times, are a scandal. levels of youth unemployment in some member states even in good times are a scandal. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_61 things. If we do not act now, in the face of the biggest crisis since the beginning of European integration, when will Member States be ready to take real steps for economic policies that are consistent with the goals they have themselves things. if we do not act now in the face of the biggest crisis since the beginning of european integration when will member states be ready to take real steps for economic policies that are consistent with the goals they have themselves 36207 fine-tune [['NORP', 87, 8]] [['NORP', 86, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_28 do. This sharing of information empowers and strengthens national parliaments. do. this sharing of information empowers and strengthens national parliaments. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_15 I believe a new reality is emerging. The politics of economic governance and economic coordination have changed and this is not just because the so called federalists wanted i believe a new reality is emerging. the politics of economic governance and economic coordination have changed and this is not just because the so called federalists wanted 36207 fine-tune [['NORP', 155, 11]] [['NORP', 155, 11]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_37 The second key message from the Annual Growth Survey is to push forward with structural reforms so that we can create new job opportunities. The choice is a simple one do we want jobless growth or growth with jobs? the second key message from the annual growth survey is to push forward with structural reforms so that we can create new job opportunities. the choice is a simple one do we want jobless growth or growth with jobs? 36207 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_47 Our Europe 2020 programme is central to this. We must focus on measures that have clear economic benefits in the short to medium term and which lend themselves to relatively fast adoption. our europe two thousand and twenty programme is central to this. we must focus on measures that have clear economic benefits in the short to medium term and which lend themselves to relatively fast adoption. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_65 jobs. The Annual Growth Survey points the way. So let us now commit seriously to proper economic policy coordination and real common European economic governance for all our jobs. the annual growth survey points the way. so let us now commit seriously to proper economic policy coordination and real common european economic governance for all our 36207 fine-tune [['NORP', 133, 8]] [['NORP', 133, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_13 The Commission has signalled this very clearly in the Annual Growth Survey. the commission has signalled this very clearly in the annual growth survey. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_31 First, we need to re establish stability by consolidating public finances. first we need to re establish stability by consolidating public finances. 36207 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_41 We need to reform pension systems and make sure that the unemployed are not left worse off when they find work. we need to reform pension systems and make sure that the unemployed are not left worse off when they find work. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_63 growth. That means structural reforms, many of which we have been advocating for several years reforms that challenge all structures but do so to reduce prices and increase opportunities for new jobs and innovative ways of doing growth. that means structural reforms many of which we have been advocating for several years reforms that challenge all structures but do so to reduce prices and increase opportunities for new jobs and innovative ways of doing 36207 fine-tune [['DATE', 77, 17]] [['DATE', 76, 17]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_22 This ex ante approach is at the heart of what makes this a historic step for the European Union. this ex ante approach is at the heart of what makes this a historic step for the european union. 36207 fine-tune [['GPE', 81, 14]] [['GPE', 81, 14]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_52 The recovery has taken hold and is currently progressing in the real economy. the recovery has taken hold and is currently progressing in the real economy. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_39 do. We need to urge Member States to focus this year on labour market reform so that we can remove obstacles to higher employment levels. do. we need to urge member states to focus this year on labour market reform so that we can remove obstacles to higher employment levels. 36207 fine-tune [['DATE', 43, 9]] [['DATE', 43, 9]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_49 All of this needs to be reflected in the next multiannual financial framework proposal. all of this needs to be reflected in the next multiannual financial framework proposal. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_24 From now on, we will be helping to shape policies upfront rather than assessing and trying to correct them afterwards. from now on we will be helping to shape policies upfront rather than assessing and trying to correct them afterwards. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:15:04_7 In particular, the Heads called for determined action in ensuring the availability of adequate financial support through the European Financial Stability Facility pending the entry into force of the permanent mechanism. in particular the heads called for determined action in ensuring the availability of adequate financial support through the european financial stability facility pending the entry into force of the permanent mechanism. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:38:16_1 We were told that in a single currency, Member States would no longer be able to devalue their way out of trouble, and would instead have to reform their economies to make them more competitive. we were told that in a single currency member states would no longer be able to devalue their way out of trouble and would instead have to reform their economies to make them more competitive. 4542 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:38:16_7 The long term solution does not lie in bigger government. the long term solution does not lie in bigger government. 4542 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:38:16_3 Some Member States were able to find other solutions to prop up their economies artificially through asset price inflation, in part, caused by an unsuitably low interest rate and a refusal to take corrective action by other means some member states were able to find other solutions to prop up their economies artificially through asset price inflation in part caused by an unsuitably low interest rate and a refusal to take corrective action by other means; 4542 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:38:16_5 Whilst, of course, we must find solutions to deal with the immediate consequences of these policies, and fiscal retrenchment is essential, we must equally importantly commit ourselves to economic reform to extend labour market flexibility to create jobs, to open markets and remove barriers to trade, and to stimulate private investment so that we can fill the void left by reduced public sector spending. whilst of course we must find solutions to deal with the immediate consequences of these policies and fiscal retrenchment is essential we must equally importantly commit ourselves to economic reform to extend labour market flexibility to create jobs to open markets and remove barriers to trade and to stimulate private investment so that we can fill the void left by reduced public sector spending. 4542 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:38:16_10 Whilst we have been dealing with this immediate crisis, other countries around the world some with political values that seem very different to our own have been forging ahead. whilst we have been dealing with this immediate crisis other countries around the world some with political values that seem very different to our own have been forging ahead. 4542 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:38:16_11 If we do not come out of this crisis on a progressive path to reform, we will be condemned to inexorable relative decline with the most profound consequences for the promotion of our values and, indeed, for the future of the planet. if we do not come out of this crisis on a progressive path to reform we will be condemned to inexorable relative decline with the most profound consequences for the promotion of our values and indeed for the future of the planet. 4542 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:38:16_2 Whilst a superficially attractive proposition, many of us were right not to be taken in as this has proved a false prospectus. whilst a superficially attractive proposition many of us were right not to be taken in as this has proved a false prospectus. 4542 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:38:16_4 or by injecting borrowed public funds on an unsustainable scale and, in some cases, to cover up the size of the resulting fiscal deficit. or by injecting borrowed public funds on an unsustainable scale and in some cases to cover up the size of the resulting fiscal deficit. 4542 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:38:16_0 Mr President, the European Council took important decisions about the future management of crises, but I agree with President Barroso that the underlying problems remain the need to return to fiscal discipline and the reluctance by some Member States to pursue seriously economic reform. mr president the european council took important decisions about the future management of crises but i agree with president barroso that the underlying problems remain the need to return to fiscal discipline and the reluctance by some member states to pursue seriously economic reform. 4542 fine-tune [['PERSON', 126, 7], ['ORG', 18, 16]] [['PERSON', 124, 7], ['ORG', 17, 16]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:38:16_6 The financial and economic crisis made large scale government intervention in the economy unavoidable but we must not confuse the palliative with the cure. the financial and economic crisis made large scale government intervention in the economy unavoidable but we must not confuse the palliative with the cure. 4542 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:38:16_8 It lies in economic growth being generated by successful businesses and entrepreneurs, operating in competitive markets, which are able to deliver value to the consumer and create jobs for our citizens. That is why the Europe 2020 strategy, the Single Market Act, and the Innovation Union, for example, are so essential and must be given the attention they merit. it lies in economic growth being generated by successful businesses and entrepreneurs operating in competitive markets which are able to deliver value to the consumer and create jobs for our citizens. that is why the europe two thousand and twenty strategy the single market act and the innovation union for example are so essential and must be given the attention they merit. 4542 fine-tune [['LAW', 272, 16], ['LAW', 245, 17], ['LAW', 219, 20]] [['LAW', 287, 16], ['LAW', 261, 17], ['LAW', 217, 39]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:52:52_7 They are under the control of Brussels and they are under the control of the international financial institutions. they are under the control of brussels and they are under the control of the international financial institutions. 4536 fine-tune [['GPE', 30, 8]] [['GPE', 30, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:52:52_6 The decisions made by national electorates in these countries with regard to the spending priorities they adopt and the economic policies they pursue now have very little effect. the decisions made by national electorates in these countries with regard to the spending priorities they adopt and the economic policies they pursue now have very little effect. 4536 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:52:52_8 Once we get through this crisis, we really need to look at restoring democracy in these countries and restoring the will of their national electorates to be in control of their own national economic policies. once we get through this crisis we really need to look at restoring democracy in these countries and restoring the will of their national electorates to be in control of their own national economic policies. 4536 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:52:52_4 The situation is still very dire in a number of Member States Portugal will almost certainly face difficulties, possibly Spain and possibly Belgium. But what is particularly of concern to me is the effect on natural democracy in these countries. the situation is still very dire in a number of member states portugal will almost certainly face difficulties possibly spain and possibly belgium. but what is particularly of concern to me is the effect on natural democracy in these countries. 4536 fine-tune [['GPE', 140, 7], ['GPE', 121, 5], ['GPE', 62, 8]] [['GPE', 139, 7], ['GPE', 120, 5], ['GPE', 62, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:52:52_2 These are not natural disasters and they were not beyond the control of the Member States concerned. these are not natural disasters and they were not beyond the control of the member states concerned. 4536 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:02:10_1 of Estonia's membership of the eurozone, but Estonia has been preparing for this since its accession. of estonia's membership of the eurozone but estonia has been preparing for this since its accession. 28424 fine-tune [['GPE', 45, 7], ['LOC', 31, 8], ['GPE', 3, 7]] [['GPE', 44, 7], ['LOC', 31, 8], ['GPE', 3, 7]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:02:10_9 European citizens expect us to ease business making in the digital sphere where operations like electronic payments and e identification should be coherent and understandable. european citizens expect us to ease business making in the digital sphere where operations like electronic payments and e identification should be coherent and understandable. 28424 fine-tune [['NORP', 0, 8]] [['NORP', 0, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:02:10_4 At a time of economic crisis, moral values and ethics have become more important. at a time of economic crisis moral values and ethics have become more important. 28424 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:02:10_8 This could be a real chance to boost European competitiveness in the world. this could be a real chance to boost european competitiveness in the world. 28424 fine-tune [['NORP', 37, 8]] [['NORP', 37, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_54 well. I think it is critically important that we have a strong response regarding stability of the euro well. i think it is critically important that we have a strong response regarding stability of the euro 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_39 Since we believe it is important to have a permanent stability mechanism, the Commission played a constructive role supporting this limited revision of the Treaty. since we believe it is important to have a permanent stability mechanism the commission played a constructive role supporting this limited revision of the treaty. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_49 do it? We should ask all Member States that are in a more vulnerable position to do whatever they have to do to restore confidence in their economies through appropriate macro economic stability, fiscal consolidation, structural reforms do it? we should ask all member states that are in a more vulnerable position to do whatever they have to do to restore confidence in their economies through appropriate macro economic stability fiscal consolidation structural reforms; 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_22 I believe the best way to support the courageous efforts that all of us are trying to make in Europe at different paces is to have the language of truth. i believe the best way to support the courageous efforts that all of us are trying to make in europe at different paces is to have the language of truth. 36207 fine-tune [['LOC', 94, 6]] [['LOC', 94, 6]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_13 with the euro area now with 17 Member States and I very much welcome Estonia as a new member and with a process of decision making that is not always the simplest one, in part, because we are based on the principle of democracy. with the euro area now with seventeen member states and i very much welcome estonia as a new member and with a process of decision making that is not always the simplest one in part because we are based on the principle of democracy. 36207 fine-tune [['GPE', 69, 7], ['CARDINAL', 28, 2], ['LOC', 9, 9]] [['GPE', 76, 7], ['CARDINAL', 28, 9], ['LOC', 9, 9]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_31 Europe is trying to support Ireland because it is important to know where the responsibility lies. europe is trying to support ireland because it is important to know where the responsibility lies. 36207 fine-tune [['GPE', 28, 7], ['LOC', 0, 6]] [['GPE', 28, 7], ['LOC', 0, 6]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_41 since we want to reinforce stability, I think it is important that we agree on this limited revision of the Treaty. since we want to reinforce stability i think it is important that we agree on this limited revision of the treaty. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_6 when Europe was financing your farmers after the war to feed your own people? when europe was financing your farmers after the war to feed your own people? 36207 fine-tune [['LOC', 5, 6]] [['LOC', 5, 6]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_15 we have twenty seven democracies. 36207 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 8, 12]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_37 Revision of the Treaty you know what was the position of the Commission. revision of the treaty you know what was the position of the commission. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_47 In Europe, all the states have exactly the same dignity and those ideas of discriminating between Member States are, in fact, very dangerous ideas for the European project. in europe all the states have exactly the same dignity and those ideas of discriminating between member states are in fact very dangerous ideas for the european project. 36207 fine-tune [['NORP', 155, 8], ['LOC', 3, 6]] [['NORP', 152, 8], ['LOC', 3, 6]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_28 To the distinguished Member of this Parliament who comes from Ireland and asked a question suggesting that the problems of Ireland were created by Europe, let me say the problems of Ireland were created by irresponsible financial behaviour by some Irish institutions and by the lack of supervision in the Irish market. to the distinguished member of this parliament who comes from ireland and asked a question suggesting that the problems of ireland were created by europe let me say the problems of ireland were created by irresponsible financial behaviour by some irish institutions and by the lack of supervision in the irish market. 36207 fine-tune [['NORP', 305, 5], ['NORP', 248, 5], ['GPE', 182, 7], ['LOC', 147, 6], ['GPE', 123, 7], ['GPE', 62, 7]] [['NORP', 304, 5], ['NORP', 247, 5], ['GPE', 181, 7], ['LOC', 147, 6], ['GPE', 123, 7], ['GPE', 62, 7]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_33 Another point which was made by some of you was what is the level of ambition? another point which was made by some of you was what is the level of ambition? 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_4 They were a minority, but those comments were made, trying to deepen divisions between Europeans, so called rich and so called poor Europeans. they were a minority but those comments were made trying to deepen divisions between europeans so called rich and so called poor europeans. 36207 fine-tune [['NORP', 132, 9], ['NORP', 87, 9]] [['NORP', 129, 9], ['NORP', 85, 9]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_17 That is why I want to appeal to all those who share the European ideal to not let us be distracted by what can be some differences of policy orientation. Mr Hughes, I very much respect your concern with social Europe, but let us be completely open about this. that is why i want to appeal to all those who share the european ideal to not let us be distracted by what can be some differences of policy orientation. mr hughes i very much respect your concern with social europe but let us be completely open about this. 36207 fine-tune [['LOC', 210, 6], ['PERSON', 157, 6], ['NORP', 56, 8]] [['LOC', 209, 6], ['PERSON', 157, 6], ['NORP', 56, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_35 We are for the most ambitious position in terms of integrated response. That is why the Commission will be ready to support some of the measures that some of you have proposed. we are for the most ambitious position in terms of integrated response. that is why the commission will be ready to support some of the measures that some of you have proposed. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_45 Finally, I think everybody has to make a contribution. finally i think everybody has to make a contribution. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_20 This is the reality. this is the reality. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_50 this is critically important at this this is critically important at this 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_51 moment. We are not helping them if we are suggesting that they can escape that moment. we are not helping them if we are suggesting that they can escape that 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_18 What is the best way to support governments like the Greek Government, the Spanish Government, the Portuguese Government, that are led by very distinguished members of our political family. Is it to support the reforms they are taking courageously, or to say simply that those reforms are against European values? We what is the best way to support governments like the greek government the spanish government the portuguese government that are led by very distinguished members of our political family. is it to support the reforms they are taking courageously or to say simply that those reforms are against european values? we 36207 fine-tune [['NORP', 297, 8], ['NORP', 99, 10], ['NORP', 75, 7], ['NORP', 53, 5]] [['NORP', 293, 8], ['NORP', 97, 10], ['NORP', 74, 7], ['NORP', 53, 5]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_32 This is why it is important to those of us and this is clearly the majority that believe in European ideals that we are able to have as much as possible a common response. this is why it is important to those of us and this is clearly the majority that believe in european ideals that we are able to have as much as possible a common response. 36207 fine-tune [['NORP', 92, 8]] [['NORP', 92, 8]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_42 Some of us would like to go further. I personally would like to go further in terms of the structuring and the deepening of the Community approach. some of us would like to go further. i personally would like to go further in terms of the structuring and the deepening of the community approach. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_60 So we need stronger governance in the euro area we need stronger economic policy coordination in the European Union as a whole and basically, we should, all of us, commit to the principles of solidarity and responsibility. It is not just a question of responsibility so we need stronger governance in the euro area; we need stronger economic policy coordination in the european union as a whole and basically we should all of us commit to the principles of solidarity and responsibility. it is not just a question of responsibility; 36207 fine-tune [['GPE', 101, 14]] [['GPE', 102, 14]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_34 Once again, let me make clear the position of the Commission. once again let me make clear the position of the commission. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_44 That is why I want to state again that some of the proposals which were put forward are indeed themselves interesting ones, but they are not able at this moment to generate the necessary consensus, and the Commission has to be very attentive to the contribution it gives to forging this consensus. that is why i want to state again that some of the proposals which were put forward are indeed themselves interesting ones but they are not able at this moment to generate the necessary consensus and the commission has to be very attentive to the contribution it gives to forging this consensus. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_1 One thing I want to say to you and it is clearly a huge majority that shares European ideals and need to have a European response is that we should not be divided by some differences that are not the most important ones. one thing i want to say to you and it is clearly a huge majority that shares european ideals and need to have a european response is that we should not be divided by some differences that are not the most important ones. 36207 fine-tune [['NORP', 112, 8], ['NORP', 77, 8], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['NORP', 112, 8], ['NORP', 77, 8], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_40 So I think it would be a complete mistake now to be divided on this matter so i think it would be a complete mistake now to be divided on this matter; 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_7 Where were you when Europe was financing your infrastructures for the development and competitiveness of your countries? where were you when europe was financing your infrastructures for the development and competitiveness of your countries? 36207 fine-tune [['LOC', 20, 6]] [['LOC', 20, 6]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_9 Where were you when Europe was the basis for the prosperity and growth of your countries after the war? where were you when europe was the basis for the prosperity and growth of your countries after the war? 36207 fine-tune [['LOC', 20, 6]] [['LOC', 20, 6]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_48 So how should we so how should we 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_23 In the current world of competition, with the pressure of some stronger emerging economies now, either we adapt or we will be putting at risk our social market economy. in the current world of competition with the pressure of some stronger emerging economies now either we adapt or we will be putting at risk our social market economy. 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-10:12:05_53 them. At the same time, those countries that are now in a better position should show solidarity with those countries as them. at the same time those countries that are now in a better position should show solidarity with those countries as 36207 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:40:42_1 It is a mechanism to make working class people throughout Europe pay for the crisis of a broken financial system and a crisis ridden European capitalism. it is a mechanism to make working class people throughout europe pay for the crisis of a broken financial system and a crisis ridden european capitalism. 96669 fine-tune [['NORP', 133, 8], ['LOC', 58, 6]] [['NORP', 133, 8], ['LOC', 58, 6]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:40:42_2 Mr Barroso and Mr Van Rompuy, tell me this morning because you have not done so yet about the morality of transferring tens of billions of euro of private bad debts by speculators and bankers gambled wildly on the Irish property market and placing those debts on the shoulders of the Irish people who carry no responsibility whatsoever for them. mr barroso and mr van rompuy tell me this morning because you have not done so yet about the morality of transferring tens of billions of euro of private bad debts by speculators and bankers gambled wildly on the irish property market and placing those debts on the shoulders of the irish people who carry no responsibility whatsoever for them. 96669 fine-tune [['NORP', 284, 5], ['NORP', 214, 5], ['MONEY', 119, 24], ['TIME', 38, 12], ['PERSON', 18, 10], ['PERSON', 3, 7]] [['NORP', 283, 5], ['NORP', 213, 5], ['MONEY', 118, 24], ['TIME', 37, 12], ['PERSON', 18, 10], ['PERSON', 3, 7]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:40:42_4 You are destroying our services and the living standards of our people. you are destroying our services and the living standards of our people. 96669 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:40:42_5 You claim to be democrats, but you enslave the working people of Europe to the markets, the financial markets, which lead you around by the nose. you claim to be democrats but you enslave the working people of europe to the markets the financial markets which lead you around by the nose. 96669 fine-tune [['LOC', 65, 6], ['NORP', 16, 9]] [['LOC', 64, 6], ['NORP', 16, 9]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:40:42_6 Your Financial Stability Mechanism is a vicious weapon dictated by the markets, masquerading as something benign. your financial stability mechanism is a vicious weapon dictated by the markets masquerading as something benign. 96669 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:47:42_1 If you go back through history, you find that when people are put together in false currency unions, when governments think they know better than the markets, governments always lose. if you go back through history you find that when people are put together in false currency unions when governments think they know better than the markets governments always lose. 4525 fine-tune None None 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:47:42_3 Greece, Portugal and Ireland do not fit inside the euro. greece portugal and ireland do not fit inside the euro. 4525 fine-tune [['GPE', 21, 7], ['GPE', 8, 8], ['GPE', 0, 6]] [['GPE', 20, 7], ['GPE', 7, 8], ['GPE', 0, 6]] 20110119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110119-09:47:42_4 What we should be doing, what Mr Van Rompuy should be doing in order to give real leadership, is to be introducing a plan B and to allow these countries to go back to their own currency, to have competitive devaluations and to have a chance, because what we are doing with this policy is killing them off. what we should be doing what mr van rompuy should be doing in order to give real leadership is to be introducing a plan b and to allow these countries to go back to their own currency to have competitive devaluations and to have a chance because what we are doing with this policy is killing them off. 4525 fine-tune [['PERSON', 33, 10]] [['PERSON', 32, 10]] 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:17:58_6 That was last July, on the amendments to the Tobacco Products Directive and, in particular, on electronic cigarettes. that was last july on the amendments to the tobacco products directive and in particular on electronic cigarettes. 4554 fine-tune [['LAW', 45, 26], ['DATE', 9, 9]] [['LAW', 44, 26], ['DATE', 9, 9]] 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:35:53_9 There is something rotten at the heart of Coventry City Council. there is something rotten at the heart of coventry city council. 96960 fine-tune [['ORG', 42, 21]] [['ORG', 42, 21]] 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:26:50_2 It only came to light when the trial against a man accused of the London Hyde Park bombing collapsed because he had such a letter preventing him from prosecution. it only came to light when the trial against a man accused of the london hyde park bombing collapsed because he had such a letter preventing him from prosecution. 96951 fine-tune [['EVENT', 66, 24]] [['EVENT', 66, 24]] 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:26:50_0 Mr President, in my constituency of Northern Ireland we have an outrageous situation where the previous Labour Government of Tony Blair introduced a secret scheme offering so called comfort letters' to IRA terrorists known as on the runs. mr president in my constituency of northern ireland we have an outrageous situation where the previous labour government of tony blair introduced a secret scheme offering so called comfort letters' to ira terrorists known as on the runs. 96951 fine-tune [['ORG', 202, 3], ['PERSON', 125, 10], ['NORP', 104, 6], ['GPE', 36, 16]] [['ORG', 201, 3], ['PERSON', 124, 10], ['NORP', 103, 6], ['GPE', 35, 16]] 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:26:50_6 The truth about a process which circumvented the UK Parliament and undermined the justice system must be exposed. the truth about a process which circumvented the uk parliament and undermined the justice system must be exposed. 96951 fine-tune [['ORG', 49, 13]] [['ORG', 49, 13]] 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:26:50_7 On this European Day for Victims of Terrorism, the truth and on this european day for victims of terrorism the truth and. 96951 fine-tune [['EVENT', 8, 37]] [['EVENT', 8, 37]] 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:26:50_3 There is no evidence to demonstrate that knowledge of the process went beyond a clique of Republicans, their confidants and the government. there is no evidence to demonstrate that knowledge of the process went beyond a clique of republicans their confidants and the government. 96951 fine-tune [['NORP', 90, 11]] [['NORP', 90, 11]] 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:26:50_5 The First Minister in Northern Ireland has forced a judge led enquiry into this scheme. The coalition government has stated that this scheme is over and will ensure that letters cannot be relied upon to avoid prosecution. the first minister in northern ireland has forced a judge led enquiry into this scheme. the coalition government has stated that this scheme is over and will ensure that letters cannot be relied upon to avoid prosecution. 96951 fine-tune [['GPE', 22, 16]] [['GPE', 22, 16]] 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:11:43_1 Whilst we all follow current events, we must not forget the events of the past that are still being played out. whilst we all follow current events we must not forget the events of the past that are still being played out. 96944 fine-tune None None 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:11:43_7 and whilst we talk about humanity let us not forget the fifty two refugees murdered on one september two thousand and thirteen while protecting camp ashraf and the missing seven innocent refugees including six women who were taken hostage. 96944 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 206, 3], ['CARDINAL', 172, 5], ['LOC', 144, 11], ['DATE', 87, 39], ['CARDINAL', 56, 9]] 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:11:43_0 Mr President, the tragic developments in Ukraine and the horrors of Syria are just a few of the more recent events that need to be seen not only in political terms but in terms of human tragedy. mr president the tragic developments in ukraine and the horrors of syria are just a few of the more recent events that need to be seen not only in political terms but in terms of human tragedy. 96944 fine-tune [['GPE', 68, 5], ['GPE', 41, 7]] [['GPE', 67, 5], ['GPE', 40, 7]] 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:11:43_6 Is this the civilised world we live in? is this the civilised world we live in? 96944 fine-tune None None 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:09:12_1 As Minister with responsibility for the Gaeltacht, I was directly involved in the design of the first, pilot Leader programme in Ireland. as minister with responsibility for the gaeltacht i was directly involved in the design of the first pilot leader programme in ireland. 2125 fine-tune [['GPE', 129, 7], ['ORDINAL', 96, 5], ['LOC', 40, 9]] [['GPE', 127, 7], ['ORDINAL', 95, 5], ['LOC', 40, 9]] 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:09:12_7 I strongly urge the Minister and the Government to provide this necessary funding. i strongly urge the minister and the government to provide this necessary funding. 2125 fine-tune None None 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:09:12_8 Finally, I call on the Minister, even at this late stage, to reconsider finally i call on the minister even at this late stage to reconsider. 2125 fine-tune None None 20140310-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140310-20:09:12_6 Moreover, an interim fund is required to bridge the gap between the current and the next round of Leader funds. moreover an interim fund is required to bridge the gap between the current and the next round of leader funds. 2125 fine-tune None None 20120524-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120524-16:16:05_0 Mr President, the totalitarian policies of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which have been used to oppress its citizens for over 60 years, have led to a great number of North Koreans fleeing to the People's Republic of China. mr president the totalitarian policies of the democratic people's republic of korea which have been used to oppress its citizens for over sixty years have led to a great number of north koreans fleeing to the people's republic of china. 97230 fine-tune [['GPE', 209, 26], ['NORP', 180, 13], ['DATE', 140, 8], ['GPE', 47, 37]] [['GPE', 209, 26], ['NORP', 180, 13], ['DATE', 138, 11], ['GPE', 46, 37]] 20120524-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120524-16:16:05_3 The European Union must resolutely condemn this atrocious practice and raise it at all EU China high level talks, among the other human rights violations that have been repeatedly underlined by the European Parliament. the european union must resolutely condemn this atrocious practice and raise it at all eu china high level talks among the other human rights violations that have been repeatedly underlined by the european parliament. 97230 fine-tune [['ORG', 198, 19], ['GPE', 90, 5], ['GPE', 87, 2], ['GPE', 4, 14]] [['ORG', 197, 19], ['GPE', 90, 5], ['GPE', 87, 2], ['GPE', 4, 14]] 20120524-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120524-16:32:44_3 This is an issue on which the EU has for many years spoken out and played an active role, both at the United Nations and in our bilateral dialogue with the DPRK Government. this is an issue on which the eu has for many years spoken out and played an active role both at the united nations and in our bilateral dialogue with the dprk government. None fine-tune [['ORG', 156, 15], ['ORG', 102, 14], ['GPE', 30, 2]] [['ORG', 155, 15], ['ORG', 101, 14], ['GPE', 30, 2]] 20120524-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120524-16:32:44_5 The EU is seriously concerned about the forcible repatriation of North Korean asylum seekers and refugees. the eu is seriously concerned about the forcible repatriation of north korean asylum seekers and refugees. None fine-tune [['NORP', 65, 12], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['NORP', 65, 12], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20120524-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120524-16:32:44_9 Therefore the EU has been raising this issue with China, in particular in the framework of the EU China Human Rights Dialogue. therefore the eu has been raising this issue with china in particular in the framework of the eu china human rights dialogue. None fine-tune [['EVENT', 95, 30], ['GPE', 50, 5], ['GPE', 14, 2]] [['EVENT', 94, 30], ['GPE', 50, 5], ['GPE', 14, 2]] 20120524-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120524-16:32:44_14 The European Union, as a global political actor, will continue to follow all aspects of the situation on the Peninsula, working in close collaboration with its various strategic partners. the european union as a global political actor will continue to follow all aspects of the situation on the peninsula working in close collaboration with its various strategic partners. None fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 14]] [['GPE', 4, 14]] 20120524-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120524-16:32:44_1 Following the death of Kim Jong il in December and the purported satellite launch in April, the focus in recent months has been heavily on the political succession in the DPRK and on regional security issues. following the death of kim jong il in december and the purported satellite launch in april the focus in recent months has been heavily on the political succession in the dprk and on regional security issues. None fine-tune [['GPE', 171, 4], ['DATE', 105, 13], ['DATE', 85, 5], ['DATE', 38, 8], ['PERSON', 23, 11]] [['GPE', 170, 4], ['DATE', 104, 13], ['DATE', 85, 5], ['DATE', 38, 8], ['PERSON', 23, 11]] 20120524-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120524-16:32:44_13 this is less than a week from now. this is less than a week from now. None fine-tune [['DATE', 8, 25]] [['DATE', 8, 25]] 20120524-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120524-16:32:44_8 Under these texts, adhering countries have specifically obliged themselves to refrain from returning people to their country of origin in cases where they might face the death penalty or torture, an obligation that already exists in general under customary international law. under these texts adhering countries have specifically obliged themselves to refrain from returning people to their country of origin in cases where they might face the death penalty or torture an obligation that already exists in general under customary international law. None fine-tune None None 20120524-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120524-16:32:44_11 We will continue to use every occasion to persuade the Chinese authorities to change this assessment. we will continue to use every occasion to persuade the chinese authorities to change this assessment. None fine-tune [['NORP', 55, 7]] [['NORP', 55, 7]] 20120524-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120524-16:32:44_2 However, we should not lose sight of the appalling human rights situation within the country. however we should not lose sight of the appalling human rights situation within the country. None fine-tune None None 20120524-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120524-16:17:20_1 Their predicament is double because first of all their vulnerability is immense. their predicament is double because first of all their vulnerability is immense. 96876 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 36, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 36, 5]] 20120524-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120524-16:17:20_2 They normally come from indescribable material conditions and, when they make it to another country and indeed China is the only option available in most cases they have probably been in unspeakable distress for a long time. And, should they return or be returned, which is one of the problems that we address in the current resolution, they normally come from indescribable material conditions and when they make it to another country and indeed china is the only option available in most cases they have probably been in unspeakable distress for a long time. and should they return or be returned which is one of the problems that we address in the current resolution 96876 fine-tune [['GPE', 111, 5]] [['GPE', 110, 5]] 20120524-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120524-16:17:20_4 The resolution is specifically about refugees. We are talking about thousands and thousands of people who have had no other choice but to flee their country because they do not even have anything to eat or to drink where they come from and they are often treated by China, which is the country that hosts most of them, in a way that is not exactly as we would want it to be. the resolution is specifically about refugees. we are talking about thousands and thousands of people who have had no other choice but to flee their country because they do not even have anything to eat or to drink where they come from and they are often treated by china which is the country that hosts most of them in a way that is not exactly as we would want it to be. 96876 fine-tune [['GPE', 266, 5], ['CARDINAL', 82, 9], ['CARDINAL', 68, 9]] [['GPE', 266, 5], ['CARDINAL', 82, 9], ['CARDINAL', 68, 9]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:35:14_16 For example, in education the Minister spoke about education at the meeting of the Education Ministers. for example in education the minister spoke about education at the meeting of the education ministers. 2295 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:35:14_21 action we need action in the sense of growth policy by investment, with action for employment, including action from the European action; we need action in the sense of growth policy by investment with action for employment including action from the european 2295 fine-tune [['NORP', 121, 8]] [['NORP', 120, 8]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:22:36_13 Because that is where the policy originates, ably assisted by some Member States. because that is where the policy originates ably assisted by some member states. 28116 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:22:36_3 The Commissioner for Human Rights from the Council of Europe, in his Report on Safeguarding human rights in times of economic crisis, said that most austerity measures have exacerbated the already severe human consequences of the economic crisis and that vulnerable and marginalised groups have been disproportionately hit. the commissioner for human rights from the council of europe in his report on safeguarding human rights in times of economic crisis said that most austerity measures have exacerbated the already severe human consequences of the economic crisis and that vulnerable and marginalised groups have been disproportionately hit. 28116 fine-tune [['ORG', 43, 17]] [['ORG', 43, 17]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:22:36_5 Yes, deficits have been reduced, but debts mount. yes deficits have been reduced but debts mount. 28116 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:22:36_9 280. So without significant growth those debt figures that I spoke of become overwhelming, and how can we have growth if we do not have targeted investments? and eighty so without significant growth those debt figures that i spoke of become overwhelming and how can we have growth if we do not have targeted investments? 28116 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 4, 6]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:22:36_1 they are not some afterthought to be taken into consideration when the economic issues are dealt with. they are not some afterthought to be taken into consideration when the economic issues are dealt with. 28116 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:22:36_7 If you take the general government gross debt and consolidated private debt, that total debt as a percentage of GDP is a staggering 420. if you take the general government gross debt and consolidated private debt that total debt as a percentage of gdp is a staggering four hundred. 28116 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 132, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 131, 12]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:22:36_6 Last night in this Parliament I spoke of Eurostat figures from 2012 and my own country, Ireland. last night in this parliament i spoke of eurostat figures from two thousand and twelve and my own country ireland. 28116 fine-tune [['GPE', 88, 7], ['DATE', 63, 4], ['ORG', 41, 8], ['ORG', 19, 10]] [['GPE', 106, 7], ['DATE', 63, 23], ['ORG', 41, 8], ['ORG', 19, 10]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:22:36_2 That is why, in my opinion, social indicators are just as valid as economic ones and in my view they should be binding. In our employment report we added additional indicators such as child poverty levels, access to health care, homelessness and a decent work index. that is why in my opinion social indicators are just as valid as economic ones and in my view they should be binding. in our employment report we added additional indicators such as child poverty levels access to health care homelessness and a decent work index. 28116 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:22:36_4 These are not just words, they describe the lives of real people and I would say to MrBarroso, who I think is no longer with us, that yes, some small progress has been made but for many countries it is not a sustainable model. these are not just words they describe the lives of real people and i would say to mrbarroso who i think is no longer with us that yes some small progress has been made but for many countries it is not a sustainable model. 28116 fine-tune [['PERSON', 84, 9]] [['PERSON', 83, 9]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:22:36_14 In my own country an assessment of the last five budgets showed that the hardest hit by those budgetary policies are the very rich and the very poor. in my own country an assessment of the last five budgets showed that the hardest hit by those budgetary policies are the very rich and the very poor. 28116 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 44, 4]] [['CARDINAL', 44, 4]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:22:36_10 Are we saying to those countries tough, get used to it, the crisis will continue, the grinding, scraping along the bottom that we call progress will continue? are we saying to those countries tough get used to it the crisis will continue the grinding scraping along the bottom that we call progress will continue? 28116 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_18 I only hope that Commissioner Andor, sitting behind him, is actually listening, because of course his Unemployment Department is doing more to make employing people and actually creating more jobs in Europe as difficult as possible. i only hope that commissioner andor sitting behind him is actually listening because of course his unemployment department is doing more to make employing people and actually creating more jobs in europe as difficult as possible. 4536 fine-tune [['LOC', 200, 6], ['ORG', 102, 23], ['PERSON', 30, 5]] [['LOC', 197, 6], ['ORG', 99, 23], ['PERSON', 30, 5]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_16 The debate is already beginning to shift away from protectionism, away from higher spending and an endless stream of red tape and towards open markets, better spending and cutting back on regulation. the debate is already beginning to shift away from protectionism away from higher spending and an endless stream of red tape and towards open markets better spending and cutting back on regulation. 4536 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_10 1.3 million more jobs and unemployment is falling sharply. one three million more jobs and unemployment is falling sharply. 4536 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 0, 11]] [['CARDINAL', 0, 17]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_14 Unemployment is at a 16 year high, taxes have sent wealth abroad and social welfare spending is now the highest in the OECD. unemployment is at a sixteen year high taxes have sent wealth abroad and social welfare spending is now the highest in the oecd. 4536 fine-tune [['ORG', 119, 4], ['DATE', 21, 7]] [['ORG', 123, 4], ['DATE', 21, 12]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_12 The economy is not secure but it is going in the right direction. the economy is not secure but it is going in the right direction. 4536 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_23 That is why the parties, certainly in my group, will offer an agenda for the EU that mirrors the reforms being taken in many of our Member States to deliver investment and infrastructure instead of wasteful spending, to deliver deregulation and decentralisation instead of interference, and to open up trade and the single market instead of creating more barriers to business. that is why the parties certainly in my group will offer an agenda for the eu that mirrors the reforms being taken in many of our member states to deliver investment and infrastructure instead of wasteful spending to deliver deregulation and decentralisation instead of interference and to open up trade and the single market instead of creating more barriers to business. 4536 fine-tune [['GPE', 77, 2]] [['GPE', 75, 2]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_6 Surely the experience of recent years shows us that when countries do tighten their belts, spend to invest and restructure their economies, we begin to see the benefits. surely the experience of recent years shows us that when countries do tighten their belts spend to invest and restructure their economies we begin to see the benefits. 4536 fine-tune [['DATE', 25, 12]] [['DATE', 25, 12]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_8 My Conservative led Government in Britain has stuck with its long term plan to pay down the deficit, to incite the productive parts of the economy and to reform our welfare system. my conservative led government in britain has stuck with its long term plan to pay down the deficit to incite the productive parts of the economy and to reform our welfare system. 4536 fine-tune [['GPE', 34, 7], ['NORP', 3, 12]] [['GPE', 34, 7], ['NORP', 3, 12]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_4 Yet many on the left as MrSwoboda exemplified this morning are still arguing for more state spending and more centralisation of power. yet many on the left as mrswoboda exemplified this morning are still arguing for more state spending and more centralisation of power. 4536 fine-tune [['TIME', 46, 12], ['PERSON', 24, 9]] [['TIME', 46, 12], ['PERSON', 24, 9]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_5 You are still perpetuating the falsehood that states can somehow create jobs or that politicians can somehow legislate to create more employment. you are still perpetuating the falsehood that states can somehow create jobs or that politicians can somehow legislate to create more employment. 4536 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_3 Much as I enjoyed the Minister's speech this morning, I have to say that there is something deeply ironic about a Minister from Greece coming here to argue with us and tell us how to reduce youth unemployment. much as i enjoyed the minister's speech this morning i have to say that there is something deeply ironic about a minister from greece coming here to argue with us and tell us how to reduce youth unemployment. 4536 fine-tune [['GPE', 128, 6], ['TIME', 40, 12]] [['GPE', 127, 6], ['TIME', 40, 12]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_9 As a result, the economy is now growing faster than any other major European economy, there are as a result the economy is now growing faster than any other major european economy there are. 4536 fine-tune [['NORP', 68, 8]] [['NORP', 67, 8]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_7 We are certainly seeing that in my own country. we are certainly seeing that in my own country. 4536 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_22 or as it so often does to actually hinder it. or as it so often does to actually hinder it. 4536 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_24 We are proud to have begun that debate about taking the EU in a new direction, away from its socialist and centralising past. we are proud to have begun that debate about taking the eu in a new direction away from its socialist and centralising past. 4536 fine-tune [['GPE', 56, 2]] [['GPE', 56, 2]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_15 President Hollande promised us all an end to austerity, but he has actually been mugged by reality because the only way to end austerity is to implement the tough reforms that encourage investment and grow the economy. At EU level, those lessons are starting to apply as well. president hollande promised us all an end to austerity but he has actually been mugged by reality because the only way to end austerity is to implement the tough reforms that encourage investment and grow the economy. at eu level those lessons are starting to apply as well. 4536 fine-tune [['GPE', 222, 2], ['PERSON', 10, 8]] [['GPE', 221, 2], ['PERSON', 10, 8]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_13 if we compare that to socialist france public spending there is now equivalent to fifty six of national income the second highest in the euro area. 4536 fine-tune [] [['LOC', 137, 9], ['ORDINAL', 115, 6], ['CARDINAL', 82, 9], ['GPE', 32, 6], ['NORP', 22, 9]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_19 For those of us who want to see state spending controlled, the worst possible thing you could do is to give the EU new powers to raise its own revenue through new own resources. for those of us who want to see state spending controlled the worst possible thing you could do is to give the eu new powers to raise its own revenue through new own resources. 4536 fine-tune [['GPE', 112, 2]] [['GPE', 111, 2]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:48:31_20 I understand that this afternoon MrSchulz and MrBarroso will join with Prime Minister Samaras and MrMonti to launch the new High Level Group on own resources. i understand that this afternoon mrschulz and mrbarroso will join with prime minister samaras and mrmonti to launch the new high level group on own resources. 4536 fine-tune [['ORG', 124, 16], ['PERSON', 98, 7], ['PERSON', 86, 7], ['PERSON', 46, 9], ['PERSON', 33, 8], ['DATE', 18, 14]] [['ORG', 124, 16], ['PERSON', 98, 7], ['PERSON', 86, 7], ['PERSON', 46, 9], ['PERSON', 33, 8], ['DATE', 18, 14]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:34:48_13 The European Semester has been instrumental in driving the necessary structural reforms in the Member States and raising these reform goals to the political agenda. the european semester has been instrumental in driving the necessary structural reforms in the member states and raising these reform goals to the political agenda. None fine-tune [['NORP', 4, 8]] [['NORP', 4, 8]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:34:48_20 Therefore, we cannot be complacent. therefore we cannot be complacent. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:34:48_4 I very much appreciate and commend the efforts of Greece to restore economic growth and job creation under very difficult circumstances and following decades of economic and policy mismanagement. I have to say that I find i very much appreciate and commend the efforts of greece to restore economic growth and job creation under very difficult circumstances and following decades of economic and policy mismanagement. i have to say that i find None fine-tune [['GPE', 50, 6]] [['GPE', 50, 6]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:34:48_29 and by investing in sustainable green growth and turning innovations in that field into competitive products and services that is, into new businesses and new jobs for Europeans and by investing in sustainable green growth and turning innovations in that field into competitive products and services that is into new businesses and new jobs for europeans; None fine-tune [['NORP', 168, 9]] [['NORP', 167, 9]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:55:37_4 My report and the report by MrGutiérrez Prieto start this process and provide a clear path forward a combination of more democratic accountability, a combination of solidarity with conditionality and clear responsibilities, and also more room for private investment, to boost investment and to improve entrepreneurship and create jobs and growth. These reforms are not, of course, always pleasant but it is also our job as politicians to have the courage to defend the road taken and the benefits it will bring in the long my report and the report by mrgutirrez prieto start this process and provide a clear path forward a combination of more democratic accountability a combination of solidarity with conditionality and clear responsibilities and also more room for private investment to boost investment and to improve entrepreneurship and create jobs and growth. these reforms are not of course always pleasant but it is also our job as politicians to have the courage to defend the road taken and the benefits it will bring in the long 109337 fine-tune [['PERSON', 28, 18]] [['PERSON', 28, 17]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:55:37_3 I think that we, as the European Parliament, should take up our role in this process much more maybe than we do today. We have of course, after the very difficult economic situation, taken a road ahead, also supported by this Parliament a road of reducing deficits and balancing budgets a road of implementing economic reform a road of modernising social protection but also a road of investing in education, research and development. We cannot go back and restore the mistakes which were made at the start and the onset of the creation of the euro. But I do feel that we must do our utmost and maybe it is the task of our generation to make sure that we correct the mistakes and take a clear path forward. i think that we as the european parliament should take up our role in this process much more maybe than we do today. we have of course after the very difficult economic situation taken a road ahead also supported by this parliament a road of reducing deficits and balancing budgets; a road of implementing economic reform; a road of modernising social protection; but also a road of investing in education research and development. we cannot go back and restore the mistakes which were made at the start and the onset of the creation of the euro. but i do feel that we must do our utmost and maybe it is the task of our generation to make sure that we correct the mistakes and take a clear path forward. 109337 fine-tune [['ORG', 226, 10], ['ORG', 24, 19]] [['ORG', 221, 10], ['ORG', 23, 19]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:25:00_7 At the European level, we have seen a coalition of civil society organisations working very hard over the last few years to gain a meaningful role, and with some success. But we need to see this embedded structurally into this whole process at national level at the european level we have seen a coalition of civil society organisations working very hard over the last few years to gain a meaningful role and with some success. but we need to see this embedded structurally into this whole process at national level 4531 fine-tune [['DATE', 106, 14], ['NORP', 7, 8]] [['DATE', 105, 14], ['NORP', 7, 8]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:25:00_5 I would really like to ask their representatives here whether they are going to take action on the issue and start negotiating such an agreement or not? i would really like to ask their representatives here whether they are going to take action on the issue and start negotiating such an agreement or not? 4531 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:25:00_6 It is also clear that, if we want the EU 2020 process, the Semester, to have democratic legitimacy, we need to involve civil society and social partners much more strongly. it is also clear that if we want the eu two thousand and twenty process the semester to have democratic legitimacy we need to involve civil society and social partners much more strongly. 4531 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:25:00_8 too. In the UK, we have seen civil society social partners really squeezed out of the process since the change from the past coordination method. too. in the uk we have seen civil society social partners really squeezed out of the process since the change from the past coordination method. 4531 fine-tune [['GPE', 12, 2]] [['GPE', 12, 2]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_24 debt. But we still have great challenges ahead. debt. but we still have great challenges ahead. 28167 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_22 But we have to solve the problems of over indebtedness and lack of competitiveness. but we have to solve the problems of over indebtedness and lack of competitiveness. 28167 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_15 The best rules are of no use if there is no strong referee to implement them. the best rules are of no use if there is no strong referee to implement them. 28167 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_11 Rather, we must step up our ambition, because we have to continue with determination. This House has negotiated many important proposals in the past years and months. rather we must step up our ambition because we have to continue with determination. this house has negotiated many important proposals in the past years and months. 28167 fine-tune [['DATE', 159, 6], ['DATE', 140, 14]] [['DATE', 157, 6], ['DATE', 138, 14]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_17 We are aware of the great challenges that the Cypriot Government is facing. Let us not forget that many of them have only inherited the extremely difficult problems in their countries. we are aware of the great challenges that the cypriot government is facing. let us not forget that many of them have only inherited the extremely difficult problems in their countries. 28167 fine-tune [['NORP', 46, 7]] [['NORP', 46, 7]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_26 Therefore, we have to unleash the investment potential, but we also have to step up our efforts for structural reforms with great ambitions. therefore we have to unleash the investment potential but we also have to step up our efforts for structural reforms with great ambitions. 28167 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_1 We have not yet left the crisis fully behind us we have not yet left the crisis fully behind us; 28167 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_5 current accounts are improving and, after 18 months of stagnation, growth has been picking up since early current accounts are improving and after eighteen months of stagnation growth has been picking up since early. 28167 fine-tune [['DATE', 42, 9]] [['DATE', 41, 15]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_2 however, thanks to joint and concerted efforts, we have overcome its most critical part. however thanks to joint and concerted efforts we have overcome its most critical part. 28167 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_27 Look at what happens in countries like France and Italy. look at what happens in countries like france and italy. 28167 fine-tune [['GPE', 50, 5], ['GPE', 39, 6]] [['GPE', 50, 5], ['GPE', 39, 6]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_18 They have shown courage and accepted the responsibility which voters entrusted in them. they have shown courage and accepted the responsibility which voters entrusted in them. 28167 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_21 The structural reforms are sometimes painful and we should never forget how many Europeans are hit very hard without having the slightest responsibility for the problems of the past. the structural reforms are sometimes painful and we should never forget how many europeans are hit very hard without having the slightest responsibility for the problems of the past. 28167 fine-tune [['NORP', 81, 9]] [['NORP', 81, 9]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_16 Today's debate is the occasion to look at our Member States and pay tribute to the efforts many courageous women and men have made. The reforms, for instance, carried out by the Portuguese, the Spanish, the Irish and the Greek governments deserve our respect. today's debate is the occasion to look at our member states and pay tribute to the efforts many courageous women and men have made. the reforms for instance carried out by the portuguese the spanish the irish and the greek governments deserve our respect. 28167 fine-tune [['NORP', 221, 5], ['NORP', 207, 5], ['NORP', 194, 7], ['NORP', 178, 10], ['DATE', 0, 5]] [['NORP', 217, 5], ['NORP', 203, 5], ['NORP', 191, 7], ['NORP', 176, 10], ['DATE', 0, 5]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_12 It will help to stabilise our economies and stimulate growth, and on behalf of the EPP I would like to thank President Barroso and Vice President Rehn for the determination the determination of your Commission which you have shown. it will help to stabilise our economies and stimulate growth and on behalf of the epp i would like to thank president barroso and vice president rehn for the determination the determination of your commission which you have shown. 28167 fine-tune [['PERSON', 146, 4], ['PERSON', 119, 7], ['ORG', 83, 3]] [['PERSON', 145, 4], ['PERSON', 118, 7], ['ORG', 82, 3]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_14 Europe has been in good hands and the EPP also fully supports your approach in the 2014 Semester. Our group wants a strong Commission, an independent Commission. europe has been in good hands and the epp also fully supports your approach in the two thousand and fourteen semester. our group wants a strong commission an independent commission. 28167 fine-tune [['DATE', 83, 4], ['ORG', 38, 3], ['LOC', 0, 6]] [['DATE', 83, 25], ['ORG', 38, 3], ['LOC', 0, 6]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_25 We have to beat the unacceptable unemployment figures. we have to beat the unacceptable unemployment figures. 28167 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:29:27_23 We have to think of the future, of our children, their jobs and their future. Delaying reforms would cause even more hardship. Therefore, I am sure we are laying the right foundations to give young Europeans a brighter future and offer them jobs instead of we have to think of the future of our children their jobs and their future. delaying reforms would cause even more hardship. therefore i am sure we are laying the right foundations to give young europeans a brighter future and offer them jobs instead of 28167 fine-tune [['NORP', 198, 9]] [['NORP', 195, 9]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:46:13_14 Let me remind this House also that in the economic field there are binding tools backed by sanctions. In the social field we still largely rely on the open method of coordination. let me remind this house also that in the economic field there are binding tools backed by sanctions. in the social field we still largely rely on the open method of coordination. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:46:13_3 We have discussed the issues which are in the forefront of citizens' minds public services, wages, unemployment, poverty and education. These are issues of concern to all of us, since they affect all our citizens irrespective of their home country. we have discussed the issues which are in the forefront of citizens' minds public services wages unemployment poverty and education. these are issues of concern to all of us since they affect all our citizens irrespective of their home country. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:16:37_2 There is also the Youth Guarantee Implementation Plan. there is also the youth guarantee implementation plan. 97016 fine-tune [['LAW', 18, 35]] [['LAW', 18, 35]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:16:37_5 There is still a lot to do. there is still a lot to do. 97016 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_16 How can we make our economy recover again? how can we make our economy recover again? None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_34 We also significantly reformed our financial sector, from new capital requirements to, more recently, the proposal on the structural reform of banks. we also significantly reformed our financial sector from new capital requirements to more recently the proposal on the structural reform of banks. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_66 past. I think we can say that the need for sound public finances is now entrenched. past. i think we can say that the need for sound public finances is now entrenched. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_32 We were able to provide financial assistance to Member States in distress, or in some cases specifically to their banking sector. we were able to provide financial assistance to member states in distress or in some cases specifically to their banking sector. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_21 2015. Consumer confidence and investment confidence is now positive. two thousand and fifteen consumer confidence and investment confidence is now positive. None fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 4]] [['DATE', 0, 24]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_73 by cutting red tape and reducing regulatory burdens by cutting red tape and reducing regulatory burdens; None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_57 Along with national parliaments, you have brought democratic legitimacy, accountability and ownership. As we said last year in the blueprint for a Deep and Genuine Economic and Monetary Union, economic governance, social commitments and democratic legitimacy must move forward hand in along with national parliaments you have brought democratic legitimacy accountability and ownership. as we said last year in the blueprint for a deep and genuine economic and monetary union economic governance social commitments and democratic legitimacy must move forward hand in None fine-tune [['DATE', 114, 9]] [['DATE', 112, 9]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_75 SMEs. Tax systems should be simplified further and the tax burden redirected away from labour. We should be more resource and energy efficient and invest more in research, innovation and development. Because we cannot afford to sit back and smes. tax systems should be simplified further and the tax burden redirected away from labour. we should be more resource and energy efficient and invest more in research innovation and development. because we cannot afford to sit back and None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_23 Instead of expressing concern, leaders outside Europe congratulate us on our resilience and for our political willingness to act. instead of expressing concern leaders outside europe congratulate us on our resilience and for our political willingness to act. None fine-tune [['LOC', 47, 6]] [['LOC', 46, 6]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_71 today. We should continue to look at ways to be more competitive by making further progress on the single market and adopting the remaining proposals under Single Market Act I and II, in telecoms, transport, energy and the digital today. we should continue to look at ways to be more competitive by making further progress on the single market and adopting the remaining proposals under single market act i and ii in telecoms transport energy and the digital None fine-tune [['LAW', 156, 19]] [['LAW', 156, 19]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_38 I think we can say that this was a strong set of achievements, which were possible due to the strong involvement of this House. i think we can say that this was a strong set of achievements which were possible due to the strong involvement of this house. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_25 Naturally, we know the situation is still difficult. naturally we know the situation is still difficult. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_46 A reinforced surveillance of employment and social developments is now a reality as part and parcel of the European Semester. a reinforced surveillance of employment and social developments is now a reality as part and parcel of the european semester. None fine-tune [['NORP', 107, 8]] [['NORP', 107, 8]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_62 But more important than the process is that it has led to concrete and significant fiscal and structural reforms that have helped restore confidence. but more important than the process is that it has led to concrete and significant fiscal and structural reforms that have helped restore confidence. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_3 Our number one priority was to stop the bloodshed and create the conditions for a political process that can deliver what the Ukrainian people most wish for democracy, respect for fundamental freedoms, and a better prospect for the country's future. our number one priority was to stop the bloodshed and create the conditions for a political process that can deliver what the ukrainian people most wish for democracy respect for fundamental freedoms and a better prospect for the country's future. None fine-tune [['NORP', 126, 9], ['ORDINAL', 4, 10]] [['NORP', 126, 9], ['ORDINAL', 4, 10]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_9 I launch from here an appeal to all our international partners, and in particular Russia, to work constructively with us to guarantee a united Ukraine that can be effective for stability in the European continent, a Ukraine that will have good relations both with its western and its eastern partners. i launch from here an appeal to all our international partners and in particular russia to work constructively with us to guarantee a united ukraine that can be effective for stability in the european continent a ukraine that will have good relations both with its western and its eastern partners. None fine-tune [['GPE', 216, 7], ['LOC', 194, 18], ['GPE', 143, 7], ['GPE', 82, 6]] [['GPE', 213, 7], ['LOC', 192, 18], ['GPE', 141, 7], ['GPE', 81, 6]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_1 to say a few words about the situation in that European country which we feel is so close to us now. to say a few words about the situation in that european country which we feel is so close to us now. None fine-tune [['NORP', 47, 8]] [['NORP', 47, 8]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_8 We are already working together with the international community and international financial institutions to find ways to support the country. we are already working together with the international community and international financial institutions to find ways to support the country. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_4 a lasting solution to the political and institutional crisis can only be achieved through an inclusive transitional government that respects the different political and regional sensitivities and through constitutional reform and democratic elections as laid down in the agreement of twenty one february. None fine-tune [] [['DATE', 284, 19]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_15 The European Semester goes to the very heart of what has preoccupied us all especially from the outset of the financial crisis our economy. the european semester goes to the very heart of what has preoccupied us all especially from the outset of the financial crisis our economy. None fine-tune [['NORP', 4, 8]] [['NORP', 4, 8]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_65 area. By putting in place a system of increased coordination, I think Europe has shown that there was a will and there is in fact a will to learn the lessons from the crisis and to avoid some of the mistakes of the area. by putting in place a system of increased coordination i think europe has shown that there was a will and there is in fact a will to learn the lessons from the crisis and to avoid some of the mistakes of the None fine-tune [['LOC', 70, 6]] [['LOC', 69, 6]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_78 potential. We must now get down to the business of extracting the biggest added value from every last euro that has been potential. we must now get down to the business of extracting the biggest added value from every last euro that has been None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_63 It has added a strong economic dimension to a range of policies from taxation, energy, transport, research, climate and environment, to judicial systems. it has added a strong economic dimension to a range of policies from taxation energy transport research climate and environment to judicial systems. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_52 These renewed foundations were laid down in just a few years and they play a key role in helping Europe emerge from the crisis more resilient for the future and stronger. these renewed foundations were laid down in just a few years and they play a key role in helping europe emerge from the crisis more resilient for the future and stronger. None fine-tune [['LOC', 97, 6], ['DATE', 51, 9]] [['LOC', 97, 6], ['DATE', 51, 9]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_39 While some of us would have liked to go further and faster, I believe it is fair to recognise progress in this area. while some of us would have liked to go further and faster i believe it is fair to recognise progress in this area. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_49 It is true that improvements in macroeconomic conditions are not yet being felt by citizens themselves and by their families in some of our Member States. it is true that improvements in macroeconomic conditions are not yet being felt by citizens themselves and by their families in some of our member states. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_24 They also congratulate us on the necessary, courageous and often painful reforms that several Member States have had to put in place. they also congratulate us on the necessary courageous and often painful reforms that several member states have had to put in place. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_84 have been. Together we are emerging from the crisis united, open and, I believe, have been. together we are emerging from the crisis united open and i believe None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_19 A year ago, some were still talking of the collapse of the euro, some were even speculating about the disintegration of the European Union. I think we can say that, together, we have proved that the prophets of doom were wrong. a year ago some were still talking of the collapse of the euro some were even speculating about the disintegration of the european union. i think we can say that together we have proved that the prophets of doom were wrong. None fine-tune [['GPE', 124, 14], ['DATE', 0, 10]] [['GPE', 122, 14], ['DATE', 0, 10]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_69 deficits have been halved and significant structural reforms for more competitiveness are under way reforms such as the modernisation of our labour markets and public administrations or the youth guarantees that are being put in place to ensure that all young people under twenty five receive a good quality offer of employment continued education an apprenticeship or a traineeship within four months of leaving formal education or becoming unemployed. None fine-tune [] [['DATE', 390, 11], ['DATE', 273, 11]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_20 This is the year in which we are moving away from recession. The recovery is expected to continue and to become more robust during this year and to strengthen further in this is the year in which we are moving away from recession. the recovery is expected to continue and to become more robust during this year and to strengthen further in. None fine-tune [['DATE', 131, 9]] [['DATE', 131, 9]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_50 But at the same time, it would be politically inaccurate and, I think, intellectually dishonest to deny the progress we have made. but at the same time it would be politically inaccurate and i think intellectually dishonest to deny the progress we have made. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_72 sector by getting rid of the blockages in business and professional services, retail and construction sector; by getting rid of the blockages in business and professional services retail and construction; None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_26 Tackling unemployment and the social consequences of the crisis will take time and resolve. tackling unemployment and the social consequences of the crisis will take time and resolve. None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_74 and by improving access to finance for our and by improving access to finance for our None fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_35 We are about to conclude and I certainly expect the strong support of Parliament on this the Banking Union which is a significant step in the deepening of Economic and Monetary Union. And finally, we have overhauled the system of economic governance in the European Union, particularly in the euro area. we are about to conclude and i certainly expect the strong support of parliament on this the banking union which is a significant step in the deepening of economic and monetary union. and finally we have overhauled the system of economic governance in the european union particularly in the euro area. None fine-tune [['LOC', 293, 9], ['GPE', 257, 14], ['ORG', 155, 27], ['ORG', 93, 13], ['ORG', 70, 10]] [['LOC', 291, 9], ['GPE', 256, 14], ['ORG', 155, 27], ['ORG', 93, 13], ['ORG', 70, 10]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:13:05_43 By introducing the European Semester, we have ensured that coordination of Member State economic policies takes place at European level, respecting of course the national competences. by introducing the european semester we have ensured that coordination of member state economic policies takes place at european level respecting of course the national competences. None fine-tune [['NORP', 121, 8], ['NORP', 19, 8]] [['NORP', 120, 8], ['NORP', 19, 8]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:27:16_8 This Parliament passed a resolution with a large majority in favour. this parliament passed a resolution with a large majority in favour. 4538 fine-tune [['ORG', 5, 10]] [['ORG', 5, 10]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:27:16_6 by giving us a programme for the digital single market? by giving us a programme for the digital single market? 4538 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:27:16_4 So that is the big message from my committee which I hope will be taken on board. so that is the big message from my committee which i hope will be taken on board. 4538 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:27:16_2 I was very pleased that Mr Kourkoulas and Mr Barroso I am sorry he is still not here both included in their speeches explicit references to the potential of the single market and areas that need to be moved forward in order to create the jobs and growth that we all seek. i was very pleased that mr kourkoulas and mr barroso i am sorry he is still not here both included in their speeches explicit references to the potential of the single market and areas that need to be moved forward in order to create the jobs and growth that we all seek. 4538 fine-tune [['PERSON', 45, 7], ['PERSON', 27, 10]] [['PERSON', 45, 7], ['PERSON', 27, 10]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:27:16_5 I just want to supplement this by saying, in particular to the Commission, to MrBarroso, that we already gave you the instruments by approving in this Parliament the single market acts which were not in your original Europe 2020 programme because we wanted a political programme to complete the key instruments of the single market, so why are you not following those through properly in this Semester? Why are you not taking the lead from this Parliament i just want to supplement this by saying in particular to the commission to mrbarroso that we already gave you the instruments by approving in this parliament the single market acts which were not in your original europe two thousand and twenty programme because we wanted a political programme to complete the key instruments of the single market so why are you not following those through properly in this semester? why are you not taking the lead from this parliament 4538 fine-tune [['ORG', 445, 10], ['ORG', 151, 10], ['PERSON', 78, 9]] [['ORG', 460, 10], ['ORG', 148, 10], ['PERSON', 76, 9]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:27:16_7 The Council asked you for it. the council asked you for it. 4538 fine-tune [['ORG', 4, 7]] [['ORG', 4, 7]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-10:27:16_9 Where is the Commission's programme on this key growth instrument? where is the commission's programme on this key growth instrument? 4538 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:57:26_5 But even if you had, they would not have listened, so obsessed are they with building the euro. OK, a simple lesson in economics when you have two countries that are at completely different stages of the economic cycle, one currency needs to devalue. but even if you had they would not have listened so obsessed are they with building the euro. ok a simple lesson in economics when you have two countries that are at completely different stages of the economic cycle one currency needs to devalue. 4525 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 220, 3], ['CARDINAL', 143, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 216, 3], ['CARDINAL', 140, 3]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:57:26_3 What you could have told them, MrKourkoulas, is that, according to the respected medical journal The Lancet there are now 800000 people in Greece without access to welfare or medical care. what you could have told them mrkourkoulas is that according to the respected medical journal the lancet there are now eight hundred thousand people in greece without access to welfare or medical care. 4525 fine-tune [['GPE', 139, 6], ['CARDINAL', 122, 6], ['ORG', 97, 10], ['PERSON', 31, 12]] [['GPE', 152, 6], ['CARDINAL', 119, 22], ['ORG', 94, 10], ['PERSON', 30, 12]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:57:26_6 But if those countries are pegged or tied inside the same currency and they cannot devalue, you have to devalue the country and that is what is happening to the Mediterranean. We are devaluing the Mediterranean, and it is leaning towards Third World status. but if those countries are pegged or tied inside the same currency and they cannot devalue you have to devalue the country and that is what is happening to the mediterranean. we are devaluing the mediterranean and it is leaning towards third world status. 4525 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 238, 5], ['LOC', 197, 13], ['LOC', 161, 13]] [['ORDINAL', 236, 5], ['LOC', 196, 13], ['LOC', 160, 13]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:57:26_2 the obsession that you will use the crisis to build a United States of Europe. the obsession that you will use the crisis to build a united states of europe. 4525 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:59:52_1 However, the taxpayers in London do not object strongly to transfers going to Newcastle or Scotland or wherever they may be needed because we are part of the same country. The problem you have with the euro area is not just this huge economic imbalance between north and south, but that increasingly the taxpayers of the north do not want to go on subsidising the south because there is no sense of European identity. however the taxpayers in london do not object strongly to transfers going to newcastle or scotland or wherever they may be needed because we are part of the same country. the problem you have with the euro area is not just this huge economic imbalance between north and south but that increasingly the taxpayers of the north do not want to go on subsidising the south because there is no sense of european identity. 4525 fine-tune [['NORP', 399, 8], ['LOC', 202, 9], ['GPE', 91, 8], ['GPE', 78, 9], ['GPE', 26, 6]] [['NORP', 397, 8], ['LOC', 201, 9], ['GPE', 90, 8], ['GPE', 77, 9], ['GPE', 25, 6]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:59:52_2 We are very different countries. we are very different countries. 4525 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:53:47_2 What happens in practice is that Conservative centre right policies are actually delivering the agenda that we all want to see. what happens in practice is that conservative centre right policies are actually delivering the agenda that we all want to see. 4536 fine-tune [['NORP', 33, 12]] [['NORP', 33, 12]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:53:47_3 Of course the Socialists and the Greens can talk a good story, can talk about concern and compassion, but the results on the ground show that their policies are misguided and on the ground do not actually deliver any results. of course the socialists and the greens can talk a good story can talk about concern and compassion but the results on the ground show that their policies are misguided and on the ground do not actually deliver any results. 4536 fine-tune [['NORP', 33, 6], ['NORP', 14, 10]] [['NORP', 33, 6], ['NORP', 14, 10]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:47:00_0 Mr Lamberts, it is all very well for you, as a Green MEP, to say that it is a disaster that people are finding the cost of living so high, yet it is your green policies firstly, not allowing GM crops to be grown properly in Europe, which would make food cheaper and, secondly, your crazy energy policies which are raising the price of energy to every single household. mr lamberts it is all very well for you as a green mep to say that it is a disaster that people are finding the cost of living so high yet it is your green policies firstly not allowing gm crops to be grown properly in europe which would make food cheaper and secondly your crazy energy policies which are raising the price of energy to every single household. 96897 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 267, 8], ['LOC', 224, 6], ['ORDINAL', 169, 7], ['NORP', 154, 5], ['NORP', 47, 5], ['PERSON', 3, 8]] [['ORDINAL', 260, 8], ['LOC', 219, 6], ['ORDINAL', 165, 7], ['NORP', 150, 5], ['NORP', 45, 5], ['PERSON', 3, 8]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:59:15_0 Mr Farage, I think that many things you said make a lot of sense internal devaluation in a currency union is inevitable if there are no transfers. Now would you then, applying the same reasoning to the United Kingdom, say that if the economic cycles of Wales, of Scotland or of Northern Ireland are different, then probably the best solution would be to dissolve the currency union and to then leave each part of the current union to live its own life, possibly with mr farage i think that many things you said make a lot of sense internal devaluation in a currency union is inevitable if there are no transfers. now would you then applying the same reasoning to the united kingdom say that if the economic cycles of wales of scotland or of northern ireland are different then probably the best solution would be to dissolve the currency union and to then leave each part of the current union to live its own life possibly with 96648 fine-tune [['GPE', 278, 16], ['GPE', 263, 8], ['GPE', 253, 5], ['GPE', 202, 14], ['PERSON', 3, 6]] [['GPE', 274, 16], ['GPE', 259, 8], ['GPE', 250, 5], ['GPE', 200, 14], ['PERSON', 3, 6]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:47:35_3 We do have the capability to invest. we do have the capability to invest. 96648 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-09:47:35_4 Then the question is how do you correct the impact of these measures on those at the lowest end of the income spectrum via ambitious tax policies? That is what we need to change. then the question is how do you correct the impact of these measures on those at the lowest end of the income spectrum via ambitious tax policies? that is what we need to change. 96648 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:26:38_2 What the Commission said has helped to rebuild confidence and what the Member States and the Commission have done despite the negativity has restored stability and confidence. what the commission said has helped to rebuild confidence and what the member states and the commission have done despite the negativity has restored stability and confidence. 28115 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:26:38_3 Let us be clear about that message. let us be clear about that message. 28115 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:26:38_4 Secondly, I have heard a great deal about jobs and growth, but we are missing a key word here. secondly i have heard a great deal about jobs and growth but we are missing a key word here. 28115 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:26:38_5 In Ireland we had jobs and growth to beat the band during the Celtic Tiger era but it was unsustainable. in ireland we had jobs and growth to beat the band during the celtic tiger era but it was unsustainable. 28115 fine-tune [['EVENT', 62, 12], ['GPE', 3, 7]] [['EVENT', 62, 12], ['GPE', 3, 7]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:26:38_6 Let us talk about sustainable jobs and growth. My third point let us talk about spending money, cuts, etc. let us talk about sustainable jobs and growth. my third point let us talk about spending money cuts etc. 28115 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 50, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 50, 5]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:26:38_7 We have wasted money we have wasted money; 28115 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:26:38_8 we have thrown money at problems. we have thrown money at problems. 28115 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:26:38_9 We need quality spending of Member States' budgets, just as we need quality spending of the European Union's budget. we need quality spending of member states' budgets just as we need quality spending of the european union's budget. 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 92, 14]] [['GPE', 91, 14]] 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:02:11_3 It has been the lack of structural reforms. That has created unemployment and deep social problems. it has been the lack of structural reforms. that has created unemployment and deep social problems. 28124 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:02:11_4 We all know that the policy of ʻspendarityʼ which is advocated from that side has led to ever growing costs for interest rates, squeezing out important spending on welfare and important investments in infrastructure. we all know that the policy of spendarity which is advocated from that side has led to ever growing costs for interest rates squeezing out important spending on welfare and important investments in infrastructure. 28124 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:02:11_5 Yet still some of the colleagues here are defending more spending, more deficits, higher interest rates, more cost for interest rates, but every step which is taken in that direction undermines prosperity and competitiveness. What we see now yet still some of the colleagues here are defending more spending more deficits higher interest rates more cost for interest rates but every step which is taken in that direction undermines prosperity and competitiveness. what we see now 28124 fine-tune None None 20140225-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140225-11:02:11_7 Spending or ʻspendarityʼ caused high unemployment and high interest rates and undermined public finances. spending or spendarity caused high unemployment and high interest rates and undermined public finances. 28124 fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:58:48_4 Over 20 elephants were killed by poachers last year over twenty zero elephants were killed by poachers last year; 96955 fine-tune [['DATE', 42, 9], ['CARDINAL', 5, 2]] [['DATE', 51, 9], ['CARDINAL', 12, 4], ['CARDINAL', 5, 6]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:58:48_2 This marks an important step in the protection of highly endangered species around the world. this marks an important step in the protection of highly endangered species around the world. 96955 fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:58:48_6 But the trade in living wild animals is also thriving. but the trade in living wild animals is also thriving. 96955 fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:58:48_8 These animals face extreme stress, poor conditions and are at a high risk of early death. these animals face extreme stress poor conditions and are at a high risk of early death. 96955 fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:58:48_11 We can and must develop an action plan, working closely with countries such as China. we can and must develop an action plan working closely with countries such as china. 96955 fine-tune [['GPE', 79, 5]] [['GPE', 78, 5]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:58:48_10 They deserve our protection. they deserve our protection. 96955 fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:58:48_12 The EU can be a global leader in the fight against this serious and most profitable crime as a full member of CITES. the eu can be a global leader in the fight against this serious and most profitable crime as a full member of cites. 96955 fine-tune [['ORG', 110, 5], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['ORG', 110, 5], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:58:48_9 All parties to CITES must act decisively and quickly to prevent animals being traded as commodities. all parties to cites must act decisively and quickly to prevent animals being traded as commodities. 96955 fine-tune [['LAW', 15, 5]] [['LAW', 15, 5]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:58:48_7 At this very moment the Zimbabwe government is profiteering from baby elephants removed from their herds to be sold to zoos in China and the UAE. at this very moment the zimbabwe government is profiteering from baby elephants removed from their herds to be sold to zoos in china and the uae. 96955 fine-tune [['GPE', 141, 3], ['GPE', 127, 5], ['GPE', 24, 8]] [['GPE', 141, 3], ['GPE', 127, 5], ['GPE', 24, 8]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:58:48_1 We will also be responsible for implementing and enforcing the Convention and will participate fully in CITES projects. we will also be responsible for implementing and enforcing the convention and will participate fully in cites projects. 96955 fine-tune [['LAW', 104, 5]] [['LAW', 104, 5]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:58:48_5 a record six hundred and sixty eight rhinos in south africa alone were killed for their horns just to make trinkets and medicines that do not work. unless we act now these species and many others will become extinct. 96955 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 47, 12], ['CARDINAL', 9, 27]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:58:48_3 More than ever, international coordinated action is needed to end illegal wildlife trade, stop poaching and the increasing rate of biodiversity loss. more than ever international coordinated action is needed to end illegal wildlife trade stop poaching and the increasing rate of biodiversity loss. 96955 fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:57:26_7 Barely a week goes by when we do not see some new seizure of goods or medicines fashioned from endangered species, from tigers' bones to rhino horn. barely a week goes by when we do not see some new seizure of goods or medicines fashioned from endangered species from tigers' bones to rhino horn. 96956 fine-tune [['DATE', 7, 6]] [['DATE', 7, 6]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:57:26_9 I would like to see this as just the very beginning of the EU's new approach to CITES. i would like to see this as just the very beginning of the eu's new approach to cites. 96956 fine-tune [['LAW', 80, 5], ['GPE', 59, 2]] [['LAW', 80, 5], ['GPE', 59, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:57:26_6 in my view this will give the eu a platform to move forward together at the conference of the parties employing the power and influence of all twenty eight member states together and i hope that in the near future we will be able to use this influence to promote tougher enforcement of the licensing system. 96956 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 143, 12], ['GPE', 30, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:47:38_10 We must reinvest in natural capital, construct green infrastructure and ensure that all spending under the EU budget is supportive of halting the loss of biodiversity. we must reinvest in natural capital construct green infrastructure and ensure that all spending under the eu budget is supportive of halting the loss of biodiversity. 124721 fine-tune [['GPE', 107, 2]] [['GPE', 106, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:26:00_5 on the specific question raised here today on the eu action plan against wildlife trafficking we have taken good note of the parliament resolution on wildlife trafficking and the recent letter signed by eighty one meps arguing in favour of an eu wildlife action plan. None fine-tune [] [['GPE', 243, 2], ['CARDINAL', 203, 10], ['ORG', 125, 10], ['LAW', 50, 43], ['DATE', 37, 5]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:26:00_3 The EU voice will be stronger in an international arena. the eu voice will be stronger in an international arena. None fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 4, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:26:00_1 and the Conference of the Parties later the same year. and the conference of the parties later the same year. None fine-tune [['DATE', 44, 9], ['ORG', 8, 25]] [['DATE', 44, 9], ['ORG', 8, 25]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:26:00_6 As Commissioner Vella has already indicated, the EU should be leading the fight against wildlife trafficking both domestically and internationally. as commissioner vella has already indicated the eu should be leading the fight against wildlife trafficking both domestically and internationally. None fine-tune [['GPE', 49, 2], ['PERSON', 16, 5]] [['GPE', 48, 2], ['PERSON', 16, 5]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:26:00_0 Madam President, honourable Members, we are grateful to hear the strong support of Parliament for the upcoming EU accession to CITES. With the prospect of Parliament giving its consent to the Council decision tomorrow the EU should finally be able to become a party to CITES next year and be ready for the next meeting of the CITES Standing Committee in January 2016 madam president honourable members we are grateful to hear the strong support of parliament for the upcoming eu accession to cites. with the prospect of parliament giving its consent to the council decision tomorrow the eu should finally be able to become a party to cites next year and be ready for the next meeting of the cites standing committee in january two thousand and sixteen None fine-tune [['DATE', 354, 12], ['ORG', 326, 24], ['DATE', 275, 9], ['LAW', 269, 5], ['GPE', 222, 2], ['ORG', 192, 7], ['ORG', 155, 10], ['LAW', 127, 5], ['GPE', 111, 2], ['ORG', 83, 10]] [['DATE', 352, 32], ['ORG', 324, 24], ['DATE', 273, 9], ['LAW', 267, 5], ['GPE', 220, 2], ['ORG', 190, 7], ['ORG', 153, 10], ['LAW', 125, 5], ['GPE', 109, 2], ['ORG', 81, 10]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:26:00_2 Thank you for your support. thank you for your support. None fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:02:23_4 Like the elephant, if it has ever more characteristics of a sovereign state, then it is obvious to all that this is exactly what the EU is becoming. like the elephant if it has ever more characteristics of a sovereign state then it is obvious to all that this is exactly what the eu is becoming. 106202 fine-tune [['GPE', 133, 2]] [['GPE', 131, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:02:23_8 It will enable the Commission to lead negotiations and be a catalyst. it will enable the commission to lead negotiations and be a catalyst. 106202 fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:02:23_10 the eu acquires the one vote counting as twenty eight votes and my country along with twenty seven others lose yet another freedom to decide for themselves. 106202 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 86, 12], ['CARDINAL', 41, 12], ['CARDINAL', 20, 3], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:02:23_7 The usual weasel words are in the report. the usual weasel words are in the report. 106202 fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:02:23_5 There are those, especially in the UK, who are in denial about this fact that the European Union, as a direct, inevitable consequence of the commitment to ever closer union, and as set out in successive treaties, is taking over the sovereignty of Member States. there are those especially in the uk who are in denial about this fact that the european union as a direct inevitable consequence of the commitment to ever closer union and as set out in successive treaties is taking over the sovereignty of member states. 106202 fine-tune [['GPE', 82, 14], ['GPE', 35, 2]] [['GPE', 80, 14], ['GPE', 34, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:46:00_4 The impact that losses like these have on ecosystems is catastrophic. the impact that losses like these have on ecosystems is catastrophic. 124984 fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:46:00_6 One cannot ignore the fact that the vast majority of this illegal trade is carried out in the developing world in conflict zones. one cannot ignore the fact that the vast majority of this illegal trade is carried out in the developing world in conflict zones. 124984 fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:46:00_8 If annual turnover for the illegal trade is estimated to be USD 19 billion making it the fourth largest illegal trade in the world the extreme poverty of many African communities lends itself to this trade. if annual turnover for the illegal trade is estimated to be usd nineteen billion making it the fourth largest illegal trade in the world the extreme poverty of many african communities lends itself to this trade. 124984 fine-tune [['NORP', 159, 7], ['ORDINAL', 89, 6], ['MONEY', 60, 14]] [['NORP', 165, 7], ['ORDINAL', 95, 6], ['MONEY', 60, 20]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:46:00_9 When the tusks of a single adult elephant are worth more than ten times the average annual income in many of these countries, is it any wonder that impoverished people resort to wildlife trade? when the tusks of a single adult elephant are worth more than ten times the average annual income in many of these countries is it any wonder that impoverished people resort to wildlife trade? 124984 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 62, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 62, 3]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:46:00_7 The EU, of course, should support these countries where they lack equipment and funds for enforcement, but we must also look at the bigger picture. the eu of course should support these countries where they lack equipment and funds for enforcement but we must also look at the bigger picture. 124984 fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 4, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:46:00_1 The European Union cannot be found wanting in its actions, and it cannot allow species like the African elephant and rhino to be consigned to the history books. the european union cannot be found wanting in its actions and it cannot allow species like the african elephant and rhino to be consigned to the history books. 124984 fine-tune [['NORP', 96, 7], ['GPE', 4, 14]] [['NORP', 95, 7], ['GPE', 4, 14]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:46:00_5 The EU and Member States must, of course, comply with obligations under this Convention, but it is one thing to ban or limit trade and it is another to effectively enforce it. the eu and member states must of course comply with obligations under this convention but it is one thing to ban or limit trade and it is another to effectively enforce it. 124984 fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 4, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:46:00_3 ninety five of the world's rhinos have been wiped out in the last forty years and let us also not forget all the other less well known species that are illegally traded on a daily basis. 124984 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 61, 16], ['CARDINAL', 0, 11]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_16 CITES has recently engaged much more in regulating international trade in marine and timber species. cites has recently engaged much more in regulating international trade in marine and timber species. None fine-tune [['LAW', 0, 5]] [['LAW', 0, 5]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_10 These are also areas in which the EU has strong legislation and policies. these are also areas in which the eu has strong legislation and policies. None fine-tune [['GPE', 34, 2]] [['GPE', 34, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_21 At its last meeting in July, the CITES Standing Committee adopted very concrete measures targeting the countries most involved in wildlife trafficking, particularly in ivory, rhino horns and rosewood. at its last meeting in july the cites standing committee adopted very concrete measures targeting the countries most involved in wildlife trafficking particularly in ivory rhino horns and rosewood. None fine-tune [['ORG', 33, 24], ['DATE', 23, 4]] [['ORG', 32, 24], ['DATE', 23, 4]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_25 To conclude, I would stress that the EU's accession to CITES will reinforce both the EU as a global player and CITES as an essential multilateral instrument for sustainable development. The Commission is aware of the interest of Parliament in these matters, and we count on your support to conclude i would stress that the eu's accession to cites will reinforce both the eu as a global player and cites as an essential multilateral instrument for sustainable development. the commission is aware of the interest of parliament in these matters and we count on your support None fine-tune [['ORG', 229, 10], ['LAW', 111, 5], ['GPE', 85, 2], ['LAW', 55, 5], ['GPE', 37, 2]] [['ORG', 228, 10], ['LAW', 110, 5], ['GPE', 84, 2], ['LAW', 54, 5], ['GPE', 36, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_14 However, the EU will gain visibility at the CITES meetings, as EU positions will be expressed by the EU on matters of EU competence. The EU will also be able to participate fully in the various bodies set up under the Convention and contribute to its annual budget. however the eu will gain visibility at the cites meetings as eu positions will be expressed by the eu on matters of eu competence. the eu will also be able to participate fully in the various bodies set up under the convention and contribute to its annual budget. None fine-tune [['DATE', 251, 6], ['LAW', 218, 10], ['GPE', 137, 2], ['GPE', 118, 2], ['GPE', 101, 2], ['GPE', 63, 2], ['LAW', 44, 5], ['GPE', 13, 2]] [['DATE', 249, 6], ['LAW', 216, 10], ['GPE', 135, 2], ['GPE', 116, 2], ['GPE', 99, 2], ['GPE', 61, 2], ['LAW', 43, 5], ['GPE', 12, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_12 The situation will be similar to the other organisations such as the WTO, the FAO or the Convention on Biological Diversity, of which the EU has been a full member for many years. the situation will be similar to the other organisations such as the wto the fao or the convention on biological diversity of which the eu has been a full member for many years. None fine-tune [['DATE', 164, 14], ['GPE', 138, 2], ['ORG', 89, 34], ['ORG', 78, 3], ['ORG', 69, 3]] [['DATE', 162, 14], ['GPE', 136, 2], ['ORG', 88, 34], ['ORG', 77, 3], ['ORG', 69, 3]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_5 medicines, cosmetics and food products. medicines cosmetics and food products. None fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_3 When presenting these political guidelines to Parliament in July, President Juncker made clear that one of the aims of the new Commission is to reinforce the EU as a strong global actor. The EU accession to the CITES Convention is to be seen in this context. when presenting these political guidelines to parliament in july president juncker made clear that one of the aims of the new commission is to reinforce the eu as a strong global actor. the eu accession to the cites convention is to be seen in this context. None fine-tune [['LAW', 211, 16], ['GPE', 191, 2], ['GPE', 158, 2], ['PERSON', 76, 7], ['DATE', 60, 4], ['ORG', 46, 10]] [['LAW', 210, 16], ['GPE', 190, 2], ['GPE', 157, 2], ['PERSON', 75, 7], ['DATE', 60, 4], ['ORG', 46, 10]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_7 This wide scope, combined with the legally binding nature of its decisions and its robust compliance mechanism, makes the CITES Convention a critical tool to address the overexploitation of natural resources, which is one of the biggest threats to biodiversity today. this wide scope combined with the legally binding nature of its decisions and its robust compliance mechanism makes the cites convention a critical tool to address the overexploitation of natural resources which is one of the biggest threats to biodiversity today. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 218, 3], ['LAW', 122, 16]] [['CARDINAL', 215, 3], ['LAW', 120, 16]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_9 These are all areas in which the EU is a leading actor on the international scene. these are all areas in which the eu is a leading actor on the international scene. None fine-tune [['GPE', 33, 2]] [['GPE', 33, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_8 The CITES Convention stands at the crossroads of environment, trade and development. the cites convention stands at the crossroads of environment trade and development. None fine-tune [['LAW', 4, 16]] [['LAW', 4, 16]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_4 The CITES Convention aims to make international trade in wildlife species sustainable. It is a very operational and efficient instrument that regulates millions of cross border movements of animals, plants and commodities derived from them, such as timber, leather goods, the cites convention aims to make international trade in wildlife species sustainable. it is a very operational and efficient instrument that regulates millions of cross border movements of animals plants and commodities derived from them such as timber leather goods None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 152, 8], ['LAW', 4, 16]] [['CARDINAL', 152, 8], ['LAW', 4, 16]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_13 In operational terms, the way we prepare for CITES meetings will not change much after the EU accession, as there is a well established practice to agree on common EU positions before each meeting. in operational terms the way we prepare for cites meetings will not change much after the eu accession as there is a well established practice to agree on common eu positions before each meeting. None fine-tune [['GPE', 164, 2], ['GPE', 91, 2], ['LAW', 45, 5]] [['GPE', 162, 2], ['GPE', 90, 2], ['LAW', 44, 5]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_22 These measures need to be implemented within strict deadlines, and failure to do so could result in the adoption of trade sanctions. Increasingly, CITES is also engaging in close cooperation with international organisations like the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, and Interpol, which also these measures need to be implemented within strict deadlines and failure to do so could result in the adoption of trade sanctions. increasingly cites is also engaging in close cooperation with international organisations like the un office on drugs and crime and interpol which also None fine-tune [['ORG', 267, 8], ['ORG', 233, 28], ['ORG', 147, 5]] [['ORG', 264, 8], ['ORG', 231, 28], ['ORG', 145, 5]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_20 The current dramatic surge in wildlife trafficking calls for a strong response from the international community. the current dramatic surge in wildlife trafficking calls for a strong response from the international community. None fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_19 CITES is also at the forefront of the fight against wildlife trafficking, a problem which I know is important to this Parliament. cites is also at the forefront of the fight against wildlife trafficking a problem which i know is important to this parliament. None fine-tune [['ORG', 118, 10], ['LAW', 0, 5]] [['ORG', 117, 10], ['LAW', 0, 5]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_17 These are very valuable commodities traded in large amounts. these are very valuable commodities traded in large amounts. None fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:32:03_11 The EU's accession to the Convention will reflect its leading role, and it will increase the EU's visibility and accountability. the eu's accession to the convention will reflect its leading role and it will increase the eu's visibility and accountability. None fine-tune [['GPE', 93, 2], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 92, 2], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:14:07_0 Madam President, it is a sad reflection on mankind that we can put a man on the moon, but we are not capable of keeping some of our most valuable animals alive on earth. madam president it is a sad reflection on mankind that we can put a man on the moon but we are not capable of keeping some of our most valuable animals alive on earth. 28132 fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:14:07_1 We give the highest financial value to those commodities that are scarcest on earth, but sadly that logic applies to animals as well even to the point that the rarer a species becomes, the more sought after and the more valuable it or its body parts become. we give the highest financial value to those commodities that are scarcest on earth but sadly that logic applies to animals as well even to the point that the rarer a species becomes the more sought after and the more valuable it or its body parts become. 28132 fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:14:07_2 It is now the stroke of midnight for a number of the world's most endangered species. it is now the stroke of midnight for a number of the world's most endangered species. 28132 fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:14:07_3 However, there is still time but only if mankind can work together to get a message to all cultures on earth that we cannot go on like this, to outlaw the immoral trade in animal products from rare species, and to urge all authorities to join in enforcement. however there is still time but only if mankind can work together to get a message to all cultures on earth that we cannot go on like this to outlaw the immoral trade in animal products from rare species and to urge all authorities to join in enforcement. 28132 fine-tune None None 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:14:07_4 I commend CITES and I welcome the accession of the EU. i commend cites and i welcome the accession of the eu. 28132 fine-tune [['GPE', 51, 2], ['LAW', 10, 5]] [['GPE', 51, 2], ['LAW', 10, 5]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:44:34_2 We did not speak with one voice, we were not very united, we were more occupied by our internal negotiations as EU Member States and then we made a strong position at the Conference itself, so I am very relieved that we have finally become a party to CITES. we did not speak with one voice we were not very united we were more occupied by our internal negotiations as eu member states and then we made a strong position at the conference itself so i am very relieved that we have finally become a party to cites. 96940 fine-tune [['LAW', 251, 5], ['GPE', 112, 2]] [['LAW', 248, 5], ['GPE', 110, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:44:34_3 Another thing I would like to address here and the Commissioner has already mentioned it, as have many of my colleagues is the importance of the fight against wildlife trafficking. That is something that should be done with CITES but of course, and the Commission knows this, this is something that should also be done much more strongly another thing i would like to address here and the commissioner has already mentioned it as have many of my colleagues is the importance of the fight against wildlife trafficking. that is something that should be done with cites but of course and the commission knows this this is something that should also be done much more strongly 96940 fine-tune [['LAW', 224, 5]] [['LAW', 223, 5]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-17:44:34_5 I therefore hope that Commissioner Moedas can give the message not only to his colleague responsible for the environment but also to his colleagues higher up the hierarchy in the Commission that we really need an EU action plan against wildlife trafficking, and the sooner the better. i therefore hope that commissioner moedas can give the message not only to his colleague responsible for the environment but also to his colleagues higher up the hierarchy in the commission that we really need an eu action plan against wildlife trafficking and the sooner the better. 96940 fine-tune [['GPE', 213, 2], ['PERSON', 35, 6]] [['GPE', 213, 2], ['PERSON', 35, 6]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:16:45_1 Issues relating to CITES have a crucial impact on EU policy in a great number of areas. Wildlife trafficking, for example, is not only unethical because of the harm it causes to animals, but is also depriving local communities of sustainable development opportunities, robbing countries of potential tax revenues, deterring investment, providing financing to terrorist groups and enabling the spread of diseases like Ebola. issues relating to cites have a crucial impact on eu policy in a great number of areas. wildlife trafficking for example is not only unethical because of the harm it causes to animals but is also depriving local communities of sustainable development opportunities robbing countries of potential tax revenues deterring investment providing financing to terrorist groups and enabling the spread of diseases like ebola. 4533 fine-tune [['GPE', 50, 2], ['LAW', 19, 5]] [['GPE', 50, 2], ['LAW', 19, 5]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:16:45_2 So I strongly believe that the EU should take a leadership role in CITES in putting a stop to the trafficking of tigers and all other endangered species so i strongly believe that the eu should take a leadership role in cites in putting a stop to the trafficking of tigers and all other endangered species; 4533 fine-tune [['LAW', 67, 5], ['GPE', 31, 2]] [['LAW', 67, 5], ['GPE', 31, 2]] 20141215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141215-18:16:45_3 and I recall in the last Parliament, when I was here, the impact of the save the tiger conference and exhibitions which I held here. and i recall in the last parliament when i was here the impact of the save the tiger conference and exhibitions which i held here. 4533 fine-tune [['EVENT', 20, 15]] [['EVENT', 20, 15]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:13:57_5 Therefore, packaging techniques such as modified atmosphere packaging and innovations such as active and intelligent packaging can ameliorate this. My party and I therefore believe that plastic packaging which cannot be reused should be made of a substance that can be recycled. therefore packaging techniques such as modified atmosphere packaging and innovations such as active and intelligent packaging can ameliorate this. my party and i therefore believe that plastic packaging which cannot be reused should be made of a substance that can be recycled. 106202 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:13:57_0 Madam President, my party and I strongly value products, materials and resources in our economy, and we believe that these should be kept in use for as long as possible in order to minimise the generation of waste in our environment. madam president my party and i strongly value products materials and resources in our economy and we believe that these should be kept in use for as long as possible in order to minimise the generation of waste in our environment. 106202 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:13:57_2 However, food packaging has led to a reduction in food wastage. however food packaging has led to a reduction in food wastage. 106202 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:49:52_6 And as far as packaging is concerned, we will be extremely ambitious and we will come up with legislation, and we want this to happen very quickly. and as far as packaging is concerned we will be extremely ambitious and we will come up with legislation and we want this to happen very quickly. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:49:52_8 They know they need to be part of this. they know they need to be part of this. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:49:52_4 How are we going to deal with micro plastics coming out of tyres on cars or coming out of our clothes when we wash them? how are we going to deal with micro plastics coming out of tyres on cars or coming out of our clothes when we wash them? None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:49:52_2 But let me give you one guarantee this Commission will try everything it can to put on your table legislative proposals in those areas where we can come up with legislation. but let me give you one guarantee this commission will try everything it can to put on your table legislative proposals in those areas where we can come up with legislation. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 20, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 20, 3]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:49:52_15 This is what we will do and this is a promise I make on behalf of all of us we will make proposals for legislation where we can. this is what we will do and this is a promise i make on behalf of all of us we will make proposals for legislation where we can. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:49:52_18 But I have the feeling that given the sense of urgency that is shared by industry, we will be able to do a lot of things together as well. but i have the feeling that given the sense of urgency that is shared by industry we will be able to do a lot of things together as well. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:49:52_16 But we will not rush into things, especially if we haven't got the science right yet or if we can still wait for industry to do its part. but we will not rush into things especially if we haven't got the science right yet or if we can still wait for industry to do its part. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:49:52_14 2020. So I see the message you gave to us today as a strong endorsement for this Commission to continue along this path. two thousand and twenty so i see the message you gave to us today as a strong endorsement for this commission to continue along this path. None fine-tune [['DATE', 42, 5], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['DATE', 60, 5], ['DATE', 0, 23]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:49:52_12 Plastics can be fantastic if they're the right plastics, and we need to get the science right. plastics can be fantastic if they're the right plastics and we need to get the science right. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:49:52_5 These are complicated things and we want to make sure we get the science right before we put legislation on the table. these are complicated things and we want to make sure we get the science right before we put legislation on the table. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:49:52_3 We've already started with REACH on micro plastics in cosmetics, paints and in detergents, but sometimes we need more analysis. we've already started with reach on micro plastics in cosmetics paints and in detergents but sometimes we need more analysis. None fine-tune [['LAW', 27, 5]] [['LAW', 27, 5]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:49:52_7 But we've also seen that the unity of purpose in this room is shared by industry by and large they want to be part of this. but we've also seen that the unity of purpose in this room is shared by industry by and large they want to be part of this. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:49:52_1 Everyone agrees that we need to do something perhaps not everyone agrees on the measures we need to take or the speed with which we will do it. everyone agrees that we need to do something; perhaps not everyone agrees on the measures we need to take or the speed with which we will do it. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:16:42_4 That creates a complete economic value chain, giving the industry the possibility to adapt to the new rules. Moreover, while taking into account food safety, we need to discourage multi layer packaging and encourage easier to recycle plastics. that creates a complete economic value chain giving the industry the possibility to adapt to the new rules. moreover while taking into account food safety we need to discourage multi layer packaging and encourage easier to recycle plastics. 37324 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:16:42_3 That is why I welcomed the proposal for quality standards for recycled plastics and the intention to incentivise packaging for the construction and car industries to use more of them. that is why i welcomed the proposal for quality standards for recycled plastics and the intention to incentivise packaging for the construction and car industries to use more of them. 37324 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:16:42_5 We can and should have more ambition when it comes to micro plastics in detergents in detergents and cosmetics and single use plastics, by building on the success of our legislation on plastic bags. we can and should have more ambition when it comes to micro plastics in detergents in detergents and cosmetics and single use plastics by building on the success of our legislation on plastic bags. 37324 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:33:55_12 We have an immediate concern around illegal dumping, I took a walk in the countryside at the weekend and I was disgusted with what I saw around me. we have an immediate concern around illegal dumping i took a walk in the countryside at the weekend and i was disgusted with what i saw around me. 28115 fine-tune [['DATE', 93, 7]] [['DATE', 92, 7]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:33:55_14 There is one area where we are encouraging people to use the internet to buy goods and services. However, when it comes to buying products, we all know that the amount of packaging that comes through our post, or otherwise, with internet sales is enormous, and we are not talking about it. there is one area where we are encouraging people to use the internet to buy goods and services. however when it comes to buying products we all know that the amount of packaging that comes through our post or otherwise with internet sales is enormous and we are not talking about it. 28115 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 9, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 9, 3]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:33:55_16 This is something we've got to talk about and deal with, or the mountains will rise. this is something we've got to talk about and deal with or the mountains will rise. 28115 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:33:55_6 That's the good news. that's the good news. 28115 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:33:55_7 The bad news is that my country is one of the largest producers of plastic waste in the European Union, so we've got a lot of work to do. We need to talk about China and its decision not to take our dirty plastic anymore. I've tried to find out from the industry where it is going to go. I wonder, do the Commissioners know? the bad news is that my country is one of the largest producers of plastic waste in the european union so we've got a lot of work to do. we need to talk about china and its decision not to take our dirty plastic anymore. i've tried to find out from the industry where it is going to go. i wonder do the commissioners know? 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 160, 5], ['GPE', 88, 14]] [['GPE', 159, 5], ['GPE', 88, 14]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:33:55_9 It seems to me that we're moving from landfills to sea fills, and that's really serious because of the impact on our ecosystems. it seems to me that we're moving from landfills to sea fills and that's really serious because of the impact on our ecosystems. 28115 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:33:55_11 It has got to work. it has got to work. 28115 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:33:55_13 A French colleague saw my pictures on Twitter and shared her experiences, so we need to tackle that in the Member States. a french colleague saw my pictures on twitter and shared her experiences so we need to tackle that in the member states. 28115 fine-tune [['ORG', 38, 7], ['NORP', 2, 6]] [['ORG', 38, 7], ['NORP', 2, 6]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:33:55_15 My young children buy things on the internet and I have more waste as a result. my young children buy things on the internet and i have more waste as a result. 28115 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_5 There is a tide of growing awareness and concern among people, businesses and governments about the enormity of plastic pollution. there is a tide of growing awareness and concern among people businesses and governments about the enormity of plastic pollution. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_3 The package the Commission adopted yesterday keeps us on this very positive track. the package the commission adopted yesterday keeps us on this very positive track. None fine-tune [['DATE', 35, 9]] [['DATE', 35, 9]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_9 Every second, approximately 700 kilos of plastic waste ends up in our oceans. If we go on this way, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by every second approximately seven hundred kilos of plastic waste ends up in our oceans. if we go on this way there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by. None fine-tune [['QUANTITY', 28, 9]] [['QUANTITY', 27, 19]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_27 We need the full support of this Parliament if we are to be successful. we need the full support of this parliament if we are to be successful. None fine-tune [['ORG', 33, 10]] [['ORG', 33, 10]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_18 Single use plastic items constitute 50 of litter found on EU beaches, and it is important that we significantly reduce the use of these products. single use plastic items constitute fifty of litter found on eu beaches and it is important that we significantly reduce the use of these products. None fine-tune [['GPE', 58, 2], ['CARDINAL', 36, 2]] [['GPE', 61, 2], ['CARDINAL', 36, 5]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_21 Also, we will continue our work to ban oxo plastics because these oxo plastics fragment to tiny pieces, exacerbating the micro plastics accumulation even more. also we will continue our work to ban oxo plastics because these oxo plastics fragment to tiny pieces exacerbating the micro plastics accumulation even more. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_10 2050. Micro plastics are found not just in our oceans but also in our water, in the water we drink, in the food we eat, and in the air we breathe. Also, the way we produce, use and dispose of plastics today is a threat to several economic sectors fisheries and tourism, to name two. two thousand and fifty micro plastics are found not just in our oceans but also in our water in the water we drink in the food we eat and in the air we breathe. also the way we produce use and dispose of plastics today is a threat to several economic sectors fisheries and tourism to name two. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 278, 3], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['CARDINAL', 289, 3], ['DATE', 0, 22]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_16 In the shorter term, we need to curb plastic waste and reduce the use of certain types of plastic. in the shorter term we need to curb plastic waste and reduce the use of certain types of plastic. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_14 It is therefore paramount that we address packaging as a priority. Our aim is that, by 2030, all plastic packaging placed on the EU market will be reusable or recyclable in a cost effective manner. it is therefore paramount that we address packaging as a priority. our aim is that by two thousand and thirty all plastic packaging placed on the eu market will be reusable or recyclable in a cost effective manner. None fine-tune [['GPE', 129, 2], ['DATE', 87, 4]] [['GPE', 146, 2], ['DATE', 86, 23]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_23 We will also develop additional measures to motivate those working on boats to bring the fishing gear to land and not dump it into the sea. we will also develop additional measures to motivate those working on boats to bring the fishing gear to land and not dump it into the sea. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_24 Since a significant part of plastic pollution comes from other parts of the world, we will need to work together with the rest of the world to make sure that we improve the situation. since a significant part of plastic pollution comes from other parts of the world we will need to work together with the rest of the world to make sure that we improve the situation. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_22 Together with this strategy, we adopted a new directive on port reception facilities, which goes a long way, ensuring that waste is brought back to land instead of being discharged at sea. together with this strategy we adopted a new directive on port reception facilities which goes a long way ensuring that waste is brought back to land instead of being discharged at sea. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_13 With this strategy, we aim to foster a new, sustainable and profitable plastics economy, with the design of products and other parts of the production chain taking into account re use and recycling needs. Plastic packaging accounts for about 60 of all plastic waste generated in Europe every year. with this strategy we aim to foster a new sustainable and profitable plastics economy with the design of products and other parts of the production chain taking into account re use and recycling needs. plastic packaging accounts for about sixty of all plastic waste generated in europe every year. None fine-tune [['LOC', 279, 6], ['CARDINAL', 242, 2]] [['LOC', 279, 6], ['CARDINAL', 239, 5]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_26 We have been a global leader on climate action and we can be a global leader here as well. we have been a global leader on climate action and we can be a global leader here as well. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_19 Micro plastics are another serious problem. micro plastics are another serious problem. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_20 We have launched a process to ban micro plastics that are intentionally added to products such as cosmetics, paints and detergents, and we can do that under the Reach framework. we have launched a process to ban micro plastics that are intentionally added to products such as cosmetics paints and detergents and we can do that under the reach framework. None fine-tune [['LAW', 161, 5]] [['LAW', 159, 5]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_6 in last year's special eurobarometer survey eighty four of european citizens said that they are worried about the impact of plastics on our environment. None fine-tune [] [['NORP', 59, 8], ['CARDINAL', 44, 11], ['DATE', 3, 9]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:50:49_4 The main element of this package is the Plastics Strategy for Europe. the main element of this package is the plastics strategy for europe. None fine-tune [['LOC', 62, 6]] [['LOC', 62, 6]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:55:23_5 It often seems to be forgotten that high levels of plastic recycling can only be achieved by improving the way plastics are produced and designed. it often seems to be forgotten that high levels of plastic recycling can only be achieved by improving the way plastics are produced and designed. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:55:23_20 And if we manage to set things right the world will follow us. It is always the case that good European policies are copied elsewhere, and that should be our goal, to have a global impact. and if we manage to set things right the world will follow us. it is always the case that good european policies are copied elsewhere and that should be our goal to have a global impact. None fine-tune [['NORP', 95, 8]] [['NORP', 95, 8]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:55:23_17 But plastic waste reduction depends not only on the recycling infrastructure, it can also be reduced by using more sustainable materials which could replace traditional plastic while offering the same functionalities. but plastic waste reduction depends not only on the recycling infrastructure it can also be reduced by using more sustainable materials which could replace traditional plastic while offering the same functionalities. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:55:23_9 In the EU, the uptake of recycled plastics in new products is low in the eu the uptake of recycled plastics in new products is low; None fine-tune [['GPE', 7, 2]] [['GPE', 7, 2]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:55:23_13 The intention is to stimulate investment in the sector. the intention is to stimulate investment in the sector. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:55:23_7 Plastics packaging today accounts for about 60 of all plastics waste generated in Europe every year. plastics packaging today accounts for about sixty of all plastics waste generated in europe every year. None fine-tune [['LOC', 82, 6], ['CARDINAL', 44, 2]] [['LOC', 85, 6], ['CARDINAL', 44, 5]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:55:23_1 According to the estimates only 5 of the value of plastic packaging materials remains in the economy, the rest goes to waste after a very short first use. according to the estimates only five of the value of plastic packaging materials remains in the economy the rest goes to waste after a very short first use. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 144, 5], ['CARDINAL', 32, 1]] [['ORDINAL', 146, 5], ['CARDINAL', 32, 4]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:55:23_6 The aim is that by 2030 all plastic packaging will be reusable and recyclable. This will be achieved by stimulating design for circularity, boosting recycled content and stimulating better separate waste collection. the aim is that by two thousand and thirty all plastic packaging will be reusable and recyclable. this will be achieved by stimulating design for circularity boosting recycled content and stimulating better separate waste collection. None fine-tune [['DATE', 19, 4]] [['DATE', 19, 23]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:55:23_8 It is therefore paramount that we address this as a priority. it is therefore paramount that we address this as a priority. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:55:23_12 In other words, our aim is, first, to create a truly well functioning single market for recyclable plastics, second to improve waste collection and, third, promote recycled plastics. in other words our aim is first to create a truly well functioning single market for recyclable plastics second to improve waste collection and third promote recycled plastics. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 149, 5], ['ORDINAL', 109, 6], ['ORDINAL', 28, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 144, 5], ['ORDINAL', 105, 6], ['ORDINAL', 26, 5]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:55:23_10 only around only around. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:55:23_16 This will create trust in the market and attract further investment and innovation in Europe. this will create trust in the market and attract further investment and innovation in europe. None fine-tune [['LOC', 86, 6]] [['LOC', 86, 6]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:55:23_18 Later this year the Commission will develop a strategic research innovation agenda for plastics. later this year the commission will develop a strategic research innovation agenda for plastics. None fine-tune [['DATE', 6, 9]] [['DATE', 6, 9]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-18:55:23_2 The annual bill accounts for up to EUR 105 billion. the annual bill accounts for up to eur one hundred and five billion. None fine-tune [['MONEY', 35, 15]] [['MONEY', 35, 32]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:52:55_1 This debate made me really happy, and I do believe that we can deliver. this debate made me really happy and i do believe that we can deliver. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:52:55_20 It's actually a good incentive for Europe to find solutions, sustainable solutions. How to deal with plastic waste. It puts pressure on us, but it also create incentives. it's actually a good incentive for europe to find solutions sustainable solutions. how to deal with plastic waste. it puts pressure on us but it also create incentives. None fine-tune [['LOC', 35, 6]] [['LOC', 35, 6]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:52:55_19 I must congratulate them. i must congratulate them. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:52:55_17 But even more money is available in private sector if the regulatory environment is right, and that's why we have to concentrate on this part of our work. Fourthly, on China. I must say that I could not blame China at all when they decided to but even more money is available in private sector if the regulatory environment is right and that's why we have to concentrate on this part of our work. fourthly on china. i must say that i could not blame china at all when they decided to None fine-tune [['GPE', 209, 5], ['GPE', 168, 5], ['ORDINAL', 155, 8]] [['GPE', 207, 5], ['GPE', 166, 5], ['ORDINAL', 154, 8]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:52:55_21 It will change the market, and this is what we need a sustainable market where profit is coming from more sustainable behaviour. it will change the market and this is what we need a sustainable market where profit is coming from more sustainable behaviour. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:52:55_14 So we have to encourage or empower consumers. so we have to encourage or empower consumers. None fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:04:40_3 If you are as old as I am, you can remember when there was not very much plastic around and life was very different. if you are as old as i am you can remember when there was not very much plastic around and life was very different. 96956 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:04:40_7 Perhaps, given where I stand in the Chamber and possibly a little bit my nationality, it will not come as a great surprise to you that I am not such a fan as the two previous speakers of the legislation. perhaps given where i stand in the chamber and possibly a little bit my nationality it will not come as a great surprise to you that i am not such a fan as the two previous speakers of the legislation. 96956 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:04:40_8 That is not to say that I do not think we need any of course we do, we do need a framework but I would like to make an appeal for that to be as light as possible in the sense of setting Member States' targets and allowing them to use their own best efforts to meet those. that is not to say that i do not think we need any of course we do we do need a framework but i would like to make an appeal for that to be as light as possible in the sense of setting member states' targets and allowing them to use their own best efforts to meet those. 96956 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:04:40_12 I can tell you that in the UK, where we have just banned microplastics, there was no resistance. i can tell you that in the uk where we have just banned microplastics there was no resistance. 96956 fine-tune [['GPE', 27, 2]] [['GPE', 27, 2]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:04:40_14 It is actually the functioning of the whole system that needs to be taken very seriously, so I thank you very much. it is actually the functioning of the whole system that needs to be taken very seriously so i thank you very much. 96956 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:18:39_2 I have spoken to both of you and I have to say I am satisfied that for the first time ever we are looking at the issue with a holistic perspective. i have spoken to both of you and i have to say i am satisfied that for the first time ever we are looking at the issue with a holistic perspective. 124970 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:18:39_3 It could be that I come from an island in the middle of the Mediterranean, and that makes me much more aware of the environmental and health problems that plastic waste brings. I think this is our opportunity to actually make sure that we put environment at the forefront, while also making sure that we get industry on board. it could be that i come from an island in the middle of the mediterranean and that makes me much more aware of the environmental and health problems that plastic waste brings. i think this is our opportunity to actually make sure that we put environment at the forefront while also making sure that we get industry on board. 124970 fine-tune [['LOC', 60, 13]] [['LOC', 60, 13]] 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:18:39_4 We need to make sure that we remain competitive and we do not let other continents run in front of us in the competitiveness stakes. we need to make sure that we remain competitive and we do not let other continents run in front of us in the competitiveness stakes. 124970 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:18:39_5 This is our opportunity because people are aware of the impact that plastic has, not only on our environment but also on our health. this is our opportunity because people are aware of the impact that plastic has not only on our environment but also on our health. 124970 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:06:56_2 So it is great to see that commitment from the Commission, and leafing through the strategy, I must say the analysis is very strong, the language is right and the intentions are very, very promising. so it is great to see that commitment from the commission and leafing through the strategy i must say the analysis is very strong the language is right and the intentions are very very promising. 96940 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:06:56_5 not only that, it is the only political body that can propose legislative proposals. not only that it is the only political body that can propose legislative proposals. 96940 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:06:56_7 I know some elements are technically difficult setting common standards for biodegradable plastics is not easy, and I know there's a huge scientific debate behind that. i know some elements are technically difficult setting common standards for biodegradable plastics is not easy and i know there's a huge scientific debate behind that. 96940 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:06:56_8 But there are many other elements that are much less complicated and that have already been considered by the Commission for years and years, even by previous commissioners. but there are many other elements that are much less complicated and that have already been considered by the commission for years and years even by previous commissioners. 96940 fine-tune None None 20180117-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180117-19:06:56_11 That has been done the around the world So concluding, I'm very happy with the strategy, but I had expected a little bit more on the legislative part. I know that your intention is to come forward with those, please do so during your mandate because if it is left to the next Commission we don't know if the same two vice presidents will still be still there. that has been done the around the world so concluding i'm very happy with the strategy but i had expected a little bit more on the legislative part. i know that your intention is to come forward with those please do so during your mandate because if it is left to the next commission we don't know if the same two vice presidents will still be still there. 96940 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 313, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 310, 3]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:33:53_2 I just want to mention two issues. i just want to mention two issues. 4529 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 23, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 23, 3]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:33:53_6 On faith schools, I fully support the right of parents to have their children educated within the principles of a particular faith, so long as that faith itself does not propagate discriminatory and prejudicial attitudes. on faith schools i fully support the right of parents to have their children educated within the principles of a particular faith so long as that faith itself does not propagate discriminatory and prejudicial attitudes. 4529 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:33:53_1 The woman refused a bank loan, the disabled person refused access to a building, the gay man refused accommodation, a black person barred from a club, and so on, should all be protected on the basis of similar principles. the woman refused a bank loan the disabled person refused access to a building the gay man refused accommodation a black person barred from a club and so on should all be protected on the basis of similar principles. 4529 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:33:53_7 but we must not condone the creation of ghettoes where only children of a specified faith are admitted to a school and others are excluded. the commission text allows discriminatory access and i am not persuaded that amendment fifty one resolves the problem. 4529 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 227, 9]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:33:53_5 It is important to be very firm about the preservation of freedom of speech, which is usefully stressed through a specific mention which is added by the Parliament. it is important to be very firm about the preservation of freedom of speech which is usefully stressed through a specific mention which is added by the parliament. 4529 fine-tune [['ORG', 153, 10]] [['ORG', 152, 10]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-17:38:01_16 Somebody of a different sexual orientation should be allowed to use any hotel room that they want to, and stay at any hotel when they go on holiday. somebody of a different sexual orientation should be allowed to use any hotel room that they want to and stay at any hotel when they go on holiday. 4541 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-17:38:01_21 We were founded on human rights and anti discrimination. we were founded on human rights and anti discrimination. 4541 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-17:38:01_18 People of a different religion should not be discriminated against. people of a different religion should not be discriminated against. 4541 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-17:38:01_7 That is why, in the own initiative report last year, I asked for a single directive to cover all areas that were not yet covered. that is why in the own initiative report last year i asked for a single directive to cover all areas that were not yet covered. 4541 fine-tune [['DATE', 42, 9]] [['DATE', 41, 9]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-17:38:01_3 Now, eventually, we have got to the situation where we are debating an anti discrimination directive, a possibility at long last that we might push through anti discrimination legislation on all grounds not covered disability, age, religion or belief, and sexual orientation. now eventually we have got to the situation where we are debating an anti discrimination directive a possibility at long last that we might push through anti discrimination legislation on all grounds not covered disability age religion or belief and sexual orientation. 4541 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-17:38:01_5 Let us just hope that we get that large majority. let us just hope that we get that large majority. 4541 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-17:38:01_14 Everyone should be treated equally across the everyone should be treated equally across the 4541 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-17:38:01_12 I know you have been doing a lot of work on this yourself. i know you have been doing a lot of work on this yourself. 4541 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-17:38:01_15 EU. A wheelchair user or a guide dog user should have free access anywhere within the European Union. eu. a wheelchair user or a guide dog user should have free access anywhere within the european union. 4541 fine-tune [['GPE', 86, 14], ['GPE', 0, 2]] [['GPE', 86, 14], ['GPE', 0, 2]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-17:38:01_22 Please vote for it. please vote for it. 4541 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-17:38:01_20 This is the bedrock of the European Union. this is the bedrock of the european union. 4541 fine-tune [['GPE', 27, 14]] [['GPE', 27, 14]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-17:38:01_19 I urge all of you who are thinking of voting against this, please do not. i urge all of you who are thinking of voting against this please do not. 4541 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-17:38:01_6 I have campaigned on disability and age for many years, but I was convinced quite some time ago that we could not leave anybody behind. We could not just go forward with a disability directive, and then an age directive, because I thought sexual orientation and religion would be left behind. i have campaigned on disability and age for many years but i was convinced quite some time ago that we could not leave anybody behind. we could not just go forward with a disability directive and then an age directive because i thought sexual orientation and religion would be left behind. 4541 fine-tune [['DATE', 40, 14]] [['DATE', 40, 14]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-17:38:01_17 All older people should have the right to have access to health care, whatever their age. all older people should have the right to have access to health care whatever their age. 4541 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:22:49_4 So I urge you, even now, to vote in favour and allow the Council of Ministers to do the right thing to make sure that it is absolutely proportionate and subsidiarity is respected. so i urge you even now to vote in favour and allow the council of ministers to do the right thing to make sure that it is absolutely proportionate and subsidiarity is respected. 4532 fine-tune [['ORG', 57, 20]] [['ORG', 55, 20]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:22:49_6 A determination that there would be no hierarchy of oppression. a determination that there would be no hierarchy of oppression. 4532 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:22:49_8 and to their voters as to why you believe some people should be treated differently from others, that they should not have equality. and to their voters as to why you believe some people should be treated differently from others that they should not have equality. 4532 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:22:49_9 I stand here fortunate, as a gay man and if I chose to be gay, is it not interesting that one obviously therefore chooses to be heterosexual? i stand here fortunate as a gay man and if i chose to be gay is it not interesting that one obviously therefore chooses to be heterosexual? 4532 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:22:49_10 fighting for equality, not just for gay men and lesbians and bisexuals and transgender people, but for people on the basis of their age, their religion, their belief, their gender, anything that is perceived to be different that could be used to take equality away from them. fighting for equality not just for gay men and lesbians and bisexuals and transgender people but for people on the basis of their age their religion their belief their gender anything that is perceived to be different that could be used to take equality away from them. 4532 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:22:49_11 I believe the litmus test of any civilised society is not how we treat a majority, which, interestingly, is made up of so many different minorities. i believe the litmus test of any civilised society is not how we treat a majority which interestingly is made up of so many different minorities. 4532 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:22:49_12 The litmus test of any civilised society, as people listening in the visitors' gallery will tell you, is not how we treat the majority, but how we treat the minorities, and, in that instance, some Member States are sadly lacking. the litmus test of any civilised society as people listening in the visitors' gallery will tell you is not how we treat the majority but how we treat the minorities and in that instance some member states are sadly lacking. 4532 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:22:49_13 Shakespeare said, rather brilliantly, the evil that men do lives on, the good is oft interred with their bones'. Look to yourself, imagine if it were you who was different who had a different religion, a different belief, a different age, a different sexual orientation would it be right shakespeare said rather brilliantly the evil that men do lives on the good is oft interred with their bones'. look to yourself imagine if it were you who was different who had a different religion a different belief a different age a different sexual orientation would it be right 4532 fine-tune [['PERSON', 0, 11]] [['PERSON', 0, 11]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:22:49_14 that you should have your human rights taken away from you? that you should have your human rights taken away from you? 4532 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:22:49_15 The answer has to be no'. the answer has to be no'. 4532 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:22:49_16 Now is the opportunity for the House to do that which is right and just and good. now is the opportunity for the house to do that which is right and just and good. 4532 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:43:32_0 Mr President, the Chair of our Committee, Mr Deprez, spoke for so many of us in this House when he said that this was not a report about sectional interests or a report of the Left, but a report by Mrs Buitenweg, which was full of thoughtfulness, sensitivity and compromise where people were concerned. mr president the chair of our committee mr deprez spoke for so many of us in this house when he said that this was not a report about sectional interests or a report of the left but a report by mrs buitenweg which was full of thoughtfulness sensitivity and compromise where people were concerned. 4519 fine-tune [['PERSON', 202, 9], ['PERSON', 45, 6]] [['PERSON', 198, 9], ['PERSON', 43, 6]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:43:32_1 The rapporteur has created a report which does not bind business or over regulate business, as we have seen in the long journey of the two previous directives the Race Equality Directive and the Employment Directive which, I would say to Mr Weber, has not bound or over regulated businesses in Germany or in my country. the rapporteur has created a report which does not bind business or over regulate business as we have seen in the long journey of the two previous directives the race equality directive and the employment directive which i would say to mr weber has not bound or over regulated businesses in germany or in my country. 4519 fine-tune [['GPE', 294, 7], ['PERSON', 241, 5], ['LAW', 195, 20], ['LAW', 163, 13], ['CARDINAL', 135, 3]] [['GPE', 291, 7], ['PERSON', 239, 5], ['LAW', 194, 20], ['LAW', 162, 23], ['CARDINAL', 134, 3]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:43:32_4 In the United Kingdom we have the Equality and Human Rights Commission, who recently supported the case of a European citizen Sharon Coleman, the mother of a disabled child who brought a case against her employer for disability discrimination by association, something fundamental to Mrs Buitenweg's report. in the united kingdom we have the equality and human rights commission who recently supported the case of a european citizen sharon coleman the mother of a disabled child who brought a case against her employer for disability discrimination by association something fundamental to mrs buitenweg's report. 4519 fine-tune [['PERSON', 288, 9], ['PERSON', 126, 14], ['NORP', 109, 8], ['ORG', 34, 36], ['GPE', 7, 14]] [['PERSON', 285, 9], ['PERSON', 125, 14], ['NORP', 108, 8], ['ORG', 34, 36], ['GPE', 7, 14]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:43:32_5 The European Court of Justice ruled in her favour and, as a result of this judgement, we have extended rights to Britain's carers people who care for disabled people. the european court of justice ruled in her favour and as a result of this judgement we have extended rights to britain's carers people who care for disabled people. 4519 fine-tune [['GPE', 113, 7], ['ORG', 4, 25]] [['GPE', 111, 7], ['ORG', 4, 25]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:43:32_6 I would say to people in this House that you will grow old, you may be disabled and you may care for somebody with a disability. i would say to people in this house that you will grow old you may be disabled and you may care for somebody with a disability. 4519 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:43:32_7 That is the reality for tens of millions of European citizens. that is the reality for tens of millions of european citizens. 4519 fine-tune [['NORP', 44, 8], ['CARDINAL', 24, 16]] [['NORP', 44, 8], ['CARDINAL', 24, 16]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:43:32_9 It is not about sectional interests or concerns about who is going to dominate one other section of society. it is not about sectional interests or concerns about who is going to dominate one other section of society. 4519 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 79, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 79, 3]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:43:32_10 I would say that this report is not Left or Right it is about fundamental rights. i would say that this report is not left or right it is about fundamental rights. 4519 fine-tune [['NORP', 44, 5], ['NORP', 36, 4]] [['NORP', 44, 5], ['NORP', 36, 4]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:43:32_11 As Mr Cashman said in his speech, people out there, before the European elections, will look to see whether we protected fundamental rights without doing anything bad to our businesses and our economy. as mr cashman said in his speech people out there before the european elections will look to see whether we protected fundamental rights without doing anything bad to our businesses and our economy. 4519 fine-tune [['NORP', 63, 8], ['PERSON', 6, 7]] [['NORP', 61, 8], ['PERSON', 6, 7]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:18:07_0 Mr President, I will be voting against this report and this proposed directive for three reasons. mr president i will be voting against this report and this proposed directive for three reasons. 28512 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 83, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 82, 5]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:18:07_1 First of all, I dissent from the belief that the EU, rather than national governments, should be legislating on these issues, believing every Member State is best placed to decide if it needs to strengthen such legislation. first of all i dissent from the belief that the eu rather than national governments should be legislating on these issues believing every member state is best placed to decide if it needs to strengthen such legislation. 28512 fine-tune [['GPE', 49, 2], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['GPE', 48, 2], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:18:07_2 If ever there was a subsidiarity issue, this should be it. if ever there was a subsidiarity issue this should be it. 28512 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:18:07_3 My second reason is that the new offence of harassment has the alarming prospect of, in fact, curbing the rights in respect of freedom of speech and freedom of religion, particularly for those who proclaim a Christian message. my second reason is that the new offence of harassment has the alarming prospect of in fact curbing the rights in respect of freedom of speech and freedom of religion particularly for those who proclaim a christian message. 28512 fine-tune [['NORP', 208, 9], ['ORDINAL', 3, 6]] [['NORP', 205, 9], ['ORDINAL', 3, 6]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:18:07_4 Christians preaching the gospel, particularly in a public place to people of other faiths who take offence and who claim it is an assault on their dignity, could be breaching this law. christians preaching the gospel particularly in a public place to people of other faiths who take offence and who claim it is an assault on their dignity could be breaching this law. 28512 fine-tune [['NORP', 0, 10]] [['NORP', 0, 10]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:18:07_6 The third reason is that the measures within the directive are disproportionate and inadequately balanced. the third reason is that the measures within the directive are disproportionate and inadequately balanced. 28512 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:18:07_7 It compels the Christian printer, for example, to accept an order to print material which offends his religious beliefs, whereas he should be free to conduct his business according to his conscience. it compels the christian printer for example to accept an order to print material which offends his religious beliefs whereas he should be free to conduct his business according to his conscience. 28512 fine-tune [['NORP', 15, 9]] [['NORP', 15, 9]] 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:18:07_8 Without essential balancing mechanisms, this directive will become an instrument which in fact creates discrimination. without essential balancing mechanisms this directive will become an instrument which in fact creates discrimination. 28512 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:59:10_3 I strongly believe that no person should ever be discriminated against on the basis of his or her religion or belief, disability or age. i strongly believe that no person should ever be discriminated against on the basis of his or her religion or belief disability or age. 28178 fine-tune None None 20090401-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090401-18:59:10_5 This help can come from us in different shapes and forms. this help can come from us in different shapes and forms. 28178 fine-tune None None 20171023-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20171023-17:27:40_1 The court made clear that data about European travellers cannot, in general, be retained for years by Canadian authorities. the court made clear that data about european travellers cannot in general be retained for years by canadian authorities. 96734 fine-tune [['NORP', 102, 8], ['DATE', 89, 9], ['NORP', 37, 8]] [['NORP', 100, 8], ['DATE', 87, 9], ['NORP', 37, 8]] 20171023-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20171023-17:27:40_2 but now with the entry exit system we would actually retain for years the personal data of canadians coming to europe i. e. we would be doing exactly the same to our counterparts and i really do not see how we could explain that to our canadian partners. 96734 fine-tune [] [['NORP', 236, 8], ['LOC', 111, 6], ['NORP', 91, 9], ['DATE', 60, 9]] 20171023-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20171023-17:27:40_3 Therefore, we have requested an independent legal analysis of the implications of the court decision, which we will publish tomorrow. therefore we have requested an independent legal analysis of the implications of the court decision which we will publish tomorrow. 96734 fine-tune [['DATE', 124, 8]] [['DATE', 122, 8]] 20171023-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20171023-17:27:40_4 That study says clearly that the entry exit system poses serious problems because the data retention periods are far too long and not justifiable, and because rules on access by law enforcement agencies are not specific enough and I think that we as Parliament should not adopt EU legislation that will likely be struck down again by the Court. that study says clearly that the entry exit system poses serious problems because the data retention periods are far too long and not justifiable and because rules on access by law enforcement agencies are not specific enough and i think that we as parliament should not adopt eu legislation that will likely be struck down again by the court. 96734 fine-tune [['GPE', 278, 2], ['ORG', 250, 10]] [['GPE', 277, 2], ['ORG', 249, 10]] 20171023-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20171023-17:20:30_1 Of course we know that this debate is crucial for us but we do not agree to change the order. of course we know that this debate is crucial for us but we do not agree to change the order. 124737 fine-tune None None 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:07:21_9 should be careful, because the negotiation on these amendments might delay the adoption of the decision, and we might consider not engaging in lengthy and complicated negotiations in the framework of this decision. Trialogue we should be careful because the negotiation on these amendments might delay the adoption of the decision and we might consider not engaging in lengthy and complicated negotiations in the framework of this decision. 36211 fine-tune None None 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:02:10_15 Parliament suggests, also, an increase in the ceilings of the EU guarantees to be used by the Bank. parliament suggests also an increase in the ceilings of the eu guarantees to be used by the bank. 96807 fine-tune [['GPE', 62, 2], ['ORG', 0, 10]] [['GPE', 60, 2], ['ORG', 0, 10]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:02:10_13 This should contribute to the efforts of the European Union partner countries to finance efforts to implement climate related policies. this should contribute to the efforts of the european union partner countries to finance efforts to implement climate related policies. 96807 fine-tune [['GPE', 45, 14]] [['GPE', 45, 14]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:02:10_22 We ask the European Investment Bank to develop a stronger capacity for assessing and reporting on development, environment, and the human rights aspects of their projects. we ask the european investment bank to develop a stronger capacity for assessing and reporting on development environment and the human rights aspects of their projects. 96807 fine-tune [['ORG', 11, 24]] [['ORG', 11, 24]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:02:10_20 Therefore, the EU has to make an additional effort to support the economies of the countries of the Western Balkans and North Africa, especially in these times. therefore the eu has to make an additional effort to support the economies of the countries of the western balkans and north africa especially in these times. 96807 fine-tune [['LOC', 120, 12], ['LOC', 100, 15], ['GPE', 15, 2]] [['LOC', 119, 12], ['LOC', 99, 15], ['GPE', 14, 2]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:02:10_5 With this decision, we shall start elaborating the common EU position with the Council. with this decision we shall start elaborating the common eu position with the council. 96807 fine-tune [['ORG', 79, 7], ['GPE', 58, 2]] [['ORG', 78, 7], ['GPE', 57, 2]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:02:10_17 Any increase in the ceilings means effectively a 9 contribution to the Guarantee Fund, but on the other hand this is an extremely good instrument creating leverage and attracting more funding institutions to the EIB projects. any increase in the ceilings means effectively a nine contribution to the guarantee fund but on the other hand this is an extremely good instrument creating leverage and attracting more funding institutions to the eib projects. 96807 fine-tune [['ORG', 212, 3], ['CARDINAL', 49, 1]] [['ORG', 214, 3], ['CARDINAL', 49, 4]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:02:10_11 The monitoring and reporting systems guarantee more transparency, better access to information and increased possibilities for the stakeholders to give their opinion at an early stage of the consideration of the projects. the monitoring and reporting systems guarantee more transparency better access to information and increased possibilities for the stakeholders to give their opinion at an early stage of the consideration of the projects. 96807 fine-tune None None 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:02:10_16 At first glance this is a very difficult decision, because it is extremely sensitive for the Member States. at first glance this is a very difficult decision because it is extremely sensitive for the member states. 96807 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 3, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 3, 5]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:02:10_21 This would not involve substantial costs, whereas the benefits of achieving the EU's objectives in these regions would be very high. this would not involve substantial costs whereas the benefits of achieving the eu's objectives in these regions would be very high. 96807 fine-tune [['GPE', 80, 2]] [['GPE', 79, 2]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:02:10_2 During that period we discussed many ideas and tried to listen to the opinions of many stakeholders. We held dozens of meetings, both outside and within Parliament, between the political groups working on the text. during that period we discussed many ideas and tried to listen to the opinions of many stakeholders. we held dozens of meetings both outside and within parliament between the political groups working on the text. 96807 fine-tune [['ORG', 153, 10], ['CARDINAL', 109, 6]] [['ORG', 152, 10], ['CARDINAL', 109, 6]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:02:10_4 Now we have a draft decision to be voted by Parliament which provides for more coordination between the European Investment Bank and the other EU bodies, for more transparency and stakeholder participation, and for a better monitoring and reporting system a decision that will improve the visibility of the impact of the bank's activities. now we have a draft decision to be voted by parliament which provides for more coordination between the european investment bank and the other eu bodies for more transparency and stakeholder participation and for a better monitoring and reporting system a decision that will improve the visibility of the impact of the bank's activities. 96807 fine-tune [['GPE', 143, 2], ['ORG', 104, 24], ['ORG', 44, 10]] [['GPE', 143, 2], ['ORG', 104, 24], ['ORG', 44, 10]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:02:10_6 The draft decision preserves the very successful profile of the European Investment Bank as a top rated financial institution and investment bank. At the same time, being an EU institution, the European Investment Bank is expected to contribute better to the goals of the Union through its specific means and tools. the draft decision preserves the very successful profile of the european investment bank as a top rated financial institution and investment bank. at the same time being an eu institution the european investment bank is expected to contribute better to the goals of the union through its specific means and tools. 96807 fine-tune [['GPE', 272, 5], ['ORG', 194, 24], ['GPE', 174, 2], ['ORG', 64, 24]] [['GPE', 270, 5], ['ORG', 192, 24], ['GPE', 173, 2], ['ORG', 64, 24]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:35:00_0 mr president the european investment bank uses public funds from the nations of europe to guarantee loans either to financial intermediaries or to the ultimate recipients in seventy four countries. 96954 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 174, 12], ['LOC', 80, 6], ['ORG', 17, 24]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:35:00_2 In particular, in the case of EIB lending which is meant to go to SMEs via intermediary banks, the public still does not know where the money is going. in particular in the case of eib lending which is meant to go to smes via intermediary banks the public still does not know where the money is going. 96954 fine-tune [['ORG', 30, 3]] [['ORG', 29, 3]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:35:00_1 When compared to other international institutions performing similar functions, the EIB's reputation is not one of transparency, and the public disclosure policy still does not cover appraisal reports. when compared to other international institutions performing similar functions the eib's reputation is not one of transparency and the public disclosure policy still does not cover appraisal reports. 96954 fine-tune [['ORG', 84, 3]] [['ORG', 83, 3]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:15:59_0 Mr President, up to now the professionals who run the European Investment Bank have operated the Bank with a culture of financial probity. mr president up to now the professionals who run the european investment bank have operated the bank with a culture of financial probity. 96958 fine-tune [['ORG', 54, 24]] [['ORG', 53, 24]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:15:59_2 However, what this report aims to do is to dilute the professional culture of the European Investment Bank and expand its remit to encompass a series of policy objectives. however what this report aims to do is to dilute the professional culture of the european investment bank and expand its remit to encompass a series of policy objectives. 96958 fine-tune [['ORG', 82, 24]] [['ORG', 81, 24]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:15:59_3 The Commissioner made this very clear. the commissioner made this very clear. 96958 fine-tune None None 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:15:59_4 A relaxation of the commercial criteria on which the Bank has operated up to now will inevitably result in the guarantee being called on. a relaxation of the commercial criteria on which the bank has operated up to now will inevitably result in the guarantee being called on. 96958 fine-tune None None 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:15:59_5 Now this will cost the taxpayer, and I have to question, once again, whether the hard pressed taxpayers of Europe and the UK really want their money to be used to advance purely political objectives outside the EU? now this will cost the taxpayer and i have to question once again whether the hard pressed taxpayers of europe and the uk really want their money to be used to advance purely political objectives outside the eu? 96958 fine-tune [['GPE', 211, 2], ['GPE', 122, 2], ['LOC', 107, 6]] [['GPE', 208, 2], ['GPE', 119, 2], ['LOC', 104, 6]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:30:26_0 Mr President, when guaranteeing loans of this kind for projects inside or, indeed, outside the EU, we need to remember that they are not without financial consequences. mr president when guaranteeing loans of this kind for projects inside or indeed outside the eu we need to remember that they are not without financial consequences. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 95, 2]] [['GPE', 92, 2]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:30:26_1 While it may seem like a good way of making EU money go further, we must be very careful to ensure that the appropriate risk management controls are in place to manage these kinds of loans and the balance sheet implications they pose. while it may seem like a good way of making eu money go further we must be very careful to ensure that the appropriate risk management controls are in place to manage these kinds of loans and the balance sheet implications they pose. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 44, 2]] [['GPE', 44, 2]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:30:26_2 As parliamentarians we need to be fully aware of the liabilities to which we are exposing the EU budget and, therefore, Member States' budgets. as parliamentarians we need to be fully aware of the liabilities to which we are exposing the eu budget and therefore member states' budgets. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 94, 2]] [['GPE', 94, 2]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:30:26_3 Oversight systems and transparency will be crucial when using the balance sheet for leverage, as has been shown by the financial crisis, where banks were not always fully aware of the extent of their liabilities. oversight systems and transparency will be crucial when using the balance sheet for leverage as has been shown by the financial crisis where banks were not always fully aware of the extent of their liabilities. 96920 fine-tune None None 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:30:26_4 We must learn the lessons from the finance industry and be sure that we know precisely what the EU is guaranteeing and what appropriate levels of democratic oversight are being maintained. we must learn the lessons from the finance industry and be sure that we know precisely what the eu is guaranteeing and what appropriate levels of democratic oversight are being maintained. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 96, 2]] [['GPE', 96, 2]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:30:26_5 Fundamentally, we must be sure that those individuals at the EIB and the Commission who are tasked with managing these financial products and making such wide ranging decisions have the appropriate expertise to manage what they are dealing with. fundamentally we must be sure that those individuals at the eib and the commission who are tasked with managing these financial products and making such wide ranging decisions have the appropriate expertise to manage what they are dealing with. 96920 fine-tune [['ORG', 61, 3]] [['ORG', 60, 3]] 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-10:30:26_7 We need to spend it carefully. we need to spend it carefully. 96920 fine-tune None None 20110217-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110217-11:05:52_3 It is a very stable financial institution and all the amendments that we tabled were targeted at keeping its stability on the market. it is a very stable financial institution and all the amendments that we tabled were targeted at keeping its stability on the market. 96807 fine-tune None None 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-23:03:39_20 We are committed to working on measures to boost cyber security in the financial sector, and in particular we support facilitating the exchange of sensitive information between banks to prevent cyber attacks while, of course, protecting the use of personal data. we are committed to working on measures to boost cyber security in the financial sector and in particular we support facilitating the exchange of sensitive information between banks to prevent cyber attacks while of course protecting the use of personal data. None fine-tune None None 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-23:03:39_17 We are committed to working with the Parliament and Council to take this forward. we are committed to working with the parliament and council to take this forward. None fine-tune [['ORG', 52, 7], ['ORG', 37, 10]] [['ORG', 52, 7], ['ORG', 37, 10]] 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-23:03:39_1 It provides an excellent overview of how much has been achieved since the financial crisis and clearly identifies much of what remains to be done. it provides an excellent overview of how much has been achieved since the financial crisis and clearly identifies much of what remains to be done. None fine-tune None None 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-23:03:39_7 It should now be possible to support a better use of bank capital and liquidity resources across the Banking Union. it should now be possible to support a better use of bank capital and liquidity resources across the banking union. None fine-tune [['ORG', 101, 13]] [['ORG', 101, 13]] 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-23:03:39_21 These are just some of the areas that struck me in your report. these are just some of the areas that struck me in your report. None fine-tune None None 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-22:58:58_12 The backstop should be fiscally neutral over the medium term. There is another set of issues which will not be part of the current negotiations on the banking package because global guidance is needed there. the backstop should be fiscally neutral over the medium term. there is another set of issues which will not be part of the current negotiations on the banking package because global guidance is needed there. 96779 fine-tune None None 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-22:58:58_16 In the case of the prudential treatment of sovereign debt, we would like to better reflect the risks involved, and we also hope, with the differentiated capital treatment, to incentivise diversification of exposures across sovereigns. in the case of the prudential treatment of sovereign debt we would like to better reflect the risks involved and we also hope with the differentiated capital treatment to incentivise diversification of exposures across sovereigns. 96779 fine-tune None None 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-22:58:58_10 The current solution, credit lines between national governments and the ESM, is not sufficient to overcome the banks' sovereign vicious circle and do away with the bailouts. the current solution credit lines between national governments and the esm is not sufficient to overcome the banks' sovereign vicious circle and do away with the bailouts. 96779 fine-tune [['ORG', 72, 3]] [['ORG', 71, 3]] 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-22:58:58_4 The recommendations of the report concern all the pillars of the Banking Union, the supervision resolution and deposit insurance, and it looks into a variety of issues. the recommendations of the report concern all the pillars of the banking union the supervision resolution and deposit insurance and it looks into a variety of issues. 96779 fine-tune [['ORG', 65, 13]] [['ORG', 65, 13]] 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-22:58:58_2 We also have legacy issues to deal with, such as non performing loans. we also have legacy issues to deal with such as non performing loans. 96779 fine-tune None None 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-22:58:58_6 The report has become a helpful stock—taking exercise before handing over to the colleagues leading the legislative discussions. the report has become a helpful stocktaking exercise before handing over to the colleagues leading the legislative discussions. 96779 fine-tune None None 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-22:58:58_8 However, there are also broader issues in this report which will not be dealt with in the current Commission banking package. however there are also broader issues in this report which will not be dealt with in the current commission banking package. 96779 fine-tune None None 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-22:58:58_9 I am especially thinking of the fiscal backstop. It needs to be done, and actually there is agreement to establish it. i am especially thinking of the fiscal backstop. it needs to be done and actually there is agreement to establish it. 96779 fine-tune None None 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-22:58:58_7 I hope the messages will be taken into account and will feed into legislative debates. i hope the messages will be taken into account and will feed into legislative debates. 96779 fine-tune None None 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-22:58:58_3 What I intended to do with this report was to give a critical overview of the challenges we are facing, while not pre empting the outcome of the legislative discussions on EDIS, as well as on the new banking package that amends CRR CRD, BRRD and the Single Resolution Mechanism regulation. what i intended to do with this report was to give a critical overview of the challenges we are facing while not pre empting the outcome of the legislative discussions on edis as well as on the new banking package that amends crr crd brrd and the single resolution mechanism regulation. 96779 fine-tune [['LAW', 250, 27], ['LAW', 237, 4], ['LAW', 232, 3], ['LAW', 228, 3], ['LAW', 172, 4]] [['LAW', 247, 27], ['LAW', 234, 4], ['LAW', 230, 3], ['LAW', 226, 3], ['LAW', 171, 4]] 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-22:58:58_17 This has to be balanced with the need to keep some kind of safe asset to retain a benchmark for price formation on our financial markets, and not to procyclically penalise financially fragile governments. To conclude, let us not forget that with the UK out of the Union, all Member States except Denmark are committed to joining the euro in the future, so we should encourage those countries to see the benefits of joining the Banking Union and of benefiting through Banking Union membership from participation in the decision sharing mechanism between home and host countries that we have established for the resolution of banks. this has to be balanced with the need to keep some kind of safe asset to retain a benchmark for price formation on our financial markets and not to procyclically penalise financially fragile governments. to conclude let us not forget that with the uk out of the union all member states except denmark are committed to joining the euro in the future so we should encourage those countries to see the benefits of joining the banking union and of benefiting through banking union membership from participation in the decision sharing mechanism between home and host countries that we have established for the resolution of banks. 96779 fine-tune [['ORG', 467, 13], ['ORG', 427, 13], ['GPE', 296, 7], ['GPE', 264, 5], ['GPE', 250, 2]] [['ORG', 463, 13], ['ORG', 423, 13], ['GPE', 293, 7], ['GPE', 262, 5], ['GPE', 248, 2]] 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-22:58:58_15 We need to balance the creation of a level playing field between small and large banks and the transparency and comparability of capital requirements, with the need for risk sensitivity and the possibility to use specific information from banks that can bring useful refinement to the model. we need to balance the creation of a level playing field between small and large banks and the transparency and comparability of capital requirements with the need for risk sensitivity and the possibility to use specific information from banks that can bring useful refinement to the model. 96779 fine-tune None None 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-23:18:16_6 Is MPS actually solvent? is mps actually solvent? 124986 fine-tune [['ORG', 3, 3]] [['ORG', 3, 3]] 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-23:18:16_10 and we need finally to step up and address the too big to fail' problem by introducing bank structural reform that actually separates commercial and investment banking. and we need finally to step up and address the too big to fail' problem by introducing bank structural reform that actually separates commercial and investment banking. 124986 fine-tune None None 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-23:18:16_11 Otherwise we are set to repeat history, and it will be the ordinary, decent families of Europe who will again pay the price. otherwise we are set to repeat history and it will be the ordinary decent families of europe who will again pay the price. 124986 fine-tune [['LOC', 88, 6]] [['LOC', 86, 6]] 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-23:18:16_3 In recent months, we have seen and heard the first real test of the new rules on bank recovery and resolution in the Italian banking crisis. in recent months we have seen and heard the first real test of the new rules on bank recovery and resolution in the italian banking crisis. 124986 fine-tune [['NORP', 117, 7], ['ORDINAL', 45, 5], ['DATE', 0, 16]] [['NORP', 116, 7], ['ORDINAL', 44, 5], ['DATE', 0, 16]] 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-23:18:16_9 we need to address the bad loan problem by ending the savage austerity agenda championed by this Commission we need to address the bad loan problem by ending the savage austerity agenda championed by this commission; 124986 fine-tune None None 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-23:18:16_7 If not, it does not qualify for public assistance. if not it does not qualify for public assistance. 124986 fine-tune None None 20170214-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170214-23:31:52_1 to the importance of having a robust and stable financial system, while at the same time ensuring that banks are able to play their role in lending to the wider economy to support growth and jobs. to the importance of having a robust and stable financial system while at the same time ensuring that banks are able to play their role in lending to the wider economy to support growth and jobs. None fine-tune None None 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_17 It is also committed to fostering self regulatory solutions by looking at the possibility of setting up an EU trust mark for e commerce to complement a code of online rights. it is also committed to fostering self regulatory solutions by looking at the possibility of setting up an eu trust mark for e commerce to complement a code of online rights. 1472 fine-tune [['GPE', 107, 2]] [['GPE', 107, 2]] 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_11 We can do this by harmonising rules, for example, on consumer contracts, and we can streamline procedures to make them less costly for businesses conducting cross border transactions, for example, concerning waste management fees, copyright levies, VAT reporting obligations and invoicing. we can do this by harmonising rules for example on consumer contracts and we can streamline procedures to make them less costly for businesses conducting cross border transactions for example concerning waste management fees copyright levies vat reporting obligations and invoicing. 1472 fine-tune None None 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_20 We will explore how best to improve ADR in the EU and come forward with a proposal for an EU wide online dispute resolution system for e commerce transactions by we will explore how best to improve adr in the eu and come forward with a proposal for an eu wide online dispute resolution system for e commerce transactions by. 1472 fine-tune [['GPE', 90, 2], ['GPE', 47, 2]] [['GPE', 90, 2], ['GPE', 47, 2]] 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_19 Alternative dispute resolution, as mentioned in the report, can provide low cost, simple and quick redress for consumers shopping on the Internet. alternative dispute resolution as mentioned in the report can provide low cost simple and quick redress for consumers shopping on the internet. 1472 fine-tune None None 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_22 As part of the consumer protection committee, national authorities regularly cooperate to stamp out unlawful practices on the Internet. as part of the consumer protection committee national authorities regularly cooperate to stamp out unlawful practices on the internet. 1472 fine-tune [['ORG', 15, 29]] [['ORG', 15, 29]] 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_8 Many of the points raised are addressed in various policy domains, including the digital agenda. many of the points raised are addressed in various policy domains including the digital agenda. 1472 fine-tune None None 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_24 Earlier this month, we launched an in depth study of e commerce. earlier this month we launched an in depth study of e commerce. 1472 fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 18]] [['DATE', 0, 18]] 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_15 We can also make it easier for citizens and companies to interact with national administrations by setting up one stop shops. we can also make it easier for citizens and companies to interact with national administrations by setting up one stop shops. 1472 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 110, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 110, 3]] 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_13 We will make consumers' lives easier by enforcing EU legislation, in particular, in relation to the Services Directive, which prohibits geographical discrimination against consumers. we will make consumers' lives easier by enforcing eu legislation in particular in relation to the services directive which prohibits geographical discrimination against consumers. 1472 fine-tune [['LAW', 100, 18], ['GPE', 50, 2]] [['LAW', 98, 18], ['GPE', 50, 2]] 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_6 Addressing the obstacles that citizens face in the online world can go a long way towards turning the promise of an integrated internal market into a reality. addressing the obstacles that citizens face in the online world can go a long way towards turning the promise of an integrated internal market into a reality. 1472 fine-tune None None 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_7 So what can we do to fill the gaps in the internal market and make e commerce work better? The Commission will reflect carefully on its response to the report. so what can we do to fill the gaps in the internal market and make e commerce work better? the commission will reflect carefully on its response to the report. 1472 fine-tune None None 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_23 The Commission also monitors the e commerce market through its yearly consumer markets scoreboard. the commission also monitors the e commerce market through its yearly consumer markets scoreboard. 1472 fine-tune None None 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_25 At the beginning of 2011, a communication will be dedicated to the evaluation of the application of the e Commerce Directive and will reflect on its better enforcement. at the beginning of two thousand and eleven a communication will be dedicated to the evaluation of the application of the e commerce directive and will reflect on its better enforcement. 1472 fine-tune [['DATE', 3, 21]] [['DATE', 3, 40]] 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_21 2012. We also intend to ensure that consumers in mass claim situations across the EU are able to obtain compensation. Proposals for ADR and collective redress are also planned for the end of 2011. Knowing that public authorities are working together to keep a close watch on the internal market is a foundation for creating confidence. two thousand and twelve we also intend to ensure that consumers in mass claim situations across the eu are able to obtain compensation. proposals for adr and collective redress are also planned for the end of. two thousand and eleven knowing that public authorities are working together to keep a close watch on the internal market is a foundation for creating confidence. 1472 fine-tune [['DATE', 191, 4], ['GPE', 82, 2], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['DATE', 210, 23], ['GPE', 100, 2], ['DATE', 0, 23]] 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_3 Most consumers have first hand experience of the internal market when shopping online. most consumers have first hand experience of the internal market when shopping online. 1472 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 20, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 20, 5]] 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_16 The Commission has set up a dedicated group of Commissioners for the digital agenda to ensure a joined up approach to policy making on digital issues. the commission has set up a dedicated group of commissioners for the digital agenda to ensure a joined up approach to policy making on digital issues. 1472 fine-tune None None 20100920-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100920-21:59:00_10 First, we need to make life easier and simpler for both consumers and businesses. first we need to make life easier and simpler for both consumers and businesses. 1472 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-18:22:05_25 In addition, the Council will be concerned with the review of the Late Payment Directive, which is now being prepared and which is to ensure that small and medium sized enterprises are paid in time for all business transactions. in addition the council will be concerned with the review of the late payment directive which is now being prepared and which is to ensure that small and medium sized enterprises are paid in time for all business transactions. 95116 fine-tune [['LAW', 66, 22], ['ORG', 17, 7]] [['LAW', 65, 22], ['ORG', 16, 7]] 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-18:22:05_16 especially the SMEs. especially the smes. 95116 fine-tune None None 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-18:22:05_11 Secondly, conclusions from the Commission communication entitled Towards world class clusters in the European Union implementing the broad based innovation strategy'. secondly conclusions from the commission communication entitled towards world class clusters in the european union implementing the broad based innovation strategy'. 95116 fine-tune [['GPE', 101, 14], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['GPE', 100, 14], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-18:53:41_2 We will ensure that these are the three priorities energy, external relations and the economy which are fully integrated and interconnected and focus on the concrete initiative this is one of them. we will ensure that these are the three priorities energy external relations and the economy which are fully integrated and interconnected and focus on the concrete initiative; this is one of them. 95116 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 185, 3], ['CARDINAL', 34, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 185, 3], ['CARDINAL', 34, 5]] 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-18:53:41_9 that will take place in Prague in early May. that will take place in prague in early may. 95116 fine-tune [['DATE', 34, 10], ['GPE', 24, 6]] [['DATE', 34, 9], ['GPE', 24, 6]] 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-18:43:56_9 Therefore, the Czech Presidency will ensure that work continues intensively over the coming months. therefore the czech presidency will ensure that work continues intensively over the coming months. 95116 fine-tune [['DATE', 85, 13], ['NORP', 15, 5]] [['DATE', 84, 13], ['NORP', 14, 5]] 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-18:34:52_14 Although the Presidency is well aware of the obstacles that exist on the way toward successful completion of the whole process, it will undoubtedly seek to give an effect to these commitments by working on the renewal of discussions on the DDA as soon as the conditions allow. although the presidency is well aware of the obstacles that exist on the way toward successful completion of the whole process it will undoubtedly seek to give an effect to these commitments by working on the renewal of discussions on the dda as soon as the conditions allow. 95116 fine-tune [['LAW', 240, 3]] [['LAW', 239, 3]] 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-18:34:52_12 Therefore, despite the fact that no conclusion was possible by the end of 2008, the Council remains fully committed to the multilateral trade system, as well as to the conclusion of an ambitious, balanced and comprehensive outcome of the WTO Doha Round. therefore despite the fact that no conclusion was possible by the end of two thousand and eight the council remains fully committed to the multilateral trade system as well as to the conclusion of an ambitious balanced and comprehensive outcome of the wto doha round. 95116 fine-tune [['EVENT', 242, 10], ['ORG', 238, 3], ['ORG', 84, 7], ['DATE', 67, 11]] [['EVENT', 256, 10], ['ORG', 252, 3], ['ORG', 100, 7], ['DATE', 66, 29]] 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-18:34:52_11 in particular for developing countries, due to the development oriented character of this round. in particular for developing countries due to the development oriented character of this round. 95116 fine-tune None None 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-18:34:52_13 This is even more important given the current economic and financial situation. this is even more important given the current economic and financial situation. 95116 fine-tune None None 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-18:34:52_6 Moreover, in the light of the current political and economic development, the European Council in mid December last year stated in its conclusions that it endorsed the objective of arriving this year, within the WTO, at an agreement on the modalities leading to the conclusion of the Doha moreover in the light of the current political and economic development the european council in mid december last year stated in its conclusions that it endorsed the objective of arriving this year within the wto at an agreement on the modalities leading to the conclusion of the doha 95116 fine-tune [['GPE', 284, 4], ['ORG', 212, 3], ['DATE', 190, 9], ['DATE', 98, 22], ['ORG', 78, 16]] [['GPE', 280, 4], ['ORG', 209, 3], ['DATE', 188, 9], ['DATE', 96, 22], ['ORG', 76, 16]] 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-18:41:24_10 So we are all hoping for that. so we are all hoping for that. 95116 fine-tune None None 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-19:04:19_6 But now I have to respond to this question. but now i have to respond to this question. 95116 fine-tune None None 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-19:04:19_8 I can assure you that the ratification process of the framework convention in the Czech Republic is in progress. i can assure you that the ratification process of the framework convention in the czech republic is in progress. 95116 fine-tune [['GPE', 82, 14]] [['GPE', 82, 14]] 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-19:08:27_3 We all agree they need all the help they can get nicotine replacement therapies etc. we all agree they need all the help they can get nicotine replacement therapies etc. 4382 fine-tune None None 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-19:08:27_4 But we must recognise the damage that passive smoking does to those who do not enjoy smoking, so please do not feel personally under the spotlight here. but we must recognise the damage that passive smoking does to those who do not enjoy smoking so please do not feel personally under the spotlight here. 4382 fine-tune None None 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-19:08:27_5 Could you guarantee me then that, before the end of the Czech Presidency, you will have ratified the framework convention yes or no? It would be extremely important if you could give me guarantees on that. could you guarantee me then that before the end of the czech presidency you will have ratified the framework convention yes or no? it would be extremely important if you could give me guarantees on that. 4382 fine-tune [['NORP', 56, 5]] [['NORP', 55, 5]] 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-19:10:01_5 I am now fighting in my country for the earliest possible ratification of the Lisbon Treaty. i am now fighting in my country for the earliest possible ratification of the lisbon treaty. 95116 fine-tune [['LAW', 78, 13]] [['LAW', 78, 13]] 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-18:50:26_3 One is housing and energy efficiency. The second one is nuclear energy, but I know this is a sensitive issue for some Member States. one is housing and energy efficiency. the second one is nuclear energy but i know this is a sensitive issue for some member states. 95116 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 49, 3], ['ORDINAL', 42, 6], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 49, 3], ['ORDINAL', 42, 6], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20090204-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090204-18:40:41_0 I would like to ask the Minister if his attention has been drawn to the protectionist elements in the plan for recovery in the United States, particularly as put forward by members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and if he has, on behalf of the Council, communicated the concern of the European Union to the American Administration about this. i would like to ask the minister if his attention has been drawn to the protectionist elements in the plan for recovery in the united states particularly as put forward by members of the house of representatives and the senate and if he has on behalf of the council communicated the concern of the european union to the american administration about this. 28112 fine-tune [['NORP', 324, 8], ['GPE', 302, 14], ['ORG', 261, 7], ['ORG', 221, 6], ['ORG', 188, 24], ['GPE', 127, 13]] [['PERSON', 320, 8], ['GPE', 298, 14], ['ORG', 258, 7], ['ORG', 220, 6], ['ORG', 187, 24], ['GPE', 127, 13]] 20170403-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170403-22:28:16_1 The Commission welcomes the agreement reached between the two co—legislators on our proposal concerning the recast of the regulation on characteristics for fishing vessels. the commission welcomes the agreement reached between the two colegislators on our proposal concerning the recast of the regulation on characteristics for fishing vessels. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 58, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 58, 3]] 20170403-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170403-22:29:50_2 For that reason the concerns, especially, of our coastal communities and their mainly small vessels fishing within quota, have to be taken into consideration, and for that reason the concerns especially of our coastal communities and their mainly small vessels fishing within quota have to be taken into consideration and 96668 fine-tune None None 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_13 I invite you and Parliament to resist these attempts, because they would weaken the compromise that you have been able to reach. i invite you and parliament to resist these attempts because they would weaken the compromise that you have been able to reach. 1185 fine-tune [['ORG', 17, 10]] [['ORG', 17, 10]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_15 instead of referring matters to the individual infrastructure managers, which cover only national sections of each corridor. instead of referring matters to the individual infrastructure managers which cover only national sections of each corridor. 1185 fine-tune None None 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_24 15. Priority rules for trains are not something the Commission will ever want to decide from Brussels. Freight traffic is systemically discriminated against today because passenger traffic always has priority, even in cases of disturbance. fifteen priority rules for trains are not something the commission will ever want to decide from brussels. freight traffic is systemically discriminated against today because passenger traffic always has priority even in cases of disturbance. 1185 fine-tune [['GPE', 93, 8], ['CARDINAL', 0, 2]] [['GPE', 97, 8], ['CARDINAL', 0, 7]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_22 Some have gone as far as saying that, with this regulation, the Commission wants to give priority to freight trains over passenger trains, thus threatening the efficient provision of rail passenger services, in particular at regional and local level. some have gone as far as saying that with this regulation the commission wants to give priority to freight trains over passenger trains thus threatening the efficient provision of rail passenger services in particular at regional and local level. 1185 fine-tune None None 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_20 The infrastructure managers have the responsibility to predefine capacity. the infrastructure managers have the responsibility to predefine capacity. 1185 fine-tune None None 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_19 So it is not a supranational body, but it is a tool which speeds up and simplifies, in a very transparent and non discriminatory manner, the path allocation process. so it is not a supranational body but it is a tool which speeds up and simplifies in a very transparent and non discriminatory manner the path allocation process. 1185 fine-tune None None 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_11 The Commission considers that the compromise obtained during the negotiation is balanced and that the general objectives of the Commission's proposals are duly taken into account. the commission considers that the compromise obtained during the negotiation is balanced and that the general objectives of the commission's proposals are duly taken into account. 1185 fine-tune None None 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_17 Let me emphasise that the one stop shop is a joint body set up or designated by the management board of each corridor its function is that of a coordination tool. let me emphasise that the one stop shop is a joint body set up or designated by the management board of each corridor its function is that of a coordination tool. 1185 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 26, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 26, 3]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_6 These corridors link the main industrial regions of Europe, where the most substantive flow of goods originates and terminates along the main international axes. these corridors link the main industrial regions of europe where the most substantive flow of goods originates and terminates along the main international axes. 1185 fine-tune [['LOC', 52, 6]] [['LOC', 52, 6]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_8 These include cooperation between rail infrastructure managers, reliability of infrastructure capacities allocated to the corridors, good coordination between rail infrastructure management and goods terminal management, and non discriminatory access to these corridors for all operators. these include cooperation between rail infrastructure managers reliability of infrastructure capacities allocated to the corridors good coordination between rail infrastructure management and goods terminal management and non discriminatory access to these corridors for all operators. 1185 fine-tune None None 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_4 Good quality rail infrastructure across borders is an essential condition for the competitiveness of many rail freight market segments, and it is primordial if rail wants to compete with other modes of transport. good quality rail infrastructure across borders is an essential condition for the competitiveness of many rail freight market segments and it is primordial if rail wants to compete with other modes of transport. 1185 fine-tune None None 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_2 Notwithstanding the adverse economic cycle we are in, there are some clear lessons to be learned how to revitalise the rail freight sector, because rail freight transport is primarily international, and an indisputable factor in its success is the availability of good quality rail infrastructure at the European level. notwithstanding the adverse economic cycle we are in there are some clear lessons to be learned how to revitalise the rail freight sector because rail freight transport is primarily international and an indisputable factor in its success is the availability of good quality rail infrastructure at the european level. 1185 fine-tune [['NORP', 304, 8]] [['NORP', 301, 8]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_5 This also explains why the Commission proposed, at the end of 2008, the development of a European rail network for competitive freight based on freight corridors. this also explains why the commission proposed at the end of two thousand and eight the development of a european rail network for competitive freight based on freight corridors. 1185 fine-tune [['NORP', 89, 8], ['DATE', 51, 15]] [['NORP', 105, 8], ['DATE', 50, 33]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_9 The Council's position at first reading maintains the basic principle put forward in the Commission's original proposal but waters down some of the elements. the council's position at first reading maintains the basic principle put forward in the commission's original proposal but waters down some of the elements. 1185 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 26, 5], ['ORG', 4, 7]] [['ORDINAL', 26, 5], ['ORG', 4, 7]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_7 The legislative proposal to which your attention is drawn today contains decisive elements which favour this development of high quality rail infrastructure at international level. the legislative proposal to which your attention is drawn today contains decisive elements which favour this development of high quality rail infrastructure at international level. 1185 fine-tune [['DATE', 58, 5]] [['DATE', 58, 5]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_1 Now we are at the end of the second reading, and the Commission would like to reaffirm once again and in the strongest possible terms the political and industrial importance of the subject on which Parliament has to decide. now we are at the end of the second reading and the commission would like to reaffirm once again and in the strongest possible terms the political and industrial importance of the subject on which parliament has to decide. 1185 fine-tune [['ORG', 198, 10], ['ORDINAL', 29, 6]] [['ORG', 197, 10], ['ORDINAL', 29, 6]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_10 The TRAN Committee has reintroduced, at second reading, important amendments which strengthen the regulation, and they bring back the original Commission proposal. the tran committee has reintroduced at second reading important amendments which strengthen the regulation and they bring back the original commission proposal. 1185 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 40, 6], ['ORG', 4, 14]] [['ORDINAL', 39, 6], ['ORG', 4, 14]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_16 But, of course, the one stop shop is limited to catalogue or reserve capacity that is, the capacity which the infrastructure managers themselves have already decided to set aside for freight trains. Corridor managers have also several options as to the way in which the one stop shop should be established. but of course the one stop shop is limited to catalogue or reserve capacity that is the capacity which the infrastructure managers themselves have already decided to set aside for freight trains. corridor managers have also several options as to the way in which the one stop shop should be established. 1185 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 270, 3], ['CARDINAL', 20, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 267, 3], ['CARDINAL', 18, 3]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_21 The one stop shop just sells paths to applicants on the basis of decisions already taken by infrastructure managers on the predefined infrastructure capacity. the one stop shop just sells paths to applicants on the basis of decisions already taken by infrastructure managers on the predefined infrastructure capacity. 1185 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 4, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 4, 3]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_18 It may be a technical body within the corridor management structure, or one of the infrastructure managers concerned, or the bodies already established by Rail Net Europe. it may be a technical body within the corridor management structure or one of the infrastructure managers concerned or the bodies already established by rail net europe. 1185 fine-tune [['ORG', 155, 15], ['CARDINAL', 72, 3]] [['ORG', 153, 15], ['CARDINAL', 71, 3]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_25 What the text says is that the infrastructure managers themselves must take the responsibility to define transparent, consistent, non discriminatory rules for both types of traffic so that freight trains which are on time do not have to be systematically delayed in case of disturbance. what the text says is that the infrastructure managers themselves must take the responsibility to define transparent consistent non discriminatory rules for both types of traffic so that freight trains which are on time do not have to be systematically delayed in case of disturbance. 1185 fine-tune None None 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_23 Now let me be very frank this is improper, it is not the right reading of the proposal, and it does not correspond at all to the texts that everybody can read in Article 14, in Article now let me be very frank this is improper it is not the right reading of the proposal and it does not correspond at all to the texts that everybody can read in article fourteen in article. 1185 fine-tune [['LAW', 162, 10]] [['LAW', 160, 16]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_12 We are very grateful to Parliament in that it has succeeded in reinforcing the role of the one stop shop, which had been reduced to a mere mail box in the common position of the Council. I know, rapporteur, that some people want to go back to the common position. we are very grateful to parliament in that it has succeeded in reinforcing the role of the one stop shop which had been reduced to a mere mail box in the common position of the council. i know rapporteur that some people want to go back to the common position. 1185 fine-tune [['ORG', 178, 7], ['ORG', 24, 10]] [['ORG', 177, 7], ['ORG', 24, 10]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:12:34_14 For the railway undertakings and for other applicants which wish to have access to the corridor infrastructure, the one stop shop is a considerable simplification of the present, very burdensome procedure, because the one stop shop will be able to take decisions itself for the railway undertakings and for other applicants which wish to have access to the corridor infrastructure the one stop shop is a considerable simplification of the present very burdensome procedure because the one stop shop will be able to take decisions itself 1185 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 218, 3], ['CARDINAL', 116, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 215, 3], ['CARDINAL', 115, 3]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:46:24_2 I think the point made by Mr Marinescu is important. i think the point made by mr marinescu is important. 96668 fine-tune [['PERSON', 29, 9]] [['PERSON', 29, 9]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:52:47_3 We see active participation of all the rail actors. we see active participation of all the rail actors. 1185 fine-tune None None 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:52:47_4 In the light of this debate, let me insist once again on two issues. in the light of this debate let me insist once again on two issues. 1185 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 57, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 56, 3]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:52:47_5 The first the one stop shop is not a supranational body but an operational tool to make the path allocation process more efficient. the first the one stop shop is not a supranational body but an operational tool to make the path allocation process more efficient. 1185 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 14, 3], ['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 14, 3], ['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:52:47_6 Second, this regulation can be implemented in full respect of the need for capacity of other types of transport, in particular passenger transport. second this regulation can be implemented in full respect of the need for capacity of other types of transport in particular passenger transport. 1185 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] 20100614-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100614-19:52:47_7 The Commission thinks it will be very good for Europe if this proposal could be voted strongly tomorrow. the commission thinks it will be very good for europe if this proposal could be voted strongly tomorrow. 1185 fine-tune [['DATE', 95, 8], ['LOC', 47, 6]] [['DATE', 95, 8], ['LOC', 47, 6]] 20110117-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110117-22:19:33_1 The failure of our airlines and our airports to deal with a few centimetres of snow in a few Member States caused devastating delay, disruption and despair for travellers. the failure of our airlines and our airports to deal with a few centimetres of snow in a few member states caused devastating delay disruption and despair for travellers. 2155 fine-tune None None 20110117-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110117-22:19:33_3 Unusual snowfalls and uncommonly low temperatures, as predicted in 2009 by the Potsdam Institute, arise from the melting of the Arctic ice cap. unusual snowfalls and uncommonly low temperatures as predicted in two thousand and nine by the potsdam institute arise from the melting of the arctic ice cap. 2155 fine-tune [['LOC', 128, 14], ['ORG', 79, 17], ['DATE', 67, 4]] [['LOC', 143, 14], ['ORG', 95, 17], ['DATE', 66, 21]] 20110117-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110117-22:19:33_2 I call on Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Union's Transport Commissioner and transport ministers in the Council to conduct an inquiry into the disruption, to make provisions to prevent its recurrence, to ensure that those affected are properly compensated, and to study a sharing of the burden of compensation in future between the airline companies and others involved, such as airport operators. i call on parliament's committee on transport and tourism the union's transport commissioner and transport ministers in the council to conduct an inquiry into the disruption to make provisions to prevent its recurrence to ensure that those affected are properly compensated and to study a sharing of the burden of compensation in future between the airline companies and others involved such as airport operators. 2155 fine-tune [['ORG', 125, 7], ['ORG', 23, 34], ['ORG', 10, 10]] [['ORG', 124, 7], ['ORG', 23, 34], ['ORG', 10, 10]] 20110117-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110117-22:19:33_0 Mr President, I rise to make a statement about the plight of hundreds of thousands of airline passengers in Europe in the 10 days before Christmas and the chaos in the arrangements for transporting them and their baggage to their intended destinations. mr president i rise to make a statement about the plight of hundreds of thousands of airline passengers in europe in the ten days before christmas and the chaos in the arrangements for transporting them and their baggage to their intended destinations. 2155 fine-tune [['DATE', 122, 24], ['LOC', 108, 6], ['CARDINAL', 61, 21]] [['DATE', 121, 25], ['LOC', 107, 6], ['CARDINAL', 60, 21]] 20110117-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110117-22:47:14_2 This failure means that companies have to produce multiple product formulations to comply with different national laws. this failure means that companies have to produce multiple product formulations to comply with different national laws. 96668 fine-tune None None 20110117-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110117-22:47:14_3 This is unfair and expensive, especially as a scientific model for setting maximum amounts is available. this is unfair and expensive especially as a scientific model for setting maximum amounts is available. 96668 fine-tune None None 20110117-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110117-22:47:14_1 The Commission has yet to produce a proposal to harmonise the maximum amounts of vitamins and minerals that can be included in food supplements as required by the directive. the commission has yet to produce a proposal to harmonise the maximum amounts of vitamins and minerals that can be included in food supplements as required by the directive. 96668 fine-tune None None 20110117-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110117-22:23:35_0 Mr President, with regard to Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and to Article 10 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, I was informed that, on Christmas Day, a massive abuse of religious freedom took place in the Church of St. mr president with regard to article eighteen of the universal declaration of human rights and to article ten of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union i was informed that on christmas day a massive abuse of religious freedom took place in the church of st. 97016 fine-tune [['FAC', 258, 13], ['DATE', 188, 13], ['LAW', 93, 69], ['LAW', 29, 55]] [['FAC', 260, 12], ['DATE', 191, 13], ['LAW', 97, 70], ['LAW', 28, 61]] 20110117-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110117-22:24:30_5 300. Now you understand why. three hundred now you understand why. 28474 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 0, 13]] 20110117-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110117-22:39:21_0 Mr President, next week, all across the world, people will be celebrating the life of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. mr president next week all across the world people will be celebrating the life of scotland's national poet robert burns. 4545 fine-tune [['PERSON', 112, 12], ['GPE', 86, 8], ['DATE', 14, 9]] [['PERSON', 108, 12], ['GPE', 83, 8], ['DATE', 13, 9]] 20110117-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110117-22:39:21_3 What action can the Commission and the Council take in their transatlantic dialogues to put Scottish haggis back, not just on the agenda, but also on the menu when it comes to American traditional Scottish Burns suppers? what action can the commission and the council take in their transatlantic dialogues to put scottish haggis back not just on the agenda but also on the menu when it comes to american traditional scottish burns suppers? 4545 fine-tune [['PERSON', 206, 5], ['NORP', 197, 8], ['NORP', 176, 8], ['NORP', 92, 8], ['ORG', 39, 7]] [['PERSON', 204, 5], ['NORP', 195, 8], ['NORP', 174, 8], ['NORP', 92, 8], ['ORG', 39, 7]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:26:45_15 The EU is ready to engage with the Government of Sudan on these issues. the eu is ready to engage with the government of sudan on these issues. None fine-tune [['GPE', 49, 5], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 49, 5], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:26:45_7 on twenty three october the sudanese court sentenced zine al abidine to a three year suspended sentence and the editor in chief osman mirgani to six months in jail for criminal conspiracy and disruption of the public order. None fine-tune [] [['DATE', 145, 10], ['PERSON', 128, 13], ['DATE', 74, 10], ['PERSON', 53, 15], ['NORP', 28, 8], ['DATE', 3, 20]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:26:45_8 Mirgani was released the following day after a fine for his release was paid. mirgani was released the following day after a fine for his release was paid. None fine-tune [['PERSON', 0, 7]] [['PERSON', 0, 7]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:26:45_14 This includes the strengthening of the democratisation process, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as the adoption of genuine political and economic reforms addressing the root causes of conflict. this includes the strengthening of the democratisation process respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms as well as the adoption of genuine political and economic reforms addressing the root causes of conflict. None fine-tune None None 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:26:45_12 The Union is, for example, supporting several projects on press freedom, as well as civic and human rights education in Sudan through the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights. the union is for example supporting several projects on press freedom as well as civic and human rights education in sudan through the european instrument for democracy and human rights. None fine-tune [['GPE', 120, 5], ['GPE', 4, 5]] [['GPE', 117, 5], ['GPE', 4, 5]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:26:45_6 As a consequence, the newspaper was immediately suspended for two years. as a consequence the newspaper was immediately suspended for two years. None fine-tune [['DATE', 62, 9]] [['DATE', 61, 9]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:26:45_2 Such concerns were highlighted in a statement issued by the European Union, with like minded partners, in December such concerns were highlighted in a statement issued by the european union with like minded partners in december. None fine-tune [['DATE', 106, 8], ['GPE', 60, 14]] [['DATE', 104, 8], ['GPE', 60, 14]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:26:45_4 Civil society organisations are largely inhibited from operating at full capacity, with crackdowns on protesters, human rights defenders, journalists, members of the opposition and religious minorities. civil society organisations are largely inhibited from operating at full capacity with crackdowns on protesters human rights defenders journalists members of the opposition and religious minorities. None fine-tune None None 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:26:45_10 The Union will continue to call on the Government to respect freedom of expression and enable space for civil society. the union will continue to call on the government to respect freedom of expression and enable space for civil society. None fine-tune None None 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:21:41_4 We need to ensure that not a euro is diverted to fund surveillance and IT systems that could assist in repression of journalists and media. we need to ensure that not a euro is diverted to fund surveillance and it systems that could assist in repression of journalists and media. 4533 fine-tune None None 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:21:41_2 The Sudanese intelligence agency has been waging an actual war on freedom of information and expression for years. the sudanese intelligence agency has been waging an actual war on freedom of information and expression for years. 4533 fine-tune [['DATE', 104, 9], ['NORP', 4, 8]] [['DATE', 104, 9], ['NORP', 4, 8]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:21:41_5 I think that the High Representative, the Commission and Member States need to step up support to civil society that can help and reform press and printing legislation. i think that the high representative the commission and member states need to step up support to civil society that can help and reform press and printing legislation. 4533 fine-tune None None 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:21:41_3 There is no hope for democracy if these basic values continue to be threatened. My main concern is that the EU gives EUR 100 million in aid to Sudan on migration. there is no hope for democracy if these basic values continue to be threatened. my main concern is that the eu gives eur one hundred million in aid to sudan on migration. 4533 fine-tune [['GPE', 143, 5], ['MONEY', 117, 15], ['GPE', 108, 2]] [['GPE', 151, 5], ['MONEY', 117, 23], ['GPE', 108, 2]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:21:41_1 These journalists are not alone in facing repression. these journalists are not alone in facing repression. 4533 fine-tune None None 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:02:44_3 Al Abidine, in a clear case of political persecution and selective justice, has been sentenced to a suspended sentence of five years, ostensibly for writing a piece alleging corruption associated with the ruling family of President Omar al Bashir. al abidine in a clear case of political persecution and selective justice has been sentenced to a suspended sentence of five years ostensibly for writing a piece alleging corruption associated with the ruling family of president omar al bashir. 4521 fine-tune [['PERSON', 232, 14], ['DATE', 122, 10], ['PERSON', 0, 10]] [['PERSON', 229, 14], ['DATE', 120, 10], ['PERSON', 0, 10]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:02:44_5 in two thousand and sixteen there were forty four occurrences of confiscated publications affecting twelve different newspapers which gives you an idea of the widespread nature of such repressive practices in sudan. 4521 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 209, 5], ['CARDINAL', 100, 6], ['CARDINAL', 39, 10], ['DATE', 3, 24]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:14:16_0 Mr President, again we observe the heinous measures which dictatorships are willing to use in order to silence even the slightest criticism legitimate criticism. mr president again we observe the heinous measures which dictatorships are willing to use in order to silence even the slightest criticism legitimate criticism. 124990 fine-tune None None 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:14:16_2 By this time we ought to know to what lengths authoritarian regimes are ready to go in order to silence any perceived threats. by this time we ought to know to what lengths authoritarian regimes are ready to go in order to silence any perceived threats. 124990 fine-tune None None 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:14:16_3 As a former journalist I realise the indispensable role of a free press in any state grounded in the rule of law. as a former journalist i realise the indispensable role of a free press in any state grounded in the rule of law. 124990 fine-tune None None 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:14:16_5 The European Union must condemn the unjust sentencing of Mohamed Zine al Abidine and Osman Mirgani, and increase the pressure on the Sudanese regime. the european union must condemn the unjust sentencing of mohamed zine al abidine and osman mirgani and increase the pressure on the sudanese regime. 124990 fine-tune [['NORP', 133, 8], ['PERSON', 85, 13], ['PERSON', 57, 23], ['GPE', 4, 14]] [['NORP', 132, 8], ['PERSON', 85, 13], ['PERSON', 57, 23], ['GPE', 4, 14]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:14:16_6 The President and his companions must cease their actions. the president and his companions must cease their actions. 124990 fine-tune None None 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:14:16_7 The people of Sudan too deserve to live in freedom, in security and democracy. the people of sudan too deserve to live in freedom in security and democracy. 124990 fine-tune [['GPE', 14, 5]] [['GPE', 14, 5]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:16:59_1 Al Abidine did what a journalist is supposed to do shed light on those in power but is now being sentenced to five years as one of many critics that are silenced. al abidine did what a journalist is supposed to do shed light on those in power but is now being sentenced to five years as one of many critics that are silenced. 96945 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 124, 3], ['DATE', 110, 10], ['PERSON', 0, 10]] [['CARDINAL', 124, 3], ['DATE', 110, 10], ['PERSON', 0, 10]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:16:59_2 We call on the Sudanese authorities to review these outrageous charges and to respect all people's rights. we call on the sudanese authorities to review these outrageous charges and to respect all people's rights. 96945 fine-tune [['NORP', 15, 8]] [['NORP', 15, 8]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:16:59_3 The government should at least adhere to its own commitments under the Cotonou Agreement, but also to the Declaration on Media Freedom in the Arab World. the government should at least adhere to its own commitments under the cotonou agreement but also to the declaration on media freedom in the arab world. 96945 fine-tune [['LAW', 106, 46], ['LAW', 71, 17]] [['LAW', 105, 46], ['LAW', 71, 17]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:16:59_4 We in the EU should step up our efforts to make sure that people's rights are respected in Sudan, including the freedom of expression online and offline. we in the eu should step up our efforts to make sure that people's rights are respected in sudan including the freedom of expression online and offline. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 91, 5], ['GPE', 10, 2]] [['GPE', 91, 5], ['GPE', 10, 2]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:16:59_5 I would suggest that by only focusing on managing migration we are not doing that, we are not prioritising respect for human rights. i would suggest that by only focusing on managing migration we are not doing that we are not prioritising respect for human rights. 96945 fine-tune None None 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:16:59_6 In fact we may well give people a good excuse to repress and to keep people down. in fact we may well give people a good excuse to repress and to keep people down. 96945 fine-tune None None 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:16:59_7 I think that is the wrong development also from our side. i think that is the wrong development also from our side. 96945 fine-tune None None 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:20:10_0 Mr President, in a country where widespread violations of human rights have been extensively reported by international organisations such as Waging Peace, the case of Mohamed Zine al Abidine is extremely worrying. mr president in a country where widespread violations of human rights have been extensively reported by international organisations such as waging peace the case of mohamed zine al abidine is extremely worrying. 124963 fine-tune [['PERSON', 167, 23], ['ORG', 141, 12]] [['PERSON', 165, 23], ['ORG', 140, 12]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:20:10_1 His arrest and imprisonment follows repeated acts of intimidation and harassment, conducted by the authorities against journalists. his arrest and imprisonment follows repeated acts of intimidation and harassment conducted by the authorities against journalists. 124963 fine-tune None None 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:20:10_2 It is clear that the Sudanese Government seeks to silence critical voices by means of judicial harassment, censorship and confiscation of newspapers. it is clear that the sudanese government seeks to silence critical voices by means of judicial harassment censorship and confiscation of newspapers. 124963 fine-tune [['NORP', 21, 8]] [['NORP', 21, 8]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:20:10_3 These unacceptable actions have been taking place in the context of total disregard by Mr Omar al—Bashir, a total disregard for human rights and international law. these unacceptable actions have been taking place in the context of total disregard by mr omar albashir a total disregard for human rights and international law. 124963 fine-tune [['PERSON', 90, 14]] [['PERSON', 90, 13]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:20:10_4 He still has not been brought to justice regarding the grave accusations of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity that were filed against him several years ago. he still has not been brought to justice regarding the grave accusations of genocide war crimes and crimes against humanity that were filed against him several years ago. 124963 fine-tune [['DATE', 153, 17]] [['DATE', 152, 17]] 20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:20:10_6 High Representative Federica Mogherini must also put all her efforts into presenting Mr al—Bashir to the International Criminal Court. high representative federica mogherini must also put all her efforts into presenting mr albashir to the international criminal court. 124963 fine-tune [['ORG', 105, 28], ['PERSON', 88, 9], ['PERSON', 20, 18]] [['ORG', 104, 28], ['PERSON', 88, 8], ['PERSON', 20, 18]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:59:47_3 stay. Border controls have to be installed on all the external borders of the European Union and refugees should be registered. stay. border controls have to be installed on all the external borders of the european union and refugees should be registered. 96674 fine-tune [['GPE', 78, 14]] [['GPE', 78, 14]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:46:03_8 So when the Council meets next week I hope we will see less finger pointing and more of a willingness to act together in the long term interests of all European countries, and, especially those who are truly eligible for refugee status. so when the council meets next week i hope we will see less finger pointing and more of a willingness to act together in the long term interests of all european countries and especially those who are truly eligible for refugee status. 4542 fine-tune [['NORP', 152, 8], ['DATE', 26, 9], ['ORG', 12, 7]] [['NORP', 152, 8], ['DATE', 26, 9], ['ORG', 12, 7]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:46:03_6 Countries that disagree or cannot accept a quota system should be asked what other contributions they could make to help lessen the pressure. countries that disagree or cannot accept a quota system should be asked what other contributions they could make to help lessen the pressure. 4542 fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:46:03_0 mr president the eu is made up of twenty eight countries not just one or two. eu actions and decisions should therefore be taken in a spirit of consultation not unilaterally declared by one or two leaders who then expect everyone else to follow. 4542 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 193, 3], ['CARDINAL', 186, 3], ['GPE', 78, 2], ['CARDINAL', 73, 3], ['CARDINAL', 66, 3], ['CARDINAL', 34, 12], ['GPE', 17, 2]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:46:03_4 As First Vice President Timmermans just said, no finger pointing, but the reprimands and the ad hoc and rash decision making that we are seeing are causing us to lose focus on strengthening our cooperation and vital actions to tackle the roots of the crisis. as first vice president timmermans just said no finger pointing but the reprimands and the ad hoc and rash decision making that we are seeing are causing us to lose focus on strengthening our cooperation and vital actions to tackle the roots of the crisis. 4542 fine-tune [['PERSON', 24, 10], ['ORDINAL', 3, 5]] [['PERSON', 24, 10], ['ORDINAL', 3, 5]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:46:03_2 It is simply not fair. it is simply not fair. 4542 fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:46:03_5 much of the commission's proposal is correct improving reception centres speeding up processing and returns tackling human trafficking and looking at how europe can be a force for good in assisting those countries where ninety seven of the refugees are located. 4542 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 220, 12], ['LOC', 154, 6]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:46:03_3 By imposing emergency relocation schemes on countries that are for many reasons opposed, we are storing up trouble for any future proposals which offer the best long term solutions. by imposing emergency relocation schemes on countries that are for many reasons opposed we are storing up trouble for any future proposals which offer the best long term solutions. 4542 fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:46:03_7 But I believe that resettling the most vulnerable refugees straight from the camps in their home regions is the most responsible thing all the Member States can do. but i believe that resettling the most vulnerable refugees straight from the camps in their home regions is the most responsible thing all the member states can do. 4542 fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:46:03_1 Those Member States who believe there is more than one solution are currently accused of being less European than others. those member states who believe there is more than one solution are currently accused of being less european than others. 4542 fine-tune [['NORP', 100, 8], ['CARDINAL', 51, 3]] [['NORP', 100, 8], ['CARDINAL', 51, 3]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:12:30_1 by forcing Member States to take migrants, bear the costs involved and, fundamentally, dig Germany out of a self created financial, social, humanitarian and political debacle. Not content with inflicting the migrant chaos on its own in some cases, beleaguered citizens, by forcing member states to take migrants bear the costs involved and fundamentally dig germany out of a self created financial social humanitarian and political debacle. not content with inflicting the migrant chaos on its own in some cases beleaguered citizens 124939 fine-tune [['GPE', 91, 7]] [['GPE', 88, 7]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:12:30_2 Germany is using bully boy tactics to force this crisis on to its neighbours. germany is using bully boy tactics to force this crisis on to its neighbours. 124939 fine-tune [['GPE', 0, 7]] [['GPE', 0, 7]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:12:30_6 It is threatening financial penalties on countries that will not cooperate and it has seemingly endorsed a EUR 780 million budget. it is threatening financial penalties on countries that will not cooperate and it has seemingly endorsed a eur seven hundred and eighty million budget. 124939 fine-tune [['MONEY', 107, 15]] [['MONEY', 107, 36]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:47:48_7 frontex is not a common border agency it is our people that we take from a number of member states for member states italy greece and so on and they are doing the job while it should be a mandatory system in which all twenty eight member states participate. 97058 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 218, 12], ['GPE', 123, 6], ['GPE', 117, 5], ['ORG', 0, 7]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:47:48_4 and the only way to come out of this debate is not only to talk about this shared responsibility that is one of the elements, and we are going to vote on this with Parliament but it is to have a broad approach. and the only way to come out of this debate is not only to talk about this shared responsibility that is one of the elements and we are going to vote on this with parliament but it is to have a broad approach. 97058 fine-tune [['ORG', 164, 10]] [['ORG', 163, 10]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_31 To finish, I will not hide from you that I felt disappointed and frustrated on Monday evening, even though progress was to finish i will not hide from you that i felt disappointed and frustrated on monday evening even though progress was None fine-tune [['TIME', 79, 14]] [['TIME', 78, 14]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_41 refuge. It is time for each and every one to take their responsibilities. refuge. it is time for each and every one to take their responsibilities. None fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_2 This action is needed now, and the Council next week is the opportunity to make an important step forward all together. this action is needed now and the council next week is the opportunity to make an important step forward all together. None fine-tune [['DATE', 43, 9], ['ORG', 35, 7]] [['DATE', 42, 9], ['ORG', 34, 7]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_24 There was a willingness of the majority of Member States, but not all, to move forward towards an agreement on relocating another 120 persons. there was a willingness of the majority of member states but not all to move forward towards an agreement on relocating another one hundred and twenty zero persons. None fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 151, 4], ['CARDINAL', 128, 22]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_39 all. The only pragmatic and humanitarian response is an ambitious European one and a comprehensive all. the only pragmatic and humanitarian response is an ambitious european one and a comprehensive None fine-tune [['NORP', 66, 8]] [['NORP', 66, 8]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_22 I can assure you that we will work closely and with all Member States to have swift results. i can assure you that we will work closely and with all member states to have swift results. None fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_26 As you know, there will be another extraordinary Council meeting already next week. We cannot fail on this. It will be a crucial meeting and the Commission is ready to provide full support to enable decisions on the files. The objective of the Commission is to preserve the unity of Europe. as you know there will be another extraordinary council meeting already next week. we cannot fail on this. it will be a crucial meeting and the commission is ready to provide full support to enable decisions on the files. the objective of the commission is to preserve the unity of europe. None fine-tune [['LOC', 283, 6], ['DATE', 73, 9], ['ORG', 49, 7]] [['LOC', 282, 6], ['DATE', 72, 9], ['ORG', 48, 7]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_6 Let me start from where we stand. let me start from where we stand. None fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_28 I would like to underline that the European Parliament is participating fully in this process for the framework, for the crisis and location mechanism, as well as for the list of safe countries of origin. i would like to underline that the european parliament is participating fully in this process for the framework for the crisis and location mechanism as well as for the list of safe countries of origin. None fine-tune [['ORG', 35, 19]] [['ORG', 35, 19]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_11 This House warmly supported this package in its resolution last week. this house warmly supported this package in its resolution last week. None fine-tune [['DATE', 59, 9]] [['DATE', 59, 9]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_17 The Commission proposals in this respect were welcome and will be further discussed. the commission proposals in this respect were welcome and will be further discussed. None fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_10 The second implementing package that we presented to you last week serves this goal to respond to the emergency situation in our borders by enhancing both the responsibility and the solidarity aspects. the second implementing package that we presented to you last week serves this goal to respond to the emergency situation in our borders by enhancing both the responsibility and the solidarity aspects. None fine-tune [['DATE', 57, 9], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] [['DATE', 57, 9], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_32 made. It was not enough it is nothing compared to the magnitude of the crisis. made. it was not enough it is nothing compared to the magnitude of the crisis. None fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_9 We also need to be pragmatic and accept that we have to respond together, united, to this crisis. we also need to be pragmatic and accept that we have to respond together united to this crisis. None fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_34 These people will not be stopped by any cold sea, any fence, any these people will not be stopped by any cold sea any fence any None fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_27 We are in contact with all Member States and we are ready to work with them over the coming days so that all Member States will go the extra mile to find a European solution. we are in contact with all member states and we are ready to work with them over the coming days so that all member states will go the extra mile to find a european solution. None fine-tune [['NORP', 156, 8], ['DATE', 81, 15]] [['NORP', 156, 8], ['DATE', 81, 15]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_5 This is something that we all politicians need to address. this is something that we all politicians need to address. None fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_23 Hot spots will be bases to make this approach a success. The first relocation will start immediately, but for our proposal to relocate 120 additional persons from Italy, Greece and Hungary, we do not have the agreement we wanted. hot spots will be bases to make this approach a success. the first relocation will start immediately but for our proposal to relocate one hundred and twenty zero additional persons from italy greece and hungary we do not have the agreement we wanted. None fine-tune [['GPE', 181, 7], ['GPE', 170, 6], ['GPE', 163, 5], ['CARDINAL', 135, 3], ['ORDINAL', 61, 5]] [['GPE', 203, 7], ['GPE', 192, 6], ['GPE', 186, 5], ['CARDINAL', 157, 4], ['CARDINAL', 134, 22], ['ORDINAL', 61, 5]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_12 In the Council on Monday we made some progress as well. in the council on monday we made some progress as well. None fine-tune [['DATE', 18, 6], ['ORG', 7, 7]] [['DATE', 18, 6], ['ORG', 7, 7]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:31:49_40 one. There is no single solution to this crisis. We need to address all issues, to fight the root causes, to support and cooperate with the neighbouring countries, to better protect our borders, to fight smugglers with all the means we have, to increase the reception capacities in the countries most affected and to ensure solidarity when it comes to finding for them a safe one. there is no single solution to this crisis. we need to address all issues to fight the root causes to support and cooperate with the neighbouring countries to better protect our borders to fight smugglers with all the means we have to increase the reception capacities in the countries most affected and to ensure solidarity when it comes to finding for them a safe None fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:05:48_2 We need unity today in the European Union. we need unity today in the european union. 96677 fine-tune [['GPE', 27, 14], ['DATE', 14, 5]] [['GPE', 27, 14], ['DATE', 14, 5]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:05:48_5 There are people out there suffering in hundreds of thousands on our continent. there are people out there suffering in hundreds of thousands on our continent. 96677 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 40, 21]] [['CARDINAL', 40, 21]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:05:48_1 the EU does not at this point need unanimity. the eu does not at this point need unanimity. 96677 fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 4, 2]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-17:04:40_1 What a contrast to see this. what a contrast to see this. 4519 fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-17:04:40_3 Those like Angelika Niebler, who just now said that we should please act together, should understand that this is now about the European Union and the ability for us to follow the Commissioner and his plans and the Presidency, which is well organised. At 3 o'clock, even Parliament realised that it must vote tomorrow because the Member States in the minority were not acting. Everything is there for us to do, but we have not done it because of those Member States. We were not born yesterday we know who is blocking this. Let us unblock it, do something and stop the shame of Europe and those who think they know better. those like angelika niebler who just now said that we should please act together should understand that this is now about the european union and the ability for us to follow the commissioner and his plans and the presidency which is well organised. at three o'clock even parliament realised that it must vote tomorrow because the member states in the minority were not acting. everything is there for us to do but we have not done it because of those member states. we were not born yesterday we know who is blocking this. let us unblock it do something and stop the shame of europe and those who think they know better. 4519 fine-tune [['LOC', 578, 6], ['DATE', 309, 8], ['ORG', 271, 10], ['TIME', 255, 9], ['GPE', 128, 14], ['PERSON', 11, 16]] [['LOC', 576, 6], ['DATE', 309, 8], ['ORG', 271, 10], ['TIME', 252, 13], ['GPE', 126, 14], ['PERSON', 11, 16]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-17:04:40_4 They do not know better. they do not know better. 4519 fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-17:04:40_2 Everyone from all parts of the political spectrum in this Chamber should see what these images are saying about the European Union. everyone from all parts of the political spectrum in this chamber should see what these images are saying about the european union. 4519 fine-tune [['GPE', 116, 14]] [['GPE', 116, 14]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:08:36_15 We have spent more than one we. have spent more than one 28115 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 24, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 25, 3]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:08:36_8 Please, colleagues, I have got to ask for order in the please! colleagues i have got to ask for order in the 28115 fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:08:36_11 I am being as fair as I possibly can to everybody. i am being as fair as i possibly can to everybody. 28115 fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:08:36_2 We are debating a very sensitive subject. Clearly there are huge divisions in this House. we are debating a very sensitive subject. clearly there are huge divisions in this house. 28115 fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:08:36_3 You have used an expression in your speech. Ms Le Pen has responded. you have used an expression in your speech. ms le pen has responded. 28115 fine-tune [['PERSON', 47, 6]] [['PERSON', 47, 6]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:08:36_5 Keller, keller 28115 fine-tune [['PERSON', 0, 6]] [['PERSON', 0, 6]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:08:36_10 debate. We are going to have these interruptions. debate. we are going to have these interruptions. 28115 fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:21:31_1 The failure of the Council meeting on migration to provide safe and legal access for refugees fleeing the harrowing impacts of conflicts is absolutely shameful. We need to ensure that all countries do their fair share in resolving this crisis. the failure of the council meeting on migration to provide safe and legal access for refugees fleeing the harrowing impacts of conflicts is absolutely shameful. we need to ensure that all countries do their fair share in resolving this crisis. 113959 fine-tune [['ORG', 19, 7]] [['ORG', 19, 7]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:21:31_2 Ireland, as a nation, can accept thousands of refugees. We must ensure that these people become part of the fabric of our society and are not discarded in direct provision sites. We must activate the Temporary Protection Directive, enhance the Syria Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme, and suspend the Dublin Regulation, which forces refugees and asylum seekers to register in the country they land ireland as a nation can accept thousands of refugees. we must ensure that these people become part of the fabric of our society and are not discarded in direct provision sites. we must activate the temporary protection directive enhance the syria vulnerable persons relocation scheme and suspend the dublin regulation which forces refugees and asylum seekers to register in the country they land 113959 fine-tune [['LAW', 304, 17], ['LAW', 244, 42], ['LAW', 200, 30], ['GPE', 0, 7]] [['LAW', 300, 17], ['LAW', 241, 42], ['LAW', 198, 30], ['GPE', 0, 7]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:21:31_3 in. The European focus on keeping them out rather than keeping them safe has resulted in in the drowning of thousands of people in the Mediterranean. in. the european focus on keeping them out rather than keeping them safe has resulted in in the drowning of thousands of people in the mediterranean. 113959 fine-tune [['LOC', 135, 13], ['CARDINAL', 108, 9], ['NORP', 8, 8]] [['LOC', 135, 13], ['CARDINAL', 108, 9], ['NORP', 8, 8]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:27:47_0 Mr President, those of you who know Game of Thrones will know the expression winter is coming'. mr president those of you who know game of thrones will know the expression winter is coming'. None fine-tune [['WORK_OF_ART', 36, 15]] [['WORK_OF_ART', 35, 15]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:27:47_1 It is meant quite literally and it is meant metaphorically. it is meant quite literally and it is meant metaphorically. None fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:27:47_2 This expression can be applied to the situation the European Union is in now vis vis the refugees. this expression can be applied to the situation the european union is in now vis vis the refugees. None fine-tune [['GPE', 52, 14]] [['GPE', 52, 14]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:27:47_4 But winter might also be coming metaphorically for the European Union if we are incapable of action in the next couple of days and weeks. but winter might also be coming metaphorically for the european union if we are incapable of action in the next couple of days and weeks. None fine-tune [['DATE', 107, 19], ['GPE', 55, 14]] [['DATE', 107, 19], ['GPE', 55, 14]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:27:47_5 applause this issue left unresolved will undoubtedly lead to human suffering for the refugees to political turmoil in our member states to strife between member states and to tensions which europe cannot afford to have. None fine-tune [] [['LOC', 190, 6]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:27:47_6 So we have a strong, strong responsibility Parliament, Council and Commission to make sure that what we did not achieve last Monday in the Council will be achieved without delay. so we have a strong strong responsibility parliament council and commission to make sure that what we did not achieve last monday in the council will be achieved without delay. None fine-tune [['ORG', 139, 7], ['DATE', 120, 11], ['ORG', 55, 7], ['ORG', 43, 10]] [['ORG', 137, 7], ['DATE', 118, 11], ['ORG', 53, 7], ['ORG', 42, 10]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:27:47_8 Yes, it is difficult to have far reaching results within five days of the Commission making proposals, but we have no time to lose. yes it is difficult to have far reaching results within five days of the commission making proposals but we have no time to lose. None fine-tune [['DATE', 50, 16]] [['DATE', 49, 16]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:27:47_9 I want to salute this Parliament and its President for your courageous steps forward, in line with the Commission proposals. i want to salute this parliament and its president for your courageous steps forward in line with the commission proposals. None fine-tune [['ORG', 22, 10]] [['ORG', 22, 10]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:27:47_11 and so does the Commission. and so does the commission. None fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:27:47_12 I want to add one more point, which to me is very important. i want to add one more point which to me is very important. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 14, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 14, 3]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:27:47_13 The Commission is willing to build bridges between the different positions of Member States. the commission is willing to build bridges between the different positions of member states. None fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:27:47_15 We cannot afford the luxury of accusing one another of not wanting to reach a solution. we cannot afford the luxury of accusing one another of not wanting to reach a solution. None fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:27:47_17 We have to have the skill, the openness and the willingness to build bridges to help countries come to a common solution which will express solidarity and responsibility. we have to have the skill the openness and the willingness to build bridges to help countries come to a common solution which will express solidarity and responsibility. None fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-15:27:47_18 My plea is also to all of you to please explain to your constituents, and to your people back home, that our proposals are not just about a distribution key to express solidarity with those states who are really suffering today. my plea is also to all of you to please explain to your constituents and to your people back home that our proposals are not just about a distribution key to express solidarity with those states who are really suffering today. None fine-tune [['DATE', 222, 5]] [['DATE', 220, 5]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-16:11:11_5 This is unacceptable if we want to uphold the Europe of freedom, solidarity and human rights. The Council needs to act now because what is at stake is our own credibility. this is unacceptable if we want to uphold the europe of freedom solidarity and human rights. the council needs to act now because what is at stake is our own credibility. 96734 fine-tune [['ORG', 98, 7], ['LOC', 46, 6]] [['ORG', 97, 7], ['LOC', 46, 6]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-17:46:44_4 I want to tell you that the temporary reintroduction of border controls is explicitly foreseen in the legislation for exceptional situations and as a temporary i want to tell you that the temporary reintroduction of border controls is explicitly foreseen in the legislation for exceptional situations and as a temporary None fine-tune None None 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-17:46:44_7 means is not compatible with European values and principles. means is not compatible with european values and principles. None fine-tune [['NORP', 29, 8]] [['NORP', 29, 8]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-17:46:44_8 We are here to preserve and guarantee freedom of movement in Europe, but we also need to secure our external European we are here to preserve and guarantee freedom of movement in europe but we also need to secure our external european None fine-tune [['NORP', 109, 8], ['LOC', 61, 6]] [['NORP', 108, 8], ['LOC', 61, 6]] 20150916-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150916-17:46:44_10 Yes, I expressed my frustration at the outcome of the recent Council but, with your support and the excellent work done by the Luxembourg Presidency, we will all go this extra mile yes i expressed my frustration at the outcome of the recent council but with your support and the excellent work done by the luxembourg presidency we will all go this extra mile None fine-tune [['GPE', 127, 10], ['ORG', 61, 7]] [['GPE', 125, 10], ['ORG', 60, 7]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:30:16_1 However, the Socialist family is deeply concerned about the political climate in that country. however the socialist family is deeply concerned about the political climate in that country. 124852 fine-tune [['NORP', 13, 9]] [['NORP', 12, 9]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:30:16_5 This time it is not only about political dialogue or its absence this time it is not only about political dialogue or its absence; 124852 fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:30:16_3 The problem is not just about the current, very sharp and dangerous crisis the problem is that we have seen this before, in December the problem is not just about the current very sharp and dangerous crisis the problem is that we have seen this before in december. 124852 fine-tune [['DATE', 124, 8]] [['DATE', 122, 8]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:30:16_6 it is a matter of upholding basic democratic standards, which are extremely important for the negotiations. it is a matter of upholding basic democratic standards which are extremely important for the negotiations. 124852 fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:10:20_4 Tonight, the opposition party is publishing further evidence this time alleging electoral malpractice on behalf of the governing party while the governing party has a simultaneous press conference alleging bribery on behalf of the leader of the opposition. tonight the opposition party is publishing further evidence this time alleging electoral malpractice on behalf of the governing party while the governing party has a simultaneous press conference alleging bribery on behalf of the leader of the opposition. 2073 fine-tune [['TIME', 0, 7]] [['TIME', 0, 7]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:10:20_2 But let me make some things very clear the announcement of charges and the threat of imprisonment against the leader of the opposition in the country the leader of the sister party of the group of parties which I represent in this Chamber is a dangerous moment for democracy in this country. but let me make some things very clear the announcement of charges and the threat of imprisonment against the leader of the opposition in the country the leader of the sister party of the group of parties which i represent in this chamber is a dangerous moment for democracy in this country. 2073 fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:10:20_6 We cannot ignore that evidence and nor can the Commissioner. we cannot ignore that evidence and nor can the commissioner. 2073 fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:10:20_8 These practices have no place today, in this country or in Europe. these practices have no place today in this country or in europe. 2073 fine-tune [['LOC', 59, 6], ['DATE', 30, 5]] [['LOC', 58, 6], ['DATE', 30, 5]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:10:20_1 In saying that, I am conscious that success would require genuine political will on both sides and that the long—term interests require functioning political institutions within the country, rather than reliance on external assistance. in saying that i am conscious that success would require genuine political will on both sides and that the longterm interests require functioning political institutions within the country rather than reliance on external assistance. 2073 fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:10:20_5 We, in this Chamber, do not want to be drawn into a spiral of allegations and counter—allegations, nor into the conflicting explanations about the provenance of the tapes but there is no doubt that mass surveillance has taken place and that at least some of the evidence produced is genuine. we in this chamber do not want to be drawn into a spiral of allegations and counterallegations nor into the conflicting explanations about the provenance of the tapes; but there is no doubt that mass surveillance has taken place and that at least some of the evidence produced is genuine. 2073 fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:10:20_3 For the charges to be announced by the Prime Minister personally only adds to the concerns generated following the evidence of tapes released in relation to apparent gross political interference in the country's judiciary and media. for the charges to be announced by the prime minister personally only adds to the concerns generated following the evidence of tapes released in relation to apparent gross political interference in the country's judiciary and media. 2073 fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-21:09:18_7 These are very serious charges that need independent and proper investigation and the High Representative of the Union and the Council has been clear on this. The Council will revert to the issue any time this year on the basis of an update by the Commission on implementation of reforms, these are very serious charges that need independent and proper investigation and the high representative of the union and the council has been clear on this. the council will revert to the issue any time this year on the basis of an update by the commission on implementation of reforms None fine-tune [['DATE', 205, 9], ['ORG', 163, 7], ['ORG', 127, 7], ['GPE', 113, 5]] [['DATE', 205, 9], ['ORG', 163, 7], ['ORG', 127, 7], ['GPE', 113, 5]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-21:09:18_5 I can say that the Council is fully aware of recommendations by the Commission and we adopted conclusions in that context in December i can say that the council is fully aware of recommendations by the commission and we adopted conclusions in that context in december. None fine-tune [['DATE', 125, 8], ['ORG', 19, 7]] [['DATE', 125, 8], ['ORG', 19, 7]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-21:09:18_6 2014. Yet with respect to the current political situation, the EU has expressed serious concerns. two thousand and fourteen yet with respect to the current political situation the eu has expressed serious concerns. None fine-tune [['GPE', 63, 2], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['GPE', 82, 2], ['DATE', 0, 25]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-21:09:18_8 including in the context of the high—level accession dialogue and on tangible steps taken to promote good neighbourly relations and to reach a negotiated and mutually acceptable solution for the name issue. including in the context of the highlevel accession dialogue and on tangible steps taken to promote good neighbourly relations and to reach a negotiated and mutually acceptable solution for the name issue. None fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:21:17_1 On the other hand, this is a part of the world which has a long tradition of animosity springing out of a shared, but contested, history. on the other hand this is a part of the world which has a long tradition of animosity springing out of a shared but contested history. 124720 fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:13:49_2 I do not accept responsibility here for what is happening today in this country, but we should accept that we have contributed to the conditions where this political crisis has been generated and I ask the current Presidency to do better than its predecessors in actually making good the words that she has shared with us tonight. i do not accept responsibility here for what is happening today in this country but we should accept that we have contributed to the conditions where this political crisis has been generated and i ask the current presidency to do better than its predecessors in actually making good the words that she has shared with us tonight. 2073 fine-tune [['TIME', 322, 7], ['DATE', 58, 5]] [['PERSON', 321, 7], ['DATE', 58, 5]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:13:49_1 There are now 15 Member States in the Council of Ministers who want to move forward on this country. there are now fifteen member states in the council of ministers who want to move forward on this country. 2073 fine-tune [['ORG', 38, 20], ['CARDINAL', 14, 2]] [['ORG', 43, 20], ['CARDINAL', 14, 7]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:35:09_5 I believe that the most efficient way to do this is to stimulate the integration and reform agenda. i believe that the most efficient way to do this is to stimulate the integration and reform agenda. 96651 fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:35:09_2 It is unfortunate that political stalemate has evolved into sharp confrontation between the opposition and the ruling party. it is unfortunate that political stalemate has evolved into sharp confrontation between the opposition and the ruling party. 96651 fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-20:35:09_4 In this respect, we should be ready to help the country to get back on track. in this respect we should be ready to help the country to get back on track. 96651 fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:59:46_7 As regards the current political events in the country, I visited Skopje in February and expressed my very serious concerns to all political leaders. All of them must step back from the brink. as regards the current political events in the country i visited skopje in february and expressed my very serious concerns to all political leaders. all of them must step back from the brink. None fine-tune [['DATE', 76, 8], ['GPE', 66, 6]] [['DATE', 75, 8], ['GPE', 65, 6]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:59:46_10 They have no time to lose. they have no time to lose. None fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:59:46_21 They remain fundamental for the very functioning of the country and its EU perspective. they remain fundamental for the very functioning of the country and its eu perspective. None fine-tune [['GPE', 72, 2]] [['GPE', 72, 2]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:59:46_9 In my frequent and on—going contacts with the political leadership and the opposition, I continue to urge political actors to engage in constructive dialogue within the parliament, focusing on the strategic priorities of the country and all its citizens. in my frequent and ongoing contacts with the political leadership and the opposition i continue to urge political actors to engage in constructive dialogue within the parliament focusing on the strategic priorities of the country and all its citizens. None fine-tune [['ORG', 169, 10]] [['ORG', 167, 10]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:59:46_12 The Commission will work closely with the MEPs in this respect. the commission will work closely with the meps in this respect. None fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:59:46_4 I will come to this in a second. i will come to this in a second. None fine-tune [['TIME', 23, 8]] [['TIME', 23, 8]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:59:46_13 I would like to reiterate that the Commission stands ready to provide support, while fully insisting on the separation of powers. The Commission could support efforts to improve checks and balances and address failures, for instance through the assessment on continued concerns about the independence of justice. i would like to reiterate that the commission stands ready to provide support while fully insisting on the separation of powers. the commission could support efforts to improve checks and balances and address failures for instance through the assessment on continued concerns about the independence of justice. None fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:59:46_22 To build on the positive lessons learned so far, the review of the Ohrid Framework Agreement is important and should be soon converted into policy recommendations. Finally, let me stress that renewed efforts from all sides are needed to improve relations and trust between parties, and these need to to build on the positive lessons learned so far the review of the ohrid framework agreement is important and should be soon converted into policy recommendations. finally let me stress that renewed efforts from all sides are needed to improve relations and trust between parties and these need to None fine-tune [['LAW', 67, 25]] [['LAW', 66, 25]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:59:46_19 It is of the utmost importance that there are continued efforts to improve the overall climate for cooperation and trust. it is of the utmost importance that there are continued efforts to improve the overall climate for cooperation and trust. None fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:59:46_20 Good neighbourly relations remain an essential part of the enlargement process and the EU's own history shows that working out compromises on contested issues is the best way to enhance regional cooperation and move forward. I would also like to use this opportunity to highlight the importance of maintaining good inter—ethnic relations. good neighbourly relations remain an essential part of the enlargement process and the eu's own history shows that working out compromises on contested issues is the best way to enhance regional cooperation and move forward. i would also like to use this opportunity to highlight the importance of maintaining good interethnic relations. None fine-tune [['GPE', 87, 2]] [['GPE', 87, 2]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:59:46_17 Turning to the issue of good neighbourly relations, I agree with you that it is an essential part of the country's progress towards the European Union. turning to the issue of good neighbourly relations i agree with you that it is an essential part of the country's progress towards the european union. None fine-tune [['GPE', 136, 14]] [['GPE', 135, 14]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:59:46_6 I share your concerns that delays in setting a date for the start of accession negotiations have added to the frustration of the population in the country and also affected the sustainability of previous reforms as well as the leverage of the Union as such. i share your concerns that delays in setting a date for the start of accession negotiations have added to the frustration of the population in the country and also affected the sustainability of previous reforms as well as the leverage of the union as such. None fine-tune [['GPE', 243, 5]] [['GPE', 243, 5]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:54:19_11 This includes a negotiated and mutually accepted solution to the name issue, under the auspices of the United Nations. We call for progress towards bringing the longstanding discussions on this issue to a definitive conclusion without delay. In the light of the overall importance of maintaining good neighbourly relations, it is essential to continue high—level contacts between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria, and to translate them into concrete this includes a negotiated and mutually accepted solution to the name issue under the auspices of the united nations. we call for progress towards bringing the longstanding discussions on this issue to a definitive conclusion without delay. in the light of the overall importance of maintaining good neighbourly relations it is essential to continue highlevel contacts between the former yugoslav republic of macedonia and bulgaria and to translate them into concrete None fine-tune [['GPE', 426, 8], ['GPE', 384, 37], ['ORG', 103, 14]] [['GPE', 423, 8], ['GPE', 381, 37], ['ORG', 102, 14]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:54:19_3 However, I would point out that the Council Conclusions of December 2014 emphasised serious concerns about an increasing politicisation of state institutions and growing shortcomings in relation to the independence of the judiciary and to media freedoms. however i would point out that the council conclusions of december two thousand and fourteen emphasised serious concerns about an increasing politicisation of state institutions and growing shortcomings in relation to the independence of the judiciary and to media freedoms. None fine-tune [['DATE', 59, 13], ['ORG', 36, 7]] [['DATE', 58, 34], ['ORG', 35, 7]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:54:19_15 This will take into account the High—Level Accession Dialogue and the tangible steps taken to promote good neighbourly relations and to reach a negotiated and mutually accepted solution to the name issue. this will take into account the highlevel accession dialogue and the tangible steps taken to promote good neighbourly relations and to reach a negotiated and mutually accepted solution to the name issue. None fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:54:19_4 Failure to deliver on these issues has damaged the sustainability of reforms. failure to deliver on these issues has damaged the sustainability of reforms. None fine-tune None None 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:54:19_12 action and results. Finally, let me add that the Council broadly shares the Commission's assessment that the political criteria continue to be sufficiently met, on the basis of the cumulative progress achieved. action and results. finally let me add that the council broadly shares the commission's assessment that the political criteria continue to be sufficiently met on the basis of the cumulative progress achieved. None fine-tune [['ORG', 49, 7]] [['ORG', 48, 7]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:54:19_8 Concerning the inter—ethnic situation, greater trust between the communities needs to be built. The Ohrid Framework Agreement continues to be an essential element for democracy and rule of law in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. concerning the interethnic situation greater trust between the communities needs to be built. the ohrid framework agreement continues to be an essential element for democracy and rule of law in the former yugoslav republic of macedonia. None fine-tune [['GPE', 216, 21], ['NORP', 207, 8], ['LAW', 100, 25]] [['GPE', 214, 21], ['NORP', 205, 8], ['LAW', 98, 25]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:54:19_6 As shown by the latest developments, political crises between government and opposition parties are recurrent. The Council shares the view expressed in Parliament's draft resolution that a more constructive and inclusive political dialogue is needed. as shown by the latest developments political crises between government and opposition parties are recurrent. the council shares the view expressed in parliament's draft resolution that a more constructive and inclusive political dialogue is needed. None fine-tune [['ORG', 152, 10], ['ORG', 115, 7]] [['ORG', 151, 10], ['ORG', 114, 7]] 20150310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150310-19:54:19_10 The Council reiterates that maintaining good neighbourly relations remains an essential part of European integration. the council reiterates that maintaining good neighbourly relations remains an essential part of european integration. None fine-tune [['NORP', 96, 8], ['ORG', 4, 7]] [['NORP', 96, 8], ['ORG', 4, 7]] 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:15:33_1 You shouldn't be looking at Farm Europe on the website because they are giving you the wrong information. I look forward to France being very strong supporters of getting Member States, particularly Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria in unanimity in order to do more, so that we can reduce this particular impact on our farmers. you shouldn't be looking at farm europe on the website because they are giving you the wrong information. i look forward to france being very strong supporters of getting member states particularly denmark the netherlands sweden and austria in unanimity in order to do more so that we can reduce this particular impact on our farmers. None fine-tune [['GPE', 236, 7], ['GPE', 225, 6], ['GPE', 212, 11], ['GPE', 199, 7], ['GPE', 124, 6], ['ORG', 28, 11]] [['GPE', 233, 7], ['GPE', 222, 6], ['GPE', 210, 11], ['GPE', 198, 7], ['GPE', 124, 6], ['ORG', 28, 11]] 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:15:33_12 Strengthening the farmers' position in the food chain is also important. strengthening the farmers' position in the food chain is also important. None fine-tune None None 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:15:33_10 In an effort to improve market transparency, the Commission has established a dedicated sheep and goatmeat dashboard, which is published on its website. in an effort to improve market transparency the commission has established a dedicated sheep and goatmeat dashboard which is published on its website. None fine-tune None None 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:15:33_5 Maintaining current production levels in sensitive sectors is one of the reasons why the CAP foresees the possibility for Member States to provide voluntary coupled support for the sheep sector. maintaining current production levels in sensitive sectors is one of the reasons why the cap foresees the possibility for member states to provide voluntary coupled support for the sheep sector. None fine-tune [['LAW', 89, 3], ['CARDINAL', 62, 3]] [['LAW', 89, 3], ['CARDINAL', 62, 3]] 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:15:33_21 Supporting it is in the interest of all of supporting it is in the interest of all of None fine-tune None None 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:15:33_3 Ms Herranz García's report is another valuable contribution to the discussion about this important sector. ms herranz garca's report is another valuable contribution to the discussion about this important sector. None fine-tune [['PERSON', 3, 14]] [['PERSON', 3, 13]] 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:15:33_18 The first countries that actually objected to this were the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and these are supposed to be the best friends of the United Kingdom when it comes to a future trading relationship. the first countries that actually objected to this were the united states australia and new zealand and these are supposed to be the best friends of the united kingdom when it comes to a future trading relationship. None fine-tune [['GPE', 155, 14], ['GPE', 89, 11], ['GPE', 75, 9], ['GPE', 60, 13], ['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] [['GPE', 153, 14], ['GPE', 88, 11], ['GPE', 74, 9], ['GPE', 60, 13], ['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:15:33_4 The Commission shares the rapporteur's view in regard to the importance of small ruminants, not only for producing a whole range of market goods like meat, milk, wool and skins, but also in relation to landscape conservation, the fight against countryside desertification and the preservation of our cultural heritage. the commission shares the rapporteur's view in regard to the importance of small ruminants not only for producing a whole range of market goods like meat milk wool and skins but also in relation to landscape conservation the fight against countryside desertification and the preservation of our cultural heritage. None fine-tune None None 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:15:33_2 I look forward to the leadership of France in this regard. Mr President, I want to thank the rapporteur, Ms Herranz García, for her report on the sheep and goat sector. This report rightly highlights the very specific features that are associated with this type of farming in the EU. Recognising the contribution of the sheep sector as well as its vulnerability, I established a sheepmeat forum in the autumn of 2015 to provide our stakeholders, together with my services, with the opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities that face the sector. i look forward to the leadership of france in this regard. mr president i want to thank the rapporteur ms herranz garca for her report on the sheep and goat sector. this report rightly highlights the very specific features that are associated with this type of farming in the eu. recognising the contribution of the sheep sector as well as its vulnerability i established a sheepmeat forum in the autumn of two thousand and fifteen to provide our stakeholders together with my services with the opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities that face the sector. None fine-tune [['DATE', 402, 14], ['GPE', 280, 2], ['PERSON', 108, 14], ['GPE', 36, 6]] [['DATE', 397, 34], ['GPE', 276, 2], ['PERSON', 106, 13], ['GPE', 36, 6]] 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:15:33_11 This gives regular market updates and provides stakeholders with information about the main market developments inside and outside the EU. this gives regular market updates and provides stakeholders with information about the main market developments inside and outside the eu. None fine-tune [['GPE', 135, 2]] [['GPE', 135, 2]] 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:15:33_24 I can assure you that the Commission will continue supporting the sector's efforts to become more market orientated and secure its long term sustainability. i can assure you that the commission will continue supporting the sector's efforts to become more market orientated and secure its long term sustainability. None fine-tune None None 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:15:33_6 The report's suggestion to increase this level of support has to be seen in the context of the proposals for the future CAP. the report's suggestion to increase this level of support has to be seen in the context of the proposals for the future cap. None fine-tune None None 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:13:18_1 The first one is around how we are going to allocate the tariff—rate quotas that come from New Zealand and Australia to the European Union, and maybe the Commissioner would respond to that, because that is a significant issue. the first one is around how we are going to allocate the tariffrate quotas that come from new zealand and australia to the european union and maybe the commissioner would respond to that because that is a significant issue. 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 124, 14], ['GPE', 107, 9], ['GPE', 91, 11], ['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] [['GPE', 123, 14], ['GPE', 106, 9], ['GPE', 90, 11], ['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:13:18_2 As I understand it, the plans such as they are by the UK and the European Union on this issue are not acceptable to the countries involved. as i understand it the plans such as they are by the uk and the european union on this issue are not acceptable to the countries involved. 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 65, 14], ['GPE', 54, 2]] [['GPE', 64, 14], ['GPE', 53, 2]] 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:13:18_3 You might comment. you might comment. 28115 fine-tune None None 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:13:18_4 The second issue is also Brexit—related, because many of the lambs produced in Northern Ireland come to the Republic of Ireland for processing and then go to France for consumption. the second issue is also brexitrelated because many of the lambs produced in northern ireland come to the republic of ireland for processing and then go to france for consumption. 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 158, 6], ['GPE', 108, 19], ['GPE', 79, 16], ['EVENT', 25, 6], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] [['GPE', 156, 6], ['GPE', 106, 19], ['GPE', 77, 16], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] 20180502-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180502-22:13:18_5 Clearly, we will have problems around that issue when Brexit happens, and we're not clear as to the shape of Brexit around customs, around borders and around standards. clearly we will have problems around that issue when brexit happens and we're not clear as to the shape of brexit around customs around borders and around standards. 28115 fine-tune [['EVENT', 109, 6], ['EVENT', 54, 6]] [['EVENT', 107, 6], ['EVENT', 53, 6]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:48:32_3 They tell me an end to EU grants to the IWF and the UK Safer Internet Centre puts at risk the amount of child sexual abuse material they will be able to remove from the Internet. they tell me an end to eu grants to the iwf and the uk safer internet centre puts at risk the amount of child sexual abuse material they will be able to remove from the internet. 185637 fine-tune [['ORG', 52, 24], ['ORG', 40, 3], ['GPE', 23, 2]] [['ORG', 52, 24], ['ORG', 40, 3], ['GPE', 23, 2]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:48:32_8 UK Safer Internet Day is the biggest Safer Internet Day in Europe, reaching nearly three million children and their parents each year. uk safer internet day is the biggest safer internet day in europe reaching nearly three million children and their parents each year. 185637 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 83, 13], ['LOC', 59, 6], ['EVENT', 37, 18], ['EVENT', 3, 18], ['GPE', 0, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 82, 13], ['LOC', 59, 6], ['EVENT', 37, 18], ['EVENT', 3, 18], ['GPE', 0, 2]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:45:44_5 We should not forget that it is Afghanistan that should have the ownership of its economic and political processes. Therefore we should particularly support local initiatives and support the infrastructures to improve its citizens' participation in political life. we should not forget that it is afghanistan that should have the ownership of its economic and political processes. therefore we should particularly support local initiatives and support the infrastructures to improve its citizens' participation in political life. 124746 fine-tune [['GPE', 32, 11]] [['GPE', 32, 11]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:45:44_4 If you want our development efforts in Afghanistan to be successful we firstly need to contribute to security building and we need to take steps in preventing radicalisation, fighting corruption and establishing a strong and independent civil society. if you want our development efforts in afghanistan to be successful we firstly need to contribute to security building and we need to take steps in preventing radicalisation fighting corruption and establishing a strong and independent civil society. 124746 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 71, 7], ['GPE', 39, 11]] [['ORDINAL', 71, 7], ['GPE', 39, 11]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:38:37_6 In this regard, I would suggest that the EU makes more of an effort in raising the efficiency of military spending, including optimisation of industrial sectors, and so on. in this regard i would suggest that the eu makes more of an effort in raising the efficiency of military spending including optimisation of industrial sectors and so on. 124746 fine-tune [['GPE', 41, 2]] [['GPE', 40, 2]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:56:49_4 The European automotive industry must adapt much faster to mobility transition. the european automotive industry must adapt much faster to mobility transition. 124949 fine-tune [['NORP', 4, 8]] [['NORP', 4, 8]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:56:49_2 I agree entirely with these priorities so I was proud to vote for the report. In addition, it was good that the amendment to the report, seeking to promote incentives to use mega trucks, was defeated as these are dangerous and unnecessary. i agree entirely with these priorities so i was proud to vote for the report. in addition it was good that the amendment to the report seeking to promote incentives to use mega trucks was defeated as these are dangerous and unnecessary. 124949 fine-tune None None 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:56:49_3 however it was disappointing that the point in the report on phasing out new emitting cars by two thousand and thirty five was not approved. 124949 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 94, 28]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:56:49_1 This excellent report calls strongly for a change towards more sustainable modes of transport, a deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure and an ambitious action plan for the increasing use of electric vehicles. this excellent report calls strongly for a change towards more sustainable modes of transport a deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure and an ambitious action plan for the increasing use of electric vehicles. 124949 fine-tune None None 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:29:34_1 Trillions of pounds, euros and dollars are being siphoned off through loopholes to avoid tax, while our public services are starved of money and the world's poorest are hit hardest. This is a global problem but the Panama Papers revealed Britain to be top of the leader board, with the greatest number of offshore companies and trusts amongst EU nations. trillions of pounds euros and dollars are being siphoned off through loopholes to avoid tax while our public services are starved of money and the world's poorest are hit hardest. this is a global problem but the panama papers revealed britain to be top of the leader board with the greatest number of offshore companies and trusts amongst eu nations. 185637 fine-tune [['GPE', 343, 2], ['GPE', 238, 7], ['GPE', 215, 6], ['MONEY', 0, 19]] [['GPE', 340, 2], ['GPE', 236, 7], ['GPE', 213, 6], ['MONEY', 0, 19]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:29:34_3 I welcome the blacklist of tax havens and sanctions against them, more transparency, more cooperation, as well as a globally recognised definition of a tax haven. i welcome the blacklist of tax havens and sanctions against them more transparency more cooperation as well as a globally recognised definition of a tax haven. 185637 fine-tune None None 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:29:34_4 It is high time we end having one set of rules for the super rich, and another for the rest of us. it is high time we end having one set of rules for the super rich and another for the rest of us. 185637 fine-tune None None 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:44:31_0 Mr President, it is an extraordinary thing when we think of the blood and treasure that was poured into Afghanistan in an attempt to keep out other countries one way or another, the huge damage done to that state because of rival powers attempting to gain influence there. mr president it is an extraordinary thing when we think of the blood and treasure that was poured into afghanistan in an attempt to keep out other countries one way or another the huge damage done to that state because of rival powers attempting to gain influence there. 4555 fine-tune [['GPE', 104, 11]] [['GPE', 103, 11]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:44:31_1 The one thing that was never really properly tried, and which still has not been tried, is properly integrating Afghanistan into the world economy, allowing the institutions of private property and free contract to flourish there. the one thing that was never really properly tried and which still has not been tried is properly integrating afghanistan into the world economy allowing the institutions of private property and free contract to flourish there. 4555 fine-tune [['GPE', 112, 11], ['CARDINAL', 4, 3]] [['GPE', 110, 11], ['CARDINAL', 4, 3]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:44:31_2 We are still, I am afraid, playing these Great Game power politics which end up treating the ethnic groups and the tribes of Afghanistan as pawns rather than as constructs made up of individuals, each with their own interests in markets and success. we are still i am afraid playing these great game power politics which end up treating the ethnic groups and the tribes of afghanistan as pawns rather than as constructs made up of individuals each with their own interests in markets and success. 4555 fine-tune [['GPE', 125, 11]] [['GPE', 123, 11]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:44:31_3 I hope that the time for Afghanistan will come. i hope that the time for afghanistan will come. 4555 fine-tune [['GPE', 25, 11]] [['GPE', 25, 11]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:43:09_4 We need to develop deeper and more active relations with Hong Kong as it has the potential to become an example of democratisation and liberalisation for other states in the east and south east Asia region. we need to develop deeper and more active relations with hong kong as it has the potential to become an example of democratisation and liberalisation for other states in the east and south east asia region. 124746 fine-tune [['LOC', 183, 15], ['LOC', 174, 4], ['GPE', 57, 9]] [['LOC', 183, 15], ['LOC', 174, 4], ['GPE', 57, 9]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:47:12_1 It was a while before the stories of the atrocities suffered by the Rohingya people began to spread beyond newspapers that were either in Muslim majority countries or Muslim oriented in their readerships. it was a while before the stories of the atrocities suffered by the rohingya people began to spread beyond newspapers that were either in muslim majority countries or muslim oriented in their readerships. 4555 fine-tune [['NORP', 167, 6], ['NORP', 138, 6], ['NORP', 68, 8]] [['NORP', 167, 6], ['NORP', 138, 6], ['NORP', 68, 8]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:47:12_2 But I think we have now got a sense of the magnitude of what is taking place. but i think we have now got a sense of the magnitude of what is taking place. 4555 fine-tune None None 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:47:12_3 I wonder whether we were slow because it challenged our western perceptions. i wonder whether we were slow because it challenged our western perceptions. 4555 fine-tune None None 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:47:12_6 We simultaneously struggle to see people as victims and as doers of violence. There is, at the moment, no worse human rights crisis on the planet and we cannot leave overwhelmed Bangladesh to try and deal with this issue bilaterally. we simultaneously struggle to see people as victims and as doers of violence. there is at the moment no worse human rights crisis on the planet and we cannot leave overwhelmed bangladesh to try and deal with this issue bilaterally. 4555 fine-tune [['GPE', 178, 10]] [['GPE', 176, 10]] 20171214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20171214-12:47:12_7 If ever there was a case where we needed to step in, this is it. if ever there was a case where we needed to step in this is it. 4555 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-22:06:12_15 We are currently implementing a lot of measures from the steel action plan. we are currently implementing a lot of measures from the steel action plan. None fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-22:06:12_4 It has to be tackled both on the national and the European level. it has to be tackled both on the national and the european level. None fine-tune [['NORP', 50, 8]] [['NORP', 50, 8]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-22:06:12_2 We need strong, modernised and innovative European industry, and this is the basis for all of our actions. we need strong modernised and innovative european industry and this is the basis for all of our actions. None fine-tune [['NORP', 42, 8]] [['NORP', 41, 8]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-22:06:12_20 I am responsible for this, together with Commissioner Vella. i am responsible for this together with commissioner vella. None fine-tune [['PERSON', 54, 5]] [['PERSON', 53, 5]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-22:06:12_26 We should address at this conference, with all of the stakeholders, the very critical issues such as investment including the role which the investment plan will play in these sectors energy, the circular economy package, trade and, last but not least, research and development, in order to secure the future of our industry. we should address at this conference with all of the stakeholders the very critical issues such as investment including the role which the investment plan will play in these sectors energy the circular economy package trade and last but not least research and development in order to secure the future of our industry. None fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-22:06:12_1 Firstly, I want to say very strongly that we need strong European industry. We need a strong European steel industry. firstly i want to say very strongly that we need strong european industry. we need a strong european steel industry. None fine-tune [['NORP', 93, 8], ['NORP', 57, 8], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] [['NORP', 92, 8], ['NORP', 56, 8], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-20:57:27_11 In this context, the Commission is also willing to consider opening investigations based on the threat of injury. in this context the commission is also willing to consider opening investigations based on the threat of injury. None fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-20:57:27_17 Trade defence action is triggered by applications from industry. trade defence action is triggered by applications from industry. None fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-20:57:27_19 table. Given that this is a legal process subject to scrutiny not only by the Member States but also by the courts and in some instances the WTO time is needed to ensure that any action taken is in line with the legislation and our international obligations. table. given that this is a legal process subject to scrutiny not only by the member states but also by the courts and in some instances the wto time is needed to ensure that any action taken is in line with the legislation and our international obligations. None fine-tune [['ORG', 141, 3]] [['ORG', 141, 3]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-20:57:27_3 The report offers a very interesting perspective for the current debate on how to support the sector, something that is really vital for our economy. The report also highlights fundamental issues that have been at the centre of the Commission's report. the report offers a very interesting perspective for the current debate on how to support the sector something that is really vital for our economy. the report also highlights fundamental issues that have been at the centre of the commission's report. None fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-20:57:27_16 As regards opening cases, there is nothing to be gained from this time wise, as it still requires the existence of sufficient evidence, and this can only be furnished by the industry. as regards opening cases there is nothing to be gained from this time wise as it still requires the existence of sufficient evidence and this can only be furnished by the industry. None fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:28:03_4 The austerity policies are much more destructive than energy prices. the austerity policies are much more destructive than energy prices. 96739 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:28:03_0 Mr President, we want the European steel industry to have a sustainable future, but it is obviously just not good enough for the Commission to say it will try to come back with some solutions, mr president we want the european steel industry to have a sustainable future but it is obviously just not good enough for the commission to say it will try to come back with some solutions 96739 fine-tune [['NORP', 26, 8]] [['NORP', 25, 8]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:28:03_1 without even mentioning the core fact that we have vast overcapacity in Europe in the steel sector. without even mentioning the core fact that we have vast overcapacity in europe in the steel sector. 96739 fine-tune [['LOC', 72, 6]] [['LOC', 72, 6]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:28:03_3 It would be counterproductive in fact the steel industry would be biting one of the few hands that can feed it if it were seduced by certain conservatives to go against climate policy, because only investment in infrastructure and the transformation of our economies can provide new uses for steel. it would be counterproductive in fact the steel industry would be biting one of the few hands that can feed it if it were seduced by certain conservatives to go against climate policy because only investment in infrastructure and the transformation of our economies can provide new uses for steel. 96739 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 73, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 73, 3]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:34:34_11 Edouard Martin's report offers long term solutions to this crisis, and if implemented correctly it could put European steel on the path to a sustainable future. edouard martin's report offers long term solutions to this crisis and if implemented correctly it could put european steel on the path to a sustainable future. 124953 fine-tune [['NORP', 109, 8], ['PERSON', 0, 14]] [['NORP', 108, 8], ['PERSON', 0, 14]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:34:34_17 We in Britain like to think that we are different from the rest of Europe. we in britain like to think that we are different from the rest of europe. 124953 fine-tune [['LOC', 67, 6], ['GPE', 6, 7]] [['LOC', 67, 6], ['GPE', 6, 7]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:34:34_13 Today I am calling on the UK Government to stop hiding behind their excuses for inaction, to stop blocking the vital reform of EU trade defence measures and to recognise that steel is a strategic foundation industry on which all of our manufacturing is based. today i am calling on the uk government to stop hiding behind their excuses for inaction to stop blocking the vital reform of eu trade defence measures and to recognise that steel is a strategic foundation industry on which all of our manufacturing is based. 124953 fine-tune [['GPE', 127, 2], ['NORP', 26, 2]] [['GPE', 126, 2], ['NORP', 26, 2]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:34:34_15 other countries believe in industrial policy. other countries believe in industrial policy. 124953 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:34:34_9 It is clear that the global steel market is saturated with overcapacity, especially from China, driving down prices to unsustainable levels. it is clear that the global steel market is saturated with overcapacity especially from china driving down prices to unsustainable levels. 124953 fine-tune [['GPE', 89, 5]] [['GPE', 88, 5]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:34:34_7 we have had enough high level meetings. we have had enough high level meetings. 124953 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:34:34_2 The European steel sector is in crisis. Sites are closing, with thousands of well paid highly skilled jobs lost. the european steel sector is in crisis. sites are closing with thousands of well paid highly skilled jobs lost. 124953 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 64, 9], ['NORP', 4, 8]] [['CARDINAL', 63, 9], ['NORP', 4, 8]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:34:34_6 We have had enough summits we have had enough summits; 124953 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:34:34_8 Now we need to see action from the Commission and from national governments. now we need to see action from the commission and from national governments. 124953 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:34:34_12 It should be supported when it comes to plenary. it should be supported when it comes to plenary. 124953 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:34:34_14 Other countries have supported their industries within EU state aid rules other countries have supported their industries within eu state aid rules; 124953 fine-tune [['GPE', 55, 2]] [['GPE', 55, 2]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:34:34_10 We need to modernise and strengthen our trade defence tools to make them more effective acting quicker, tackling social and environmental dumping, and opening them up to give the workforce the ability to initiate complaints. we need to modernise and strengthen our trade defence tools to make them more effective acting quicker tackling social and environmental dumping and opening them up to give the workforce the ability to initiate complaints. 124953 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:34:34_16 But we have a Secretary of State who refuses to say the words. but we have a secretary of state who refuses to say the words. 124953 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:34:34_18 But this is a difference which is killing our industries and communities like my own. but this is a difference which is killing our industries and communities like my own. 124953 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:06:45_11 I suspect it would be as successful as extending the ETS to the airline sector proved to be. i suspect it would be as successful as extending the ets to the airline sector proved to be. 96957 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:06:45_0 Mr President, the steel industry is important for our economy, providing employment for thousands of our constituents. mr president the steel industry is important for our economy providing employment for thousands of our constituents. 96957 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 88, 9]] [['CARDINAL', 86, 9]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:06:45_8 EU climate policies are at fault here, hurting competitiveness, raising prices and ultimately driving industry out of Europe. eu climate policies are at fault here hurting competitiveness raising prices and ultimately driving industry out of europe. 96957 fine-tune [['LOC', 118, 6], ['GPE', 0, 2]] [['LOC', 116, 6], ['GPE', 0, 2]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:06:45_13 I would ask the Commissioner to explain what she is going to do to support the industry and combat the anti competitive practices it faces. i would ask the commissioner to explain what she is going to do to support the industry and combat the anti competitive practices it faces. 96957 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:06:45_5 This month's meeting of EU Ministers, called by the UK Business Secretary Sajid Javid, showed strong agreement on the need to take concrete action. this month's meeting of eu ministers called by the uk business secretary sajid javid showed strong agreement on the need to take concrete action. 96957 fine-tune [['PERSON', 74, 11], ['NORP', 52, 2], ['GPE', 24, 2]] [['PERSON', 73, 11], ['NORP', 51, 2], ['GPE', 24, 2]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:06:45_3 Many countries around the world have reacted to this threat, including the United States, India and Brazil. many countries around the world have reacted to this threat including the united states india and brazil. 96957 fine-tune [['GPE', 100, 6], ['GPE', 90, 5], ['GPE', 75, 13]] [['GPE', 98, 6], ['GPE', 88, 5], ['GPE', 74, 13]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:06:45_12 The steel sector now needs action, not proposals that have no prospect of success. the steel sector now needs action not proposals that have no prospect of success. 96957 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:06:45_9 I do not believe the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism proposed by Mr Martin in his report is the answer. i do not believe the carbon border adjustment mechanism proposed by mr martin in his report is the answer. 96957 fine-tune [['PERSON', 71, 6]] [['PERSON', 71, 6]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:06:45_7 since two thousand and seven despite rising demand for aluminium eleven of the twenty four smelters in the eu have shut down. 96957 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 107, 2], ['CARDINAL', 79, 11], ['CARDINAL', 65, 6], ['DATE', 0, 28]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:06:45_10 I fear it will invite retaliation and encourage protectionism around the world. i fear it will invite retaliation and encourage protectionism around the world. 96957 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:29:50_5 secondly look at the electricity prices which will be up forty seven by two thousand and twenty and immediately rethink the persecution of our manufacturing in the name of green dreams. 124951 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 72, 23], ['CARDINAL', 57, 11], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:29:50_7 Manufacturing matters. manufacturing matters. 124951 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:29:50_1 totally uncompetitive dumping from China. totally uncompetitive dumping from china. 124951 fine-tune [['GPE', 35, 5]] [['GPE', 35, 5]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:29:50_4 First of all, combat the dumping by China. first of all combat the dumping by china. 124951 fine-tune [['GPE', 36, 5], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['GPE', 35, 5], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:44:54_0 Mr President, it is clear from listening to tonight's debate that colleagues from all over Europe are concerned about the crisis in the steel industry, and I would like to thank the UK Government for calling the emergency meeting to see what more we can do to help. mr president it is clear from listening to tonight's debate that colleagues from all over europe are concerned about the crisis in the steel industry and i would like to thank the uk government for calling the emergency meeting to see what more we can do to help. 96949 fine-tune [['NORP', 182, 2], ['LOC', 91, 6], ['TIME', 44, 7]] [['NORP', 180, 2], ['LOC', 90, 6], ['TIME', 43, 7]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:44:54_1 Yes, this is partly due to overcapacity in the global market, but decisions we take now in this sector have long lasting consequences, because moth balling is not viable. yes this is partly due to overcapacity in the global market but decisions we take now in this sector have long lasting consequences because moth balling is not viable. 96949 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:44:54_6 I am not asking you to bend or break competition rules, but rather to make the decisions quickly please, Commissioner. i am not asking you to bend or break competition rules but rather to make the decisions quickly please commissioner. 96949 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:49:45_2 We should apply a more systematic approach. we should apply a more systematic approach. 96774 fine-tune None None 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:37:01_1 We urgently need to have this debate, but more than that we urgently need the Commission to take rapid action to make sure that we are using all the anti dumping measures that the Commission and the EU have at their disposal. we urgently need to have this debate but more than that we urgently need the commission to take rapid action to make sure that we are using all the anti dumping measures that the commission and the eu have at their disposal. 96919 fine-tune [['GPE', 199, 2]] [['GPE', 198, 2]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:37:01_3 Incredibly, thousands of jobs have been lost. incredibly thousands of jobs have been lost. 96919 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 12, 9]] [['CARDINAL', 11, 9]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:37:01_5 That action needs to be taken now, and I am calling on the Commission to do so in order that we can have a UK steel industry that we can be proud of. that action needs to be taken now and i am calling on the commission to do so in order that we can have a uk steel industry that we can be proud of. 96919 fine-tune [['GPE', 107, 2]] [['GPE', 106, 2]] 20151124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151124-21:37:01_6 We are proud of our UK industry, but we also need to make sure we can retain the skills that we have and also be able to compete in the marketplace. we are proud of our uk industry but we also need to make sure we can retain the skills that we have and also be able to compete in the marketplace. 96919 fine-tune [['GPE', 20, 2]] [['GPE', 20, 2]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_6 As I stressed in my remarks there, the UN Human Rights Council has a responsibility to ensure that stated intentions are translated into real action and real progress. as i stressed in my remarks there the un human rights council has a responsibility to ensure that stated intentions are translated into real action and real progress. 94301 fine-tune [['ORG', 39, 23]] [['ORG', 38, 23]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_8 What matters in the end is not the number of resolutions that are passed, but results in the real world that make a difference to people who are in need. what matters in the end is not the number of resolutions that are passed but results in the real world that make a difference to people who are in need. 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_4 Already before the High Level Segment, the Council had called for an inquiry and recommended the suspension of Libya's membership of the Council which, as you know, has since been confirmed by the General Assembly in a unanimous decision. already before the high level segment the council had called for an inquiry and recommended the suspension of libya's membership of the council which as you know has since been confirmed by the general assembly in a unanimous decision. 94301 fine-tune [['ORG', 197, 16], ['ORG', 137, 7], ['GPE', 111, 5], ['ORG', 43, 7], ['EVENT', 19, 18]] [['ORG', 194, 16], ['ORG', 136, 7], ['GPE', 110, 5], ['ORG', 42, 7], ['EVENT', 19, 18]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_2 For obvious reasons on that occasion, the situation in Libya was at the heart of our discussions. for obvious reasons on that occasion the situation in libya was at the heart of our discussions. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 55, 5]] [['GPE', 54, 5]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_11 The rights to free speech, freedom of assembly, justice and equality are not European rights they are universal rights. the rights to free speech freedom of assembly justice and equality are not european rights they are universal rights. 94301 fine-tune [['NORP', 77, 8]] [['NORP', 75, 8]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_33 This is a key objective of the ongoing review process. this is a key objective of the ongoing review process. 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_28 Let me conclude by stressing once again the importance of the Human Rights Council for the EU the debates, the resolutions and the rapporteurs. let me conclude by stressing once again the importance of the human rights council for the eu the debates the resolutions and the rapporteurs. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 91, 2], ['ORG', 62, 20]] [['GPE', 91, 2], ['ORG', 62, 20]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_17 Faced in recent months with an increasing number of acts of religious discrimination and violence in different parts of the world, we need to send a strong, collective message against religious intolerance and in favour of the freedom of religion or belief for all people everywhere. faced in recent months with an increasing number of acts of religious discrimination and violence in different parts of the world we need to send a strong collective message against religious intolerance and in favour of the freedom of religion or belief for all people everywhere. 94301 fine-tune [['DATE', 9, 13]] [['DATE', 9, 13]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_26 The EU also is engaging with the Tunisian authorities to jointly present a draft resolution on the subject of boosting UN technical assistance on human rights in the context of ongoing transition. the eu also is engaging with the tunisian authorities to jointly present a draft resolution on the subject of boosting un technical assistance on human rights in the context of ongoing transition. 94301 fine-tune [['ORG', 119, 2], ['NORP', 33, 8], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['ORG', 119, 2], ['NORP', 33, 8], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_19 We believe that in both cases, the severity and number of human rights violations justify the extension of the mandates of the respective UN Special Rapporteurs. we believe that in both cases the severity and number of human rights violations justify the extension of the mandates of the respective un special rapporteurs. 94301 fine-tune [['ORG', 138, 2]] [['ORG', 137, 2]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_20 The EU also supports the initiative to create a Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, as proposed by several countries and regions. the eu also supports the initiative to create a special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in iran as proposed by several countries and regions. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 103, 4], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 103, 4], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_24 The EU welcomes Egypt's invitation to Ms Pillay to send members of her Office to the country. the eu welcomes egypt's invitation to ms pillay to send members of her office to the country. 94301 fine-tune [['PERSON', 41, 6], ['GPE', 16, 5], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['PERSON', 41, 6], ['GPE', 16, 5], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_13 That is why we speak out and we act against human rights violations wherever they occur. that is why we speak out and we act against human rights violations wherever they occur. 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_31 The real test is whether we make a difference on the ground. the real test is whether we make a difference on the ground. 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_15 We have several priorities for the 16th session of the Human Rights Council and we have discussed these actively with our partners. we have several priorities for the sixteenth session of the human rights council and we have discussed these actively with our partners. 94301 fine-tune [['ORG', 55, 20], ['ORDINAL', 35, 4]] [['ORG', 60, 20], ['ORDINAL', 35, 9]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_12 We must never fall into the trap of believing that people in other parts of the world whether it is Africa, Asia or Latin America should be any less passionate about their rights. we must never fall into the trap of believing that people in other parts of the world whether it is africa asia or latin america should be any less passionate about their rights. 94301 fine-tune [['LOC', 116, 13], ['LOC', 108, 4], ['LOC', 100, 6]] [['LOC', 115, 13], ['LOC', 107, 4], ['LOC', 100, 6]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_14 We also recognise that Europe's own path on human rights protection has not been a straight line and that constant efforts are also needed inside Europe. At the Human Rights Council, we are ready to discuss our own challenges, share experiences and offer support to those working to improve respect for human rights around the world. we also recognise that europe's own path on human rights protection has not been a straight line and that constant efforts are also needed inside europe. at the human rights council we are ready to discuss our own challenges share experiences and offer support to those working to improve respect for human rights around the world. 94301 fine-tune [['ORG', 161, 20], ['LOC', 146, 6], ['LOC', 23, 6]] [['ORG', 161, 20], ['LOC', 146, 6], ['LOC', 23, 6]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_23 A particular concern is the dramatically increasing number of death penalty cases more than 100 so far this year, as we discussed in our previous debate and the repression of those exercising their rights to freedom of expression and assembly. We feel the Council should address the situation in Egypt in an appropriate manner, taking into account the rapidly evolving situation in that country. a particular concern is the dramatically increasing number of death penalty cases more than one hundred so far this year as we discussed in our previous debate and the repression of those exercising their rights to freedom of expression and assembly. we feel the council should address the situation in egypt in an appropriate manner taking into account the rapidly evolving situation in that country. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 296, 5], ['ORG', 256, 7], ['DATE', 103, 9], ['CARDINAL', 92, 3]] [['GPE', 303, 5], ['ORG', 263, 7], ['DATE', 111, 9], ['CARDINAL', 92, 11]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_27 Other key situations that need to be addressed by this session of the Human Rights Council are Belarus, where we are deeply concerned at the number of political prisoners, the Democratic Republic of Congo where there are distressing reports of continuing human rights violations, in particular, widespread sexual violence as well as Côte d'Ivoire. other key situations that need to be addressed by this session of the human rights council are belarus where we are deeply concerned at the number of political prisoners the democratic republic of congo where there are distressing reports of continuing human rights violations in particular widespread sexual violence as well as cte d'ivoire. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 333, 13], ['GPE', 176, 28], ['GPE', 95, 7], ['ORG', 70, 20]] [['GPE', 329, 12], ['GPE', 174, 28], ['GPE', 95, 7], ['ORG', 70, 20]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_18 We will also table resolutions on Burma Myanmar and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. we will also table resolutions on burma myanmar and the democratic people's republic of korea. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 56, 37], ['GPE', 40, 7], ['GPE', 34, 5]] [['GPE', 56, 37], ['GPE', 40, 7], ['GPE', 34, 5]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_21 We are seriously concerned about the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. we are seriously concerned about the deteriorating human rights situation in iran. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 77, 4]] [['GPE', 77, 4]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_32 For that reason, the EU will work hard to strengthen the Human Rights Council and especially its ability to address urgent situations. for that reason the eu will work hard to strengthen the human rights council and especially its ability to address urgent situations. 94301 fine-tune [['ORG', 57, 20], ['GPE', 21, 2]] [['ORG', 56, 20], ['GPE', 20, 2]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_29 But in the end, these are only inputs. but in the end these are only inputs. 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_16 The EU will present an initiative on freedom of religion or belief. the eu will present an initiative on freedom of religion or belief. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 4, 2]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_5 All that is proof that multilateral institutions can live up to their mandate and can act in what we call real time. all that is proof that multilateral institutions can live up to their mandate and can act in what we call real time. 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_3 I am pleased that the international community sent a strong and united political signal regarding the ongoing human rights violations in Libya. i am pleased that the international community sent a strong and united political signal regarding the ongoing human rights violations in libya. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 137, 5]] [['GPE', 137, 5]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_9 I also emphasised that human rights are universal. i also emphasised that human rights are universal. 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_7 I think that Ms Pillay, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, whom I met in Geneva, is giving exactly the right direction politically in order to make a difference on the ground. i think that ms pillay the un high commissioner for human rights whom i met in geneva is giving exactly the right direction politically in order to make a difference on the ground. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 81, 6], ['ORG', 28, 2], ['PERSON', 16, 6]] [['GPE', 79, 6], ['ORG', 27, 2], ['PERSON', 16, 6]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:12:24_1 As honourable Members may know, I addressed the Council last week together with many Foreign Ministers from across the world. as honourable members may know i addressed the council last week together with many foreign ministers from across the world. 94301 fine-tune [['DATE', 56, 9], ['ORG', 48, 7]] [['DATE', 55, 9], ['ORG', 47, 7]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:37:54_11 How in the name of God could we vote down something like that? how in the name of god could we vote down something like that? 28112 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:37:54_13 I want to know from the High Representative if you are you going to raise this issue with the UN? i want to know from the high representative if you are you going to raise this issue with the un? 28112 fine-tune [['ORG', 94, 2]] [['ORG', 94, 2]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:37:54_1 Six million Jews were murdered in the Second World War here in Europe. six million jews were murdered in the second world war here in europe. 28112 fine-tune [['LOC', 63, 6], ['EVENT', 38, 16], ['NORP', 12, 4], ['CARDINAL', 0, 11]] [['LOC', 63, 6], ['EVENT', 38, 16], ['NORP', 12, 4], ['CARDINAL', 0, 11]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:37:54_4 This is not to do with abortion because a woman's life is in danger, or because she is in danger of having a back street abortion. this is not to do with abortion because a woman's life is in danger or because she is in danger of having a back street abortion. 28112 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:37:54_0 Mr President, I welcome the opportunity to participate in this debate and can I say at the outset that I appreciate the briefing arranged by the High Representative yesterday on the issues surrounding Libya. mr president i welcome the opportunity to participate in this debate and can i say at the outset that i appreciate the briefing arranged by the high representative yesterday on the issues surrounding libya. 28112 fine-tune [['GPE', 201, 5]] [['GPE', 200, 5]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:37:54_8 When is political correctness going to be overcome, so that we can have respectful debates here, so that we do not turn our heads the other way, as happened in the first half of the last century, so that we raise these issues, so that we ask why this is? when is political correctness going to be overcome so that we can have respectful debates here so that we do not turn our heads the other way as happened in the first half of the last century so that we raise these issues so that we ask why this is? 28112 fine-tune [['DATE', 164, 30]] [['DATE', 161, 30]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:40:59_6 That is what this European Union is supposed to be about unity in diversity. that is what this european union is supposed to be about unity in diversity. 28112 fine-tune [['GPE', 18, 14]] [['GPE', 18, 14]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:40:59_2 I have not heard anybody from the Socialist or Liberal side raise in this House the issue of gender based abortion. i have not heard anybody from the socialist or liberal side raise in this house the issue of gender based abortion. 28112 fine-tune [['NORP', 47, 7], ['NORP', 34, 9]] [['NORP', 47, 7], ['NORP', 34, 9]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:40:59_4 It is a shameful occurrence, on the record of this House, for those people who did it. it is a shameful occurrence on the record of this house for those people who did it. 28112 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:40:59_3 Not only did they not raise it, they voted down a resolution put to this House not to fund infanticide or coercive abortion. not only did they not raise it they voted down a resolution put to this house not to fund infanticide or coercive abortion. 28112 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:40:59_1 It is more than I received from her in relation to my view. We have to have respectful debate in this House, where people hear each other's views and then we come to conclusions. it is more than i received from her in relation to my view. we have to have respectful debate in this house where people hear each other's views and then we come to conclusions. 28112 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_1 I reflect on the fact that it is two years since the publication of Ms Andrikienė's report on the development of the UN Human Rights Council, including the role of the EU, and on the resolutions that have been passed since that report was produced. i reflect on the fact that it is two years since the publication of ms andrikien's report on the development of the un human rights council including the role of the eu and on the resolutions that have been passed since that report was produced. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 168, 2], ['ORG', 117, 23], ['PERSON', 71, 10], ['DATE', 33, 9]] [['GPE', 166, 2], ['ORG', 116, 23], ['PERSON', 71, 9], ['DATE', 33, 9]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_7 It is certainly not quite where we would have wished it to be, but now that we have seen the transfer to New York of some of the discussions, we can continue to work there as well. it is certainly not quite where we would have wished it to be but now that we have seen the transfer to new york of some of the discussions we can continue to work there as well. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 105, 8]] [['GPE', 104, 8]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_33 life. I think that is probably life. i think that is probably 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_17 My team has just been meeting with a group of MEPs to talk further about what more we should do on this. my team has just been meeting with a group of meps to talk further about what more we should do on this. 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_35 human. There are no other criteria that should human. there are no other criteria that should 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_31 us. I hope that we will be able to move forward on that over the coming weeks and months. us. i hope that we will be able to move forward on that over the coming weeks and months. 94301 fine-tune [['DATE', 56, 32]] [['DATE', 56, 32]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_15 My general point is that we believe in the right of freedom of religion and belief, whatever that religion or belief might be in that context. my general point is that we believe in the right of freedom of religion and belief whatever that religion or belief might be in that context. 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_24 We do indeed hence I know about the weekly reports. we do indeed hence i know about the weekly reports. 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_23 However, the honourable gentleman is completely right that the significant part of this is to make sure that people's rights are not violated and that we ensure humanitarian support is given. however the honourable gentleman is completely right that the significant part of this is to make sure that people's rights are not violated and that we ensure humanitarian support is given. 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_38 Very finally, I have not made any decision about opening a delegation in very finally i have not made any decision about opening a delegation in 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_30 We need to build alliances on human rights and to have the opportunity to talk with partners across the world where we can make common cause on some of the most important issues that concern we need to build alliances on human rights and to have the opportunity to talk with partners across the world where we can make common cause on some of the most important issues that concern 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_14 To those honourable Members who specifically talked about freedom of religion and belief, let me first of all say that I do indeed talk about the terrible tragedies for Christian communities anywhere in the world where these terrible tragedies occur. to those honourable members who specifically talked about freedom of religion and belief let me first of all say that i do indeed talk about the terrible tragedies for christian communities anywhere in the world where these terrible tragedies occur. 94301 fine-tune [['NORP', 169, 9]] [['NORP', 168, 9]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_32 If I might just finish with this, I was very taken by what Mr Salavrakos said when he said that human rights is a way of if i might just finish with this i was very taken by what mr salavrakos said when he said that human rights is a way of 94301 fine-tune [['PERSON', 62, 10]] [['PERSON', 61, 10]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_29 In my conversations on this, I am also clear on the need to think better and more creatively about how we operate in Geneva. in my conversations on this i am also clear on the need to think better and more creatively about how we operate in geneva. 94301 fine-tune [['GPE', 117, 6]] [['GPE', 116, 6]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_16 It is important that we continue to make those statements as clearly as possible, when you see terrorism or attacks on any religions, including Christianity. it is important that we continue to make those statements as clearly as possible when you see terrorism or attacks on any religions including christianity. 94301 fine-tune [['NORP', 144, 12]] [['NORP', 142, 12]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_34 right. I describe it as being this simple for human rights to apply to you, you simply have to be here and right. i describe it as being this simple for human rights to apply to you you simply have to be here and 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_6 I think we have all been pushing hard with the review to try to make that review as strong as possible. i think we have all been pushing hard with the review to try to make that review as strong as possible. 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:56:47_8 This really is an area of work where parliamentarians working with us can make a significant difference. this really is an area of work where parliamentarians working with us can make a significant difference. 94301 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:53:50_1 We give EUR 1.2 billion to the rebuilding of Iraq and yet, every time we pass a resolution in this House, every time we pass a written declaration with a big majority, we are simply ignored by the Iraqi Government and by their Iranian cohorts. They are psychologically torturing the people in Camp Ashraf with 210 loudspeakers blaring propaganda and threats at a high decibel level day and night for the last year. They are prohibiting access to medicines and the hospital for injured people and people dying of cancer. we give eur. one two billion to the rebuilding of iraq and yet every time we pass a resolution in this house every time we pass a written declaration with a big majority we are simply ignored by the iraqi government and by their iranian cohorts. they are psychologically torturing the people in camp ashraf with two hundred and ten loudspeakers blaring propaganda and threats at a high decibel level day and night for the last year. they are prohibiting access to medicines and the hospital for injured people and people dying of cancer. 4546 fine-tune [['DATE', 396, 17], ['CARDINAL', 310, 3], ['FAC', 293, 11], ['NORP', 227, 7], ['NORP', 197, 5], ['GPE', 45, 4], ['MONEY', 8, 15]] [['DATE', 414, 17], ['CARDINAL', 312, 19], ['FAC', 295, 11], ['NORP', 229, 7], ['NORP', 199, 5], ['GPE', 50, 4], ['MONEY', 8, 20]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:20:49_3 I am disappointed that the outcome document for the working group on the review omits any independent trigger for special sessions, that there is no requirement for member countries to justify failure to respond to recommendations, and that there is no provision at all for addressing specific country situations. i am disappointed that the outcome document for the working group on the review omits any independent trigger for special sessions that there is no requirement for member countries to justify failure to respond to recommendations and that there is no provision at all for addressing specific country situations. 2073 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:20:49_9 In conclusion, I believe that Libya's suspension from the Human Rights Council creates a historic precedent for respect for human rights in the UN system, which, in these dark days, shines a light on the silver thread. in conclusion i believe that libya's suspension from the human rights council creates a historic precedent for respect for human rights in the un system which in these dark days shines a light on the silver thread. 2073 fine-tune [['ORG', 144, 2], ['ORG', 58, 20], ['GPE', 30, 5]] [['ORG', 143, 2], ['ORG', 57, 20], ['GPE', 29, 5]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:20:49_7 Firstly, given what she said about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, will Europeans support the appointment of a special mandate holder for that country? Secondly, does she accept that, at some stage, a judgment has to be made as to whether the Palestinian and Israeli investigations in relation to the Goldstone report meet international standards, with a deliberation on the possible referral to the International Criminal Court if they do not? firstly given what she said about the democratic republic of the congo will europeans support the appointment of a special mandate holder for that country? secondly does she accept that at some stage a judgment has to be made as to whether the palestinian and israeli investigations in relation to the goldstone report meet international standards with a deliberation on the possible referral to the international criminal court if they do not? 2073 fine-tune [['PERSON', 307, 9], ['NORP', 265, 7], ['NORP', 249, 11], ['ORDINAL', 158, 8], ['NORP', 78, 9], ['GPE', 39, 32], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] [['PERSON', 302, 9], ['NORP', 260, 7], ['NORP', 244, 11], ['ORDINAL', 156, 8], ['NORP', 76, 9], ['GPE', 38, 32], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:20:49_6 To show in this debate that the High Representative does answer questions, can I ask her three in particular? to show in this debate that the high representative does answer questions can i ask her three in particular? 2073 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 89, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 88, 5]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:20:49_8 Thirdly, will the EU lodge an objection to Pakistan's reservation on Article 40 the obligation to report of the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights? thirdly will the eu lodge an objection to pakistan's reservation on article forty the obligation to report of the international covenant of civil and political rights? 2073 fine-tune [['LAW', 112, 52], ['LAW', 69, 10], ['GPE', 43, 8], ['GPE', 18, 2], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] [['LAW', 114, 52], ['LAW', 68, 13], ['GPE', 42, 8], ['GPE', 17, 2], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:20:49_2 Our Parliament will be present at a crucial time for the review of the Human Rights Council, as the global fulcrum for respect of human rights, the universal periodic review of all UN members, the independence of its experts or so called special procedures, and the enhanced role for civil society participation. They are key characteristics of the Council that we should work to protect at all costs. our parliament will be present at a crucial time for the review of the human rights council as the global fulcrum for respect of human rights the universal periodic review of all un members the independence of its experts or so called special procedures and the enhanced role for civil society participation. they are key characteristics of the council that we should work to protect at all costs. 2073 fine-tune [['ORG', 349, 7], ['ORG', 181, 2], ['ORG', 71, 20], ['ORG', 4, 10]] [['ORG', 345, 7], ['ORG', 179, 2], ['ORG', 71, 20], ['ORG', 4, 10]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:18:27_7 Last but not least, I would like to welcome the establishment of the Directorate for Human Rights and Democracy in the EEAS system. last but not least i would like to welcome the establishment of the directorate for human rights and democracy in the eeas system. 28276 fine-tune [['ORG', 119, 4], ['ORG', 69, 42]] [['ORG', 118, 4], ['ORG', 68, 42]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:18:27_4 It is important that the EU Member States and the European External Action Service actively engage in the 2011 review of the Council to strengthen compliance with its mandate. it is important that the eu member states and the european external action service actively engage in the two thousand and eleven review of the council to strengthen compliance with its mandate. 28276 fine-tune [['ORG', 125, 7], ['DATE', 106, 4], ['ORG', 50, 32], ['GPE', 25, 2]] [['ORG', 144, 7], ['DATE', 106, 23], ['ORG', 50, 32], ['GPE', 25, 2]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:18:27_8 The establishment of the External Action Service also provides us with a unique opportunity to streamline our action on the protection of human rights in the United Nations Human Rights Council. I therefore want to encourage the High Representative to make sure that European efforts in the Human Rights Council are well coordinated and that EU Member States belonging to this body are united and effective as never before. the establishment of the external action service also provides us with a unique opportunity to streamline our action on the protection of human rights in the united nations human rights council. i therefore want to encourage the high representative to make sure that european efforts in the human rights council are well coordinated and that eu member states belonging to this body are united and effective as never before. 28276 fine-tune [['GPE', 342, 2], ['ORG', 291, 20], ['NORP', 267, 8], ['ORG', 158, 35], ['ORG', 25, 23]] [['GPE', 342, 2], ['ORG', 291, 20], ['NORP', 267, 8], ['ORG', 158, 35], ['ORG', 25, 23]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:24:23_8 It must also be willing to listen and able to compromise. it must also be willing to listen and able to compromise. 2054 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:24:23_6 But at least the independence of the Human Rights Commissioner and of the special procedure was not damaged, so this is already an achievement under the present conditions. but at least the independence of the human rights commissioner and of the special procedure was not damaged so this is already an achievement under the present conditions. 2054 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:24:23_2 They can show that different regional groups can come together and they can show that the Council does not need to be divided. they can show that different regional groups can come together and they can show that the council does not need to be divided. 2054 fine-tune [['ORG', 90, 7]] [['ORG', 90, 7]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:24:23_4 This time is significant for another reason. A first comprehensive review of the working methods of the Council has come to a conclusion and, like my colleagues, I feel disappointed by the fact that the Council failed to appreciate the importance of the review. this time is significant for another reason. a first comprehensive review of the working methods of the council has come to a conclusion and like my colleagues i feel disappointed by the fact that the council failed to appreciate the importance of the review. 2054 fine-tune [['ORG', 203, 7], ['ORG', 104, 7], ['ORDINAL', 47, 5]] [['ORG', 201, 7], ['ORG', 104, 7], ['ORDINAL', 47, 5]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:24:23_12 It needs increased resources and its work must be integrated into all fields of EU foreign policy. it needs increased resources and its work must be integrated into all fields of eu foreign policy. 2054 fine-tune [['GPE', 80, 2]] [['GPE', 80, 2]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:24:23_11 So to my last point the EU's performance. After the creation of the Human Rights and Democracy Directorate at the European External Action Service, the EU delegation in Geneva will have a central role to play in EU human rights policy in the world. so to my last point the eu's performance. after the creation of the human rights and democracy directorate at the european external action service the eu delegation in geneva will have a central role to play in eu human rights policy in the world. 2054 fine-tune [['GPE', 212, 2], ['GPE', 169, 6], ['GPE', 152, 2], ['ORG', 114, 32], ['ORG', 68, 38], ['GPE', 24, 2]] [['GPE', 211, 2], ['GPE', 168, 6], ['GPE', 151, 2], ['ORG', 114, 32], ['ORG', 68, 38], ['GPE', 24, 2]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:24:23_3 Today, there is no longer a reason why action on Iran, North Korea, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burma and Sudan could not be next in line. today there is no longer a reason why action on iran north korea the democratic republic of congo burma and sudan could not be next in line. 2054 fine-tune [['GPE', 112, 5], ['GPE', 102, 5], ['GPE', 72, 28], ['GPE', 55, 11], ['GPE', 49, 4], ['DATE', 0, 5]] [['GPE', 108, 5], ['GPE', 98, 5], ['GPE', 69, 28], ['GPE', 53, 11], ['GPE', 48, 4], ['DATE', 0, 5]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:24:23_5 The EU prepared itself well but failed to win the support of others. the eu prepared itself well but failed to win the support of others. 2054 fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 4, 2]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:24:23_7 In any future discussions of the Council's work, the European Union must be able to build alliances and to reach across to other partners. in any future discussions of the council's work the european union must be able to build alliances and to reach across to other partners. 2054 fine-tune [['GPE', 53, 14], ['ORG', 33, 7]] [['GPE', 52, 14], ['ORG', 33, 7]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:24:23_9 I think we had a very welcome participation by the High Representative in the meeting some weeks ago. i think we had a very welcome participation by the high representative in the meeting some weeks ago. 2054 fine-tune [['DATE', 86, 14]] [['DATE', 86, 14]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:43:22_1 I really do find it hard that Parliament would vote down an amendment not to fund coercive abortion, not to fund infanticide. i really do find it hard that parliament would vote down an amendment not to fund coercive abortion not to fund infanticide. 28112 fine-tune [['ORG', 30, 10]] [['ORG', 30, 10]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:43:22_4 I personally have no difficulty with reproductive health support i personally have no difficulty with reproductive health support; 28112 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:43:22_5 it is when it comes to the abortion area I have difficulty for very good reasons and I would be happy to debate them. it is when it comes to the abortion area i have difficulty for very good reasons and i would be happy to debate them. 28112 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:43:22_7 I am not something from the past. i am not something from the past. 28112 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:55:09_1 support the cause of those people in the United Kingdom who had relatives, friends and loved ones blown up by Semtex or killed by guns that were supplied by Colonel Gaddafi and his murderous regime in Libya. support the cause of those people in the united kingdom who had relatives friends and loved ones blown up by semtex or killed by guns that were supplied by colonel gaddafi and his murderous regime in libya. 96951 fine-tune [['GPE', 201, 5], ['PERSON', 165, 7], ['PRODUCT', 110, 6], ['GPE', 41, 14]] [['GPE', 200, 5], ['PERSON', 164, 7], ['PRODUCT', 109, 6], ['GPE', 41, 14]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:23:10_1 there are too many to mention but also horizontal themes such as LGBT rights, free expression, rape as a war crime and the role of human rights defenders. there are too many to mention but also horizontal themes such as lgbt rights free expression rape as a war crime and the role of human rights defenders. 96945 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:23:10_2 In a sense, the UN Human Rights Council is in a similar position to the EU and it has to act as a global player. in a sense the un human rights council is in a similar position to the eu and it has to act as a global player. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 72, 2], ['ORG', 16, 23]] [['GPE', 71, 2], ['ORG', 15, 23]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:23:10_3 But both bodies suffer from the same problem a lack of credibility, double standards at times, and they are not able to act quickly enough. but both bodies suffer from the same problem a lack of credibility double standards at times and they are not able to act quickly enough. 96945 fine-tune None None 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:23:10_4 The EU thus far has been unwilling to scrutinise its own human rights record sufficiently, for example, its participation in renditions and the lack of press freedom in some of our Member States. the eu thus far has been unwilling to scrutinise its own human rights record sufficiently for example its participation in renditions and the lack of press freedom in some of our member states. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 4, 2]] 20110309-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-16:23:10_5 Until last week, Libya was a member of the UN Human Rights Council. until last week libya was a member of the un human rights council. 96945 fine-tune [['ORG', 43, 23], ['GPE', 17, 5], ['DATE', 6, 9]] [['ORG', 42, 23], ['GPE', 16, 5], ['DATE', 6, 9]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_1 Everything we are doing as the European Union aims at a peaceful and democratic solution to all these different layers of the crisis, through credible and serious negotiations. everything we are doing as the european union aims at a peaceful and democratic solution to all these different layers of the crisis through credible and serious negotiations. None fine-tune [['GPE', 31, 14]] [['GPE', 31, 14]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_29 The future of Venezuela should be determined by its people. the future of venezuela should be determined by its people. None fine-tune [['GPE', 14, 9]] [['GPE', 14, 9]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_10 In several meetings with our Venezuelan interlocutors we have discussed the need to respect democratic principles, democratic institutions, human rights and fundamental freedoms. in several meetings with our venezuelan interlocutors we have discussed the need to respect democratic principles democratic institutions human rights and fundamental freedoms. None fine-tune [['NORP', 29, 10]] [['NORP', 29, 10]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_32 We see that the people of Venezuela are suffering, including the many European Union citizens who are also Venezuelan citizens. We have a stake in this. we see that the people of venezuela are suffering including the many european union citizens who are also venezuelan citizens. we have a stake in this. None fine-tune [['NORP', 107, 10], ['NORP', 70, 14], ['GPE', 26, 9]] [['NORP', 106, 10], ['NORP', 69, 14], ['GPE', 26, 9]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_16 Two months later, the Council recognised the lack of progress in the national dialogue and the worrying deterioration of the political and social situation in the country. two months later the council recognised the lack of progress in the national dialogue and the worrying deterioration of the political and social situation in the country. None fine-tune [['ORG', 22, 7], ['DATE', 0, 16]] [['ORG', 21, 7], ['DATE', 0, 16]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_44 We are exploring all possibilities to develop our support, together with Member States and also with other donors and partner agencies. we are exploring all possibilities to develop our support together with member states and also with other donors and partner agencies. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_27 No artificial conditions should be imposed to limit the participation of political parties. no artificial conditions should be imposed to limit the participation of political parties. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_21 The recent decision of the Government of Venezuela to declare the Spanish Ambassador persona non grata is wrong and unacceptable, first and foremost because closing diplomatic channels does not help at a time when it is more important than ever to keep them open and seek a solution. We expect the Government of Venezuela to show genuine engagement in the negotiations and openness to compromise. the recent decision of the government of venezuela to declare the spanish ambassador persona non grata is wrong and unacceptable first and foremost because closing diplomatic channels does not help at a time when it is more important than ever to keep them open and seek a solution. we expect the government of venezuela to show genuine engagement in the negotiations and openness to compromise. None fine-tune [['GPE', 312, 9], ['NORP', 66, 7], ['GPE', 41, 9]] [['GPE', 311, 9], ['NORP', 66, 7], ['GPE', 41, 9]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_18 These targeted restrictive measures do not harm the people of Venezuela, but are directed at seven individuals who are responsible for undermining democratic principles and the rule of law and for human rights violations. Our measures are a signal to the authorities of Venezuela, an invitation to engage seriously towards a negotiated solution to the crisis and to reverse the moves that have called into question these targeted restrictive measures do not harm the people of venezuela but are directed at seven individuals who are responsible for undermining democratic principles and the rule of law and for human rights violations. our measures are a signal to the authorities of venezuela an invitation to engage seriously towards a negotiated solution to the crisis and to reverse the moves that have called into question None fine-tune [['GPE', 270, 9], ['GPE', 62, 9]] [['GPE', 269, 9], ['GPE', 62, 9]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_38 Diseases such as malaria and diphtheria that had disappeared are now spreading across the country. diseases such as malaria and diphtheria that had disappeared are now spreading across the country. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_48 It is a matter of political will. it is a matter of political will. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_23 This is what the country needs in order to address the current challenges. this is what the country needs in order to address the current challenges. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_36 More than one million people are currently food insecure and the percentage of children affected by global acute malnutrition has reached emergency levels. more than one million people are currently food insecure and the percentage of children affected by global acute malnutrition has reached emergency levels. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 10, 11]] [['CARDINAL', 10, 11]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_46 We need to see progress in the negotiations. we need to see progress in the negotiations. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_13 It was with a heavy heart that Member States decided to adopt targeted restrictive measures, in the absence of concrete results and in view of the constant deterioration of the situation. It is the first time that we have imposed measures of this kind in a Latin American context, and the decision was not taken lightly, as you can imagine. it was with a heavy heart that member states decided to adopt targeted restrictive measures in the absence of concrete results and in view of the constant deterioration of the situation. it is the first time that we have imposed measures of this kind in a latin american context and the decision was not taken lightly as you can imagine. None fine-tune [['NORP', 257, 14], ['ORDINAL', 198, 5]] [['NORP', 256, 14], ['ORDINAL', 197, 5]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_31 We do not take sides in Venezuela's domestic debate but we do ask for this debate to be democratic and inclusive, in line with the Constitution of the country. we do not take sides in venezuela's domestic debate but we do ask for this debate to be democratic and inclusive in line with the constitution of the country. None fine-tune [['LAW', 131, 12], ['GPE', 24, 9]] [['LAW', 130, 12], ['GPE', 24, 9]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_41 1.5 million Venezuelans have already left the country. one five million venezuelans have already left the country. None fine-tune [['NORP', 12, 11], ['CARDINAL', 0, 11]] [['NORP', 17, 11], ['CARDINAL', 4, 12], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_15 These comprised a ban on the export of arms and equipment for internal repression, and a framework decision for a travel ban and assets freeze. these comprised a ban on the export of arms and equipment for internal repression and a framework decision for a travel ban and assets freeze. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_37 The lack of medicines is estimated at around 90 by the National Chamber of Pharmacists. the lack of medicines is estimated at around ninety by the national chamber of pharmacists. None fine-tune [['ORG', 55, 31], ['CARDINAL', 45, 2]] [['ORG', 59, 31], ['CARDINAL', 45, 6]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_47 I believe progress is still possible. i believe progress is still possible. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_24 Both parties should agree on a mutually acceptable date for the presidential elections. both parties should agree on a mutually acceptable date for the presidential elections. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_39 And there are no signs of recovery from the economic crisis. and there are no signs of recovery from the economic crisis. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_49 It is in the hands of the parties. As I mentioned, the Government has a clear responsibility to show flexibility and to engage seriously in these negotiations, and we hope to see real, concrete, encouraging steps. it is in the hands of the parties. as i mentioned the government has a clear responsibility to show flexibility and to engage seriously in these negotiations and we hope to see real concrete encouraging steps. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_26 It is also essential to set up guarantees to ensure free, transparent and credible elections. it is also essential to set up guarantees to ensure free transparent and credible elections. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_20 We continue to monitor events on the ground and we stand ready to take appropriate measures in one way or another if the situation in the country evolves, with the constant aim of supporting democratic and negotiated solutions. we continue to monitor events on the ground and we stand ready to take appropriate measures in one way or another if the situation in the country evolves with the constant aim of supporting democratic and negotiated solutions. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_33 Everything we do is to encourage and support the country to come out of this political, economic and social crisis. everything we do is to encourage and support the country to come out of this political economic and social crisis. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_17 As a consequence, the Council adopted a list of seven individuals subject to these measures. as a consequence the council adopted a list of seven individuals subject to these measures. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 48, 5], ['ORG', 22, 7]] [['CARDINAL', 47, 5], ['ORG', 21, 7]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_35 The reports we are receiving from the United Nations agencies are extremely worrying. the reports we are receiving from the united nations agencies are extremely worrying. None fine-tune [['ORG', 38, 14]] [['ORG', 38, 14]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-21:25:48_45 Let me stress once again that we will adapt our policies to any change in the situation in Venezuela, in one sense or the other. let me stress once again that we will adapt our policies to any change in the situation in venezuela in one sense or the other. None fine-tune [['GPE', 91, 9]] [['GPE', 91, 9]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:04:19_1 second, call for an immediate end to US imposed financial sanctions, since starving the Venezuelan economy of its foreign currency earnings risks turning the country's current humanitarian crisis into a full—blown humanitarian catastrophe second call for an immediate end to us imposed financial sanctions since starving the venezuelan economy of its foreign currency earnings risks turning the country's current humanitarian crisis into a fullblown humanitarian catastrophe; 124855 fine-tune [['NORP', 88, 10], ['GPE', 37, 2], ['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] [['NORP', 86, 10], ['GPE', 36, 2], ['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:04:19_4 The one and only way to overcome the deep polarisation of Venezuelan society is renouncing violence in favour of negotiations towards an agreement. the one and only way to overcome the deep polarisation of venezuelan society is renouncing violence in favour of negotiations towards an agreement. 124855 fine-tune [['NORP', 58, 10], ['CARDINAL', 4, 3]] [['NORP', 58, 10], ['CARDINAL', 4, 3]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:04:19_2 and, third, urge the representatives of the opposition to return to talks with the government in a joint effort to reach agreement on the upcoming presidential elections. and third urge the representatives of the opposition to return to talks with the government in a joint effort to reach agreement on the upcoming presidential elections. 124855 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 5, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:04:19_0 Mr President, the EU must put its full support behind reaching an agreement at the talks between the Venezuelan Government and the opposition being hosted by the president of the Dominican Republic. To that end, first the EU must reject in unequivocal terms the totally inadmissible threats by the US President and his administration to launch a military intervention against Venezuela mr president the eu must put its full support behind reaching an agreement at the talks between the venezuelan government and the opposition being hosted by the president of the dominican republic. to that end first the eu must reject in unequivocal terms the totally inadmissible threats by the us president and his administration to launch a military intervention against venezuela; 124855 fine-tune [['GPE', 376, 9], ['GPE', 298, 2], ['GPE', 222, 2], ['ORDINAL', 212, 5], ['GPE', 179, 18], ['NORP', 101, 10], ['GPE', 18, 2]] [['GPE', 374, 9], ['GPE', 296, 2], ['GPE', 220, 2], ['ORDINAL', 210, 5], ['GPE', 178, 18], ['NORP', 100, 10], ['GPE', 17, 2]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:05:53_8 Malaria, diphtheria and starvation in a nation with Venezuela's resources or, frankly, in any nation this should not be. malaria diphtheria and starvation in a nation with venezuela's resources or frankly in any nation this should not be. 124958 fine-tune [['GPE', 52, 9]] [['GPE', 51, 9]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:05:53_5 And from a crumbling economy and from political idealism failing as so often in history flow human rights abuses. and from a crumbling economy and from political idealism failing as so often in history flow human rights abuses. 124958 fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:07:16_4 I say this with a deep respect for the institutional and political internal dynamics, but still recognising that what is happening there is not happening behind closed doors and concerns the international community. i say this with a deep respect for the institutional and political internal dynamics but still recognising that what is happening there is not happening behind closed doors and concerns the international community. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:07:16_5 This concerns the European Union and this concerns many European Union citizens. this concerns the european union and this concerns many european union citizens. None fine-tune [['NORP', 56, 14], ['GPE', 18, 14]] [['NORP', 56, 14], ['GPE', 18, 14]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:07:16_7 So it is in our interest for a solution to be found. That can only be a political, negotiated solution in a peaceful and constitutional outcome of the crisis. so it is in our interest for a solution to be found. that can only be a political negotiated solution in a peaceful and constitutional outcome of the crisis. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:07:16_8 I mention that a peaceful and constitutional outcome of the crisis is a key element because there could be a different outcome. i mention that a peaceful and constitutional outcome of the crisis is a key element because there could be a different outcome. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:07:16_10 a different trend in the fleeing of Venezuelans to neighbouring countries. a different trend in the fleeing of venezuelans to neighbouring countries. None fine-tune [['NORP', 36, 11]] [['NORP', 36, 11]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:07:16_11 That, as many of you recalled, might have a destabilising effect for different political situations in different countries that are also close to our hearts. that as many of you recalled might have a destabilising effect for different political situations in different countries that are also close to our hearts. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:07:16_15 Let me stress one thing and I will close with this because I know we are running late the unity of the European Union and its Member States is remarkable on this issue, maybe more than it is in this Chamber. let me stress one thing and i will close with this because i know we are running late the unity of the european union and its member states is remarkable on this issue maybe more than it is in this chamber. None fine-tune [['GPE', 103, 14], ['CARDINAL', 14, 3]] [['GPE', 103, 14], ['CARDINAL', 14, 3]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:07:16_16 But let me say, the work we have done both in Venezuela and in Brussels has shown unity of purpose, unity of action and coordinated efforts. but let me say the work we have done both in venezuela and in brussels has shown unity of purpose unity of action and coordinated efforts. None fine-tune [['GPE', 63, 8], ['GPE', 46, 9]] [['GPE', 62, 8], ['GPE', 45, 9]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:07:16_17 I would like to thank the Member States for this, because this is what makes the difference when it comes to playing a role and making a difference, again with respect, with no interference. i would like to thank the member states for this because this is what makes the difference when it comes to playing a role and making a difference again with respect with no interference. None fine-tune None None 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:07:16_18 Venezuela is a sovereign country, but when there is a political crisis, when there is a social crisis, when there is an economic crisis, when there is a humanitarian crisis and also European interest and regional dynamics are at stake, we have a duty to support a positive outcome to the ongoing efforts. venezuela is a sovereign country but when there is a political crisis when there is a social crisis when there is an economic crisis when there is a humanitarian crisis and also european interest and regional dynamics are at stake we have a duty to support a positive outcome to the ongoing efforts. None fine-tune [['NORP', 182, 8], ['GPE', 0, 9]] [['NORP', 178, 8], ['GPE', 0, 9]] 20180206-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180206-22:07:16_20 A solution is possible, we are not seeing this now, but I believe that it is our duty to invest in this possibility. a solution is possible we are not seeing this now but i believe that it is our duty to invest in this possibility. None fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-19:53:59_7 At the same time, greater transparency and comparability of offered prices and services to consumers should be ensured. at the same time greater transparency and comparability of offered prices and services to consumers should be ensured. 37789 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-19:53:59_11 The second is financial markets, and the third is local transport. the second is financial markets and the third is local transport. 37789 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 41, 5], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 40, 5], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-19:53:59_3 The idea of a charter that would create a single piece of legislation covering consumer rights that are currently included in a number of European directives and numerous national implementation instruments was rejected for legal reasons. the idea of a charter that would create a single piece of legislation covering consumer rights that are currently included in a number of european directives and numerous national implementation instruments was rejected for legal reasons. 37789 fine-tune [['NORP', 138, 8]] [['NORP', 138, 8]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-19:53:59_4 The energy consumer rights that are in the existing European legislation are already legally binding. the energy consumer rights that are in the existing european legislation are already legally binding. 37789 fine-tune [['NORP', 52, 8]] [['NORP', 52, 8]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-19:53:59_2 2007. The results of the consultation showed that there was little knowledge of existing energy consumer rights. two thousand and seven the results of the consultation showed that there was little knowledge of existing energy consumer rights. 37789 fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 4]] [['DATE', 0, 22]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:22:25_4 A very clear message should go out that this is extortionist. a very clear message should go out that this is extortionist. 2125 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:23:52_0 As stated, it is up to the national authorities to enforce the relevant law and, however critical we might be vis vis our European institutions, I think that we need also to bear in mind that we are acting under the principle of subsidiarity and as stated it is up to the national authorities to enforce the relevant law and however critical we might be vis vis our european institutions i think that we need also to bear in mind that we are acting under the principle of subsidiarity and 37789 fine-tune [['NORP', 122, 8]] [['NORP', 120, 8]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-19:50:17_6 2009. Energy regulators and industry will report on the implementation of the billing recommendations in the next Forum, which is expected to be in the autumn of two thousand and nine energy regulators and industry will report on the implementation of the billing recommendations in the next forum which is expected to be in the autumn of. 37789 fine-tune [['DATE', 148, 10], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['DATE', 163, 10], ['DATE', 0, 21]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-19:50:17_2 market to the benefit of individual consumers. The Forum, involving the representatives of consumers, industry, national energy regulators and national administrations, seeks to improve implementation of energy legislation and may develop elements for codes of conduct with self regulating and even quasi binding effects market to the benefit of individual consumers. the forum involving the representatives of consumers industry national energy regulators and national administrations seeks to improve implementation of energy legislation and may develop elements for codes of conduct with self regulating and even quasi binding effects 37789 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-19:50:17_4 In this context, a working group on billing was established at the first meeting of the Forum in in this context a working group on billing was established at the first meeting of the forum in. 37789 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 67, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 66, 5]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-19:50:17_5 2008. The working group's recommendations are examples of good billing practice and were presented and endorsed at the second meeting of the Forum in two thousand and eight the working group's recommendations are examples of good billing practice and were presented and endorsed at the second meeting of the forum in. 37789 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 119, 6], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['ORDINAL', 136, 6], ['DATE', 0, 22]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-19:50:17_1 internal energy market package, the importance of the citizen in the internal energy market has been elevated considerably. The new measures are intended to improve the operation of the retail energy market and provide additional consumer protection. These topics are discussed and followed up at the Citizens' Energy Forum, established with the aim of improving the functioning of the retail internal energy market package the importance of the citizen in the internal energy market has been elevated considerably. the new measures are intended to improve the operation of the retail energy market and provide additional consumer protection. these topics are discussed and followed up at the citizens' energy forum established with the aim of improving the functioning of the retail 37789 fine-tune [['EVENT', 301, 22]] [['EVENT', 300, 22]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-19:50:17_9 The harmonisation of the competences of energy regulators in relation to consumer protection, which will result in active market monitoring, will further enhance their protection. the harmonisation of the competences of energy regulators in relation to consumer protection which will result in active market monitoring will further enhance their protection. 37789 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:10:24_15 The Commission is currently carrying out research and fact finding on information to consumers at the point of sale, and it intends to consult retail experts, consumer organisations and other stakeholders on the ground before proposing concrete measures. the commission is currently carrying out research and fact finding on information to consumers at the point of sale and it intends to consult retail experts consumer organisations and other stakeholders on the ground before proposing concrete measures. 37789 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:10:24_11 Moreover, the Commission conducts information campaigns in Member States who newly joined the EU to raise awareness of consumer rights and promote national organisations and institutions where consumers can find further help and assistance. moreover the commission conducts information campaigns in member states who newly joined the eu to raise awareness of consumer rights and promote national organisations and institutions where consumers can find further help and assistance. 37789 fine-tune [['GPE', 94, 2]] [['GPE', 93, 2]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:10:24_7 The Commission promotes awareness of consumer rights through various instruments. the commission promotes awareness of consumer rights through various instruments. 37789 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:10:24_1 In all Member States, there are institutions and organisations that have the task of promoting knowledge and understanding of consumer rights for their citizens. in all member states there are institutions and organisations that have the task of promoting knowledge and understanding of consumer rights for their citizens. 37789 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:10:24_9 The centres' websites, leaflets and brochures explain to consumers what their rights are, for example, when shopping online, renting a car or booking holidays in another Member State. the centres' websites leaflets and brochures explain to consumers what their rights are for example when shopping online renting a car or booking holidays in another member state. 37789 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:10:24_3 I could of course provide you with the website. i could of course provide you with the website. 37789 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:10:24_2 An overview of these national institutions and organisations is available on the website. an overview of these national institutions and organisations is available on the website. 37789 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:10:24_8 We sponsor an EU wide network of consumer centres that provides consumers with information on their rights when shopping across borders and supports them with seeking redress when something goes wrong. we sponsor an eu wide network of consumer centres that provides consumers with information on their rights when shopping across borders and supports them with seeking redress when something goes wrong. 37789 fine-tune [['GPE', 14, 2]] [['GPE', 14, 2]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:10:24_12 The Commission also promotes knowledge of rights through its consumer education initiatives such as the Europe diary' that targets students aged between 15 and 18 and Dolceta a website targeting adults and teachers. the commission also promotes knowledge of rights through its consumer education initiatives such as the europe diary' that targets students aged between fifteen and eighteen and dolceta a website targeting adults and teachers. 37789 fine-tune [['ORG', 167, 7], ['DATE', 160, 2], ['DATE', 153, 2], ['LOC', 104, 6]] [['ORG', 178, 7], ['DATE', 165, 8], ['DATE', 153, 7], ['LOC', 104, 6]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:10:24_14 This directive, if adopted, will reduce the current fragmentation of the consumer acquis and ensure that all consumers in the EU will benefit from a single simple set of consumer rights, and this would make it easier to conduct pan European education campaigns on consumer rights. this directive if adopted will reduce the current fragmentation of the consumer acquis and ensure that all consumers in the eu will benefit from a single simple set of consumer rights and this would make it easier to conduct pan european education campaigns on consumer rights. 37789 fine-tune [['NORP', 232, 8], ['GPE', 126, 2]] [['NORP', 229, 8], ['GPE', 124, 2]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:02:54_1 The aim of the Regulation is precisely to ensure that nutrition and health claims made on foods are truthful, clear and based on generally accepted scientific evidence, so that the consumer is adequately protected. the aim of the regulation is precisely to ensure that nutrition and health claims made on foods are truthful clear and based on generally accepted scientific evidence so that the consumer is adequately protected. 40423 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:02:54_5 and thirdly, the Member States, which give their opinion on the measures in the regulatory committee. and thirdly the member states which give their opinion on the measures in the regulatory committee. 40423 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 4, 7]] [['ORDINAL', 4, 7]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:05:43_2 I must say we were amazed by the number of applications received. i must say we were amazed by the number of applications received. 1405 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-19:56:56_1 I look at my electricity bill, I look at it with interest because I want to make these savings, and frankly I find it confusing. i look at my electricity bill i look at it with interest because i want to make these savings and frankly i find it confusing. 4554 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-19:56:56_5 Please take this back to the Commission and think again. please take this back to the commission and think again. 4554 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:26:03_2 I wonder, therefore, if the Commissioner would agree with me that, under the provisions of the Services Directive for the cross border supply of services, Member States are explicitly encouraged to promote proper codes of conduct for cross border service supply. i wonder therefore if the commissioner would agree with me that under the provisions of the services directive for the cross border supply of services member states are explicitly encouraged to promote proper codes of conduct for cross border service supply. 1405 fine-tune [['LAW', 95, 18]] [['LAW', 92, 18]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:26:03_3 This seems to be exactly the sort of area where we should be encouraging Member States, perhaps facilitated by the Commission, to get the car rental operators together to produce a code of conduct that reputable operators would have to sign up to, which would cover the issues that my colleagues are talking about, plus other serious consumer issues as well. this seems to be exactly the sort of area where we should be encouraging member states perhaps facilitated by the commission to get the car rental operators together to produce a code of conduct that reputable operators would have to sign up to which would cover the issues that my colleagues are talking about plus other serious consumer issues as well. 1405 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:14:23_4 This is part of education, and as we know, education is very much in the hands of Member States. this is part of education and as we know education is very much in the hands of member states. 37789 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:14:23_10 I am very eager to continue in the European Commission, together with Parliament, to benchmark and measure how consumers are treated and how much Member States invest in this policy. I think it is a very good investment, especially now in difficult economic times, to see how consumers are treated, because this gives good information about the market. i am very eager to continue in the european commission together with parliament to benchmark and measure how consumers are treated and how much member states invest in this policy. i think it is a very good investment especially now in difficult economic times to see how consumers are treated because this gives good information about the market. 37789 fine-tune [['ORG', 70, 10], ['ORG', 35, 19]] [['ORG', 69, 10], ['ORG', 35, 19]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:19:49_0 The Commission is well aware of this practice by car hire companies and has responded to a number of other parliamentary questions and citizens' complaints about it. the commission is well aware of this practice by car hire companies and has responded to a number of other parliamentary questions and citizens' complaints about it. 37789 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:19:49_5 On the other hand, these practices could be contrary to the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and the Unfair Contract Terms Directive. on the other hand these practices could be contrary to the unfair commercial practices directive and the unfair contract terms directive. 37789 fine-tune [['LAW', 106, 31], ['LAW', 60, 37]] [['LAW', 105, 31], ['LAW', 59, 37]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:19:49_6 First of all, under the Unfair Contract Terms Directive, standard terms and conditions must not be significantly unbalanced to the detriment of consumers. Moreover, contract terms should be drafted in plain and intelligible language. first of all under the unfair contract terms directive standard terms and conditions must not be significantly unbalanced to the detriment of consumers. moreover contract terms should be drafted in plain and intelligible language. 37789 fine-tune [['LAW', 24, 31], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['LAW', 23, 31], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:19:49_7 It may be argued that a clause resulting in consumers paying in practice for something they have not consumed is unfair. it may be argued that a clause resulting in consumers paying in practice for something they have not consumed is unfair. 37789 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:19:49_8 Secondly, the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive obliges traders to live up to the standard of professional diligence. Traders must be open and up front about the main characteristics of the service provided. secondly the unfair commercial practices directive obliges traders to live up to the standard of professional diligence. traders must be open and up front about the main characteristics of the service provided. 37789 fine-tune [['LAW', 14, 37], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['LAW', 13, 37], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:19:49_10 This practice might also be considered as contrary to the standard of professional diligence which this directive requires traders to live up to. this practice might also be considered as contrary to the standard of professional diligence which this directive requires traders to live up to. 37789 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:19:49_11 However, the honourable Member should be aware that it is up to national enforcement authorities to determine whether such practices are unfair and to pursue the offending companies. however the honourable member should be aware that it is up to national enforcement authorities to determine whether such practices are unfair and to pursue the offending companies. 37789 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:19:49_12 The Commission does not have any enforcement powers the commission does not have any enforcement powers; 37789 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:19:49_13 consumers who have purchased cross border services can, however, complain to the European consumer centre in their home country, which should be able to help them receive redress from traders in other EU countries. consumers who have purchased cross border services can however complain to the european consumer centre in their home country which should be able to help them receive redress from traders in other eu countries. 37789 fine-tune [['GPE', 201, 2], ['NORP', 81, 8]] [['GPE', 198, 2], ['NORP', 79, 8]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:17:53_0 I had the privilege of working with Mr Harbour, which I very much enjoyed, so please let me thank you specifically and personally for this opportunity over the last three years. i had the privilege of working with mr harbour which i very much enjoyed so please let me thank you specifically and personally for this opportunity over the last three years. 37789 fine-tune [['DATE', 160, 16], ['PERSON', 39, 7]] [['DATE', 158, 16], ['PERSON', 39, 7]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:17:53_6 I think that one of these missing links is the retail market. i think that one of these missing links is the retail market. 37789 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 13, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 13, 3]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:42:05_0 Initially, I was a bit taken aback by the opening remarks of the Commissioner, but then he clarified the situation. initially i was a bit taken aback by the opening remarks of the commissioner but then he clarified the situation. 96668 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:42:05_2 There are great opportunities there to develop tourism right throughout the European Union, and I am quite happy to work with the Commission and to do anything we can because it is an opportunity. there are great opportunities there to develop tourism right throughout the european union and i am quite happy to work with the commission and to do anything we can because it is an opportunity. 96668 fine-tune [['GPE', 76, 14]] [['GPE', 76, 14]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:17:03_0 Mr President, I particularly wanted to be here this evening because I think that this is Mrs Kuneva's last opportunity to speak to us as Commissioner, and I wanted to pose two questions. First of all, would she agree with me that consumer information and sweeps and her work have been dramatically increased during her tenure mr president i particularly wanted to be here this evening because i think that this is mrs kuneva's last opportunity to speak to us as commissioner and i wanted to pose two questions. first of all would she agree with me that consumer information and sweeps and her work have been dramatically increased during her tenure 4538 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 187, 5], ['CARDINAL', 172, 3], ['PERSON', 93, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 185, 5], ['CARDINAL', 170, 3], ['PERSON', 92, 6]] 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:08:34_2 We are talking now about health claims. we are talking now about health claims. 1405 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:08:34_3 When a producer makes a claim that a product is good for your health, for this or that reason, then it has to be scientifically substantiated that this really is so. when a producer makes a claim that a product is good for your health for this or that reason then it has to be scientifically substantiated that this really is so. 1405 fine-tune None None 20091124-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20091124-20:25:33_2 That is straightforward best practice. that is straightforward best practice. 1405 fine-tune None None 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:51:46_9 These are matters of national sovereignty and the freedom of the voters not the EU. these are matters of national sovereignty and the freedom of the voters not the eu. 28506 fine-tune [['GPE', 80, 2]] [['GPE', 80, 2]] 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:51:46_1 The failings of the railway package are laughable, and the share of freight being moved by rail has actually fallen since the first railway package in the failings of the railway package are laughable and the share of freight being moved by rail has actually fallen since the first railway package in. 28506 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 126, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 125, 5]] 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:51:46_7 Was anything enforced? was anything enforced? 28506 fine-tune None None 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:51:46_3 The Commission will not enforce the regulations on battery cages for hens, which may well force producers who have complied out of business. So what is this about enforcement? the commission will not enforce the regulations on battery cages for hens which may well force producers who have complied out of business. so what is this about enforcement? 28506 fine-tune None None 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:51:46_5 Some pay fines then continue to break the same rule, because the annual revenue collected exceeds the amount of the annual EU fine. some pay fines then continue to break the same rule because the annual revenue collected exceeds the amount of the annual eu fine. 28506 fine-tune [['GPE', 123, 2]] [['GPE', 122, 2]] 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:51:46_11 The legislation does not require clarification or improvement. the legislation does not require clarification or improvement. 28506 fine-tune None None 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:51:46_10 The report criticises Member States for lack of investment to meet this package, but we are in a middle of an economic crisis. the report criticises member states for lack of investment to meet this package but we are in a middle of an economic crisis. 28506 fine-tune None None 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:51:46_2 2001. Are the EU regulations enforced? two thousand and one are the eu regulations enforced? 28506 fine-tune [['GPE', 14, 2], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['GPE', 29, 2], ['DATE', 0, 20]] 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:51:46_4 Will cash strapped national governments pay their fines? will cash strapped national governments pay their fines? 28506 fine-tune None None 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:51:46_6 The Commission has taken 13 Member States to the European Court of Justice for failing to correctly implement various parts of the railway package. the commission has taken thirteen member states to the european court of justice for failing to correctly implement various parts of the railway package. 28506 fine-tune [['ORG', 49, 25], ['CARDINAL', 25, 2]] [['ORG', 55, 25], ['CARDINAL', 25, 8]] 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:51:46_8 Here the EU sought control over national policy making decisions on railways for example, stopping the political will to run nationalised railways. here the eu sought control over national policy making decisions on railways for example stopping the political will to run nationalised railways. 28506 fine-tune [['GPE', 9, 2]] [['GPE', 9, 2]] 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:50:33_2 Due to kowtowing to Brussels, measures are implemented which are not often beneficial to the British public and are exercised with considerable difficulty. There is also an argument that for safety reasons it would be more beneficial for railway maintenance and locomotive operators not to be commercially separate. due to kowtowing to brussels measures are implemented which are not often beneficial to the british public and are exercised with considerable difficulty. there is also an argument that for safety reasons it would be more beneficial for railway maintenance and locomotive operators not to be commercially separate. 96798 fine-tune [['NORP', 93, 7], ['GPE', 20, 8]] [['NORP', 92, 7], ['GPE', 20, 8]] 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:27:41_2 I have already confirmed on several occasions my intention to propose further substantial reform in the rail sector next year. i have already confirmed on several occasions my intention to propose further substantial reform in the rail sector next year. None fine-tune [['DATE', 116, 9]] [['DATE', 116, 9]] 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:27:41_23 However, some amendments would restrict their interventions to cases of discrimination and impede interventions to correct other undesirable distortions of the market. however some amendments would restrict their interventions to cases of discrimination and impede interventions to correct other undesirable distortions of the market. None fine-tune None None 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:27:41_1 The Commission will present its work programme for 2012 tomorrow. the commission will present its work programme for two thousand and twelve tomorrow. None fine-tune [['DATE', 56, 8], ['DATE', 51, 4]] [['DATE', 75, 8], ['DATE', 51, 23]] 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:27:41_17 Secondly, debt write off by Member States can only relate to so called historical debt incurred before market opening. secondly debt write off by member states can only relate to so called historical debt incurred before market opening. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:27:41_7 I am fully aware that discussions in both Council and Parliament proved to be difficult and subject to intense lobbying from various stakeholders. i am fully aware that discussions in both council and parliament proved to be difficult and subject to intense lobbying from various stakeholders. None fine-tune [['ORG', 54, 10], ['ORG', 42, 7]] [['ORG', 54, 10], ['ORG', 42, 7]] 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:27:41_26 the second would put an unnecessary administrative burden on infrastructure managers. Seventhly, amendments restricting or removing powers for the Commission to adopt delegated or implementing acts often relate to non essential elements. We need to make technical adjustments which practically should not be done in co decision. the second would put an unnecessary administrative burden on infrastructure managers. seventhly amendments restricting or removing powers for the commission to adopt delegated or implementing acts often relate to non essential elements. we need to make technical adjustments which practically should not be done in co decision. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 86, 9], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 86, 9], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:27:41_20 New exemptions to infrastructure charging cannot be justified by any objective criteria. new exemptions to infrastructure charging cannot be justified by any objective criteria. None fine-tune None None 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:27:41_9 In some cases, some of the principles and rules already agreed ten years ago have been challenged in an attempt to undermine ongoing infringement procedures. in some cases some of the principles and rules already agreed ten years ago have been challenged in an attempt to undermine ongoing infringement procedures. None fine-tune [['DATE', 63, 13]] [['DATE', 62, 13]] 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:27:41_22 Fifthly, experience shows that the competence of national regulators must be extended. fifthly experience shows that the competence of national regulators must be extended. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-17:27:41_13 These amendments would be a step backward compared to the text agreed by Council and even compared to existing law, which is not acceptable for the Commission. Let me insist on some of these First, the issue of separation between infrastructure managers and railway undertakings will be subject to new proposals at the end of 2012 and therefore all amendments in relation to Articles 6 and these amendments would be a step backward compared to the text agreed by council and even compared to existing law which is not acceptable for the commission. let me insist on some of these first the issue of separation between infrastructure managers and railway undertakings will be subject to new proposals at the end of two thousand and twelve and therefore all amendments in relation to articles six and None fine-tune [['LAW', 375, 10], ['DATE', 319, 11], ['ORDINAL', 191, 5], ['ORG', 73, 7]] [['LAW', 392, 12], ['DATE', 317, 30], ['ORDINAL', 190, 5], ['ORG', 73, 7]] 20111114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20111114-18:21:33_7 in Europe as a whole. These are the basic points. in europe as a whole. these are the basic points. None fine-tune [['LOC', 3, 6]] [['LOC', 3, 6]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_13 It is the UK's leading business organisation. it is the uk's leading business organisation. 111011 fine-tune [['GPE', 10, 2]] [['GPE', 10, 2]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_31 Amendment 2 highlights the recent trend of companies towards returning production and services to Europe and the opportunities this brings for job creation. amendment two highlights the recent trend of companies towards returning production and services to europe and the opportunities this brings for job creation. 111011 fine-tune [['LOC', 98, 6], ['LAW', 0, 11]] [['LOC', 100, 6], ['LAW', 0, 13]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_24 So my report on creating a hospitable environment for business covers a number of areas. ' so my report on creating a hospitable environment for business covers a number of areas. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_22 small businesses create eighty five per cent of all new jobs in europe and employ two thirds of the workforce. 111011 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 82, 10], ['LOC', 64, 6], ['PERCENT', 24, 20]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_26 Skills to compete and succeed globally, we need a workforce with the skills that the market needs. skills to compete and succeed globally we need a workforce with the skills that the market needs. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_28 We must recognise that some businesses fail, but those with the courage and vision to have started them have learned from the experience and should not be written off. we must recognise that some businesses fail but those with the courage and vision to have started them have learned from the experience and should not be written off. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_11 And I would like to pay tribute to an organisation which speaks on behalf of SMEs. and i would like to pay tribute to an organisation which speaks on behalf of smes. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_33 Improved quality control and shorter lead times make the case for reshoring even stronger. improved quality control and shorter lead times make the case for reshoring even stronger. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_17 It is exciting, inspiring and challenging to set up your own business and to contribute to the economy. it is exciting inspiring and challenging to set up your own business and to contribute to the economy. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_35 I hope that colleagues will support this report as an important step forward to creating a more hospitable environment for job creation in Europe and I look forward to the debate ahead. i hope that colleagues will support this report as an important step forward to creating a more hospitable environment for job creation in europe and i look forward to the debate ahead. 111011 fine-tune [['LOC', 139, 6]] [['LOC', 139, 6]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_2 This, of course, should not come at the expense of workers' health and safety and that is something I would like to clarify before we go any further in this debate. this of course should not come at the expense of workers' health and safety and that is something i would like to clarify before we go any further in this debate. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_4 By making it simpler and easier to understand and implement regulations, we increase compliance and safety. by making it simpler and easier to understand and implement regulations we increase compliance and safety. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_8 I think it is fair to say that we have managed to strike a good balance. i think it is fair to say that we have managed to strike a good balance. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_9 We have reached agreement on a number of issues, including how the EU and Member States can improve access to finance, promote entrepreneurship and develop better regulation. we have reached agreement on a number of issues including how the eu and member states can improve access to finance promote entrepreneurship and develop better regulation. 111011 fine-tune [['GPE', 67, 2]] [['GPE', 66, 2]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_1 I believe all of us here can agree that in order to address unemployment levels in Europe we need to look at new, innovative ways in which the EU can contribute to creating an environment that supports businesses and gives them confidence to invest and grow. i believe all of us here can agree that in order to address unemployment levels in europe we need to look at new innovative ways in which the eu can contribute to creating an environment that supports businesses and gives them confidence to invest and grow. 111011 fine-tune [['GPE', 143, 2], ['LOC', 83, 6]] [['GPE', 142, 2], ['LOC', 83, 6]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_7 Initially with the Small Businesses Act and, more recently, the think small first' principle, the SME test, the REFIT programme and the Top Ten initiative, which has identified the top ten most burdensome EU laws for SMEs. While acknowledging the broad spectrum of political views on some of the issues addressed in this report, initially with the small businesses act and more recently the think small first' principle the sme test the refit programme and the top ten initiative which has identified the top ten most burdensome eu laws for smes. while acknowledging the broad spectrum of political views on some of the issues addressed in this report 111011 fine-tune [['GPE', 205, 2], ['CARDINAL', 185, 3], ['ORDINAL', 76, 5], ['LAW', 19, 20]] [['GPE', 200, 2], ['CARDINAL', 180, 3], ['ORDINAL', 74, 5], ['LAW', 19, 20]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_3 My ambition is not to reduce the protection of workers or their rights, but it is to reduce the red tape. my ambition is not to reduce the protection of workers or their rights but it is to reduce the red tape. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_5 We must create the right regulatory environment, one that will protect workers but at the same time will allow businesses to grow, innovate and ultimately create jobs here in Europe. we must create the right regulatory environment one that will protect workers but at the same time will allow businesses to grow innovate and ultimately create jobs here in europe. 111011 fine-tune [['LOC', 175, 6]] [['LOC', 173, 6]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_29 The report covers demographics, market access, finance, labour markets, SMEs and micro enterprises and better regulation. the report covers demographics market access finance labour markets smes and micro enterprises and better regulation. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_10 The roots of this report are based on the fact that SMEs and micro enterprises currently provide 90 million jobs in the private sector in the EU. the roots of this report are based on the fact that smes and micro enterprises currently provide ninety million jobs in the private sector in the eu. 111011 fine-tune [['GPE', 142, 2], ['CARDINAL', 97, 10]] [['GPE', 146, 2], ['CARDINAL', 97, 14]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_32 It is estimated that 200 jobs could be created in the next few years as companies return activities to the UK and other parts of Europe. it is estimated that two hundred zero jobs could be created in the next few years as companies return activities to the uk and other parts of europe. 111011 fine-tune [['LOC', 129, 6], ['GPE', 107, 2], ['DATE', 47, 21], ['CARDINAL', 21, 3]] [['LOC', 142, 6], ['GPE', 120, 2], ['DATE', 60, 21], ['CARDINAL', 33, 4], ['CARDINAL', 21, 11]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_16 Entrepreneurship is at the heart of a competitive Europe in a world of fast growing economies. entrepreneurship is at the heart of a competitive europe in a world of fast growing economies. 111011 fine-tune [['LOC', 50, 6]] [['LOC', 50, 6]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_34 I believe that our economies have a unique opportunity to accelerate this trend of reshoring jobs and that Member States, together with the Commission, must take concrete steps to help businesses capitalise. i believe that our economies have a unique opportunity to accelerate this trend of reshoring jobs and that member states together with the commission must take concrete steps to help businesses capitalise. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_27 entrepreneurship it is troubling that the number of eu citizens who want to be self employed has dropped from forty five to thirty seven in the last three years. 111011 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 144, 16], ['CARDINAL', 124, 12], ['CARDINAL', 110, 10], ['GPE', 52, 2]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_21 investing in skills and making sure employment and social law is flexible, manageable and created with small businesses in mind, while ensuring a level playing field across the EU. investing in skills and making sure employment and social law is flexible manageable and created with small businesses in mind while ensuring a level playing field across the eu. 111011 fine-tune [['GPE', 177, 2]] [['GPE', 175, 2]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_18 Therefore, the European institutions and the Member States must establish a culture of entrepreneurship for businesses to start up, survive and grow while being able to remain competitive in today's global markets.' therefore the european institutions and the member states must establish a culture of entrepreneurship for businesses to start up survive and grow while being able to remain competitive in today's global markets. 111011 fine-tune [['NORP', 15, 8]] [['NORP', 14, 8]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_25 The cost and complexity of starting up a business must be reduced. the cost and complexity of starting up a business must be reduced. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_12 It is the Federation of Small Businesses. it is the federation of small businesses. 111011 fine-tune [['ORG', 10, 30]] [['ORG', 10, 30]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_30 along with eighty four other meps i have tabled a plenary amendment which i really hope you can all support. 111011 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 11, 11]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:25:23_14 I have here their call to European politicians in their manifesto for the elections coming up. i have here their call to european politicians in their manifesto for the elections coming up. 111011 fine-tune [['NORP', 26, 8]] [['NORP', 26, 8]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:57:12_2 We differ, however, on how to go about it. we differ however on how to go about it. 96960 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:57:12_4 I feel this is unlikely. i feel this is unlikely. 96960 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-22:04:30_1 Personally I left home this morning at personally i left home this morning at. 96668 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-22:01:53_6 If you are a small business person, you spend all day doing the real job and then you have to be the accountant, the lawyer, and the HR specialist at night. if you are a small business person you spend all day doing the real job and then you have to be the accountant the lawyer and the hr specialist at night. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-22:01:53_0 Mr President, we have heard a number of very key points in this debate firstly, that businesses, particularly SMEs, must be equipped and supported with knowledge and know how on how to access much needed finance, for example through one stop shops and web portals mr president we have heard a number of very key points in this debate firstly that businesses particularly smes must be equipped and supported with knowledge and know how on how to access much needed finance for example through one stop shops and web portals; 111011 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 233, 3], ['ORDINAL', 71, 7]] [['CARDINAL', 228, 3], ['ORDINAL', 70, 7]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-22:01:53_4 The Federation of Small Businesses tells us that the European market, with its 500 million customers, is very attractive for small firms. the federation of small businesses tells us that the european market with its five hundred million customers is very attractive for small firms. 111011 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 79, 11], ['NORP', 53, 8], ['ORG', 4, 30]] [['CARDINAL', 78, 20], ['NORP', 53, 8], ['ORG', 4, 30]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-22:01:53_2 I am grateful to Mr Rübig for raising that particular issue that the whole matter of becoming an entrepreneur is what we need to teach people. i am grateful to mr rbig for raising that particular issue that the whole matter of becoming an entrepreneur is what we need to teach people. 111011 fine-tune [['PERSON', 20, 5]] [['PERSON', 20, 4]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-22:01:53_5 It is up to us, as legislators, to cut the red tape and the burden on businesses. it is up to us as legislators to cut the red tape and the burden on businesses. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-22:01:53_7 It is our job to cut that bit so that the business can concentrate on its core role of creating wealth, growing, and being able to employ more people. it is our job to cut that bit so that the business can concentrate on its core role of creating wealth growing and being able to employ more people. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-22:01:53_9 I hope that we can all unite in calling for the cutting of red tape and the increasing of business opportunities to create jobs and let our companies thrive. i hope that we can all unite in calling for the cutting of red tape and the increasing of business opportunities to create jobs and let our companies thrive. 111011 fine-tune None None 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:55:02_1 This report makes a significant contribution to this debate by focusing on the importance of entrepreneurship something which I myself have been advocating should play a bigger role in education for at least two decades and also creating the right climate for SMEs, notably by looking closely at the regulatory burden which we impose upon them. this report makes a significant contribution to this debate by focusing on the importance of entrepreneurship something which i myself have been advocating should play a bigger role in education for at least two decades and also creating the right climate for smes notably by looking closely at the regulatory burden which we impose upon them. 112014 fine-tune [['DATE', 208, 11]] [['DATE', 208, 11]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:55:02_3 For example, the Greens do not seem to think that we should make sure that our education and training systems adapt to business needs through STEM skills, nor that the free trade agreements provide opportunities for investment and jobs. for example the greens do not seem to think that we should make sure that our education and training systems adapt to business needs through stem skills nor that the free trade agreements provide opportunities for investment and jobs. 112014 fine-tune [['NORP', 17, 6]] [['NORP', 16, 6]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:55:02_4 The Socialists do not seem to think that social partner agreements should be subject to democratic controls. the socialists do not seem to think that social partner agreements should be subject to democratic controls. 112014 fine-tune [['NORP', 4, 10]] [['NORP', 4, 10]] 20140414-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20140414-21:55:02_5 We should be aiming for an efficient Union which keeps the better regulation agenda at its core, so we need to include all the positive elements in this report. we should be aiming for an efficient union which keeps the better regulation agenda at its core so we need to include all the positive elements in this report. 112014 fine-tune [['GPE', 37, 5]] [['GPE', 37, 5]] 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:27:40_8 This has many great advantages only one bank account will be needed for the whole euro area. this has many great advantages only one bank account will be needed for the whole euro area. 28167 fine-tune [['LOC', 82, 9], ['CARDINAL', 36, 3]] [['LOC', 82, 9], ['CARDINAL', 36, 3]] 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:27:40_2 She would like to thank the representatives of the Council, Commissioner Barnier, the Chair of the ECON committee, Ms Bowles, the shadow rapporteurs and all those who proposed amendments and contributed to this excellent result, as well as the ECON Secretariat which she would like to thank the representatives of the council commissioner barnier the chair of the econ committee ms bowles the shadow rapporteurs and all those who proposed amendments and contributed to this excellent result as well as the econ secretariat which 28167 fine-tune [['ORG', 244, 4], ['PERSON', 118, 6], ['ORG', 99, 14], ['PERSON', 73, 7], ['ORG', 51, 7]] [['ORG', 239, 4], ['PERSON', 115, 6], ['ORG', 97, 14], ['PERSON', 72, 7], ['ORG', 51, 7]] 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:27:40_18 Since moving to SEPA has been too slow in the past, this regulation sets a clear end date for the transition. since moving to sepa has been too slow in the past this regulation sets a clear end date for the transition. 28167 fine-tune None None 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:27:40_16 Consumers will have real options to compare prices and get the best price. consumers will have real options to compare prices and get the best price. 28167 fine-tune None None 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:27:40_17 Buying a computer from the cheapest EU retailer may save hundreds of euros, making prices go down everywhere in the single market. Therefore SEPA is in many ways essential for a well functioning internal market. buying a computer from the cheapest eu retailer may save hundreds of euros making prices go down everywhere in the single market. therefore sepa is in many ways essential for a well functioning internal market. 28167 fine-tune [['LOC', 141, 4], ['MONEY', 57, 17], ['GPE', 36, 2]] [['LOC', 140, 4], ['MONEY', 57, 17], ['GPE', 36, 2]] 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:27:40_11 SEPA is good news at present concerning the euro and the EU. It will open up national markets to competition and make the payment sector more effective. sepa is good news at present concerning the euro and the eu. it will open up national markets to competition and make the payment sector more effective. 28167 fine-tune [['GPE', 57, 2], ['LOC', 0, 4]] [['GPE', 57, 2], ['LOC', 0, 4]] 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:27:40_26 A Member State may also allow consumers to use their old bank account number instead of IBANs for two extra years. a member state may also allow consumers to use their old bank account number instead of ibans for two extra years. 28167 fine-tune [['DATE', 98, 15]] [['DATE', 98, 15]] 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:27:40_15 Easy payments also make it very easy to buy goods and services via the internet from all over the EU. easy payments also make it very easy to buy goods and services via the internet from all over the eu. 28167 fine-tune [['GPE', 98, 2]] [['GPE', 98, 2]] 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:27:40_3 makes our work possible. The completion of the Single European Payment Area is of great importance for the European internal market and has numerous benefits for our citizens. makes our work possible. the completion of the single european payment area is of great importance for the european internal market and has numerous benefits for our citizens. 28167 fine-tune [['NORP', 107, 8], ['LOC', 47, 28]] [['NORP', 107, 8], ['LOC', 47, 28]] 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:27:40_9 If a person is working abroad he or she will not need a new bank account in that country and may receive his or her salary to the one bank account in his or her own home country. if a person is working abroad he or she will not need a new bank account in that country and may receive his or her salary to the one bank account in his or her own home country. 28167 fine-tune None None 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:27:40_7 With SEPA only one bank account is needed for the whole euro area by using the international bank account number or IBAN. with sepa only one bank account is needed for the whole euro area by using the international bank account number or iban. 28167 fine-tune [['LOC', 56, 9], ['CARDINAL', 15, 3], ['LOC', 5, 4]] [['LOC', 56, 9], ['CARDINAL', 15, 3], ['LOC', 5, 4]] 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:45:00_7 Sorry, but we need to change, Europe needs to change. sorry but we need to change europe needs to change. 28266 fine-tune [['LOC', 30, 6]] [['LOC', 28, 6]] 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:45:00_9 we need to strengthen our economic position in the world. Payments are the lubricant of the single market, certainly with a view to e commerce, and therefore I hope that all the Member States will meet the deadlines, which are very generous. we need to strengthen our economic position in the world. payments are the lubricant of the single market certainly with a view to e commerce and therefore i hope that all the member states will meet the deadlines which are very generous. 28266 fine-tune None None 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:45:00_3 Quite frankly, if you listen to the benefits that we expect to get from SEPA, it is completely incomprehensible why it has to take so long, why there are such long transition periods and why there are so many exemptions. quite frankly if you listen to the benefits that we expect to get from sepa it is completely incomprehensible why it has to take so long why there are such long transition periods and why there are so many exemptions. 28266 fine-tune [['LOC', 72, 4]] [['LOC', 71, 4]] 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:45:00_4 We are in the middle of an economic crisis. we are in the middle of an economic crisis. 28266 fine-tune None None 20120213-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120213-19:45:00_8 we need to complete the internal market, we need to complete the internal market; 28266 fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-11:15:10_16 For instance, a capital increase of EUR 10 billion would allow the EIB to lend approximately EUR 60 billion, which in turn would attract other financing sources for a total investment of EUR 180 billion for instance a capital increase of eur ten billion would allow the eib to lend approximately eur sixty billion which in turn would attract other financing sources for a total investment of eur one hundred and eighty billion None fine-tune [['MONEY', 187, 15], ['MONEY', 93, 14], ['ORG', 67, 3], ['MONEY', 36, 14]] [['MONEY', 189, 34], ['MONEY', 93, 17], ['ORG', 67, 3], ['MONEY', 35, 15]] 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-11:15:10_22 to provide, without any delay, additional capital to the European Investment Bank. to provide without any delay additional capital to the european investment bank. None fine-tune [['ORG', 57, 24]] [['ORG', 55, 24]] 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-11:15:10_13 The EIB, with a lending capacity several times the size of the World Bank, has been playing a key role in tackling the crisis since 2008, but it is reaching the limits of what it can do with its current capital base. the eib with a lending capacity several times the size of the world bank has been playing a key role in tackling the crisis since two thousand and eight but it is reaching the limits of what it can do with its current capital base. None fine-tune [['DATE', 132, 4], ['ORG', 63, 10], ['ORG', 4, 3]] [['DATE', 130, 22], ['ORG', 62, 10], ['ORG', 4, 3]] 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-11:15:10_17 for new projects of infrastructure, innovation and so on. for new projects of infrastructure innovation and so on. None fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-10:18:07_7 I sent a letter to these governments in order to encourage them to reconsider their decisions, and in the forthcoming employment package we also point to the importance of this. i sent a letter to these governments in order to encourage them to reconsider their decisions and in the forthcoming employment package we also point to the importance of this. None fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-11:20:21_5 So my question is, why do you want to make it an exhaustive list, and why do you not change the logic of the ECB instead of aligning with it when it comes to control measures? so my question is why do you want to make it an exhaustive list and why do you not change the logic of the ecb instead of aligning with it when it comes to control measures? 96703 fine-tune [['ORG', 109, 3]] [['ORG', 107, 3]] 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-11:03:33_4 governments have to address these situations. governments have to address these situations. None fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-11:03:33_1 Indeed, the objective is fully in line with the Commission's belief that we have to create a dynamic and inclusive labour market. indeed the objective is fully in line with the commission's belief that we have to create a dynamic and inclusive labour market. None fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-11:06:30_5 especially to open up competition in product and services markets, to improve the business environment and to make better use of Structural Funds for investment, will be crucial in delivering their full benefits. especially to open up competition in product and services markets to improve the business environment and to make better use of structural funds for investment will be crucial in delivering their full benefits. None fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-09:55:50_4 Each Member has one minute to put his or her question and 30 seconds to put a supplementary. each member has one minute to put his or her question and thirty seconds to put a supplementary. 1405 fine-tune [['TIME', 58, 10], ['TIME', 16, 10]] [['TIME', 58, 14], ['TIME', 16, 10]] 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-09:55:50_5 The Commission has two minutes to reply if only one Commissioner is to be responsible for answering. If more than one Commissioner is to reply, each Commissioner has one minute's speaking time. the commission has two minutes to reply if only one commissioner is to be responsible for answering. if more than one commissioner is to reply each commissioner has one minute's speaking time. 1405 fine-tune [['TIME', 166, 10], ['CARDINAL', 114, 3], ['CARDINAL', 48, 3], ['TIME', 19, 11]] [['TIME', 165, 10], ['CARDINAL', 114, 3], ['CARDINAL', 48, 3], ['TIME', 19, 11]] 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-09:59:23_7 There was a reference in the forthcoming employment package to the continuing work on restructuring and we will soon after evaluating these summaries decide on what the next follow up should be. We will, of course, coordinate with the social partners about this decision, but let me just finally mention that there is also an important financial implication because in such situations the governments can request the Globalisation Adjustment Fund if the conditions apply. there was a reference in the forthcoming employment package to the continuing work on restructuring and we will soon after evaluating these summaries decide on what the next follow up should be. we will of course coordinate with the social partners about this decision but let me just finally mention that there is also an important financial implication because in such situations the governments can request the globalisation adjustment fund if the conditions apply. None fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-09:59:23_1 This discussion has a certain history, with strong involvement by the social partners the trade unions and, on the other side, the employers having strong views especially because in the crisis period there have been heavy implications as a result of corporate relocations this discussion has a certain history with strong involvement by the social partners the trade unions and on the other side the employers having strong views especially because in the crisis period there have been heavy implications as a result of corporate relocations None fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-09:59:23_5 In this phase the Commission is summarising the answers. in this phase the commission is summarising the answers. None fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-09:59:23_4 I think such examples provide lessons for how to develop this discussion. i think such examples provide lessons for how to develop this discussion. None fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-10:31:18_0 Yes indeed, this is a very important initiative and a very practical initiative of the European Commission. yes indeed this is a very important initiative and a very practical initiative of the european commission. None fine-tune [['ORG', 87, 19]] [['ORG', 86, 19]] 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-10:58:23_1 I would like to ask the Commissioner whether he does not think it is going a little bit too far to take this to European level, considering that most Member States do not have these provisions in their whole legal framework. i would like to ask the commissioner whether he does not think it is going a little bit too far to take this to european level considering that most member states do not have these provisions in their whole legal framework. 112014 fine-tune [['NORP', 112, 8]] [['NORP', 112, 8]] 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-10:58:23_2 This applies particularly to those Member States that have developed economies based on large numbers of very specialised contractors. this applies particularly to those member states that have developed economies based on large numbers of very specialised contractors. 112014 fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-10:58:23_3 In fact, these contractors are largely thought of as suppliers. in fact these contractors are largely thought of as suppliers. 112014 fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-10:45:06_4 Perhaps that dimension should be looked at in Slovakia and strengthened in the coming period. When I have an opportunity to meet officials of the new government I will certainly raise this point. perhaps that dimension should be looked at in slovakia and strengthened in the coming period. when i have an opportunity to meet officials of the new government i will certainly raise this point. None fine-tune [['GPE', 46, 8]] [['GPE', 46, 8]] 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-11:22:41_0 Well I think that we disagree on that interpretation, but we can probably discuss that in the future in a follow up. well i think that we disagree on that interpretation but we can probably discuss that in the future in a follow up. 96703 fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-10:20:03_0 Is the Commission satisfied with the explanation you received from the Member States which are still keeping the restrictions, claiming that our presence will distort the labour market? is the commission satisfied with the explanation you received from the member states which are still keeping the restrictions claiming that our presence will distort the labour market? 39713 fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-10:51:34_0 We have about half an hour left and I have too many questions for that time. we have about half an hour left and i have too many questions for that time. 1405 fine-tune [['TIME', 14, 12]] [['TIME', 14, 12]] 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-10:59:43_2 I think it is also important to note that most of the famous so called controversial cases in the history of the posting of workers in Europe come from countries or areas where this liability regime is not applied. i think it is also important to note that most of the famous so called controversial cases in the history of the posting of workers in europe come from countries or areas where this liability regime is not applied. None fine-tune [['LOC', 135, 6]] [['LOC', 135, 6]] 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-10:15:21_3 However, when exercising their power the Member States must comply with Union law, in particular the provisions of the Treaty on the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services. however when exercising their power the member states must comply with union law in particular the provisions of the treaty on the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services. None fine-tune [['GPE', 72, 5]] [['GPE', 71, 5]] 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-10:15:21_4 The Court clearly stated that the right to strike does not fall outside the scope of the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services. the court clearly stated that the right to strike does not fall outside the scope of the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services. None fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-10:15:21_5 I can also add that the regulation lays down general principles with respect to the exercise of the right to strike within the context of the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services. i can also add that the regulation lays down general principles with respect to the exercise of the right to strike within the context of the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services. None fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-11:01:23_1 I just wanted to point that out. i just wanted to point that out. 112014 fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-11:21:28_1 However, the freedom to provide services must also be respected. however the freedom to provide services must also be respected. None fine-tune None None 20120418-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120418-11:21:28_3 In order to provide for legal certainty, the Enforcement Directive indicates clearly which control measures are proportionate and justified. in order to provide for legal certainty the enforcement directive indicates clearly which control measures are proportionate and justified. None fine-tune [['LAW', 45, 21]] [['LAW', 44, 21]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:02:21_3 Most of the UK's energy network is now operated by non British firms. most of the uk's energy network is now operated by non british firms. 96920 fine-tune [['NORP', 55, 7], ['GPE', 12, 2]] [['NORP', 55, 7], ['GPE', 12, 2]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:02:21_1 In my own constituency of Wales, RWE, a German company, recently spent GBP 450 million on non renewable energy generation and a further billion pounds on a state of the art gas power station in Pembrokeshire. in my own constituency of wales rwe a german company recently spent gbp four hundred and fifty million on non renewable energy generation and a further billion pounds on a state of the art gas power station in pembrokeshire. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 194, 13], ['MONEY', 136, 14], ['MONEY', 71, 15], ['NORP', 40, 6], ['ORG', 33, 3], ['GPE', 26, 5]] [['GPE', 210, 13], ['MONEY', 152, 14], ['MONEY', 68, 34], ['NORP', 38, 6], ['ORG', 32, 3], ['GPE', 26, 5]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:25:13_6 However, we ended up voting for the Socialist amendment which I believe will not work well. however we ended up voting for the socialist amendment which i believe will not work well. 96944 fine-tune [['NORP', 36, 9]] [['NORP', 35, 9]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:25:13_8 After all, savings are good in any language or, I would think, for any political party. after all savings are good in any language or i would think for any political party. 96944 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:25:13_3 the parliament pays out over eur fifteen million per year on translations for twenty four languages and worse still in two thousand and twelve the parliament wasted eur. 96944 fine-tune [] [['ORG', 147, 10], ['DATE', 119, 23], ['CARDINAL', 78, 11], ['MONEY', 29, 19], ['ORG', 4, 10]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:25:13_5 I welcome this report, which proposed a system of interpretation on demand. i welcome this report which proposed a system of interpretation on demand. 96944 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:25:13_1 For their benefit, I will try to speak slowly, avoid jokes and refrain from littering my speeches with quotations from Shakespeare! for their benefit i will try to speak slowly avoid jokes and refrain from littering my speeches with quotations from shakespeare! 96944 fine-tune [['PERSON', 119, 11]] [['PERSON', 117, 11]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:25:13_7 It is a shame that this House has missed an opportunity to save more money. it is a shame that this house has missed an opportunity to save more money. 96944 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:56:10_4 To regain the public's confidence in the industry now, it is absolutely essential that a zero tolerance approach is taken and that those found to be abusing the system are criminally prosecuted. This proposal under Ms McCarthy's report will introduce fines of up to 50 of turnover for companies that commit unlawful behaviour, as well as providing the option of imposing bans on operating, but I believe that custodial sentences also need to be considered. to regain the public's confidence in the industry now it is absolutely essential that a zero tolerance approach is taken and that those found to be abusing the system are criminally prosecuted. this proposal under ms mccarthy's report will introduce fines of up to fifty of turnover for companies that commit unlawful behaviour as well as providing the option of imposing bans on operating but i believe that custodial sentences also need to be considered. 4521 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 266, 2], ['PERSON', 218, 8]] [['CARDINAL', 265, 5], ['PERSON', 217, 8]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:56:10_1 Such importance, however, should not exclude the industry from supervision and effective policing and regulation where necessary. such importance however should not exclude the industry from supervision and effective policing and regulation where necessary. 4521 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:29:16_1 streamline the interpretation and translation given in committee meetings while guaranteeing and I think this is really important that the principle of multilingualism is not compromised by any changes made. streamline the interpretation and translation given in committee meetings while guaranteeing and i think this is really important that the principle of multilingualism is not compromised by any changes made. 96959 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:18:25_5 Investing in energy efficiency measures can bring about immediate and tangible benefits for both households and business in industry, such as reduction of costs, creation of employment opportunities and growth, as well as an encouragement in the transition towards a low carbon economy. investing in energy efficiency measures can bring about immediate and tangible benefits for both households and business in industry such as reduction of costs creation of employment opportunities and growth as well as an encouragement in the transition towards a low carbon economy. 28117 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:18:25_1 That said, we are facing a severe challenge to meeting the objective of reducing the overall energy consumption by 20 by 2020, where policies fostering energy efficiency could and should play a stronger role. that said we are facing a severe challenge to meeting the objective of reducing the overall energy consumption by twenty by two thousand and twenty where policies fostering energy efficiency could and should play a stronger role. 28117 fine-tune [['DATE', 121, 4], ['CARDINAL', 115, 2]] [['DATE', 124, 23], ['CARDINAL', 114, 6]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:18:25_0 Mr President, I voted in favour of this report because we must continue to make sure that energy efficiency is at the very centre of many of our EU policies. mr president i voted in favour of this report because we must continue to make sure that energy efficiency is at the very centre of many of our eu policies. 28117 fine-tune [['GPE', 145, 2]] [['GPE', 144, 2]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:18:25_2 Being energy efficient is very important in terms of getting it right from the very start of new projects. being energy efficient is very important in terms of getting it right from the very start of new projects. 28117 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:18:25_4 Energy efficiency improvements are decisive for European competitiveness and represent a win win option in the fight against climate change. energy efficiency improvements are decisive for european competitiveness and represent a win win option in the fight against climate change. 28117 fine-tune [['NORP', 48, 8]] [['NORP', 48, 8]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:30:39_2 with twenty four official languages the european parliament's interpretation services have to cover a total of five hundred and fifty two language combinations. 96824 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 111, 26], ['ORG', 40, 19], ['CARDINAL', 5, 11]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:31:56_5 Adopting this officially would only serve to bring more transparency and dynamism to the workings of Parliament and send a signal to EU citizens that the EU is serious in its aim to make efficient and budgetary savings. adopting this officially would only serve to bring more transparency and dynamism to the workings of parliament and send a signal to eu citizens that the eu is serious in its aim to make efficient and budgetary savings. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 154, 2], ['GPE', 133, 2], ['ORG', 101, 10]] [['GPE', 154, 2], ['GPE', 133, 2], ['ORG', 101, 10]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:31:56_1 the un with one hundred and ninety three member states operates with just six and the forty seven member state council of europe has just two official languages. 4521 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 138, 3], ['ORG', 111, 17], ['CARDINAL', 86, 11], ['CARDINAL', 74, 3], ['CARDINAL', 16, 24], ['ORG', 4, 2]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:31:56_0 mr president the eu has twenty eight member states and twenty four official languages. 4521 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 55, 11], ['CARDINAL', 24, 12], ['GPE', 17, 2]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:31:56_2 Working towards a more efficient and cost effective interpretation process is of course welcome, but the recommendations do not offer the radical solution which would be the logical step for an expanding supranational institution such as the EU. working towards a more efficient and cost effective interpretation process is of course welcome but the recommendations do not offer the radical solution which would be the logical step for an expanding supranational institution such as the eu. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 242, 2]] [['GPE', 241, 2]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:42:30_1 However, these proposals are not as bad as they could have been, thanks to the intervention of Conservative MEPs. however these proposals are not as bad as they could have been thanks to the intervention of conservative meps. 96944 fine-tune [['NORP', 95, 12]] [['NORP', 93, 12]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:42:30_6 At a time when it is difficult enough to get your feet on the property market, it should not be up to the EU to decide whether or not parents help their children with their mortgages. at a time when it is difficult enough to get your feet on the property market it should not be up to the eu to decide whether or not parents help their children with their mortgages. 96944 fine-tune [['GPE', 106, 2]] [['GPE', 105, 2]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:42:30_2 At least we prevented a range of unintended consequences for the UK mortgage market. at least we prevented a range of unintended consequences for the uk mortgage market. 96944 fine-tune [['NORP', 65, 2]] [['NORP', 65, 2]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:48:22_1 As previous speakers have said, the importance of the report cannot be overstated, in view of the fact that a mortgage is often the most important and longest financial commitment a family makes. as previous speakers have said the importance of the report cannot be overstated in view of the fact that a mortgage is often the most important and longest financial commitment a family makes. 28117 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:33:49_2 As we know, transport is the backbone of the European economy. Without it the tourism industry could not exist, manufacturers could not get their goods to market and life would be impossible. as we know transport is the backbone of the european economy. without it the tourism industry could not exist manufacturers could not get their goods to market and life would be impossible. 28117 fine-tune [['NORP', 45, 8]] [['NORP', 44, 8]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:33:49_4 It is crucial that we reduce the impact of transport on climate change, while at the same time contributing to improving the health of EU citizens and their quality of life. it is crucial that we reduce the impact of transport on climate change while at the same time contributing to improving the health of eu citizens and their quality of life. 28117 fine-tune [['GPE', 135, 2]] [['GPE', 134, 2]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:33:49_5 we must not look negatively on the need to reduce the impact of transport on our environment but rather see it as an opportunity because jobs can be created in the r d sector while at the same time we are meeting our environmental targets. 28117 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:31:45_0 Mr President, in all sectors across the EU, maximising our research and innovation potential means we can deliver competitive, high quality and sustainable services, and the transport sector is no exception. mr president in all sectors across the eu maximising our research and innovation potential means we can deliver competitive high quality and sustainable services and the transport sector is no exception. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 40, 2]] [['GPE', 39, 2]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:31:45_1 However, the principle of subsidiarity must remain foremost in our consideration of the Commission's communication on European transport technology strategy. however the principle of subsidiarity must remain foremost in our consideration of the commission's communication on european transport technology strategy. 96920 fine-tune [['NORP', 118, 8]] [['NORP', 117, 8]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:31:45_2 I am concerned that this report points to the initiatives which would be best formulated and executed by the Member States themselves. i am concerned that this report points to the initiatives which would be best formulated and executed by the member states themselves. 96920 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:43:35_2 Most mortgages are local to the country from which the applicant derives. most mortgages are local to the country from which the applicant derives. 96920 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:43:35_3 Every country in the EU has its own culture as regards home ownership, and that should be respected, but consumer protection should be the defining principle when considering cross border rules and the compatibility of national systems. I congratulate Mr Sánchez Presedo on his report on this issue, although I still have concerns about how the directive is likely to be implemented across the EU. every country in the eu has its own culture as regards home ownership and that should be respected but consumer protection should be the defining principle when considering cross border rules and the compatibility of national systems. i congratulate mr snchez presedo on his report on this issue although i still have concerns about how the directive is likely to be implemented across the eu. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 394, 2], ['PERSON', 255, 15], ['GPE', 21, 2]] [['GPE', 390, 2], ['PERSON', 253, 14], ['GPE', 21, 2]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:53:51_0 Mr President, I welcome this report, because it is very badly needed in order to enhance investor protection and confidence in the markets and confidence is all important. The report would establish a common regulatory framework on market abuse to ensure the integrity of financial markets in the Union. mr president i welcome this report because it is very badly needed in order to enhance investor protection and confidence in the markets and confidence is all important. the report would establish a common regulatory framework on market abuse to ensure the integrity of financial markets in the union. 28117 fine-tune [['GPE', 297, 5]] [['GPE', 295, 5]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:53:51_1 The proposal extends the scope of the market abuse framework, applying to any financial institution or instrument admitted to trading. the proposal extends the scope of the market abuse framework applying to any financial institution or instrument admitted to trading. 28117 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:53:51_3 There will be no place, hopefully, as a result of this for market abusers to hide within the European Union. there will be no place hopefully as a result of this for market abusers to hide within the european union. 28117 fine-tune [['GPE', 93, 14]] [['GPE', 91, 14]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:53:51_5 The regulation will lay down a set of administrative procedures, sanctions and fines to ensure a common approach in the Member States. the regulation will lay down a set of administrative procedures sanctions and fines to ensure a common approach in the member states. 28117 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:53:51_6 Also, the directive will introduce a requirement for all Member States to put in place effective, proportionate and dissuasive criminal sanctions for the most serious insider dealing and trading and market manipulation offences. also the directive will introduce a requirement for all member states to put in place effective proportionate and dissuasive criminal sanctions for the most serious insider dealing and trading and market manipulation offences. 28117 fine-tune None None 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:23:07_1 Such a strategy would give a very welcome boost to the development of sustainable economic activities in the region, which will have a beneficial effect on coastal communities and adjacent inland areas. Properly managed fisheries provide employment in some of the most rural and remote parts of the European Union and, when sensibly managed, this is a renewable resource that is very valuable in the fight against unemployment in many isolated parts of the EU. such a strategy would give a very welcome boost to the development of sustainable economic activities in the region which will have a beneficial effect on coastal communities and adjacent inland areas. properly managed fisheries provide employment in some of the most rural and remote parts of the european union and when sensibly managed this is a renewable resource that is very valuable in the fight against unemployment in many isolated parts of the eu. 28117 fine-tune [['GPE', 457, 2], ['GPE', 299, 14]] [['GPE', 454, 2], ['GPE', 298, 14]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:16:16_0 Mr President, in what remains a difficult economic time across the EU, it is absolutely essential that we ensure that every penny of EU funding is spent in the most cost effective manner possible. mr president in what remains a difficult economic time across the eu it is absolutely essential that we ensure that every penny of eu funding is spent in the most cost effective manner possible. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 133, 2], ['GPE', 67, 2]] [['GPE', 131, 2], ['GPE', 66, 2]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:16:16_1 However, as outlined in today's report, strategic use of European structural and investment funds could drive private investment in energy efficiency across Europe and support Member States in their efforts to increase their energy efficiency. however as outlined in today's report strategic use of european structural and investment funds could drive private investment in energy efficiency across europe and support member states in their efforts to increase their energy efficiency. 96920 fine-tune [['LOC', 157, 6], ['NORP', 57, 8], ['DATE', 24, 5]] [['LOC', 155, 6], ['NORP', 55, 8], ['DATE', 23, 5]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:16:16_2 The most successful and effective initiatives will, I believe, be those that complement Member States' individual efforts to increase energy efficiency with targeted investments of EU funds that contribute to overall growth and job creation within our individual regions. the most successful and effective initiatives will i believe be those that complement member states' individual efforts to increase energy efficiency with targeted investments of eu funds that contribute to overall growth and job creation within our individual regions. 96920 fine-tune [['GPE', 181, 2]] [['GPE', 179, 2]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:41:01_2 As previous speakers have said, Parliament has unsuccessfully called for many years for the need to strengthen procedural rights, stressing the need to strike the right balance between the freedom of justice and security. This report finally recognises an overarching principle of basic human and criminal law at EU level. as previous speakers have said parliament has unsuccessfully called for many years for the need to strengthen procedural rights stressing the need to strike the right balance between the freedom of justice and security. this report finally recognises an overarching principle of basic human and criminal law at eu level. 28117 fine-tune [['GPE', 313, 2], ['DATE', 69, 14], ['ORG', 32, 10]] [['GPE', 311, 2], ['DATE', 68, 14], ['ORG', 31, 10]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:41:01_3 Despite the existence of common principles and minimum standards stemming both from the ECHR and the EU Charter, provisions governing access to a lawyer vary significantly from one Member State to another and this report introduces a level playing field and a measure of consistency. despite the existence of common principles and minimum standards stemming both from the echr and the eu charter provisions governing access to a lawyer vary significantly from one member state to another and this report introduces a level playing field and a measure of consistency. 28117 fine-tune [['LAW', 101, 10], ['LAW', 88, 4]] [['LAW', 101, 10], ['LAW', 88, 4]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:41:01_4 In a borderless Europe, citizens have to be confident that their rights are fully respected and that their security is provided when they are travelling. in a borderless europe citizens have to be confident that their rights are fully respected and that their security is provided when they are travelling. 28117 fine-tune [['LOC', 16, 6]] [['LOC', 16, 6]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:36:24_0 Mr President, I am hugely sceptical about the practical implementation of the European arrest warrant by Member States, having heard personal stories from my constituents in Wales where the arrest warrant has been used to make them face spurious charges under different legal systems of questionable legitimacy in other parts of Europe, particularly in less regulated sectors such as the construction industry. mr president i am hugely sceptical about the practical implementation of the european arrest warrant by member states having heard personal stories from my constituents in wales where the arrest warrant has been used to make them face spurious charges under different legal systems of questionable legitimacy in other parts of europe particularly in less regulated sectors such as the construction industry. 96920 fine-tune [['LOC', 329, 6], ['GPE', 174, 5], ['NORP', 78, 8]] [['LOC', 327, 6], ['GPE', 172, 5], ['NORP', 77, 8]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:36:24_1 I have serious concerns and see this directive as a step forward towards ensuring that, when the European arrest warrant is indeed used, the basic rights of citizens across Europe, such as access to lawyers, the confidentiality of all communications with them and access to diplomatic authorities, are properly upheld. i have serious concerns and see this directive as a step forward towards ensuring that when the european arrest warrant is indeed used the basic rights of citizens across europe such as access to lawyers the confidentiality of all communications with them and access to diplomatic authorities are properly upheld. 96920 fine-tune [['LOC', 173, 6], ['NORP', 97, 8]] [['LOC', 171, 6], ['NORP', 96, 8]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:36:24_2 We cannot create European systems without the necessary protections and safeguards that have been built into national law for centuries. we cannot create european systems without the necessary protections and safeguards that have been built into national law for centuries. 96920 fine-tune [['DATE', 122, 13], ['NORP', 17, 8]] [['DATE', 122, 13], ['NORP', 17, 8]] 20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-12:36:24_3 To make the European arrest warrant work in practice, we need to learn from the experiences gained across Member States to date and ensure that individual countries do not, and cannot, abuse their privileges. to make the european arrest warrant work in practice we need to learn from the experiences gained across member states to date and ensure that individual countries do not and cannot abuse their privileges. 96920 fine-tune [['NORP', 12, 8]] [['NORP', 12, 8]] 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:57:41_9 He said that it means the socially constructed roles and behaviours that a society considers appropriate for women and men. he said that it means the socially constructed roles and behaviours that a society considers appropriate for women and men. 96674 fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:57:41_1 We are not going to quit until women are free from violence. we are not going to quit until women are free from violence. 96674 fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:57:41_5 Last June, I proudly represented Parliament at the signature of the EU accession to the Convention, a historic step towards preventing those horrible crimes, combating impunity and protecting victims. last june i proudly represented parliament at the signature of the eu accession to the convention a historic step towards preventing those horrible crimes combating impunity and protecting victims. 96674 fine-tune [['GPE', 68, 2], ['ORG', 33, 10], ['DATE', 0, 9]] [['GPE', 67, 2], ['ORG', 32, 10], ['DATE', 0, 9]] 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:57:41_3 It defines violence done to a woman just because she is a woman, based on sexism and discrimination. it defines violence done to a woman just because she is a woman based on sexism and discrimination. 96674 fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:57:41_12 It is violence that endangers families, not the Convention. it is violence that endangers families not the convention. 96674 fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:57:41_11 It is not against the traditional family. it is not against the traditional family. 96674 fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:57:41_13 Today, we call on the EU and the Council of Europe to do more, in dialogue with Member States, on the issue of gender, engaging with civil society, religious groups and women NGOs, we call on the Presidency to put this issue on the agenda of the European Council for as long as it takes, and we call on Bulgaria to reopen the ratification process. today we call on the eu and the council of europe to do more in dialogue with member states on the issue of gender engaging with civil society religious groups and women ngos we call on the presidency to put this issue on the agenda of the european council for as long as it takes and we call on bulgaria to reopen the ratification process. 96674 fine-tune [['GPE', 303, 8], ['ORG', 246, 16], ['ORG', 33, 17], ['GPE', 22, 2], ['DATE', 0, 5]] [['GPE', 296, 8], ['ORG', 240, 16], ['ORG', 32, 17], ['GPE', 21, 2], ['DATE', 0, 5]] 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:57:41_2 The Convention is the only binding treaty that criminalises violence against women and domestic violence. the convention is the only binding treaty that criminalises violence against women and domestic violence. 96674 fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:57:41_8 The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights recently clarified that the arguments pretending that the word gender' has hidden purposes are simply not true. the council of europe commissioner for human rights recently clarified that the arguments pretending that the word gender' has hidden purposes are simply not true. 96674 fine-tune [['ORG', 4, 17]] [['ORG', 4, 17]] 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:05:41_5 they are doing that because they want to push forward their ideology of taking away our rights. they are doing that because they want to push forward their ideology of taking away our rights. 103381 fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:05:41_9 We will be the generation of feminists that will make sure that women are protected from gender based violence all over the European Union. We will ratify the Istanbul Convention all over the European Union and make sure that there is an end to gender based violence. we will be the generation of feminists that will make sure that women are protected from gender based violence all over the european union. we will ratify the istanbul convention all over the european union and make sure that there is an end to gender based violence. 103381 fine-tune [['GPE', 192, 14], ['LAW', 159, 19], ['GPE', 124, 14]] [['GPE', 192, 14], ['LAW', 159, 19], ['GPE', 124, 14]] 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:05:41_8 The suffragettes, 100 years ago, in many parts of Europe fought for the right of women to vote. the suffragettes one hundred years ago in many parts of europe fought for the right of women to vote. 103381 fine-tune [['LOC', 50, 6], ['DATE', 18, 13]] [['LOC', 56, 6], ['DATE', 17, 21]] 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:05:41_6 We will not give up we will not give up; 103381 fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:05:41_0 Madam President, colleagues, let's face it we are experiencing a major backlash on women's rights in the European Union. madam president colleagues let's face it we are experiencing a major backlash on women's rights in the european union. 103381 fine-tune [['GPE', 105, 14]] [['GPE', 103, 14]] 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:05:41_2 That is simply not the case anymore, because we see attacks on women's rights all over the European Union and those who are attacking women's rights have now chosen the Istanbul Convention as one of the battlefields in this discussion. that is simply not the case anymore because we see attacks on women's rights all over the european union and those who are attacking women's rights have now chosen the istanbul convention as one of the battlefields in this discussion. 103381 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 192, 3], ['EVENT', 169, 19], ['GPE', 91, 14]] [['CARDINAL', 191, 3], ['EVENT', 168, 19], ['GPE', 90, 14]] 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:52:52_11 They concern the fear that ratifying the Convention would mean forcing states to allow same sex marriage or to introduce a new refugee status for transgender or intersex persons. they concern the fear that ratifying the convention would mean forcing states to allow same sex marriage or to introduce a new refugee status for transgender or intersex persons. None fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:52:52_13 The Convention is about preventing and combating violence against women without other hidden purposes. It is not an instrument for shaping gender perceptions or ideologies. the convention is about preventing and combating violence against women without other hidden purposes. it is not an instrument for shaping gender perceptions or ideologies. None fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:52:52_6 The Commission's intention is to conclude full EU ratification as soon as possible. the commission's intention is to conclude full eu ratification as soon as possible. None fine-tune [['GPE', 47, 2]] [['GPE', 47, 2]] 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:52:52_8 Despite the fact that all EU countries have signed the Convention and 17 have so far ratified it, we see strong opposition against ratification in a few countries. despite the fact that all eu countries have signed the convention and seventeen have so far ratified it we see strong opposition against ratification in a few countries. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 70, 2], ['GPE', 26, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 70, 9], ['GPE', 26, 2]] 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:52:52_5 on the prevention and protection of victims of gender based violence. on the prevention and protection of victims of gender based violence. None fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:52:52_1 We are all familiar with the figures from the age of 15, one in three women in Europe has been a victim of physical violence, sexual violence or both we are all familiar with the figures from the age of fifteen one in three women in europe has been a victim of physical violence sexual violence or both; None fine-tune [['LOC', 79, 6], ['CARDINAL', 64, 5], ['CARDINAL', 57, 3], ['DATE', 53, 2]] [['LOC', 83, 6], ['CARDINAL', 68, 5], ['CARDINAL', 61, 3], ['DATE', 53, 7]] 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:52:52_7 I would like to thank the European Parliament for constantly speaking out alongside the Commission about the importance of ratifying the Council of Europe Convention on prevention and protection of victims of gender based violence. i would like to thank the european parliament for constantly speaking out alongside the commission about the importance of ratifying the council of europe convention on prevention and protection of victims of gender based violence. None fine-tune [['LAW', 137, 28], ['ORG', 26, 19]] [['LAW', 137, 28], ['ORG', 26, 19]] 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:52:52_12 Let me be very clear on this. let me be very clear on this. None fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:52:52_21 I sincerely hope that those Member States that still have doubts about joining the Convention will consider its fundamental purpose to prevent violence against women and to support and protect those women who fall victim to violence. i sincerely hope that those member states that still have doubts about joining the convention will consider its fundamental purpose to prevent violence against women and to support and protect those women who fall victim to violence. None fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:52:52_18 Nowhere in the Convention is it stated that a new refugee status should be established for transgender or intersex persons or for any other group. nowhere in the convention is it stated that a new refugee status should be established for transgender or intersex persons or for any other group. None fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:52:52_16 In fact, no reference is made to the legal recognition of same sex marriages this subject is outside of the scope of the Convention. in fact no reference is made to the legal recognition of same sex marriages this subject is outside of the scope of the convention. None fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-19:52:52_10 For example, these concern the use and translation of the term gender'. for example these concern the use and translation of the term gender'. None fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:19:31_1 When I speak with women's rights defenders from all over the world, I realise how lucky we are to have such an instrument in Europe. when i speak with women's rights defenders from all over the world i realise how lucky we are to have such an instrument in europe. 124963 fine-tune [['LOC', 125, 6]] [['LOC', 124, 6]] 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:19:31_2 This is why I find it appalling that this Convention's ratification is so problematic in some Member States, including my own. this is why i find it appalling that this convention's ratification is so problematic in some member states including my own. 124963 fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:19:31_3 The fact that governments are reluctant to ratify this key instrument shows how little they care about women's safety. the fact that governments are reluctant to ratify this key instrument shows how little they care about women's safety. 124963 fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:19:31_5 In these cases, I say that not to do so will cost women's lives. in these cases i say that not to do so will cost women's lives. 124963 fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:19:31_6 In Bulgaria, the use of transphobic and homophobic arguments against this Convention is very disappointing. in bulgaria the use of transphobic and homophobic arguments against this convention is very disappointing. 124963 fine-tune [['GPE', 3, 8]] [['GPE', 3, 8]] 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:19:31_8 I call on the Bulgarian Government to revise its position on this crucial issue and stand by the Istanbul Convention. i call on the bulgarian government to revise its position on this crucial issue and stand by the istanbul convention. 124963 fine-tune [['LAW', 97, 19], ['NORP', 14, 9]] [['LAW', 97, 19], ['NORP', 14, 9]] 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:34:59_3 It will make our society a safer place for women and girls. it will make our society a safer place for women and girls. None fine-tune None None 20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:34:59_4 We have to do everything in our power to stop violence against women and to support the victims. we have to do everything in our power to stop violence against women and to support the victims. None fine-tune None None 20160511-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20160511-12:01:25_1 of our party or personal views we are all parliamentarians and one of the most important powers we have is the ability to hold the executive to account through parliamentary PQs, but these PQs are now being treated with contempt by the services. Questions are not receiving proper answers, they are evasive, incomplete and dismissive, and the timescale for answering is frequency exceeded. Rule of our party or personal views we are all parliamentarians and one of the most important powers we have is the ability to hold the executive to account through parliamentary pqs but these pqs are now being treated with contempt by the services. questions are not receiving proper answers they are evasive incomplete and dismissive and the timescale for answering is frequency exceeded. rule 96912 fine-tune None None 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-10:08:29_1 As far back as I can remember, Mugabe has acted in this way, retaining a veneer of democracy whilst acting in a despotic and undemocratic way. as far back as i can remember mugabe has acted in this way retaining a veneer of democracy whilst acting in a despotic and undemocratic way. 124958 fine-tune [['PERSON', 31, 6]] [['PERSON', 30, 6]] 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-10:08:29_5 We have seen assets of Mugabe frozen, yet at the same time a large amount of money is being sent to Zimbabwe in aid and we need to make absolutely sure that we know what we are doing, that we know why it is being done, and that we ensure that money is not going to the wrong places. we have seen assets of mugabe frozen yet at the same time a large amount of money is being sent to zimbabwe in aid and we need to make absolutely sure that we know what we are doing that we know why it is being done and that we ensure that money is not going to the wrong places. 124958 fine-tune [['GPE', 100, 8], ['PERSON', 23, 6]] [['GPE', 99, 8], ['PERSON', 23, 6]] 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-10:15:12_9 The EU is committed to fighting discrimination, to preserving the rights of individuals to enjoy the full range of human rights in Zimbabwe, and we are determined to continue supporting the work of civil society organisations and protecting human rights activists. the eu is committed to fighting discrimination to preserving the rights of individuals to enjoy the full range of human rights in zimbabwe and we are determined to continue supporting the work of civil society organisations and protecting human rights activists. None fine-tune [['GPE', 131, 8], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 130, 8], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-10:15:12_11 Continued political and economic reforms are essential to restore growth and achieve inclusive and sustainable development. continued political and economic reforms are essential to restore growth and achieve inclusive and sustainable development. None fine-tune None None 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-10:15:12_7 It is essential that they are free to operate in an environment that protects fundamental human rights and freedoms, as set out in Zimbabwe's Constitution. it is essential that they are free to operate in an environment that protects fundamental human rights and freedoms as set out in zimbabwe's constitution. None fine-tune [['LAW', 131, 23]] [['LAW', 130, 23]] 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-10:15:12_13 Our overall objective remains to re engage fully with a stable and democratic Zimbabwe. our overall objective remains to re engage fully with a stable and democratic zimbabwe. None fine-tune [['GPE', 78, 8]] [['GPE', 78, 8]] 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-10:15:12_3 We welcome the positive ruling at the High Court to grant bail, and we take careful note of the judge's remarks about the weakness of the State's case. we welcome the positive ruling at the high court to grant bail and we take careful note of the judge's remarks about the weakness of the state's case. None fine-tune [['ORG', 38, 10]] [['ORG', 38, 10]] 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-10:15:12_5 The right of Pastor Mawarire to express his views and opinions in a peaceful manner is a fundamental freedom enshrined in Zimbabwe's own Constitution. the right of pastor mawarire to express his views and opinions in a peaceful manner is a fundamental freedom enshrined in zimbabwe's own constitution. None fine-tune [['LAW', 137, 12], ['GPE', 122, 8], ['PERSON', 20, 8]] [['LAW', 137, 12], ['GPE', 122, 8], ['PERSON', 20, 8]] 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-10:15:12_12 Respect for the rule of law, human rights and the consolidation of democracy are also essential. The electoral commission should engage with all parties to agree on an electoral framework for the 2018 elections. respect for the rule of law human rights and the consolidation of democracy are also essential. the electoral commission should engage with all parties to agree on an electoral framework for the two thousand and eighteen elections. None fine-tune [['DATE', 196, 4]] [['DATE', 195, 25]] 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-10:15:12_14 I would like to recall the EU's continuing commitment to the people of Zimbabwe and emphasise that the EU remains amongst the most important donors to that country. i would like to recall the eu's continuing commitment to the people of zimbabwe and emphasise that the eu remains amongst the most important donors to that country. None fine-tune [['GPE', 103, 2], ['GPE', 71, 8], ['GPE', 27, 2]] [['GPE', 103, 2], ['GPE', 71, 8], ['GPE', 27, 2]] 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-10:15:12_4 The case has been raised with the government at senior level, and we will continue to follow developments closely. the case has been raised with the government at senior level and we will continue to follow developments closely. None fine-tune None None 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-10:15:12_10 Zimbabwe is at a critical juncture, as a number of you have said. zimbabwe is at a critical juncture as a number of you have said. None fine-tune [['GPE', 0, 8]] [['GPE', 0, 8]] 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-10:15:12_6 Human rights defenders, organisations and activists are playing a critical role in the promotion of human rights in Zimbabwe. human rights defenders organisations and activists are playing a critical role in the promotion of human rights in zimbabwe. None fine-tune [['GPE', 116, 8]] [['GPE', 115, 8]] 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-10:15:12_8 They deserve recognition and credit for their significant and persistent contribution. they deserve recognition and credit for their significant and persistent contribution. None fine-tune None None 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-09:53:03_4 I have been in this Parliament for 18 years and, throughout this time, have campaigned for effective action against Mugabe and for freedom for the Zimbabwean people. i have been in this parliament for eighteen years and throughout this time have campaigned for effective action against mugabe and for freedom for the zimbabwean people. 4513 fine-tune [['NORP', 147, 10], ['PERSON', 116, 6], ['DATE', 35, 8], ['ORG', 20, 10]] [['NORP', 151, 10], ['PERSON', 120, 6], ['DATE', 35, 14], ['ORG', 20, 10]] 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-09:53:03_3 In fact, the country is bankrupt and its people in despair, and yet the grand architect of this misery, Robert Mugabe, continues in power. in fact the country is bankrupt and its people in despair and yet the grand architect of this misery robert mugabe continues in power. 4513 fine-tune [['PERSON', 104, 13]] [['PERSON', 101, 13]] 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-09:57:46_4 The administration has not contacted MEPs to tell them about the problem, and, wait for it I hope you are looking for a bit of a laugh here I had been told that I would be informed by email when my emails are back. the administration has not contacted meps to tell them about the problem and wait for it i hope you are looking for a bit of a laugh here i had been told that i would be informed by email when my emails are back. 124985 fine-tune None None 20170316-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170316-09:57:46_7 We do not know when speaking time is happening, we do not know when our appointments are happening, and this is happening to up to 50, people in here. we do not know when speaking time is happening we do not know when our appointments are happening and this is happening to up to fifty sixty people in here. 124985 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 131, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 135, 5], ['CARDINAL', 129, 5]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_10 This is why, in these difficult moments for the European Union, it is so important that we think of our common responsibilities towards our citizens and towards the rest of the world. this is why in these difficult moments for the european union it is so important that we think of our common responsibilities towards our citizens and towards the rest of the world. None fine-tune [['GPE', 48, 14]] [['GPE', 47, 14]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_42 There is not one single thing, be it counter terrorism, be it trade, be it development, be it migration management, there is not one single issue where we are stronger alone than stronger together. there is not one single thing be it counter terrorism be it trade be it development be it migration management there is not one single issue where we are stronger alone than stronger together. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 129, 3], ['CARDINAL', 13, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 124, 3], ['CARDINAL', 13, 3]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_34 We do not have to be afraid of our added value, even when it is a partial one. we do not have to be afraid of our added value even when it is a partial one. None fine-tune None None 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_44 Threats are global, opportunities are global, all of our countries, compared to the rest of the countries in the world, are small sized countries, at the maximum medium sized countries. We are not living in the era of empires anymore, not for a couple of centuries. threats are global opportunities are global all of our countries compared to the rest of the countries in the world are small sized countries at the maximum medium sized countries. we are not living in the era of empires anymore not for a couple of centuries. None fine-tune [['DATE', 243, 21]] [['DATE', 237, 21]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_27 it is a part of the strategy that was carefully thought of as you can imagine and it responds to the fact that on one side we need to keep the unity not only of the twenty eight member states but also the different institutions including this parliament and this is what is done None fine-tune [] [['ORG', 243, 10], ['CARDINAL', 165, 12], ['CARDINAL', 114, 3]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_25 It is now also a matter of turning this into practice, so that is why I think that the package we adopted yesterday is something that is going to be extremely important in our capacity to implement also part of the strategy, using our different instruments, keeping in mind that they are different and covering different areas but in a coherent and integrated way. it is now also a matter of turning this into practice so that is why i think that the package we adopted yesterday is something that is going to be extremely important in our capacity to implement also part of the strategy using our different instruments keeping in mind that they are different and covering different areas but in a coherent and integrated way. None fine-tune [['DATE', 106, 9]] [['DATE', 105, 9]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_48 So I hope that we can indeed, as some of you said, use a strategy to turn our common vision and action into those of a self confident, global player. so i hope that we can indeed as some of you said use a strategy to turn our common vision and action into those of a self confident global player. None fine-tune None None 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_23 This simply says that we need to use our resources in a coherent way and respond to the needs of the populations we are working with, and all the messages we are getting are in the sense that we need to also work on security as we continue to work on development. this simply says that we need to use our resources in a coherent way and respond to the needs of the populations we are working with and all the messages we are getting are in the sense that we need to also work on security as we continue to work on development. None fine-tune None None 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_53 The point here is whether we want to react to a change that is produced somewhere else, or if we are confident enough to try and shape the change that is happening around us, and I believe that we have all the tools, all the strength if we have the political will to do it exactly as our citizens have an interest in us doing this. the point here is whether we want to react to a change that is produced somewhere else or if we are confident enough to try and shape the change that is happening around us and i believe that we have all the tools all the strength if we have the political will to do it exactly as our citizens have an interest in us doing this. None fine-tune None None 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_40 I am sorry but I am not going to hear those voices in this field because if there is one field where it is self evident that the security of the European citizens require European action, it is our work in the world. i am sorry but i am not going to hear those voices in this field because if there is one field where it is self evident that the security of the european citizens require european action it is our work in the world. None fine-tune [['NORP', 171, 8], ['NORP', 145, 8]] [['NORP', 171, 8], ['NORP', 145, 8]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_46 Our strength is our European Union in the world, and our partners around the world see it very clearly and recognise our strengths in the world. our strength is our european union in the world and our partners around the world see it very clearly and recognise our strengths in the world. None fine-tune [['GPE', 20, 14]] [['GPE', 20, 14]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_5 First of all, some asked whether we stress more the values or the interests, and whether we define more as an important element of our action in the future our values or our interests. first of all some asked whether we stress more the values or the interests and whether we define more as an important element of our action in the future our values or our interests. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_7 There is one element in our values that the strategy underlines, which is that, to make our action consistent, we have to be true to our values first of all in our internal policies, and in our own behaviour, and this is something that echoes also some of the elements that some of you there is one element in our values that the strategy underlines which is that to make our action consistent we have to be true to our values first of all in our internal policies and in our own behaviour and this is something that echoes also some of the elements that some of you None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 144, 5], ['CARDINAL', 9, 3]] [['ORDINAL', 141, 5], ['CARDINAL', 9, 3]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_9 Any global strategy starts at home and any external credibility is rooted in our internal strength. any global strategy starts at home and any external credibility is rooted in our internal strength. None fine-tune None None 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_13 Resilience of societies around us is indeed an investment in our own security, and when we mention resilience of societies in the strategy we do not mention the strength of institutions only, but we mention the resilience of societies as such, which includes the space for civil society, human rights defenders resilience of societies around us is indeed an investment in our own security and when we mention resilience of societies in the strategy we do not mention the strength of institutions only but we mention the resilience of societies as such which includes the space for civil society human rights defenders None fine-tune None None 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_31 The important thing is that this is done in a coordinated manner with a clear, transparent link to common decisions and with common approaches and reporting back to the common instances. the important thing is that this is done in a coordinated manner with a clear transparent link to common decisions and with common approaches and reporting back to the common instances. None fine-tune None None 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_41 There is no single field in our external action where one Member State alone, whether it is the biggest, the strongest, the richest, the smallest, is more effective alone than all together. there is no single field in our external action where one member state alone whether it is the biggest the strongest the richest the smallest is more effective alone than all together. None fine-tune None None 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_37 The basic need we have now is to guarantee that the European citizens are guaranteed their right to security, and this requires the European Union to act as a European Union, united. the basic need we have now is to guarantee that the european citizens are guaranteed their right to security and this requires the european union to act as a european union united. None fine-tune [['GPE', 159, 14], ['GPE', 132, 14], ['NORP', 52, 8]] [['GPE', 158, 14], ['GPE', 131, 14], ['NORP', 52, 8]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_47 What we sometimes do not do is recognise this strength inside our Union, but we have to come out of this sort of depression we have entered and make use of our strength, because you can be strong, but if you know you are strong you do not use your strength and it is useless. what we sometimes do not do is recognise this strength inside our union but we have to come out of this sort of depression we have entered and make use of our strength because you can be strong but if you know you are strong you do not use your strength and it is useless. None fine-tune [['GPE', 66, 5]] [['GPE', 66, 5]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_24 We always say there is no security without development, but there is no development without security. we always say there is no security without development but there is no development without security. None fine-tune None None 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_39 You have to listen to those who say the European way is not the way'. you have to listen to those who say the european way is not the way'. None fine-tune [['NORP', 40, 8]] [['NORP', 40, 8]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_49 I think this is the basic thing we have to do now. i think this is the basic thing we have to do now. None fine-tune None None 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_22 This does not mean that again we are diverting resources from one chapter to the other. this does not mean that again we are diverting resources from one chapter to the other. None fine-tune None None 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_52 Things change in a way that was unforeseeable just a few months or years ago. things change in a way that was unforeseeable just a few months or years ago. None fine-tune [['DATE', 51, 25]] [['DATE', 51, 25]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_20 On the contrary, this is a response to what, especially our African friends, not only governments and institutions, but also civil society, are telling us, that if in a territory, be it in the Sahel, be it in Nigeria, be it in the Horn of Africa, if you have a lack of basic security conditions for the populations, you can do all the development you want on the contrary this is a response to what especially our african friends not only governments and institutions but also civil society are telling us that if in a territory be it in the sahel be it in nigeria be it in the horn of africa if you have a lack of basic security conditions for the populations you can do all the development you want None fine-tune [['LOC', 231, 14], ['GPE', 209, 7], ['LOC', 193, 5], ['NORP', 60, 7]] [['LOC', 222, 14], ['GPE', 201, 7], ['LOC', 186, 5], ['NORP', 58, 7]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_19 Yesterday the College as you might know adopted the package on capacity building on Security and Development, and let me tell you very clearly this is not at all a diversion of our development tools into a security or military approach. yesterday the college as you might know adopted the package on capacity building on security and development and let me tell you very clearly this is not at all a diversion of our development tools into a security or military approach. None fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 9]] [['DATE', 0, 9]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_28 in the framework of the common institutions, but there might be occasions where we might want or we might need or we might want to encourage one or a group of Member States or why not? in the framework of the common institutions but there might be occasions where we might want or we might need or we might want to encourage one or a group of member states or why not? None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 141, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 140, 3]] 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_33 The important thing is that all of this is in a common framework and towards a common goal. the important thing is that all of this is in a common framework and towards a common goal. None fine-tune None None 20160706-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160706-16:51:20_45 And we have to wake up to reality. and we have to wake up to reality. None fine-tune None None 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:09:38_2 Citizens look to their elected representatives to ensure the planning for their protection is efficient and reliable and in place. citizens look to their elected representatives to ensure the planning for their protection is efficient and reliable and in place. 96955 fine-tune None None 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:09:38_4 We have been promised progress in setting up a network of competent national services in Member States. we have been promised progress in setting up a network of competent national services in member states. 96955 fine-tune None None 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:09:38_8 Its information assists mariners, aircraft and emergency planners from a range of real time sources around the world, but we need more than these sorts of facilities. its information assists mariners aircraft and emergency planners from a range of real time sources around the world but we need more than these sorts of facilities. 96955 fine-tune None None 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:09:38_6 2009. National authorities should now be requested to put core equipment on standby, available for rapid European assistance when needed. two thousand and nine national authorities should now be requested to put core equipment on standby available for rapid european assistance when needed. 96955 fine-tune [['NORP', 105, 8], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['NORP', 120, 8], ['DATE', 0, 21]] 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:09:38_10 We need to know where the emergency food supplies, the tents and the blankets are. we need to know where the emergency food supplies the tents and the blankets are. 96955 fine-tune None None 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:09:38_12 The Commission must come forward with these plans now. the commission must come forward with these plans now. 96955 fine-tune None None 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:09:38_11 We need to know where the facilities are that will save the lives of citizens of our Union when they need them. we need to know where the facilities are that will save the lives of citizens of our union when they need them. 96955 fine-tune [['GPE', 85, 5]] [['GPE', 85, 5]] 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:09:38_1 Rainfall is more erratic and we have more droughts causing life threatening fires across our continent. Hardly a country has escaped a natural disaster in the last few years and this is not counting the man made catastrophes such as Chernobyl and, more recently, the toxic dam in Hungary. rainfall is more erratic and we have more droughts causing life threatening fires across our continent. hardly a country has escaped a natural disaster in the last few years and this is not counting the man made catastrophes such as chernobyl and more recently the toxic dam in hungary. 96955 fine-tune [['GPE', 280, 7], ['EVENT', 233, 9], ['DATE', 155, 18]] [['GPE', 278, 7], ['EVENT', 233, 9], ['DATE', 155, 18]] 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:09:38_9 We need to know where the trained emergency service teams are. we need to know where the trained emergency service teams are. 96955 fine-tune None None 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:09:38_3 We have had many promises and reports from the Commission, yet little concrete action has been forthcoming. we have had many promises and reports from the commission yet little concrete action has been forthcoming. 96955 fine-tune None None 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:09:38_5 A map of assets, that is readily available and ready to use when disaster strikes, was promised in a map of assets that is readily available and ready to use when disaster strikes was promised in. 96955 fine-tune None None 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:01:38_4 At the same time, ensuring cost effective and increased investment in disaster prevention is a challenge. We are now assessing the effectiveness of existing EU financing instruments. We are also developing a catalogue of prevention measures that would be considered by Member States for EU funding. Our objective is to increase the impact of EU funding and to accelerate the implementation of Regional Fund support. at the same time ensuring cost effective and increased investment in disaster prevention is a challenge. we are now assessing the effectiveness of existing eu financing instruments. we are also developing a catalogue of prevention measures that would be considered by member states for eu funding. our objective is to increase the impact of eu funding and to accelerate the implementation of regional fund support. 101463 fine-tune [['GPE', 342, 2], ['GPE', 287, 2], ['GPE', 157, 2]] [['GPE', 341, 2], ['GPE', 286, 2], ['GPE', 156, 2]] 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:01:38_6 Actions are also under way to improve our knowledge of disasters. We have worked with the European Environment Agency on a report assessing the frequency of disasters in Europe and their impact on humans, the economies and ecosystems. actions are also under way to improve our knowledge of disasters. we have worked with the european environment agency on a report assessing the frequency of disasters in europe and their impact on humans the economies and ecosystems. 101463 fine-tune [['LOC', 170, 6], ['ORG', 90, 27]] [['LOC', 170, 6], ['ORG', 90, 27]] 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:01:38_1 The disasters of last year were a salutary reminder that the EU and its Member States need to step up work on disaster prevention. the disasters of last year were a salutary reminder that the eu and its member states need to step up work on disaster prevention. 101463 fine-tune [['GPE', 61, 2], ['DATE', 17, 9]] [['GPE', 61, 2], ['DATE', 17, 9]] 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:01:38_5 We are also looking at innovative financing instruments, such as insurance pooling to share risks. Effective investments in disaster prevention will help to save lives, limit damages and, ultimately, save money. we are also looking at innovative financing instruments such as insurance pooling to share risks. effective investments in disaster prevention will help to save lives limit damages and ultimately save money. 101463 fine-tune None None 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:01:38_3 We all know that investing in disaster prevention pays off. we all know that investing in disaster prevention pays off. 101463 fine-tune None None 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:01:38_10 The increased frequency and intensity of disasters in Europe should also provide further incentives for Member States to invest in preparedness and build up their capacity. the increased frequency and intensity of disasters in europe should also provide further incentives for member states to invest in preparedness and build up their capacity. 101463 fine-tune [['LOC', 54, 6]] [['LOC', 54, 6]] 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:26:22_0 Mr President, there is much talk about buzz words here today, but the key buzz word is the first word up on the board prevention. mr president there is much talk about buzz words here today but the key buzz word is the first word up on the board prevention. 96668 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 91, 5], ['DATE', 55, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 89, 5], ['DATE', 54, 5]] 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:26:22_1 As the old adage says, prevention is better than cure' and certainly we have to try and prevent natural disasters based on recent trends, to get out some kind of a forecast and to put preventive actions in place. as the old adage says prevention is better than cure' and certainly we have to try and prevent natural disasters based on recent trends to get out some kind of a forecast and to put preventive actions in place. 96668 fine-tune None None 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:26:22_4 Finally, I want to ask how many countries can actually say that they have complied with the Commission's recommendations, especially in relation to the Floods Directive? finally i want to ask how many countries can actually say that they have complied with the commission's recommendations especially in relation to the floods directive? 96668 fine-tune [['LAW', 152, 16]] [['LAW', 150, 16]] 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:26:22_5 I know it has not been applied properly in my country. i know it has not been applied properly in my country. 96668 fine-tune None None 20110310-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110310-10:26:22_6 Countries have to take responsibility just the same as the Commission. countries have to take responsibility just the same as the commission. 96668 fine-tune None None 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:47:00_7 The EFSI provides a first loss guarantee so that the EIB has been able to invest in more risky projects.' the efsi provides a first loss guarantee so that the eib has been able to invest in more risky projects. 124967 fine-tune [['ORG', 53, 3], ['ORDINAL', 20, 5]] [['ORG', 53, 3], ['ORDINAL', 20, 5]] 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:47:00_6 The European Investment Bank and European Commission admitted many times, and I quote The EFSI projects' portfolio risk profile will be higher than the average risk profile of the other EIB projects and assets. the european investment bank and european commission admitted many times and i quote the efsi projects' portfolio risk profile will be higher than the average risk profile of the other eib projects and assets. 124967 fine-tune [['ORG', 186, 3], ['ORG', 33, 19], ['ORG', 4, 24]] [['ORG', 185, 3], ['ORG', 33, 19], ['ORG', 4, 24]] 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:47:00_2 One should ask oneself why do we need such an investment fund at a time when interest rates are already extremely low and the market is flooded with cheap money? one should ask oneself why do we need such an investment fund at a time when interest rates are already extremely low and the market is flooded with cheap money? 124967 fine-tune None None 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:47:00_4 The European Fund for Strategic Investments is explicitly funding risky projects, projects that are not able to obtain funding through the financial markets at a time when money is easy. the european fund for strategic investments is explicitly funding risky projects projects that are not able to obtain funding through the financial markets at a time when money is easy. 124967 fine-tune None None 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:47:00_10 Besides funding projects in the field of energy, EFSI is often used to fund semi governmental infrastructure projects which are harmful to private business. besides funding projects in the field of energy efsi is often used to fund semi governmental infrastructure projects which are harmful to private business. 124967 fine-tune None None 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-12:04:27_4 If you look at the countries and regions which have benefited the most from EFSI you can see that local authorities, and also private banks and MEPs, have been actively promoting the opportunities which EFSI can offer. I can give you some examples of very active MEPs. if you look at the countries and regions which have benefited the most from efsi you can see that local authorities and also private banks and meps have been actively promoting the opportunities which efsi can offer. i can give you some examples of very active meps. None fine-tune None None 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:14:32_6 In other terms, according to the European Investment Bank, EFSI investments made up to now will increase European GDP by in other terms according to the european investment bank efsi investments made up to now will increase european gdp by. None fine-tune [['NORP', 105, 8], ['ORG', 33, 24]] [['NORP', 103, 8], ['ORG', 32, 24]] 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:14:32_23 of them. First, there is a more precise definition of additionally', and, second, investment decisions will be better explained and the scoreboard on which they are based will be published. This is a measure of transparency and also of increased accountability. of them. first there is a more precise definition of additionally' and second investment decisions will be better explained and the scoreboard on which they are based will be published. this is a measure of transparency and also of increased accountability. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 74, 6], ['ORDINAL', 9, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 71, 6], ['ORDINAL', 9, 5]] 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:14:32_14 In Finland, EFSI supports the first ever social impact points scheme in Europe. The scheme will support the integration of up to 3 migrants and refugees in the Finnish labour market through training and job matching assistance. in finland efsi supports the first ever social impact points scheme in europe. the scheme will support the integration of up to three seven hundred migrants and refugees in the finnish labour market through training and job matching assistance. None fine-tune [['NORP', 160, 7], ['CARDINAL', 129, 1], ['LOC', 72, 6], ['ORDINAL', 30, 5], ['GPE', 3, 7]] [['NORP', 177, 7], ['CARDINAL', 134, 13], ['CARDINAL', 128, 5], ['LOC', 71, 6], ['ORDINAL', 29, 5], ['GPE', 3, 7]] 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:14:32_34 so far. Before I conclude, I would like to highlight that much still remains to so far. before i conclude i would like to highlight that much still remains to None fine-tune None None 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:14:32_4 In other terms, it will create new jobs and new financing opportunities for infrastructure, investments and SMEs. in other terms it will create new jobs and new financing opportunities for infrastructure investments and smes. None fine-tune None None 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:14:32_26 EFSI 2.0 will better focus on EU political priorities, such as climate change and environmental efsi. two zero will better focus on eu political priorities such as climate change and environmental None fine-tune [['GPE', 30, 2]] [['GPE', 33, 2]] 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:14:32_11 Let me give you some concrete examples of EFSI projects. let me give you some concrete examples of efsi projects. None fine-tune None None 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:14:32_13 In Greece, the EIB is lending to a telecoms operator to roll out high speed broadband, bringing better internet access to rural and remote areas of the country. in greece the eib is lending to a telecoms operator to roll out high speed broadband bringing better internet access to rural and remote areas of the country. None fine-tune [['ORG', 15, 3], ['GPE', 3, 6]] [['ORG', 14, 3], ['GPE', 3, 6]] 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:14:32_31 Thanks to Parliament's efforts, the scoreboard of indicators will be made public after the signature of each project and the investment committee will substantiate its decision on the granting of EU thanks to parliament's efforts the scoreboard of indicators will be made public after the signature of each project and the investment committee will substantiate its decision on the granting of eu None fine-tune [['GPE', 196, 2], ['ORG', 10, 10]] [['GPE', 195, 2], ['ORG', 10, 10]] 20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:14:32_22 Let me outline some let me outline some None fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:43:47_16 Based on feedback received and numerous expressions of interest, such support is clearly deemed useful, even necessary. based on feedback received and numerous expressions of interest such support is clearly deemed useful even necessary. None fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:43:47_29 Transparency is crucial to all transparency is crucial to all None fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:43:47_4 This means less poverty and less social exclusion. this means less poverty and less social exclusion. None fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:43:47_25 Their support is a key success their support is a key success None fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:43:47_13 We have been able to assist governments with their public finance management, implementation of administrative, judiciary and health care reforms, development of capital markets and access to finance. we have been able to assist governments with their public finance management implementation of administrative judiciary and health care reforms development of capital markets and access to finance. None fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:43:47_24 We support the involvement of the social partners and civil society in the preparation and implementation of reforms. we support the involvement of the social partners and civil society in the preparation and implementation of reforms. None fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:36:53_13 We should not forget that some of the technical assistance will go towards important areas and important policies, such as education and training. we should not forget that some of the technical assistance will go towards important areas and important policies such as education and training. 96918 fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:36:53_7 That is why structural funds are so important when we talk about structural reforms structural funds are an investment in all the things I have just mentioned. that is why structural funds are so important when we talk about structural reforms structural funds are an investment in all the things i have just mentioned. 96918 fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:36:53_15 Therefore, my group believes it is important that the new reform programmes align with cohesion policy aims, because we are using cohesion policy funds. therefore my group believes it is important that the new reform programmes align with cohesion policy aims because we are using cohesion policy funds. 96918 fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:36:53_22 There will be less money for all programmes, including structural funds. So those of us who want to protect structural funds have to make this point now. there will be less money for all programmes including structural funds. so those of us who want to protect structural funds have to make this point now. 96918 fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:36:53_26 The SD Group believes that structural funds have always been one of the most important policies of the European Union, and should be in the future. the sd group believes that structural funds have always been one of the most important policies of the european union and should be in the future. 96918 fine-tune [['GPE', 103, 14], ['CARDINAL', 61, 3], ['ORG', 4, 8]] [['GPE', 103, 14], ['CARDINAL', 61, 3], ['ORG', 4, 8]] 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:36:53_20 If we want new programmes and new initiatives, then we have to find other ways of funding them. if we want new programmes and new initiatives then we have to find other ways of funding them. 96918 fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:36:53_5 It should be about changing an economy to promote jobs and growth, to promote research and development, and to promote education and training. it should be about changing an economy to promote jobs and growth to promote research and development and to promote education and training. 96918 fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:36:53_11 Today, we are talking about using technical assistance to support structural reforms in Member States. This will be on a voluntary basis. today we are talking about using technical assistance to support structural reforms in member states. this will be on a voluntary basis. 96918 fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 5]] [['DATE', 0, 5]] 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:36:53_17 We also think it is important that Parliament receive the support plans and monitoring reports so that we, as a democratic body, can look at the progress which is being made. we also think it is important that parliament receive the support plans and monitoring reports so that we as a democratic body can look at the progress which is being made. 96918 fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:36:53_4 Structural reforms should be about positive things and about changing an economy in a positive way. structural reforms should be about positive things and about changing an economy in a positive way. 96918 fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:36:53_10 These are the type of things we can use structural funds for in order to improve growth across the European Union. these are the type of things we can use structural funds for in order to improve growth across the european union. 96918 fine-tune [['GPE', 99, 14]] [['GPE', 99, 14]] 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:36:53_2 I want to start my contribution by making a general point about structural reforms. i want to start my contribution by making a general point about structural reforms. 96918 fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:36:53_16 We also believe it is important that local and regional governments are involved in the reform process so that their needs are met Mr van Nistelrooij mentioned this in his contribution as well. we also believe it is important that local and regional governments are involved in the reform process so that their needs are met mr van nistelrooij mentioned this in his contribution as well. 96918 fine-tune [['PERSON', 134, 15]] [['PERSON', 134, 15]] 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:36:53_18 We also believe that it is important, from a budget point of view, that this programme, which redirects structural funds, does not set a precedent for the future. we also believe that it is important from a budget point of view that this programme which redirects structural funds does not set a precedent for the future. 96918 fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-19:36:53_6 All these things are important. Those are the type of structural reforms that I think we should be supporting. all these things are important. those are the type of structural reforms that i think we should be supporting. 96918 fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-20:00:51_1 when in some Member States the Structural Funds have become almost the only source of public investment, the way in which this money will be spent becomes absolutely crucial. when in some member states the structural funds have become almost the only source of public investment the way in which this money will be spent becomes absolutely crucial. 103381 fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-20:00:51_2 Yes, this proposal could have been shaped as a powerful instrument to say to these Member States you go through difficult times and we will support you. Unfortunately, this chance has been missed. yes this proposal could have been shaped as a powerful instrument to say to these member states you go through difficult times and we will support you. unfortunately this chance has been missed. 103381 fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-20:00:51_3 For my Group, this proposal is far too unspecific in the aims it should reach for Member States, and could thus become a tool to impose unwanted structural reforms in the Member States rather than supporting Member States in difficult situations. for my group this proposal is far too unspecific in the aims it should reach for member states and could thus become a tool to impose unwanted structural reforms in the member states rather than supporting member states in difficult situations. 103381 fine-tune None None 20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-20:19:02_2 the Commission will analyse those requests, ensuring equal treatment the commission will analyse those requests ensuring equal treatment; None fine-tune None None 20151007-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151007-16:35:17_4 how right he was and how that power has shifted. when kohl and mitterrand came here representing their countries twenty five years ago it was a partnership of equals. but no longer. france is now severely diminished trapped inside a currency from which frankly it cannot recover and the french voice in this relationship and in europe is little more now frankly than a pipsqueak. 4525 fine-tune [] [['LOC', 328, 6], ['NORP', 287, 6], ['GPE', 182, 6], ['DATE', 113, 21], ['PERSON', 63, 10], ['PERSON', 54, 4]] 20151007-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151007-16:35:17_15 Well, there is, I think, a bright star on the horizon. well there is i think a bright star on the horizon. 4525 fine-tune None None 20151007-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151007-16:35:17_17 I hope and pray that Britain voting to leave the European Union will be the beginning of the end of a project which, however noble its original intentions, has gone rotten. i hope and pray that britain voting to leave the european union will be the beginning of the end of a project which however noble its original intentions has gone rotten. 4525 fine-tune [['GPE', 49, 14], ['GPE', 21, 7]] [['GPE', 49, 14], ['GPE', 21, 7]] 20151007-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151007-16:35:17_16 It is called the British referendum and, given that none of you want to concede Britain the ability to take back control of our own borders, a Brexit now looks more likely than at any point in modern time. it is called the british referendum and given that none of you want to concede britain the ability to take back control of our own borders a brexit now looks more likely than at any point in modern time. 4525 fine-tune [['EVENT', 143, 6], ['GPE', 80, 7], ['NORP', 17, 7]] [['EVENT', 141, 6], ['GPE', 79, 7], ['NORP', 17, 7]] 20151007-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151007-16:35:17_9 And when we have a general election that says a country like Greece wants to change direction, well I am sorry, but that now must be brushed aside because the Germans do not want it. and when we have a general election that says a country like greece wants to change direction well i am sorry but that now must be brushed aside because the germans do not want it. 4525 fine-tune [['NORP', 159, 7], ['GPE', 61, 6]] [['NORP', 157, 7], ['GPE', 61, 6]] 20151007-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151007-16:35:17_10 In what must count as perhaps the worst piece of public policy seen in modern Europe for half a century, when you compounded the already failing and flawed EU common asylum policy by saying to the whole world please come to Europe' and we saw, frankly, virtually a stampede, and we learn that 80 of those that are coming are not Syrian refugees in fact what you have done is to open the door to young, male, economic migrants, many of whom, I have to say, behave in a rather aggressive manner, quite the opposite to what you would ever expect to see from any refugee. in what must count as perhaps the worst piece of public policy seen in modern europe for half a century when you compounded the already failing and flawed eu common asylum policy by saying to the whole world please come to europe' and we saw frankly virtually a stampede and we learn that eighty of those that are coming are not syrian refugees in fact what you have done is to open the door to young male economic migrants many of whom i have to say behave in a rather aggressive manner quite the opposite to what you would ever expect to see from any refugee. 4525 fine-tune [['NORP', 329, 6], ['CARDINAL', 293, 2], ['LOC', 224, 6], ['GPE', 156, 2], ['DATE', 85, 18], ['LOC', 78, 6]] [['NORP', 329, 6], ['CARDINAL', 289, 6], ['LOC', 223, 6], ['GPE', 155, 2], ['DATE', 85, 18], ['LOC', 78, 6]] 20151007-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151007-16:35:17_14 You said Europe is not working so we must have more Europe more of the same failing. you said europe is not working so we must have more europe more of the same failing. 4525 fine-tune [['LOC', 52, 6], ['LOC', 9, 6]] [['LOC', 52, 6], ['LOC', 9, 6]] 20151007-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151007-16:35:17_5 It is an irony, is it not, that a project that was designed to contain German power has now given us a totally German dominated Europe. it is an irony is it not that a project that was designed to contain german power has now given us a totally german dominated europe. 4525 fine-tune [['LOC', 128, 6], ['NORP', 111, 6], ['NORP', 71, 6]] [['LOC', 126, 6], ['NORP', 109, 6], ['NORP', 69, 6]] 20151007-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151007-16:10:39_23 day. So, it was your decision to suspend the Schengen rules and to open the German border, and it was your decision to close the border day. so it was your decision to suspend the schengen rules and to open the german border and it was your decision to close the border 96796 fine-tune [['NORP', 76, 6], ['LAW', 45, 8]] [['NORP', 75, 6], ['LAW', 44, 8]] 20151007-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151007-16:10:39_12 Turning to the issue of migration and refugees again a similar turning to the issue of migration and refugees again a similar 96796 fine-tune None None 20151007-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151007-16:10:39_30 This has lasted long enough and it cannot go on forever. this has lasted long enough and it cannot go on forever. 96796 fine-tune None None 20151007-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151007-16:10:39_19 We cannot really talk to one another using that kind of language. we cannot really talk to one another using that kind of language. 96796 fine-tune None None 20151007-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151007-16:10:39_28 will. I urge you to be more responsive to reality. will. i urge you to be more responsive to reality. 96796 fine-tune None None 20151007-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20151007-16:10:39_17 with? This is not the language of dialogue. with? this is not the language of dialogue. 96796 fine-tune None None 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:27:35_13 however, it recalls that Article 290 is to be interpreted as meaning that the Commission is autonomous in the preparation and adoption of delegated acts. however it recalls that article two hundred and ninety is to be interpreted as meaning that the commission is autonomous in the preparation and adoption of delegated acts. None fine-tune [['LAW', 25, 11]] [['LAW', 24, 30]] 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:27:35_15 Accordingly, reference to consultation of experts should be contained in a recital, not in the enacting terms. accordingly reference to consultation of experts should be contained in a recital not in the enacting terms. None fine-tune None None 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:27:35_0 Mr President, I think that we are all aware of the threat posed to public safety by terrorists. mr president i think that we are all aware of the threat posed to public safety by terrorists. None fine-tune None None 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:27:35_4 The Commission proposed this regulation two years ago. the commission proposed this regulation two years ago. None fine-tune [['DATE', 40, 13]] [['DATE', 40, 13]] 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:27:35_11 However, there is one institutional point of continued disagreement relating to the preparation of delegated acts, and on this point I would like to make the following declaration on behalf of the Commission. however there is one institutional point of continued disagreement relating to the preparation of delegated acts and on this point i would like to make the following declaration on behalf of the commission. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 18, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 17, 3]] 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:27:35_17 The Commission is ready to do its part, notably by issuing guidelines on implementation before the new rules are applied, which means 18 months after the regulation enters into force. the commission is ready to do its part notably by issuing guidelines on implementation before the new rules are applied which means eighteen months after the regulation enters into force. None fine-tune [['DATE', 134, 9]] [['DATE', 132, 15]] 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:27:35_3 Today we are dealing with one aspect how to make it more difficult for violent extremists to obtain the ingredients for home made explosives. today we are dealing with one aspect how to make it more difficult for violent extremists to obtain the ingredients for home made explosives. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 26, 3], ['DATE', 0, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 26, 3], ['DATE', 0, 5]] 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:27:35_16 The Commission regrets that this principle was not respected and underlines that the present case cannot constitute a precedent. I hope, however, that tomorrow there will be a positive vote, so that the Council can formally adopt the legislation before the end of the year. the commission regrets that this principle was not respected and underlines that the present case cannot constitute a precedent. i hope however that tomorrow there will be a positive vote so that the council can formally adopt the legislation before the end of the year. None fine-tune [['DATE', 246, 26], ['ORG', 203, 7], ['DATE', 151, 8]] [['DATE', 243, 26], ['ORG', 200, 7], ['DATE', 149, 8]] 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:27:35_12 the commission takes note of the agreement reached by co legislators on article ninety one as well as the unanimity in council; None fine-tune [] [['ORG', 119, 7], ['LAW', 72, 18]] 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:27:35_7 By acting at EU level, we can guarantee a harmonised approach and create a level playing field for retailers and for the public. by acting at eu level we can guarantee a harmonised approach and create a level playing field for retailers and for the public. None fine-tune [['GPE', 13, 2]] [['GPE', 13, 2]] 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:27:35_14 The Common Understanding agreed between the three institutions is a reflection of that interpretation. the common understanding agreed between the three institutions is a reflection of that interpretation. None fine-tune None None 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:27:35_1 I do not need to recall the loss of life caused by indiscriminate attacks in recent years. i do not need to recall the loss of life caused by indiscriminate attacks in recent years. None fine-tune None None 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:30:50_11 I think we have struck the right balance between safety and security, which was our primary concern, without adding red tape for companies, for farmers, or for hotels with swimming pools which need to be cleaned with chemicals. i think we have struck the right balance between safety and security which was our primary concern without adding red tape for companies for farmers or for hotels with swimming pools which need to be cleaned with chemicals. 96674 fine-tune None None 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:30:50_8 transactions are reported, and it is up to Member States to define what kind of penalties will exist. transactions are reported and it is up to member states to define what kind of penalties will exist. 96674 fine-tune None None 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:43:07_0 Mr President, this is an unusual example of the EU recognising a real problem which does need to be addressed internationally, though not necessarily by the EU. mr president this is an unusual example of the eu recognising a real problem which does need to be addressed internationally though not necessarily by the eu. 96749 fine-tune [['GPE', 157, 2], ['GPE', 48, 2]] [['GPE', 155, 2], ['GPE', 47, 2]] 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:43:07_1 The problem with passing a law which prohibits people from purchasing something is that, the longer the process takes, the greater the chance of the purchasers in this case would be terrorists stockpiling the items in advance of the ban. the problem with passing a law which prohibits people from purchasing something is that the longer the process takes the greater the chance of the purchasers in this case would be terrorists stockpiling the items in advance of the ban. 96749 fine-tune None None 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:43:07_3 I think it would have been preferable, initially, to agree internationally to enlist the support of the industry in adopting a voluntary code of practice, and then to encourage all countries, including Member States, to pass legislation without delay. i think it would have been preferable initially to agree internationally to enlist the support of the industry in adopting a voluntary code of practice and then to encourage all countries including member states to pass legislation without delay. 96749 fine-tune None None 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:44:24_0 Mr President, this report seeks to generate a regulation to restrict members of the public from purchasing, and to require notification concerning sales of, a large number of substances which are commonly used for legitimate purposes. mr president this report seeks to generate a regulation to restrict members of the public from purchasing and to require notification concerning sales of a large number of substances which are commonly used for legitimate purposes. 28497 fine-tune None None 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:44:24_2 The UK does not need the EU to tell it how to manage the availability of such substances. the uk does not need the eu to tell it how to manage the availability of such substances. 28497 fine-tune [['GPE', 25, 2], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 25, 2], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:44:24_3 This is a regulation which seeks to extend the power and dominion of the EU using the prevention of terrorism as a pretext. this is a regulation which seeks to extend the power and dominion of the eu using the prevention of terrorism as a pretext. 28497 fine-tune [['GPE', 73, 2]] [['GPE', 73, 2]] 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:45:20_2 It will disrupt their plans to harm our societies. This regulation represents a clear improvement in public security and will also simplify matters for suppliers by establishing a harmonised set of rules across Europe. it will disrupt their plans to harm our societies. this regulation represents a clear improvement in public security and will also simplify matters for suppliers by establishing a harmonised set of rules across europe. None fine-tune [['LOC', 211, 6]] [['LOC', 211, 6]] 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:45:20_3 The Commission will continue to work in other areas, too, to help reduce the threat from terrorism. the commission will continue to work in other areas too to help reduce the threat from terrorism. None fine-tune None None 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:45:20_4 I will give you one example to explain what I mean, and that is the work of the Radicalisation Awareness Network, which exchanges best practices between those who work on the ground with people at risk of being drawn into violent extremism. i will give you one example to explain what i mean and that is the work of the radicalisation awareness network which exchanges best practices between those who work on the ground with people at risk of being drawn into violent extremism. None fine-tune [['ORG', 80, 32], ['CARDINAL', 16, 3]] [['ORG', 79, 32], ['CARDINAL', 16, 3]] 20121119-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20121119-18:45:20_6 There are many others which show that we should take these matters very seriously and tackle them from different angles. there are many others which show that we should take these matters very seriously and tackle them from different angles. None fine-tune None None 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:39:32_19 I have to say that this is a very important EU innovation. i have to say that this is a very important eu innovation. None fine-tune [['GPE', 44, 2]] [['GPE', 44, 2]] 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:39:32_5 There are indeed new provisions in the regulation to make sure that interdependencies between social and safety aspects are adequately addressed by EASA. there are indeed new provisions in the regulation to make sure that interdependencies between social and safety aspects are adequately addressed by easa. None fine-tune [['ORG', 148, 4]] [['ORG', 148, 4]] 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:39:32_9 This mechanism enhances the cooperative nature of the oversight system in Europe. this mechanism enhances the cooperative nature of the oversight system in europe. None fine-tune [['LOC', 74, 6]] [['LOC', 74, 6]] 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:39:32_1 I have taken good note of your comments. i have taken good note of your comments. None fine-tune None None 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:39:32_7 In the second part of the year, we intend to issue reports on social issues in the aviation sector. in the second part of the year we intend to issue reports on social issues in the aviation sector. None fine-tune [['DATE', 7, 23]] [['DATE', 7, 23]] 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:39:32_6 Let me also inform you that the Commission will continue to work on this during the year. let me also inform you that the commission will continue to work on this during the year. None fine-tune [['DATE', 73, 15]] [['DATE', 73, 15]] 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:39:32_8 On the question of oversight, let me say that the proposal includes a balanced and effective oversight support mechanism. on the question of oversight let me say that the proposal includes a balanced and effective oversight support mechanism. None fine-tune None None 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:39:32_2 I believe that we have a common understanding in considering this compromise as the right answer to the need to maintain a high level of civil aviation safety under the current challenges of growing traffic, while ensuring the competitiveness of European aviation. i believe that we have a common understanding in considering this compromise as the right answer to the need to maintain a high level of civil aviation safety under the current challenges of growing traffic while ensuring the competitiveness of european aviation. None fine-tune [['NORP', 246, 8]] [['NORP', 245, 8]] 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:39:32_4 First, on social conditions, this topic has not been forgotten during negotiations. first on social conditions this topic has not been forgotten during negotiations. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:39:32_18 The agency is already working on those issues, including in urban areas through the so—called urban aviation space or U Space' as we normally call it. the agency is already working on those issues including in urban areas through the socalled urban aviation space or u space' as we normally call it. None fine-tune None None 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:39:32_10 It is driven by a clear timeline and planning of the activities and reserves the possibility to take further measures to ensure safety if necessary. it is driven by a clear timeline and planning of the activities and reserves the possibility to take further measures to ensure safety if necessary. None fine-tune None None 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:03:15_14 In the future, EASA will play a role in aviation security, including cybersecurity, and contribute upon request with its expertise to the implementation of rules in this area. in the future easa will play a role in aviation security including cybersecurity and contribute upon request with its expertise to the implementation of rules in this area. None fine-tune [['ORG', 15, 4]] [['ORG', 14, 4]] 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:03:15_16 This new mechanism will represent an important instrument for a high and uniform aviation safety in Europe. Let me finally mention that the Commission has prepared a declaration concerning the Global Navigation Satellite System as previously announced during the negotiations. this new mechanism will represent an important instrument for a high and uniform aviation safety in europe. let me finally mention that the commission has prepared a declaration concerning the global navigation satellite system as previously announced during the negotiations. None fine-tune [['LOC', 100, 6]] [['LOC', 100, 6]] 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:03:15_10 This is in particular the case for the safe operation of drones, with new provisions regarding registration of drones and drones' operations. this is in particular the case for the safe operation of drones with new provisions regarding registration of drones and drones' operations. None fine-tune None None 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:03:15_7 In practical terms, we are changing the certification process to be more tuned in for innovation, which means shortening time to market and keeping our industry more competitive. This regulation closes the existing gap in the regulatory system and introduces effective, cooperative safety management processes. Importantly, it includes a system of pooling and sharing of resources between the Member States and EASA and establishes better governance for our aviation in practical terms we are changing the certification process to be more tuned in for innovation which means shortening time to market and keeping our industry more competitive. this regulation closes the existing gap in the regulatory system and introduces effective cooperative safety management processes. importantly it includes a system of pooling and sharing of resources between the member states and easa and establishes better governance for our aviation None fine-tune [['ORG', 411, 4]] [['ORG', 407, 4]] 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:03:15_9 Allow me to underline other key benefits of the new regulation. It takes into account new technologies and market developments to ensure that they are efficiently integrated into the aviation system as well as subject to effective and proportionate oversights. allow me to underline other key benefits of the new regulation. it takes into account new technologies and market developments to ensure that they are efficiently integrated into the aviation system as well as subject to effective and proportionate oversights. None fine-tune None None 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:03:15_3 This will contribute to our common strategic objective of achieving a deeper and fairer internal market while fostering innovation, with a strong positive impact on jobs and growth. this will contribute to our common strategic objective of achieving a deeper and fairer internal market while fostering innovation with a strong positive impact on jobs and growth. None fine-tune None None 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:03:15_5 This new regulation is also a centrepiece of the Commission's 2015 aviation strategy for Europe, ensuring safe, secure and environmentally friendly aviation for EU citizens. this new regulation is also a centrepiece of the commission's two thousand and fifteen aviation strategy for europe ensuring safe secure and environmentally friendly aviation for eu citizens. None fine-tune [['GPE', 161, 2], ['LOC', 89, 6], ['DATE', 62, 4]] [['GPE', 179, 2], ['LOC', 109, 6], ['DATE', 62, 24]] 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:03:15_4 A safe and competitive European aviation industry needs an effective and balanced legislation such as the one which you will vote on tomorrow. a safe and competitive european aviation industry needs an effective and balanced legislation such as the one which you will vote on tomorrow. None fine-tune [['NORP', 23, 8]] [['NORP', 23, 8]] 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:03:15_8 agency. agency. None fine-tune None None 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:03:15_6 It does so through a better use of resources, the enforcement of risk and performance based requirements, and by eliminating unnecessary administrative burdens. it does so through a better use of resources the enforcement of risk and performance based requirements and by eliminating unnecessary administrative burdens. None fine-tune None None 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:03:15_11 I wish to thank again Parliament, and particularly Mr Marinescu, for the strong support on this important topic. i wish to thank again parliament and particularly mr marinescu for the strong support on this important topic. None fine-tune [['PERSON', 54, 9], ['ORG', 22, 10]] [['PERSON', 53, 9], ['ORG', 22, 10]] 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:03:15_15 Another very important point for Parliament was the establishment of an oversight support mechanism. This objective has been achieved. another very important point for parliament was the establishment of an oversight support mechanism. this objective has been achieved. None fine-tune [['ORG', 33, 10]] [['ORG', 33, 10]] 20180611-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180611-18:03:15_13 This regulation also takes into account the interdependencies between aviation safety and aviation security. this regulation also takes into account the interdependencies between aviation safety and aviation security. None fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:16:58_7 You can compromise on a lot of things, but transparency is fundamental. you can compromise on a lot of things but transparency is fundamental. 124870 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:16:58_4 Why would you protect multinational corporations and not protect the small and medium—sized enterprises? why would you protect multinational corporations and not protect the small and mediumsized enterprises? 124870 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:16:58_8 Then we can discuss tax levels and so on. then we can discuss tax levels and so on. 124870 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:23:37_4 We need to demand that companies report the full breakdown of their figures in each country not only in EU states and countries on a future EU tax blacklist, which we know will be a very limited list. we need to demand that companies report the full breakdown of their figures in each country not only in eu states and countries on a future eu tax blacklist which we know will be a very limited list. 124986 fine-tune [['GPE', 140, 2], ['GPE', 104, 2]] [['GPE', 140, 2], ['GPE', 104, 2]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:23:37_0 Madam President, public country—by—country reporting is the single most important action that we can take to lift the veil on profit shifting by multinationals which results, as we know, in EUR 500 billion in tax being lost each year. madam president public countrybycountry reporting is the single most important action that we can take to lift the veil on profit shifting by multinationals which results as we know in eur five hundred billion in tax being lost each year. 124986 fine-tune [['MONEY', 190, 15]] [['MONEY', 185, 24]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:23:37_8 The only people with anything to fear from tax transparency are tax cheats and their cheerleaders, so why the question needs to be asked are you helping them? the only people with anything to fear from tax transparency are tax cheats and their cheerleaders so why the question needs to be asked are you helping them? 124986 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:23:37_7 And make no mistake, its purpose is to continue to allow profit shifting to tax havens to go unhindered. and make no mistake its purpose is to continue to allow profit shifting to tax havens to go unhindered. 124986 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:23:37_3 it should apply to those making more than EUR 40 million. it should apply to those making more than eur forty million. 124986 fine-tune [['MONEY', 42, 14]] [['MONEY', 42, 17]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:23:37_5 It is appalling, I have to say, that conservative groups in this House have introduced a so—called safeguard clause' on this global breakdown. it is appalling i have to say that conservative groups in this house have introduced a socalled safeguard clause' on this global breakdown. 124986 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:14:48_6 It is good that this information is to be publicly disclosed, but it needs to be done in a sensible way. it is good that this information is to be publicly disclosed but it needs to be done in a sensible way. 118658 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:14:48_8 This is a globalised economy that does not play by the same rules. this is a globalised economy that does not play by the same rules. 118658 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:14:48_11 There is much agreement across this Parliament on the measures to be taken. there is much agreement across this parliament on the measures to be taken. 118658 fine-tune [['ORG', 36, 10]] [['ORG', 36, 10]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:14:48_1 In Ireland's case the total take from corporation tax has doubled in the past three years, now representing 15 of the total tax take, as against the OECD average of in ireland's case the total take from corporation tax has doubled in the past three years now representing fifteen of the total tax take as against the oecd average of. 118658 fine-tune [['ORG', 149, 4], ['CARDINAL', 108, 2], ['DATE', 69, 20], ['GPE', 3, 7]] [['ORG', 152, 4], ['CARDINAL', 107, 7], ['DATE', 69, 20], ['GPE', 3, 7]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:14:48_7 We must not give other regions of the world an advantage over the European Union. we must not give other regions of the world an advantage over the european union. 118658 fine-tune [['GPE', 66, 14]] [['GPE', 66, 14]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-10:39:39_8 Accepting these proposals would establish an uneven playing field, with EU companies subject to more demanding requirements for public disclosure than their competitors from third countries. accepting these proposals would establish an uneven playing field with eu companies subject to more demanding requirements for public disclosure than their competitors from third countries. 28394 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 174, 5], ['GPE', 72, 2]] [['ORDINAL', 173, 5], ['GPE', 71, 2]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-10:39:39_4 With those considerations in mind, we have worked hard to find a compromise that would be supported by all major political groups in Parliament. with those considerations in mind we have worked hard to find a compromise that would be supported by all major political groups in parliament. 28394 fine-tune [['ORG', 133, 10]] [['ORG', 132, 10]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-10:39:39_2 The PPE Group has supported the Commission's proposal from the very beginning. the ppe group has supported the commission's proposal from the very beginning. 28394 fine-tune [['ORG', 4, 9]] [['ORG', 4, 9]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-10:39:39_5 We have made important concessions. we have made important concessions. 28394 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-10:39:39_9 We do not want to discriminate against EU companies and that is why we oppose some of the rapporteur's amendments that simply put EU companies at a competitive disadvantage vis—à—vis their third country competitors, and which would also make the business climate in the European Union less friendly for investors. Our objective is to strike a balance between the legitimate demand for more transparency, on the one hand, and the need to protect EU companies in order to guarantee more jobs and growth in Europe. we do not want to discriminate against eu companies and that is why we oppose some of the rapporteur's amendments that simply put eu companies at a competitive disadvantage visvis their third country competitors and which would also make the business climate in the european union less friendly for investors. our objective is to strike a balance between the legitimate demand for more transparency on the one hand and the need to protect eu companies in order to guarantee more jobs and growth in europe. 28394 fine-tune [['LOC', 504, 6], ['GPE', 445, 2], ['GPE', 270, 14], ['ORDINAL', 189, 5], ['GPE', 130, 2], ['GPE', 39, 2]] [['LOC', 498, 6], ['GPE', 439, 2], ['GPE', 266, 14], ['ORDINAL', 186, 5], ['GPE', 130, 2], ['GPE', 39, 2]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-10:39:39_7 The left side of this House insisted on much more radical proposals that would go far beyond the Commission's draft and would undermine the OECD BEPS Agreement. the left side of this house insisted on much more radical proposals that would go far beyond the commission's draft and would undermine the oecd beps agreement. 28394 fine-tune [['LAW', 145, 14], ['ORG', 140, 4]] [['LAW', 145, 14], ['ORG', 140, 4]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-10:39:39_1 and to put multinationals under pressure from public opinion, to make sure that large companies pay their fair share of taxes in countries where they create value. This is yet another piece of European legislation aimed at eliminating the harmful practices of tax avoidance and tax evasion in Europe. and to put multinationals under pressure from public opinion to make sure that large companies pay their fair share of taxes in countries where they create value. this is yet another piece of european legislation aimed at eliminating the harmful practices of tax avoidance and tax evasion in europe. 28394 fine-tune [['LOC', 293, 6], ['NORP', 193, 8]] [['LOC', 292, 6], ['NORP', 192, 8]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-10:35:39_7 The Commission also paid attention to complement, but not undermine, the existing system of exchange of a country by country reporting by tax authorities. the commission also paid attention to complement but not undermine the existing system of exchange of a country by country reporting by tax authorities. None fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-10:35:39_5 First, a growing public distrust in the fairness of the tax system, and second, the accountability of multinational companies towards our citizens. first a growing public distrust in the fairness of the tax system and second the accountability of multinational companies towards our citizens. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 72, 6], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 70, 6], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-10:42:08_0 Mr Rosati, do you not feel ashamed to invoke competitive disadvantage for multinationals when our citizens are demanding fairness in taxation, and when we see that there has not been any fairness and, indeed, that multinationals have been abusing our mr rosati do you not feel ashamed to invoke competitive disadvantage for multinationals when our citizens are demanding fairness in taxation and when we see that there has not been any fairness and indeed that multinationals have been abusing our 28306 fine-tune [['PERSON', 3, 6]] [['PERSON', 3, 6]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-10:42:40_0 Frankly, I don't understand your point. frankly i don't understand your point. 28394 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-10:42:40_1 I think the whole thing here is about public disclosure of tax information, not about avoiding taxes or tax avoidance. i think the whole thing here is about public disclosure of tax information not about avoiding taxes or tax avoidance. 28394 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-10:42:40_2 This tax avoidance is a task of tax authorities, and we have to have trust in the national tax authorities that they do their job properly. this tax avoidance is a task of tax authorities and we have to have trust in the national tax authorities that they do their job properly. 28394 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-10:42:40_6 The other thing is that we have to take into account the uneven playing field. the other thing is that we have to take into account the uneven playing field. 28394 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-10:42:40_7 If you put this requirement on EU companies and other companies, American, Canadians, Japanese don't have the same obligation that would be harmful for our businesses. if you put this requirement on eu companies and other companies american canadians japanese don't have the same obligation that would be harmful for our businesses. 28394 fine-tune [['NORP', 86, 8], ['NORP', 75, 9], ['NORP', 65, 8], ['GPE', 31, 2]] [['NORP', 83, 8], ['NORP', 73, 9], ['NORP', 64, 8], ['GPE', 31, 2]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:11:14_1 But it raises more questions than it answers. but it raises more questions than it answers. 124967 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:11:14_2 What, for example, does it tell us about the Commission's future intentions? what for example does it tell us about the commission's future intentions? 124967 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:11:14_3 We know the Commission wants big companies to supply it with information on their EU and non EU operations for publication in an EU register. we know the commission wants big companies to supply it with information on their eu and non eu operations for publication in an eu register. 124967 fine-tune [['GPE', 129, 2], ['GPE', 93, 2], ['GPE', 82, 2]] [['GPE', 129, 2], ['GPE', 93, 2], ['GPE', 82, 2]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:11:14_4 The list is modest in length, although no doubt it will cost companies a great deal of time and money to prepare the figures and also to have them audited, as the proposal requires. the list is modest in length although no doubt it will cost companies a great deal of time and money to prepare the figures and also to have them audited as the proposal requires. 124967 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:11:14_6 When the Commission asks companies not just about tax they pay in different Member States, but also to disclose the nature of activities in third countries the number of employees in each location, the related net turnover and accumulated earnings we can deduce that the EU aims to not only harmonise when the commission asks companies not just about tax they pay in different member states but also to disclose the nature of activities in third countries the number of employees in each location the related net turnover and accumulated earnings we can deduce that the eu aims to not only harmonise 124967 fine-tune [['GPE', 271, 2], ['ORDINAL', 140, 5]] [['GPE', 269, 2], ['ORDINAL', 139, 5]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:11:14_7 corporation taxes, but also to introduce taxes based on wealth, capital and turnover, rather than profits, and to challenge existing tax residency and transfer pricing rules. corporation taxes but also to introduce taxes based on wealth capital and turnover rather than profits and to challenge existing tax residency and transfer pricing rules. 124967 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:11:14_8 When multinational corporations realise this, some of them will ask themselves why they should bother investing time, effort, and capital in the EU rather than somewhere else. when multinational corporations realise this some of them will ask themselves why they should bother investing time effort and capital in the eu rather than somewhere else. 124967 fine-tune [['GPE', 145, 2]] [['GPE', 142, 2]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:11:14_9 Some will rightly conclude that markets are growing much faster elsewhere in the world and that bigger profits can be made without endangering themselves to the avarice of an EU Commission running out of other people's money, which is shortly about to have a budget crisis when its second largest net contributor, the United Kingdom, leaves. some will rightly conclude that markets are growing much faster elsewhere in the world and that bigger profits can be made without endangering themselves to the avarice of an eu commission running out of other people's money which is shortly about to have a budget crisis when its second largest net contributor the united kingdom leaves. 124967 fine-tune [['GPE', 318, 14], ['ORDINAL', 282, 6], ['GPE', 175, 2]] [['GPE', 316, 14], ['ORDINAL', 281, 6], ['GPE', 175, 2]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:11:14_10 There are only so many eggs you can get out of a golden Google! there are only so many eggs you can get out of a golden google! 124967 fine-tune [['ORG', 56, 6]] [['ORG', 56, 6]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:34:32_1 With country by country reporting, public authorities will have all the opportunities to fight tax fraud and tax evasion. with country by country reporting public authorities will have all the opportunities to fight tax fraud and tax evasion. 28124 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:34:32_4 Because in reality what is happening is that we are supporting international agreements in the framework of OECD and the proposal of the Commission. because in reality what is happening is that we are supporting international agreements in the framework of oecd and the proposal of the commission. 28124 fine-tune [['ORG', 108, 4]] [['ORG', 108, 4]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:34:32_5 But our socialist friends are undermining these international agreements. Come on, tell us why are you undermining the international cooperation that is needed in order to fight tax fraud? but our socialist friends are undermining these international agreements. come on tell us why are you undermining the international cooperation that is needed in order to fight tax fraud? 28124 fine-tune None None 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:34:32_6 And how will it look in the future when the European Union is not sticking to the international agreements and when other partners are saying it is not ideal to have agreements with you. and how will it look in the future when the european union is not sticking to the international agreements and when other partners are saying it is not ideal to have agreements with you. 28124 fine-tune [['GPE', 44, 14]] [['GPE', 44, 14]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:34:32_7 That is political fraud to undermine the international cooperation for fighting tax fraud and you should be ashamed, or vote for us tomorrow. that is political fraud to undermine the international cooperation for fighting tax fraud and you should be ashamed or vote for us tomorrow. 28124 fine-tune [['DATE', 132, 8]] [['DATE', 131, 8]] 20170704-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170704-11:48:28_4 I think that is something we have to be careful about. i think that is something we have to be careful about. 96668 fine-tune None None 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:11:33_4 Vnuk is the law until it is changed. My country, Ireland, along with other Member States, has not changed domestic law, as it is required to do if this issue is not challenged. vnuk is the law until it is changed. my country ireland along with other member states has not changed domestic law as it is required to do if this issue is not challenged. 118658 fine-tune [['GPE', 49, 7], ['LAW', 0, 4]] [['GPE', 48, 7], ['LAW', 0, 4]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:11:33_2 In the meantime, citizens all over Europe who use motor vehicles on private land will have no clarity about whether they require third party liability cover for their vehicles. in the meantime citizens all over europe who use motor vehicles on private land will have no clarity about whether they require third party liability cover for their vehicles. 118658 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 129, 5], ['GPE', 35, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 128, 5], ['GPE', 34, 6]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:11:33_1 The Commission has itself acknowledged on several occasions that the ruling adopted by the ECJ is a problem and that it requires a quick solution, but the Commission has tiptoed around providing a solution. the commission has itself acknowledged on several occasions that the ruling adopted by the ecj is a problem and that it requires a quick solution but the commission has tiptoed around providing a solution. 118658 fine-tune [['ORG', 91, 3]] [['ORG', 91, 3]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:11:33_5 We now have a legal limbo, which must be addressed quickly by the Commission, otherwise it will have dramatic consequences for farmers, the construction industry and indeed motor sports enthusiasts, who will pay a hugely unfair price for a hugely unfair ruling. we now have a legal limbo which must be addressed quickly by the commission otherwise it will have dramatic consequences for farmers the construction industry and indeed motor sports enthusiasts who will pay a hugely unfair price for a hugely unfair ruling. 118658 fine-tune None None 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:11:33_3 Likewise, insurance companies will take advantage of the Vnuk ruling. likewise insurance companies will take advantage of the vnuk ruling. 118658 fine-tune [['PERSON', 57, 4]] [['PERSON', 56, 4]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:22:51_8 The fact that today we do not have an efficient tool to solve the problem cannot be an excuse for not taking a position on an issue which is so important for more than 300 non citizens living in the Baltic States. the fact that today we do not have an efficient tool to solve the problem cannot be an excuse for not taking a position on an issue which is so important for more than three hundred zero non citizens living in the baltic states. 124700 fine-tune [['LOC', 199, 13], ['CARDINAL', 168, 3], ['DATE', 14, 5]] [['LOC', 214, 13], ['CARDINAL', 182, 4], ['CARDINAL', 168, 13], ['DATE', 14, 5]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:22:51_4 This is not true. this is not true. 124700 fine-tune None None 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:22:51_2 I would like to counter disinformation that is spreading in this House. i would like to counter disinformation that is spreading in this house. 124700 fine-tune None None 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:22:51_5 The Estonian Constitution was adopted 12 years before we joined the European Union. the estonian constitution was adopted twelve years before we joined the european union. 124700 fine-tune [['GPE', 68, 14], ['DATE', 38, 8], ['LAW', 4, 21]] [['GPE', 72, 14], ['DATE', 38, 12], ['LAW', 4, 21]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:22:51_1 The problem is the same voting rights of so called aliens. the problem is the same voting rights of so called aliens. 124700 fine-tune None None 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:25:03_5 Therefore, across Europe, privatisation of key public services has to be reconsidered. therefore across europe privatisation of key public services has to be reconsidered. 4533 fine-tune [['LOC', 18, 6]] [['LOC', 17, 6]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:25:03_4 This reminds me not just of the Enron crisis but also of the last financial crisis, an example of where profits were privatised and the losses nationalised. this reminds me not just of the enron crisis but also of the last financial crisis an example of where profits were privatised and the losses nationalised. 4533 fine-tune [['EVENT', 32, 12]] [['EVENT', 32, 12]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:25:03_2 Over the last 16 years, the company continued to pay increases to its shareholders. over the last sixteen years the company continued to pay increases to its shareholders. 4533 fine-tune [['DATE', 9, 13]] [['DATE', 9, 18]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:25:03_6 For now, we must prioritise securing the jobs and pensions of the Carillion workers affected in my constituency and elsewhere. for now we must prioritise securing the jobs and pensions of the carillion workers affected in my constituency and elsewhere. 4533 fine-tune [['ORG', 66, 9]] [['ORG', 65, 9]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:25:03_0 madam president i would like to call this house's attention to the british government's terrible handling of the carillion crisis. carillion one of the uk government's biggest private contractors based in my constituency has collapsed today threatening the jobs and pensions of more than forty three zero employees. despite three warnings last year the government still decided to award two billion of new contracts to this 4533 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 387, 11], ['CARDINAL', 324, 5], ['CARDINAL', 300, 4], ['CARDINAL', 288, 11], ['NORP', 152, 2], ['ORG', 131, 9], ['EVENT', 113, 16], ['NORP', 67, 7]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:01:46_0 Madam President, the Schengen area is the embodiment of the principle of freedom of movement in the European Union. madam president the schengen area is the embodiment of the principle of freedom of movement in the european union. 188636 fine-tune [['GPE', 100, 14], ['LOC', 21, 13]] [['GPE', 99, 14], ['LOC', 20, 13]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:01:46_1 Around a million United Kingdom citizens live outside of the UK, mostly in that area. around a million united kingdom citizens live outside of the uk mostly in that area. 188636 fine-tune [['GPE', 61, 2], ['GPE', 17, 14], ['CARDINAL', 9, 7]] [['GPE', 61, 2], ['GPE', 17, 14], ['CARDINAL', 9, 7]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:01:46_2 These are people who have chosen to make their lives in the European Union, and it is a life choice that is about a great deal more than work. these are people who have chosen to make their lives in the european union and it is a life choice that is about a great deal more than work. 188636 fine-tune [['GPE', 60, 14]] [['GPE', 60, 14]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:01:46_3 These UK citizens have been badly let down by the lame agreement that the United Kingdom Government has negotiated for their futures. these uk citizens have been badly let down by the lame agreement that the united kingdom government has negotiated for their futures. 188636 fine-tune [['GPE', 74, 14], ['NORP', 6, 2]] [['GPE', 74, 14], ['NORP', 6, 2]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:01:46_5 Ironically, these are the UK citizens most likely to be young, least likely to have the five years' residential qualification, and most likely to identify themselves as European. ironically these are the uk citizens most likely to be young least likely to have the five years' residential qualification and most likely to identify themselves as european. 188636 fine-tune [['NORP', 169, 8], ['DATE', 88, 10], ['NORP', 26, 2]] [['NORP', 166, 8], ['DATE', 86, 10], ['NORP', 25, 2]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:16:35_0 Madam President, journalism is a cornerstone of democracy, holding those in power to account. The appointment of Editor in Chief of Independent News Media, Stephen Rae, to the EU Expert Group on Fake News beggars belief. madam president journalism is a cornerstone of democracy holding those in power to account. the appointment of editor in chief of independent news media stephen rae to the eu expert group on fake news beggars belief. 124984 fine-tune None None 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:16:35_1 Mr Rae talks of the widespread damage done by the wilful dissemination of false information and social media platforms. mr rae talks of the widespread damage done by the wilful dissemination of false information and social media platforms. 124984 fine-tune [['PERSON', 3, 3]] [['PERSON', 3, 3]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:16:35_2 What about the damage done by Mr Rae's sacking of a journalist for trying to uncover the quashing of penalty points for influential people, including possibly himself, or the damage done by his newspaper when its reporting aided a vicious fake news smear campaign against a Garda whistleblower, or how about the damage done to another journalist who is hampered from writing about the now Commissioner Phil Hogan? what about the damage done by mr rae's sacking of a journalist for trying to uncover the quashing of penalty points for influential people including possibly himself or the damage done by his newspaper when its reporting aided a vicious fake news smear campaign against a garda whistleblower or how about the damage done to another journalist who is hampered from writing about the now commissioner phil hogan? 124984 fine-tune [['PERSON', 402, 10], ['ORG', 274, 5], ['PERSON', 33, 3]] [['PERSON', 399, 10], ['ORG', 272, 5], ['PERSON', 33, 3]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:16:35_3 And more still is the damage done to democracy by his paymaster, Denis O'Brien, who is reported as having a chilling effect on news gathering and reporting in the public interest. and more still is the damage done to democracy by his paymaster denis o'brien who is reported as having a chilling effect on news gathering and reporting in the public interest. 124984 fine-tune [['PERSON', 65, 13]] [['PERSON', 64, 13]] 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:16:35_4 It is behaviour like this that damages trust in mainstream media and aids the spread of fake news. it is behaviour like this that damages trust in mainstream media and aids the spread of fake news. 124984 fine-tune None None 20180115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180115-23:26:22_2 There has been a ruling in the arbitration court, so what are we debating here? there has been a ruling in the arbitration court so what are we debating here? 134243 fine-tune None None 20101111-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20101111-10:25:03_3 I first of all want to congratulate the rapporteur on the presentation of her report on financial assistance for energy projects. I strongly welcome this initiative, which provides for the creation of a dedicated financial instrument to support the development of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The financing of projects in this area will help to stimulate economic recovery in Europe, and indeed in my own country, Ireland, and help to create new employment opportunities and also help in the fight against climate change. i first of all want to congratulate the rapporteur on the presentation of her report on financial assistance for energy projects. i strongly welcome this initiative which provides for the creation of a dedicated financial instrument to support the development of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. the financing of projects in this area will help to stimulate economic recovery in europe and indeed in my own country ireland and help to create new employment opportunities and also help in the fight against climate change. 2125 fine-tune [['GPE', 434, 7], ['LOC', 396, 6], ['ORDINAL', 2, 5]] [['GPE', 431, 7], ['LOC', 395, 6], ['ORDINAL', 2, 5]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-22:07:16_0 Madam President, last December the Portuguese Attorney General closed the case on the purchase of submarines from a German consortium, after nine years of investigation based on strong suspicions of corruption, fraud and money laundering. madam president last december the portuguese attorney general closed the case on the purchase of submarines from a german consortium after nine years of investigation based on strong suspicions of corruption fraud and money laundering. 28306 fine-tune [['DATE', 141, 10], ['NORP', 116, 6], ['NORP', 35, 10], ['DATE', 17, 13]] [['DATE', 139, 10], ['NORP', 115, 6], ['NORP', 34, 10], ['DATE', 16, 13]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_26 This will be a high priority for the Presidency, as we wish to respect the deadline set by the European Council calling for a review and update of the internal security strategy by mid 2015. In December last year the Council adopted conclusions this will be a high priority for the presidency as we wish to respect the deadline set by the european council calling for a review and update of the internal security strategy by mid. two thousand and fifteen in december last year the council adopted conclusions None fine-tune [['ORG', 217, 7], ['DATE', 194, 18], ['DATE', 181, 8], ['ORG', 95, 16]] [['ORG', 236, 7], ['DATE', 213, 18], ['DATE', 180, 29], ['ORG', 94, 16]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_20 It also provides for a reinforced system of extended powers of confiscation or confiscation from a third party. it also provides for a reinforced system of extended powers of confiscation or confiscation from a third party. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 99, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 99, 5]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_19 The new directive on the freezing and confiscation of proceeds of crime, adopted by the European Parliament and Council in 2014, provides broader opportunities for confiscating the proceeds of crime in cases where a conviction cannot be delivered because the person concerned has absconded from justice or has fallen ill. the new directive on the freezing and confiscation of proceeds of crime adopted by the european parliament and council in two thousand and fourteen provides broader opportunities for confiscating the proceeds of crime in cases where a conviction cannot be delivered because the person concerned has absconded from justice or has fallen ill. None fine-tune [['DATE', 123, 4], ['ORG', 112, 7], ['ORG', 88, 19]] [['DATE', 122, 25], ['ORG', 111, 7], ['ORG', 87, 19]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_28 One of these key principles is that the renewed internal security strategy should identify the main common threats and challenges. one of these key principles is that the renewed internal security strategy should identify the main common threats and challenges. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_17 Criminal groups can amass huge profits from the various criminal activities and markets, and it is generally agreed that disrupting and recovering the financial flows of a criminal group is an efficient way to stop crime criminal groups can amass huge profits from the various criminal activities and markets and it is generally agreed that disrupting and recovering the financial flows of a criminal group is an efficient way to stop crime None fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_13 2015. The Council attaches great importance to the EU Anti Corruption Report, which was issued for the first time by the Commission on 3 February two thousand and fifteen the council attaches great importance to the eu anti corruption report which was issued for the first time by the commission on three february. None fine-tune [['DATE', 135, 10], ['GPE', 51, 2], ['ORG', 10, 7], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['DATE', 153, 14], ['GPE', 70, 2], ['ORG', 29, 7], ['DATE', 0, 24]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_15 We believe it will provide further incentives for the Member States to ratify and effectively implement the existing anti corruption instruments. we believe it will provide further incentives for the member states to ratify and effectively implement the existing anti corruption instruments. None fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_24 The Council is looking forward to the Commission's initiatives in this respect. the council is looking forward to the commission's initiatives in this respect. None fine-tune [['ORG', 4, 7]] [['ORG', 4, 7]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_22 Nonetheless, during the negotiations leading up to the adoption of the instrument, the Council and Parliament felt that still more could be done in this field. nonetheless during the negotiations leading up to the adoption of the instrument the council and parliament felt that still more could be done in this field. None fine-tune [['ORG', 99, 10], ['ORG', 87, 7]] [['ORG', 97, 10], ['ORG', 85, 7]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_3 3 organised crime groups were active in the European Union. Criminal organisations are becoming increasingly flexible and are diversifying their activities. six hundred organised crime groups were active in the european union. criminal organisations are becoming increasingly flexible and are diversifying their activities. None fine-tune [['GPE', 44, 14], ['CARDINAL', 0, 1]] [['GPE', 54, 14], ['CARDINAL', 0, 11]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_9 2010. This cycle ensures an operational response to organised and serious international crime through optimised coordination and cooperation between national law enforcement authorities, EU institutions, agencies and other relevant partners. two thousand and ten this cycle ensures an operational response to organised and serious international crime through optimised coordination and cooperation between national law enforcement authorities eu institutions agencies and other relevant partners. None fine-tune [['GPE', 187, 2], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['GPE', 201, 2], ['DATE', 0, 20]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_7 The Council has been continuously engaged in a range of initiatives, targeting organised crime and corruption, and has been treating them as a matter of the highest political priority. the council has been continuously engaged in a range of initiatives targeting organised crime and corruption and has been treating them as a matter of the highest political priority. None fine-tune [['ORG', 4, 7]] [['ORG', 4, 7]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_1 It is our obligation to guarantee our citizens a general area of justice, freedom and security by preventing and combating serious and organised crime as well as corruption. it is our obligation to guarantee our citizens a general area of justice freedom and security by preventing and combating serious and organised crime as well as corruption. None fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_6 As a result, criminal groups are increasingly capable of influencing the operation of the legal markets, and even the institutional and political processes across the EU, by engaging in corrupt practices. as a result criminal groups are increasingly capable of influencing the operation of the legal markets and even the institutional and political processes across the eu by engaging in corrupt practices. None fine-tune [['GPE', 167, 2]] [['GPE', 165, 2]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_4 Links are steadily growing with a broad range of other lucrative criminal activities, such as drugs or even trafficking in human beings or exploiting technological developments for criminal purposes. Huge criminal proceeds are generated links are steadily growing with a broad range of other lucrative criminal activities such as drugs or even trafficking in human beings or exploiting technological developments for criminal purposes. huge criminal proceeds are generated None fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_2 We have to mobilise all our instruments to this end and combine efforts to adopt a comprehensive and coherent approach to crime. Europol's Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment estimated in 2013 that 3 we have to mobilise all our instruments to this end and combine efforts to adopt a comprehensive and coherent approach to crime. europol's serious and organised crime threat assessment estimated in two thousand and thirteen that three None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 208, 1], ['DATE', 198, 4], ['ORG', 129, 7]] [['CARDINAL', 229, 5], ['DATE', 198, 25], ['ORG', 129, 7]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_23 To that end they adopted, together with the directive, two declarations calling upon the Commission to consider the possibility of submitting further proposals on this matter. to that end they adopted together with the directive two declarations calling upon the commission to consider the possibility of submitting further proposals on this matter. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 55, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 53, 3]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_12 Such crimes will be closely monitored by Europol, which is expected to submit to the Council an interim Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment at the end of March such crimes will be closely monitored by europol which is expected to submit to the council an interim serious and organised crime threat assessment at the end of march. None fine-tune [['DATE', 157, 12], ['ORG', 85, 7], ['ORG', 41, 7]] [['DATE', 156, 12], ['ORG', 84, 7], ['ORG', 41, 7]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_29 For the coming years, in the field of internal security, the Council considers that serious and organised crime in all its forms constitutes one of these threats. for the coming years in the field of internal security the council considers that serious and organised crime in all its forms constitutes one of these threats. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 141, 3], ['ORG', 61, 7], ['DATE', 4, 16]] [['CARDINAL', 139, 3], ['ORG', 59, 7], ['DATE', 4, 16]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_10 Within this framework the Council agreed to a series of operational actions targeting, among other things, counterfeiting and cybercrime, which were agreed as EU crime priorities. Emerging crimes, like wildlife trafficking, illegal waste trafficking or trafficking in cultural goods, within this framework the council agreed to a series of operational actions targeting among other things counterfeiting and cybercrime which were agreed as eu crime priorities. emerging crimes like wildlife trafficking illegal waste trafficking or trafficking in cultural goods None fine-tune [['GPE', 159, 2], ['ORG', 26, 7]] [['GPE', 156, 2], ['ORG', 26, 7]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_16 The role of asset recovery has been acknowledged as an integral part of the fight against serious and organised cross border crime. the role of asset recovery has been acknowledged as an integral part of the fight against serious and organised cross border crime. None fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_27 which set out the Council's considerations on the general structure and some key principles of the renewed EU internal security strategy. which set out the council's considerations on the general structure and some key principles of the renewed eu internal security strategy. None fine-tune [['GPE', 107, 2], ['ORG', 18, 7]] [['GPE', 107, 2], ['ORG', 18, 7]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:20:54_21 This instrument is a clear step forward in ensuring that criminals can no longer have access to assets derived from certain types of criminal activity, and this contributes to strengthening the response to serious forms of crime. this instrument is a clear step forward in ensuring that criminals can no longer have access to assets derived from certain types of criminal activity and this contributes to strengthening the response to serious forms of crime. None fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_8 Last year's first anti corruption report shows that the nature and extent of corruption varied from one Member State to another, and that corruption affects all Member States. last year's first anti corruption report shows that the nature and extent of corruption varied from one member state to another and that corruption affects all member states. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 100, 3], ['ORDINAL', 12, 5], ['DATE', 0, 9]] [['CARDINAL', 100, 3], ['ORDINAL', 12, 5], ['DATE', 0, 9]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_6 Four out of ten European companies consider corruption to be an obstacle for doing business in the internal market. four out of ten european companies consider corruption to be an obstacle for doing business in the internal market. None fine-tune [['NORP', 16, 8], ['CARDINAL', 12, 3], ['CARDINAL', 0, 4]] [['NORP', 16, 8], ['CARDINAL', 12, 3], ['CARDINAL', 0, 4]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_19 The directive adopted last year on the freezing and confiscation of assets is a significant step forward. the directive adopted last year on the freezing and confiscation of assets is a significant step forward. None fine-tune [['DATE', 22, 9]] [['DATE', 22, 9]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_20 Lastly, the recent agreement on the fourth Anti Money Laundering Directive is promising in terms of enabling financial investigations to identify criminal beneficial owners of companies more easily. lastly the recent agreement on the fourth anti money laundering directive is promising in terms of enabling financial investigations to identify criminal beneficial owners of companies more easily. None fine-tune [['LAW', 43, 31], ['ORDINAL', 36, 6]] [['LAW', 42, 31], ['ORDINAL', 35, 6]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_26 An EU strategy to fight the illicit trafficking of weapons was adopted an eu strategy to fight the illicit trafficking of weapons was adopted None fine-tune [['GPE', 3, 2]] [['GPE', 3, 2]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_22 The current operational priorities of Europol include illegal immigration, human trafficking, counterfeit goods, excise fraud, synthetic drugs, cocaine and heroin, cybercrime, the current operational priorities of europol include illegal immigration human trafficking counterfeit goods excise fraud synthetic drugs cocaine and heroin cybercrime None fine-tune [['ORG', 38, 7]] [['ORG', 38, 7]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_24 Funding is provided through parts of the internal security fund roughly EUR 1 billion over the period 2014 I will mention firearms trafficking, as it echoes last week's tragic events and was identified by Europol funding is provided through parts of the internal security fund roughly eur one billion over the period. two thousand and fourteen two thousand and twenty i will mention firearms trafficking as it echoes last week's tragic events and was identified by europol None fine-tune [['ORG', 205, 7], ['DATE', 157, 9], ['DATE', 102, 4], ['MONEY', 72, 13]] [['ORG', 252, 7], ['DATE', 204, 9], ['DATE', 131, 23], ['DATE', 105, 25], ['MONEY', 72, 15]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_37 The Commission is ready to work with the Member States to ensure that the existing legislation on, firstly, cyber attacks, secondly, payment fraud and, thirdly, child sexual abuse online is correctly and swiftly implemented. the commission is ready to work with the member states to ensure that the existing legislation on firstly cyber attacks secondly payment fraud and thirdly child sexual abuse online is correctly and swiftly implemented. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 152, 7], ['ORDINAL', 123, 8], ['ORDINAL', 99, 7]] [['ORDINAL', 147, 7], ['ORDINAL', 120, 8], ['ORDINAL', 98, 7]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_31 With Eastern partners the focus is on corruption. with eastern partners the focus is on corruption. None fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_12 We will consider this request in full dialogue with the other European institutions. The Commission, as you know, has just taken measures to increase its own transparency, which is essential for preventing corruption. we will consider this request in full dialogue with the other european institutions. the commission as you know has just taken measures to increase its own transparency which is essential for preventing corruption. None fine-tune [['NORP', 62, 8]] [['NORP', 62, 8]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_30 The Commission has actively engaged with third countries and relevant international organisations for instance, we have a full agenda with the United States as regards the fight against cybercrime and child sexual abuse. the commission has actively engaged with third countries and relevant international organisations for instance we have a full agenda with the united states as regards the fight against cybercrime and child sexual abuse. None fine-tune [['GPE', 143, 13], ['ORDINAL', 41, 5]] [['GPE', 142, 13], ['ORDINAL', 41, 5]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_23 firearms and organised property crime. firearms and organised property crime. None fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_5 In our Eurobarometer Survey in 2013, more than half of Europeans said corruption in their country had increased over the previous three years. in our eurobarometer survey in two thousand and thirteen more than half of europeans said corruption in their country had increased over the previous three years. None fine-tune [['DATE', 117, 24], ['NORP', 55, 9], ['CARDINAL', 47, 4], ['DATE', 31, 4]] [['DATE', 137, 24], ['NORP', 75, 9], ['CARDINAL', 67, 4], ['DATE', 31, 25]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_38 The Commission is committed to enabling closer public private cooperation in fighting cybercrime. the commission is committed to enabling closer public private cooperation in fighting cybercrime. None fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_3 Combating the infiltration of organised crime into the legal economy will contribute to economic recovery and growth. combating the infiltration of organised crime into the legal economy will contribute to economic recovery and growth. None fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_7 Preventing corruption and promoting integrity has rightfully moved up the European agenda in the past decade. preventing corruption and promoting integrity has rightfully moved up the european agenda in the past decade. None fine-tune [['DATE', 97, 11], ['NORP', 74, 8]] [['DATE', 97, 11], ['NORP', 74, 8]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_18 the 2008 Framework Decision on the fight against organised crime, on which the Commission will issue an implementation report this year. the two thousand and eight framework decision on the fight against organised crime on which the commission will issue an implementation report this year. None fine-tune [['DATE', 126, 9], ['LAW', 4, 23]] [['DATE', 143, 9], ['LAW', 4, 41]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_1 The resolution on renewing the internal security strategy, which this Parliament adopted on 3 December 2014, rightly puts this fight among the few priorities on which we should continue to focus our joint efforts in the years ahead. the resolution on renewing the internal security strategy which this parliament adopted on three december two thousand and fourteen rightly puts this fight among the few priorities on which we should continue to focus our joint efforts in the years ahead. None fine-tune [['DATE', 220, 11], ['DATE', 92, 15], ['ORG', 70, 10]] [['DATE', 243, 11], ['DATE', 91, 40], ['ORG', 69, 10]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_27 in 2013. The Commission is now evaluating the possibility of proposing the approximation of some criminal offences related to weapons and to strengthening the checks for some categories of firearms. in. two thousand and thirteen the commission is now evaluating the possibility of proposing the approximation of some criminal offences related to weapons and to strengthening the checks for some categories of firearms. None fine-tune [['DATE', 3, 4]] [['DATE', 4, 25]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_9 The report identified areas in need of further attention. the report identified areas in need of further attention. None fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_34 The European Union has responded with the creation of the European Cybercrime Centre within Europol and the Cyber Attacks Directive, which Member States should implement by September the european union has responded with the creation of the european cybercrime centre within europol and the cyber attacks directive which member states should implement by september. None fine-tune [['DATE', 173, 9], ['LAW', 108, 23], ['ORG', 92, 7], ['ORG', 58, 26], ['GPE', 4, 14]] [['DATE', 172, 9], ['LAW', 108, 23], ['ORG', 92, 7], ['ORG', 58, 26], ['GPE', 4, 14]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-21:29:00_29 Prevention should be a strong component of the fight against organised crime. prevention should be a strong component of the fight against organised crime. None fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-22:15:54_10 of the framework decision. of the framework decision. None fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-22:15:54_8 offences relating to participation in a criminal organisation. offences relating to participation in a criminal organisation. None fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-22:15:54_5 The Commission also decided to engage third countries and relevant international organisations. the commission also decided to engage third countries and relevant international organisations. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 38, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 38, 5]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-22:12:17_0 Madam President, one of the most profitable and despicable organised crimes is the trafficking of human beings the buying, selling and abusing of vulnerable people with little more respect than that offered to a sack of potatoes. madam president one of the most profitable and despicable organised crimes is the trafficking of human beings the buying selling and abusing of vulnerable people with little more respect than that offered to a sack of potatoes. 96955 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 17, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 16, 3]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-22:12:17_2 Victims of trafficking are still being prosecuted for crimes that they have been forced to commit rather than being treated as victims, and this adds to their injustice. victims of trafficking are still being prosecuted for crimes that they have been forced to commit rather than being treated as victims and this adds to their injustice. 96955 fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-22:12:17_3 We have very welcome developments such as the Anti Trafficking Directive and a most effective and committed Anti Trafficking Coordinator, but there is still much to do to protect these vulnerable people. we have very welcome developments such as the anti trafficking directive and a most effective and committed anti trafficking coordinator but there is still much to do to protect these vulnerable people. 96955 fine-tune [['LAW', 46, 26]] [['LAW', 46, 26]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-22:12:17_4 Cross border policing, joint investigative teams and the work of Europol are all essential, but not enough. cross border policing joint investigative teams and the work of europol are all essential but not enough. 96955 fine-tune [['ORG', 65, 7]] [['ORG', 64, 7]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-22:18:52_1 I would also like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to intervene on this very important topic. i would also like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to intervene on this very important topic. None fine-tune None None 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-22:18:52_3 The EU policy cycle has provided us with a strong methodology to combat crime in a more coordinated way, making the best use of our resources. the eu policy cycle has provided us with a strong methodology to combat crime in a more coordinated way making the best use of our resources. None fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 4, 2]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-22:18:52_4 We firmly believe that the renewed internal security strategy will represent another step forward in developing a Union that protects the rights and freedoms of our citizens. We should make continuous efforts to strengthen the framework by providing for more comprehensive responses to the challenges we firmly believe that the renewed internal security strategy will represent another step forward in developing a union that protects the rights and freedoms of our citizens. we should make continuous efforts to strengthen the framework by providing for more comprehensive responses to the challenges None fine-tune [['GPE', 114, 5]] [['GPE', 114, 5]] 20150113-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150113-22:18:52_5 posed by organised crime and corruption. posed by organised crime and corruption. None fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:04:29_12 We want passengers to be taken home or to where they want to we want passengers to be taken home or to where they want to None fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:04:29_9 Let me mention, in particular, delay on short and medium distances. let me mention in particular delay on short and medium distances. None fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:04:29_1 In practice, air passengers are not always afforded the rights to which they are entitled. in practice air passengers are not always afforded the rights to which they are entitled. None fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:04:29_7 second, right of information second right of information; None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:04:29_2 This is firstly because the enforcement system which is now in place is not sufficiently effective and is not applied uniformly across the EU. Secondly, if airlines and passengers have different interpretations of the same text, disputes become unavoidable. this is firstly because the enforcement system which is now in place is not sufficiently effective and is not applied uniformly across the eu. secondly if airlines and passengers have different interpretations of the same text disputes become unavoidable. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 143, 8], ['GPE', 139, 2], ['ORDINAL', 8, 7]] [['ORDINAL', 143, 8], ['GPE', 139, 2], ['ORDINAL', 8, 7]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:04:29_6 first, enforcement first enforcement; None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:04:29_11 delay there might be a financial incentive for it to cancel delayed flights. delay there might be a financial incentive for it to cancel delayed flights. None fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:38:35_1 I am speaking now to address potential problems at Gibraltar airport. i am speaking now to address potential problems at gibraltar airport. 96958 fine-tune [['FAC', 51, 17]] [['FAC', 51, 17]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:38:35_3 This has resulted in massive and unacceptable delays. this has resulted in massive and unacceptable delays. 96958 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:38:35_2 The context is that the Government of Spain systematically and as I see it, vindictively inflicts petty controls at the land border between Gibraltar and Spain. the context is that the government of spain systematically and as i see it vindictively inflicts petty controls at the land border between gibraltar and spain. 96958 fine-tune [['GPE', 154, 5], ['GPE', 140, 9], ['GPE', 38, 5]] [['GPE', 153, 5], ['GPE', 139, 9], ['GPE', 38, 5]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:38:35_6 Attempts have been made, and are being made, by Members of this Parliament, by means of legislative devices, to suffocate air travel in and out of Gibraltar's airport. attempts have been made and are being made by members of this parliament by means of legislative devices to suffocate air travel in and out of gibraltar's airport. 96958 fine-tune [['GPE', 147, 9], ['ORG', 64, 10]] [['GPE', 143, 9], ['ORG', 62, 10]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:38:35_8 This is a disgrace and I urge colleagues to support the amendments today. this is a disgrace and i urge colleagues to support the amendments today. 96958 fine-tune [['DATE', 67, 5]] [['DATE', 67, 5]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:19:43_6 These include reducing the trigger points from five to three, which may seem to benefit the consumer but perhaps could see many more air cancellations, and that would be regrettable. As a consequence, this could lead to a reduction in feeder flights from regional airports, which in turn could destroy some of the long standing inter line agreements, a practice which has these include reducing the trigger points from five to three which may seem to benefit the consumer but perhaps could see many more air cancellations and that would be regrettable. as a consequence this could lead to a reduction in feeder flights from regional airports which in turn could destroy some of the long standing inter line agreements a practice which has 4553 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 55, 5], ['CARDINAL', 47, 4]] [['CARDINAL', 55, 5], ['CARDINAL', 47, 4]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:19:43_5 However, we fought hard in this Parliament to raise the profile of, and support, our regional airports, which benefit local communities, generate economic growth and create jobs throughout the supply chain, and there are parts of this report which, if adopted, we have concerns about. however we fought hard in this parliament to raise the profile of and support our regional airports which benefit local communities generate economic growth and create jobs throughout the supply chain and there are parts of this report which if adopted we have concerns about. 4553 fine-tune [['ORG', 32, 10]] [['ORG', 31, 10]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:19:43_3 But regrettably, we are in a position where some of the areas have been changed from the Commission proposal, which could lead to some unintended consequences for passengers by, I believe, possibly reducing choice, putting up prices and damaging the competitiveness of our regional carriers. but regrettably we are in a position where some of the areas have been changed from the commission proposal which could lead to some unintended consequences for passengers by i believe possibly reducing choice putting up prices and damaging the competitiveness of our regional carriers. 4553 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:19:43_11 It was in the original regulation, I asked for it to be removed, and that was not the case. it was in the original regulation i asked for it to be removed and that was not the case. 4553 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-10:02:05_6 It was raised as an issue last year at the Transport Council it was raised as an issue last year at the transport council; 2155 fine-tune [['ORG', 43, 17]] [['ORG', 43, 17]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-10:02:05_2 After the Cordoba Agreement in 2006, Spain told the Commission that it would no longer seek Gibraltar's exclusion from such aviation measures. Indeed, it recently transposed into national law an open skies agreement with post Cordoba language after the cordoba agreement in two thousand and six spain told the commission that it would no longer seek gibraltar's exclusion from such aviation measures. indeed it recently transposed into national law an open skies agreement with post cordoba language; 2155 fine-tune [['EVENT', 226, 7], ['GPE', 92, 9], ['GPE', 37, 5], ['DATE', 31, 4], ['LAW', 10, 17]] [['EVENT', 240, 7], ['GPE', 107, 9], ['GPE', 52, 5], ['DATE', 31, 20], ['LAW', 10, 17]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-10:02:05_4 But the Commission's proposed revision of the regulation left in the Gibraltar exclusion clause. but the commission's proposed revision of the regulation left in the gibraltar exclusion clause. 2155 fine-tune [['GPE', 69, 9]] [['GPE', 69, 9]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-10:02:05_5 That must come out. that must come out. 2155 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-10:02:05_7 it has been raised here in our Transport Committee by me and others and in both Parliament and the Council people have asked why we are debating a sovereignty dispute when we should be debating passengers' rights. it has been raised here in our transport committee by me and others and in both parliament and the council people have asked why we are debating a sovereignty dispute when we should be debating passengers' rights. 2155 fine-tune [['ORG', 99, 7], ['ORG', 80, 10], ['ORG', 31, 19]] [['ORG', 99, 7], ['ORG', 80, 10], ['ORG', 31, 19]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:53:43_0 mr president i would firstly like to congratulate our rapporteur and the shadow rapporteurs for an excellent report and also the commission for actually addressing this issue. it would however be useful at this point to ask why this revision of regulation no two hundred and sixty one two thousand and four is necessary. it is necessary because the present regulation is being abused by airlines and they are being assisted in that abuse by national regulators who have completely abdicated their responsibilities and encouraged through non action the airlines to drive a coach and horses through this legislation. 1309 fine-tune [] [['LAW', 245, 61], ['ORDINAL', 21, 7]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:53:43_10 the compensation offered to the passengers on that flight was a big, fat zero. the compensation offered to the passengers on that flight was a big fat zero. 1309 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 73, 4]] [['CARDINAL', 72, 4]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:53:43_4 Because the airlines claim that every delay or cancellation is due to force majeure or extraordinary circumstances, and if you challenge that view you are told we will see you in court'. because the airlines claim that every delay or cancellation is due to force majeure or extraordinary circumstances and if you challenge that view you are told we will see you in court'. 1309 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:53:43_5 This report will severely restrict this loophole by making clear that technical problems are not force majeure. this report will severely restrict this loophole by making clear that technical problems are not force majeure. 1309 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:53:43_9 i say to this parliament today and to the aviation industry out there that this regulation and report is about passenger rights not airline rights and should be supported by the whole house. finally can i thank monarch airlines for showing me in practical terms why this regulation had to be amended and the loopholes closed. after a dreadful experience coming back a mere twenty six hours late from tenerife in august two thousand and twelve 1309 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 412, 30], ['GPE', 400, 8], ['DATE', 373, 16], ['ORG', 211, 16], ['DATE', 25, 5]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:53:43_1 This report will put an end to this type of happy time' that the airlines have enjoyed up to now. this report will put an end to this type of happy time' that the airlines have enjoyed up to now. 1309 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:17:12_2 a compromise of three hours was, and that also mirrors the European Court of Justice's position of three hours as the trigger. a compromise of three hours was and that also mirrors the european court of justice's position of three hours as the trigger. 102931 fine-tune [['TIME', 99, 11], ['ORG', 59, 25], ['TIME', 16, 11]] [['TIME', 98, 11], ['ORG', 58, 25], ['TIME', 16, 11]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:17:12_3 So this is considerably better than the starting point of the Commission, which was five hours. We are also able to support the narrowing of the extraordinary circumstances to stop airlines hiding behind this excuse to avoid so this is considerably better than the starting point of the commission which was five hours. we are also able to support the narrowing of the extraordinary circumstances to stop airlines hiding behind this excuse to avoid 102931 fine-tune [['TIME', 84, 10]] [['TIME', 83, 10]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:17:12_1 I would like to thank the rapporteur for his very constructive approach, and I am very pleased to say that we have been able to change the emphasis in the Commission proposal from one which was largely pro industry pro airline to one which is much more pro passenger, and that is the version we will vote on today. Although my Group's view that compensation should be paid after one hour was not carried, i would like to thank the rapporteur for his very constructive approach and i am very pleased to say that we have been able to change the emphasis in the commission proposal from one which was largely pro industry pro airline to one which is much more pro passenger and that is the version we will vote on today. although my group's view that compensation should be paid after one hour was not carried 102931 fine-tune [['TIME', 379, 8], ['DATE', 308, 5]] [['TIME', 377, 8], ['DATE', 306, 5]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-10:07:51_2 This is a good thing, especially for an island nation like Ireland, which depends a lot on aviation. this is a good thing especially for an island nation like ireland which depends a lot on aviation. 28117 fine-tune [['GPE', 59, 7]] [['GPE', 58, 7]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-10:07:51_4 Since the entry into force of the regulation in 2004, there have been problems in relation to the variation in interpretations resulting from grey areas and gaps in the current 2004 regulation. since the entry into force of the regulation in two thousand and four there have been problems in relation to the variation in interpretations resulting from grey areas and gaps in the current two thousand and four regulation. 28117 fine-tune [['DATE', 177, 4], ['DATE', 48, 4]] [['DATE', 193, 21], ['DATE', 48, 21]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-10:07:51_8 This should help smaller airports, in particular, to continue to grow and develop. this should help smaller airports in particular to continue to grow and develop. 28117 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-10:07:51_6 This Parliament has already expressed its opinions on several occasions about the above points in the context of its resolutions adopted in this parliament has already expressed its opinions on several occasions about the above points in the context of its resolutions adopted in. 28117 fine-tune [['ORG', 5, 10]] [['ORG', 5, 10]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-10:07:51_3 But it does need regulation, and a regulation fit for purpose. We all know of a number of unfair practices and reductions in the quality of services with negative consequences for travellers. but it does need regulation and a regulation fit for purpose. we all know of a number of unfair practices and reductions in the quality of services with negative consequences for travellers. 28117 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-10:07:51_5 Passengers have difficulty, first of all, in enforcing their rights when air carriers are in breach of the legislation and, on many occasions, passengers are not even aware of their rights, as airlines are not providing the information needed. passengers have difficulty first of all in enforcing their rights when air carriers are in breach of the legislation and on many occasions passengers are not even aware of their rights as airlines are not providing the information needed. 28117 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:40:43_1 The Commission stupidly and predictably gave the Spanish Government about six weeks' notice, so for the purpose of that one visit the Spanish authorities, for want of a better word, cleaned up their act'. The reality is that these delays are still going on and you and your colleague should be heartily ashamed of yourselves. the commission stupidly and predictably gave the spanish government about six weeks' notice so for the purpose of that one visit the spanish authorities for want of a better word cleaned up their act'. the reality is that these delays are still going on and you and your colleague should be heartily ashamed of yourselves. 96958 fine-tune [['NORP', 134, 7], ['CARDINAL', 120, 3], ['DATE', 74, 9], ['NORP', 49, 7]] [['NORP', 133, 7], ['CARDINAL', 119, 3], ['DATE', 74, 9], ['NORP', 49, 7]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-10:15:50_1 Too often airlines fail to offer passengers the assistance that current EU legislation binds them to, exploiting the gaps in enforcement by national enforcement bodies and exploiting passengers' lack of knowledge of their rights over issues of legal interpretation. too often airlines fail to offer passengers the assistance that current eu legislation binds them to exploiting the gaps in enforcement by national enforcement bodies and exploiting passengers' lack of knowledge of their rights over issues of legal interpretation. 107386 fine-tune [['GPE', 72, 2]] [['GPE', 72, 2]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:29:58_1 Therefore I welcome this debate on how best to protect them. therefore i welcome this debate on how best to protect them. 96951 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:29:58_2 To generate economic growth we must encourage business, entrepreneurship and increased tourism. to generate economic growth we must encourage business entrepreneurship and increased tourism. 96951 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:29:58_3 An important part of doing this is by ensuring that our workforce feels confident and, indeed, that foreign visitors feel confident to travel by air. an important part of doing this is by ensuring that our workforce feels confident and indeed that foreign visitors feel confident to travel by air. 96951 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:29:58_4 This report would give better protection by ensuring that passengers subject to long delays receive the same rights to compensation as those suffering cancellations. It would also extend the right to accommodation in these cases and emphasise support for disabled passengers. this report would give better protection by ensuring that passengers subject to long delays receive the same rights to compensation as those suffering cancellations. it would also extend the right to accommodation in these cases and emphasise support for disabled passengers. 96951 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:29:58_5 Passengers also stand to be better supported in situations where carriers go out of business. passengers also stand to be better supported in situations where carriers go out of business. 96951 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:29:58_6 This is positive. this is positive. 96951 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:29:58_7 We must, however, recognise the opportunities that our air industry and new air routes bring for jobs and growth in regional economies. we must however recognise the opportunities that our air industry and new air routes bring for jobs and growth in regional economies. 96951 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:29:58_8 It is vital that, while passengers are protected, airlines are not placed under enormous financial pressures with legislation. it is vital that while passengers are protected airlines are not placed under enormous financial pressures with legislation. 96951 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:36:30_1 For far too long, some and I stress some airlines have obfuscated, obstructed and obscured the rights of air passengers to proper compensation when they suffer serious delays to their journeys. for far too long some and i stress some airlines have obfuscated obstructed and obscured the rights of air passengers to proper compensation when they suffer serious delays to their journeys. 4540 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:36:30_2 With the revision to this regulation and a new comprehensive list of extraordinary circumstances, we can close the loopholes which have prevented passengers including many of my constituents from receiving restitution when delayed by airlines for reasons of poor operational management. In future, passengers will also have clear and transparent information on hand luggage allowances and reassurance that they will not be penalised with the revision to this regulation and a new comprehensive list of extraordinary circumstances we can close the loopholes which have prevented passengers including many of my constituents from receiving restitution when delayed by airlines for reasons of poor operational management. in future passengers will also have clear and transparent information on hand luggage allowances and reassurance that they will not be penalised 4540 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:36:30_4 But despite so many enhancements to passenger rights, there is one glaring reversal Gibraltar. but despite so many enhancements to passenger rights there is one glaring reversal gibraltar. 4540 fine-tune [['GPE', 84, 9], ['CARDINAL', 63, 3]] [['GPE', 83, 9], ['CARDINAL', 62, 3]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:47:57_1 The current law has not been one of the easiest to implement, particularly concerning extraordinary circumstances. the current law has not been one of the easiest to implement particularly concerning extraordinary circumstances. 112014 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:47:57_2 The Civil Aviation Authority in the UK, for instance, is really struggling with this term. Our clarifications really do help in this respect. the civil aviation authority in the uk for instance is really struggling with this term. our clarifications really do help in this respect. 112014 fine-tune [['GPE', 36, 2], ['ORG', 4, 24]] [['GPE', 36, 2], ['ORG', 4, 24]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:47:57_5 I am hopeful for the success of my amendment suggesting a tax free ticket for a carer required to accompany a person with disabilities. i am hopeful for the success of my amendment suggesting a tax free ticket for a carer required to accompany a person with disabilities. 112014 fine-tune None None 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:47:57_6 I would not support new amendments that take things one step too far, as the unintended consequences would be more cancellations, fewer regional flights, fewer through tickets and increased prices for passengers. i would not support new amendments that take things one step too far as the unintended consequences would be more cancellations fewer regional flights fewer through tickets and increased prices for passengers. 112014 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 52, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 52, 3]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:57:19_3 The problem here is there is simply no justification for excluding Gibraltarian citizens, citizens of the EU, from passenger rights that will apply to everybody else. the problem here is there is simply no justification for excluding gibraltarian citizens citizens of the eu from passenger rights that will apply to everybody else. 96956 fine-tune [['GPE', 106, 2], ['NORP', 67, 12]] [['GPE', 105, 2], ['NORP', 67, 12]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:57:19_4 It is absolute discrimination and an absolute undermining of their fundamental rights as European citizens. it is absolute discrimination and an absolute undermining of their fundamental rights as european citizens. 96956 fine-tune [['NORP', 89, 8]] [['NORP', 89, 8]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:57:19_6 It seems very odd to me that members of the Transport Committee did not take the opportunity offered by my colleague, Mrs Foster, in her amendments, and vote to end this discrimination proposed by the Commission. it seems very odd to me that members of the transport committee did not take the opportunity offered by my colleague mrs foster in her amendments and vote to end this discrimination proposed by the commission. 96956 fine-tune [['PERSON', 122, 6], ['ORG', 44, 19]] [['PERSON', 121, 6], ['ORG', 44, 19]] 20140205-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140205-09:57:19_7 I want to add my voice to those today who have been objecting to this gross discrimination. i want to add my voice to those today who have been objecting to this gross discrimination. 96956 fine-tune [['DATE', 32, 5]] [['DATE', 32, 5]] 20111013-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20111013-11:37:49_0 Mr President, paragraph 13 is completely covered by part of paragraph 9, and to remove the repetition I would like to propose an oral amendment to delete paragraph mr president paragraph thirteen is completely covered by part of paragraph nine and to remove the repetition i would like to propose an oral amendment to delete paragraph. 28122 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 70, 1], ['CARDINAL', 24, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 75, 4], ['CARDINAL', 23, 8]] 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:01:57_0 Mr President, I would just like to take this opportunity to say something about the importance of forestry and the importance of trees, the importance of wood. There are three main reasons for this importance first, tackling climate change mr president i would just like to take this opportunity to say something about the importance of forestry and the importance of trees the importance of wood. there are three main reasons for this importance first tackling climate change; 124954 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 209, 5], ['CARDINAL', 170, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 207, 5], ['CARDINAL', 168, 5]] 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:01:57_6 And, thirdly, we can improve people's health by getting them out exercising in forests. So tackling climate change, creating jobs and improving health all show why man's best friend is not the dog man's best friend is the tree. and thirdly we can improve people's health by getting them out exercising in forests. so tackling climate change creating jobs and improving health all show why man's best friend is not the dog man's best friend is the tree. 124954 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 5, 7]] [['ORDINAL', 4, 7]] 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:01:57_1 second, creating jobs second creating jobs; 124954 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:01:57_3 On the first of these, tackling climate change, we already sequestrate absorb 10 of our carbon emissions at the EU level through our forest cover. on the first of these tackling climate change we already sequestrate absorb ten of our carbon emissions at the eu level through our forest cover. 124954 fine-tune [['GPE', 112, 2], ['CARDINAL', 78, 2], ['ORDINAL', 7, 5]] [['GPE', 111, 2], ['CARDINAL', 76, 3], ['ORDINAL', 7, 5]] 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:01:57_5 Secondly, we can create a large number of new jobs in this area in my own constituency of the North East there is big job potential. secondly we can create a large number of new jobs in this area in my own constituency of the north east there is big job potential. 124954 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:03:20_8 Through these policies the EU also makes a very important contribution to the implementation of sustainable forest management and Member States' decisions related to forestry and the entire forest based sector, as well as forest protection. through these policies the eu also makes a very important contribution to the implementation of sustainable forest management and member states' decisions related to forestry and the entire forest based sector as well as forest protection. None fine-tune [['GPE', 27, 2]] [['GPE', 27, 2]] 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:03:20_13 Therefore the forest strategy aims to ensure that such an important natural resource for our economy and society will continue to deliver its economic benefits in spite of new challenges such as climate change and related threats. therefore the forest strategy aims to ensure that such an important natural resource for our economy and society will continue to deliver its economic benefits in spite of new challenges such as climate change and related threats. None fine-tune None None 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:03:20_19 It takes an integrated approach covering internal and external forest policy issues and addresses the whole forest value chain, considering the important contribution that the sector can make to growth and jobs in the EU and, as I said, particularly in rural areas. Therefore, in accordance with the Council conclusions on the forest strategy, the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and stakeholders, is developing a multiannual implementation plan of the EU forest strategy, which will contain the specific actions to be carried out by the Commission and the Member States, with clearly defined outputs and a timetable for implementation. Stakeholders will also be fully involved in this implementation. This will also increase the synergy between the work done by different Commission services for the implementation of the strategy, and it would facilitate stocktaking. So the timing of the initiative is very good and the Commission will carefully consider this Parliament report in the preparation of the multiannual implementation plan of the EU Forest Strategy. it takes an integrated approach covering internal and external forest policy issues and addresses the whole forest value chain considering the important contribution that the sector can make to growth and jobs in the eu and as i said particularly in rural areas. therefore in accordance with the council conclusions on the forest strategy the commission in cooperation with the member states and stakeholders is developing a multiannual implementation plan of the eu forest strategy which will contain the specific actions to be carried out by the commission and the member states with clearly defined outputs and a timetable for implementation. stakeholders will also be fully involved in this implementation. this will also increase the synergy between the work done by different commission services for the implementation of the strategy and it would facilitate stocktaking. so the timing of the initiative is very good and the commission will carefully consider this parliament report in the preparation of the multiannual implementation plan of the eu forest strategy. None fine-tune [['LAW', 1064, 18], ['ORG', 981, 10], ['LAW', 471, 18], ['ORG', 300, 7], ['GPE', 218, 2]] [['LAW', 1054, 18], ['ORG', 971, 10], ['LAW', 464, 18], ['ORG', 296, 7], ['GPE', 217, 2]] 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:03:20_17 When you look at the strategy itself, the basic aim is to establish a framework for forest based actions and support for sustainable forest management, based on the coordination of the different forest policies in Member States and of EU policies and initiatives relative to forestry and related forest based sector activities. when you look at the strategy itself the basic aim is to establish a framework for forest based actions and support for sustainable forest management based on the coordination of the different forest policies in member states and of eu policies and initiatives relative to forestry and related forest based sector activities. None fine-tune [['GPE', 235, 2]] [['GPE', 233, 2]] 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:03:20_10 For example, the strategy addresses the issue of growth and jobs, not only in forestry but across the forest based sector. for example the strategy addresses the issue of growth and jobs not only in forestry but across the forest based sector. None fine-tune None None 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:03:20_18 The strategy provides a holistic approach to forest management, it covers the economic, social and environmental benefits of forests. the strategy provides a holistic approach to forest management it covers the economic social and environmental benefits of forests. None fine-tune None None 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:03:20_14 But this is not all. The strategy also relates to climate change as it contributes largely to both climate mitigation and climate adaptation. but this is not all. the strategy also relates to climate change as it contributes largely to both climate mitigation and climate adaptation. None fine-tune None None 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:03:20_5 We have common values, objectives and common concerns regarding European forests and their future. we have common values objectives and common concerns regarding european forests and their future. None fine-tune [['NORP', 64, 8]] [['NORP', 63, 8]] 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:03:20_7 Several EU policies have an impact on forests, including rural development, climate change, industry, environment, bio energy and the broader bio economy. several eu policies have an impact on forests including rural development climate change industry environment bio energy and the broader bio economy. None fine-tune [['GPE', 8, 2]] [['GPE', 8, 2]] 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:03:20_9 From a political perspective too, I would like to underline that the new forest strategy is very much in line with the political guidelines of the Juncker Commission. from a political perspective too i would like to underline that the new forest strategy is very much in line with the political guidelines of the juncker commission. None fine-tune [['ORG', 147, 18]] [['ORG', 146, 18]] 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:00:47_0 Mr President, I would like to thank Ms Köstinger very much for her report. I believe that much sustainable forest management is currently being constrained by well—meaning but overly prescriptive and bureaucratic environmental legislation, and that includes things like the EU Timber Regulation. mr president i would like to thank ms kstinger very much for her report. i believe that much sustainable forest management is currently being constrained by wellmeaning but overly prescriptive and bureaucratic environmental legislation and that includes things like the eu timber regulation. 111011 fine-tune [['LAW', 274, 20], ['PERSON', 39, 9]] [['LAW', 270, 20], ['PERSON', 38, 8]] 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:00:47_1 So I welcome the report's emphasis on the upcoming review of that regulation and a call for a new regulation that reduces unnecessary costs and reporting requirements for Europe's foresters. so i welcome the report's emphasis on the upcoming review of that regulation and a call for a new regulation that reduces unnecessary costs and reporting requirements for europe's foresters. 111011 fine-tune [['LOC', 171, 6]] [['LOC', 171, 6]] 20150427-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20150427-23:00:47_2 I do understand the need to apply the regulation to third country imports, but a blanket approach in the EU is not necessary. i do understand the need to apply the regulation to third country imports but a blanket approach in the eu is not necessary. 111011 fine-tune [['GPE', 105, 2], ['ORDINAL', 52, 5]] [['GPE', 104, 2], ['ORDINAL', 52, 5]] 20171129-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171129-19:04:32_2 Families and friends are grieving for the victims of this latest disaster, and Greece really is one of the hotspots of the effect of climate change that we see all over Europe. families and friends are grieving for the victims of this latest disaster and greece really is one of the hotspots of the effect of climate change that we see all over europe. 96734 fine-tune [['LOC', 169, 6], ['CARDINAL', 96, 3], ['GPE', 79, 6]] [['LOC', 168, 6], ['CARDINAL', 95, 3], ['GPE', 78, 6]] 20171129-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171129-19:04:32_6 The Commissioner has already outlined some of those issues. the commissioner has already outlined some of those issues. 96734 fine-tune None None 20171129-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171129-19:04:32_7 I think we should also engage in the long term to help rebuild. Apart from the lives that were lost, we also have severe damage to infrastructure and housing. i think we should also engage in the long term to help rebuild. apart from the lives that were lost we also have severe damage to infrastructure and housing. 96734 fine-tune None None 20171129-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171129-19:04:32_11 All those prevention measures will become more and more important as we see climate change progressing. all those prevention measures will become more and more important as we see climate change progressing. 96734 fine-tune None None 20171129-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171129-19:04:32_13 So we need to get smart. so we need to get smart. 96734 fine-tune None None 20171129-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171129-19:04:32_14 We need to make sure that people are not harmed, that no damage is done by the catastrophe. We need to focus on prevention so that we don't have to be sorry for loss later on. we need to make sure that people are not harmed that no damage is done by the catastrophe. we need to focus on prevention so that we don't have to be sorry for loss later on. 96734 fine-tune None None 20090309-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090309-17:10:46_2 Their attacks do not command political support from the people of Northern Ireland. their attacks do not command political support from the people of northern ireland. 28114 fine-tune [['GPE', 66, 16]] [['GPE', 66, 16]] 20090309-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090309-17:11:51_3 I wish I could say that they will not succeed but, sadly, in Northern Ireland it seems that violence does pay so much so that today we have three convicted IRA terrorists as government ministers, and our joint first minister McGuinness i wish i could say that they will not succeed but sadly in northern ireland it seems that violence does pay so much so that today we have three convicted ira terrorists as government ministers and our joint first minister mcguinness 28512 fine-tune [['PERSON', 225, 10], ['ORG', 156, 3], ['CARDINAL', 140, 5], ['DATE', 126, 5], ['GPE', 61, 16]] [['PERSON', 222, 10], ['ORG', 154, 3], ['CARDINAL', 138, 5], ['DATE', 124, 5], ['GPE', 59, 16]] 20090309-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090309-17:11:51_5 He is no better than or different to the Antrim terrorists who stood over the dying soldiers and pumped more bullets into their bodies. he is no better than or different to the antrim terrorists who stood over the dying soldiers and pumped more bullets into their bodies. 28512 fine-tune [['GPE', 41, 6]] [['GPE', 41, 6]] 20090309-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090309-17:11:51_1 It is appreciated in Northern Ireland that you should, at this time, think of those who mourn in that regard. it is appreciated in northern ireland that you should at this time think of those who mourn in that regard. 28512 fine-tune [['GPE', 21, 16]] [['GPE', 21, 16]] 20090309-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090309-17:11:51_0 Mr President, thank you for your words of condolence on behalf of our British soldiers who lost their lives on Saturday evening. mr president thank you for your words of condolence on behalf of our british soldiers who lost their lives on saturday evening. 28512 fine-tune [['TIME', 111, 16], ['NORP', 70, 7]] [['TIME', 110, 16], ['NORP', 69, 7]] 20090309-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090309-17:11:51_2 Those who murdered the two soldiers seek political advance through the path of violence. those who murdered the two soldiers seek political advance through the path of violence. 28512 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 23, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 23, 3]] 20090309-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090309-17:11:51_4 is someone who Peter Robinson at a time when he opposed terrorists in government said had personally murdered at least 12 soldiers. is someone who peter robinson at a time when he opposed terrorists in government said had personally murdered at least twelve soldiers. 28512 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 119, 2], ['PERSON', 15, 14]] [['CARDINAL', 119, 6], ['PERSON', 15, 14]] 20090309-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090309-17:08:23_0 Mr President, on Saturday night in Northern Ireland we were all I think, like everyone very shocked two young soldiers brutally murdered in cold blood. mr president on saturday night in northern ireland we were all i think like everyone very shocked two young soldiers brutally murdered in cold blood. 1318 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 100, 3], ['GPE', 35, 16], ['TIME', 17, 14]] [['CARDINAL', 98, 3], ['GPE', 34, 16], ['TIME', 16, 14]] 20090309-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090309-17:08:23_9 But I have to say this they can never succeed they cannot win because it is the democratic process in Northern Ireland that has spoken, and that must win. but i have to say this they can never succeed they cannot win because it is the democratic process in northern ireland that has spoken and that must win. 1318 fine-tune [['GPE', 102, 16]] [['GPE', 102, 16]] 20090309-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090309-17:08:23_5 Our thoughts can only go out to them today as they were cut down in the prime of life. our thoughts can only go out to them today as they were cut down in the prime of life. 1318 fine-tune [['DATE', 37, 5]] [['DATE', 37, 5]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:37:23_1 Let me first start with the question of whether Europe acted quickly. let me first start with the question of whether europe acted quickly. None fine-tune [['LOC', 48, 6]] [['LOC', 48, 6]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:37:23_3 We were the first to bring financial support and to send our own staff our own doctors are there risking their lives to mobilise attention to this epidemic. we were the first to bring financial support and to send our own staff our own doctors are there risking their lives to mobilise attention to this epidemic. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 12, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 12, 5]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:37:23_31 The answer is no, and this is why we have to make every effort possible to fight Ebola at origin, now, and do it in the most aggressive way we the answer is no and this is why we have to make every effort possible to fight ebola at origin now and do it in the most aggressive way we None fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:37:23_28 At the moment, there is very aggressive deployment of all that has been developed in terms of vaccines and treatment so that we can provide help to people who are infected. at the moment there is very aggressive deployment of all that has been developed in terms of vaccines and treatment so that we can provide help to people who are infected. None fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:37:23_11 I want to praise our Member States because in the last weeks we have seen a surge in reaction from them just to give you some examples, Austria with protective equipment, Italy with a field hospital, i want to praise our member states because in the last weeks we have seen a surge in reaction from them just to give you some examples austria with protective equipment italy with a field hospital None fine-tune [['GPE', 171, 5], ['GPE', 136, 7], ['DATE', 46, 14]] [['GPE', 169, 5], ['GPE', 135, 7], ['DATE', 46, 14]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:37:23_33 I could not agree more that coordination saves lives. i could not agree more that coordination saves lives. None fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:37:23_26 fight, the bigger the risk of this virus mutating. fight the bigger the risk of this virus mutating. None fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:37:23_19 Well, it is through the handling of infected chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys, porcupines, but at the moment we are not seeing it as a danger for the rest of the world because we are not seeing that kind of movement of products. Also well it is through the handling of infected chimpanzees gorillas monkeys porcupines but at the moment we are not seeing it as a danger for the rest of the world because we are not seeing that kind of movement of products. also None fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:37:23_21 us. And also a very direct question is the opening up of travel a risk for Europe? us. and also a very direct question is the opening up of travel a risk for europe? None fine-tune [['LOC', 75, 6]] [['LOC', 75, 6]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:37:23_29 But let us be very fair and straight on that quantities are limited. but let us be very fair and straight on that quantities are limited. None fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:37:23_30 So can we help everybody who needs help today? so can we help everybody who needs help today? None fine-tune [['DATE', 40, 5]] [['DATE', 40, 5]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:37:23_6 We have to act in a coordinated manner. Already in August, together with the World Health Organisation, we approached our Member States by activating the Civil Protection Mechanism asking for we have to act in a coordinated manner. already in august together with the world health organisation we approached our member states by activating the civil protection mechanism asking for None fine-tune [['LAW', 154, 26], ['ORG', 77, 25], ['DATE', 51, 6]] [['LAW', 152, 26], ['ORG', 76, 25], ['DATE', 51, 6]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:37:23_8 Very often we in the humanitarian community are like the canary in the mine. We feel trouble and we sense danger before the rest of the world understands the magnitude of this danger. very often we in the humanitarian community are like the canary in the mine. we feel trouble and we sense danger before the rest of the world understands the magnitude of this danger. None fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:22:11_4 On the epidemic itself it is unprecedented in two ways. on the epidemic itself it is unprecedented in two ways. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 46, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 46, 3]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:22:11_0 Mr President, we have heard a very comprehensive presentation from the Council. mr president we have heard a very comprehensive presentation from the council. None fine-tune [['ORG', 71, 7]] [['ORG', 70, 7]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:22:11_19 we are talking about an impact on their economies and their societies that is quite dramatic. we are talking about an impact on their economies and their societies that is quite dramatic. None fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:22:11_8 Secondly, at no time before has an Ebola epidemic lasted so long, and it is not yet contained. So we are in a very unusual and very dramatic situation. secondly at no time before has an ebola epidemic lasted so long and it is not yet contained. so we are in a very unusual and very dramatic situation. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:22:11_18 We are not talking anymore just about a health emergency in the three countries we are not talking anymore just about a health emergency in the three countries; None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 64, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 64, 5]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:22:11_25 Of course we are mobilising money. of course we are mobilising money. None fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:22:11_23 We are very constrained in terms of personnel, equipment and transport. we are very constrained in terms of personnel equipment and transport. None fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:22:11_14 Secondly, we may not be able to protect other countries in the region from the spread of the epidemic. secondly we may not be able to protect other countries in the region from the spread of the epidemic. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:53:32_8 it is not only eu twenty eight but it is a very significant part for the uk and i think we should support our science and research community and get the money out to where it can make a difference. 96949 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 73, 2], ['LOC', 15, 15]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:53:32_2 In answer to the second question about Italian researchers, again I cannot speak for Italian researchers. in answer to the second question about italian researchers again i cannot speak for italian researchers. 96949 fine-tune [['NORP', 85, 7], ['NORP', 39, 7], ['ORDINAL', 17, 6]] [['NORP', 84, 7], ['NORP', 39, 7], ['ORDINAL', 17, 6]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:53:32_3 The UK research community is one of the leaders in trying to solve and help find solutions for infectious diseases that unless cured at source are putting increased risks back on our own communities at home, for example drug resistant TB, which is back in parts of Europe. the uk research community is one of the leaders in trying to solve and help find solutions for infectious diseases that unless cured at source are putting increased risks back on our own communities at home for example drug resistant tb which is back in parts of europe. 96949 fine-tune [['LOC', 265, 6], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['LOC', 263, 6], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:50:06_3 No one can find cures to Ebola by themselves but this programme enables African partners to work with our own national researchers, both charitably funded researchers and private companies like Glaxo Smith Kline which, I understand, may have the most advanced potential vaccine for Ebola. no one can find cures to ebola by themselves but this programme enables african partners to work with our own national researchers both charitably funded researchers and private companies like glaxo smith kline which i understand may have the most advanced potential vaccine for ebola. 96949 fine-tune [['ORG', 194, 17], ['NORP', 72, 7]] [['ORG', 193, 17], ['NORP', 72, 7]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:50:06_8 Let us put it to good use and get it to the scientists right now. let us put it to good use and get it to the scientists right now. 96949 fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:50:06_2 I understand that the Commission is looking to fast track some of this money into researching anti viral drugs and vaccines for Ebola, and I hope that colleagues will support this. i understand that the commission is looking to fast track some of this money into researching anti viral drugs and vaccines for ebola and i hope that colleagues will support this. 96949 fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:32:33_12 How do we make sure that this time we do the research and continue it when the headlines disappear, when hopefully we get the disease under control? how do we make sure that this time we do the research and continue it when the headlines disappear when hopefully we get the disease under control? 2327 fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:32:33_8 We have to get the emergency under control but, once that is done, we need to reflect on the long term. we have to get the emergency under control but once that is done we need to reflect on the long term. 2327 fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:32:33_10 Why have more people died in this epidemic than have died since the disease was first identified about forty years ago? why have more people died in this epidemic than have died since the disease was first identified about forty years ago? 2327 fine-tune [['DATE', 103, 15]] [['DATE', 103, 15]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:32:33_16 they have gone in under very difficult conditions. they have gone in under very difficult conditions. 2327 fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:32:33_11 Why is it that vaccines and treatments have been looked at for many years but we have not had the results we need? why is it that vaccines and treatments have been looked at for many years but we have not had the results we need? 2327 fine-tune [['DATE', 63, 10]] [['DATE', 63, 10]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:32:33_17 As the Commissioner said, we need to strengthen the health systems in those countries and, if we make that commitment to strengthen them, it is a good investment for European citizens, because ultimately it will protect us at home as well. as the commissioner said we need to strengthen the health systems in those countries and if we make that commitment to strengthen them it is a good investment for european citizens because ultimately it will protect us at home as well. 2327 fine-tune [['NORP', 166, 8]] [['NORP', 163, 8]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:32:33_9 It is pretty clear that we have all been slow off the mark, and we need to be asking ourselves why is it that this epidemic is far more serious than ever before? it is pretty clear that we have all been slow off the mark and we need to be asking ourselves why is it that this epidemic is far more serious than ever before? 2327 fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:12:42_1 We need to prevent future outbreaks. we need to prevent future outbreaks. 96955 fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:12:42_2 We must boost efforts to develop treatments for Ebola and other deadly diseases. Too often these diseases are ignored by pharmaceutical companies. we must boost efforts to develop treatments for ebola and other deadly diseases. too often these diseases are ignored by pharmaceutical companies. 96955 fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:12:42_3 They cannot make money from them. they cannot make money from them. 96955 fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:12:42_4 That is why we must invest public money. that is why we must invest public money. 96955 fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:12:42_6 Today they have launched human clinical trials. today they have launched human clinical trials. 96955 fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 5]] [['DATE', 0, 5]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:12:42_7 This was only possible because they have the expertise through EU supported research. this was only possible because they have the expertise through eu supported research. 96955 fine-tune [['GPE', 63, 2]] [['GPE', 63, 2]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:12:42_8 Funding for this kind of research is vital. funding for this kind of research is vital. 96955 fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:12:42_9 Global epidemics need to be contained quickly. We can only learn to do that through research. global epidemics need to be contained quickly. we can only learn to do that through research. 96955 fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:30:59_0 Mr President, as we have watched this horrifying disease unfold and the problems get worse and worse, I think we can all unite in saying how awful the situation is and how we salute the health workers who are there. I think it is absolutely crucial that at this time the politicians give direct answers, are honest, straightforward and take effective measures, and that all of us get behind the people who are trying to deal with this terrible problem. mr president as we have watched this horrifying disease unfold and the problems get worse and worse i think we can all unite in saying how awful the situation is and how we salute the health workers who are there. i think it is absolutely crucial that at this time the politicians give direct answers are honest straightforward and take effective measures and that all of us get behind the people who are trying to deal with this terrible problem. 124951 fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-16:30:59_1 I think that more than anything we should all be united in sending our prayers, our best wishes and all our hopes to those who are suffering from this awful thing at this terrible time, and all our hopes are with them that they can come through this. i think that more than anything we should all be united in sending our prayers our best wishes and all our hopes to those who are suffering from this awful thing at this terrible time and all our hopes are with them that they can come through this. 124951 fine-tune None None 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:34:58_2 I think we need to do that we need to contain the problem and get the European and African Unions involved in that containment programme. i think we need to do that we need to contain the problem and get the european and african unions involved in that containment programme. 4556 fine-tune [['ORG', 83, 14], ['GPE', 70, 8]] [['ORG', 83, 14], ['GPE', 70, 8]] 20140917-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140917-15:34:58_7 I also want to ask the Commissioner if there is a vaccine or if there is something going on in the United States. i also want to ask the commissioner if there is a vaccine or if there is something going on in the united states. 4556 fine-tune [['GPE', 99, 13]] [['GPE', 99, 13]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:21:02_2 There are also suggestions that EU funding in the future will be contingent upon national acceptance of the European Public Prosecutor's Office and that non eurozone members will have to adopt the single currency. there are also suggestions that eu funding in the future will be contingent upon national acceptance of the european public prosecutor's office and that non eurozone members will have to adopt the single currency. 124939 fine-tune [['LOC', 157, 8], ['ORG', 108, 35], ['GPE', 32, 2]] [['LOC', 157, 8], ['ORG', 108, 35], ['GPE', 32, 2]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:21:02_1 it has announced its intention to speed up the capital markets union. it has increased the size of the juncker fund by a staggering eur one hundred and eighty five billion and announced the formation of a common defence fund. 124939 fine-tune [] [['MONEY', 132, 39]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:21:02_5 I would suggest and ask the EU to very, very seriously consider whether some of the announcements that they have made and the demands that are now being placed on Member States will actually be counterproductive to what they want to do in terms of stopping populism. i would suggest and ask the eu to very very seriously consider whether some of the announcements that they have made and the demands that are now being placed on member states will actually be counterproductive to what they want to do in terms of stopping populism. 124939 fine-tune [['GPE', 28, 2]] [['GPE', 28, 2]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:44:46_9 On terrorism we also urgently need answers, but I do not think that your recipe of simply collecting more and more data is going to do it. on terrorism we also urgently need answers but i do not think that your recipe of simply collecting more and more data is going to do it. 96734 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:44:46_12 And yes, of course we need to prosecute those who pose a real threat to us and our way of life absolutely but we also need to look further into the root causes of radicalisation so that fewer people become a threat to our security and to our freedom. and yes of course we need to prosecute those who pose a real threat to us and our way of life absolutely but we also need to look further into the root causes of radicalisation so that fewer people become a threat to our security and to our freedom. 96734 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:44:46_7 But rather than doing that and wasting a lot of money, we should make pooling and sharing the rule, and not the exception. but rather than doing that and wasting a lot of money we should make pooling and sharing the rule and not the exception. 96734 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:44:46_1 I think it is super disappointing that the Council has dropped any progress on the issue of solidarity from the agenda, and I am afraid that if you cannot even solve that task, then I really have a hard time imagining how there can be progress in other areas at least not in a way that will be satisfactory. I think the reason for that is that i think it is super disappointing that the council has dropped any progress on the issue of solidarity from the agenda and i am afraid that if you cannot even solve that task then i really have a hard time imagining how there can be progress in other areas at least not in a way that will be satisfactory. i think the reason for that is that 96734 fine-tune [['ORG', 43, 7]] [['ORG', 43, 7]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:44:46_11 We need to strengthen the exchange of data on actual suspects and unknown risk persons, so that the tools that we already have today actually serve the security of our citizens. we need to strengthen the exchange of data on actual suspects and unknown risk persons so that the tools that we already have today actually serve the security of our citizens. 96734 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:44:46_4 Your answer to conflicts and violence worldwide is just to push for more military spending. your answer to conflicts and violence worldwide is just to push for more military spending. 96734 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:44:46_2 for solving problems you would actually need to tackle their root causes. You would have to look at the root cause for why people have to flee, and do something about that. for solving problems you would actually need to tackle their root causes. you would have to look at the root cause for why people have to flee and do something about that. 96734 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:44:46_6 but i do not really think that that particular industry really needs that extra bit of help but what we are actually doing here or what we would be doing here is actually to make a twenty ninth or twenty eighth sort of defence policy. 96734 fine-tune [] [['ORDINAL', 197, 13], ['ORDINAL', 181, 12]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:44:46_8 This sort of cooperation could actually save us something like EUR 100 billion every year money that is actually urgently needed to tackle all the root causes of conflicts, for example, in the world. this sort of cooperation could actually save us something like eur one hundred billion every year money that is actually urgently needed to tackle all the root causes of conflicts for example in the world. 96734 fine-tune [['MONEY', 63, 15]] [['MONEY', 63, 23]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:44:46_13 I wish the Presidency good luck with their discussions, and I hope that it will defy my low expectations and actually dare to look into the root causes and come up with solutions that actually solve something. i wish the presidency good luck with their discussions and i hope that it will defy my low expectations and actually dare to look into the root causes and come up with solutions that actually solve something. 96734 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:55:43_8 We need to make sure that the upcoming pillar of social rights will prepare the labour market in Europe to provide better jobs, particularly for young people, and we need to make sure that our eurozone will start working for real convergence. we need to make sure that the upcoming pillar of social rights will prepare the labour market in europe to provide better jobs particularly for young people and we need to make sure that our eurozone will start working for real convergence. 124737 fine-tune [['LOC', 193, 8], ['LOC', 97, 6]] [['LOC', 191, 8], ['LOC', 97, 6]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:55:43_6 There is a lot of hard work to be done. there is a lot of hard work to be done. 124737 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:55:43_4 We also need to be prepared to open a new generation of trade agreements, pushing for sustainable development all over the world. we also need to be prepared to open a new generation of trade agreements pushing for sustainable development all over the world. 124737 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:55:43_2 worldwide, starting with Africa. worldwide starting with africa. 124737 fine-tune [['LOC', 25, 6]] [['LOC', 24, 6]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:55:43_5 At the same time, we also need to build much more powerful instruments to cope with citizens' concerns. at the same time we also need to build much more powerful instruments to cope with citizens' concerns. 124737 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:55:43_7 We have just now the revision of the European Fund for Strategic Investments and we need to make sure that this fund will become more powerful, pushing for real, additional, strategic investment projects. we have just now the revision of the european fund for strategic investments and we need to make sure that this fund will become more powerful pushing for real additional strategic investment projects. 124737 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:55:43_1 So the defence package just presented by the Commission is certainly a very important move, and we need to be prepared to have that discussion about the package, but we know that lasting peace also depends a lot on permanent systemic action for development so the defence package just presented by the commission is certainly a very important move and we need to be prepared to have that discussion about the package but we know that lasting peace also depends a lot on permanent systemic action for development 124737 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:23:19_2 Theresa May gambled and she lost, and the country is deeply divided. theresa may gambled and she lost and the country is deeply divided. 28229 fine-tune [['PERSON', 0, 11]] [['PERSON', 0, 11]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:23:19_10 It is now time to act. it is now time to act. 28229 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:23:19_16 We have to protect our borders. we have to protect our borders. 28229 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:23:19_18 Now we can go a step further. now we can go a step further. 28229 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:31:25_5 But the UK Government expects to begin negotiations later this month, for we have kept you waiting long enough. but the uk government expects to begin negotiations later this month for we have kept you waiting long enough. 33569 fine-tune [['DATE', 52, 16], ['GPE', 8, 2]] [['DATE', 52, 16], ['GPE', 8, 2]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:31:25_15 Because while the deal with Turkey appears to be holding for now, the Council must seek consensus from all Member States to effectively tackle the migrant crisis, in case that agreement breaks down, by getting the basics right processing asylum applications quickly and efficiently, returning those who do not qualify to their country of origin, agreeing clear criteria for qualification, based on the Geneva Convention because while the deal with turkey appears to be holding for now the council must seek consensus from all member states to effectively tackle the migrant crisis in case that agreement breaks down by getting the basics right processing asylum applications quickly and efficiently returning those who do not qualify to their country of origin agreeing clear criteria for qualification based on the geneva convention 33569 fine-tune [['LAW', 402, 17], ['ORG', 70, 7], ['GPE', 28, 6]] [['LAW', 396, 17], ['ORG', 69, 7], ['GPE', 28, 6]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:31:25_9 We may be divided on our politics but we are united in not wanting to allow the terrorists to win. we may be divided on our politics but we are united in not wanting to allow the terrorists to win. 33569 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:31:25_17 Our discussions on the challenges will continue way beyond this Summit and future ones, but how many times do we have to discuss them before our voters see real progress? our discussions on the challenges will continue way beyond this summit and future ones but how many times do we have to discuss them before our voters see real progress? 33569 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:31:25_11 At the international level military cooperation without undermining NATO, better data sharing between national law enforcement agencies at the international level military cooperation without undermining nato better data sharing between national law enforcement agencies; 33569 fine-tune [['ORG', 68, 4]] [['ORG', 68, 4]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:31:25_19 While others will call for more agencies, the ECR Group calls for more action and while others will call for further political integration, the ECR Group calls for political cooperation for a reformed EU which does less, but does it better. while others will call for more agencies the ecr group calls for more action and while others will call for further political integration the ecr group calls for political cooperation for a reformed eu which does less but does it better. 33569 fine-tune [['GPE', 201, 2], ['ORG', 144, 9], ['ORG', 46, 9]] [['GPE', 199, 2], ['ORG', 142, 9], ['ORG', 45, 9]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:31:25_7 Now if that means addressing concerns over civil liberties while drafting new laws to tackle the threat of terrorism, to my mind a wider coalition is not necessarily a bad thing. now if that means addressing concerns over civil liberties while drafting new laws to tackle the threat of terrorism to my mind a wider coalition is not necessarily a bad thing. 33569 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:31:25_1 Topics we have discussed before and no doubt topics that we will discuss again topics we have discussed before and no doubt topics that we will discuss again; 33569 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:31:25_18 While others will call for new rules, the ECR Group calls for the EU to make what we already have work better. while others will call for new rules the ecr group calls for the eu to make what we already have work better. 33569 fine-tune [['GPE', 66, 2], ['ORG', 42, 9]] [['GPE', 65, 2], ['ORG', 41, 9]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:31:25_8 Can I also take this opportunity to thank colleagues from across the political spectrum for their messages of condolences and solidarity after the recent terrorist attacks in both Manchester and my home city of London. can i also take this opportunity to thank colleagues from across the political spectrum for their messages of condolences and solidarity after the recent terrorist attacks in both manchester and my home city of london. 33569 fine-tune [['GPE', 211, 6], ['GPE', 180, 10]] [['GPE', 211, 6], ['GPE', 180, 10]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:31:25_16 and by not continuing to pursue a struggling relocation scheme without the full support of all Member States. and by not continuing to pursue a struggling relocation scheme without the full support of all member states. 33569 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:31:25_10 I hope the Council will understand the importance of tackling terrorism at different levels. i hope the council will understand the importance of tackling terrorism at different levels. 33569 fine-tune [['ORG', 11, 7]] [['ORG', 11, 7]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:31:25_14 But security is just one of the issues facing us. The migration crisis continues as does the EU Turkey deal, and the ECR believes that the EU should focus on a new relationship based not on the false promise of membership, but on an honest relationship based on cooperation. but security is just one of the issues facing us. the migration crisis continues as does the eu turkey deal and the ecr believes that the eu should focus on a new relationship based not on the false promise of membership but on an honest relationship based on cooperation. 33569 fine-tune [['GPE', 139, 2], ['ORG', 117, 3], ['GPE', 96, 6], ['GPE', 93, 2]] [['GPE', 138, 2], ['ORG', 116, 3], ['GPE', 96, 6], ['GPE', 93, 2]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:31:25_4 an election in which the conservative party lost seats but not enough to lose power and where the opposition gained seats but not enough to gain power and ended up fifty six seats behind and just as in any other country for example the netherlands at the moment the largest party will seek to form a government with support from a smaller party. 33569 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 236, 11], ['CARDINAL', 164, 9], ['ORG', 25, 18]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:31:25_2 but each time we have to ask ourselves are we any closer to solutions and real action? but each time we have to ask ourselves are we any closer to solutions and real action? 33569 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:47:29_8 There is now a big push, a big drive, for us to opt for a Norway style option, and I have to confess that your chief negotiator, Mr Barnier, is right it took Theresa May nine months to trigger Article 50, and by the time the talks start it will be nearly four months since it was triggered, so I do accept that we go into this, as a British Government, with a British Prime Minister in a very weak position. And she is caught in a bit of a pincer movement, because the political class there is now a big push a big drive for us to opt for a norway style option and i have to confess that your chief negotiator mr barnier is right it took theresa may nine months to trigger article fifty and by the time the talks start it will be nearly four months since it was triggered so i do accept that we go into this as a british government with a british prime minister in a very weak position. and she is caught in a bit of a pincer movement because the political class 4525 fine-tune [['NORP', 360, 7], ['NORP', 333, 7], ['DATE', 255, 11], ['LAW', 193, 10], ['DATE', 170, 11], ['PERSON', 158, 11], ['PERSON', 132, 7], ['GPE', 58, 6]] [['NORP', 354, 7], ['NORP', 328, 7], ['DATE', 252, 11], ['LAW', 188, 13], ['DATE', 165, 11], ['PERSON', 153, 11], ['PERSON', 128, 7], ['GPE', 56, 6]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:47:29_7 But that has not stopped a parade of former prime ministers and of former European Commissioners from lining up and attempting to get the British Government to backslide on its commitments. but that has not stopped a parade of former prime ministers and of former european commissioners from lining up and attempting to get the british government to backslide on its commitments. 4525 fine-tune [['NORP', 138, 7], ['NORP', 74, 8]] [['NORP', 138, 7], ['NORP', 74, 8]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:47:29_9 would like us to stay in the customs union and to stay in the single market, but the people have made it perfectly clear they want us to leave both of those things. would like us to stay in the customs union and to stay in the single market but the people have made it perfectly clear they want us to leave both of those things. 4525 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:47:29_3 In fact, on the morning of the general election, 70 of the British public whichever way they had voted in the referendum simply wanted the government to get on and complete and conclude Brexit. in fact on the morning of the general election seventy of the british public whichever way they had voted in the referendum simply wanted the government to get on and complete and conclude brexit. 4525 fine-tune [['EVENT', 186, 6], ['NORP', 59, 7], ['CARDINAL', 49, 2], ['EVENT', 31, 16], ['TIME', 16, 7]] [['EVENT', 189, 6], ['NORP', 62, 7], ['CARDINAL', 47, 7], ['EVENT', 30, 16], ['TIME', 15, 7]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:34:55_5 But there are five pressing questions that need to be answered on a short—term basis. but there are five pressing questions that need to be answered on a shortterm basis. 97058 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 14, 4]] [['CARDINAL', 14, 4]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:34:55_11 What is the proposal so that the Good Friday Agreement can be kept in place and that no hard border will be created between the Republic on the one hand and Northern Ireland on the other hand? what is the proposal so that the good friday agreement can be kept in place and that no hard border will be created between the republic on the one hand and northern ireland on the other hand? 97058 fine-tune [['GPE', 157, 16], ['GPE', 128, 8], ['LAW', 33, 21]] [['GPE', 157, 16], ['GPE', 128, 8], ['LAW', 33, 21]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:34:55_28 I am very grateful to the Commission for the different reflection papers that they have put on the table, but the Commission is more than a think tank. i am very grateful to the commission for the different reflection papers that they have put on the table but the commission is more than a think tank. 97058 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:34:55_35 We always say do not waste a good crisis. we always say do not waste a good crisis. 97058 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:34:55_19 So I think the time is now right for us to receive from the British side clear answers to these five questions so that these negotiations can start. so i think the time is now right for us to receive from the british side clear answers to these five questions so that these negotiations can start. 97058 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 96, 4], ['NORP', 60, 7]] [['CARDINAL', 96, 4], ['NORP', 60, 7]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:34:55_18 Because of the uncertainty that has been created. because of the uncertainty that has been created. 97058 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:34:55_8 The second question is will it be the opinion of the Tories or the position of the whole nation? Party interest or national interest? the second question is will it be the opinion of the tories or the position of the whole nation? party interest or national interest? 97058 fine-tune [['NORP', 53, 6], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] [['NORP', 53, 6], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:34:55_29 I think the moment is now there, when we start these Brexit talks, to have also legislative proposals on the reform of the European Union, on defence as you have done and on economic and monetary union. i think the moment is now there when we start these brexit talks to have also legislative proposals on the reform of the european union on defence as you have done and on economic and monetary union. 97058 fine-tune [['GPE', 123, 14], ['EVENT', 53, 6]] [['GPE', 121, 14], ['EVENT', 52, 6]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:34:55_34 That is the moment to go forward. that is the moment to go forward. 97058 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:34:55_4 but then six hours later there is no deal and they are still discussing it. but then six hours later there is no deal and they are still discussing it. 97058 fine-tune [['TIME', 9, 9]] [['TIME', 9, 9]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-09:07:51_1 negotiations. Furthermore, in the light of recent developments, the European Council will return to trade policy. Leaders are expected to reaffirm the EU strong commitment to our trade policy. They will also discuss how the EU can make sure trade remains free and fair for all. To conclude, I would like to mention two other important topics. First, leaders will show their strong and continued support to the Paris Agreement on climate change. This is an important point, and we will discuss this here later on in the morning and I think that we should expect some strong language negotiations. furthermore in the light of recent developments the european council will return to trade policy. leaders are expected to reaffirm the eu strong commitment to our trade policy. they will also discuss how the eu can make sure trade remains free and fair for all. to conclude i would like to mention two other important topics. first leaders will show their strong and continued support to the paris agreement on climate change. this is an important point and we will discuss this here later on in the morning and i think that we should expect some strong language None fine-tune [['LAW', 410, 15], ['ORDINAL', 343, 5], ['GPE', 224, 2], ['GPE', 151, 2], ['ORG', 68, 16]] [['LAW', 406, 15], ['ORDINAL', 340, 5], ['GPE', 222, 2], ['GPE', 149, 2], ['ORG', 66, 16]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:16:58_0 Mr President, at next week's Council there will be a new Irish face around the table and a new face of Ireland, perhaps. mr president at next week's council there will be a new irish face around the table and a new face of ireland perhaps. 28115 fine-tune [['GPE', 103, 7], ['NORP', 57, 5], ['EVENT', 29, 7], ['DATE', 17, 9]] [['GPE', 102, 7], ['NORP', 56, 5], ['EVENT', 28, 7], ['DATE', 16, 9]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:16:58_1 Today, the taoiseach Enda Kenny hands over that office to Leo Varadkar, and I take this opportunity to wish our new taoiseach, our new party leader, well in his work ahead, and also to acknowledge the great work of Enda Kenny as leader of our country in very difficult times. today the taoiseach enda kenny hands over that office to leo varadkar and i take this opportunity to wish our new taoiseach our new party leader well in his work ahead and also to acknowledge the great work of enda kenny as leader of our country in very difficult times. 28115 fine-tune [['PERSON', 215, 10], ['PERSON', 58, 12], ['PERSON', 21, 10], ['DATE', 0, 5]] [['PERSON', 210, 10], ['PERSON', 57, 12], ['PERSON', 20, 10], ['DATE', 0, 5]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:16:58_2 Yesterday there were tributes paid to him, and the most remarkable comments were the simplest and nicest ones about his sunny disposition, his optimism in dark times, and how that is so needed in politics today. yesterday there were tributes paid to him and the most remarkable comments were the simplest and nicest ones about his sunny disposition his optimism in dark times and how that is so needed in politics today. 28115 fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 9]] [['DATE', 0, 9]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:16:58_4 He spoke about the honour that he had of leading our country, and I hope that our new leader will carry that same optimistic disposition and work for a united Europe. he spoke about the honour that he had of leading our country and i hope that our new leader will carry that same optimistic disposition and work for a united europe. 28115 fine-tune [['LOC', 159, 6]] [['LOC', 158, 6]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:16:58_5 His last call was to Theresa May to warn her about a Brexit that would damage the Good Friday Agreement. his last call was to theresa may to warn her about a brexit that would damage the good friday agreement. 28115 fine-tune [['LAW', 82, 21], ['EVENT', 53, 6], ['PERSON', 21, 11]] [['LAW', 82, 21], ['EVENT', 53, 6], ['PERSON', 21, 11]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:16:58_6 We should honour his words, his commitment to peace and his commitment to Europe. we should honour his words his commitment to peace and his commitment to europe. 28115 fine-tune [['LOC', 74, 6]] [['LOC', 73, 6]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:16:58_7 I salute his work, and I wish our new leader every success. i salute his work and i wish our new leader every success. 28115 fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:22:10_1 Let me use these concluding remarks to make a more general comment. let me use these concluding remarks to make a more general comment. None fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:22:10_2 Recently, a tangible sense of unity, urgency and responsibility has been added to our actions. recently a tangible sense of unity urgency and responsibility has been added to our actions. None fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:22:10_3 This should also encourage us, Parliament and the Council to deliver results more rapidly, united by the same objective and showing that we are able to meet the challenges that the EU is facing. this should also encourage us parliament and the council to deliver results more rapidly united by the same objective and showing that we are able to meet the challenges that the eu is facing. None fine-tune [['GPE', 181, 2], ['ORG', 50, 7], ['ORG', 31, 10]] [['GPE', 179, 2], ['ORG', 49, 7], ['ORG', 30, 10]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:22:10_4 The Presidency needs your ideas and your energy. the presidency needs your ideas and your energy. None fine-tune None None 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:22:10_5 It needs your flexibility and your sense of responsibility to deliver on the guidance provided by the European Council. it needs your flexibility and your sense of responsibility to deliver on the guidance provided by the european council. None fine-tune [['ORG', 102, 16]] [['ORG', 102, 16]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:22:10_6 We have had many achievements in the past five months, but there is much more work to be done ahead of us. we have had many achievements in the past five months but there is much more work to be done ahead of us. None fine-tune [['DATE', 37, 16]] [['DATE', 37, 16]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:03:08_2 Political elitism is a doctrine of servitude, but its forces are strong, determined and well financed and it is attacking and destroying its enemies one by one. political elitism is a doctrine of servitude but its forces are strong determined and well financed and it is attacking and destroying its enemies one by one. 124966 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 156, 3], ['CARDINAL', 149, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 154, 3], ['CARDINAL', 147, 3]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:03:08_5 they attacked and removed the voices of resistance from our radio and TV stations. They attack and abuse the President who was elected in the United States of America, yet celebrate the globalist placeman they installed in France. they attacked and removed the voices of resistance from our radio and tv stations. they attack and abuse the president who was elected in the united states of america yet celebrate the globalist placeman they installed in france. 124966 fine-tune [['GPE', 223, 6], ['GPE', 142, 24]] [['GPE', 222, 6], ['GPE', 142, 24]] 20170614-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170614-10:03:08_6 Those who love freedom patriots, Democrats, Brexiteers, must say no more. We must regroup and return fire. those who love freedom patriots democrats brexiteers must say no more. we must regroup and return fire. 124966 fine-tune [['NORP', 44, 10], ['NORP', 33, 9]] [['NORP', 42, 10], ['NORP', 32, 9]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:34:08_6 Yes, it is public public, but that has a spillover effect as we say that it has to be close to the market. yes it is public public but that has a spillover effect as we say that it has to be close to the market. 124706 fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:34:08_8 These, if successful, will have significant implications on the living conditions in that region, in those countries concerned. these if successful will have significant implications on the living conditions in that region in those countries concerned. 124706 fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:34:08_1 It took us five years to arrive at the day where we are today where we have a programme which, in my opinion, is pretty significant in that area, a programme that should lead to integration of capacities, our capabilities and abilities. it took us five years to arrive at the day where we are today where we have a programme which in my opinion is pretty significant in that area a programme that should lead to integration of capacities our capabilities and abilities. 124706 fine-tune [['DATE', 56, 5], ['DATE', 11, 10]] [['DATE', 56, 5], ['DATE', 11, 10]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:34:08_5 I am a little bit concerned that it was quite difficult to negotiate the budget for this programme it is as if we always have a difference between the ambition and the understanding that we need the means to tackle the issues at the roots, but then when we have a programme which has a solid basis, we have the difficulties to allocate the necessary financial means. But I think that the outcome is a positive one, it is something that we can build on. i am a little bit concerned that it was quite difficult to negotiate the budget for this programme it is as if we always have a difference between the ambition and the understanding that we need the means to tackle the issues at the roots but then when we have a programme which has a solid basis we have the difficulties to allocate the necessary financial means. but i think that the outcome is a positive one it is something that we can build on. 124706 fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_16 How do we solve these issues? how do we solve these issues? None fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_10 Without food and water we cannot make it. without food and water we cannot make it. None fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_21 So PRIMA will fill this critical gap. so prima will fill this critical gap. None fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_18 These challenges are border blind and are often too big to be addressed by a single country. these challenges are border blind and are often too big to be addressed by a single country. None fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_27 The Mediterranean is a destiny'. the mediterranean is a destiny'. None fine-tune [['LOC', 4, 13]] [['LOC', 4, 13]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_23 Ladies and gentlemen, I am personally invested in seeing this unique initiative succeed. ladies and gentlemen i am personally invested in seeing this unique initiative succeed. None fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_14 Water shortages have a negative impact on crop yields, so access also means the health and well being of the population. water shortages have a negative impact on crop yields so access also means the health and well being of the population. None fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_12 Water availability, and thus agricultural production, is of strategic importance for the whole Mediterranean Sea. water availability and thus agricultural production is of strategic importance for the whole mediterranean sea. None fine-tune [['LOC', 95, 17]] [['LOC', 93, 17]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_9 It is an issue because it is the biggest issue that we have in front of us as people, as human beings. it is an issue because it is the biggest issue that we have in front of us as people as human beings. None fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_7 PRIMA will seek to ensure two of people's most basic needs today food and water. prima will seek to ensure two of people's most basic needs today food and water. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 26, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 26, 3]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_1 Our modern concept of Northern and Southern Mediterranean is an artificial distinction. Proximity to this sea creates a shared heritage, and with that comes shared challenges and science and innovation must be the tools to tackle those challenges. PRIMA is recognisably the greatest achievement to date in Euro Med collaboration in research and innovation. our modern concept of northern and southern mediterranean is an artificial distinction. proximity to this sea creates a shared heritage and with that comes shared challenges; and science and innovation must be the tools to tackle those challenges. prima is recognisably the greatest achievement to date in euro med collaboration in research and innovation. None fine-tune [['ORG', 248, 5], ['LOC', 22, 35]] [['ORG', 248, 5], ['LOC', 22, 35]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_5 Today, during this debate, we need to keep in mind three things about PRIMA the what, the why and the how. today during this debate we need to keep in mind three things about prima the what the why and the how. None fine-tune [['ORG', 70, 5], ['CARDINAL', 51, 5], ['DATE', 0, 5]] [['ORG', 68, 5], ['CARDINAL', 49, 5], ['DATE', 0, 5]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_3 This cooperation would not have been possible without the personal commitment of Ms Sakorafa, and the tireless efforts of the Maltese Presidency and the hard work of the negotiation teams are a testament of this cooperation. this cooperation would not have been possible without the personal commitment of ms sakorafa and the tireless efforts of the maltese presidency and the hard work of the negotiation teams are a testament of this cooperation. None fine-tune [['NORP', 126, 7], ['PERSON', 84, 8]] [['NORP', 125, 7], ['PERSON', 84, 8]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_4 So I want to seize this opportunity, as Ms Sakorafa just did, to thank the European Parliament, and in particular the rapporteur, Ms Sofia Sakorafa, but also everyone involved in this work and this amazing team that put all the institutions working together. so i want to seize this opportunity as ms sakorafa just did to thank the european parliament and in particular the rapporteur ms sofia sakorafa but also everyone involved in this work and this amazing team that put all the institutions working together. None fine-tune [['PERSON', 133, 14], ['ORG', 75, 19], ['PERSON', 43, 8]] [['PERSON', 129, 14], ['ORG', 73, 19], ['PERSON', 42, 8]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_2 It is also an excellent example of successful cooperation between the European institutions. it is also an excellent example of successful cooperation between the european institutions. None fine-tune [['NORP', 70, 8]] [['NORP', 70, 8]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_6 First, the what. first the what. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_8 Why is this an issue for us? why is this an issue for us? None fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_15 We have to acknowledge that these issues are the root causes of migration, both within and beyond borders. we have to acknowledge that these issues are the root causes of migration both within and beyond borders. None fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_13 It means the livelihoods of rural and urban populations, and it means territorial development. it means the livelihoods of rural and urban populations and it means territorial development. None fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_22 It will bundle know how and resources to encourage long term research and innovation cooperation between the Mediterranean countries, from the North to the South. it will bundle know how and resources to encourage long term research and innovation cooperation between the mediterranean countries from the north to the south. None fine-tune [['LOC', 109, 13]] [['LOC', 109, 13]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_24 I count on you, honourable Members of Parliament, to seize this historic opportunity, and to help shape the future of the Mediterranean basin by adopting the PRIMA initiative in tomorrow's vote. i count on you honourable members of parliament to seize this historic opportunity and to help shape the future of the mediterranean basin by adopting the prima initiative in tomorrow's vote. None fine-tune [['DATE', 178, 8], ['LAW', 158, 5], ['LOC', 122, 19], ['ORG', 38, 10]] [['DATE', 175, 8], ['LAW', 155, 5], ['LOC', 119, 19], ['ORG', 37, 10]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_20 But we have to put in the means, we have to put in the resources. but we have to put in the means we have to put in the resources. None fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_19 So no effort can be spared to identify novel approaches to ensure water availability. Right now there is an insufficient level of research and innovation and investment in the region. This means a lack of innovative solutions that are adapted to the Mediterranean region's geographical needs and that are easily transferable. so no effort can be spared to identify novel approaches to ensure water availability. right now there is an insufficient level of research and innovation and investment in the region. this means a lack of innovative solutions that are adapted to the mediterranean region's geographical needs and that are easily transferable. None fine-tune [['LOC', 250, 13]] [['LOC', 250, 13]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_26 As the great Croatian writer Predrag Matvejević once said, and I quote Being Mediterranean entails more than history or geography, tradition or memory, birth right or belief. as the great croatian writer predrag matvejevi once said and i quote being mediterranean entails more than history or geography tradition or memory birth right or belief. None fine-tune [['NORP', 77, 13], ['PERSON', 29, 18], ['NORP', 13, 8]] [['NORP', 75, 13], ['PERSON', 29, 17], ['NORP', 13, 8]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_17 I think that part of that answer is exactly PRIMA. i think that part of that answer is exactly prima. None fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:22:47_11 But if you look at the Mediterranean region, with 180 million people that are considered water stressed', this water stress was brought on by changing climate patterns, but also by unsustainable resource management and demographic changes. but if you look at the mediterranean region with one hundred and eighty million people that are considered water stressed' this water stress was brought on by changing climate patterns but also by unsustainable resource management and demographic changes. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 50, 11], ['LOC', 23, 13]] [['CARDINAL', 49, 30], ['LOC', 23, 13]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:48:06_10 I thank you for that because I think that it took the effort, it took the capacity of us sitting around the table all together, but we arrived at a conclusion that is really better than what we had before. i thank you for that because i think that it took the effort it took the capacity of us sitting around the table all together but we arrived at a conclusion that is really better than what we had before. None fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:48:06_12 Mr Gambús talked also about the environmental angle of these problems, which are definitely part of our ability to solve it or not. mr gambs talked also about the environmental angle of these problems which are definitely part of our ability to solve it or not. None fine-tune [['PERSON', 3, 6]] [['PERSON', 3, 5]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:48:06_4 2050. What we talked about today was also how we can have water for everybody. two thousand and fifty what we talked about today was also how we can have water for everybody. None fine-tune [['DATE', 27, 5], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['DATE', 44, 5], ['DATE', 0, 22]] 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:48:06_6 We have to solve this, we have to create a technology, we have to have the innovation that will change for the better and that is something that we will do together. we have to solve this we have to create a technology we have to have the innovation that will change for the better and that is something that we will do together. None fine-tune None None 20170612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170612-17:48:06_8 Ms Toia talked about a project of equals which is, I think, exactly what we want with PRIMA, on this project a project of equals in between all the countries with the same rights as partners and peers. ms toia talked about a project of equals which is i think exactly what we want with prima on this project a project of equals in between all the countries with the same rights as partners and peers. None fine-tune [['PERSON', 3, 4]] [['PERSON', 3, 4]] 20111215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111215-15:55:35_2 The same manner must also be used when it investigates the alleged use of torture against the Moroccan nationals implicated in the case, and we must push in this House for there to be an independent criminal inquiry into the matter. We are aware of the challenges that Tunisia faces after holding its first free and democratic elections in this period of transition, and for this reason we believe that a reform process must be fully implemented in order to establish a stronger and lasting multi party pluralist democracy in the long term in Tunisia, and one that is based on human rights and the rule of law, with an independent judiciary and an accountable police force and, most importantly, a free media. the same manner must also be used when it investigates the alleged use of torture against the moroccan nationals implicated in the case and we must push in this house for there to be an independent criminal inquiry into the matter. we are aware of the challenges that tunisia faces after holding its first free and democratic elections in this period of transition and for this reason we believe that a reform process must be fully implemented in order to establish a stronger and lasting multi party pluralist democracy in the long term in tunisia and one that is based on human rights and the rule of law with an independent judiciary and an accountable police force and most importantly a free media. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 543, 7], ['ORDINAL', 301, 5], ['GPE', 269, 7], ['NORP', 94, 8]] [['GPE', 541, 7], ['ORDINAL', 300, 5], ['GPE', 268, 7], ['NORP', 94, 8]] 20111215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111215-15:55:35_6 Tunisia has traditionally prided itself on sharing EU common values in building a modern secular society. tunisia has traditionally prided itself on sharing eu common values in building a modern secular society. 4521 fine-tune [['GPE', 51, 2], ['GPE', 0, 7]] [['GPE', 51, 2], ['GPE', 0, 7]] 20111215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111215-15:55:35_1 In the light of this recent commitment we must urge the Tunisian Government to do all it can to make sure that the authorities deal properly with the case brought forward by Zakaria Bouguira in a transparent manner and in line with the law. in the light of this recent commitment we must urge the tunisian government to do all it can to make sure that the authorities deal properly with the case brought forward by zakaria bouguira in a transparent manner and in line with the law. 4521 fine-tune [['PERSON', 174, 16], ['NORP', 56, 8]] [['PERSON', 174, 16], ['NORP', 56, 8]] 20111215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111215-15:55:35_5 As such, we call on the Tunisian authorities to carry on reforming the security forces and ending any climate of impunity. as such we call on the tunisian authorities to carry on reforming the security forces and ending any climate of impunity. 4521 fine-tune [['NORP', 24, 8]] [['NORP', 23, 8]] 20111215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111215-16:00:28_3 Tunisia should do away with these Ben Ali style practices and oppression. tunisia should do away with these ben ali style practices and oppression. 96945 fine-tune [['PERSON', 34, 7], ['GPE', 0, 7]] [['PERSON', 34, 7], ['GPE', 0, 7]] 20111215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111215-16:00:28_5 They can be used to enable free speech, freedom of the press and access to information and, as this case shows, the documentation of human rights violations. they can be used to enable free speech freedom of the press and access to information and as this case shows the documentation of human rights violations. 96945 fine-tune None None 20111215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111215-16:00:28_1 intended and is intended to support those who continue on the long, difficult path of transition and the struggle towards free and just societies. intended and is intended to support those who continue on the long difficult path of transition and the struggle towards free and just societies. 96945 fine-tune None None 20111215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111215-16:00:28_4 Besides respect for human rights, the rule of law and good governance, we are specifically concerned with the role that technologies can play. besides respect for human rights the rule of law and good governance we are specifically concerned with the role that technologies can play. 96945 fine-tune None None 20111215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111215-16:15:08_1 We are in contact with his family, and the case has been formally raised with the competent authorities the Minister of the Interior and the Minister of Justice. A judicial procedure has finally been opened, and we will follow its development. More generally, this case shows the urgency for Tunisia to move more resolutely towards democratic transition we are in contact with his family and the case has been formally raised with the competent authorities the minister of the interior and the minister of justice. a judicial procedure has finally been opened and we will follow its development. more generally this case shows the urgency for tunisia to move more resolutely towards democratic transition None fine-tune [['GPE', 292, 7]] [['GPE', 289, 7]] 20111215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111215-16:15:08_2 and ensure the independence of the judiciary, a proper reform of the security sector, freedom of the media and better democratic governance. and ensure the independence of the judiciary a proper reform of the security sector freedom of the media and better democratic governance. None fine-tune None None 20111215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111215-16:15:08_3 At the political level, the EU has expressed to the Tunisian authorities its willingness to support democratic reforms and will continue to do so in the future. at the political level the eu has expressed to the tunisian authorities its willingness to support democratic reforms and will continue to do so in the future. None fine-tune [['NORP', 52, 8], ['GPE', 28, 2]] [['NORP', 51, 8], ['GPE', 27, 2]] 20111215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111215-16:15:08_4 We are also determined to translate these political commitments into concrete cooperation activities. we are also determined to translate these political commitments into concrete cooperation activities. None fine-tune None None 20111215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111215-16:15:08_6 In addition, in response to a request from the Minister for the Interior, we are currently discussing the possibility of a peer review of the security sector as a first step towards increased dialogue and cooperation in this very sensitive sector. in addition in response to a request from the minister for the interior we are currently discussing the possibility of a peer review of the security sector as a first step towards increased dialogue and cooperation in this very sensitive sector. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 163, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 161, 5]] 20111215-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111215-16:15:08_9 As experience has shown, in order to succeed, a democratic transition needs strong political will from the authorities but also an effective and organised civil society. as experience has shown in order to succeed a democratic transition needs strong political will from the authorities but also an effective and organised civil society. None fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:08:20_9 we need to recognise this. we need to recognise this. 124737 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:08:20_3 This means that we should have, from now on, more time to reduce public deficits we should have more room to make public and private investments we should have better coordination of economic policies to sustain demand, this means that we should have from now on more time to reduce public deficits; we should have more room to make public and private investments; we should have better coordination of economic policies to sustain demand 124737 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:08:20_2 but growth, investment and job creation. but growth investment and job creation. 124737 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:08:20_4 and we should adopt another approach to reforms. and we should adopt another approach to reforms. 124737 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:08:20_6 We need reforms to create more added values, to create more and better jobs, and to create a new kind of global competitiveness for Europe. we need reforms to create more added values to create more and better jobs and to create a new kind of global competitiveness for europe. 124737 fine-tune [['LOC', 132, 6]] [['LOC', 130, 6]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:43:21_7 We need capital markets that are liquid all over the European Union. we need capital markets that are liquid all over the european union. 28124 fine-tune [['GPE', 53, 14]] [['GPE', 53, 14]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:43:21_1 This is the most fundamental task for the European Union to preserve and defend peace. this is the most fundamental task for the european union to preserve and defend peace. 28124 fine-tune [['GPE', 42, 14]] [['GPE', 42, 14]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:43:21_5 That means that we need to fight red tape, to use the new opportunities of having a Vice President of the Commission responsible for better regulation and fighting bureaucracy. that means that we need to fight red tape to use the new opportunities of having a vice president of the commission responsible for better regulation and fighting bureaucracy. 28124 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:43:21_4 Secondly, we need to attract investment into the European Union. secondly we need to attract investment into the european union. 28124 fine-tune [['GPE', 49, 14], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['GPE', 48, 14], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:43:21_2 The aggression we see today from Russia is a threat to the peace order of today. the aggression we see today from russia is a threat to the peace order of today. 28124 fine-tune [['GPE', 33, 6]] [['GPE', 33, 6]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:43:21_12 2003 we must not do it now because it will damage the credibility of the whole of the European Union. two thousand and three we must not do it now because it will damage the credibility of the whole of the european union. 28124 fine-tune [['GPE', 86, 14], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['GPE', 104, 14], ['DATE', 0, 22]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:43:21_6 We can only attract investment if there is an opportunity for companies to profit, for companies to develop. we can only attract investment if there is an opportunity for companies to profit for companies to develop. 28124 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:43:21_10 If we make new derogations for some countries just because they are big, we are making a big mistake. if we make new derogations for some countries just because they are big we are making a big mistake. 28124 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:43:21_8 So we need to ensure that our regulation and legislation is not hindering liquidity making and investment. Thirdly, we need to secure credibility and the stability of public finances in the European Union. so we need to ensure that our regulation and legislation is not hindering liquidity making and investment. thirdly we need to secure credibility and the stability of public finances in the european union. 28124 fine-tune [['GPE', 190, 14], ['ORDINAL', 107, 7]] [['GPE', 189, 14], ['ORDINAL', 107, 7]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_7 The reforms to European economic governance have been instrumental in making this progress possible. Together, we have changed the way that Europe's economies and financial sector are legislated, supervised and regulated. the reforms to european economic governance have been instrumental in making this progress possible. together we have changed the way that europe's economies and financial sector are legislated supervised and regulated. None fine-tune [['LOC', 140, 6], ['NORP', 15, 8]] [['LOC', 139, 6], ['NORP', 15, 8]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_34 The situation in Ukraine is a clash of world views that touches the very heart of the European Union, its principles, its values and what it symbolises freedom, democracy and rule of law. the situation in ukraine is a clash of world views that touches the very heart of the european union its principles its values and what it symbolises freedom democracy and rule of law. None fine-tune [['GPE', 86, 14], ['GPE', 17, 7]] [['GPE', 86, 14], ['GPE', 17, 7]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_10 This is very important for restoring confidence. this is very important for restoring confidence. None fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_32 We need to continue contributing to a political solution. we need to continue contributing to a political solution. None fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_42 This is the basis for restoring and consolidating this is the basis for restoring and consolidating None fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_60 own citizens. The Commission discussed this issue at todayʼs College, and will feed into a discussion at the European own citizens. the commission discussed this issue at todays college and will feed into a discussion at the european None fine-tune [['NORP', 109, 8], ['DATE', 53, 7]] [['NORP', 107, 8], ['DATE', 53, 6]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_21 Public opinion in Europe accepted the targets of 20 by 2020, even if they were aware of the difficulties in implementing them. public opinion in europe accepted the targets of twenty twenty twenty by two thousand and twenty even if they were aware of the difficulties in implementing them. None fine-tune [['DATE', 55, 4], ['CARDINAL', 49, 2], ['LOC', 18, 6]] [['DATE', 73, 23], ['CARDINAL', 63, 6], ['CARDINAL', 56, 6], ['CARDINAL', 49, 6], ['LOC', 18, 6]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_57 West Africa it is a challenge for the international community as a whole and Europe has a responsibility to west africa; it is a challenge for the international community as a whole and europe has a responsibility to None fine-tune [['LOC', 77, 6], ['LOC', 0, 11]] [['LOC', 78, 6], ['LOC', 0, 11]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_23 But developments afterwards have shown that the Union was and remains on the right side of the argument. but developments afterwards have shown that the union was and remains on the right side of the argument. None fine-tune [['GPE', 48, 5]] [['GPE', 48, 5]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_38 In fact, the European Union has invested a lot in the strategic partnership with the Russian Federation, convinced that it is in our common interest to cooperate. in fact the european union has invested a lot in the strategic partnership with the russian federation convinced that it is in our common interest to cooperate. None fine-tune [['GPE', 85, 18], ['GPE', 13, 14]] [['GPE', 84, 18], ['GPE', 12, 14]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_48 of law. At the same time, we are greatly concerned by the humanitarian and security situation in Syria and Iraq. It is deteriorating dramatically day by day. The rapid progression of ISIL is of law. at the same time we are greatly concerned by the humanitarian and security situation in syria and iraq. it is deteriorating dramatically day by day. the rapid progression of isil is None fine-tune [['ORG', 183, 4], ['GPE', 107, 4], ['GPE', 97, 5]] [['ORG', 182, 4], ['GPE', 106, 4], ['GPE', 96, 5]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_30 we expect difficult discussions but we are confident that a decisive deal is within reach now. we expect difficult discussions but we are confident that a decisive deal is within reach now. None fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_62 it faces. I look forward to hearing your views here today on how we can work together to tackle these it faces. i look forward to hearing your views here today on how we can work together to tackle these None fine-tune [['DATE', 52, 5]] [['DATE', 52, 5]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_15 By combining two strands environment and energy consensus was possible. by combining two strands environment and energy consensus was possible. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 13, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 13, 3]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_37 Our relations with our eastern neighbours are not detrimental to relations with the other neighbours. We never sought exclusivity in our relations. our relations with our eastern neighbours are not detrimental to relations with the other neighbours. we never sought exclusivity in our relations. None fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_13 They have put our Union firmly into a position of global leadership and were widely recognised as a key contributor in the global fight against climate change. they have put our union firmly into a position of global leadership and were widely recognised as a key contributor in the global fight against climate change. None fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_31 The third issue to be discussed at the European Council is the external situation, in particular the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. With the unsettled conflict in Ukraine we realise more than ever that to defend our values and protect our interests, Europe needs to take the lead and be active. the third issue to be discussed at the european council is the external situation in particular the conflict between ukraine and russia. with the unsettled conflict in ukraine we realise more than ever that to defend our values and protect our interests europe needs to take the lead and be active. None fine-tune [['LOC', 256, 6], ['GPE', 169, 7], ['GPE', 130, 6], ['GPE', 118, 7], ['ORG', 39, 16], ['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] [['LOC', 254, 6], ['GPE', 168, 7], ['GPE', 129, 6], ['GPE', 117, 7], ['ORG', 39, 16], ['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_41 energy. Just today, the Commission is mediating another round of talks on the gas issue. On the security front, priority needs to be given to full implementation of the Minsk Agreements. energy. just today the commission is mediating another round of talks on the gas issue. on the security front priority needs to be given to full implementation of the minsk agreements. None fine-tune [['LAW', 169, 16], ['DATE', 13, 5]] [['LAW', 167, 16], ['DATE', 13, 5]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_22 The EU felt let down when a comprehensive global deal did not happen, despite pressing others to follow suit. the eu felt let down when a comprehensive global deal did not happen despite pressing others to follow suit. None fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 4, 2]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_39 Developments are still unfolding. The European Union continues to work for a politically negotiated solution. developments are still unfolding. the european union continues to work for a politically negotiated solution. None fine-tune [['GPE', 38, 14]] [['GPE', 38, 14]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_49 alarming. Military action in line with international law is necessary, but it is not enough. It needs to be part of the wider effort, comprising measures in the political and diplomatic, counter terrorism and terrorism funding, humanitarian and communication alarming. military action in line with international law is necessary but it is not enough. it needs to be part of the wider effort comprising measures in the political and diplomatic counter terrorism and terrorism funding humanitarian and communication None fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_24 There is now a renewed momentum towards a global, binding climate treaty to be agreed in Paris next year. there is now a renewed momentum towards a global binding climate treaty to be agreed in paris next year. None fine-tune [['DATE', 95, 9], ['GPE', 89, 5]] [['DATE', 94, 9], ['GPE', 88, 5]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_54 objectives. Humanitarian access should not be objectives. humanitarian access should not be None fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_20 Yet sadly our European climate ambition is far from being matched by the two most important polluters globally the United States and China. yet sadly our european climate ambition is far from being matched by the two most important polluters globally the united states and china. None fine-tune [['GPE', 133, 5], ['GPE', 115, 13], ['CARDINAL', 73, 3], ['NORP', 14, 8]] [['GPE', 133, 5], ['GPE', 115, 13], ['CARDINAL', 73, 3], ['NORP', 14, 8]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_17 We also broadened the scope to include energy security. we also broadened the scope to include energy security. None fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_11 Agreeing a new framework on energy and climate policies for the period up to 2030 at this European Council will show how credible we are in transforming our economies and societies towards a low carbon future. agreeing a new framework on energy and climate policies for the period up to two thousand and thirty at this european council will show how credible we are in transforming our economies and societies towards a low carbon future. None fine-tune [['ORG', 90, 16], ['DATE', 77, 4]] [['ORG', 109, 16], ['DATE', 77, 23]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_43 trust. The ceasefire needs to be respected and verified. trust. the ceasefire needs to be respected and verified. None fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_61 Council. This week's European Council will cover very telling issues as far as the need for European Union unity is concerned what the European Union is for what it should do and what challenges council. this week's european council will cover very telling issues as far as the need for european union unity is concerned what the european union is for; what it should do and what challenges None fine-tune [['GPE', 135, 14], ['GPE', 92, 14], ['ORG', 21, 16], ['DATE', 9, 9], ['ORG', 0, 7]] [['GPE', 135, 14], ['GPE', 92, 14], ['ORG', 21, 16], ['DATE', 9, 9], ['ORG', 0, 7]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_2 Let me start with a few remarks on the economy. This week's meeting is not one for decisions in this regard. let me start with a few remarks on the economy. this week's meeting is not one for decisions in this regard. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 75, 3], ['DATE', 48, 9]] [['CARDINAL', 75, 3], ['DATE', 48, 9]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:28:31_4 Throughout the crisis, yes, our comprehensive response has always been built upon the three pillars of fiscal consolidation, structural reforms and targeted investments. throughout the crisis yes our comprehensive response has always been built upon the three pillars of fiscal consolidation structural reforms and targeted investments. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 86, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 84, 5]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:31:32_5 We need to attract private investment, making better use of the financial instruments we have put in place. we need to attract private investment making better use of the financial instruments we have put in place. 37324 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:31:32_10 it is a choice for growth and this is what should be in our leadersʼ minds at this upcoming Summit. it is a choice for growth and this is what should be in our leaders minds at this upcoming summit. 37324 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:31:32_3 A fully functioning internal energy market connected to the global market is the key to security of supply and to the long term competitiveness of our industry. a fully functioning internal energy market connected to the global market is the key to security of supply and to the long term competitiveness of our industry. 37324 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:31:32_9 Keeping our industry competitive and creating a real European market in energy with low prices and numerous supply sources is not a pragmatic choice keeping our industry competitive and creating a real european market in energy with low prices and numerous supply sources is not a pragmatic choice; 37324 fine-tune [['NORP', 53, 8]] [['NORP', 53, 8]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:31:32_1 But I beg to differ and this is why. For the completion of the single energy market we need to fill in the missing links in the infrastructure. but i beg to differ and this is why. for the completion of the single energy market we need to fill in the missing links in the infrastructure. 37324 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:31:32_6 Focussing on a CO 2 emissions reduction target that will keep our air clean is good, but we must also allow Member States to decide themselves how they want to streamline their efforts on renewables and energy efficiency because each competitiveness pole in Europe needs different policy tuning focussing on a co two emissions reduction target that will keep our air clean is good but we must also allow member states to decide themselves how they want to streamline their efforts on renewables and energy efficiency because each competitiveness pole in europe needs different policy tuning 37324 fine-tune [['LOC', 258, 6]] [['LOC', 259, 6]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:31:32_8 That is why a general emissions reduction target with flexible implementation is the choice to make. that is why a general emissions reduction target with flexible implementation is the choice to make. 37324 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:31:32_4 The resources we need for infrastructure cannot be covered by public money. the resources we need for infrastructure cannot be covered by public money. 37324 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:31:32_2 We need to get smart and we need direct access to the global energy market through multiple entry points. we need to get smart and we need direct access to the global energy market through multiple entry points. 37324 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:46:20_3 You are defending disrespect for sovereign countries, and you are defending those who are threatening Europe's peaceful order. you are defending disrespect for sovereign countries and you are defending those who are threatening europe's peaceful order. 28124 fine-tune [['LOC', 102, 6]] [['LOC', 101, 6]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:46:20_4 You can do that because you are living in a free Europe, but people like you are undermining our freedom. you can do that because you are living in a free europe but people like you are undermining our freedom. 28124 fine-tune [['LOC', 49, 6]] [['LOC', 49, 6]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_12 Surely this is the sort of Chamber where different groups can come together. Surely we can agree on less pollution. surely this is the sort of chamber where different groups can come together. surely we can agree on less pollution. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_30 So we have to answer this fundamental question. Blue card me if you have an answer. so we have to answer this fundamental question. blue card me if you have an answer. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_1 It is nonsensical to consider them separately. it is nonsensical to consider them separately. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_14 Surely we can agree on less dependence on unpleasant regimes, whether in Russia or in the Middle East. But we can also agree on more. surely we can agree on less dependence on unpleasant regimes whether in russia or in the middle east. but we can also agree on more. 33569 fine-tune [['LOC', 90, 11], ['GPE', 73, 6]] [['LOC', 89, 11], ['GPE', 72, 6]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_36 We have to work with the rest of the world. we have to work with the rest of the world. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_38 It might well be found in someone's garage by the Bill Gates or the Steve Jobs of the energy world. it might well be found in someone's garage by the bill gates or the steve jobs of the energy world. 33569 fine-tune [['PERSON', 68, 10], ['PERSON', 50, 10]] [['PERSON', 68, 10], ['PERSON', 50, 10]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_9 If we are to achieve a workable policy, it is time to put aside this ideological debate between whether or not you agree with one group of climate scientists or another group of climate scientists. if we are to achieve a workable policy it is time to put aside this ideological debate between whether or not you agree with one group of climate scientists or another group of climate scientists. 33569 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 126, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 125, 3]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_23 Wave energy? wave energy? 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_27 Some say clean coal. some say clean coal. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_18 But we have to take a step back and ask the fundamental question in a modern, digital economy, with high speed rail and electric cars, what will provide that energy? but we have to take a step back and ask the fundamental question in a modern digital economy with high speed rail and electric cars what will provide that energy? 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_29 Some say shale, but the Greens say no. some say shale but the greens say no. 33569 fine-tune [['NORP', 24, 6]] [['NORP', 23, 6]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_16 We can agree on more energy efficiency and more conservation, and we can agree on more energy security. we can agree on more energy efficiency and more conservation and we can agree on more energy security. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_28 the Greens say no. the greens say no. 33569 fine-tune [['NORP', 4, 6]] [['NORP', 4, 6]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_17 So let us put aside those differences and work together. so let us put aside those differences and work together. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_35 We cannot have a little European' mentality. we cannot have a little european' mentality. 33569 fine-tune [['NORP', 24, 8]] [['NORP', 24, 8]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_26 Therefore the question and my question particularly to your group, my green friends is what fills in the gaps? Some people will say nuclear, but the Greens say no. therefore the question and my question particularly to your group my green friends is what fills in the gaps? some people will say nuclear but the greens say no. 33569 fine-tune [['ORG', 149, 6], ['NORP', 70, 5]] [['ORG', 147, 6], ['NORP', 69, 5]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_39 That is why we need to be pro market, not necessarily pro big business. that is why we need to be pro market not necessarily pro big business. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_8 We need long term thinking, and we need to work with industry, not against it. we need long term thinking and we need to work with industry not against it. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_22 Of course. of course. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_13 Surely we can agree on less waste in landfill. surely we can agree on less waste in landfill. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_41 Otherwise, we will never solve this challenge. It is time to reclaim the green agenda for those who believe that being green and pro growth are two sides of the same coin. otherwise we will never solve this challenge. it is time to reclaim the green agenda for those who believe that being green and pro growth are two sides of the same coin. 33569 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 144, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 143, 3]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_15 We can agree on more renewable energy. we can agree on more renewable energy. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:46:45_6 Climate and energy policy must be for the long term. climate and energy policy must be for the long term. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:51:07_1 Instead of politicians, the Commission or national governments trying to pick winners, leave it to the market. instead of politicians the commission or national governments trying to pick winners leave it to the market. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:51:07_2 The market will decide which will provide us with the sustainable energy for the future. the market will decide which will provide us with the sustainable energy for the future. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:51:07_3 Yes, I agree with you yes i agree with you; 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:51:07_5 I agree with you i agree with you; 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:51:07_7 Let the innovators come forward and meet those challenges, and you and I might find ourselves on the same side in the debate. let the innovators come forward and meet those challenges and you and i might find ourselves on the same side in the debate. 33569 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:50:28_1 So basically, you know what the answer is. so basically you know what the answer is. 96648 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:50:28_4 But would you not agree, when you talk about cheap energy, that if you want to transition our energy mix from where it is today to where it needs to be, that requires investment, and while you invest, that increases your costs temporarily. but would you not agree when you talk about cheap energy that if you want to transition our energy mix from where it is today to where it needs to be that requires investment and while you invest that increases your costs temporarily. 96648 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-16:50:28_5 So back to you, as a financial person how do you manage the financial transition to make sure that you can afford the investments now to get to cheap energy tomorrow? so back to you as a financial person how do you manage the financial transition to make sure that you can afford the investments now to get to cheap energy tomorrow? 96648 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-18:03:30_2 Many speakers paid attention to climate and energy policy, which is an extremely important thing for Europe but also for the rest of the world. many speakers paid attention to climate and energy policy which is an extremely important thing for europe but also for the rest of the world. None fine-tune [['LOC', 101, 6]] [['LOC', 100, 6]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-18:03:30_4 But, if I just mention that this area is, if I should mention one, probably one of the biggest source of competitiveness if we just manage to deal with climate policy and energy policy together and the most effective way. but if i just mention that this area is if i should mention one probably one of the biggest source of competitiveness if we just manage to deal with climate policy and energy policy together and the most effective way. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 76, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 73, 3]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:56:58_0 Mr President, I would like to address my remarks to the Council Presidency about the summit and Ebola. It is good that you want to show leadership on this issue, but we now need to turn the pledges into action into beds and specialised medical personnel on the ground. mr president i would like to address my remarks to the council presidency about the summit and ebola. it is good that you want to show leadership on this issue but we now need to turn the pledges into action into beds and specialised medical personnel on the ground. 2327 fine-tune [['ORG', 56, 7]] [['ORG', 55, 7]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:56:58_1 Every Member State needs to play its part and I hope you will be asking on Thursday and Friday for pledges from Member States and that you will keep a grid of who is doing what and when things are getting done. every member state needs to play its part and i hope you will be asking on thursday and friday for pledges from member states and that you will keep a grid of who is doing what and when things are getting done. 2327 fine-tune [['DATE', 88, 6], ['DATE', 75, 8]] [['DATE', 88, 6], ['DATE', 75, 8]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:56:58_4 It needs to be sorted out by the leaders of the EU. it needs to be sorted out by the leaders of the eu. 2327 fine-tune [['GPE', 48, 2]] [['GPE', 48, 2]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:56:58_7 The whole world is watching. the whole world is watching. 2327 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:56:58_8 I met the American Ambassador today. i met the american ambassador today. 2327 fine-tune [['DATE', 30, 5], ['NORP', 10, 8]] [['DATE', 30, 5], ['NORP', 10, 8]] 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:56:58_9 We talked about this. we talked about this. 2327 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:56:58_11 Otherwise we are not going to be leaders in the world. otherwise we are not going to be leaders in the world. 2327 fine-tune None None 20141021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141021-17:56:58_12 So please, show leadership, make sure we get a deal, make sure we tackle the real underlying issues on Ebola and then the citizens of Europe will believe that the EU can tackle the big problems facing our societies. so please show leadership make sure we get a deal make sure we tackle the real underlying issues on ebola and then the citizens of europe will believe that the eu can tackle the big problems facing our societies. 2327 fine-tune [['GPE', 163, 2], ['LOC', 134, 6]] [['GPE', 160, 2], ['LOC', 131, 6]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:51:01_25 As far as the ESF is concerned, the close alignment of its priorities with the Employment Guidelines provides for a direct link between EU employment policy priorities and EU financial support. as far as the esf is concerned the close alignment of its priorities with the employment guidelines provides for a direct link between eu employment policy priorities and eu financial support. 98412 fine-tune [['GPE', 172, 2], ['GPE', 136, 2]] [['GPE', 171, 2], ['GPE', 135, 2]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:51:01_23 This effort involves close cooperation between relevant Commission services and between the Commission and relevant regional and local authorities. this effort involves close cooperation between relevant commission services and between the commission and relevant regional and local authorities. 98412 fine-tune None None 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:51:01_10 one hundred and seventy four in addition article one hundred and seventy six points out that the european regional development fund is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union through participation in the development and structural adjustment of regions whose development is lagging behind and in the conversion of declining industrial regions. 98412 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 199, 5], ['LAW', 41, 35], ['CARDINAL', 0, 28]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:51:01_27 I hope that I have responded to some of your questions and I look forward to an interesting debate. i hope that i have responded to some of your questions and i look forward to an interesting debate. 98412 fine-tune None None 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:51:01_21 The December 2008 communication of the Commission on Cohesion policy investing in real economy', underlined the importance of the policy for focusing on the EU Lisbon Agenda delivery, investing in people, business, research and innovation, priority infrastructures and energy. the december two thousand and eight communication of the commission on cohesion policy investing in real economy' underlined the importance of the policy for focusing on the eu lisbon agenda delivery investing in people business research and innovation priority infrastructures and energy. 98412 fine-tune [['GPE', 157, 2], ['ORG', 39, 22], ['DATE', 4, 13]] [['GPE', 174, 2], ['ORG', 57, 22], ['DATE', 4, 31]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:51:01_6 The strengths of multi level governance were also stressed by the Committee of the Regions in its White Paper of June 2009, where it called on the Union to strengthen mechanisms of multi level governance and pointed to the leverage effects generated by cohesion policy, which contributed to the implementation of other Community policies as well. On your two questions concerning the eventual abandonment of the strengths of multi level governance were also stressed by the committee of the regions in its white paper of june two thousand and nine where it called on the union to strengthen mechanisms of multi level governance and pointed to the leverage effects generated by cohesion policy which contributed to the implementation of other community policies as well. on your two questions concerning the eventual abandonment of 98412 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 355, 3], ['GPE', 147, 5], ['DATE', 113, 9], ['ORG', 66, 24]] [['CARDINAL', 370, 3], ['GPE', 163, 5], ['DATE', 113, 26], ['ORG', 66, 24]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:51:01_7 Objective 2 and the eligibility of all European regions, in the period 2007 all regions are eligible for structural funds support. objective two and the eligibility of all european regions in the period two thousand and seven two thousand and thirteen all regions are eligible for structural funds support. 98412 fine-tune [['DATE', 71, 4], ['NORP', 39, 8], ['CARDINAL', 10, 1]] [['DATE', 95, 25], ['DATE', 72, 22], ['NORP', 41, 8], ['CARDINAL', 10, 3]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:51:01_5 It offers a governance system which values and exploits local and regional knowledge, combines it with strategic direction from the Community level, and coordinates interventions between levels of government. it offers a governance system which values and exploits local and regional knowledge combines it with strategic direction from the community level and coordinates interventions between levels of government. 98412 fine-tune None None 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:51:01_3 The growing interdependence between different levels of government in the Union was stressed by the consultation paper launched by the Commission on the EU 2020 strategy. the growing interdependence between different levels of government in the union was stressed by the consultation paper launched by the commission on the eu two thousand and twenty strategy. 98412 fine-tune [['GPE', 74, 5]] [['GPE', 74, 5]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:51:01_19 Human capital investments financed by the ESF form an essential component of this policy mix in the context of the global knowledge based economy. human capital investments financed by the esf form an essential component of this policy mix in the context of the global knowledge based economy. 98412 fine-tune None None 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:51:01_15 Policy conclusions resulting from the public debate on the Green Paper on Territorial Cohesion will instead be incorporated in the comprehensive cohesion policy legislative package for post 2013 prepared in the context of the Fifth Cohesion Report which, according to the new treaty, is due for submission policy conclusions resulting from the public debate on the green paper on territorial cohesion will instead be incorporated in the comprehensive cohesion policy legislative package for post two thousand and thirteen prepared in the context of the fifth cohesion report which according to the new treaty is due for submission 98412 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 226, 5], ['DATE', 190, 4]] [['ORDINAL', 247, 5], ['DATE', 190, 25]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:51:01_24 A practical example of cooperation between the Commission services is the Practical Guide to EU funding opportunities for research and innovation' published in 2007, which was conceived to help potential beneficiaries to find their way through the three funding Community instruments and provides policy makers with advice on coordinated access to those instruments. a practical example of cooperation between the commission services is the practical guide to eu funding opportunities for research and innovation' published in two thousand and seven which was conceived to help potential beneficiaries to find their way through the three funding community instruments and provides policy makers with advice on coordinated access to those instruments. 98412 fine-tune [['DATE', 157, 7], ['GPE', 93, 2]] [['DATE', 157, 25], ['GPE', 93, 2]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:51:01_22 The Commission's current focus is on ensuring that the implementation of the planned investments can be delivered in partnership with national and regional authorities as effectively as possible. the commission's current focus is on ensuring that the implementation of the planned investments can be delivered in partnership with national and regional authorities as effectively as possible. 98412 fine-tune None None 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_12 Larger shares of the EU budget will need to be devoted to such an agenda at the expense of regions such as Wales. larger shares of the eu budget will need to be devoted to such an agenda at the expense of regions such as wales. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 107, 5], ['GPE', 21, 2]] [['GPE', 107, 5], ['GPE', 21, 2]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_8 But Wales cannot afford to pay if nothing is paid back out. but wales cannot afford to pay if nothing is paid back out. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 5]] [['GPE', 4, 5]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_6 Even fewer will have to carry even more, with a possible loss of the rebate for the UK. With more countries queuing up to join the EU, I am concerned Wales will see much needed support go to newer Member States. even fewer will have to carry even more with a possible loss of the rebate for the uk. with more countries queuing up to join the eu i am concerned wales will see much needed support go to newer member states. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 150, 5], ['GPE', 131, 2], ['GPE', 84, 2]] [['GPE', 148, 5], ['GPE', 130, 2], ['GPE', 83, 2]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_2 Instead, a sectoral approach to the new budget is adopted rather than operating independently within current structures. instead a sectoral approach to the new budget is adopted rather than operating independently within current structures. 96798 fine-tune None None 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_18 The consequences will include reductions in programme budgets, less investment in the wider economy in Wales, and broad reaching loss of jobs connected to programme management and project delivery. the consequences will include reductions in programme budgets less investment in the wider economy in wales and broad reaching loss of jobs connected to programme management and project delivery. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 103, 5]] [['GPE', 102, 5]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_4 Not only does this mean that net contributors will lose further return funding, but those Member States expected to join the European Union under future expansion would enter membership under cohesion funding likely to remain for the forthcoming budgetary duration. not only does this mean that net contributors will lose further return funding but those member states expected to join the european union under future expansion would enter membership under cohesion funding likely to remain for the forthcoming budgetary duration. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 125, 14]] [['GPE', 124, 14]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_10 Instead the EU, like a wolf in sheep's clothing, is covertly abandoning cooperation and compromise in favour of consolidation. instead the eu like a wolf in sheep's clothing is covertly abandoning cooperation and compromise in favour of consolidation. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 12, 2]] [['GPE', 12, 2]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_11 Whereas the people of Europe were told the Union on the grounds that it enhanced trade links strengthened agriculture ties and promoted equality, the machinations of an increasing bureaucratic global Europe see the focus on farming and regional development decrease in favour of an unwanted ambitious global strategy, including increased emigration to countries like the UK. whereas the people of europe were told the union on the grounds that it enhanced trade links strengthened agriculture ties and promoted equality the machinations of an increasing bureaucratic global europe see the focus on farming and regional development decrease in favour of an unwanted ambitious global strategy including increased emigration to countries like the uk. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 371, 2], ['LOC', 200, 6], ['GPE', 43, 5], ['LOC', 22, 6]] [['GPE', 369, 2], ['LOC', 199, 6], ['GPE', 43, 5], ['LOC', 22, 6]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_17 It seems increasingly likely that the level of funding available to Wales will reduce substantially. it seems increasingly likely that the level of funding available to wales will reduce substantially. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 68, 5]] [['GPE', 68, 5]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_3 The proposal to limit the policy to national level would lead to qualifying Member States governing redistribution. the proposal to limit the policy to national level would lead to qualifying member states governing redistribution. 96798 fine-tune None None 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_19 Rather than having any sort of beneficial effect on my constituents, the EU will serve a glancing blow to the people of Wales if they decide to pull the rug from under our feet. The likely result of the reduction in funding to Wales and the UK will have a major impact on our country as a whole which will affect the farming sector as well. rather than having any sort of beneficial effect on my constituents the eu will serve a glancing blow to the people of wales if they decide to pull the rug from under our feet. the likely result of the reduction in funding to wales and the uk will have a major impact on our country as a whole which will affect the farming sector as well. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 241, 2], ['GPE', 227, 5], ['GPE', 120, 5], ['GPE', 73, 2]] [['GPE', 240, 2], ['GPE', 226, 5], ['GPE', 119, 5], ['GPE', 72, 2]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_5 As a result, those countries who currently shoulder a large proportion of the Union's financial burden, like the UK, will discover they must finance an ever increasing pool of Member States qualifying for support. as a result those countries who currently shoulder a large proportion of the union's financial burden like the uk will discover they must finance an ever increasing pool of member states qualifying for support. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 113, 2], ['GPE', 78, 5]] [['GPE', 111, 2], ['GPE', 77, 5]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_20 It now must be time that the people of Wales and the UK have a referendum on its relations with the European Union so the people can decide if they want to be governed by Westminster or Brussels. it now must be time that the people of wales and the uk have a referendum on its relations with the european union so the people can decide if they want to be governed by westminster or brussels. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 186, 8], ['GPE', 171, 11], ['GPE', 100, 14], ['GPE', 53, 2], ['GPE', 39, 5]] [['GPE', 186, 8], ['GPE', 171, 11], ['GPE', 100, 14], ['GPE', 53, 2], ['GPE', 39, 5]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_7 It is no surprise that some of Europe's richest countries like Norway and Switzerland have given the European Union a wide berth, knowing that they would be paying to fund their poorer neighbours. it is no surprise that some of europe's richest countries like norway and switzerland have given the european union a wide berth knowing that they would be paying to fund their poorer neighbours. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 101, 14], ['GPE', 74, 11], ['GPE', 63, 6], ['LOC', 31, 6]] [['GPE', 101, 14], ['GPE', 74, 11], ['GPE', 63, 6], ['LOC', 31, 6]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_13 The last payments to projects under the 2007 EU structural funds programmes will be made in the last payments to projects under the two thousand and seven two thousand and thirteen eu structural funds programmes will be made in. 96798 fine-tune [['NORP', 45, 2], ['DATE', 40, 4]] [['NORP', 89, 2], ['DATE', 63, 25], ['DATE', 40, 22]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_9 The move reinforces the European Union's increasing ambition to become further integrated, centralised and federal, yet abandons the regional dimension of cohesion policy which underpins the European Union's pledge to support territorial cohesion and deliver benefits to all members. the move reinforces the european union's increasing ambition to become further integrated centralised and federal yet abandons the regional dimension of cohesion policy which underpins the european union's pledge to support territorial cohesion and deliver benefits to all members. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 191, 14], ['GPE', 24, 14]] [['GPE', 189, 14], ['GPE', 24, 14]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:13:34_15 The implication that cohesion might disappear entirely from richer nations with no mention at all of transitional funding would further disenfranchise the people of the UK. The disproportionate membership bill would be better steered towards funding economic development through self sufficiency determined by the UK itself. the implication that cohesion might disappear entirely from richer nations with no mention at all of transitional funding would further disenfranchise the people of the uk. the disproportionate membership bill would be better steered towards funding economic development through self sufficiency determined by the uk itself. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 314, 2], ['GPE', 169, 2]] [['GPE', 314, 2], ['GPE', 169, 2]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:45:51_1 Therefore, if the proposals suggested by the Commission are brought forward, I believe it would have huge political consequences in areas like Wales. therefore if the proposals suggested by the commission are brought forward i believe it would have huge political consequences in areas like wales. 96918 fine-tune [['GPE', 143, 5]] [['GPE', 141, 5]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:45:51_0 Mr President, Wales is probably the most positively European area in the UK, and the reason for that is that every community, almost every individual and many organisations benefit from European funding, formerly Objective 1 and now convergence funding. mr president wales is probably the most positively european area in the uk and the reason for that is that every community almost every individual and many organisations benefit from european funding formerly objective one and now convergence funding. 96918 fine-tune [['NORP', 186, 8], ['GPE', 73, 2], ['NORP', 52, 8], ['GPE', 14, 5]] [['NORP', 183, 8], ['GPE', 72, 2], ['NORP', 51, 8], ['GPE', 13, 5]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:45:41_11 European cohesion that makes the single market work is delivered by the European regional policy, which is today based exactly on this triple foundation competitiveness, cooperation and solidarity. european cohesion that makes the single market work is delivered by the european regional policy which is today based exactly on this triple foundation competitiveness cooperation and solidarity. 96779 fine-tune [['NORP', 72, 8], ['NORP', 0, 8]] [['NORP', 72, 8], ['NORP', 0, 8]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:45:41_17 There is a need to move further on those issues, to continue the reform of policy governance, but certain principles should not be abandoned. there is a need to move further on those issues to continue the reform of policy governance but certain principles should not be abandoned. 96779 fine-tune None None 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:45:41_3 That is why, more than two years ago, the Regions 2020 analytical report was published. that is why more than two years ago the regions two thousand and twenty analytical report was published. 96779 fine-tune [['DATE', 50, 4], ['DATE', 23, 13]] [['DATE', 48, 23], ['DATE', 22, 13]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:45:41_24 Cohesion policy is a policy for development that engages all levels of European governance working in concert for European citizens. To conclude, Europe needs new energy to take care of its future, to renew itself in an assertive way. It is legitimate to ask where this energy could and should come cohesion policy is a policy for development that engages all levels of european governance working in concert for european citizens. to conclude europe needs new energy to take care of its future to renew itself in an assertive way. it is legitimate to ask where this energy could and should come 96779 fine-tune [['LOC', 146, 6], ['NORP', 114, 8], ['NORP', 71, 8]] [['LOC', 145, 6], ['NORP', 114, 8], ['NORP', 71, 8]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:45:41_22 We policy makers have raised the stakes by promising to deliver. The challenges are well known we policy makers have raised the stakes by promising to deliver. the challenges are well known; 96779 fine-tune None None 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:45:41_13 Experience and logic clearly show that this mobilisation turns out to be most effective and efficient if pursued through the direct engagement of subnational levels of European governments. experience and logic clearly show that this mobilisation turns out to be most effective and efficient if pursued through the direct engagement of subnational levels of european governments. 96779 fine-tune [['NORP', 168, 8]] [['NORP', 168, 8]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:45:41_12 For years, we have talked about the need to unlock, to mobilise, the development potential of all European regions and cities. for years we have talked about the need to unlock to mobilise the development potential of all european regions and cities. 96779 fine-tune [['NORP', 98, 8], ['DATE', 0, 9]] [['NORP', 95, 8], ['DATE', 0, 9]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:45:41_8 In years to come, the Europe we live in will be in need of strong collective action to respond to the expectations of its citizens, who are today informed citizens, fully aware of how much depends on choices made by policy makers. in years to come the europe we live in will be in need of strong collective action to respond to the expectations of its citizens who are today informed citizens fully aware of how much depends on choices made by policy makers. 96779 fine-tune [['DATE', 140, 5], ['LOC', 22, 6]] [['DATE', 138, 5], ['LOC', 21, 6]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:45:41_25 from. For me, the answer is clear. from. for me the answer is clear. 96779 fine-tune None None 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:45:41_21 All elements of this integration triangle common market, common currency, cohesion are mutually strengthening and interdependent. They are our common European public good. all elements of this integration triangle common market common currency cohesion are mutually strengthening and interdependent. they are our common european public good. 96779 fine-tune [['NORP', 150, 8]] [['NORP', 148, 8]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-09:45:41_10 Jacques Delors once said that the European single market is about competition that stimulates, about cooperation that makes us stronger and about solidarity that makes us united. jacques delors once said that the european single market is about competition that stimulates about cooperation that makes us stronger and about solidarity that makes us united. 96779 fine-tune [['NORP', 34, 8], ['PERSON', 0, 14]] [['NORP', 34, 8], ['PERSON', 0, 14]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-11:01:53_5 2010. In the course of the coming months, the questions and problems raised here should find proper responses from the Commission. two thousand and ten in the course of the coming months the questions and problems raised here should find proper responses from the commission. 98412 fine-tune [['DATE', 23, 17], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['DATE', 38, 17], ['DATE', 0, 20]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:40:32_1 The area that is causing me most concern is the suggestion to deprioritise the competitiveness objectives. the area that is causing me most concern is the suggestion to deprioritise the competitiveness objectives. 96668 fine-tune None None 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:40:32_2 These competitiveness objectives have been vital in creating rural and regional development particularly the technology parks, which have helped to drive the smart economy and will be needed more so into the future. these competitiveness objectives have been vital in creating rural and regional development particularly the technology parks which have helped to drive the smart economy and will be needed more so into the future. 96668 fine-tune None None 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:40:32_7 I hope these things will be addressed in the forthcoming White Paper, as well as the opportunities that exist in synergies between research, innovation and regional development. i hope these things will be addressed in the forthcoming white paper as well as the opportunities that exist in synergies between research innovation and regional development. 96668 fine-tune None None 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:40:32_8 Like my colleague, I, too, would be concerned about rural development policy albeit not as part of the cohesion policy, more in line with the CAP but, at the same time, it is absolutely vital that it is not squeezed in any future proposals because rural development, and particularly the family farm, is vital for the social infrastructure of society. like my colleague i too would be concerned about rural development policy albeit not as part of the cohesion policy more in line with the cap but at the same time it is absolutely vital that it is not squeezed in any future proposals because rural development and particularly the family farm is vital for the social infrastructure of society. 96668 fine-tune [['LAW', 142, 3]] [['LAW', 138, 3]] 20091217-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091217-10:40:32_9 Finally, I just want to say also that more needs to be done in combating fraud. finally i just want to say also that more needs to be done in combating fraud. 96668 fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-11:34:32_7 These are young, skilled workers and graduates who deserve an opportunity to participate and contribute to the economy, who deserve to have pride and respect in their work and who deserve commitment and leadership from us as policymakers. these are young skilled workers and graduates who deserve an opportunity to participate and contribute to the economy who deserve to have pride and respect in their work and who deserve commitment and leadership from us as policymakers. 28114 fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-11:34:32_3 two thousand and eight recent figures show that in europe last year. seven five million people aged between eighteen and twenty nine were not in employment education or training. 28114 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 121, 11], ['DATE', 108, 8], ['CARDINAL', 69, 18], ['DATE', 58, 9], ['LOC', 51, 6], ['DATE', 0, 22]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-11:34:32_4 The negative, if not realist, view is that for these people their earnings will never catch up with those of their peers. Many face long term unemployment, demoralisation and social problems. the negative if not realist view is that for these people their earnings will never catch up with those of their peers. many face long term unemployment demoralisation and social problems. 28114 fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-11:34:32_6 For real EU growth to happen it is imperative that every action is taken at every level to address this growing social and economic problem before the effects are irreversible for this generation and they become trapped in a vicious cycle. for real eu growth to happen it is imperative that every action is taken at every level to address this growing social and economic problem before the effects are irreversible for this generation and they become trapped in a vicious cycle. 28114 fine-tune [['GPE', 9, 2]] [['GPE', 9, 2]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-11:34:32_8 The European Youth Guarantee is a welcome initiative and one that has the potential to make a difference for the generations affected. However, it is an initiative which requires leadership and commitment from Member State leaders if it is to have any impact. the european youth guarantee is a welcome initiative and one that has the potential to make a difference for the generations affected. however it is an initiative which requires leadership and commitment from member state leaders if it is to have any impact. 28114 fine-tune [['LAW', 4, 24]] [['LAW', 4, 24]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_9 What is important for all of us is to steady the course, to continue to show determination, both in the direction of responsibility and solidarity. what is important for all of us is to steady the course to continue to show determination both in the direction of responsibility and solidarity. None fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_7 can only be resolved by addressing the structural problems in our economies. can only be resolved by addressing the structural problems in our economies. None fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_3 The priority must now be given to the implementation of the European growth strategy, and the elements are there. the priority must now be given to the implementation of the european growth strategy and the elements are there. None fine-tune [['NORP', 60, 8]] [['NORP', 60, 8]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_22 That is why we urgently need an agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework to make full use of the European levers for growth. that is why we urgently need an agreement on the multiannual financial framework to make full use of the european levers for growth. None fine-tune [['NORP', 105, 8]] [['NORP', 105, 8]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_24 The Commission will continue to work constructively with the European Parliament and the Council to have these proposals adopted. I believe this is a matter of priority. the commission will continue to work constructively with the european parliament and the council to have these proposals adopted. i believe this is a matter of priority. None fine-tune [['ORG', 89, 7], ['ORG', 61, 19]] [['ORG', 89, 7], ['ORG', 61, 19]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_13 third, promoting growth and competitiveness for today and for tomorrow third promoting growth and competitiveness for today and for tomorrow; None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_31 The Board of Governors of the Investment Bank is expected to formally approve the EUR 100 billion capital increase in the coming weeks, and the EIB's lending programme for the next three years will already reflect the Bank's increased lending capacity. We are certainly an economic union the board of governors of the investment bank is expected to formally approve the eur one hundred billion capital increase in the coming weeks and the eib's lending programme for the next three years will already reflect the bank's increased lending capacity. we are certainly an economic union; None fine-tune [['DATE', 176, 16], ['ORG', 144, 3], ['DATE', 118, 16], ['MONEY', 82, 15], ['ORG', 4, 41]] [['DATE', 183, 16], ['ORG', 151, 3], ['DATE', 126, 16], ['MONEY', 82, 23], ['ORG', 4, 41]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_17 Those are priorities which are structural, and it certainly will take time before we fully benefit from their realisation. those are priorities which are structural and it certainly will take time before we fully benefit from their realisation. None fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_35 in. As the European Council meets today to consider the path towards a more genuine Economic and Monetary Union, the Commission urges the leaders to listen to the voice of the directly elected Parliament, which represents Europe's citizens, so that together we can continue to build a Europe in. as the european council meets today to consider the path towards a more genuine economic and monetary union the commission urges the leaders to listen to the voice of the directly elected parliament which represents europe's citizens so that together we can continue to build a europe None fine-tune [['LOC', 285, 6], ['LOC', 222, 6], ['ORG', 193, 10], ['DATE', 34, 5], ['ORG', 11, 16]] [['LOC', 282, 6], ['LOC', 220, 6], ['ORG', 192, 10], ['DATE', 34, 5], ['ORG', 11, 16]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_11 First, differentiated growth friendly fiscal consolidation first differentiated growth friendly fiscal consolidation; None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_28 Regarding current account surpluses, the Commission is carrying out a horizontal analysis on the policy implications of large and sustained current account surpluses regarding current account surpluses the commission is carrying out a horizontal analysis on the policy implications of large and sustained current account surpluses; None fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_19 investment across Europe and we cannot speak about the need for growth without recognising the critical need for targeted investment. investment across europe and we cannot speak about the need for growth without recognising the critical need for targeted investment. None fine-tune [['LOC', 18, 6]] [['LOC', 18, 6]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_20 The European budget is at European level the most important instrument for this targeted investment. the european budget is at european level the most important instrument for this targeted investment. None fine-tune [['NORP', 26, 8], ['NORP', 4, 8]] [['NORP', 26, 8], ['NORP', 4, 8]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_26 postponing consolidation for them is not an option. postponing consolidation for them is not an option. None fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_21 If we want to deliver growth across Europe, we must have a budget that can deliver investment across Europe and that creates these conditions for growth. if we want to deliver growth across europe we must have a budget that can deliver investment across europe and that creates these conditions for growth. None fine-tune [['LOC', 101, 6], ['LOC', 36, 6]] [['LOC', 100, 6], ['LOC', 36, 6]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_27 For those Member States with greater fiscal room for manoeuvre, the automatic stabiliser can play its role and the Stability and Growth Pact allows for this. for those member states with greater fiscal room for manoeuvre the automatic stabiliser can play its role and the stability and growth pact allows for this. None fine-tune [['LAW', 115, 25]] [['LAW', 114, 25]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_16 More can be done in this last area, for instance, in the fields of public procurement, digitisation of public administration, and improving the quality and independence of judicial systems by making the judicial systems a contribution to confidence and growth. more can be done in this last area for instance in the fields of public procurement digitisation of public administration and improving the quality and independence of judicial systems by making the judicial systems a contribution to confidence and growth. None fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_10 Continued reform is needed to generate the conditions for sustainable growth and jobs, and that is why the Commission, in its Annual Growth Survey for 2013, has stressed the following five priorities. continued reform is needed to generate the conditions for sustainable growth and jobs and that is why the commission in its annual growth survey for two thousand and thirteen has stressed the following five priorities. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 184, 4], ['DATE', 151, 4]] [['CARDINAL', 202, 4], ['DATE', 149, 25]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_29 results are due in the first half of 2013 and will support the European Semester recommendation as appropriate. results are due in the first half of two thousand and thirteen and will support the european semester recommendation as appropriate. None fine-tune [['NORP', 63, 8], ['DATE', 23, 18]] [['NORP', 84, 8], ['DATE', 23, 39]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_14 fourth, tackling unemployment and the social consequences of the crisis fourth tackling unemployment and the social consequences of the crisis; None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_12 second, restoring normal lending to the economy second restoring normal lending to the economy; None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_30 Lastly, I want to refer to the capital increase of the European Investment Bank. lastly i want to refer to the capital increase of the european investment bank. None fine-tune [['ORG', 55, 24]] [['ORG', 54, 24]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_23 Furthermore, the 2013 Commission work programme takes forward key growth initiatives already on the table and makes new proposals. furthermore the two thousand and thirteen commission work programme takes forward key growth initiatives already on the table and makes new proposals. None fine-tune [['DATE', 17, 4]] [['DATE', 16, 25]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_25 The Commission has also made its point on the so called fiscal multipliers in stressing the need for an intelligent composition of fiscal consolidation measures. For Member States that have lost access to financial markets, there is simply no choice the commission has also made its point on the so called fiscal multipliers in stressing the need for an intelligent composition of fiscal consolidation measures. for member states that have lost access to financial markets there is simply no choice; None fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_4 It is time to take forward the measures proposed. it is time to take forward the measures proposed. None fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_2 We have also put a large number of initiatives in place to promote growth and jobs, both in the short and in the medium term, while maintaining overall fiscal discipline. we have also put a large number of initiatives in place to promote growth and jobs both in the short and in the medium term while maintaining overall fiscal discipline. None fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_6 2. Those can really unlock the potential of the single market, as well as the priorities of the 2013 Annual Growth Survey. We know that these measures are specific measures, and we know that the real issue of social justice and prosperity two those can really unlock the potential of the single market as well as the priorities of the two thousand and thirteen annual growth survey. we know that these measures are specific measures and we know that the real issue of social justice and prosperity None fine-tune [['DATE', 96, 4], ['CARDINAL', 0, 1]] [['DATE', 96, 25], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_0 Mr President, the Commission has put forward a comprehensive strategy for growth in Europe. mr president the commission has put forward a comprehensive strategy for growth in europe. None fine-tune [['LOC', 84, 6]] [['LOC', 83, 6]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:57:26_8 Stabilising the euro area, certainly one of the most important if not the most urgent issues now, tackling all the necessary measures to instil confidence in the European economy, because without confidence there will be no investment, and without investment there will be no possibility for growth and growth is the answer to the current problems of Europe. stabilising the euro area certainly one of the most important if not the most urgent issues now tackling all the necessary measures to instil confidence in the european economy because without confidence there will be no investment and without investment there will be no possibility for growth and growth is the answer to the current problems of europe. None fine-tune [['LOC', 351, 6], ['NORP', 162, 8], ['CARDINAL', 37, 3]] [['LOC', 347, 6], ['NORP', 160, 8], ['CARDINAL', 36, 3]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:43:54_3 all the elements of this report in my two minutes, but I just want to highlight two. all the elements of this report in my two minutes but i just want to highlight two. 4538 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 80, 3], ['TIME', 38, 11]] [['CARDINAL', 79, 3], ['TIME', 38, 11]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:43:54_6 This is the biggest unexploited opportunity to get jobs really moving and to get those essential small businesses off the ground. this is the biggest unexploited opportunity to get jobs really moving and to get those essential small businesses off the ground. 4538 fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:43:54_7 Our history shows that it is small enterprises that have consistently created more jobs than in any other sector over the last ten years. our history shows that it is small enterprises that have consistently created more jobs than in any other sector over the last ten years. 4538 fine-tune [['DATE', 113, 23]] [['DATE', 113, 23]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:43:54_8 In the services area, where we have created new opportunities for businesses to get information to start businesses easily in other countries, we must exploit that. in the services area where we have created new opportunities for businesses to get information to start businesses easily in other countries we must exploit that. 4538 fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:43:54_9 But most governments are not promoting these opportunities. but most governments are not promoting these opportunities. 4538 fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:43:54_10 They are not using the tools that we have already put in place. they are not using the tools that we have already put in place. 4538 fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:43:54_12 Every week, I get a fresh report showing the importance of investment in digital infrastructure and its exploitation by business in creating jobs. every week i get a fresh report showing the importance of investment in digital infrastructure and its exploitation by business in creating jobs. 4538 fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:43:54_13 I want to thank Viviane Reding for the part that she played in this when she was Commissioner for communications and telecommunications. i want to thank viviane reding for the part that she played in this when she was commissioner for communications and telecommunications. 4538 fine-tune [['PERSON', 16, 14]] [['PERSON', 16, 14]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:43:54_14 We need to take advantage of this. we need to take advantage of this. 4538 fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:43:54_16 We need to get more businesses online. we need to get more businesses online. 4538 fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:43:54_17 That is the one growth area in our economy. that is the one growth area in our economy. 4538 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 12, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 12, 3]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:43:54_18 The latest reports show that the European Union is the largest region in the world for e commerce. the latest reports show that the european union is the largest region in the world for e commerce. 4538 fine-tune [['GPE', 33, 14]] [['GPE', 33, 14]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:43:54_19 Now that is a huge prize to be exploited. now that is a huge prize to be exploited. 4538 fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-10:43:54_21 Why are we not engaging our governments, with the support of the Commission and others, in using these tools and coming out and creating those new jobs and opportunities? why are we not engaging our governments with the support of the commission and others in using these tools and coming out and creating those new jobs and opportunities? 4538 fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-11:36:30_0 Mr President, the investment famine is forcing millions onto the dole, reducing living standards and relentlessly depressing the domestic economy. The crippling banking debt, loaded onto the shoulders of taxpayers, is freezing country after country out of the sovereign bond market. mr president the investment famine is forcing millions onto the dole reducing living standards and relentlessly depressing the domestic economy. the crippling banking debt loaded onto the shoulders of taxpayers is freezing country after country out of the sovereign bond market. 113959 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 47, 8]] [['CARDINAL', 46, 8]] 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-11:36:30_2 Banks, which are awash with cash, could simply be instructed to lend for investment and growth, which would provide much needed social capital, create employment and bring about recovery. banks which are awash with cash could simply be instructed to lend for investment and growth which would provide much needed social capital create employment and bring about recovery. 113959 fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-11:36:30_3 The obstacle to growth is not a lack of fiscal discipline. the obstacle to growth is not a lack of fiscal discipline. 113959 fine-tune None None 20121213-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20121213-11:36:30_5 You cannot cut and tax your way out of that crisis. you cannot cut and tax your way out of that crisis. 113959 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:26:26_7 On behalf of the Council, may I wish you all the best for the future. on behalf of the council may i wish you all the best for the future. 95982 fine-tune [['ORG', 17, 7]] [['ORG', 17, 7]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:26:26_1 It is particularly significant for us that the five years of this legislature have coincided with the first five years of membership of the European Union for the Czech Republic and for the other countries which joined at that time. it is particularly significant for us that the five years of this legislature have coincided with the first five years of membership of the european union for the czech republic and for the other countries which joined at that time. 95982 fine-tune [['GPE', 163, 14], ['GPE', 140, 14], ['DATE', 108, 10], ['ORDINAL', 102, 5], ['DATE', 47, 10]] [['GPE', 163, 14], ['GPE', 140, 14], ['DATE', 108, 10], ['ORDINAL', 102, 5], ['DATE', 47, 10]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:26:26_3 I would first like to pay tribute to you, Mr President, for the exemplary manner in which you have led this institution throughout the last two and a half years. i would first like to pay tribute to you mr president for the exemplary manner in which you have led this institution throughout the last two and a half years. 95982 fine-tune [['DATE', 131, 29], ['ORDINAL', 8, 5]] [['DATE', 129, 29], ['ORDINAL', 8, 5]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:26:26_15 There will be many new Members. there will be many new members. 95982 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:06:39_8 Moreover, as the poet Emerson taught us, there is no such thing as history, only biography. moreover as the poet emerson taught us there is no such thing as history only biography. 2155 fine-tune [['PERSON', 22, 7]] [['PERSON', 21, 7]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:06:39_6 I hope you will write about your experiences and impressions. i hope you will write about your experiences and impressions. 2155 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:06:39_2 You were elected on the basis of a worthy pledge to engage our House in intercultural dialogue but your record reaches further than that. you were elected on the basis of a worthy pledge to engage our house in intercultural dialogue but your record reaches further than that. 2155 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:06:39_4 On parliamentary procedures, you oversaw the reforms that many of us have long called for and, through initiatives like Europarl TV, you have supported modern methods of communicating with our citizens. on parliamentary procedures you oversaw the reforms that many of us have long called for and through initiatives like europarl tv you have supported modern methods of communicating with our citizens. 2155 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:06:39_11 It will be interesting to see what plans future presidents will bring to expand on the role that you have played, projecting the common values and principles that we hold dear. it will be interesting to see what plans future presidents will bring to expand on the role that you have played projecting the common values and principles that we hold dear. 2155 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:06:39_15 Although I will not sit in this seat again, I know you are aware that I am keen to try sitting where you are. although i will not sit in this seat again i know you are aware that i am keen to try sitting where you are. 2155 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:06:39_12 But today I think I can speak for many when I say that you have earned our respect and affection. but today i think i can speak for many when i say that you have earned our respect and affection. 2155 fine-tune [['DATE', 4, 5]] [['DATE', 4, 5]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:06:39_14 Having led my group since 2002, I have a touch of what we call in English the seven year itch. having led my group since two thousand and two i have a touch of what we call in english the seven year itch. 2155 fine-tune [['DATE', 78, 10], ['LANGUAGE', 66, 7], ['DATE', 20, 10]] [['DATE', 93, 10], ['LANGUAGE', 81, 7], ['DATE', 20, 26]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:06:39_10 It will be more powerful still under the Lisbon Treaty, if and when it is eventually ratified. it will be more powerful still under the lisbon treaty if and when it is eventually ratified. 2155 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:06:39_3 On Members' allowances, you concluded the vital work started by Pat Cox. on members' allowances you concluded the vital work started by pat cox. 2155 fine-tune [['PERSON', 64, 7]] [['PERSON', 63, 7]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:06:39_5 That is a record to be proud of and a legacy on which your successors should build. that is a record to be proud of and a legacy on which your successors should build. 2155 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:06:39_1 Our groups may not always agree, but during your mandate you have proven an honest, fair and unifying figure, one whose modesty masks your many achievements. our groups may not always agree but during your mandate you have proven an honest fair and unifying figure one whose modesty masks your many achievements. 2155 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:06:39_7 They will be too interesting to be left in the cold and powerful hands of oblivion. they will be too interesting to be left in the cold and powerful hands of oblivion. 2155 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:06:39_9 This Parliament has become more powerful over the years. this parliament has become more powerful over the years. 2155 fine-tune [['ORG', 5, 10]] [['ORG', 5, 10]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_9 Instead, let me say this the President of this Chamber is meant to embody the entire House, including those who espouse minority views, and when you treat us differently you open the door to despotism. instead let me say this the president of this chamber is meant to embody the entire house including those who espouse minority views and when you treat us differently you open the door to despotism. 4555 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_1 In all the time I have known you, first as leader of the Christian Democrats and then as President of this Parliament, you have been a model of dignity, restraint and courtesy. in all the time i have known you first as leader of the christian democrats and then as president of this parliament you have been a model of dignity restraint and courtesy. 4555 fine-tune [['ORG', 107, 10], ['NORP', 57, 19]] [['ORG', 106, 10], ['NORP', 56, 19]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_7 You chose arbitrarily to disapply those rules you did not seek to change them, which would have required a certain amount of time, you simply disregarded them. you chose arbitrarily to disapply those rules you did not seek to change them which would have required a certain amount of time you simply disregarded them. 4555 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_3 You will be very relieved, no doubt, to hear that I cannot recall ever having agreed with you. But in the career that we have both chosen, we know that ideological commitment is a rare commodity and we value it even when we find it in an opponent. you will be very relieved no doubt to hear that i cannot recall ever having agreed with you. but in the career that we have both chosen we know that ideological commitment is a rare commodity and we value it even when we find it in an opponent. 4555 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_5 Those of us who wanted referendums on the Constitutional Treaty had made our point in peaceable explanations of vote. those of us who wanted referendums on the constitutional treaty had made our point in peaceable explanations of vote. 4555 fine-tune [['LAW', 42, 21]] [['LAW', 42, 21]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_10 For example, virtually every month there are demonstrations here about something or other and they are tolerated, but when we held up placards with the one word referendum' you sent in the ushers to snatch away our banners and several of us were later fined. for example virtually every month there are demonstrations here about something or other and they are tolerated but when we held up placards with the one word referendum' you sent in the ushers to snatch away our banners and several of us were later fined. 4555 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 152, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 150, 3]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_16 All organisations need their critics. all organisations need their critics. 4555 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_18 My friends, I hope that there will be many more of us souverainistes here in July. For the first time in 50 years, this Parliament will have something in the nature of an official opposition. my friends i hope that there will be many more of us souverainistes here in july. for the first time in fifty years this parliament will have something in the nature of an official opposition. 4555 fine-tune [['ORG', 120, 10], ['DATE', 105, 8], ['ORDINAL', 91, 5], ['DATE', 77, 4]] [['ORG', 121, 10], ['DATE', 104, 11], ['ORDINAL', 90, 5], ['DATE', 76, 4]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_12 It made you feel vulnerable and that made you tetchy and, since you could hardly attack the voters directly, you took out all your frustration on us, the visible Eurosceptic minority in this Chamber. it made you feel vulnerable and that made you tetchy and since you could hardly attack the voters directly you took out all your frustration on us the visible eurosceptic minority in this chamber. 4555 fine-tune [['NORP', 162, 11]] [['NORP', 159, 11]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_14 But, from your own point of view, I would urge you to be a bit more even handed in your dealings with those of us who are the minority. but from your own point of view i would urge you to be a bit more even handed in your dealings with those of us who are the minority. 4555 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_13 Colleagues, I do not expect to change your minds about the desirability of centralising power in Brussels. colleagues i do not expect to change your minds about the desirability of centralising power in brussels. 4555 fine-tune [['GPE', 97, 8]] [['GPE', 96, 8]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_15 If only you could conquer your reflexive dislike for us, you might find that it would bolster your own democratic credentials. if only you could conquer your reflexive dislike for us you might find that it would bolster your own democratic credentials. 4555 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_19 It will be up to your successor, Hans Gert, how to deal with that opposition, but I hope he will live up to the value of tolerance which this Chamber keeps claiming to espouse. it will be up to your successor hans gert how to deal with that opposition but i hope he will live up to the value of tolerance which this chamber keeps claiming to espouse. 4555 fine-tune [['PERSON', 33, 9]] [['PERSON', 32, 9]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_11 I can understand why the word referendum' causes so much disquiet in this Chamber the electorates of three nations had rejected your constitutional model. i can understand why the word referendum' causes so much disquiet in this chamber the electorates of three nations had rejected your constitutional model. 4555 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 101, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 101, 5]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_17 Your insistence that the EU is an absolute good and that any criticism of it is either dishonest or xenophobic has done you no favours, because without critical scrutiny the Brussels institutions become bloated, self serving and corrupt. your insistence that the eu is an absolute good and that any criticism of it is either dishonest or xenophobic has done you no favours because without critical scrutiny the brussels institutions become bloated self serving and corrupt. 4555 fine-tune [['GPE', 174, 8], ['GPE', 25, 2]] [['GPE', 173, 8], ['GPE', 25, 2]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_4 You will remember how we clashed over your interpretation of this House's Rules of Procedure. you will remember how we clashed over your interpretation of this house's rules of procedure. 4555 fine-tune [['LAW', 74, 18]] [['LAW', 74, 18]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_0 Mr President, some colleagues may find this hard to believe but I am going to miss you. mr president some colleagues may find this hard to believe but i am going to miss you. 4555 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_6 Our right to do so was set out unequivocally in the Rules of Procedure. our right to do so was set out unequivocally in the rules of procedure. 4555 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:23:28_8 This is not the time to have that argument all over again. this is not the time to have that argument all over again. 4555 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:20:29_14 I hope in the next four weeks, in this campaign, that the voters of Europe can see the real face of this project. i hope in the next four weeks in this campaign that the voters of europe can see the real face of this project. 4525 fine-tune [['LOC', 68, 6], ['DATE', 14, 15]] [['LOC', 66, 6], ['DATE', 14, 15]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:20:29_16 you are bullying you are bullying; 4525 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:20:29_18 you are anti democratic you are anti democratic; 4525 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:20:29_5 The defining moment for me in this House was when we had the French say no', we had the Dutch say no' and then we had the Irish say no', and this Parliament wilfully carried on ignoring the wishes of the people. the defining moment for me in this house was when we had the french say no' we had the dutch say no' and then we had the irish say no' and this parliament wilfully carried on ignoring the wishes of the people. 4525 fine-tune [['ORG', 146, 10], ['NORP', 122, 5], ['NORP', 88, 5], ['NORP', 61, 6]] [['ORG', 144, 10], ['NORP', 121, 5], ['NORP', 87, 5], ['NORP', 61, 6]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:20:29_19 you are a complete shower! you are a complete shower! 4525 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:20:29_3 But sadly, as President Václav Klaus pointed out when he came here, you do not actually think there should be any alternative view and, as a result of that, your presidency has been marked by your deeply prejudicial manner in the way in which you have treated the Members of this House who have stood up and opposed the Constitution but sadly as president vclav klaus pointed out when he came here you do not actually think there should be any alternative view and as a result of that your presidency has been marked by your deeply prejudicial manner in the way in which you have treated the members of this house who have stood up and opposed the constitution 4525 fine-tune [['PERSON', 24, 12]] [['PERSON', 23, 11]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:20:29_17 you are threatening you are threatening; 4525 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:20:29_9 If you believed in democracy, you would not just bulldoze aside those three referendum results. if you believed in democracy you would not just bulldoze aside those three referendum results. 4525 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 70, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 69, 5]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:20:29_15 You are nationalistic you are nationalistic; 4525 fine-tune None None 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:20:29_13 Well, he may have a point, I do not know but Danny Cohn Bendit, that great champion of free speech, said that opponents of the Treaty were mentally ill, and Martin Schulz, the leader of the Socialists, said after one of the no' votes that we must not bow to populism and that the no' votes opened the door to fascism. well he may have a point i do not know; but danny cohn bendit that great champion of free speech said that opponents of the treaty were mentally ill and martin schulz the leader of the socialists said after one of the no' votes that we must not bow to populism and that the no' votes opened the door to fascism. 4525 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 213, 3], ['ORG', 190, 10], ['PERSON', 157, 13], ['PERSON', 45, 17]] [['CARDINAL', 207, 3], ['ORG', 185, 10], ['PERSON', 153, 13], ['PERSON', 44, 17]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:20:29_7 no' means no' and it is truly incredible that four hundred and ninety nine members of this house voted to ignore the irish no' vote and to continue with the treaty. 4525 fine-tune [] [['NORP', 117, 5], ['CARDINAL', 46, 28]] 20090506-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090506-13:20:29_1 Yes, because we have been providing the voice of opposition and, in a democracy, opposition is essential. yes because we have been providing the voice of opposition and in a democracy opposition is essential. 4525 fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:47:00_5 But one thing does worry me, which is that we must always balance security with freedom of expression and the right to privacy. but one thing does worry me which is that we must always balance security with freedom of expression and the right to privacy. 124958 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 4, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 4, 3]] 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:50:47_4 But these can be safeguarded only in a free, open and secure cyberspace. but these can be safeguarded only in a free open and secure cyberspace. 39724 fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:50:47_2 Besides harmonisation of legislation, it should be recognised that companies cannot deal with the challenge alone, and new regulation should provide more and efficient legal tools and incentives encouraging safer behaviour by service providers and users. besides harmonisation of legislation it should be recognised that companies cannot deal with the challenge alone and new regulation should provide more and efficient legal tools and incentives encouraging safer behaviour by service providers and users. 39724 fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:50:47_3 Technological development allowed a previously unforeseen level of convenience, ease of use of services and well being. technological development allowed a previously unforeseen level of convenience ease of use of services and well being. 39724 fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_21 We recognise and respect that. we recognise and respect that. None fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_18 With regard to encryption mentioned by a number of you when it comes to encryption in criminal investigations, we are reviewing possible options and possible ways forward, and we will revert both to the Council and to this House. with regard to encryption mentioned by a number of you when it comes to encryption in criminal investigations we are reviewing possible options and possible ways forward and we will revert both to the council and to this house. None fine-tune [['ORG', 203, 7]] [['ORG', 201, 7]] 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_27 It explicitly encourages more proactive measures to tackle this scourge. it explicitly encourages more proactive measures to tackle this scourge. None fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_16 We take a technologically neutral approach, but we want to facilitate cross border cooperation and ensure that this crime is treated as seriously as it deserves to be. we take a technologically neutral approach but we want to facilitate cross border cooperation and ensure that this crime is treated as seriously as it deserves to be. None fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_10 Both network and centre would contribute to increased investment and reinforce capabilities across the European Union. both network and centre would contribute to increased investment and reinforce capabilities across the european union. None fine-tune [['GPE', 103, 14]] [['GPE', 103, 14]] 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_12 Sadly, it will continue and will continue to grow as long as it does appear to pay, so we also need to take steps as well as building our resilience to improve deterrents and to make cybercrime easier to detect, trace and prosecute. sadly it will continue and will continue to grow as long as it does appear to pay so we also need to take steps as well as building our resilience to improve deterrents and to make cybercrime easier to detect trace and prosecute. None fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_6 Once that is fully implemented it will improve national cybersecurity capabilities, enhance cooperation between Member States and require operators in important economic sectors such as energy, transport, banking and health, as well as digital service providers, to adopt risk management measures, and report major incidents to national authorities. once that is fully implemented it will improve national cybersecurity capabilities enhance cooperation between member states and require operators in important economic sectors such as energy transport banking and health as well as digital service providers to adopt risk management measures and report major incidents to national authorities. None fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_23 The annual Safer Internet Day is a flagship event promoting awareness amongst children, teachers and parents. the annual safer internet day is a flagship event promoting awareness amongst children teachers and parents. None fine-tune [['EVENT', 11, 18]] [['EVENT', 11, 18]] 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_8 Resilience means being harder to attack and quicker to respond, so a proposed cybersecurity act would revise the mandate of ENISA and reinforce it. We are also proposing to introduce an EU certification framework for internet connected products and services. resilience means being harder to attack and quicker to respond so a proposed cybersecurity act would revise the mandate of enisa and reinforce it. we are also proposing to introduce an eu certification framework for internet connected products and services. None fine-tune [['GPE', 186, 2], ['ORG', 124, 5]] [['GPE', 185, 2], ['ORG', 123, 5]] 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_25 The Commission is considering launching a major EU wide campaign covering online safety and cybersecurity for minors. the commission is considering launching a major eu wide campaign covering online safety and cybersecurity for minors. None fine-tune [['GPE', 48, 2]] [['GPE', 48, 2]] 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_9 Building on the cybersecurity public private partnership, the Commission has said that we want to create a network of cybersecurity competence centres and a new European cybersecurity research and competence centre at its hub. building on the cybersecurity public private partnership the commission has said that we want to create a network of cybersecurity competence centres and a new european cybersecurity research and competence centre at its hub. None fine-tune [['NORP', 161, 8]] [['NORP', 160, 8]] 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_24 Next year's Safer Internet Day is on 6 February. next year's safer internet day is on six february. None fine-tune [['DATE', 37, 10], ['EVENT', 12, 18], ['DATE', 0, 9]] [['DATE', 37, 12], ['EVENT', 12, 18], ['DATE', 0, 9]] 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_13 We want law enforcement agencies to have the tools they need to tackle online crime effectively. we want law enforcement agencies to have the tools they need to tackle online crime effectively. None fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_7 However, some of the attacks that we have seen recently, like the WannaCry' attack and the Not Petya' attack, showed the need to do even more on resilience and on preparedness. however some of the attacks that we have seen recently like the wannacry' attack and the not petya' attack showed the need to do even more on resilience and on preparedness. None fine-tune [['EVENT', 91, 9], ['EVENT', 66, 8]] [['EVENT', 89, 9], ['EVENT', 64, 8]] 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_3 They can be achieved at a surprisingly low cost, but with devastating effect, and they pose a risk to our security and sometimes to our democratic processes and institutions. Which is why we need to promote our cybersecurity, and that indeed was the objective of the package of measures the Commission issued on 19 September. As a number of you have suggested, they can be achieved at a surprisingly low cost but with devastating effect and they pose a risk to our security and sometimes to our democratic processes and institutions. which is why we need to promote our cybersecurity and that indeed was the objective of the package of measures the commission issued on nineteen september. as a number of you have suggested None fine-tune [['DATE', 312, 12]] [['DATE', 309, 18]] 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_28 I want to thank you again for your engagement on these issues. i want to thank you again for your engagement on these issues. None fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_5 We have the Directive on the Security of Network and Information Systems. we have the directive on the security of network and information systems. None fine-tune [['LAW', 12, 60]] [['LAW', 12, 60]] 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_20 It has a key role in maintaining effective cybersecurity. it has a key role in maintaining effective cybersecurity. None fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_19 But we recognise, and we agree, that strong encryption is key to how we use the internet. but we recognise and we agree that strong encryption is key to how we use the internet. None fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:58:40_26 Our communication last week on tackling illegal content online also set out guidelines to encourage more effective identification and removal of illegal content, including material in relation to child sexual abuse. our communication last week on tackling illegal content online also set out guidelines to encourage more effective identification and removal of illegal content including material in relation to child sexual abuse. None fine-tune [['DATE', 18, 9]] [['DATE', 18, 9]] 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:52:04_0 Madam President, this is an important and timely report on how our society deals with new emerging issues of safety and security online. madam president this is an important and timely report on how our society deals with new emerging issues of safety and security online. 124963 fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:52:04_1 These issues impact our private and public lives, as well as the way we conduct our democratic politics. these issues impact our private and public lives as well as the way we conduct our democratic politics. 124963 fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:52:04_2 We must balance the need for safety online with privacy, and we must guarantee freedom of expression and association, while combating incitement to violence and radicalisation. we must balance the need for safety online with privacy and we must guarantee freedom of expression and association while combating incitement to violence and radicalisation. 124963 fine-tune None None 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:52:04_3 It is also crucial that we protect our democratic institutions and elections from being hijacked, such as during the UK referendum or, recently, in the US elections. it is also crucial that we protect our democratic institutions and elections from being hijacked such as during the uk referendum or recently in the us elections. 124963 fine-tune [['GPE', 152, 2], ['GPE', 117, 2]] [['GPE', 149, 2], ['GPE', 116, 2]] 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:52:04_4 We must legislate to prevent data mining companies like Cambridge Analytica using secret money to harvest private data and use it to disseminate disinformation, as reported by the investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr. we must legislate to prevent data mining companies like cambridge analytica using secret money to harvest private data and use it to disseminate disinformation as reported by the investigative journalist carole cadwalladr. 124963 fine-tune [['PERSON', 205, 17], ['ORG', 56, 19]] [['PERSON', 204, 17], ['ORG', 56, 19]] 20171002-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171002-19:52:04_5 These are new challenges, and only a large global actor like the EU can take action to tackle them. these are new challenges and only a large global actor like the eu can take action to tackle them. 124963 fine-tune [['GPE', 65, 2]] [['GPE', 64, 2]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:15:35_3 It is an opportunity to examine the implementation of the Multiannual Financial Framework and, as the rapporteurs have said, this is not a usual period in the history of the European Union. it is an opportunity to examine the implementation of the multiannual financial framework and as the rapporteurs have said this is not a usual period in the history of the european union. None fine-tune [['GPE', 174, 14]] [['GPE', 172, 14]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:15:35_14 We have, broadly speaking, an agreement on the fact that we have to sharpen the link between money and priorities and make sure that we address top priorities with top euros. we have broadly speaking an agreement on the fact that we have to sharpen the link between money and priorities and make sure that we address top priorities with top euros. None fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:15:35_10 and how to make sure that the external challenges of Europe are buffered appropriately with the use of our budget. and how to make sure that the external challenges of europe are buffered appropriately with the use of our budget. None fine-tune [['LOC', 53, 6]] [['LOC', 53, 6]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:15:35_7 Needs have gone up and resources are tighter. needs have gone up and resources are tighter. None fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:15:35_9 the young people who are jobless in Europe how to make sure that we have the capacity to address the flows of people coming, seeking rescue or out of hopelessness the young people who are jobless in europe; how to make sure that we have the capacity to address the flows of people coming seeking rescue or out of hopelessness; None fine-tune [['LOC', 36, 6]] [['LOC', 36, 6]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:15:35_18 From the Commission side, I can tell you that we are working with all we have to make the budget deliver more, bigger and better results for our people, to stretch every from the commission side i can tell you that we are working with all we have to make the budget deliver more bigger and better results for our people to stretch every None fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:15:35_19 euro to the maximum and to use our great creativity and flexibilities to do more with the money we have. euro to the maximum and to use our great creativity and flexibilities to do more with the money we have. None fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:15:35_11 These are not easy questions and I can say that there are areas where there is very strong agreement and there are areas where there would be a lot of work to do. Where we are in agreement is that we have to expand the flexibility of the budget. these are not easy questions and i can say that there are areas where there is very strong agreement and there are areas where there would be a lot of work to do. where we are in agreement is that we have to expand the flexibility of the budget. None fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:15:35_6 In this context, what we have in our hands is, for the first time in the history of the European Union, a smaller budget than the one we had before. in this context what we have in our hands is for the first time in the history of the european union a smaller budget than the one we had before. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 130, 3], ['GPE', 88, 14], ['ORDINAL', 55, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 127, 3], ['GPE', 86, 14], ['ORDINAL', 53, 5]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:15:35_17 We also know that the Monti group is due to produce its report on own resources, and that is going to be an incredibly sensitive and yet critical issue for the future of the European Union. we also know that the monti group is due to produce its report on own resources and that is going to be an incredibly sensitive and yet critical issue for the future of the european union. None fine-tune [['GPE', 174, 14], ['ORG', 22, 11]] [['GPE', 173, 14], ['ORG', 22, 11]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:15:35_13 We also have to simplify our rules, to use the revision of the Financial Regulation to make it easier for money to get to where it is designated to go. we also have to simplify our rules to use the revision of the financial regulation to make it easier for money to get to where it is designated to go. None fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:15:35_4 Since 2008 we have gone from one crisis to another. since two thousand and eight we have gone from one crisis to another. None fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 10]] [['DATE', 0, 28]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:15:35_15 There are also very difficult questions and I am not going to shy away from those. The expectations in Council and in Parliament in terms of what we would deliver are quite diverse. there are also very difficult questions and i am not going to shy away from those. the expectations in council and in parliament in terms of what we would deliver are quite diverse. None fine-tune [['ORG', 118, 10], ['ORG', 103, 7]] [['ORG', 118, 10], ['ORG', 103, 7]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:15:35_22 over everything we fund from the sacrifice of our taxpayers. over everything we fund from the sacrifice of our taxpayers. None fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:09:49_1 3 and secondly and I believe this is really essential we need to repeal the provision in the MFF regulation that stipulates that the contingency margin has to be offset. three and secondly and i believe this is really essential we need to repeal the provision in the mff regulation that stipulates that the contingency margin has to be offset. 124802 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 6, 8], ['CARDINAL', 0, 1]] [['ORDINAL', 10, 8], ['CARDINAL', 0, 5]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:09:49_3 This provision means that every time we mobilise this margin we decrease the budget in other areas. We all have to understand that new priorities have to be financed with new funds with fresh money. this provision means that every time we mobilise this margin we decrease the budget in other areas. we all have to understand that new priorities have to be financed with new funds with fresh money. 124802 fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:09:49_2 What does this mean? what does this mean? 124802 fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:35:32_28 Looking to the future, we will have to modernise the budget significantly, and modernisation is not only on the expenditure side. looking to the future we will have to modernise the budget significantly and modernisation is not only on the expenditure side. None fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:35:32_14 It moves from one place to another, but in a world that is, unfortunately, so severely undermined by conflicts and violent extremism, given the geography which we have in Europe there are no walls that can be built to stop the flow of people. it moves from one place to another but in a world that is unfortunately so severely undermined by conflicts and violent extremism given the geography which we have in europe there are no walls that can be built to stop the flow of people. None fine-tune [['LOC', 171, 6]] [['LOC', 167, 6]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:35:32_3 We do that with the internal market, but of course the budget is the fuel for this convergence engine. we do that with the internal market but of course the budget is the fuel for this convergence engine. None fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:35:32_18 weather that comes with unmitigated climate change. weather that comes with unmitigated climate change. None fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:35:32_7 We have to use the mid term review to see how we can do better in terms of aligning the budget with the priorities in a fast moving world. we have to use the mid term review to see how we can do better in terms of aligning the budget with the priorities in a fast moving world. None fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:35:32_1 I have listened very carefully and I want to start from the recognition that came from many of you that we have a new budget for a reason, and the reason is that in the EU we have invented one of the best achievements of the 20th century, i have listened very carefully and i want to start from the recognition that came from many of you that we have a new budget for a reason and the reason is that in the eu we have invented one of the best achievements of the twentieth century None fine-tune [['DATE', 225, 12], ['CARDINAL', 189, 3], ['GPE', 169, 2]] [['DATE', 224, 17], ['CARDINAL', 188, 3], ['GPE', 168, 2]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:35:32_9 how can we get more innovation to generate SMEs that push Europe forward in competitive terms how can we get more innovation to generate smes that push europe forward in competitive terms; None fine-tune [['LOC', 58, 6]] [['LOC', 58, 6]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:07:50_6 But until the Government actually triggers Article 50, uncertainty is going to continue everywhere. but until the government actually triggers article fifty uncertainty is going to continue everywhere. 124958 fine-tune [['LAW', 43, 10]] [['LAW', 43, 13]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:07:50_8 The British Government needs to hurry up, it needs to get a prime minister chosen and it needs to start the process. the british government needs to hurry up it needs to get a prime minister chosen and it needs to start the process. 124958 fine-tune [['NORP', 4, 7]] [['NORP', 4, 7]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:07:50_4 They think that it is a delaying tactic for British politicians to try to wriggle out of the result. they think that it is a delaying tactic for british politicians to try to wriggle out of the result. 124958 fine-tune [['NORP', 44, 7]] [['NORP', 44, 7]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:07:50_9 We all need certainty. we all need certainty. 124958 fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:07:50_1 The European Union has changed, the issues have changed, the world has changed and indeed it makes sense that you would want to make sure that you plan for that. the european union has changed the issues have changed the world has changed and indeed it makes sense that you would want to make sure that you plan for that. 124958 fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 14]] [['GPE', 4, 14]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:21:14_3 to raise the ceilings for both payments and commitment appropriations, and the creation of a permanent crisis reserve, to address the short term crisis without cutting into the long term policies that are vital for addressing the root causes. So in these turbulent times I think it is really vital that the EU stands for its values as the world's largest aid donor, supporting the most vulnerable globally. to raise the ceilings for both payments and commitment appropriations and the creation of a permanent crisis reserve to address the short term crisis without cutting into the long term policies that are vital for addressing the root causes. so in these turbulent times i think it is really vital that the eu stands for its values as the world's largest aid donor supporting the most vulnerable globally. 4533 fine-tune [['GPE', 307, 2]] [['GPE', 305, 2]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-15:21:14_2 At the same time, the ongoing turbulence in Africa and elsewhere will be detrimental to our own future security, and the consequences of climate change are plain for all to see. We have seen a spike in natural disasters across the world. That is why our committee wants a genuine revision that increases Heading 4, at the same time the ongoing turbulence in africa and elsewhere will be detrimental to our own future security and the consequences of climate change are plain for all to see. we have seen a spike in natural disasters across the world. that is why our committee wants a genuine revision that increases heading four 4533 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 312, 1], ['LOC', 44, 6]] [['CARDINAL', 310, 4], ['LOC', 43, 6]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:19:12_1 We should be spending more of the EU budget on creating growth and jobs. we should be spending more of the eu budget on creating growth and jobs. 96918 fine-tune [['GPE', 34, 2]] [['GPE', 34, 2]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:19:12_2 So, for example, we should be spending more of the budget on structural funds to create investment in infrastructure and training projects. so for example we should be spending more of the budget on structural funds to create investment in infrastructure and training projects. 96918 fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:19:12_3 We should be supporting the continuation of the Youth Employment Initiative, as youth unemployment remains a scandal right across the European Union. we should be supporting the continuation of the youth employment initiative as youth unemployment remains a scandal right across the european union. 96918 fine-tune [['GPE', 134, 14]] [['GPE', 133, 14]] 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:19:12_4 We should also be supporting more investment in innovation, research and development for our businesses and for our universities. we should also be supporting more investment in innovation research and development for our businesses and for our universities. 96918 fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:19:12_6 We also need a more flexible budget to deal with crises as they arise. we also need a more flexible budget to deal with crises as they arise. 96918 fine-tune None None 20160705-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20160705-16:19:12_7 For example, the refugee crisis has been mentioned, but also we have a crisis because of Brexit. There is no doubt that regions across the EU will now face a cut in funding because of that. for example the refugee crisis has been mentioned but also we have a crisis because of brexit. there is no doubt that regions across the eu will now face a cut in funding because of that. 96918 fine-tune [['GPE', 139, 2], ['EVENT', 89, 6]] [['GPE', 137, 2], ['EVENT', 87, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:45:57_1 Every time the European Parliament discusses the situation in Russia, its counterparts in Moscow express their discontent about foreigners getting involved in their domestic home affairs. every time the european parliament discusses the situation in russia its counterparts in moscow express their discontent about foreigners getting involved in their domestic home affairs. 97230 fine-tune [['GPE', 90, 6], ['GPE', 62, 6], ['ORG', 15, 19]] [['GPE', 89, 6], ['GPE', 62, 6], ['ORG', 15, 19]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:45:57_6 The demonstrations by Russian citizens show that people want free and fair elections. the demonstrations by russian citizens show that people want free and fair elections. 97230 fine-tune [['NORP', 22, 7]] [['NORP', 22, 7]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:03:06_3 I do not think it really reflects the attitudes of Russians. i do not think it really reflects the attitudes of russians. 1405 fine-tune [['NORP', 51, 8]] [['NORP', 51, 8]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:03:06_4 On my recent visits to Russia I found really very deep discontent with the decline in democracy in that very important country. on my recent visits to russia i found really very deep discontent with the decline in democracy in that very important country. 1405 fine-tune [['GPE', 23, 6]] [['GPE', 23, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:03:06_2 What we say in our official statements in relation to Russia is very modest. what we say in our official statements in relation to russia is very modest. 1405 fine-tune [['GPE', 54, 6]] [['GPE', 54, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:03:06_6 This so called managed democracy' might be acceptable in Egypt, where my friend Ayman Nour has been prevented from standing as a candidate in the presidential elections, but it is wholly ridiculous that Grigory Yavlinsky has been banned from standing as a presidential candidate in Russia. this so called managed democracy' might be acceptable in egypt where my friend ayman nour has been prevented from standing as a candidate in the presidential elections but it is wholly ridiculous that grigory yavlinsky has been banned from standing as a presidential candidate in russia. 1405 fine-tune [['GPE', 282, 6], ['PERSON', 203, 17], ['PERSON', 80, 10], ['GPE', 57, 5]] [['GPE', 280, 6], ['PERSON', 201, 17], ['PERSON', 79, 10], ['GPE', 57, 5]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:19:33_4 There remains the question of the behaviour of the Russian voters. there remains the question of the behaviour of the russian voters. 28424 fine-tune [['NORP', 51, 7]] [['NORP', 51, 7]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:07:06_7 The BBC is guilty of gross journalistic irresponsibility, and this shows once again that Putin's is a gangster regime. the bbc is guilty of gross journalistic irresponsibility and this shows once again that putin's is a gangster regime. 28497 fine-tune [['NORP', 89, 5], ['ORG', 4, 3]] [['NORP', 88, 5], ['ORG', 4, 3]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:07:06_2 The Kremlin had accused MI6 of funding Russian human rights groups and other NGOs and using a fake rock located in a Moscow square filled with electronic equipment to communicate with their secret agents. the kremlin had accused mi six of funding russian human rights groups and other ngos and using a fake rock located in a moscow square filled with electronic equipment to communicate with their secret agents. 28497 fine-tune [['GPE', 117, 6], ['NORP', 39, 7], ['ORG', 24, 3], ['ORG', 4, 7]] [['GPE', 120, 6], ['NORP', 42, 7], ['ORG', 24, 6], ['ORG', 4, 7]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:07:06_4 The FSB reacted promptly, publicly accusing two leading NGOs Memorial and Golos of being subversive and extremist organisations funded by the West. the fsb reacted promptly publicly accusing two leading ngos memorial and golos of being subversive and extremist organisations funded by the west. 28497 fine-tune [['LOC', 138, 8], ['ORG', 74, 5], ['ORG', 61, 8], ['CARDINAL', 44, 3], ['ORG', 4, 3]] [['LOC', 137, 8], ['ORG', 73, 5], ['ORG', 60, 8], ['CARDINAL', 43, 3], ['ORG', 4, 3]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:23:56_4 It seems to me that this is a politically motivated move and a blatant disregard of democratic principles and international standards which will deny the Russian people the choice of an open, democratic, modern European perspective. it seems to me that this is a politically motivated move and a blatant disregard of democratic principles and international standards which will deny the russian people the choice of an open democratic modern european perspective. 2155 fine-tune [['NORP', 211, 8], ['NORP', 154, 7]] [['NORP', 209, 8], ['NORP', 154, 7]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:23:56_2 his supporters collected over. two five million signatures in seventy one regions of the russian federation between twenty four december and ten january the only time really open to them including getting notaries to check them and the electoral commission has declared twenty of them invalid. 2155 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 270, 6], ['DATE', 141, 11], ['DATE', 116, 20], ['GPE', 89, 18], ['CARDINAL', 62, 11], ['CARDINAL', 25, 22]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:23:56_1 Konkin, who is the secretary of the Central Electoral Commission. This is the commission which has rejected the approach by Grigory Yavlinsky of the Yabloko to be a candidate for the presidency. His e. konkin who is the secretary of the central electoral commission. this is the commission which has rejected the approach by grigory yavlinsky of the yabloko to be a candidate for the presidency. 2155 fine-tune [['ORG', 149, 7], ['PERSON', 124, 17], ['ORG', 36, 28], ['PERSON', 0, 6]] [['ORG', 151, 7], ['PERSON', 126, 17], ['ORG', 38, 28], ['PERSON', 3, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:23:56_3 The party is now being investigated by the public prosecutor of Moscow who is asking where the server of its website is located. the party is now being investigated by the public prosecutor of moscow who is asking where the server of its website is located. 2155 fine-tune [['GPE', 64, 6]] [['GPE', 64, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_17 Recently, differences have emerged about how to deal with the growing crisis in Syria. recently differences have emerged about how to deal with the growing crisis in syria. None fine-tune [['GPE', 80, 5]] [['GPE', 79, 5]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_26 the important cooperation however difficult with Russia over Georgia and Moldova, which are both engaged in efforts to resolve protracted conflicts. the important cooperation however difficult with russia over georgia and moldova which are both engaged in efforts to resolve protracted conflicts. None fine-tune [['GPE', 73, 7], ['GPE', 61, 7], ['GPE', 49, 6]] [['GPE', 73, 7], ['GPE', 61, 7], ['GPE', 49, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_4 Some limited political reforms have been launched, and yet the protests that began in December, we see, are set to continue. some limited political reforms have been launched and yet the protests that began in december we see are set to continue. None fine-tune [['DATE', 86, 8]] [['DATE', 85, 8]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_2 Honourable Members will recall that we debated Russia in our Strasbourg session on 13 December 2011, and the concerns that were raised in this House about the Duma elections were raised with President Medvedev at our summit that followed shortly afterwards. You will recall that those concerns focused in particular on the exclusion of parties from the elections. President Medvedev talked to us about those concerns and explained that a necessary political evolution was taking place. honourable members will recall that we debated russia in our strasbourg session on thirteen december two thousand and eleven and the concerns that were raised in this house about the duma elections were raised with president medvedev at our summit that followed shortly afterwards. you will recall that those concerns focused in particular on the exclusion of parties from the elections. president medvedev talked to us about those concerns and explained that a necessary political evolution was taking place. None fine-tune [['PERSON', 374, 8], ['PERSON', 201, 8], ['ORG', 159, 4], ['DATE', 83, 16], ['GPE', 61, 10], ['GPE', 47, 6]] [['PERSON', 398, 8], ['PERSON', 225, 8], ['ORG', 183, 4], ['DATE', 83, 41], ['GPE', 61, 10], ['GPE', 47, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_19 It is true that Russia disagreed with the international community's approach to Libya and said that the action taken went beyond the mandate given by the Security Council I have discussed this with the Foreign Minister of Russia, Mr Lavrov, several times but it is also clear that we cannot let the Syrian people pay the price for past disagreements. it is true that russia disagreed with the international community's approach to libya and said that the action taken went beyond the mandate given by the security council i have discussed this with the foreign minister of russia mr lavrov several times but it is also clear that we cannot let the syrian people pay the price for past disagreements. None fine-tune [['NORP', 299, 6], ['PERSON', 233, 6], ['GPE', 222, 6], ['ORG', 154, 16], ['GPE', 80, 5], ['GPE', 16, 6]] [['NORP', 297, 6], ['PERSON', 232, 6], ['GPE', 222, 6], ['ORG', 154, 16], ['GPE', 80, 5], ['GPE', 16, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_24 Iran is of particular concern this year. iran is of particular concern this year. None fine-tune [['DATE', 30, 9], ['GPE', 0, 4]] [['DATE', 30, 9], ['GPE', 0, 4]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_0 Mr President, when societies change, political systems need to change too. mr president when societies change political systems need to change too. None fine-tune None None 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_8 There is a growing group of people calling for real participation, for more decisive measures to rein in corruption and impunity, and for more breathing space for democratic processes. there is a growing group of people calling for real participation for more decisive measures to rein in corruption and impunity and for more breathing space for democratic processes. None fine-tune None None 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_31 The EU is Russia's most important trading partner, and Russia is our third largest trading partner. the eu is russia's most important trading partner and russia is our third largest trading partner. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 69, 5], ['GPE', 55, 6], ['GPE', 10, 6], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['ORDINAL', 68, 5], ['GPE', 54, 6], ['GPE', 10, 6], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_15 The Russian leadership should now act swiftly on the problems identified by the OSCE, and do its utmost in the short time left to hold free and fair presidential elections next month. the russian leadership should now act swiftly on the problems identified by the osce and do its utmost in the short time left to hold free and fair presidential elections next month. None fine-tune [['DATE', 172, 10], ['ORG', 80, 4], ['NORP', 4, 7]] [['DATE', 171, 10], ['ORG', 80, 4], ['NORP', 4, 7]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_37 We are well prepared to support and encourage a domestic political process in Russia that aims to develop its democratic institutions and the rule of law, as well as a modern economy and a vibrant civil society, whose human rights are respected and whose aspirations for a more open and dynamic society are matched by the reforms undertaken by its government. we are well prepared to support and encourage a domestic political process in russia that aims to develop its democratic institutions and the rule of law as well as a modern economy and a vibrant civil society whose human rights are respected and whose aspirations for a more open and dynamic society are matched by the reforms undertaken by its government. None fine-tune [['GPE', 78, 6]] [['GPE', 78, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_9 They are ready to express these opinions peacefully. they are ready to express these opinions peacefully. None fine-tune None None 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_30 We share close historical, cultural, social and economic ties. we share close historical cultural social and economic ties. None fine-tune None None 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_36 We will continue our support for modernising both Russia's economic basis and the foundations for a dynamic society oriented towards the future. we will continue our support for modernising both russia's economic basis and the foundations for a dynamic society oriented towards the future. None fine-tune [['GPE', 50, 6]] [['GPE', 50, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_25 as already discussed the lack of progress in the talks has left us with no choice but to adopt our new round of sanctions and i have discussed in this house this evening the purpose of those sanctions and how important it is that we work closely with the e thirty three and of course in that context with russia. let me mention as well in the context of our discussions on difficult issues None fine-tune [] [['GPE', 305, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_1 More often than not, making these changes is less risky and uncertain than not making them. more often than not making these changes is less risky and uncertain than not making them. None fine-tune None None 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_27 As these examples show, we work intensively with Russia on international issues albeit not without difficulty, but there is often a desire to find common ground and enable the international community to respond. as these examples show we work intensively with russia on international issues albeit not without difficulty but there is often a desire to find common ground and enable the international community to respond. None fine-tune [['GPE', 49, 6]] [['GPE', 48, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_5 The movement has grown. the movement has grown. None fine-tune None None 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_21 one thousand nine hundred and seventy three as a permanent member of the security council russia needs to take its responsibilities for international peace and security seriously. old alliances may matter but the fate of the people of syria matters much more. None fine-tune [] [['GPE', 235, 5], ['GPE', 90, 6], ['DATE', 0, 43]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_3 He said this was due to improved living standards, a more active civil society, and the development of social media, and he emphasised that the government was drawing lessons. he said this was due to improved living standards a more active civil society and the development of social media and he emphasised that the government was drawing lessons. None fine-tune None None 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_18 With thousands of people killed and violence escalating across Syria, we strongly urge Russia to join the international consensus and allow the Security Council to act on the basis of the Arab League proposals and the joint draft resolution. with thousands of people killed and violence escalating across syria we strongly urge russia to join the international consensus and allow the security council to act on the basis of the arab league proposals and the joint draft resolution. None fine-tune [['ORG', 188, 11], ['ORG', 144, 16], ['GPE', 87, 6], ['GPE', 63, 5], ['CARDINAL', 5, 9]] [['ORG', 187, 11], ['ORG', 143, 16], ['GPE', 86, 6], ['GPE', 63, 5], ['CARDINAL', 5, 9]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_10 Nevertheless, they want to see real change and OSCE observers have raised real issues about registration, about access to electronic media, and about the lack of separation between state and governing party. We are moving forward to engage in dialogue with the protestors and, of course, the opposition. nevertheless they want to see real change; and osce observers have raised real issues about registration about access to electronic media and about the lack of separation between state and governing party. we are moving forward to engage in dialogue with the protestors and of course the opposition. None fine-tune [['ORG', 47, 4]] [['ORG', 47, 4]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-19:32:43_34 The launch of the common steps towards visa free travel opens the prospect of visas being abolished, and there was consensus at the summit that we should reinvigorate negotiations on a new agreement. the launch of the common steps towards visa free travel opens the prospect of visas being abolished and there was consensus at the summit that we should reinvigorate negotiations on a new agreement. None fine-tune None None 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_2 We have seen that the Russian leadership, at least in theory, has acknowledged the need for change. we have seen that the russian leadership at least in theory has acknowledged the need for change. None fine-tune [['NORP', 22, 7]] [['NORP', 22, 7]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_3 As I said at the beginning of my contribution, we know it is the least risky option, if I can put it like that. as i said at the beginning of my contribution we know it is the least risky option if i can put it like that. None fine-tune None None 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_4 There is a lot of work and many reforms ahead. there is a lot of work and many reforms ahead. None fine-tune None None 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_5 The different concerns that have been expressed in the House are enormously significant. the different concerns that have been expressed in the house are enormously significant. None fine-tune None None 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_8 I want to comment on some of the specific issues that have been raised. i want to comment on some of the specific issues that have been raised. None fine-tune None None 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_13 We understand that the President of the Central Election Committee is going to have to explain himself in the Duma, and there are questions there which we need to come back to and which we will continue to raise with Russia. we understand that the president of the central election committee is going to have to explain himself in the duma and there are questions there which we need to come back to and which we will continue to raise with russia. None fine-tune [['GPE', 217, 6], ['ORG', 110, 4], ['ORG', 40, 26]] [['GPE', 216, 6], ['ORG', 110, 4], ['ORG', 40, 26]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_15 Helga Schmidt, whom I mentioned earlier, was in Moscow until today, and has been meeting with them on my behalf over the last couple of days. helga schmidt whom i mentioned earlier was in moscow until today and has been meeting with them on my behalf over the last couple of days. None fine-tune [['DATE', 117, 23], ['DATE', 61, 5], ['GPE', 48, 6], ['PERSON', 0, 13]] [['DATE', 114, 23], ['DATE', 59, 5], ['GPE', 46, 6], ['PERSON', 0, 13]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_18 It depends greatly on the EU market, and that is extremely important in our relationship with Russia. I agree that opinion is shifting and that the new President will need to think about how he governs differently. it depends greatly on the eu market and that is extremely important in our relationship with russia. i agree that opinion is shifting and that the new president will need to think about how he governs differently. None fine-tune [['GPE', 94, 6], ['GPE', 26, 2]] [['GPE', 93, 6], ['GPE', 26, 2]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_20 A number of you described your visits to Russia and talks with individuals about how things are beginning to change. The policy that we are trying to develop is a good one, but it requires us to look at Russia from a bilateral set of relationships, as international partners on many things, and at the responsibilities that we a number of you described your visits to russia and talks with individuals about how things are beginning to change. the policy that we are trying to develop is a good one but it requires us to look at russia from a bilateral set of relationships as international partners on many things and at the responsibilities that we None fine-tune [['GPE', 203, 6], ['GPE', 41, 6]] [['GPE', 202, 6], ['GPE', 41, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_21 have together in the international community. have together in the international community. None fine-tune None None 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_22 Russian civil society is very important, but I would say to those who have raised this issue that the relationship between this Parliament and civil society is also extremely valuable. russian civil society is very important but i would say to those who have raised this issue that the relationship between this parliament and civil society is also extremely valuable. None fine-tune [['ORG', 128, 10], ['NORP', 0, 7]] [['ORG', 127, 10], ['NORP', 0, 7]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_23 Many times in the course of our deliberations about what has happened in North Africa, in what is now called the Arab Spring or the Arab uprising, I have raised the fact that Members of Parliament are critically important in explaining and discussing with people the value and importance of democracy, what it can bring many times in the course of our deliberations about what has happened in north africa in what is now called the arab spring or the arab uprising i have raised the fact that members of parliament are critically important in explaining and discussing with people the value and importance of democracy what it can bring None fine-tune [['ORG', 186, 10], ['NORP', 132, 4], ['EVENT', 113, 11], ['LOC', 73, 12]] [['ORG', 184, 10], ['NORP', 131, 4], ['EVENT', 112, 11], ['LOC', 73, 12]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_24 and how to engage with it. and how to engage with it. None fine-tune None None 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_26 Mr Batten, the important point you make for me is that Golos and Memorial should be allowed to work freely and I agree with you on that. mr batten the important point you make for me is that golos and memorial should be allowed to work freely and i agree with you on that. None fine-tune [['ORG', 65, 8], ['ORG', 55, 5], ['PERSON', 3, 6]] [['ORG', 64, 8], ['ORG', 54, 5], ['PERSON', 3, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_27 I agree too on the importance of the bigger picture, and also of the smaller details, and that we need to have the tough discussions with Russia that Mr Svensson talked about. We also know that there is a great deal of interest in the European Union. i agree too on the importance of the bigger picture and also of the smaller details and that we need to have the tough discussions with russia that mr svensson talked about. we also know that there is a great deal of interest in the european union. None fine-tune [['GPE', 235, 14], ['PERSON', 153, 8], ['GPE', 138, 6]] [['GPE', 233, 14], ['PERSON', 151, 8], ['GPE', 136, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_29 The Eurasian Union, which is much talked about now and which I discussed with Deputy Prime Minister Shuvalov when I was there in November, is in a sense inspired by the way that the European Union works. Ms Vaidere, I know very well the concerns in Latvia about the language issue and I know that it is very sensitive, but I am quite sure that the Latvian authorities will handle this well. the eurasian union which is much talked about now and which i discussed with deputy prime minister shuvalov when i was there in november is in a sense inspired by the way that the european union works. ms vaidere i know very well the concerns in latvia about the language issue and i know that it is very sensitive but i am quite sure that the latvian authorities will handle this well. None fine-tune [['NORP', 348, 7], ['GPE', 249, 6], ['PERSON', 207, 7], ['GPE', 182, 14], ['DATE', 129, 8], ['PERSON', 100, 8], ['ORG', 4, 14]] [['NORP', 344, 7], ['GPE', 246, 6], ['PERSON', 205, 7], ['GPE', 180, 14], ['DATE', 128, 8], ['PERSON', 99, 8], ['ORG', 4, 14]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_30 In conclusion, this has been an important debate as we continue to try to develop the relationship with Russia. On the one hand, we see the advantages now within the World Trade Organization and the capacity we have to develop those trade relationships we see a more active civil society with which we can engage we can in conclusion this has been an important debate as we continue to try to develop the relationship with russia. on the one hand we see the advantages now within the world trade organization and the capacity we have to develop those trade relationships; we see a more active civil society with which we can engage we can None fine-tune [['ORG', 166, 24], ['GPE', 104, 6]] [['ORG', 164, 24], ['GPE', 103, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:26:32_32 we see the need to continue to press on some of the basic issues that have been quite rightly raised here about the way that the internal situation in Russia is developing. Then there is Russia as an international player with whom we work on issues such as Iran. We are increasingly trying to work with it on Syria and on other areas where working together in the Security Council and the importance of collaboration we see the need to continue to press on some of the basic issues that have been quite rightly raised here about the way that the internal situation in russia is developing. then there is russia as an international player with whom we work on issues such as iran. we are increasingly trying to work with it on syria and on other areas where working together in the security council and the importance of collaboration None fine-tune [['ORG', 364, 16], ['GPE', 309, 5], ['GPE', 257, 4], ['GPE', 187, 6], ['GPE', 151, 6]] [['ORG', 364, 16], ['GPE', 309, 5], ['GPE', 257, 4], ['GPE', 187, 6], ['GPE', 151, 6]] 20120201-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120201-20:25:17_1 I think it is for that reason I take a special interest in Russia. i think it is for that reason i take a special interest in russia. 96668 fine-tune [['GPE', 59, 6]] [['GPE', 59, 6]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-23:05:15_7 At this stage, we must also reflect on what the European Union will do to support the implementation of the financing for development outcome and the post 2015 agenda. at this stage we must also reflect on what the european union will do to support the implementation of the financing for development outcome and the post two thousand and fifteen agenda. None fine-tune [['DATE', 155, 4], ['GPE', 48, 14]] [['DATE', 154, 24], ['GPE', 47, 14]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-23:05:15_1 I agree that the European Union must keep up its level of ambition and commitments on ODA, including through the implementation of the development effectiveness principles. I also welcome your comments on issues that go beyond ODA. i agree that the european union must keep up its level of ambition and commitments on oda including through the implementation of the development effectiveness principles. i also welcome your comments on issues that go beyond oda. None fine-tune [['GPE', 17, 14]] [['GPE', 17, 14]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-23:05:15_5 Indeed, the 2015 edition of the report was published last month. indeed the two thousand and fifteen edition of the report was published last month. None fine-tune [['DATE', 53, 10], ['DATE', 12, 4]] [['DATE', 72, 10], ['DATE', 11, 24]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-23:05:15_10 This includes a comprehensive approach to supporting domestic resource mobilisation in developing countries and tackling tax avoidance and tax evasion. this includes a comprehensive approach to supporting domestic resource mobilisation in developing countries and tackling tax avoidance and tax evasion. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-23:05:15_3 On the question of monitoring and follow up, we must remain ambitious. on the question of monitoring and follow up we must remain ambitious. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-23:05:15_8 We are carefully considering how the European Union's policies might need to be reviewed to help promote the new agenda. we are carefully considering how the european union's policies might need to be reviewed to help promote the new agenda. None fine-tune [['GPE', 37, 14]] [['GPE', 37, 14]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-23:05:15_6 But we should also reflect on how we can strengthen that process, within the context of a wider post 2015 monitoring and accountability framework. but we should also reflect on how we can strengthen that process within the context of a wider post two thousand and fifteen monitoring and accountability framework. None fine-tune [['DATE', 96, 9]] [['DATE', 95, 29]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:35:57_4 So tax is crucial, and that is why we need concrete measures to tackle tax problems. so tax is crucial and that is why we need concrete measures to tackle tax problems. 2327 fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:35:57_8 That is money that would pay for decent healthcare, and it would pay to tackle childhood malnutrition. I think those who are dodging those taxes need to know that they are literally taking money out of the mouths of babes. that is money that would pay for decent healthcare and it would pay to tackle childhood malnutrition. i think those who are dodging those taxes need to know that they are literally taking money out of the mouths of babes. 2327 fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:35:57_1 If we do not get a deal there it will be harder in those subsequent conferences. if we do not get a deal there it will be harder in those subsequent conferences. 2327 fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:35:57_9 To tackle these problems, we need concrete proposals and we have heard some tonight. to tackle these problems we need concrete proposals and we have heard some tonight. 2327 fine-tune [['TIME', 76, 7]] [['TIME', 75, 7]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:35:57_5 We need companies and individuals to pay their fair share of tax, and some of these concrete measures are in the Schlein report. we need companies and individuals to pay their fair share of tax and some of these concrete measures are in the schlein report. 2327 fine-tune [['PERSON', 113, 7]] [['PERSON', 112, 7]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:35:57_3 The OECD has estimated that, if we could increase tax revenue by 1 in developing countries, it would be like doubling ODA. the oecd has estimated that if we could increase tax revenue by one in developing countries it would be like doubling oda. 2327 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 65, 1], ['ORG', 4, 4]] [['CARDINAL', 64, 3], ['ORG', 4, 4]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_2 The Addis conference is a priority for the European Union. the addis conference is a priority for the european union. None fine-tune [['GPE', 43, 14], ['EVENT', 4, 16]] [['GPE', 43, 14], ['EVENT', 4, 16]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_14 We need a true global partnership to achieve such a broad agenda. we need a true global partnership to achieve such a broad agenda. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_36 There are still difficulties around the UN committee on tax, and its upgrading to an intergovernmental there are still difficulties around the un committee on tax and its upgrading to an intergovernmental None fine-tune [['ORG', 40, 19]] [['ORG', 40, 19]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_30 The Commission concurs with the general analysis of this very comprehensive report. the commission concurs with the general analysis of this very comprehensive report. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_40 path. As part of a global partnership initiative, we will be organising a side event on the margins of the Addis conference and are developing a document as a first basis for discussion under the title Collect More Spend Better'. path. as part of a global partnership initiative we will be organising a side event on the margins of the addis conference and are developing a document as a first basis for discussion under the title collect more spend better'. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 159, 5], ['GPE', 107, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 158, 5], ['GPE', 106, 5]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_23 This makes the European Union collectively the world's largest donor. We have recommitted to achieving the official development assistance target of this makes the european union collectively the world's largest donor. we have recommitted to achieving the official development assistance target of. None fine-tune [['GPE', 15, 14]] [['GPE', 15, 14]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_38 body. We should focus on the substance, not on taking decisions on the format at this stage of the process. body. we should focus on the substance not on taking decisions on the format at this stage of the process. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_25 Regrettably, this commitment has not been followed by other developed and emerging donors. regrettably this commitment has not been followed by other developed and emerging donors. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_27 will be dedicated to addressing environment and climate change objectives. will be dedicated to addressing environment and climate change objectives. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_10 We need an ambitious and coherent engagement and agreement, covering all means of implementation aid, investment and domestic resources, as well as an enabling policy environment. we need an ambitious and coherent engagement and agreement covering all means of implementation aid investment and domestic resources as well as an enabling policy environment. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_32 Improved domestic resource mobilisation can indeed significantly contribute to a more sustainable and reliable sourcing of revenue. improved domestic resource mobilisation can indeed significantly contribute to a more sustainable and reliable sourcing of revenue. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_42 In Addis and New York we have a unique opportunity to redefine global development cooperation for the years to in addis and new york we have a unique opportunity to redefine global development cooperation for the years to None fine-tune [['GPE', 13, 8], ['GPE', 3, 5]] [['GPE', 13, 8], ['GPE', 3, 5]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_17 We need an integrated, transparent and reliable framework to keep track not only of our financial commitments, but also of overall progress towards achieving the sustainable development goals. We all have been working hard for an ambitious Addis outcome document, one that reflects EU aspirations and objectives, we need an integrated transparent and reliable framework to keep track not only of our financial commitments but also of overall progress towards achieving the sustainable development goals. we all have been working hard for an ambitious addis outcome document one that reflects eu aspirations and objectives None fine-tune [['GPE', 282, 2], ['EVENT', 240, 5]] [['GPE', 279, 2], ['EVENT', 238, 5]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_19 The European Union negotiations have been challenging. the european union negotiations have been challenging. None fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 14]] [['GPE', 4, 14]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_22 the european union has been well prepared and ready to play its constructive and leading role throughout the negotiations and beyond including through some concrete figures for instance eur fifty eight billion for official development assistance. None fine-tune [] [['MONEY', 186, 23], ['GPE', 4, 14]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_39 The Commission is committed to ensuring that the developing countries which have the ambition for reform are supported in this difficult the commission is committed to ensuring that the developing countries which have the ambition for reform are supported in this difficult None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_15 All countries need to act and contribute their fair share and so does the private sector and civil society. The European Union stands ready to play its full part in implementing the sustainable development goals at home and through our external actions. all countries need to act and contribute their fair share and so does the private sector and civil society. the european union stands ready to play its full part in implementing the sustainable development goals at home and through our external actions. None fine-tune [['GPE', 112, 14]] [['GPE', 112, 14]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_37 body. We clearly support giving developing countries a stronger voice and participation in the definition of the global tax governance agenda without necessarily creating yet another intergovernmental body. we clearly support giving developing countries a stronger voice and participation in the definition of the global tax governance agenda without necessarily creating yet another intergovernmental None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_13 The old days of North and South, donors and beneficiaries, are over. the old days of north and south donors and beneficiaries are over. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_5 And I am delighted that six of you will be joining the European Union delegation attending the conference. and i am delighted that six of you will be joining the european union delegation attending the conference. None fine-tune [['GPE', 55, 14], ['CARDINAL', 24, 3]] [['GPE', 55, 14], ['CARDINAL', 24, 3]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:24:41_7 Together with the representatives from national governments, we will make sure that the European Union and its Member States continue to speak with one voice in these last crucial stages. together with the representatives from national governments we will make sure that the european union and its member states continue to speak with one voice in these last crucial stages. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 148, 3], ['GPE', 88, 14]] [['CARDINAL', 147, 3], ['GPE', 87, 14]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:51:29_0 Madam President, this report seems to me to be barking up the wrong tree, attempting to solve a peripheral symptom of the real problem in developing nations, that of corruption. madam president this report seems to me to be barking up the wrong tree attempting to solve a peripheral symptom of the real problem in developing nations that of corruption. 124965 fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:51:29_1 Nigeria is a prime example of how governmental corruption has nurtured an environment of low investor confidence, which has allowed corporations to abuse the free market by investing in the countries with the most disjointed tax evasion laws and ethos. nigeria is a prime example of how governmental corruption has nurtured an environment of low investor confidence which has allowed corporations to abuse the free market by investing in the countries with the most disjointed tax evasion laws and ethos. 124965 fine-tune [['GPE', 0, 7]] [['GPE', 0, 7]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:51:29_2 This report states that transparency is the key in holding tax evaders accountable. this report states that transparency is the key in holding tax evaders accountable. 124965 fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:51:29_4 These countries are not blessed with the scale of technological advancements we enjoy. these countries are not blessed with the scale of technological advancements we enjoy. 124965 fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20150707-22:51:29_6 Before the issue of tax avoidance can be addressed properly, corruption must be dealt with in developing nations. before the issue of tax avoidance can be addressed properly corruption must be dealt with in developing nations. 124965 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:38:26_12 The EIB will promote EU policies whilst managing its operations in accordance with the principles of sound banking practices. the eib will promote eu policies whilst managing its operations in accordance with the principles of sound banking practices. None fine-tune [['GPE', 21, 2], ['ORG', 4, 3]] [['GPE', 21, 2], ['ORG', 4, 3]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:38:26_4 this is similar in size to the current mandate of eur twenty nine. None fine-tune [] [['MONEY', 50, 15]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:38:26_11 Moreover, the proposed decision reinforces the cooperation between the Bank, the Commission and the European External Action Service and further enhances transparency and promotes broad stakeholder consultation on European Investment Bank operations. moreover the proposed decision reinforces the cooperation between the bank the commission and the european external action service and further enhances transparency and promotes broad stakeholder consultation on european investment bank operations. None fine-tune [['ORG', 214, 24], ['ORG', 100, 32]] [['ORG', 212, 24], ['ORG', 98, 32]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:38:26_7 mr president i would like to highlight that this is a cost effective way of promoting eu external policies. owing to the leverage effect of the guarantee mechanism the total cost to the eu budget for providing the eur twenty seven billion guarantee for eib external operations is eur one three. billion None fine-tune [] [['MONEY', 280, 22], ['ORG', 253, 3], ['MONEY', 214, 24], ['GPE', 186, 2], ['GPE', 86, 2]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:38:26_13 The EU guarantee will complement the EIB's own risk operations and will add value by supporting local private sector development, in particular by providing support to SMEs through the development of social and economic infrastructure, including transport, energy and environmental infrastructure the eu guarantee will complement the eib's own risk operations and will add value by supporting local private sector development in particular by providing support to smes through the development of social and economic infrastructure including transport energy and environmental infrastructure None fine-tune [['ORG', 37, 3], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['ORG', 37, 3], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:38:26_9 It will allow the European Investment Bank to continue investing in North Africa following the Arab Spring, including investment to promote growth and create jobs. it will allow the european investment bank to continue investing in north africa following the arab spring including investment to promote growth and create jobs. None fine-tune [['EVENT', 95, 11], ['LOC', 68, 12], ['ORG', 18, 24]] [['EVENT', 95, 11], ['LOC', 68, 12], ['ORG', 18, 24]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:05:33_24 But we have had free elections for the first time in decades in these three countries. but we have had free elections for the first time in decades in these three countries. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 70, 5], ['ORDINAL', 39, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 70, 5], ['ORDINAL', 39, 5]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:05:33_17 First of all, I take pride in the fact that there is a long waiting list of countries who want to join. first of all i take pride in the fact that there is a long waiting list of countries who want to join. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:05:33_11 The Bank already has a priority project pipeline in Ukraine of up to EUR1.5 the bank already has a priority project pipeline in ukraine of up to eur one five. None fine-tune [['MONEY', 69, 6], ['GPE', 52, 7]] [['MONEY', 69, 12], ['GPE', 52, 7]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:05:33_20 EUR4.8 billion ceiling for the Eastern Neighbourhood in the proposed decision is sufficient to cover this increase of EIB operations in Ukraine in the short term, and there is scope to increase this further under the flexibility to reallocate across regions. eight billion ceiling for the eastern neighbourhood in the proposed decision is sufficient to cover this increase of eib operations in ukraine in the short term and there is scope to increase this further under the flexibility to reallocate across regions. None fine-tune [['GPE', 136, 7], ['ORG', 118, 3], ['LAW', 31, 21], ['MONEY', 0, 14]] [['GPE', 135, 7], ['ORG', 117, 3], ['LAW', 30, 21], ['CARDINAL', 0, 13]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:05:33_1 First of all, we are not an inward looking European Union. It is true that there is that English proverb which says charity begins at home', which is the most abused proverb in the English language. first of all we are not an inward looking european union. it is true that there is that english proverb which says charity begins at home' which is the most abused proverb in the english language. None fine-tune [['LANGUAGE', 181, 7], ['LANGUAGE', 89, 7], ['GPE', 43, 14], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['LANGUAGE', 179, 7], ['LAW', 88, 7], ['GPE', 42, 14], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:05:33_7 Right now we have this country, Ukraine, which has a strong European perspective. right now we have this country ukraine which has a strong european perspective. None fine-tune [['NORP', 60, 8], ['GPE', 32, 7]] [['NORP', 58, 8], ['GPE', 31, 7]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:05:33_21 Following the mid term review, as I said in my opening speech, there is also the option to activate the optional mandate of EUR3 billion. following the mid term review as i said in my opening speech there is also the option to activate the optional mandate of eur three billion. None fine-tune [['MONEY', 124, 12]] [['MONEY', 122, 17]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:05:33_10 First of all, Ukraine is one of the eligible countries under the proposed decision, so if we vote in favour of this decision today, we are indirectly also helping Ukraine. first of all ukraine is one of the eligible countries under the proposed decision so if we vote in favour of this decision today we are indirectly also helping ukraine. None fine-tune [['GPE', 163, 7], ['DATE', 125, 5], ['CARDINAL', 25, 3], ['GPE', 14, 7], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['GPE', 160, 7], ['DATE', 123, 5], ['CARDINAL', 24, 3], ['GPE', 13, 7], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:05:33_14 Of course not. of course not. None fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:05:33_12 billion for the next three years and could significantly scale this up if adequate guarantee provisions are granted and if the political and operational conditions allow it. billion for the next three years and could significantly scale this up if adequate guarantee provisions are granted and if the political and operational conditions allow it. None fine-tune [['DATE', 16, 16], ['CARDINAL', 0, 7]] [['DATE', 16, 16], ['CARDINAL', 0, 7]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:05:33_25 We have invested so much politically in North Africa that we cannot abandon them to their fate, and the projects financed by the European Investment Bank in North Africa are a way of doing politics, of doing foreign policy in our neighbourhood. we have invested so much politically in north africa that we cannot abandon them to their fate and the projects financed by the european investment bank in north africa are a way of doing politics of doing foreign policy in our neighbourhood. None fine-tune [['LOC', 157, 12], ['ORG', 129, 24], ['LOC', 40, 12]] [['LOC', 156, 12], ['ORG', 128, 24], ['LOC', 40, 12]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:33:49_13 In the period from 2014 to 2020, the EIB is encouraged to continue pursuing its greener path, by strengthening its emissions performance standards and launching a public review of the climate impact of its lending portfolio. in the period from two thousand and fourteen to two thousand and twenty the eib is encouraged to continue pursuing its greener path by strengthening its emissions performance standards and launching a public review of the climate impact of its lending portfolio. 4265 fine-tune [['ORG', 37, 3], ['DATE', 14, 17]] [['ORG', 76, 3], ['DATE', 14, 57]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:33:49_17 We should make an evaluation of the social impact of its operation, and human rights considerations will have a more central role in the Bank's lending. we should make an evaluation of the social impact of its operation and human rights considerations will have a more central role in the bank's lending. 4265 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:33:49_20 We expect that the Board of the EIB will strengthen the administrative capacity of the Bank in order to be able to accomplish all the new tasks. we expect that the board of the eib will strengthen the administrative capacity of the bank in order to be able to accomplish all the new tasks. 4265 fine-tune [['ORG', 32, 3]] [['ORG', 32, 3]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:33:49_19 We emphasise dialogue with stakeholders and better alignment with the political goals of the European Union in the respective regions, and the rapporteur hopes that the EIB will continue to work successfully outside the EU as a top rated bank and as an EU institution. we emphasise dialogue with stakeholders and better alignment with the political goals of the european union in the respective regions and the rapporteur hopes that the eib will continue to work successfully outside the eu as a top rated bank and as an eu institution. 4265 fine-tune [['GPE', 253, 2], ['GPE', 220, 2], ['ORG', 169, 3], ['GPE', 93, 14]] [['GPE', 252, 2], ['GPE', 219, 2], ['ORG', 168, 3], ['GPE', 93, 14]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:33:49_5 That is a very efficient use of scarce EU resources. The rapporteur also thanks the Council in particular the Lithuanian Presidency, with which he has negotiated for accepting to use external assigned revenues from the fiduciary account established for the Facility for Euro Mediterranean Investment and Partnership, to finance the that is a very efficient use of scarce eu resources. the rapporteur also thanks the council in particular the lithuanian presidency with which he has negotiated for accepting to use external assigned revenues from the fiduciary account established for the facility for euro mediterranean investment and partnership to finance the 4265 fine-tune [['NORP', 110, 10], ['GPE', 39, 2]] [['NORP', 110, 10], ['GPE', 39, 2]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:33:49_7 Two billion might not sound very much, but if we consider what these funds can mobilise overall, it is very significant. two billion might not sound very much but if we consider what these funds can mobilise overall it is very significant. 4265 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 0, 11]] [['CARDINAL', 0, 11]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:33:49_1 We had worries that it might take longer, but it is now in place. This will give the European Investment Bank the possibility to continue its operations without disruption, which is of course extremely important. we had worries that it might take longer but it is now in place. this will give the european investment bank the possibility to continue its operations without disruption which is of course extremely important. 4265 fine-tune [['ORG', 85, 24]] [['ORG', 84, 24]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:33:49_9 The rapporteur is also very satisfied with the open and constructive work he has had with civil society during the work on of this report. NGOs were particularly helpful regarding transparency and on social and environmental aspects, etc. the rapporteur is also very satisfied with the open and constructive work he has had with civil society during the work on of this report. ngos were particularly helpful regarding transparency and on social and environmental aspects etc. 4265 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:33:49_8 From the agreement reached it is, however, clear that the decision to use reflows in this way is a one off deal and cannot be used as a precedent in other contexts. from the agreement reached it is however clear that the decision to use reflows in this way is a one off deal and cannot be used as a precedent in other contexts. 4265 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:33:49_4 the use of eu funds through the eib allows for a leverage effect of more funding sometimes up to twenty five times the amount we invest. 4265 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 97, 11], ['ORG', 32, 3], ['GPE', 11, 2]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:33:49_2 The rapporteur also very much welcomes the agreement to keep the lending ceilings at current levels. the rapporteur also very much welcomes the agreement to keep the lending ceilings at current levels. 4265 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:33:49_18 We also emphasise increased transparency, monitoring of the Bank's activities, democratic scrutiny and zero tolerance of tax evasion and fraud as being crucial. we also emphasise increased transparency monitoring of the bank's activities democratic scrutiny and zero tolerance of tax evasion and fraud as being crucial. 4265 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:33:49_10 In accordance with the Treaty, the EIB should endeavour to support the objectives of the Union's development cooperation policy, such as by reducing poverty through inclusive growth and sustainable economy and environmental and social development. in accordance with the treaty the eib should endeavour to support the objectives of the union's development cooperation policy such as by reducing poverty through inclusive growth and sustainable economy and environmental and social development. 4265 fine-tune [['GPE', 89, 5], ['ORG', 35, 3]] [['GPE', 88, 5], ['ORG', 34, 3]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:33:49_16 Financial agreements with individual promoters relating to EIB operations should also include appropriate environmental, social, human rights and labour provisions. financial agreements with individual promoters relating to eib operations should also include appropriate environmental social human rights and labour provisions. 4265 fine-tune [['ORG', 59, 3]] [['ORG', 59, 3]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-10:33:49_14 The EIB should also support investment projects in sustainable energy security and energy infrastructure, including transmission infrastructure, in particular interconnections that facilitate the integration of electricity from renewable sources. the eib should also support investment projects in sustainable energy security and energy infrastructure including transmission infrastructure in particular interconnections that facilitate the integration of electricity from renewable sources. 4265 fine-tune [['ORG', 4, 3]] [['ORG', 4, 3]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:11:30_1 First of all, thanks to the Commissioner, because what he said on the external mandate makes it possible for me to be much shorter. I completely agree with his arguments when it comes to investments outside Europe. first of all thanks to the commissioner because what he said on the external mandate makes it possible for me to be much shorter. i completely agree with his arguments when it comes to investments outside europe. 4265 fine-tune [['LOC', 207, 6], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['LOC', 205, 6], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:11:30_2 Just think is it good or bad for Europe to have a more stable environment in Ukraine, in North Africa, etc.? just think is it good or bad for europe to have a more stable environment in ukraine in north africa etc. 4265 fine-tune [['LOC', 89, 12], ['GPE', 77, 7], ['LOC', 33, 6]] [['LOC', 88, 12], ['GPE', 77, 7], ['LOC', 33, 6]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:11:30_4 course it is good for Europe. course it is good for europe. 4265 fine-tune [['LOC', 22, 6]] [['LOC', 22, 6]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:11:30_5 If we do not do it for humanitarian reasons or solidarity reasons, we should do it anyway for economic reasons, because they would be stable partners for us in trade and investments, etc. if we do not do it for humanitarian reasons or solidarity reasons we should do it anyway for economic reasons because they would be stable partners for us in trade and investments etc. 4265 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:11:30_9 That would also be important for the future to enhance credibility in those instruments. that would also be important for the future to enhance credibility in those instruments. 4265 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:11:30_10 Finally, my third point. finally my third point. 4265 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 12, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 11, 5]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:11:30_11 It has been said now, when the Financial Framework and the EU budget has been cut, let us put more emphasis on these instruments'. Yes, but they cannot really replace the budget instruments. it has been said now when the financial framework and the eu budget has been cut let us put more emphasis on these instruments'. yes but they cannot really replace the budget instruments. 4265 fine-tune [['GPE', 59, 2]] [['GPE', 58, 2]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:11:30_12 They are always a complement. they are always a complement. 4265 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:02:08_2 North African countries, of course, are not eligible to be members, at least under present rules, but their receipt of investment is a sign that the EU is not so much a European Union as a global union in waiting. north african countries of course are not eligible to be members at least under present rules but their receipt of investment is a sign that the eu is not so much a european union as a global union in waiting. 96749 fine-tune [['NORP', 169, 8], ['GPE', 149, 2], ['NORP', 6, 7]] [['NORP', 165, 8], ['GPE', 145, 2], ['NORP', 6, 7]] 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:02:08_3 There will undoubtedly be people in the still crisis ridden states of the South who wonder why all such available money is not being invested there. there will undoubtedly be people in the still crisis ridden states of the south who wonder why all such available money is not being invested there. 96749 fine-tune None None 20140311-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140311-11:02:08_4 The answer might be that investment will be less effective in those countries when expansion is constrained by a currency that is overvalued for their economies. the answer might be that investment will be less effective in those countries when expansion is constrained by a currency that is overvalued for their economies. 96749 fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-20:23:42_5 it is clear at the moment that all twenty eight are not committed to the same level of implementation of the existing regulation. i hope that will change with the new regulation. 1403 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 35, 12]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-20:23:42_1 Yet, as we have heard in this debate, our Member States and companies continue to provide the very tools that facilitate such harassment to the very governments that undertake such repression. yet as we have heard in this debate our member states and companies continue to provide the very tools that facilitate such harassment to the very governments that undertake such repression. 1403 fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-20:23:42_7 It is unacceptable to hide behind the shield of privacy in this area. it is unacceptable to hide behind the shield of privacy in this area. 1403 fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-20:23:42_0 Mr President, the EU rightly and regularly condemns state intimidation and violence against journalists, dissidents and human rights defenders. mr president the eu rightly and regularly condemns state intimidation and violence against journalists dissidents and human rights defenders. 1403 fine-tune [['GPE', 18, 2]] [['GPE', 17, 2]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-20:23:42_4 as is ensuring uniform implementation of the regulation throughout all of our Member States. as is ensuring uniform implementation of the regulation throughout all of our member states. 1403 fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_13 Firstly, the parameters of human security controls must be carefully calibrated so that they do not hinder the development of the EU cybersecurity industry, nor the trade in cyber—surveillance technologies that are essential to protect us against criminals and terrorists. firstly the parameters of human security controls must be carefully calibrated so that they do not hinder the development of the eu cybersecurity industry nor the trade in cybersurveillance technologies that are essential to protect us against criminals and terrorists. None fine-tune [['GPE', 130, 2], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] [['GPE', 129, 2], ['ORDINAL', 0, 7]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_6 It is illustrating that the process is moving forward thanks to Members' determination. it is illustrating that the process is moving forward thanks to members' determination. None fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_15 Indeed, a defining feature of export control is it is based on case by case assessments, and that is why we believe that controls must be targeted and take into account the precise circumstances of a particular export. indeed a defining feature of export control is it is based on case by case assessments and that is why we believe that controls must be targeted and take into account the precise circumstances of a particular export. None fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_24 Autonomous weapon systems, artificial intelligence and additive manufacturing will shape our world in years to come not only in the civilian area, but also in the military sphere. autonomous weapon systems artificial intelligence and additive manufacturing will shape our world in years to come not only in the civilian area but also in the military sphere. None fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_8 I would also like to welcome this interim report because it shows the strong convergence of views between the European Parliament and the Commission. In particular, the introduction of a human security dimension that explicitly incorporate human rights into export controls reflects our commitment to a true value based trade policy. i would also like to welcome this interim report because it shows the strong convergence of views between the european parliament and the commission. in particular the introduction of a human security dimension that explicitly incorporate human rights into export controls reflects our commitment to a true value based trade policy. None fine-tune [['ORG', 110, 19]] [['ORG', 110, 19]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_22 Last but not least, it is our joint responsibility to wield trade tools to effectively protect security and human rights, and the starting point for this is to make the correct analysis of the threat landscape. last but not least it is our joint responsibility to wield trade tools to effectively protect security and human rights and the starting point for this is to make the correct analysis of the threat landscape. None fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_19 It is no coincidence that the Wannacry cyber—attacks of 2007 were attributed to North Korea the same malicious actor that puts international peace and stability and security at risk by developing nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles in contradiction of United Nations Security resolutions, and commits terrorist attacks in foreign countries using chemical nerve agents. it is no coincidence that the wannacry cyberattacks of two thousand and seven were attributed to north korea the same malicious actor that puts international peace and stability and security at risk by developing nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles in contradiction of united nations security resolutions and commits terrorist attacks in foreign countries using chemical nerve agents. None fine-tune [['ORG', 255, 14], ['GPE', 80, 11], ['DATE', 56, 4], ['EVENT', 30, 8]] [['ORG', 272, 14], ['GPE', 97, 11], ['DATE', 55, 22], ['EVENT', 30, 8]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_20 This illustrates the convergence of security threats from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to cyber—proliferation and terrorism. this illustrates the convergence of security threats from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to cyberproliferation and terrorism. None fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_11 The proposed general export authorisation is an important step in that direction, but I agree that we should identify efforts to find the right balance between security and trade in encryption products. the proposed general export authorisation is an important step in that direction but i agree that we should identify efforts to find the right balance between security and trade in encryption products. None fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_17 Technology is global, economy and trade are global, security is global, and proliferators do not care about borders or our regulations, so we must take into account that reality while maintaining control firmly within EU jurisdiction where we can act to strengthen them. technology is global economy and trade are global security is global and proliferators do not care about borders or our regulations so we must take into account that reality while maintaining control firmly within eu jurisdiction where we can act to strengthen them. None fine-tune [['GPE', 218, 2]] [['GPE', 214, 2]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_4 One year after the proposal from the Commission the adoption of this report by an overwhelming majority sends a very strong political signal. one year after the proposal from the commission the adoption of this report by an overwhelming majority sends a very strong political signal. None fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 8]] [['DATE', 0, 8]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_10 Cyber—threats increasingly threaten countries, businesses and citizens in the EU and across the world, and we must take action and when and where necessary autonomous EU action to ensure that this trade does not fuel conflict and human right violations. We have heard your message on encryption and we share the concerns that trade in advanced IT products that contain encryption should not be unduly restricted at a time when we are racing towards the Internet of things. cyberthreats increasingly threaten countries businesses and citizens in the eu and across the world and we must take action and when and where necessary autonomous eu action to ensure that this trade does not fuel conflict and human right violations. we have heard your message on encryption and we share the concerns that trade in advanced it products that contain encryption should not be unduly restricted at a time when we are racing towards the internet of things. None fine-tune [['GPE', 167, 2], ['GPE', 78, 2]] [['GPE', 164, 2], ['GPE', 76, 2]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_16 The INTA report cautions against so—called extra—territorial controls and in this respect we must not forget that the overarching objective of the proposal is to adjust EU policy to rapidly changing technology, economic and security conditions. the inta report cautions against socalled extraterritorial controls and in this respect we must not forget that the overarching objective of the proposal is to adjust eu policy to rapidly changing technology economic and security conditions. None fine-tune [['GPE', 169, 2], ['ORG', 4, 4]] [['GPE', 167, 2], ['ORG', 4, 4]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_27 So that is why we need to have a proposal that is capable of continuously adjusting to a constantly changing security, technological and economic environment, and we need as you so rightly say in your report to make the system future proof. so that is why we need to have a proposal that is capable of continuously adjusting to a constantly changing security technological and economic environment and we need as you so rightly say in your report to make the system future proof. None fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_18 I would also like to point out that there are obvious links between different facets of the threat environment. i would also like to point out that there are obvious links between different facets of the threat environment. None fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_21 So we must respond to the risk of sensitive items falling into the hands of non state actors, and in particular terrorists, and ensure that controls contribute to preventing terrorism. so we must respond to the risk of sensitive items falling into the hands of non state actors and in particular terrorists and ensure that controls contribute to preventing terrorism. None fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_25 That is why we consider that EU control should not be limited in principle to cyber—surveillance technology, but should be ready to address other emerging technologies of concern. that is why we consider that eu control should not be limited in principle to cybersurveillance technology but should be ready to address other emerging technologies of concern. None fine-tune [['GPE', 29, 2]] [['GPE', 29, 2]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_23 The broadening of the threat landscape today does not only concern cybersecurity. the broadening of the threat landscape today does not only concern cybersecurity. None fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_1 The subject we are discussing today is a true example of value—based trade. the subject we are discussing today is a true example of valuebased trade. None fine-tune [['DATE', 30, 5]] [['DATE', 30, 5]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_12 A few issues that require further attention. a few issues that require further attention. None fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:51:12_7 I understand that the Council is also actively proceeding with its examination, and I hope that the mandate for trilogues will be ready by the end of the Bulgarian Presidency. i understand that the council is also actively proceeding with its examination and i hope that the mandate for trilogues will be ready by the end of the bulgarian presidency. None fine-tune [['NORP', 154, 9], ['ORG', 22, 7]] [['PERSON', 153, 9], ['ORG', 22, 7]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-20:31:58_2 We take our responsibility to scrutinise policy proposals carefully, but it also shows that we are serious that our rhetoric about values—based trade becomes our practice. we take our responsibility to scrutinise policy proposals carefully but it also shows that we are serious that our rhetoric about valuesbased trade becomes our practice. 124953 fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-20:39:15_1 This is what our citizens expect from us, namely that we take human rights very seriously in this kind of trade. this is what our citizens expect from us namely that we take human rights very seriously in this kind of trade. None fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-20:39:15_5 We are introducing a new EU general export authorisation, simplifying controls on intra EU transfer on sensitive products and technologies, we are developing an electronic licensing system in Member States and we are facilitating technology transfers. we are introducing a new eu general export authorisation simplifying controls on intra eu transfer on sensitive products and technologies we are developing an electronic licensing system in member states and we are facilitating technology transfers. None fine-tune [['GPE', 88, 2], ['GPE', 25, 2]] [['GPE', 87, 2], ['GPE', 25, 2]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-20:39:15_7 It is indeed high time that we adapt to changing technologies and emerging security threats, and this is what we are trying to do with this. it is indeed high time that we adapt to changing technologies and emerging security threats and this is what we are trying to do with this. None fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-20:39:15_8 I am happy to see that there is such a great consensus in this House maybe the Christmas spirit is still looming but I think it is mostly thanks to the rapporteur and his work that we have such strong support for this report. i am happy to see that there is such a great consensus in this house maybe the christmas spirit is still looming but i think it is mostly thanks to the rapporteur and his work that we have such strong support for this report. None fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-20:39:15_9 It will definitely facilitate discussions with the next institution, and hopefully we will have flexible legislation that is able to adjust to technologies and security. it will definitely facilitate discussions with the next institution and hopefully we will have flexible legislation that is able to adjust to technologies and security. None fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:57:18_0 Mr President, the billion euro commercial market in ready made surveillance systems remains largely unregulated, and that is astonishing in light of the capabilities that companies in surveillance, hacking and exfiltration technologies are further and further developing. mr president the billion euro commercial market in ready made surveillance systems remains largely unregulated and that is astonishing in light of the capabilities that companies in surveillance hacking and exfiltration technologies are further and further developing. 96945 fine-tune [['MONEY', 18, 12]] [['MONEY', 17, 12]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:57:18_1 While many politicians claim to be concerned with cyber security, anyone who can afford it can buy systems that collect massive amounts of data, can break into people's devices without the consent of the user, and information can be removed unnoticed. while many politicians claim to be concerned with cyber security anyone who can afford it can buy systems that collect massive amounts of data can break into people's devices without the consent of the user and information can be removed unnoticed. 96945 fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:57:18_3 The digital surveillance market should worry us in Europe, but the consequences of exports to dictatorships where the rule of law is absent is even more grave and unacceptable. the digital surveillance market should worry us in europe but the consequences of exports to dictatorships where the rule of law is absent is even more grave and unacceptable. 96945 fine-tune [['LOC', 51, 6]] [['LOC', 51, 6]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:57:18_4 The Arab uprisings seven years ago were often associated with the use of technology to advance human rights, but it has become crystal clear how repressive regimes have mastered technologies for their own goals and control, and this is not limited to the Middle East. the arab uprisings seven years ago were often associated with the use of technology to advance human rights but it has become crystal clear how repressive regimes have mastered technologies for their own goals and control and this is not limited to the middle east. 96945 fine-tune [['LOC', 255, 11], ['DATE', 19, 15], ['NORP', 4, 4]] [['LOC', 253, 11], ['DATE', 19, 15], ['NORP', 4, 4]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:57:18_5 Human rights defenders, journalists, critical citizens, dissidents and representatives of civil society are targets worldwide. human rights defenders journalists critical citizens dissidents and representatives of civil society are targets worldwide. 96945 fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:57:18_6 It has taken a long time for there to be EU action but I'm very glad that we found broad consensus to update the dual use regulation that will tackle this toxic trade with targeted measures on the basis of human security. it has taken a long time for there to be eu action but i'm very glad that we found broad consensus to update the dual use regulation that will tackle this toxic trade with targeted measures on the basis of human security. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 41, 2]] [['GPE', 41, 2]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:57:18_7 Surveillance systems will require a licence before export, human rights will become a clear criterion to assess before a licence is granted, and definitions will be clear, so the private sector will not suffer or be hindered unnecessarily, and we in turn count on their cooperation. surveillance systems will require a licence before export human rights will become a clear criterion to assess before a licence is granted and definitions will be clear so the private sector will not suffer or be hindered unnecessarily and we in turn count on their cooperation. 96945 fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:57:18_9 We need to end the notion of so called licence shopping' where a company maybe rejected a licence in, for example, the Netherlands, but can be granted one in, for example, Italy. we need to end the notion of so called licence shopping' where a company maybe rejected a licence in for example the netherlands but can be granted one in for example italy. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 172, 5], ['CARDINAL', 151, 3], ['GPE', 119, 11]] [['GPE', 167, 5], ['CARDINAL', 148, 3], ['GPE', 117, 11]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:57:18_10 At the same time and I am glad the Commissioner mentioned it security researchers should be able to do their job, which sometimes requires coordinated attacks on systems precisely to make them more resilient and robust. at the same time and i am glad the commissioner mentioned it security researchers should be able to do their job which sometimes requires coordinated attacks on systems precisely to make them more resilient and robust. 96945 fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:57:18_11 An encryption which actually helps people to protect data doesn't belong on a controls list. an encryption which actually helps people to protect data doesn't belong on a controls list. 96945 fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:57:18_12 We call for the lifting of export controls on that. we call for the lifting of export controls on that. 96945 fine-tune None None 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:57:18_13 I look forward to a swift trilogue that can start under the Bulgarian Presidency without delay. i look forward to a swift trilogue that can start under the bulgarian presidency without delay. 96945 fine-tune [['NORP', 60, 9]] [['NORP', 60, 9]] 20180116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180116-19:57:18_14 It is good to see such a coming together of minds between our three institutions which can have a real impact in the real world. it is good to see such a coming together of minds between our three institutions which can have a real impact in the real world. 96945 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 62, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 62, 5]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-21:23:43_1 There are 450 successions per year which have an international background. there are four hundred and fifty zero successions per year which have an international background. None fine-tune [['DATE', 26, 8], ['CARDINAL', 10, 3]] [['DATE', 50, 8], ['CARDINAL', 33, 4], ['CARDINAL', 10, 22]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-21:23:43_7 At any rate, even if we decide on this without the participation of the UK and Ireland, they will of course always have the possibility of opting in later. at any rate even if we decide on this without the participation of the uk and ireland they will of course always have the possibility of opting in later. None fine-tune [['GPE', 79, 7], ['GPE', 72, 2]] [['GPE', 78, 7], ['GPE', 71, 2]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-21:23:43_3 That is what we should do in order to allow citizens to exercise their right to free movement. that is what we should do in order to allow citizens to exercise their right to free movement. None fine-tune None None 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-21:23:43_6 The future regulation, which is now on the table, already constitutes a fair compromise which the UK and Ireland should be able to accept because there are substantial benefits in it for their citizens. the future regulation which is now on the table already constitutes a fair compromise which the uk and ireland should be able to accept because there are substantial benefits in it for their citizens. None fine-tune [['GPE', 105, 7], ['GPE', 98, 2]] [['GPE', 103, 7], ['GPE', 96, 2]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-21:23:43_10 I think it is very important that notaries in all the participating Member States will be informed and will inform their clients about the new possibilities available to them. i think it is very important that notaries in all the participating member states will be informed and will inform their clients about the new possibilities available to them. None fine-tune None None 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:41:57_13 I am sure this is one of the points we can put on the table during the European Year of Citizens in order to show that, yes, we care for citizens. i am sure this is one of the points we can put on the table during the european year of citizens in order to show that yes we care for citizens. None fine-tune [['EVENT', 71, 25], ['CARDINAL', 18, 3]] [['EVENT', 71, 25], ['CARDINAL', 18, 3]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:41:57_11 I absolutely agree with the rapporteur that the text which has been under discussion for such a long time has been very much improved thanks to the arduous work of the rapporteur and the committee. i absolutely agree with the rapporteur that the text which has been under discussion for such a long time has been very much improved thanks to the arduous work of the rapporteur and the committee. None fine-tune None None 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:41:57_4 I am very much aware that succession is a delicate, sensitive area which is intrinsically linked to national policies on family protection and judicial systems, and that there are considerable differences between the national laws, but fortunately we have had a wonderful rapporteur, Mr Lechner. i am very much aware that succession is a delicate sensitive area which is intrinsically linked to national policies on family protection and judicial systems and that there are considerable differences between the national laws but fortunately we have had a wonderful rapporteur mr lechner. None fine-tune [['PERSON', 287, 7]] [['PERSON', 283, 7]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:41:57_2 This is not just for a few people, because around 10 of the total number of successions in the EU involve an international dimension. this is not just for a few people because around ten of the total number of successions in the eu involve an international dimension. None fine-tune [['GPE', 95, 2], ['CARDINAL', 50, 2]] [['GPE', 95, 2], ['CARDINAL', 49, 3]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:41:57_6 I think, Mr Lechner, with this action you have left a stamp on the European Parliament and I think we can all thank you for the work you have done in the interests of the citizens of Europe. i think mr lechner with this action you have left a stamp on the european parliament and i think we can all thank you for the work you have done in the interests of the citizens of europe. None fine-tune [['GPE', 183, 6], ['ORG', 67, 19], ['PERSON', 12, 7]] [['GPE', 181, 6], ['ORG', 65, 19], ['PERSON', 11, 7]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:41:57_0 Mr President, believe me, I am very glad to see that this proposal is on the agenda of this plenary sitting because citizens have been waiting for a long time, for too long. mr president believe me i am very glad to see that this proposal is on the agenda of this plenary sitting because citizens have been waiting for a long time for too long. None fine-tune None None 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:41:57_8 The resolution which is for adoption tomorrow maintains the main policy objectives set for the Commission, namely that successions will be governed by one single law that of the country of habitual residence of the deceased. the resolution which is for adoption tomorrow maintains the main policy objectives set for the commission namely that successions will be governed by one single law that of the country of habitual residence of the deceased. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 151, 3], ['DATE', 37, 8]] [['CARDINAL', 150, 3], ['DATE', 37, 8]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:41:57_9 People will be able to plan their succession in advance by choosing the law of their country of nationality wherever they move in the European Union, and there will be free movement of court decisions and of authentic instruments in Europe. people will be able to plan their succession in advance by choosing the law of their country of nationality wherever they move in the european union and there will be free movement of court decisions and of authentic instruments in europe. None fine-tune [['LOC', 233, 6], ['GPE', 134, 14]] [['LOC', 232, 6], ['GPE', 134, 14]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:41:57_3 The value is about EUR 120 billion, so this regulation provides a unique opportunity to show that Europe is taking action to make life easer for citizens in difficult human and legal situations. the value is about eur one hundred and twenty billion so this regulation provides a unique opportunity to show that europe is taking action to make life easer for citizens in difficult human and legal situations. None fine-tune [['LOC', 98, 6], ['MONEY', 19, 15]] [['LOC', 116, 6], ['MONEY', 19, 34]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:41:57_10 The cherry on the cake is, of course, the European Certificate of Succession which will enable people to prove their status as heirs and exercise their rights throughout the EU. the cherry on the cake is of course the european certificate of succession which will enable people to prove their status as heirs and exercise their rights throughout the eu. None fine-tune [['GPE', 174, 2], ['LAW', 42, 34]] [['GPE', 172, 2], ['LAW', 40, 34]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:56:53_3 He is going to be missed. he is going to be missed. 28481 fine-tune None None 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:56:53_1 Can I start off by saying, first of all, my very sincere thanks to our colleague Mr Lechner for the tremendous amount of hard work that he has put into this dossier over a period of about two years or so? can i start off by saying first of all my very sincere thanks to our colleague mr lechner for the tremendous amount of hard work that he has put into this dossier over a period of about two years or so? 28481 fine-tune [['DATE', 188, 9], ['PERSON', 84, 7], ['ORDINAL', 27, 5]] [['DATE', 186, 9], ['PERSON', 82, 7], ['ORDINAL', 26, 5]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:56:53_7 This was one of the issues I wanted to discuss with him. this was one of the issues i wanted to discuss with him. 28481 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 9, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 9, 3]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:56:53_14 I note that there remain concerns within delegations in the Council regarding other aspects of the regulation such as the provisions relating to administration. i note that there remain concerns within delegations in the council regarding other aspects of the regulation such as the provisions relating to administration. 28481 fine-tune [['ORG', 60, 7]] [['ORG', 60, 7]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:56:53_12 3.1 of the UK population comes from another EU Member State and I consider that the failure to resolve the issue of clawback is a fundamental flaw in the final regulation as it will close off its benefits to a huge number of citizens from other Member States who happen to be living in the UK and Ireland, and conversely the large numbers of expat UK three one of the uk population comes from another eu member state and i consider that the failure to resolve the issue of clawback is a fundamental flaw in the final regulation as it will close off its benefits to a huge number of citizens from other member states who happen to be living in the uk and ireland and conversely the large numbers of expat uk 28481 fine-tune [['GPE', 348, 2], ['GPE', 297, 7], ['GPE', 290, 2], ['GPE', 44, 2], ['GPE', 11, 2], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['GPE', 353, 2], ['GPE', 303, 7], ['GPE', 296, 2], ['GPE', 50, 2], ['GPE', 17, 2], ['CARDINAL', 0, 9]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:56:53_9 Can I also express my real disappointment at the decision in the Council whereby the UK and Ireland found themselves in a position where they did not feel they were able to opt into this regulation? can i also express my real disappointment at the decision in the council whereby the uk and ireland found themselves in a position where they did not feel they were able to opt into this regulation? 28481 fine-tune [['GPE', 92, 7], ['GPE', 85, 2], ['ORG', 65, 7]] [['GPE', 92, 7], ['GPE', 85, 2], ['ORG', 65, 7]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:56:53_15 Practices vary widely across the European Union in this area, and we must consider whether the final article agreed between Parliament and Council will meet the needs of citizens and practitioners from all Member States. practices vary widely across the european union in this area and we must consider whether the final article agreed between parliament and council will meet the needs of citizens and practitioners from all member states. 28481 fine-tune [['ORG', 139, 7], ['ORG', 124, 10], ['GPE', 33, 14]] [['ORG', 138, 7], ['ORG', 123, 10], ['GPE', 33, 14]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:56:53_2 I thank him for everything he has done in making sure that he has made his contribution and I wish him well for whatever he chooses to do after he leaves us. i thank him for everything he has done in making sure that he has made his contribution and i wish him well for whatever he chooses to do after he leaves us. 28481 fine-tune None None 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-20:56:53_11 For instance, more than 15 of successions that have been carried out in the United Kingdom had a cross border element for instance more than fifteen of successions that have been carried out in the united kingdom had a cross border element. 28481 fine-tune [['GPE', 76, 14], ['CARDINAL', 24, 2]] [['GPE', 80, 14], ['CARDINAL', 23, 7]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-21:12:47_1 The danger is that it will lead to an EU law of property ownership. the danger is that it will lead to an eu law of property ownership. 28497 fine-tune [['GPE', 38, 2]] [['GPE', 38, 2]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-21:12:47_2 An EU certificate of succession is a short step away from a European probate registry and the introduction of an EU property tax. an eu certificate of succession is a short step away from a european probate registry and the introduction of an eu property tax. 28497 fine-tune [['GPE', 113, 2], ['NORP', 60, 8], ['GPE', 3, 2]] [['GPE', 113, 2], ['NORP', 60, 8], ['GPE', 3, 2]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-21:12:47_3 Now, I doubt that many people in England realise that we are debating the EU's intention to take control of inheritance law. now i doubt that many people in england realise that we are debating the eu's intention to take control of inheritance law. 28497 fine-tune [['GPE', 74, 2], ['GPE', 33, 7]] [['GPE', 73, 2], ['GPE', 32, 7]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-21:12:47_4 The one good thing I can say about this is that the British Government has exercised its opt out. the one good thing i can say about this is that the british government has exercised its opt out. 28497 fine-tune [['NORP', 52, 7], ['CARDINAL', 4, 3]] [['NORP', 52, 7], ['CARDINAL', 4, 3]] 20120312-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120312-21:12:47_8 Anyway, some MEPs might like to consider the wisdom of handing yet more control to the EU in this area and vote with MEPs from the UK Independence Party against it. anyway some meps might like to consider the wisdom of handing yet more control to the eu in this area and vote with meps from the uk independence party against it. 28497 fine-tune [['ORG', 131, 21], ['GPE', 87, 2]] [['ORG', 130, 21], ['GPE', 86, 2]] 20130520-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130520-20:21:39_5 There will be differences because countries are located differently, geographically there will be differences because countries are located differently geographically; None fine-tune None None 20130520-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130520-20:21:39_13 I was very happy about the EUREMA scheme in Malta. i was very happy about the eurema scheme in malta. None fine-tune [['GPE', 44, 5]] [['GPE', 44, 5]] 20130520-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130520-20:21:39_9 Therefore we will always have to be prepared for some sort of solidarity mechanism or some sort of assistance. therefore we will always have to be prepared for some sort of solidarity mechanism or some sort of assistance. None fine-tune None None 20130520-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130520-20:21:39_11 We could identify that and mobilise a whole range of tools to alleviate the pressure. we could identify that and mobilise a whole range of tools to alleviate the pressure. None fine-tune None None 20130520-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130520-20:21:39_6 there are histories in different Member States there is the reputation issue there are histories in different member states; there is the reputation issue; None fine-tune None None 20130520-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130520-20:21:39_18 I think we could achieve the same goals by setting up this forum with the Commission, together with EASO and other experts, giving regular reports, convening the forum and identifying where the needs are the biggest, and hopefully Member States could pledge the places in order to help and show solidarity. We have set aside specific lump sums for that in order to provide also the economic possibilities for solidarity, and together with the experience, the know how and the best practices which we have gained from EUREMA, I think this could be almost as good as a permanent legislative i think we could achieve the same goals by setting up this forum with the commission together with easo and other experts giving regular reports convening the forum and identifying where the needs are the biggest and hopefully member states could pledge the places in order to help and show solidarity. we have set aside specific lump sums for that in order to provide also the economic possibilities for solidarity and together with the experience the know how and the best practices which we have gained from eurema i think this could be almost as good as a permanent legislative None fine-tune [['ORG', 100, 4]] [['ORG', 99, 4]] 20130520-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130520-20:21:39_16 It was very difficult to get Member States to pledge places very difficult and as you saw, only 14 people have been relocated through that scheme. When, as I told you, we discussed with the Ministers the possibility of setting up a scheme such as you are asking for a legislative, permanent scheme only a couple of Member States were in favour, but a vast majority were totally against. There is not the political climate today to make it possible to propose such a scheme. it was very difficult to get member states to pledge places very difficult and as you saw only fourteen people have been relocated through that scheme. when as i told you we discussed with the ministers the possibility of setting up a scheme such as you are asking for a legislative permanent scheme only a couple of member states were in favour but a vast majority were totally against. there is not the political climate today to make it possible to propose such a scheme. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 96, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 95, 8]] 20130520-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130520-20:21:39_12 But again, there will always be some sort of mechanism. but again there will always be some sort of mechanism. None fine-tune None None 20130520-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130520-20:21:39_4 Of course, in the medium term this will mean that we can distribute the responsibility a little better in the European Union and that we can help more people. However, there will always be differences between the Member States. of course in the medium term this will mean that we can distribute the responsibility a little better in the european union and that we can help more people. however there will always be differences between the member states. None fine-tune [['GPE', 110, 14]] [['GPE', 109, 14]] 20130520-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130520-20:21:39_2 It will take some time before it works in all Member States but it will mean that all Member States will have the possibility of receiving asylum seekers in a fair, transparent and humane way. it will take some time before it works in all member states but it will mean that all member states will have the possibility of receiving asylum seekers in a fair transparent and humane way. None fine-tune None None 20130520-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130520-20:11:51_1 As the Commissioner very honestly said, we cannot have such a scheme if the Council sets its face against a permanent legislative solution. as the commissioner very honestly said we cannot have such a scheme if the council sets its face against a permanent legislative solution. 4519 fine-tune [['ORG', 76, 7]] [['ORG', 75, 7]] 20130520-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130520-20:11:51_2 We are here today with the oral question for the simple reason that the Member States are not providing the solidarity which we in this House wish to see. we are here today with the oral question for the simple reason that the member states are not providing the solidarity which we in this house wish to see. 4519 fine-tune [['DATE', 12, 5]] [['DATE', 12, 5]] 20130520-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130520-20:11:51_6 We now all have to work to see whether these kinds of solutions are something we can work with when the Member States will not help us by coming up with a permanent legislative proposal. we now all have to work to see whether these kinds of solutions are something we can work with when the member states will not help us by coming up with a permanent legislative proposal. 4519 fine-tune None None 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:52:32_4 However, today it is clear that economic and political enlargement of Europe is not enough to have Europe truly integrated as a community of values'. We need a new wave of enlargement that of Europe's conscience. however today it is clear that economic and political enlargement of europe is not enough to have europe truly integrated as a community of values'. we need a new wave of enlargement that of europe's conscience. 28424 fine-tune [['LOC', 192, 6], ['LOC', 99, 6], ['LOC', 70, 6]] [['LOC', 191, 6], ['LOC', 98, 6], ['LOC', 69, 6]] 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:28:28_1 The new EU survey of water quality in Ireland indicates that almost two thirds of people say water quality is a serious problem, while half consider that the quality has deteriorated since the new eu survey of water quality in ireland indicates that almost two thirds of people say water quality is a serious problem while half consider that the quality has deteriorated since. 1289 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 135, 4], ['CARDINAL', 68, 10], ['GPE', 38, 7], ['GPE', 8, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 134, 4], ['CARDINAL', 68, 10], ['GPE', 38, 7], ['GPE', 8, 2]] 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:27:11_3 50. So, ageing issues are not just something that are of interest to people in here but are of interest to people, right outside, amongst our constituents. fifty so ageing issues are not just something that are of interest to people in here but are of interest to people right outside amongst our constituents. 4535 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 0, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 0, 5]] 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:27:11_1 Can I please underpin the comments already made by a few colleagues about the importance of intergroups? can i please underpin the comments already made by a few colleagues about the importance of intergroups? 4535 fine-tune None None 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:27:11_2 I am Co President of the Intergroup on Ageing, and, as you may be aware, over 50 of voters this year for the very first time will be over 50 as opposed to under i am co president of the intergroup on ageing and as you may be aware over fifty of voters this year for the very first time will be over fifty as opposed to under. 4535 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 138, 2], ['ORDINAL', 114, 5], ['DATE', 91, 9], ['CARDINAL', 78, 2], ['ORG', 25, 20]] [['CARDINAL', 138, 5], ['ORDINAL', 114, 5], ['DATE', 91, 9], ['CARDINAL', 75, 5], ['ORG', 25, 20]] 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:27:11_4 I would plead with you, Mr President, to use the qualities of clarity and fairness which are the hallmarks of your presidency to make sure that the work of intergroups can be facilitated and not hindered from here on. Have we got your promise, please? i would plead with you mr president to use the qualities of clarity and fairness which are the hallmarks of your presidency to make sure that the work of intergroups can be facilitated and not hindered from here on. have we got your promise please? 4535 fine-tune None None 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:18:17_3 Despite the valuable work of intergroups they have been marginalised over the last year and, effectively, they are being shut down by in house parliamentary rules that refuse intergroups meeting rooms and slots in the schedule of the Strasbourg sitting. despite the valuable work of intergroups they have been marginalised over the last year and effectively they are being shut down by in house parliamentary rules that refuse intergroups meeting rooms and slots in the schedule of the strasbourg sitting. 28119 fine-tune [['GPE', 234, 10], ['DATE', 74, 13]] [['GPE', 232, 10], ['DATE', 74, 13]] 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:18:17_5 Parliament will be much poorer for their extinction and the people of Europe will not be as well served. parliament will be much poorer for their extinction and the people of europe will not be as well served. 28119 fine-tune [['LOC', 70, 6], ['ORG', 0, 10]] [['LOC', 70, 6], ['ORG', 0, 10]] 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:18:17_1 In intergroups, MEPs can unite across the political divide to deal with particular issues. in intergroups meps can unite across the political divide to deal with particular issues. 28119 fine-tune None None 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:18:17_2 For example, the oldest intergroup the one on disabilities vets legislation that goes through this Parliament to be sure that it is disability friendly and educates other parliamentarians about disability issues. for example the oldest intergroup the one on disabilities vets legislation that goes through this parliament to be sure that it is disability friendly and educates other parliamentarians about disability issues. 28119 fine-tune [['ORG', 99, 10]] [['ORG', 98, 10]] 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:18:17_4 I think we need to sort this out quite urgently before the next term because, otherwise, intergroups will be a thing of the past i think we need to sort this out quite urgently before the next term because otherwise intergroups will be a thing of the past; 28119 fine-tune None None 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:44:19_0 Mr President, it is more than a month since you visited Gaza, but the latest figures from the Israeli Government show that nothing has changed still no materials for reconstruction are being allowed through the checkpoints mr president it is more than a month since you visited gaza but the latest figures from the israeli government show that nothing has changed still no materials for reconstruction are being allowed through the checkpoints; 4554 fine-tune [['NORP', 94, 7], ['LOC', 56, 4], ['DATE', 30, 7]] [['NORP', 92, 7], ['LOC', 55, 4], ['DATE', 29, 7]] 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:44:19_1 no material for schools, no material for industry. no material for schools no material for industry. 4554 fine-tune None None 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:44:19_3 Perhaps this would be a good time for this Parliament to try and influence opinion by hosting an exhibition of the T shirts to which reference has been made by another Member clothing produced to the design of soldiers, such as the sniper from the Givati Brigade, whose design incorporates a pregnant Palestinian woman and the slogan One shot, two kills'. perhaps this would be a good time for this parliament to try and influence opinion by hosting an exhibition of the t shirts to which reference has been made by another member clothing produced to the design of soldiers such as the sniper from the givati brigade whose design incorporates a pregnant palestinian woman and the slogan one shot two kills'. 4554 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 344, 3], ['CARDINAL', 334, 3], ['NORP', 301, 11], ['ORG', 248, 14], ['ORG', 43, 10]] [['CARDINAL', 341, 3], ['CARDINAL', 332, 3], ['NORP', 299, 11], ['ORG', 247, 14], ['ORG', 43, 10]] 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:44:19_4 There are other reports in Israeli newspapers of other designs that are more racist, more extreme, more vile. there are other reports in israeli newspapers of other designs that are more racist more extreme more vile. 4554 fine-tune [['NORP', 27, 7]] [['NORP', 27, 7]] 20090323-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090323-17:44:19_5 Such an exhibition might encourage Members to question whether or not we should be continuing with the EU Israel Association Agreement in the present circumstances. such an exhibition might encourage members to question whether or not we should be continuing with the eu israel association agreement in the present circumstances. 4554 fine-tune [['LAW', 103, 31]] [['LAW', 103, 31]] 20130206-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20130206-13:27:41_5 Last week the issue was discussed by Ministers under the Irish Presidency. last week the issue was discussed by ministers under the irish presidency. 2125 fine-tune [['NORP', 57, 5], ['DATE', 0, 9]] [['NORP', 57, 5], ['DATE', 0, 9]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:20:43_5 Lending taxpayers' money without judging solely upon their economic viability is folly of the first order. lending taxpayers' money without judging solely upon their economic viability is folly of the first order. 124939 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 94, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 94, 5]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:20:43_3 And let me remind you that the EIB lent almost EUR 80 billion last year in order that the EU can broaden and deepen its control. and let me remind you that the eib lent almost eur eighty billion last year in order that the eu can broaden and deepen its control. 124939 fine-tune [['GPE', 90, 2], ['DATE', 62, 9], ['MONEY', 47, 14], ['ORG', 31, 3]] [['GPE', 94, 2], ['DATE', 66, 9], ['MONEY', 47, 18], ['ORG', 31, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:20:43_1 The second proposal is to increase the budget for external lending. the second proposal is to increase the budget for external lending. 124939 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:20:43_4 And, astonishingly, the Committee on Budgetary Control stated that the soundness of funded projects should not be assessed only in terms of economic relevance, confirming both the political nature of the EIB and that the EU does not have a grip on the realities of the market. and astonishingly the committee on budgetary control stated that the soundness of funded projects should not be assessed only in terms of economic relevance confirming both the political nature of the eib and that the eu does not have a grip on the realities of the market. 124939 fine-tune [['GPE', 221, 2], ['ORG', 204, 3], ['ORG', 24, 30]] [['GPE', 218, 2], ['ORG', 201, 3], ['ORG', 22, 30]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:20:43_2 Well, neither is justifiable given the EIB's performance to date. well neither is justifiable given the eib's performance to date. 124939 fine-tune [['ORG', 39, 3]] [['ORG', 38, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_8 I think it is a question of credibility also of the financial institutions that we do not forget what we subscribed to in New York two years ago and in Paris one and a half years ago. The EIB is in the vanguard in this respect among the financial institutions. i think it is a question of credibility also of the financial institutions that we do not forget what we subscribed to in new york two years ago and in paris one and a half years ago. the eib is in the vanguard in this respect among the financial institutions. None fine-tune [['ORG', 188, 3], ['DATE', 158, 24], ['GPE', 152, 5], ['DATE', 131, 13], ['GPE', 122, 8]] [['ORG', 188, 3], ['DATE', 158, 24], ['GPE', 152, 5], ['DATE', 131, 13], ['GPE', 122, 8]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_11 I think we can be better on cohesion in the next couple of years. i think we can be better on cohesion in the next couple of years. None fine-tune [['DATE', 40, 24]] [['DATE', 40, 24]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_0 Madam President, this was such a wide spectrum of interventions and opinions and issues that I certainly cannot respond to each and every one of them in the very limited time, so I promise to every Member of the European Parliament who has posed a question or made a remark that we will come back individually to those issues which I cannot madam president this was such a wide spectrum of interventions and opinions and issues that i certainly cannot respond to each and every one of them in the very limited time so i promise to every member of the european parliament who has posed a question or made a remark that we will come back individually to those issues which i cannot None fine-tune [['ORG', 212, 19]] [['ORG', 210, 19]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_20 I agree with that as well. i agree with that as well. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_19 We have lots of experience with microcredit outside the European Union and I think it is gaining in importance within it as well. I have heard well that you encourage us to take more risk. we have lots of experience with microcredit outside the european union and i think it is gaining in importance within it as well. i have heard well that you encourage us to take more risk. None fine-tune [['GPE', 56, 14]] [['GPE', 56, 14]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_6 There is one big issue that has been the focus of the discussions in Washington last weekend, and that is climate change and sustainability, and I can tell you that the wind is not necessarily getting any more favourable to these issues. there is one big issue that has been the focus of the discussions in washington last weekend and that is climate change and sustainability and i can tell you that the wind is not necessarily getting any more favourable to these issues. None fine-tune [['GPE', 69, 10], ['CARDINAL', 9, 3]] [['GPE', 69, 10], ['CARDINAL', 9, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_26 Finally, I know that questions of accountability are always of utmost importance and so are questions of transparency. finally i know that questions of accountability are always of utmost importance and so are questions of transparency. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_2 I think a couple of issues are really of key importance for me now, because I heard the words focus' and coordination' again and again, and I can report to you that in the context of the economic resilience initiative for the Southern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans, in connection then with the external investment plan of the European Union, and the G20 initiative on Africa, i think a couple of issues are really of key importance for me now because i heard the words focus' and coordination' again and again and i can report to you that in the context of the economic resilience initiative for the southern neighbourhood and the western balkans in connection then with the external investment plan of the european union and the g twenty initiative on africa None fine-tune [['LOC', 376, 6], ['ORG', 358, 3], ['GPE', 334, 14], ['LOC', 257, 15], ['LOC', 226, 22]] [['LOC', 377, 6], ['ORG', 354, 8], ['GPE', 331, 14], ['LOC', 255, 15], ['LOC', 224, 22]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_4 Second point, I thank you very much for your remarks on the external activities of the European Investment Bank. second point i thank you very much for your remarks on the external activities of the european investment bank. None fine-tune [['ORG', 87, 24], ['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] [['ORG', 86, 24], ['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_24 But we are also the biggest multilateral borrower in the world because we refinance by going to the capital markets for EUR 70 billion per year through the sale of EIB bonds, so we have an accumulated debt also of more than EUR half a trillion, and that means we have to be very serious when we talk about sustainability. but we are also the biggest multilateral borrower in the world because we refinance by going to the capital markets for eur seventy one hundred billion per year through the sale of eib bonds so we have an accumulated debt also of more than eur half a trillion and that means we have to be very serious when we talk about sustainability. None fine-tune [['MONEY', 224, 19], ['ORG', 164, 3], ['MONEY', 120, 14]] [['MONEY', 240, 19], ['ORG', 181, 3], ['MONEY', 120, 31]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_15 1 Malta, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Finland, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Italy, Lithuania these are the first countries on that list and I think that reflects the needs and the fact that probably roughly three times as much per capita goes into a country like Spain, and that in comparison to my own country shows that the European Union and the European Investment Bank are aware of our special responsibilities vis vis those countries which are either relatively new in the Union or are in difficulties, and Spain is a wonderful example where the EIB could make a substantial contribution one malta bulgaria cyprus croatia poland slovakia finland portugal spain greece italy lithuania these are the first countries on that list and i think that reflects the needs and the fact that probably roughly three times as much per capita goes into a country like spain and that in comparison to my own country shows that the european union and the european investment bank are aware of our special responsibilities vis vis those countries which are either relatively new in the union or are in difficulties and spain is a wonderful example where the eib could make a substantial contribution None fine-tune [['ORG', 564, 3], ['GPE', 525, 5], ['GPE', 491, 5], ['ORG', 361, 24], ['GPE', 338, 14], ['GPE', 275, 5], ['CARDINAL', 219, 5], ['ORDINAL', 119, 5], ['GPE', 95, 9], ['GPE', 88, 5], ['GPE', 80, 6], ['GPE', 73, 5], ['GPE', 63, 8], ['GPE', 54, 7], ['GPE', 44, 8], ['GPE', 36, 6], ['GPE', 27, 7], ['GPE', 19, 6], ['GPE', 9, 8], ['GPE', 2, 5], ['CARDINAL', 0, 1]] [['ORG', 553, 3], ['GPE', 514, 5], ['GPE', 481, 5], ['ORG', 351, 24], ['GPE', 328, 14], ['GPE', 266, 5], ['CARDINAL', 210, 5], ['ORDINAL', 110, 5], ['GPE', 86, 9], ['GPE', 80, 5], ['GPE', 73, 6], ['GPE', 67, 5], ['GPE', 58, 8], ['GPE', 50, 7], ['GPE', 41, 8], ['GPE', 34, 6], ['GPE', 26, 7], ['GPE', 19, 6], ['GPE', 10, 8], ['GPE', 4, 5], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_14 So investments per GDP Estonia so investments per gdp estonia; None fine-tune [['GPE', 23, 7]] [['GPE', 23, 7]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_12 However, I want to get away from the impression that comes back in reports and questions again and again that we, so to speak, favour the old, big, strong Member States of the European to the detriment of the small ones. I shall read out the EIB's 2016 signatures as a percentage of GDP, and I shall just mention the list in the order of magnitude however i want to get away from the impression that comes back in reports and questions again and again that we so to speak favour the old big strong member states of the european to the detriment of the small ones. i shall read out the eib's two thousand and sixteen signatures as a percentage of gdp and i shall just mention the list in the order of magnitude None fine-tune [['DATE', 248, 4], ['ORG', 242, 3], ['NORP', 176, 8]] [['DATE', 243, 24], ['ORG', 237, 3], ['NORP', 171, 8]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_3 it is very evident that more and better coordination is absolutely urgent if we do not want to confuse our partners in the political and economic world. it is very evident that more and better coordination is absolutely urgent if we do not want to confuse our partners in the political and economic world. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_5 It is only roughly 10 of what we are doing, but it is gaining importance because it becomes more and more evident that the European Union is sometimes serving its interests best if it looks beyond its own borders and takes activities outside the Union, and the EU bank is ready to support that. I believe in the future there will be more. it is only roughly ten of what we are doing but it is gaining importance because it becomes more and more evident that the european union is sometimes serving its interests best if it looks beyond its own borders and takes activities outside the union and the eu bank is ready to support that. i believe in the future there will be more. None fine-tune [['GPE', 261, 2], ['GPE', 246, 5], ['GPE', 123, 14], ['CARDINAL', 19, 2]] [['GPE', 260, 2], ['GPE', 246, 5], ['GPE', 123, 14], ['CARDINAL', 19, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_25 That is a principle that goes beyond economics, of course, but also when it comes to the principle of economic viability and the concentration of social and environmental standards which we observe closely. that is a principle that goes beyond economics of course but also when it comes to the principle of economic viability and the concentration of social and environmental standards which we observe closely. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_21 This is a cultural issue for a bank which invests, but it must not be overlooked that this bank is capital market based. this is a cultural issue for a bank which invests but it must not be overlooked that this bank is capital market based. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_18 I fully share that. i fully share that. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_16 to a thorough improvement of the situation, and we are proud of that. to a thorough improvement of the situation and we are proud of that. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_9 There is one big issue within the European Union that we have to address and we will address it now with the New York Regulation for EFSI II, and that is cohesion. there is one big issue within the european union that we have to address and we will address it now with the new york regulation for efsi ii and that is cohesion. None fine-tune [['GPE', 109, 8], ['GPE', 34, 14], ['CARDINAL', 9, 3]] [['GPE', 109, 8], ['GPE', 34, 14], ['CARDINAL', 9, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:48:13_10 I think it has been a mistake in the original legislation, and you have something to do with that legislation by the way, for EFSI, because the combination of the ESIF and EFSI was very difficult in the old regulation and with the new one that is now on your desks, I think this will get better. i think it has been a mistake in the original legislation and you have something to do with that legislation by the way for efsi because the combination of the esif and efsi was very difficult in the old regulation and with the new one that is now on your desks i think this will get better. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:38:24_10 It is necessary for the EIB to systematically pay attention to mid— and long—term effects when defining investment actions and its funding decisions and to investing in projects of systematic importance in the long term. it is necessary for the eib to systematically pay attention to mid and longterm effects when defining investment actions and its funding decisions and to investing in projects of systematic importance in the long term. 34250 fine-tune [['ORG', 24, 3]] [['ORG', 24, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:38:24_12 should act so as not to complicate the criteria and the rules. should act so as not to complicate the criteria and the rules. 34250 fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:08:01_0 Madam President, Commissioner, President Hoyer, we are discussing the report on the Annual Report of the EIB for 2015, and let me say from the outset that this has been another successful year for the European Investment Bank. In my opinion, the bank has been particularly successful and efficient in two areas. madam president commissioner president hoyer we are discussing the report on the annual report of the eib for two thousand and fifteen and let me say from the outset that this has been another successful year for the european investment bank. in my opinion the bank has been particularly successful and efficient in two areas. 28394 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 301, 3], ['ORG', 201, 24], ['DATE', 113, 4], ['ORG', 105, 3], ['PERSON', 41, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 316, 3], ['ORG', 217, 24], ['DATE', 110, 24], ['ORG', 102, 3], ['PERSON', 39, 5]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:08:01_2 The second area is microfinance, which, indeed, with limited funds has been able to sustain a large number of jobs in the European Union. The focus of our report here in this discussion is how to increase investment, because investment is something which is very much needed in Europe. the second area is microfinance which indeed with limited funds has been able to sustain a large number of jobs in the european union. the focus of our report here in this discussion is how to increase investment because investment is something which is very much needed in europe. 28394 fine-tune [['LOC', 278, 6], ['GPE', 122, 14], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] [['LOC', 274, 6], ['GPE', 119, 14], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:22:18_10 However, I would invite you to consider whether enough practical steps have been taken to better manage cohesion objectives because it is not only a question of better reporting, but of very carefully looking into the way of actually interacting with the Commission, if you like, to devise the proper policy responses. however i would invite you to consider whether enough practical steps have been taken to better manage cohesion objectives because it is not only a question of better reporting but of very carefully looking into the way of actually interacting with the commission if you like to devise the proper policy responses. 124855 fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:22:18_6 Regarding cohesion, I have received information which recognises that the 30 horizontal goal for cohesion investments has not been reached over the past two years. regarding cohesion i have received information which recognises that the thirty horizontal goal for cohesion investments has not been reached over the past two years. 124855 fine-tune [['DATE', 148, 14], ['CARDINAL', 74, 2]] [['DATE', 151, 14], ['CARDINAL', 73, 6]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:22:18_2 One issue that you mentioned at the beginning of your intervention this morning, President Hoyer, has to do with the continuing significant differences as to regional gaps, having to do with the investment gap, and this clearly is a central challenge for the Union as such, one issue that you mentioned at the beginning of your intervention this morning president hoyer has to do with the continuing significant differences as to regional gaps having to do with the investment gap and this clearly is a central challenge for the union as such 124855 fine-tune [['GPE', 259, 5], ['PERSON', 91, 5], ['TIME', 67, 12], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['GPE', 255, 5], ['PERSON', 90, 5], ['TIME', 67, 12], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:22:18_4 So we come to the subject of cohesion, and I have raised this issue in previous part—sessions. so we come to the subject of cohesion and i have raised this issue in previous partsessions. 124855 fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:22:18_3 since we face the existential over arching challenge of increasing divergences. since we face the existential over arching challenge of increasing divergences. 124855 fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:22:18_5 In this regard, I would like to express my appreciation for the information which you mentioned also coming from the Bank on issues raised in previous sessions. in this regard i would like to express my appreciation for the information which you mentioned also coming from the bank on issues raised in previous sessions. 124855 fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:22:18_1 substantive ongoing relationship with Parliament. substantive ongoing relationship with parliament. 124855 fine-tune [['ORG', 38, 10]] [['ORG', 38, 10]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:25:06_3 makes the point that there should be a revision of the make—up of the Vice—Presidents, because they come from only some of the Member States. makes the point that there should be a revision of the makeup of the vicepresidents because they come from only some of the member states. 124855 fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:25:06_2 in this regard i would like to draw attention to two paragraphs in mr ali's report paragraphs seventy five and. seventy six one deals with the concerns of the european ombudsman about the shortcomings in mechanisms to prevent possible conflicts of interest in the eib and the other 124855 fine-tune [] [['ORG', 264, 3], ['CARDINAL', 112, 11], ['CARDINAL', 94, 12], ['PERSON', 70, 3], ['CARDINAL', 49, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:15:30_4 In 2016 it was lower, but we know that two big gas pipeline projects are pending to the value of EUR 3 billion. in two thousand and sixteen it was lower but we know that two big gas pipeline projects are pending to the value of eur three billion. 96725 fine-tune [['MONEY', 97, 13], ['CARDINAL', 39, 3], ['DATE', 3, 4]] [['MONEY', 116, 17], ['CARDINAL', 58, 3], ['DATE', 3, 24]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:15:30_2 If we then look at the lending of the EIB, there is still a lot of fossil fuel lending in 2013, at the level of EUR 2 billion if we then look at the lending of the eib there is still a lot of fossil fuel lending in two thousand and thirteen at the level of eur two billion; 96725 fine-tune [['MONEY', 112, 13], ['DATE', 90, 4], ['ORG', 38, 3]] [['MONEY', 131, 15], ['DATE', 89, 25], ['ORG', 38, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:15:30_6 If we want to achieve zero emissions by half—time this century, then any investment in fossil fuel infrastructure should be considered very, very, very carefully. if we want to achieve zero emissions by halftime this century then any investment in fossil fuel infrastructure should be considered very very very carefully. 96725 fine-tune [['DATE', 40, 22], ['CARDINAL', 22, 4]] [['DATE', 40, 21], ['CARDINAL', 22, 4]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:15:30_5 That is big expenditure, and the issue is that investments in those infrastructures are there for decades. that is big expenditure and the issue is that investments in those infrastructures are there for decades. 96725 fine-tune [['DATE', 98, 7]] [['DATE', 97, 7]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:15:30_10 It is not a transition it is not a transition; 96725 fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:29:30_1 I suggested that an in specie distribution of some of the bank's UK loan book into a UK sovereign fund might be an idea. i suggested that an in specie distribution of some of the bank's uk loan book into a uk sovereign fund might be an idea. 124967 fine-tune [['GPE', 85, 2], ['GPE', 65, 2]] [['GPE', 85, 2], ['GPE', 65, 2]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:29:30_7 The EIB is propping up economies which are structurally unsound as a result of their membership of the euro in Greece the EIB has invested 10 of Greek GDP but worse, this report suggests the EIB should call for even more capital, and demand even more from the British taxpayer. the eib is propping up economies which are structurally unsound as a result of their membership of the euro in greece the eib has invested ten of greek gdp but worse this report suggests the eib should call for even more capital and demand even more from the british taxpayer. 124967 fine-tune [['NORP', 260, 7], ['ORG', 191, 3], ['NORP', 145, 5], ['CARDINAL', 139, 2], ['ORG', 122, 3], ['GPE', 111, 6], ['ORG', 4, 3]] [['NORP', 259, 7], ['ORG', 191, 3], ['NORP', 146, 5], ['ORG', 122, 3], ['GPE', 111, 6], ['ORG', 4, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:29:30_5 The existing contingent joint and several liabilities run to the order of some EUR 500 billion. the existing contingent joint and several liabilities run to the order of some eur five hundred billion. 124967 fine-tune [['MONEY', 79, 15]] [['MONEY', 79, 24]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:29:30_6 That's a worrying sum when one considers the political motivations behind it. that's a worrying sum when one considers the political motivations behind it. 124967 fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_25 Talking of innovative instruments and in view of the forthcoming parliamentary reports on EFSI Implementation and EFSI talking of innovative instruments and in view of the forthcoming parliamentary reports on efsi implementation and efsi. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_38 I sometimes still read statistics from the very first beginning of the EFSI implementation which show a different direction, but nowadays it can be clearly said that EFSI projects are particularly where EFSI projects are needed most, and we are very proud of that. i sometimes still read statistics from the very first beginning of the efsi implementation which show a different direction but nowadays it can be clearly said that efsi projects are particularly where efsi projects are needed most and we are very proud of that. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 48, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 48, 5]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_48 the External Lending Mandate of the ECB the external lending mandate of the ecb; None fine-tune [['ORG', 36, 3]] [['ORG', 36, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_23 This facility will enable Greek banks to provide trade and export finance services to Greek SMEs and mid cap companies at a time when no commercial lines with private banks are available. Through this facility the EIB acts as a secure bridge between international and domestic banks, supporting trade and export finance and therefore having a direct concrete impact on the business of this facility will enable greek banks to provide trade and export finance services to greek smes and mid cap companies at a time when no commercial lines with private banks are available. through this facility the eib acts as a secure bridge between international and domestic banks supporting trade and export finance and therefore having a direct concrete impact on the business of None fine-tune [['ORG', 214, 3], ['NORP', 86, 5], ['NORP', 26, 5]] [['ORG', 214, 3], ['NORP', 86, 5], ['NORP', 26, 5]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_53 I can assure you that we put very strong emphasis on being a leading financial institution when it comes to issues such as due diligence, compliance, good governance, transparency and accountability. i can assure you that we put very strong emphasis on being a leading financial institution when it comes to issues such as due diligence compliance good governance transparency and accountability. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_12 Consequently, we vest our hopes in the ongoing revision of the Financial Regulation and 15 sectoral legislative acts, the so called Omnibus', which aims inter alia at simplifying and streamlining the implementation of financial instruments and budgetary guarantees. consequently we vest our hopes in the ongoing revision of the financial regulation and fifteen sectoral legislative acts the so called omnibus' which aims inter alia at simplifying and streamlining the implementation of financial instruments and budgetary guarantees. None fine-tune [['LAW', 132, 7], ['CARDINAL', 88, 2], ['LAW', 63, 20]] [['LAW', 135, 7], ['CARDINAL', 87, 7], ['LAW', 62, 20]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_30 over four zero smes are to benefit from enhanced access to finance thanks to efsi support and we have already approved twenty two investment platforms most of them being the result of a very fruitful cooperation with national promotional banks. None fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 119, 10], ['CARDINAL', 10, 4], ['CARDINAL', 5, 4]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_40 EU. The central role we play in EFSI does not mean that we retreat from the rest of the world. eu. the central role we play in efsi does not mean that we retreat from the rest of the world. None fine-tune [['GPE', 0, 2]] [['GPE', 0, 2]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_62 Let me therefore conclude by assuring you that the EIB stands ready to live up to its institutional responsibilities, both operationally and in terms of reporting, and we welcome our regular exchange with this Parliament on our activities and their impact on the ground. let me therefore conclude by assuring you that the eib stands ready to live up to its institutional responsibilities both operationally and in terms of reporting and we welcome our regular exchange with this parliament on our activities and their impact on the ground. None fine-tune [['ORG', 210, 10], ['ORG', 51, 3]] [['ORG', 208, 10], ['ORG', 51, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_14 I am particularly proud that the EU bank continues to be the world leader in climate related finance, as well as of the effect our financing has on young people. i am particularly proud that the eu bank continues to be the world leader in climate related finance as well as of the effect our financing has on young people. None fine-tune [['ORG', 33, 7]] [['ORG', 33, 7]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_36 They are only selected if they would not have been financed by the EIB group in the same period or to the same extent without EFSI support, as specified in the EFSI Regulation. they are only selected if they would not have been financed by the eib group in the same period or to the same extent without efsi support as specified in the efsi regulation. None fine-tune [['LAW', 160, 15], ['ORG', 126, 4], ['ORG', 67, 3]] [['LAW', 159, 15], ['ORG', 126, 4], ['ORG', 67, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_46 We are very grateful for the open and cooperative attitude of Parliament on this issue, especially for ensuring that sufficient resources are attributed to this instrument, which will allow the EU bank to continue its global level activities on behalf of the Union. we are very grateful for the open and cooperative attitude of parliament on this issue especially for ensuring that sufficient resources are attributed to this instrument which will allow the eu bank to continue its global level activities on behalf of the union. None fine-tune [['GPE', 259, 5], ['ORG', 194, 7], ['ORG', 62, 10]] [['GPE', 257, 5], ['ORG', 192, 7], ['ORG', 62, 10]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_59 In preparation for this plenary debate we also sent a state of play on the recommendations tabled in the previous report to the rapporteur, Mr Pirinski, the respective committee secretariats and the MEPs who were closely involved in the drafting process. in preparation for this plenary debate we also sent a state of play on the recommendations tabled in the previous report to the rapporteur mr pirinski the respective committee secretariats and the meps who were closely involved in the drafting process. None fine-tune [['PERSON', 143, 8]] [['PERSON', 142, 8]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_10 I am firmly convinced that this calls for a further use of financial instruments. i am firmly convinced that this calls for a further use of financial instruments. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_32 As a matter of fact it has changed our DNA. as a matter of fact it has changed our dna. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_42 In recent years, the world has become more integrated and more challenging than ever before. in recent years the world has become more integrated and more challenging than ever before. None fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 15]] [['DATE', 0, 15]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_60 The reports we are discussing today suggests that this oversight consists of a more structured exchange, and although in principle I have no objection to discussing the idea I believe we must discuss how future arrangements might work. the reports we are discussing today suggests that this oversight consists of a more structured exchange and although in principle i have no objection to discussing the idea i believe we must discuss how future arrangements might work. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_34 I am aware that additionality, as we have just heard, is central to EFSI and that we need to do more to communicate and demonstrate it better, based on concrete examples of projects. i am aware that additionality as we have just heard is central to efsi and that we need to do more to communicate and demonstrate it better based on concrete examples of projects. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_44 The EIB's external lending mandate is indisputably the most effective and efficient EU financing instrument and a powerful multiplier of EU external action. the eib's external lending mandate is indisputably the most effective and efficient eu financing instrument and a powerful multiplier of eu external action. None fine-tune [['GPE', 137, 2], ['GPE', 84, 2], ['ORG', 4, 3]] [['GPE', 137, 2], ['GPE', 84, 2], ['ORG', 4, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_27 EFSI has been a success so far. efsi has been a success so far. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_57 There were also numerous hearings with other members of the Bank's management committee and services. there were also numerous hearings with other members of the bank's management committee and services. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_21 Two weeks ago we activated the Trade Fund Facility two weeks ago we activated the trade fund facility. None fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 13]] [['DATE', 0, 13]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_51 In relation to the EIB's Economic Resilience Initiative which comes on top of our normal lending to Africa and the neighbouring countries, a brief reference, to let you know, is that this is already there on the ground and is delivering results. in relation to the eib's economic resilience initiative which comes on top of our normal lending to africa and the neighbouring countries a brief reference to let you know is that this is already there on the ground and is delivering results. None fine-tune [['LOC', 100, 6], ['ORG', 19, 3]] [['LOC', 100, 6], ['ORG', 19, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_18 I strongly support what Commissioner Moscovici has just said about the need to continue our engaged work in the fight against youth unemployment. i strongly support what commissioner moscovici has just said about the need to continue our engaged work in the fight against youth unemployment. None fine-tune [['PERSON', 37, 9]] [['PERSON', 37, 9]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_8 I insist on the wording the real economy', because this is where we work. i insist on the wording the real economy' because this is where we work. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_6 In addition, public funding and traditional instruments such as grants will not be able to solve all the existing and new challenges Europe faces. in addition public funding and traditional instruments such as grants will not be able to solve all the existing and new challenges europe faces. None fine-tune [['LOC', 133, 6]] [['LOC', 132, 6]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_4 2015. Investment is recovering in the European Union, but large differences in regional and sectoral investment performance remain, and we need additional initiatives and projects in order to address this investment gap. two thousand and fifteen investment is recovering in the european union but large differences in regional and sectoral investment performance remain and we need additional initiatives and projects in order to address this investment gap. None fine-tune [['GPE', 38, 14], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['GPE', 57, 14], ['DATE', 0, 24]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_2 sound public and private long term investments, as well as the acknowledgment of the bank's important role outside the European Union. sound public and private long term investments as well as the acknowledgment of the bank's important role outside the european union. None fine-tune [['GPE', 119, 14]] [['GPE', 118, 14]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_5 Taking into consideration the current political and economic climate, it is unlikely that in the future we will have more, or even the same amount of resources available not only to support investment, but in fact for EU priorities in general. taking into consideration the current political and economic climate it is unlikely that in the future we will have more or even the same amount of resources available not only to support investment but in fact for eu priorities in general. None fine-tune [['GPE', 218, 2]] [['GPE', 215, 2]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_3 But issues raised in the reports are also relevant for the future so, if you agree, I will not limit myself only to but issues raised in the reports are also relevant for the future so if you agree i will not limit myself only to. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_7 We must therefore find intelligent ways to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of available public resources, namely by crowding in private investors and making full use of the capacity of financial institutions, consequently leveraging public money and making more funds available for the real economy. we must therefore find intelligent ways to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of available public resources namely by crowding in private investors and making full use of the capacity of financial institutions consequently leveraging public money and making more funds available for the real economy. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_26 2.0, I would like to take the opportunity to mention EFSI and how it can finance investment, trigger growth and the creation of jobs. two zero i would like to take the opportunity to mention efsi and how it can finance investment trigger growth and the creation of jobs. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 4, 4], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_20 Allow me to give you another concrete example where our innovative and financing products make an impact, in this case in a country hit by the financial crisis. allow me to give you another concrete example where our innovative and financing products make an impact in this case in a country hit by the financial crisis. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_50 Overlaps should be avoided and coordination should be demonstrated. overlaps should be avoided and coordination should be demonstrated. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_28 to date we can be proud that almost eur one hundred and eighty four billion in total investments have been mobilised that is to say fifty eight of efsi's initial target of eur three hundred and fifteen billion. None fine-tune [] [['MONEY', 172, 37], ['CARDINAL', 132, 11], ['MONEY', 36, 39]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_58 We are ready to even expand our close cooperation with the European Parliament. we are ready to even expand our close cooperation with the european parliament. None fine-tune [['ORG', 59, 19]] [['ORG', 59, 19]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_11 The EIB group, as the EU's Bank, stands ready to identify the areas where financial instruments can complement and probably release EU grants and to continue to implement such instruments for the benefit of the entire EU. the eib group as the eu's bank stands ready to identify the areas where financial instruments can complement and probably release eu grants and to continue to implement such instruments for the benefit of the entire eu. None fine-tune [['GPE', 218, 2], ['GPE', 132, 2], ['GPE', 22, 2], ['ORG', 4, 3]] [['GPE', 216, 2], ['GPE', 130, 2], ['GPE', 21, 2], ['ORG', 4, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_33 Two out of three promoters of projects which benefit from EFSI are new clients to the bank, and this clearly demonstrates how much EFSI has changed the EIB group. two out of three promoters of projects which benefit from efsi are new clients to the bank and this clearly demonstrates how much efsi has changed the eib group. None fine-tune [['ORG', 152, 3], ['CARDINAL', 11, 5], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['ORG', 151, 3], ['CARDINAL', 11, 5], ['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_43 Those external challenges and the EU's objectives beyond its borders are best met through a stronger and more integrated EU response, ensured by enhanced coordination and joint action between the European Commission, the Member States and the EU bank. those external challenges and the eu's objectives beyond its borders are best met through a stronger and more integrated eu response ensured by enhanced coordination and joint action between the european commission the member states and the eu bank. None fine-tune [['ORG', 243, 7], ['ORG', 196, 19], ['GPE', 121, 2], ['GPE', 34, 2]] [['ORG', 241, 7], ['ORG', 195, 19], ['GPE', 121, 2], ['GPE', 34, 2]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_17 four four million jobs in smes which is where most young people find work and since its launch in two thousand and thirteen the eib's skills and jobs investing for youth' programme has provided more than eur thirty seven billion towards projects that support jobs and better skills for young people. None fine-tune [] [['MONEY', 204, 24], ['ORG', 128, 3], ['DATE', 98, 25], ['CARDINAL', 5, 12], ['CARDINAL', 0, 4]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_35 Eligible projects rest on market failures or sub optimal investment situations. eligible projects rest on market failures or sub optimal investment situations. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_45 Its Guarantee Fund and portfolio structure allow the EU bank to support investment of around 30 to 40 times the EU budget demand provisions for the guarantee, thereby delivering concrete results and impact in third countries at minimal cost to the EU budget. its guarantee fund and portfolio structure allow the eu bank to support investment of around thirty to forty times the eu budget demand provisions for the guarantee thereby delivering concrete results and impact in third countries at minimal cost to the eu budget. None fine-tune [['GPE', 248, 2], ['ORDINAL', 209, 5], ['GPE', 112, 2], ['CARDINAL', 99, 2], ['CARDINAL', 93, 2], ['ORG', 53, 7]] [['GPE', 254, 2], ['ORDINAL', 215, 5], ['GPE', 119, 2], ['CARDINAL', 103, 5], ['CARDINAL', 93, 6], ['ORG', 53, 7]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_13 To give you one concrete example, once adopted the Omnibus will facilitate the essential combination of EFSI with European structural and investment funds, which might simultaneously improve the absorption of ESI funds and bring more EFSI financing to some countries. As highlighted in the reports, the EIB's activities have contributed to sustainable growth and employment in Europe and to stability in our neighbourhood. to give you one concrete example once adopted the omnibus will facilitate the essential combination of efsi with european structural and investment funds which might simultaneously improve the absorption of esi funds and bring more efsi financing to some countries. as highlighted in the reports the eib's activities have contributed to sustainable growth and employment in europe and to stability in our neighbourhood. None fine-tune [['LOC', 377, 6], ['ORG', 303, 3], ['NORP', 114, 8], ['CARDINAL', 12, 3]] [['LOC', 374, 6], ['ORG', 300, 3], ['NORP', 113, 8], ['CARDINAL', 12, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_31 Let me emphasise that in quantitative terms EFSI is not business as usual for the EIB. let me emphasise that in quantitative terms efsi is not business as usual for the eib. None fine-tune [['ORG', 82, 3]] [['ORG', 82, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_41 on the contrary out of the eur eighty four billion of eib group financing in two thousand and fifteen over eur eight billion went outside the union directly contributing to the implementation of eu policies and standards. None fine-tune [] [['GPE', 195, 2], ['GPE', 142, 5], ['MONEY', 107, 17], ['DATE', 77, 24], ['ORG', 54, 3], ['MONEY', 27, 23]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_63 Thank you very much, and I am looking forward to the debate. thank you very much and i am looking forward to the debate. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_47 Also looking to the future, we should establish a clear complementarity and harmonisation of the different instruments that the European Union employs externally, namely the External Investment Plan the Commissioner just mentioned also looking to the future we should establish a clear complementarity and harmonisation of the different instruments that the european union employs externally namely the external investment plan the commissioner just mentioned; None fine-tune [['GPE', 128, 14]] [['GPE', 127, 14]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_24 SMEs and, as such, in the real economy. smes and as such in the real economy. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_54 We are continuously in contact with other international financial institutions, NGOs and relevant authorities to ensure that we apply best banking practice. we are continuously in contact with other international financial institutions ngos and relevant authorities to ensure that we apply best banking practice. None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_39 In any case I can assure you that we continue to work on this, working with a regional and local focus to facilitate EFSI support across the in any case i can assure you that we continue to work on this working with a regional and local focus to facilitate efsi support across the None fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:50:04_49 the Resilience Initiative for countries affected by migration, and even the G20 initiative for Africa. the resilience initiative for countries affected by migration and even the g twenty initiative for africa. None fine-tune [['LOC', 95, 6], ['ORG', 76, 3]] [['LOC', 99, 6], ['ORG', 75, 8]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:14:19_0 Madam President, I tabled a number of amendments to this report on the basis that it was allowed, to then be informed by the services that it was not allowed, to then be informed again that it was allowed, to then being finally informed yet again that no, it would not be allowed, the nature of the beast here now, under the rules. madam president i tabled a number of amendments to this report on the basis that it was allowed to then be informed by the services that it was not allowed to then be informed again that it was allowed to then being finally informed yet again that no it would not be allowed the nature of the beast here now under the rules. 124985 fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:14:19_1 My concerns are based in a number of areas. my concerns are based in a number of areas. 124985 fine-tune None None 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:14:19_4 ireland is a neutral country and we intend to stay so. i was also worried that in the area of new investments and especially in pps and in securitisation the european investment bank eib is not guarding against the added risks of socialising losses while privatising profits. 124985 fine-tune [] [['ORG', 183, 3], ['ORG', 158, 24], ['GPE', 0, 7]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:14:19_5 I wanted cast iron guarantees against conflicts of interest, especially in the area of disbarment policy, where the EIB falls well short of the standards set by the World Bank. i wanted cast iron guarantees against conflicts of interest especially in the area of disbarment policy where the eib falls well short of the standards set by the world bank. 124985 fine-tune [['ORG', 165, 10], ['ORG', 116, 3]] [['ORG', 163, 10], ['ORG', 114, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:14:19_6 On transparency also, the EIB falls well short of what I would like to see. on transparency also the eib falls well short of what i would like to see. 124985 fine-tune [['ORG', 26, 3]] [['ORG', 25, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:33:58_0 Madam President, for the European Investment Bank to be able to perform its mandate successfully it needs guidance and control from the EU budgetary authorities. madam president for the european investment bank to be able to perform its mandate successfully it needs guidance and control from the eu budgetary authorities. 112611 fine-tune [['GPE', 136, 2], ['ORG', 25, 24]] [['GPE', 135, 2], ['ORG', 24, 24]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:33:58_1 We have to aim to provide the EIB with the best solutions to achieve its policy objectives, to accelerate innovation and economic recovery and to promote employment, social, economic and environmental sustainability. we have to aim to provide the eib with the best solutions to achieve its policy objectives to accelerate innovation and economic recovery and to promote employment social economic and environmental sustainability. 112611 fine-tune [['ORG', 30, 3]] [['ORG', 30, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:33:58_2 We want the EIB to stand on firm and strong financial ground. we want the eib to stand on firm and strong financial ground. 112611 fine-tune [['ORG', 12, 3]] [['ORG', 12, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:33:58_3 The EIB should have a strong mandate with a strong investment portfolio, especially in the framework of the European Fund for Strategic Investments. the eib should have a strong mandate with a strong investment portfolio especially in the framework of the european fund for strategic investments. 112611 fine-tune [['ORG', 4, 3]] [['ORG', 4, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:33:58_5 While the EIB should be mostly independent in its expertise to select the most appropriate beneficiaries, it also has to follow strict rules and guidelines monitored by the budgetary authority and the public in general. while the eib should be mostly independent in its expertise to select the most appropriate beneficiaries it also has to follow strict rules and guidelines monitored by the budgetary authority and the public in general. 112611 fine-tune [['ORG', 10, 3]] [['ORG', 10, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:33:58_6 There is always room for improvement and we hope that the relations between the European Parliament and the EIB will further deepen to ensure the strong mandate and effective activity of the Investment Bank. there is always room for improvement and we hope that the relations between the european parliament and the eib will further deepen to ensure the strong mandate and effective activity of the investment bank. 112611 fine-tune [['ORG', 108, 3], ['ORG', 80, 19]] [['ORG', 108, 3], ['ORG', 80, 19]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:33:58_7 Enhancing the monitoring of the EIB's performance would be an important step towards a more accountable and effective Investment Bank. enhancing the monitoring of the eib's performance would be an important step towards a more accountable and effective investment bank. 112611 fine-tune [['ORG', 32, 3]] [['ORG', 32, 3]] 20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:12:24_5 Therefore, the ALDE Group decided to vote against this report, because we need to have an actual and more effective way of dealing with reports like this. therefore the alde group decided to vote against this report because we need to have an actual and more effective way of dealing with reports like this. 114268 fine-tune [['ORG', 15, 10]] [['ORG', 14, 10]] 20100519-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100519-21:00:31_6 It is vitally important that these funds are properly and efficiently spent and accounted for. it is vitally important that these funds are properly and efficiently spent and accounted for. 4513 fine-tune None None 20100519-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100519-21:00:31_8 It is also important to address the issue of compensating for and replacing lost energy capacity. it is also important to address the issue of compensating for and replacing lost energy capacity. 4513 fine-tune None None 20100519-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100519-21:00:31_2 it was certainly not on safety grounds. it was certainly not on safety grounds. 4513 fine-tune None None 20100519-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100519-21:00:31_4 We are now paying for mistaken judgments within the European Union institutions. It is only right, therefore, that Bulgaria should be treated at least as well by the European Union as other countries that have had to close prematurely their ageing nuclear facilities, and I am glad that the Commission recognises this. we are now paying for mistaken judgments within the european union institutions. it is only right therefore that bulgaria should be treated at least as well by the european union as other countries that have had to close prematurely their ageing nuclear facilities and i am glad that the commission recognises this. 4513 fine-tune [['GPE', 166, 14], ['GPE', 115, 8], ['GPE', 52, 14]] [['GPE', 164, 14], ['GPE', 113, 8], ['GPE', 52, 14]] 20100519-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100519-21:00:31_3 The effect, as predicted, has been increased use of environmentally unfriendly lignite fuelled power stations, an increase in electricity prices and a cut in Bulgaria's electricity exports in other words, both economic and environmental damage. the effect as predicted has been increased use of environmentally unfriendly lignite fuelled power stations an increase in electricity prices and a cut in bulgaria's electricity exports in other words both economic and environmental damage. 4513 fine-tune [['GPE', 158, 8]] [['GPE', 155, 8]] 20100519-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100519-21:00:31_5 A lot of money, of course, is involved in this decommissioning process. a lot of money of course is involved in this decommissioning process. 4513 fine-tune None None 20100519-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100519-21:00:31_9 Bulgaria will need assistance in creating sustainable new capacity that ensures security of supply and diversification, so that Bulgaria is not reliant on the goodwill of one foreign power. bulgaria will need assistance in creating sustainable new capacity that ensures security of supply and diversification so that bulgaria is not reliant on the goodwill of one foreign power. 4513 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 171, 3], ['GPE', 128, 8], ['GPE', 0, 8]] [['CARDINAL', 170, 3], ['GPE', 127, 8], ['GPE', 0, 8]] 20100519-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100519-21:00:31_1 Their closure several years ahead of time was not necessary their closure several years ahead of time was not necessary; 4513 fine-tune [['DATE', 14, 13]] [['DATE', 14, 13]] 20100519-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100519-20:52:57_10 So far, the Commission has been quite dissatisfied with the information on decommissioning received from Bulgaria. so far the commission has been quite dissatisfied with the information on decommissioning received from bulgaria. 37324 fine-tune [['GPE', 105, 8]] [['GPE', 104, 8]] 20100519-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100519-20:52:57_12 This is why I believe that the European Commission should first perform a specific evaluation to assess the strengths and weaknesses of past projects in order to improve funds programming together with the EBRD for the next funding period this is why i believe that the european commission should first perform a specific evaluation to assess the strengths and weaknesses of past projects in order to improve funds programming together with the ebrd for the next funding period. 37324 fine-tune [['ORG', 206, 4], ['ORG', 31, 19]] [['ORG', 206, 4], ['ORG', 31, 19]] 20100519-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100519-20:52:57_6 I believe Europe has a responsibility to help and facilitate its decommissioning, and we have to ensure that sufficient funding is made available to this project, as this is crucial to keep safety up to high standards, to ensure the necessary expertise and implement international best practices. i believe europe has a responsibility to help and facilitate its decommissioning and we have to ensure that sufficient funding is made available to this project as this is crucial to keep safety up to high standards to ensure the necessary expertise and implement international best practices. 37324 fine-tune [['LOC', 10, 6]] [['LOC', 10, 6]] 20100519-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100519-20:52:57_8 this is why i fully support this proposal and our commitment to allocate an additional eur three hundred million to this project. let me also remind you that the european parliament took a strong stance a few months ago on this dossier allocating the first eur seventy five million in the two thousand and ten budget. 37324 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 289, 20], ['MONEY', 257, 24], ['ORDINAL', 251, 5], ['DATE', 203, 16], ['ORG', 162, 19], ['MONEY', 87, 25]] 20100519-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100519-20:52:57_9 Nevertheless, I think we should be intransigent regarding transparency in the use of European funds. nevertheless i think we should be intransigent regarding transparency in the use of european funds. 37324 fine-tune [['NORP', 85, 8]] [['NORP', 84, 8]] 20100519-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20100519-20:52:57_5 According to international experts, the plant does not have any protective cover and there are major risks of radioactive leakages into the soil and the water table. according to international experts the plant does not have any protective cover and there are major risks of radioactive leakages into the soil and the water table. 37324 fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:08:53_1 in the face of the unacceptable violent repression unfolding in syria the commission has reacted swiftly and was the first european union donor to suspend its bilateral cooperation with the syrian authorities on twenty five may. None fine-tune [] [['DATE', 212, 15], ['NORP', 190, 6], ['GPE', 123, 14], ['ORDINAL', 117, 5], ['GPE', 64, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:08:53_11 The European instrument for democracy and human rights allows confidential emergency support to human rights defenders, as well as support for the documentation of human rights violations, digital security, media and networking of activists. the european instrument for democracy and human rights allows confidential emergency support to human rights defenders as well as support for the documentation of human rights violations digital security media and networking of activists. None fine-tune [['NORP', 4, 8]] [['NORP', 4, 8]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:08:53_7 In parallel, the Commission is currently working with the European Investment Bank on the suspension of its technical assistance to the EIB loan operations provided through the Facility for Euro Mediterranean Investment and Partnership support fund. in parallel the commission is currently working with the european investment bank on the suspension of its technical assistance to the eib loan operations provided through the facility for euro mediterranean investment and partnership support fund. None fine-tune [['ORG', 136, 3], ['ORG', 58, 24]] [['ORG', 135, 3], ['ORG', 57, 24]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:08:53_3 The National Indicative Programme for the years 2011 was also suspended. In fact, it has lost its relevance given the lack of will on the Syrian side to further implement reforms. the national indicative programme for the years two thousand and eleven two thousand and thirteen was also suspended. in fact it has lost its relevance given the lack of will on the syrian side to further implement reforms. None fine-tune [['NORP', 138, 6], ['DATE', 48, 4]] [['NORP', 182, 6], ['DATE', 72, 25], ['DATE', 48, 23]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:08:53_15 It should be stressed that the Commission is not losing sight of Syria. it should be stressed that the commission is not losing sight of syria. None fine-tune [['GPE', 65, 5]] [['GPE', 65, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:08:53_5 Due to major operational constraints and the most recent political developments, the Commission is working jointly with the European External Action Service on clear instructions regarding the participation of Syria in regional programmes. due to major operational constraints and the most recent political developments the commission is working jointly with the european external action service on clear instructions regarding the participation of syria in regional programmes. None fine-tune [['GPE', 210, 5], ['ORG', 124, 32]] [['GPE', 209, 5], ['ORG', 123, 32]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:08:53_13 There are considerable risks in engaging with civil society within Syria under the current circumstances, especially for potential beneficiaries, and the Commission is cautiously preparing any new activity in light of the do no harm' principle. We are exploring ideas for supporting there are considerable risks in engaging with civil society within syria under the current circumstances especially for potential beneficiaries and the commission is cautiously preparing any new activity in light of the do no harm' principle. we are exploring ideas for supporting None fine-tune [['GPE', 67, 5]] [['GPE', 67, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:08:53_2 The suspension was, for the first time in the region, based on the human rights violations committed by the Syrian regime. the suspension was for the first time in the region based on the human rights violations committed by the syrian regime. None fine-tune [['NORP', 108, 6], ['ORDINAL', 28, 5]] [['NORP', 106, 6], ['ORDINAL', 27, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:08:53_4 It is clear that the Commission does not envisage further cooperation with the Syrian authorities at the moment. it is clear that the commission does not envisage further cooperation with the syrian authorities at the moment. None fine-tune [['NORP', 79, 6]] [['NORP', 79, 6]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:08:53_10 for civil society and human rights defenders. for civil society and human rights defenders. None fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:08:53_6 This participation will be thoroughly assessed on a case by case basis. this participation will be thoroughly assessed on a case by case basis. None fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:08:53_8 However, the Commission has not suspended all its activities in Syria. The projects directly benefiting the Palestinian and Iraqi refugees are ongoing and will continue. however the commission has not suspended all its activities in syria. the projects directly benefiting the palestinian and iraqi refugees are ongoing and will continue. None fine-tune [['NORP', 124, 5], ['NORP', 108, 11], ['GPE', 64, 5]] [['NORP', 123, 5], ['NORP', 107, 11], ['GPE', 63, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:35:31_2 we also fully support the resolution of the un human rights council of twenty three august two thousand and eleven which demanded that an international independent commission should be dispatched to syria to investigate the human rights violations in syria which may amount to crimes against humanity. 97017 fine-tune [] [['GPE', 251, 5], ['GPE', 199, 5], ['DATE', 71, 43], ['ORG', 44, 23]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:27:33_8 and especially to be governed by those whose hands are stained with their blood. The more people are killed, the more it becomes apparent that the regime has crossed the Rubicon. and especially to be governed by those whose hands are stained with their blood. the more people are killed the more it becomes apparent that the regime has crossed the rubicon. 28474 fine-tune [['LOC', 170, 7]] [['LOC', 169, 7]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:27:33_4 One wonders how Russia and China can remain passive towards these cold blooded massive assassinations. one wonders how russia and china can remain passive towards these cold blooded massive assassinations. 28474 fine-tune [['GPE', 27, 5], ['GPE', 16, 6]] [['GPE', 27, 5], ['GPE', 16, 6]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:27:33_2 This is an intolerable situation. For how long will the international community continue to be a spectator to such bloodshed? this is an intolerable situation. for how long will the international community continue to be a spectator to such bloodshed? 28474 fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:27:33_5 The EU, the Council and High Representative have correctly widened sanctions and used strict language of condemnation, but the time has come to toughen our approach towards Russia and China, as French Foreign Minister Alain Juppé has done. the eu the council and high representative have correctly widened sanctions and used strict language of condemnation but the time has come to toughen our approach towards russia and china as french foreign minister alain jupp has done. 28474 fine-tune [['PERSON', 218, 11], ['NORP', 194, 6], ['GPE', 184, 5], ['GPE', 173, 6], ['ORG', 12, 7], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['PERSON', 215, 10], ['NORP', 191, 6], ['GPE', 182, 5], ['GPE', 171, 6], ['ORG', 11, 7], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:27:33_3 Shame on the Security Council for not being able until now to agree on a resolution, contenting themselves with a mere statement. shame on the security council for not being able until now to agree on a resolution contenting themselves with a mere statement. 28474 fine-tune [['ORG', 13, 16]] [['ORG', 13, 16]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:27:33_7 It is also shameful to me that it took five months for the Arab League to undertake an initiative, and although details are unknown, I doubt if the Syrian people would be able to accept any arrangement falling short of their legitimate aspirations, it is also shameful to me that it took five months for the arab league to undertake an initiative and although details are unknown i doubt if the syrian people would be able to accept any arrangement falling short of their legitimate aspirations 28474 fine-tune [['NORP', 148, 6], ['ORG', 59, 11], ['DATE', 39, 11]] [['NORP', 146, 6], ['ORG', 59, 11], ['DATE', 39, 11]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:32:14_13 The acts of the Syrian regime remind me of the Iranian regime's acts, and we have strong reasons to believe that they are providing tools and know how, but we must not allow the same to happen as in Iran in 2009 for the people to be further crushed and oxygen, freedom and opportunity for a brighter future to be squeezed out of society even more. the acts of the syrian regime remind me of the iranian regime's acts and we have strong reasons to believe that they are providing tools and know how but we must not allow the same to happen as in iran in two thousand and nine for the people to be further crushed and oxygen freedom and opportunity for a brighter future to be squeezed out of society even more. 96945 fine-tune [['DATE', 207, 4], ['GPE', 199, 4], ['NORP', 47, 7], ['NORP', 16, 6]] [['DATE', 205, 21], ['GPE', 197, 4], ['NORP', 47, 7], ['NORP', 16, 6]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:32:14_19 I can only hope that her absence does not reflect the broader absence of the EU and the EAS on the ground at this crucial moment in time, but I am worried that it does. i can only hope that her absence does not reflect the broader absence of the eu and the eas on the ground at this crucial moment in time but i am worried that it does. 96945 fine-tune [['ORG', 88, 3], ['GPE', 77, 2]] [['ORG', 88, 3], ['GPE', 77, 2]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:32:14_20 I sincerely hope that the Polish Presidency will use this momentum of an all time low to revive and strengthen Europe in the world. i sincerely hope that the polish presidency will use this momentum of an all time low to revive and strengthen europe in the world. 96945 fine-tune [['LOC', 111, 6], ['NORP', 26, 6]] [['LOC', 111, 6], ['NORP', 26, 6]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:32:14_11 We must also explicitly force the economic elites who are in al Assad's camp to make a choice. we must also explicitly force the economic elites who are in al assad's camp to make a choice. 96945 fine-tune [['PERSON', 61, 8]] [['PERSON', 61, 8]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:32:14_17 The EU must liaise much more intensely with candidate Member State Turkey to act sensibly towards Syria. While we welcome the shelter provided for refugees, I want to highlight that it is regrettable that Prime Minister Erdogan did not mention Syria at the Arab League in Cairo yesterday. the eu must liaise much more intensely with candidate member state turkey to act sensibly towards syria. while we welcome the shelter provided for refugees i want to highlight that it is regrettable that prime minister erdogan did not mention syria at the arab league in cairo yesterday. 96945 fine-tune [['DATE', 278, 9], ['GPE', 272, 5], ['EVENT', 257, 11], ['GPE', 244, 5], ['PERSON', 220, 7], ['GPE', 98, 5], ['GPE', 67, 6], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['DATE', 277, 9], ['GPE', 271, 5], ['EVENT', 256, 11], ['GPE', 243, 5], ['PERSON', 219, 7], ['GPE', 98, 5], ['GPE', 67, 6], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:32:14_9 Meanwhile, the EU is not leveraging its weight. meanwhile the eu is not leveraging its weight. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 15, 2]] [['GPE', 14, 2]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:32:14_1 In Syria, snipers are shooting people for holding a cell phone, children are tortured to death, the Government is turning off water, electricity, food and medicine supplies to entire cities, censorship and misinformation are rampant, and cell phone networks and Internet are down. in syria snipers are shooting people for holding a cell phone children are tortured to death the government is turning off water electricity food and medicine supplies to entire cities censorship and misinformation are rampant and cell phone networks and internet are down. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 3, 5]] [['GPE', 3, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:32:14_3 Ghayath Mattar, a human rights defender and activist for a peaceful transition in Syria, was tortured to death this week. ghayath mattar a human rights defender and activist for a peaceful transition in syria was tortured to death this week. 96945 fine-tune [['DATE', 111, 9], ['GPE', 82, 5], ['PERSON', 0, 14]] [['DATE', 109, 9], ['GPE', 81, 5], ['PERSON', 0, 14]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:32:14_2 People are slaughtered and buried in mass graves, while the families are forced to state that these murders were the work of so called thugs. people are slaughtered and buried in mass graves while the families are forced to state that these murders were the work of so called thugs. 96945 fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:32:14_6 Let us not forget that the number of 2 estimated deaths refers to a father, a mother, a brother, a sister, a friend, a spouse or a child each and every time. let us not forget that the number of two six hundred estimated deaths refers to a father a mother a brother a sister a friend a spouse or a child each and every time. 96945 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 37, 1]] [['CARDINAL', 41, 11], ['CARDINAL', 37, 3]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:32:14_8 Speaking out peacefully for justice, rights, opportunities and self determination. speaking out peacefully for justice rights opportunities and self determination. 96945 fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:32:14_10 As Syria's most significant trade partner, now is the time to impose further targeted sanctions. as syria's most significant trade partner now is the time to impose further targeted sanctions. 96945 fine-tune [['GPE', 3, 5]] [['GPE', 3, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:32:14_12 Doing business with the EU means breaking with al Assad, and al Assad must be held accountable for his deeds. doing business with the eu means breaking with al assad and al assad must be held accountable for his deeds. 96945 fine-tune [['PERSON', 61, 8], ['PERSON', 47, 8], ['GPE', 24, 2]] [['PERSON', 60, 8], ['PERSON', 47, 8], ['GPE', 24, 2]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:44:38_6 the high representative very kindly then wrote to me on twenty six july. 28481 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 56, 15]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:44:38_11 Finally, I simply say this. finally i simply say this. 28481 fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:44:38_8 I ask you, what exactly are those measures in relation to online activists? i ask you what exactly are those measures in relation to online activists? 28481 fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:44:38_13 I found him to be a most charming man who, directly to our delegation, promised reform. i found him to be a most charming man who directly to our delegation promised reform. 28481 fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:44:38_15 He is not going to deliver. he is not going to deliver. 28481 fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:44:38_2 It is quite clear that, without normal media outlets in operation, online activists are the only lifeline that people in Syria have today to let the world know what is happening. it is quite clear that without normal media outlets in operation online activists are the only lifeline that people in syria have today to let the world know what is happening. 28481 fine-tune [['DATE', 132, 5], ['GPE', 121, 5]] [['DATE', 130, 5], ['GPE', 119, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:44:38_5 It then moves on to a second stage, which is to arrest those activists who persist and then force those activists to pass over their usernames and passwords. They do that through the use of torture, including food and sleep deprivation, fingernail extraction, electric shocks, stripping naked and flogging and sexual abuse of female detainees by male security officers. On 6 July, I attended this plenary debate and I wanted concentration on these issues. it then moves on to a second stage which is to arrest those activists who persist and then force those activists to pass over their usernames and passwords. they do that through the use of torture including food and sleep deprivation fingernail extraction electric shocks stripping naked and flogging and sexual abuse of female detainees by male security officers. on six july i attended this plenary debate and i wanted concentration on these issues. 28481 fine-tune [['DATE', 373, 6], ['ORDINAL', 22, 6]] [['DATE', 368, 8], ['ORDINAL', 22, 6]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:44:38_14 He has not delivered. he has not delivered. 28481 fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:44:38_16 He must go immediately. he must go immediately. 28481 fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:44:38_9 What are we doing? what are we doing? 28481 fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:44:38_1 I have previously, when we debated Syria, wanted to concentrate on the role played by online activists and I want to explore that further. i have previously when we debated syria wanted to concentrate on the role played by online activists and i want to explore that further. 28481 fine-tune [['GPE', 35, 5]] [['GPE', 34, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:44:38_7 In the letter she states, and I quote Despite the constraints of an environment which is so controlled by the government, the EU is developing practical actions to support the civil society and human rights defenders in Syria and beyond'. in the letter she states and i quote despite the constraints of an environment which is so controlled by the government the eu is developing practical actions to support the civil society and human rights defenders in syria and beyond'. 28481 fine-tune [['GPE', 220, 5], ['GPE', 126, 2]] [['GPE', 218, 5], ['GPE', 124, 2]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:29:40_9 The Syrian people have demonstrated that things must change and face a terrible risk, but the current regime will not listen. the syrian people have demonstrated that things must change and face a terrible risk but the current regime will not listen. 2073 fine-tune [['NORP', 4, 6]] [['PERSON', 4, 6]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:29:40_1 We call on President Bashar al Assad to relinquish power immediately and we reject impunity for all those responsible for the gross violation of human rights. we call on president bashar al assad to relinquish power immediately and we reject impunity for all those responsible for the gross violation of human rights. 2073 fine-tune [['PERSON', 21, 15]] [['PERSON', 21, 15]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:29:40_5 He, like so many others, defied the security forces and paid the ultimate price. he like so many others defied the security forces and paid the ultimate price. 2073 fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:29:40_3 Just today, I have been in touch with opposition contacts who inform me that there have been further protests in the city of Homs and in Hama, but also sadly state that the crackdown by government forces continues and that the death toll is rising. just today i have been in touch with opposition contacts who inform me that there have been further protests in the city of homs and in hama but also sadly state that the crackdown by government forces continues and that the death toll is rising. 2073 fine-tune [['GPE', 137, 4], ['GPE', 125, 4], ['DATE', 5, 5]] [['GPE', 136, 4], ['GPE', 124, 4], ['DATE', 5, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:29:40_6 I am sure you will share my disgust at reports filtering out of the country today that Syrian security forces attacked the gathering of mourners at his very funeral. We have just finished a debate on Libya. Of course we should call for the UN Human Rights Council to have a fact finding mission immediately to the country, but we should follow the model of Libya and call for referral to the International Criminal Court. i am sure you will share my disgust at reports filtering out of the country today that syrian security forces attacked the gathering of mourners at his very funeral. we have just finished a debate on libya. of course we should call for the un human rights council to have a fact finding mission immediately to the country but we should follow the model of libya and call for referral to the international criminal court. 2073 fine-tune [['ORG', 392, 28], ['GPE', 357, 5], ['ORG', 240, 23], ['GPE', 200, 5], ['NORP', 87, 6]] [['ORG', 391, 28], ['GPE', 356, 5], ['ORG', 240, 23], ['GPE', 200, 5], ['NORP', 87, 6]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:39:05_2 I would like to see a democratic reform of Syria, but we must not presume that all of al Assad's opponents are democrats. i would like to see a democratic reform of syria but we must not presume that all of al assad's opponents are democrats. 96749 fine-tune [['PERSON', 86, 8], ['GPE', 43, 5]] [['PERSON', 85, 8], ['GPE', 43, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:39:05_3 They include hardline Islamists such as the Muslim Brotherhood, who would replace a repressive secular state with a repressive theocratic state. they include hardline islamists such as the muslim brotherhood who would replace a repressive secular state with a repressive theocratic state. 96749 fine-tune [['ORG', 44, 18], ['NORP', 22, 9]] [['ORG', 44, 18], ['NORP', 22, 9]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:23:09_5 In this perspective, we can have no doubt that our clear position on the Syrian regime is right and needs to be maintained. in this perspective we can have no doubt that our clear position on the syrian regime is right and needs to be maintained. None fine-tune [['NORP', 73, 6]] [['NORP', 72, 6]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:23:09_14 We must make it clear that we are targeting our sanctions so that we can ultimately achieve a halt to the violence and assist the Syrian people to accomplish their legitimate aspirations. we must make it clear that we are targeting our sanctions so that we can ultimately achieve a halt to the violence and assist the syrian people to accomplish their legitimate aspirations. None fine-tune [['NORP', 130, 6]] [['NORP', 130, 6]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:23:09_23 We need to repeat time and again that there must be a peaceful political transition to democracy, led and owned by the whole Syrian people and free from violence. we need to repeat time and again that there must be a peaceful political transition to democracy led and owned by the whole syrian people and free from violence. None fine-tune [['NORP', 125, 6]] [['NORP', 124, 6]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:23:09_9 We have swiftly broadened our restrictive measures and are progressively targeting, with asset freezes and travel bans, more and more of those responsible for the ongoing repression and, from now on, those supporting the regime. we have swiftly broadened our restrictive measures and are progressively targeting with asset freezes and travel bans more and more of those responsible for the ongoing repression and from now on those supporting the regime. None fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:23:09_18 One cannot but recognise that so far these attempts have not been successful, but that must not prevent the European Union from maintaining close contact with those regional partners which could, in a not too distant future, play a significant role in the evolution of Syria. one cannot but recognise that so far these attempts have not been successful but that must not prevent the european union from maintaining close contact with those regional partners which could in a not too distant future play a significant role in the evolution of syria. None fine-tune [['GPE', 269, 5], ['GPE', 108, 14]] [['GPE', 266, 5], ['GPE', 107, 14]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:23:09_21 Let me be very clear. let me be very clear. None fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:23:09_10 Importantly, we have introduced an embargo on the import of Syrian oil. importantly we have introduced an embargo on the import of syrian oil. None fine-tune [['NORP', 60, 6]] [['NORP', 59, 6]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:23:09_11 We expect it will have a major impact on the regime's financial situation, since the EU consumes more than 90 of the oil Syria exports. we expect it will have a major impact on the regime's financial situation since the eu consumes more than ninety of the oil syria exports. None fine-tune [['GPE', 121, 5], ['CARDINAL', 107, 2], ['GPE', 85, 2]] [['GPE', 124, 5], ['CARDINAL', 106, 6], ['GPE', 84, 2]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:23:09_8 I am pleased to say that the EU has been able to accompany its strong position with adequate actions. i am pleased to say that the eu has been able to accompany its strong position with adequate actions. None fine-tune [['GPE', 29, 2]] [['GPE', 29, 2]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:23:09_19 Finally, we must not forget about Syria's future. finally we must not forget about syria's future. None fine-tune [['GPE', 34, 5]] [['GPE', 33, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:23:09_20 Rightly, we ask questions about what comes next and what it will mean for the Syrian people, for the situation in the region and for others, including ourselves. We should do our best to know the alternatives and the different opposition groups, whether abroad or inside Syria. rightly we ask questions about what comes next and what it will mean for the syrian people for the situation in the region and for others including ourselves. we should do our best to know the alternatives and the different opposition groups whether abroad or inside syria. None fine-tune [['GPE', 271, 5], ['NORP', 78, 6]] [['GPE', 267, 5], ['NORP', 77, 6]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:23:09_22 It is time to encourage those who are capable of offering Syria a better future to unite and show political maturity and commitment to the values we share. it is time to encourage those who are capable of offering syria a better future to unite and show political maturity and commitment to the values we share. None fine-tune [['GPE', 58, 5]] [['GPE', 58, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:23:09_13 It is essential for us to explain properly why we have taken all these actions against the Syrian regime. Given the strength of our measures against the Syrian regime, we must be proactive and well coordinated in communicating with our partners and public opinion in Syria and elsewhere. it is essential for us to explain properly why we have taken all these actions against the syrian regime. given the strength of our measures against the syrian regime we must be proactive and well coordinated in communicating with our partners and public opinion in syria and elsewhere. None fine-tune [['GPE', 267, 5], ['NORP', 153, 6], ['NORP', 91, 6]] [['GPE', 266, 5], ['NORP', 153, 6], ['NORP', 91, 6]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:23:09_2 The regime has not stopped its violent repression and nearly every day we hear reports of Syrians being killed, injured, detained or abused. the regime has not stopped its violent repression and nearly every day we hear reports of syrians being killed injured detained or abused. None fine-tune [['NORP', 90, 7]] [['NORP', 90, 7]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:23:09_15 We must also reach out to the countries of the region which have increasingly expressed concern about the present situation in Syria. we must also reach out to the countries of the region which have increasingly expressed concern about the present situation in syria. None fine-tune [['GPE', 127, 5]] [['GPE', 127, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:37:32_2 Of course, this is ironic given the fact that Damascus has given huge support to Hamas and Hezbollah in the past. of course this is ironic given the fact that damascus has given huge support to hamas and hezbollah in the past. 4521 fine-tune [['ORG', 91, 9], ['ORG', 81, 5], ['GPE', 46, 8]] [['ORG', 90, 9], ['ORG', 80, 5], ['GPE', 45, 8]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:37:32_3 Syria is not Libya and, sadly, al Assad knows that we cannot launch a similar right to protect NATO military operation on the side of the rebels, but we can state our revulsion at Assad's brutality, and we can apply stronger sanctions, including selective bans on investment from European companies and oil import bans, which are in place already, and we can treat the illegitimate Ba'athist leadership as the pariahs that they really are. syria is not libya and sadly al assad knows that we cannot launch a similar right to protect nato military operation on the side of the rebels but we can state our revulsion at assad's brutality and we can apply stronger sanctions including selective bans on investment from european companies and oil import bans which are in place already and we can treat the illegitimate ba'athist leadership as the pariahs that they really are. 4521 fine-tune [['NORP', 382, 9], ['NORP', 280, 8], ['PERSON', 180, 5], ['ORG', 95, 4], ['PERSON', 31, 8], ['GPE', 13, 5], ['GPE', 0, 5]] [['NORP', 375, 9], ['NORP', 275, 8], ['PERSON', 177, 5], ['ORG', 93, 4], ['PERSON', 29, 8], ['GPE', 13, 5], ['GPE', 0, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:12:59_2 Since this issue has been raised concerning China and Russia, I just want to stress and confirm that, of course, the Syrian issue is raised in all meetings with those partners, so there can be no doubt about our commitment to bringing all the international community on board since this issue has been raised concerning china and russia i just want to stress and confirm that of course the syrian issue is raised in all meetings with those partners so there can be no doubt about our commitment to bringing all the international community on board None fine-tune [['NORP', 117, 6], ['GPE', 54, 6], ['GPE', 44, 5]] [['NORP', 114, 6], ['GPE', 54, 6], ['GPE', 44, 5]] 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:12:59_5 We have to act against the regime and in the interests of the people, so it is essential that when we talk about sanctions we understand what effects those sanctions may have on the population. I could, referring to the number of arguments that were made, give you a very long list of the sanctions we have imposed and, yes, I want to confirm that we are ready to go even further, we have to act against the regime and in the interests of the people so it is essential that when we talk about sanctions we understand what effects those sanctions may have on the population. i could referring to the number of arguments that were made give you a very long list of the sanctions we have imposed and yes i want to confirm that we are ready to go even further None fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:12:59_6 but we all know that we have to measure those sanctions in such a way as not to harm the population but to make life difficult for the regime. but we all know that we have to measure those sanctions in such a way as not to harm the population but to make life difficult for the regime. None fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:12:59_7 I also want to emphasise once again the need for unity of the people and a strict message of non violence. i also want to emphasise once again the need for unity of the people and a strict message of non violence. None fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-18:12:59_10 Of course this is not a very easy process of course this is not a very easy process; None fine-tune None None 20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:51:56_2 Unlike on some other issues, the EU Member States managed to come up with a single position on these sanctions and this should be applauded. unlike on some other issues the eu member states managed to come up with a single position on these sanctions and this should be applauded. 28276 fine-tune [['GPE', 33, 2]] [['GPE', 32, 2]] 20110323-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20110323-23:12:01_8 At this moment in time, more than 150 countries are beneficiaries of the system. at this moment in time more than one hundred and fifty countries are beneficiaries of the system. 1472 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 34, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 33, 21]] 20110323-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20110323-23:12:01_10 You could even ask yourself what the use of such a system is. you could even ask yourself what the use of such a system is. 1472 fine-tune None None 20110323-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20110323-23:12:01_3 As you know, before you can make a legislative proposal you need a public consultation, which takes time. as you know before you can make a legislative proposal you need a public consultation which takes time. 1472 fine-tune None None 20110323-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20110323-22:59:18_5 The Commission has heard Parliament's concerns on the decision making aspects of the GSP regulation loud and clear. the commission has heard parliament's concerns on the decision making aspects of the gsp regulation loud and clear. 1472 fine-tune [['LAW', 85, 3], ['ORG', 25, 10]] [['LAW', 85, 3], ['ORG', 25, 10]] 20110323-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20110323-22:59:18_12 Finally we are looking forward to further discussions with you on the future scheme of generalised preferences further to the proposal for a new regulation which will come your way in May. I stand ready to discuss the main elements of the proposal at the earliest opportunity after it is adopted by the Commission. finally we are looking forward to further discussions with you on the future scheme of generalised preferences further to the proposal for a new regulation which will come your way in may. i stand ready to discuss the main elements of the proposal at the earliest opportunity after it is adopted by the commission. 1472 fine-tune [['DATE', 184, 4]] [['DATE', 184, 3]] 20110323-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20110323-22:59:18_7 For this reason, the Commission is committed to discussing in a constructive spirit Parliament's concern as expressed over the last few weeks. for this reason the commission is committed to discussing in a constructive spirit parliament's concern as expressed over the last few weeks. 1472 fine-tune [['DATE', 123, 18], ['ORG', 84, 10]] [['DATE', 122, 18], ['ORG', 83, 10]] 20110323-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20110323-22:59:18_4 It also reinforces the EU's role and commitment to the objectives of EU development policy. it also reinforces the eu's role and commitment to the objectives of eu development policy. 1472 fine-tune [['GPE', 69, 2], ['GPE', 23, 2]] [['GPE', 69, 2], ['GPE', 23, 2]] 20110323-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20110323-22:59:18_2 the period necessary to adjust to the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty and to submit a new regulation on the future EU GSP scheme. the period necessary to adjust to the entry into force of the lisbon treaty and to submit a new regulation on the future eu gsp scheme. 1472 fine-tune [['GPE', 121, 2], ['LAW', 62, 13]] [['GPE', 121, 2], ['LAW', 62, 13]] 20140403-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140403-13:16:20_1 Whether one looks to the fight against terrorism, counteracting cyber warfare or reacting to emerging security and humanitarian crises globally, all of these are areas where the single Member State today cannot always act effectively unilaterally. whether one looks to the fight against terrorism counteracting cyber warfare or reacting to emerging security and humanitarian crises globally all of these are areas where the single member state today cannot always act effectively unilaterally. 4521 fine-tune None None 20140403-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140403-13:16:20_3 Those who argue that this is a threat to national sovereignty in my country ignore the reality that this actually is by consensus and unanimity. those who argue that this is a threat to national sovereignty in my country ignore the reality that this actually is by consensus and unanimity. 4521 fine-tune None None 20131212-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20131212-11:31:52_12 If there were sanctions, it might make people think a little bit more. Certainly, this is an area which has to be a priority for us in the next legislature. if there were sanctions it might make people think a little bit more. certainly this is an area which has to be a priority for us in the next legislature. 96668 fine-tune None None 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_8 You call for covering the status of public prosecutors and their autonomy. you call for covering the status of public prosecutors and their autonomy. None fine-tune None None 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_6 The 2018 Scoreboard expanded the coverage of money laundering and now shows, for nearly all countries, the length of court proceedings in money laundering cases. the two thousand and eighteen scoreboard expanded the coverage of money laundering and now shows for nearly all countries the length of court proceedings in money laundering cases. None fine-tune [['DATE', 4, 4]] [['DATE', 4, 25]] 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_2 The 2018 Justice Scoreboard was adopted by the Commission today. the two thousand and eighteen justice scoreboard was adopted by the commission today. None fine-tune [['DATE', 58, 5]] [['DATE', 79, 5]] 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_4 It is important to remember that the Scoreboard is a tool which is being continuously improved, and your recommendations will be considered for the future as well. it is important to remember that the scoreboard is a tool which is being continuously improved and your recommendations will be considered for the future as well. None fine-tune None None 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_12 We have developed a measurement of perceived judicial independence among companies and the general public. we have developed a measurement of perceived judicial independence among companies and the general public. None fine-tune None None 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_14 These are indicators on how the needs of specific groups of users of justice systems for example, children, visually impaired people, non—native speakers are being taken into account in the provision of public information on the justice system, in the training of judges and in surveys of court users. these are indicators on how the needs of specific groups of users of justice systems for example children visually impaired people nonnative speakers are being taken into account in the provision of public information on the justice system in the training of judges and in surveys of court users. None fine-tune None None 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_18 When considering any new area of coverage, it is important to keep in mind the objective of the Scoreboard and the ability to collect reliable data from all Member States, based on a simple and clear indicator in line with European standards. when considering any new area of coverage it is important to keep in mind the objective of the scoreboard and the ability to collect reliable data from all member states based on a simple and clear indicator in line with european standards. None fine-tune [['NORP', 223, 8]] [['NORP', 221, 8]] 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_10 The EU Justice Scoreboard feeds into the European Semester country analysis in this respect. the eu justice scoreboard feeds into the european semester country analysis in this respect. None fine-tune None None 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_16 Having said all this, it is important to recall that one of the key challenges for the development of information tools like the EU Justice Scoreboard is the collection of data. having said all this it is important to recall that one of the key challenges for the development of information tools like the eu justice scoreboard is the collection of data. None fine-tune [['GPE', 129, 2], ['CARDINAL', 53, 3]] [['GPE', 128, 2], ['CARDINAL', 52, 3]] 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_11 With regard to judicial independence, we are assessing the effectiveness of the national legal frameworks and safeguards in close cooperation with the judicial networks. with regard to judicial independence we are assessing the effectiveness of the national legal frameworks and safeguards in close cooperation with the judicial networks. None fine-tune None None 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_17 We would like to thank Parliament for having called on Member States to cooperate with the Commission. we would like to thank parliament for having called on member states to cooperate with the commission. None fine-tune [['ORG', 23, 10]] [['ORG', 23, 10]] 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_20 I am convinced that with your support the EU Justice Scoreboard will continue to evolve in order to further help the Member States improve the independence, quality and efficiency of their justice systems, which is crucial for upholding the rule of law. i am convinced that with your support the eu justice scoreboard will continue to evolve in order to further help the member states improve the independence quality and efficiency of their justice systems which is crucial for upholding the rule of law. None fine-tune None None 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_3 I am glad that your report takes into account many of its elements. i am glad that your report takes into account many of its elements. None fine-tune None None 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_1 We share the same commitment and interest to strengthen the independence and effectiveness of judicial systems in our Member States. These are essential for economic development, social peace and a secure Europe. we share the same commitment and interest to strengthen the independence and effectiveness of judicial systems in our member states. these are essential for economic development social peace and a secure europe. None fine-tune [['LOC', 205, 6]] [['LOC', 204, 6]] 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_7 It shows that, while in about half of Member States the first instance court proceedings take up to a year on average, these proceedings take around two years on average in several Member States. it shows that while in about half of member states the first instance court proceedings take up to a year on average these proceedings take around two years on average in several member states. None fine-tune [['DATE', 142, 16], ['DATE', 94, 12], ['ORDINAL', 56, 5], ['CARDINAL', 30, 4]] [['DATE', 140, 16], ['DATE', 93, 12], ['ORDINAL', 55, 5], ['CARDINAL', 29, 4]] 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:13:15_9 I am pleased to say that the 2018 Scoreboard shows for the first time an overview of how prosecution services are organised in Member States. i am pleased to say that the two thousand and eighteen scoreboard shows for the first time an overview of how prosecution services are organised in member states. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 59, 5], ['DATE', 29, 4]] [['ORDINAL', 80, 5], ['DATE', 29, 25]] 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:10:14_1 This report asks the Commission to add collective redress procedures to next year's comparative exercise because it is a major legal tool in strengthening consumer, environmental and health protection in the European Union. this report asks the commission to add collective redress procedures to next year's comparative exercise because it is a major legal tool in strengthening consumer environmental and health protection in the european union. 2054 fine-tune [['GPE', 208, 14], ['DATE', 72, 9]] [['GPE', 207, 14], ['DATE', 72, 9]] 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:10:14_2 I am very happy to see that the Commission shares this view as it published a legislative proposal on this matter while we were working on this report. i am very happy to see that the commission shares this view as it published a legislative proposal on this matter while we were working on this report. 2054 fine-tune None None 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:10:14_3 The legislative proposal by the Commission on collective redress does not, however, make the call in this report redundant. the legislative proposal by the commission on collective redress does not however make the call in this report redundant. 2054 fine-tune None None 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:10:14_4 On the contrary collective redress could provide efficient dispute resolution and the means to eliminate unreasonable barriers to access to justice in cross—border cases. on the contrary collective redress could provide efficient dispute resolution and the means to eliminate unreasonable barriers to access to justice in crossborder cases. 2054 fine-tune None None 20180528-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180528-23:10:14_5 The Commission should also examine how the collective redress could be used in cases where companies or other organisations have committed or contributed to human rights violations in third countries outside European borders. Often, due to legal technicalities or underdeveloped legislation, there may be no effective ways for access to justice and remedy at all. the commission should also examine how the collective redress could be used in cases where companies or other organisations have committed or contributed to human rights violations in third countries outside european borders. often due to legal technicalities or underdeveloped legislation there may be no effective ways for access to justice and remedy at all. 2054 fine-tune [['NORP', 208, 8]] [['NORP', 208, 8]] 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-18:13:13_9 This is a Commission decision. this is a commission decision. None fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-18:13:13_1 It has to be said that the issue of the enforcement of IPR is only a part of the broader action of the Commission on the modernisation of the IPR framework at EU level. it has to be said that the issue of the enforcement of ipr is only a part of the broader action of the commission on the modernisation of the ipr framework at eu level. None fine-tune [['GPE', 159, 2]] [['GPE', 159, 2]] 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:38:25_13 Finally, I would like to know if the purpose of this expert group is about to go in the same direction as that of the OHIM Observatory, whose work programme for this year expressly includes the public domain and open licensing. finally i would like to know if the purpose of this expert group is about to go in the same direction as that of the ohim observatory whose work programme for this year expressly includes the public domain and open licensing. 124816 fine-tune [['DATE', 161, 9], ['ORG', 118, 16]] [['DATE', 159, 9], ['ORG', 117, 16]] 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:38:25_1 He announced he would have the list of members of this expert group published along with all relevant documents, including agendas and minutes of each meeting'. he announced he would have the list of members of this expert group published along with all relevant documents including agendas and minutes of each meeting'. 124816 fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:38:25_9 The burden of proof is on the Commission to show that this expert group will go beyond the OHIM Observatory and its rather extensive mandate. If such an added benefit exists, it would rather call for the readjustment of the EU Observatory mandate. the burden of proof is on the commission to show that this expert group will go beyond the ohim observatory and its rather extensive mandate. if such an added benefit exists it would rather call for the readjustment of the eu observatory mandate. 124816 fine-tune [['ORG', 224, 14], ['ORG', 91, 16]] [['ORG', 223, 14], ['ORG', 91, 16]] 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:38:25_4 Meeting documents of this first meeting also remain unpublished. meeting documents of this first meeting also remain unpublished. 124816 fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 26, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 26, 5]] 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:38:25_8 The Commission should also comment on such a possible overlap and the apparent disconnect of this expert group from its predecessors also set up by the Commission in previous years. the commission should also comment on such a possible overlap and the apparent disconnect of this expert group from its predecessors also set up by the commission in previous years. 124816 fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:38:25_10 so far no observer status has been given to members of this parliament but there are no procedural reasons not to as article fifty three of the commission decision on setting up these expert groups allows the chair to assign observer status to every entity listed in rule eight of the horizontal rules for commission expert groups. 124816 fine-tune [] [['LAW', 267, 63], ['LAW', 117, 19]] 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:38:25_14 It is very important when developing measures for intellectual property enforcement to analyse how they affect creative works in the public domain or under a free licence model. it is very important when developing measures for intellectual property enforcement to analyse how they affect creative works in the public domain or under a free licence model. 124816 fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:21:14_6 That is why we would like to ask the Commissioner to confirm that there will be no duplication of tasks between the observatory and the group of experts which the Commission would like to establish, according to the action plan on the enforcement of intellectual property rights, and that that is why we would like to ask the commissioner to confirm that there will be no duplication of tasks between the observatory and the group of experts which the commission would like to establish according to the action plan on the enforcement of intellectual property rights and that 96272 fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:21:14_4 that, given the importance of intellectual property rights for the future growth of the European Union, we should use all our instruments in the most effective way in order to get the best information available. that given the importance of intellectual property rights for the future growth of the european union we should use all our instruments in the most effective way in order to get the best information available. 96272 fine-tune [['GPE', 88, 14]] [['GPE', 87, 14]] 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:21:14_3 I think that the Commission is of the same view, and I would like to thank the Commission for its quick reaction when providing us with its understanding of the issues raised in our question. While drafting this question, we have been motivated by the fact i think that the commission is of the same view and i would like to thank the commission for its quick reaction when providing us with its understanding of the issues raised in our question. while drafting this question we have been motivated by the fact 96272 fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:48:12_0 I was really interested in your speech. i was really interested in your speech. 124951 fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:48:12_2 Would you agree that that is the main strength of this place? would you agree that that is the main strength of this place? 124951 fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_1 experts on the enforcement of intellectual property rights. experts on the enforcement of intellectual property rights. None fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_6 Let me turn to the specifics of your question. let me turn to the specifics of your question. None fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_7 First you asked about the tasks of the group and how they add value to the work of the Observatory. first you asked about the tasks of the group and how they add value to the work of the observatory. None fine-tune [['ORG', 87, 11], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORG', 87, 11], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_8 Second, you asked about the financial implications and whether there will be duplication. second you asked about the financial implications and whether there will be duplication. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_10 Its members are the national authorities responsible for national IP policies, and it is to exchange experience and good practice. its members are the national authorities responsible for national ip policies and it is to exchange experience and good practice. None fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_11 It will not gather data or conduct studies itself. it will not gather data or conduct studies itself. None fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_13 This is completely different, as we see it, from the role of the Observatory. this is completely different as we see it from the role of the observatory. None fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_14 The Observatory is there to facilitate and support the practical enforcement work. the observatory is there to facilitate and support the practical enforcement work. None fine-tune [['ORG', 4, 11]] [['ORG', 4, 11]] 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_15 That includes improving understanding and raising awareness of the impact of IPR infringements, providing training, promoting enforcement tools and technology, and helping national enforcement authorities to work together. that includes improving understanding and raising awareness of the impact of ipr infringements providing training promoting enforcement tools and technology and helping national enforcement authorities to work together. None fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_16 The Observatory supports national authorities, the private sector and EU institutions. the observatory supports national authorities the private sector and eu institutions. None fine-tune [['GPE', 70, 2]] [['GPE', 69, 2]] 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_17 Part of this is data collection part of this is data collection; None fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_18 the data collected and reported by the Observatory supports the work of the Commission and the Member States. the data collected and reported by the observatory supports the work of the commission and the member states. None fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_19 So the expert group focuses just to repeat on policy, best practices and monitoring, and the Observatory focuses on the day to day enforcement and the collection of data. so the expert group focuses just to repeat on policy best practices and monitoring and the observatory focuses on the day to day enforcement and the collection of data. None fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_20 They do not duplicate. they do not duplicate. None fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_21 On the contrary, they are complementary. So the group will not result in unnecessary expenditure. on the contrary they are complementary. so the group will not result in unnecessary expenditure. None fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_22 Third, you wanted confirmation that you could send experts to an expert group meeting, and the answer is yes, absolutely you can you will be very welcome. third you wanted confirmation that you could send experts to an expert group meeting and the answer is yes absolutely you can you will be very welcome. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_24 We have to work together on IPR enforcement. we have to work together on ipr enforcement. None fine-tune None None 20150209-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150209-17:23:42_25 It would be really helpful if you would follow the group actively. it would be really helpful if you would follow the group actively. None fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:46:09_21 Those who are in this business say that it is a constituent. So how can we change something which, in the nature of things, indicates that pollen is a constituent? those who are in this business say that it is a constituent. so how can we change something which in the nature of things indicates that pollen is a constituent? None fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:46:09_16 The error which I think some have committed with due respect is that first they decide which kind of labelling and which kind of the error which i think some have committed with due respect is that first they decide which kind of labelling and which kind of. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 69, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 69, 5]] 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:46:09_29 So, GM pollen needs to be authorised before this amendment of the directive, and after the amendment. so gm pollen needs to be authorised before this amendment of the directive and after the amendment. None fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:46:09_23 First of all, the Court of Justice observed that there is no provision in the law which says whether pollen is an ingredient or a constituent. first of all the court of justice observed that there is no provision in the law which says whether pollen is an ingredient or a constituent. None fine-tune [['ORG', 18, 16], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORG', 17, 16], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:46:09_25 but it took this positivist approach that there is nothing in the law because, had there been an indication a definition of pollen in the law as we are determining now, it would have decided otherwise. but it took this positivist approach that there is nothing in the law because had there been an indication a definition of pollen in the law as we are determining now it would have decided otherwise. None fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:46:09_13 If we consider pollen to be an ingredient, then the if we consider pollen to be an ingredient then the. None fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:52:34_9 It does not guarantee it, and indeed there is no legal instrument for guaranteeing that at all. it does not guarantee it and indeed there is no legal instrument for guaranteeing that at all. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:52:34_4 Many Members here seem to have either forgotten or maybe to be deliberately ignoring the fact that, as the Commissioner said, all foodstuffs have a GMO adventitious threshold of many members here seem to have either forgotten or maybe to be deliberately ignoring the fact that as the commissioner said all foodstuffs have a gmo adventitious threshold of. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:36:39_4 determine the status of pollen as a constituent in honey. determine the status of pollen as a constituent in honey. None fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:36:39_22 GM pollen in honey has to be authorised under our regulation applying to GM food and feed before it can be placed on the market. gm pollen in honey has to be authorised under our regulation applying to gm food and feed before it can be placed on the market. None fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:36:39_13 Pollen is present in honey independently of the action of the beekeeper, who has no control whatsoever over the presence of pollen in the final product. pollen is present in honey independently of the action of the beekeeper who has no control whatsoever over the presence of pollen in the final product. None fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:36:39_15 It is not an ingredient. it is not an ingredient. None fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:36:39_1 I would like to congratulate her on the eloquent way in which she laid out the reasons why honey has pollen as a constituent i would like to congratulate her on the eloquent way in which she laid out the reasons why honey has pollen as a constituent None fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:36:39_25 let me say a few words on the comitology alignment and stress that the Commission proposes delegated acts to amend only those parts of the annexes which do not contain essential elements. let me say a few words on the comitology alignment and stress that the commission proposes delegated acts to amend only those parts of the annexes which do not contain essential elements. None fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_9 To have a list reading Ingredients honey, pollen' would obviously not be providing any additional information to the consumer and would only create an unnecessary labelling burden. to have a list reading ingredients honey pollen' would obviously not be providing any additional information to the consumer and would only create an unnecessary labelling burden. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_7 Products with ingredients need to have them listed on a label. products with ingredients need to have them listed on a label. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_3 It is technically impossible to produce honey free from pollen. it is technically impossible to produce honey free from pollen. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_5 Honey is considered by producers and consumers alike to be the ultimate natural product, made entirely by bees and free from human interference. This includes the various constituents particular to honey, such as pollen. To define pollen as an ingredient would cause reputational damage to honey by implying that its production is not a wholly natural process. honey is considered by producers and consumers alike to be the ultimate natural product made entirely by bees and free from human interference. this includes the various constituents particular to honey such as pollen. to define pollen as an ingredient would cause reputational damage to honey by implying that its production is not a wholly natural process. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_23 They will argue that they are doing this in the interest of consumers and to increase transparency about the GM content of food. they will argue that they are doing this in the interest of consumers and to increase transparency about the gm content of food. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_25 Lying to consumers by stating that pollen is an ingredient is not a good start. lying to consumers by stating that pollen is an ingredient is not a good start. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_14 This is because, according to the GM regulation, only GM content above this is because according to the gm regulation only gm content above. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_12 Of course, as an active MEP I have not let this proposal go unchallenged. It is Parliament's job to investigate all aspects and come up with alternatives, but in this case I have concluded that there is only one answer pollen is not an ingredient' of honey. of course as an active mep i have not let this proposal go unchallenged. it is parliament's job to investigate all aspects and come up with alternatives but in this case i have concluded that there is only one answer pollen is not an ingredient' of honey. 96956 fine-tune [['ORG', 80, 10]] [['ORG', 79, 10]] 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_30 There has been a lot of scaremongering surrounding this proposal, much of it designed to create uncertainty in the sector. If the Commission proposal is not adopted, there will be negative consequences for the sector, as all honey producers will be required to test their honey to check the GM content, and some will be required to label if GM pollen is found to be present. there has been a lot of scaremongering surrounding this proposal much of it designed to create uncertainty in the sector. if the commission proposal is not adopted there will be negative consequences for the sector as all honey producers will be required to test their honey to check the gm content and some will be required to label if gm pollen is found to be present. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_34 To conclude, I ask you this do we really want to base legislation on a false premise and then subsequently force small scale beekeepers out of business? Or do we want to put an end to years of legal uncertainty in the sector and finally allow our beekeepers to get back to what they do best providing us with quality European honey? to conclude i ask you this do we really want to base legislation on a false premise and then subsequently force small scale beekeepers out of business? or do we want to put an end to years of legal uncertainty in the sector and finally allow our beekeepers to get back to what they do best providing us with quality european honey? 96956 fine-tune [['NORP', 317, 8], ['DATE', 184, 5]] [['NORP', 316, 8], ['DATE', 183, 5]] 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_10 For the reasons I have mentioned, the Commission felt it necessary to come forward with a proposal clarifying the definition of pollen as a constituent'. I have supported this position from the beginning, as have most of the Member State governments. for the reasons i have mentioned the commission felt it necessary to come forward with a proposal clarifying the definition of pollen as a constituent'. i have supported this position from the beginning as have most of the member state governments. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_29 To make an exception of honey by requiring GM content below the threshold to be labelled will only serve to confuse consumers about labelling laws. to make an exception of honey by requiring gm content below the threshold to be labelled will only serve to confuse consumers about labelling laws. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_18 If pollen is to be considered an ingredient', then the if pollen is to be considered an ingredient' then the. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_27 Either either 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_26 If GM pollen is labelled, consumers will be receiving inconsistent information about GM content when compared with other foods. if gm pollen is labelled consumers will be receiving inconsistent information about gm content when compared with other foods. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_11 I do not do this blindly. i do not do this blindly. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_33 This may not seem much if you are making a large batch, but for many small producers the cost could be very crippling. this may not seem much if you are making a large batch but for many small producers the cost could be very crippling. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_13 Of course, the ingredient constituent argument has arisen due to the labelling implications of each option. If pollen continues to be considered a constituent', any GM pollen present would not need to be labelled. of course the ingredient constituent argument has arisen due to the labelling implications of each option. if pollen continues to be considered a constituent' any gm pollen present would not need to be labelled. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_31 Small producers will be hit hardest by the testing requirements. small producers will be hit hardest by the testing requirements. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_22 There are some in this Chamber who are actively promoting this latter option even though it is based on a false premise, because it would lead to some honey being labelled as food produced from GMOs. By doing this, I think they believe they will score a small victory in the fight against GMOs, but they would in the process be using honey producers as collateral damage. there are some in this chamber who are actively promoting this latter option even though it is based on a false premise because it would lead to some honey being labelled as food produced from gmos. by doing this i think they believe they will score a small victory in the fight against gmos but they would in the process be using honey producers as collateral damage. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_24 If they succeed, I think they will be doing the exact opposite. if they succeed i think they will be doing the exact opposite. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_6 This is a dangerous road to start on. this is a dangerous road to start on. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-18:31:59_8 If pollen were to be defined as an ingredient, honey would need to display a list of ingredients. if pollen were to be defined as an ingredient honey would need to display a list of ingredients. 96956 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:07:30_7 The EU has to consume more honey than anywhere else in the world. Honey producers must be able to capitalise on the markets right on their doorstep and should not be hindered or left unresolved by the fight over semantics between the EU institutions. the eu has to consume more honey than anywhere else in the world. honey producers must be able to capitalise on the markets right on their doorstep and should not be hindered or left unresolved by the fight over semantics between the eu institutions. 1318 fine-tune [['GPE', 234, 2], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['GPE', 234, 2], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:07:30_3 The colony collapse crisis has been primary amongst these. While beekeepers battle to save their bees, we must battle to save their industry. In order to do this, we must support the Commission proposal and the amendments which designate pollen as a constituent of honey. the colony collapse crisis has been primary amongst these. while beekeepers battle to save their bees we must battle to save their industry. in order to do this we must support the commission proposal and the amendments which designate pollen as a constituent of honey. 1318 fine-tune None None 20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:07:30_6 I want to see the European production of honey increase. i want to see the european production of honey increase. 1318 fine-tune [['NORP', 18, 8]] [['NORP', 18, 8]] 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:25:49_2 During this period we have had excellent and productive cooperation for which I am truly thankful to him. during this period we have had excellent and productive cooperation for which i am truly thankful to him. None fine-tune None None 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:25:49_23 But at the same time there are also lessons from what did not go as well. but at the same time there are also lessons from what did not go as well. None fine-tune None None 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:25:49_38 We have to counteract any tendency to withdraw collectively from the health sector, focusing on those countries falling below minimum public financing. We need to think about how we can deploy our collective EU health aid more effectively we have to counteract any tendency to withdraw collectively from the health sector focusing on those countries falling below minimum public financing. we need to think about how we can deploy our collective eu health aid more effectively None fine-tune [['GPE', 208, 2]] [['GPE', 207, 2]] 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:25:49_30 Secondly, weak health systems in partner countries are a particular concern. The European Union has committed to comprehensive health systems' strengthening secondly weak health systems in partner countries are a particular concern. the european union has committed to comprehensive health systems' strengthening; None fine-tune [['GPE', 81, 14], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] [['GPE', 80, 14], ['ORDINAL', 0, 8]] 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:25:49_18 There are many things we could write in our response at EU level. there are many things we could write in our response at eu level. None fine-tune [['GPE', 56, 2]] [['GPE', 56, 2]] 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:25:49_21 the very positive role of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control in deploying epidemiologists the very positive role of the european centre for disease prevention and control in deploying epidemiologists; None fine-tune [['ORG', 30, 50]] [['ORG', 30, 50]] 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:25:49_3 The European Union has a special responsibility when it comes to promoting universal health coverage, supporting countries to achieve health related sustainable development goals and to build resilient the european union has a special responsibility when it comes to promoting universal health coverage supporting countries to achieve health related sustainable development goals and to build resilient None fine-tune [['GPE', 4, 14]] [['GPE', 4, 14]] 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:43:34_1 I would also like to take this opportunity to criticise the media for the way that they sensationally took this as an opportunity to increase their ratings and I know the BBC World News used it as an opportunity to have an Ebola watch', which was something like looking at criminals. i would also like to take this opportunity to criticise the media for the way that they sensationally took this as an opportunity to increase their ratings and i know the bbc world news used it as an opportunity to have an ebola watch' which was something like looking at criminals. 124965 fine-tune [['ORG', 171, 14]] [['ORG', 171, 14]] 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:43:34_3 I am a firm believer that, with situations like this, we can tackle the problems by looking at the causes and not actually just the symptoms and, in the long term, crises like these can be averted by increasing the wealth of the poorest people in the poorest nations. i am a firm believer that with situations like this we can tackle the problems by looking at the causes and not actually just the symptoms and in the long term crises like these can be averted by increasing the wealth of the poorest people in the poorest nations. 124965 fine-tune None None 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:43:34_4 The EU fisheries agreement in Western Africa has deprived the poorest people of their livelihoods, and this is having a huge effect on the poorest people's ability to earn an income. the eu fisheries agreement in western africa has deprived the poorest people of their livelihoods and this is having a huge effect on the poorest people's ability to earn an income. 124965 fine-tune [['LOC', 30, 14], ['GPE', 4, 2]] [['LOC', 30, 14], ['GPE', 4, 2]] 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:59:06_5 It will be the most important instrument for the next epidemic. it will be the most important instrument for the next epidemic. None fine-tune None None 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:59:06_7 I saw on the ground the problems in those three countries and I realised that the lessons learned may be the most important basis for the future for us as an international community, and we of course have to support those countries i saw on the ground the problems in those three countries and i realised that the lessons learned may be the most important basis for the future for us as an international community and we of course have to support those countries None fine-tune None None 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:48:04_2 Has anything changed in the EU programming for the future? has anything changed in the eu programming for the future? 2327 fine-tune [['GPE', 28, 2]] [['GPE', 28, 2]] 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:48:04_8 There is no free healthcare for the Ebola sufferers who suffer from long—term after—effects of Ebola. there is no free healthcare for the ebola sufferers who suffer from longterm aftereffects of ebola. 2327 fine-tune None None 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:48:04_9 So we need to have a new programme for health and I am not clear whether the Commission and its Member States have got one and how they continue to coordinate because as you said, we all pledged in New York to have universal health coverage but it is not enough to keep pledging it, we have to actually do it. So, we can do something in these countries, and I really want to know what it is the Commission is going to do. so we need to have a new programme for health and i am not clear whether the commission and its member states have got one and how they continue to coordinate because as you said we all pledged in new york to have universal health coverage but it is not enough to keep pledging it we have to actually do it. so we can do something in these countries and i really want to know what it is the commission is going to do. 2327 fine-tune [['GPE', 198, 8]] [['GPE', 197, 8]] 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:57:48_1 They were on the ground fighting this terrible disease before the politicians even started really talking about it. Then when we did act we did everything in slow motion. they were on the ground fighting this terrible disease before the politicians even started really talking about it. then when we did act we did everything in slow motion. 124958 fine-tune None None 20151026-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151026-21:57:48_3 Rather than convert buildings quickly into makeshift hospitals, we did the job to a higher standard but it took many weeks, during which time the crisis got worse. So my message to the EU, to the Member States, to countries around the world is this next time please understand the urgent nature of emergencies, rather than convert buildings quickly into makeshift hospitals we did the job to a higher standard but it took many weeks during which time the crisis got worse. so my message to the eu to the member states to countries around the world is this next time please understand the urgent nature of emergencies 124958 fine-tune [['GPE', 185, 2], ['DATE', 112, 10]] [['GPE', 183, 2], ['DATE', 111, 10]] 20130704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130704-11:52:10_10 If such a review were to be identified, we would consider this for the future. if such a review were to be identified we would consider this for the future. None fine-tune None None 20130704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130704-11:52:10_5 As stated in your report, we will also be analysing, amongst other things, how convergence will impact the relevance and usefulness of the existing regulatory mechanism. as stated in your report we will also be analysing amongst other things how convergence will impact the relevance and usefulness of the existing regulatory mechanism. None fine-tune None None 20130704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130704-11:52:10_7 While some point to the need for adjustments, others argue that the directive which was adopted not so long ago still works well. The option of self and co regulation has also been mentioned. while some point to the need for adjustments others argue that the directive which was adopted not so long ago still works well. the option of self and co regulation has also been mentioned. None fine-tune None None 20130704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130704-11:52:10_9 The Commission is open minded regarding the necessity for a review of the AVMS Directive in the follow up to the Green Paper consultation. the commission is open minded regarding the necessity for a review of the avms directive in the follow up to the green paper consultation. None fine-tune [['LAW', 74, 14]] [['LAW', 74, 14]] 20130704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130704-11:52:10_8 This is why we have included these questions in the Green Paper. this is why we have included these questions in the green paper. None fine-tune None None 20130704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130704-11:52:10_6 We are therefore looking forward to receiving feedback on this question in the public consultation. With regard to increasing convergence in the audiovisual sector and the impact on the Audiovisual Media Services Directive, we have already encountered a wide range of views. we are therefore looking forward to receiving feedback on this question in the public consultation. with regard to increasing convergence in the audiovisual sector and the impact on the audiovisual media services directive we have already encountered a wide range of views. None fine-tune [['LAW', 186, 36]] [['LAW', 186, 36]] 20130704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130704-11:52:10_11 The consultation is open until the end of August the consultation is open until the end of august. None fine-tune [['DATE', 31, 17]] [['DATE', 31, 17]] 20130704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130704-11:48:21_0 Madam President, connected TV is an exciting innovation. The hardware and the hyper platforms are already common in many homes, but we are standing at the beginning of this revolution when it comes to the development of the software. madam president connected tv is an exciting innovation. the hardware and the hyper platforms are already common in many homes but we are standing at the beginning of this revolution when it comes to the development of the software. 96919 fine-tune None None 20130704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130704-11:48:21_1 This report highlights the challenges in areas such as media pluralism, advertising and protection for minors. this report highlights the challenges in areas such as media pluralism advertising and protection for minors. 96919 fine-tune None None 20130704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130704-11:48:21_2 It also stresses the need to ensure fair competition between European content suppliers which are governed by EU legislation and major international platforms which are not. it also stresses the need to ensure fair competition between european content suppliers which are governed by eu legislation and major international platforms which are not. 96919 fine-tune [['GPE', 110, 2], ['NORP', 61, 8]] [['GPE', 110, 2], ['NORP', 61, 8]] 20130704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130704-11:48:21_3 We also need to look at the rules governing advertising in the audiovisual media and the protection of minors. we also need to look at the rules governing advertising in the audiovisual media and the protection of minors. 96919 fine-tune None None 20130704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130704-11:48:21_4 They do not currently apply to the Internet. they do not currently apply to the internet. 96919 fine-tune None None 20130704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130704-11:48:21_5 We are therefore calling on the Commission to consider an appropriate European framework ensuring that content quality and integrity are the same, whether it is broadcast or supplied by an alternative media platform. we are therefore calling on the commission to consider an appropriate european framework ensuring that content quality and integrity are the same whether it is broadcast or supplied by an alternative media platform. 96919 fine-tune [['NORP', 70, 8]] [['NORP', 70, 8]] 20130704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130704-11:48:21_6 Finally I would like to highlight the fact that there are still vast areas of the UK and across Europe with poor Internet infrastructures. finally i would like to highlight the fact that there are still vast areas of the uk and across europe with poor internet infrastructures. 96919 fine-tune [['LOC', 96, 6], ['GPE', 82, 2]] [['LOC', 96, 6], ['GPE', 82, 2]] 20130704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20130704-11:48:21_7 Unless we can address these challenges, connected TV will be a luxury which can only be enjoyed by citizens living in urban areas with high Internet speeds. unless we can address these challenges connected tv will be a luxury which can only be enjoyed by citizens living in urban areas with high internet speeds. 96919 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:18:38_1 We only bought time and why? we only bought time and why? 97133 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:18:38_2 The root of the problem is still there. the root of the problem is still there. 97133 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:18:38_4 Its debt has been cut but its economy remains sinking because the euro is too expensive for them. its debt has been cut but its economy remains sinking because the euro is too expensive for them. 97133 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:18:38_0 Mr President, Charles Dickens once described credit as a system by which people who have no money borrow from other people who have no money but pretend they have. The Summit has transformed the European Union into a debt union where debt is pumped around so we can all pretend we have money but in reality we do not. mr president charles dickens once described credit as a system by which people who have no money borrow from other people who have no money but pretend they have. the summit has transformed the european union into a debt union where debt is pumped around so we can all pretend we have money but in reality we do not. 97133 fine-tune [['GPE', 195, 14], ['PERSON', 14, 15]] [['GPE', 194, 14], ['PERSON', 13, 15]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_9 But today we have a more ambitious platform on which to build Europe's future growth. but today we have a more ambitious platform on which to build europe's future growth. None fine-tune [['LOC', 62, 6], ['DATE', 4, 5]] [['LOC', 62, 6], ['DATE', 4, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_49 I think it is unacceptable that a time of social crisis, such as we have now in so many areas of Europe, is precisely the moment when, because of lack of decision on this matter, we put some of the most vulnerable people in our societies at i think it is unacceptable that a time of social crisis such as we have now in so many areas of europe is precisely the moment when because of lack of decision on this matter we put some of the most vulnerable people in our societies at None fine-tune [['LOC', 97, 6]] [['LOC', 96, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_24 I am also particularly pleased that the Summit conclusions highlighted the role of the Community method and of the Commission in economic governance. i am also particularly pleased that the summit conclusions highlighted the role of the community method and of the commission in economic governance. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_76 society. This type of response is of course most effective on a global scale, where it can be used to address global challenges such as the fight against poverty. This is a message I will push strongly for in society. this type of response is of course most effective on a global scale where it can be used to address global challenges such as the fight against poverty. this is a message i will push strongly for in None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_37 I think it is also important and relevant, not only from a substantive but also from a symbolic point of view and symbols are important that by having a Commissioner especially dedicated to the euro we assert that we want euro governance to take place within the Community method, and with the Community institutions. i think it is also important and relevant not only from a substantive but also from a symbolic point of view and symbols are important that by having a commissioner especially dedicated to the euro we assert that we want euro governance to take place within the community method and with the community institutions. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_65 While deeper integration of the euro area is essential, it must be done in a way that keeps the entire European Union strong. while deeper integration of the euro area is essential it must be done in a way that keeps the entire european union strong. None fine-tune [['GPE', 103, 14], ['LOC', 32, 9]] [['GPE', 102, 14], ['LOC', 32, 9]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_78 of times. We will demonstrate our unity, our solidarity and our determination for a European of times. we will demonstrate our unity our solidarity and our determination for a european None fine-tune [['NORP', 84, 8]] [['NORP', 83, 8]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_13 We are determined to conclude work on a second financial assistance programme by the end of this year. we are determined to conclude work on a second financial assistance programme by the end of this year. None fine-tune [['DATE', 81, 20], ['ORDINAL', 40, 6]] [['DATE', 81, 20], ['ORDINAL', 40, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_31 a communication on the external representation of the euro on the basis of article one hundred and thirty eight of the treaty and a green paper on euro stability bonds as announced in my state of the union speech. None fine-tune [] [['LAW', 75, 36]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_63 I have always stated that any possible Treaty change should not be seen as the immediate solution to the current crisis. i have always stated that any possible treaty change should not be seen as the immediate solution to the current crisis. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_17 Third, on banks the decisions taken yesterday by Member States will pave the way for a restoration of confidence in the European banking sector. We are working to design an approach for medium and long term funding of banks, while also requiring banks to hold a significantly higher capital ratio after taking account of sovereign debt exposures. The Commission will continue to work hand in hand with the European Banking Authority, the ECB and the EIB to implement these measures through a fully coordinated approach at European Union level. third on banks the decisions taken yesterday by member states will pave the way for a restoration of confidence in the european banking sector. we are working to design an approach for medium and long term funding of banks while also requiring banks to hold a significantly higher capital ratio after taking account of sovereign debt exposures. the commission will continue to work hand in hand with the european banking authority the ecb and the eib to implement these measures through a fully coordinated approach at european union level. None fine-tune [['GPE', 522, 14], ['ORG', 450, 3], ['ORG', 438, 3], ['ORG', 406, 26], ['NORP', 120, 8], ['DATE', 36, 9], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['GPE', 519, 14], ['ORG', 447, 3], ['ORG', 435, 3], ['ORG', 404, 26], ['NORP', 119, 8], ['DATE', 35, 9], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_35 Today, I can announce to you that I intend to entrust Olli Rehn with a reinforced status and additional working instruments. He is to become Commission Vice President for economic and monetary affairs and the euro. This is the best way to guarantee independence, objectivity and efficiency in the exercise of the Commission's responsibility of coordination, today i can announce to you that i intend to entrust olli rehn with a reinforced status and additional working instruments. he is to become commission vice president for economic and monetary affairs and the euro. this is the best way to guarantee independence objectivity and efficiency in the exercise of the commission's responsibility of coordination None fine-tune [['PERSON', 54, 9], ['DATE', 0, 5]] [['PERSON', 53, 9], ['DATE', 0, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_45 They include getting agreement on the Single Market Act by the end they include getting agreement on the single market act by the end None fine-tune [['LAW', 38, 17]] [['LAW', 38, 17]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_11 First, on Greece, the solution found this morning includes a credible and appropriate degree of private sector involvement. first on greece the solution found this morning includes a credible and appropriate degree of private sector involvement. None fine-tune [['GPE', 10, 6], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['GPE', 9, 6], ['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_33 This package will give direction to the moves towards integration and convergence. this package will give direction to the moves towards integration and convergence. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_43 I am happy to say that most of these proposals are now reflected in the conclusions of the European Council. i am happy to say that most of these proposals are now reflected in the conclusions of the european council. None fine-tune [['ORG', 91, 16]] [['ORG', 91, 16]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_61 The Commission has argued for many months that, to complete our monetary union with an economic union, we need stronger governance in the euro the commission has argued for many months that to complete our monetary union with an economic union we need stronger governance in the euro None fine-tune [['DATE', 26, 15]] [['DATE', 26, 15]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_28 Today I can announce to you that, next month, we will present a comprehensive package on further deepening European Union and euro area economic governance. today i can announce to you that next month we will present a comprehensive package on further deepening european union and euro area economic governance. None fine-tune [['GPE', 107, 14], ['DATE', 34, 10], ['DATE', 0, 5]] [['GPE', 105, 14], ['DATE', 33, 10], ['DATE', 0, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_58 I will consult widely with this House on the issue. i will consult widely with this house on the issue. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_69 This coherence and compatibility can only be achieved through the Community institutions, because they are the ones mandated to act in the interests of all our Member States and our citizens in a rule based indeed Treaty based this coherence and compatibility can only be achieved through the community institutions because they are the ones mandated to act in the interests of all our member states and our citizens in a rule based indeed treaty based None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_80 in a day. As I said in this Parliament in my State of the Union address, this is a marathon, not a sprint. But today we are witnessing a level of determination that should give hope and confidence in a day. as i said in this parliament in my state of the union address this is a marathon not a sprint. but today we are witnessing a level of determination that should give hope and confidence None fine-tune [['DATE', 111, 5], ['WORK_OF_ART', 45, 18], ['ORG', 28, 10], ['DATE', 3, 5]] [['DATE', 109, 5], ['WORK_OF_ART', 45, 18], ['ORG', 28, 10], ['DATE', 3, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_20 It is now imperative that Italy implement these commitments fully, and according to a clear and coherent timetable. it is now imperative that italy implement these commitments fully and according to a clear and coherent timetable. None fine-tune [['GPE', 26, 5]] [['GPE', 26, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_50 risk. For its part, the Commission has also pledged to fast track a number of proposals. risk. for its part the commission has also pledged to fast track a number of proposals. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_72 level. Europe strives to lead the global crisis response at the G20 but, of course, we will not have the credibility to lead if we can not show as we have shown that we are able to move towards a real solution for our own problems. By the end of this year, the Commission will have presented all its proposals on overhauling the banking system, in line with our G20 commitments. That means over 30 pieces of legislation, all of which aim to make the sector more responsible and to restore its position as a service to the real level. europe strives to lead the global crisis response at the g twenty but of course we will not have the credibility to lead if we can not show as we have shown that we are able to move towards a real solution for our own problems. by the end of this year the commission will have presented all its proposals on overhauling the banking system in line with our g twenty commitments. that means over thirty pieces of legislation all of which aim to make the sector more responsible and to restore its position as a service to the real None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 395, 2], ['EVENT', 362, 3], ['DATE', 239, 16], ['EVENT', 64, 3], ['LOC', 7, 6]] [['CARDINAL', 401, 6], ['EVENT', 363, 8], ['DATE', 242, 16], ['EVENT', 64, 8], ['LOC', 7, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_26 But we will now go beyond the legislation recently adopted by this Parliament. but we will now go beyond the legislation recently adopted by this parliament. None fine-tune [['ORG', 67, 10]] [['ORG', 67, 10]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_56 It is about restoring their trust and confidence in our social market economy. it is about restoring their trust and confidence in our social market economy. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_74 support. Europe is also the first constituency in the G20 to have proposed a financial transaction tax, which we shall present at the G20 summit in support. europe is also the first constituency in the g twenty to have proposed a financial transaction tax which we shall present at the g twenty summit in None fine-tune [['EVENT', 134, 10], ['ORG', 54, 3], ['ORDINAL', 28, 5], ['LOC', 9, 6]] [['EVENT', 138, 15], ['ORG', 54, 8], ['ORDINAL', 28, 5], ['LOC', 9, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_68 The reinforcement of the governance of the euro area must be done in a way that ensures the integrity of the Single Market and the whole Community acquis. the reinforcement of the governance of the euro area must be done in a way that ensures the integrity of the single market and the whole community acquis. None fine-tune [['LAW', 137, 16], ['LOC', 43, 9]] [['LAW', 137, 16], ['LOC', 43, 9]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_51 For instance, on 30 November we will put forward a proposal on facilitating access to venture capital as part of the Single Market for instance on thirty november we will put forward a proposal on facilitating access to venture capital as part of the single market None fine-tune [['DATE', 17, 11]] [['DATE', 16, 15]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_73 economy. I know how much this Parliament is committed to this agenda, and I thank you for your constant economy. i know how much this parliament is committed to this agenda and i thank you for your constant None fine-tune [['ORG', 30, 10]] [['ORG', 30, 10]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_27 The Commission is committed to a true economic Union through increased convergence. the commission is committed to a true economic union through increased convergence. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_75 Cannes. I believe that the protest movements we have witnessed in recent weeks, from Madrid to Manhattan, show that this is the kind of action people expect from their leaders to ensure that the financial sector contributes to cannes. i believe that the protest movements we have witnessed in recent weeks from madrid to manhattan show that this is the kind of action people expect from their leaders to ensure that the financial sector contributes to None fine-tune [['GPE', 95, 9], ['GPE', 85, 6], ['GPE', 0, 6]] [['GPE', 94, 9], ['GPE', 84, 6], ['GPE', 0, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_16 Increasing the credibility of our firewalls is the single most crucial element of our crisis resolution efforts the element that underpins the credibility of all our other actions. increasing the credibility of our firewalls is the single most crucial element of our crisis resolution efforts the element that underpins the credibility of all our other actions. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_34 It will give energy to our joint efforts the efforts of all the institutions and it will do so while upholding the principle of prioritising the Community method. In this context, the independent and objective authority of the Commission is even more important a view often expressed by this Parliament. it will give energy to our joint efforts the efforts of all the institutions and it will do so while upholding the principle of prioritising the community method. in this context the independent and objective authority of the commission is even more important a view often expressed by this parliament. None fine-tune [['ORG', 292, 10]] [['ORG', 291, 10]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_44 The Commission is now working on the proposals I presented in my State of the Union address and in my announcement to this House of the Commission's Roadmap to Stability and Growth. the commission is now working on the proposals i presented in my state of the union address and in my announcement to this house of the commission's roadmap to stability and growth. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_66 We do not want artificial divisions between the Member States of the euro area and all the other Member States of the European Union. we do not want artificial divisions between the member states of the euro area and all the other member states of the european union. None fine-tune [['GPE', 118, 14], ['LOC', 69, 9]] [['GPE', 118, 14], ['LOC', 69, 9]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_10 Let me take the five elements briefly one by one. let me take the five elements briefly one by one. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 16, 4]] [['CARDINAL', 16, 4]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_32 We will also anticipate, in this package, the Annual Growth Survey, to give even more coherence and focus to the preparation of next year's economic policies. we will also anticipate in this package the annual growth survey to give even more coherence and focus to the preparation of next year's economic policies. None fine-tune [['DATE', 128, 9]] [['DATE', 125, 9]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_42 On Sunday the European Council devoted a great part of its work to this, and I am pleased to have presented my vision the vision of the European Commission to all the Heads of State and Government. on sunday the european council devoted a great part of its work to this and i am pleased to have presented my vision the vision of the european commission to all the heads of state and government. None fine-tune [['ORG', 136, 19], ['ORG', 14, 16], ['DATE', 3, 6]] [['ORG', 135, 19], ['ORG', 14, 16], ['DATE', 3, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_60 The European Parliament has to be fully involved in such major changes. the european parliament has to be fully involved in such major changes. None fine-tune [['ORG', 4, 19]] [['ORG', 4, 19]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_29 this will include a codecision regulation linking surveillance with efsf and esm assistance on the basis of article one hundred and thirty six of the treaty; None fine-tune [] [['LAW', 108, 34]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_14 Second, the agreement on the leveraging of the EFSF means that we have also maximised the potential of our backstops. second the agreement on the leveraging of the efsf means that we have also maximised the potential of our backstops. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_36 surveillance and enforcement in the area of the economic governance of the Union and of the euro area in particular. surveillance and enforcement in the area of the economic governance of the union and of the euro area in particular. None fine-tune [['LOC', 92, 9], ['GPE', 75, 5]] [['LOC', 92, 9], ['GPE', 75, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_46 of 2012 fully implementing the Services Directive, and rapidly adopting our proposals to temporarily increase co financing rates in countries under adjustment programmes. of; two thousand and twelve fully implementing the services directive and rapidly adopting our proposals to temporarily increase co financing rates in countries under adjustment programmes. None fine-tune [['LAW', 31, 18], ['DATE', 3, 4]] [['LAW', 51, 18], ['DATE', 4, 23]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_64 But it is true that, by working to embed stricter discipline and stronger governance into the euro area in particular, we may help to prevent a future crisis. but it is true that by working to embed stricter discipline and stronger governance into the euro area in particular we may help to prevent a future crisis. None fine-tune [['LOC', 94, 9]] [['LOC', 93, 9]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_79 renewal. It is clear that growth and prosperity will not be restored renewal. it is clear that growth and prosperity will not be restored None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_12 This will ease market pressure on Greece and allow the country to continue its programmes of reforms. this will ease market pressure on greece and allow the country to continue its programmes of reforms. None fine-tune [['GPE', 34, 6]] [['GPE', 34, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_40 These decisions will be transmitted to this House before the November plenary session, and both Olli Rehn and Algirdas Å emeta are ready to appear before the relevant parliamentary committee. these decisions will be transmitted to this house before the november plenary session and both olli rehn and algirdas emeta are ready to appear before the relevant parliamentary committee. None fine-tune [['PERSON', 110, 15], ['PERSON', 96, 9], ['DATE', 61, 8]] [['PERSON', 109, 14], ['PERSON', 95, 9], ['DATE', 61, 8]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_62 area. We need more integration, more discipline, more convergence. area. we need more integration more discipline more convergence. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_53 Before the end of this year the Commission will propose a Youth Opportunities Initiative to boost youth employment, also building on the resources of the European Social Fund before the end of this year the commission will propose a youth opportunities initiative to boost youth employment also building on the resources of the european social fund None fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 27]] [['DATE', 0, 27]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_71 The bold decisions taken over the last days, and indeed over the last weeks and months, allow us to take a message to our partners at the G20 summit in Cannes of a Europe that is determined, that is responsible, that is united. Europe will push, at the G20, for an ambitious action plan that can address the challenges and imbalances that are still hindering growth at the global the bold decisions taken over the last days and indeed over the last weeks and months allow us to take a message to our partners at the g twenty summit in cannes of a europe that is determined that is responsible that is united. europe will push at the g twenty for an ambitious action plan that can address the challenges and imbalances that are still hindering growth at the global None fine-tune [['EVENT', 253, 3], ['LOC', 228, 6], ['LOC', 164, 6], ['GPE', 152, 6], ['EVENT', 138, 10], ['DATE', 80, 6], ['DATE', 61, 14], ['DATE', 30, 13]] [['EVENT', 253, 8], ['LOC', 229, 6], ['LOC', 167, 6], ['GPE', 155, 6], ['EVENT', 136, 15], ['DATE', 79, 6], ['DATE', 60, 14], ['DATE', 30, 13]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_38 At the same time I believe that it is also important to ensure the credibility and further reinforce the independence and objectivity of all our technical work, not only in terms of economic preparations, but also in terms of the independent collection of statistical at the same time i believe that it is also important to ensure the credibility and further reinforce the independence and objectivity of all our technical work not only in terms of economic preparations but also in terms of the independent collection of statistical None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_25 In effect, Heads of State and Government have pledged to build on the measures of the six pack' and the European Semester by strengthening the Commission's role in assessing, monitoring and coordinating national economic policies and budgets. in effect heads of state and government have pledged to build on the measures of the six pack' and the european semester by strengthening the commission's role in assessing monitoring and coordinating national economic policies and budgets. None fine-tune [['NORP', 104, 8], ['CARDINAL', 86, 3]] [['NORP', 103, 8], ['CARDINAL', 85, 3]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_8 They mean the beginning of a long path of hard work. they mean the beginning of a long path of hard work. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:58:32_4 We insisted that the different aspects of the crisis should be tackled together and not in a piecemeal, purely reactive fashion. We set this out in the Roadmap to Stability and Growth which I presented to you on 12 October and also sent to Heads of State and Government at the same time. we insisted that the different aspects of the crisis should be tackled together and not in a piecemeal purely reactive fashion. we set this out in the roadmap to stability and growth which i presented to you on twelve october and also sent to heads of state and government at the same time. None fine-tune [['DATE', 212, 10]] [['DATE', 211, 14]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:27:27_2 a global approach to stabilise the euro, and I am relieved because finally and it has to be repeated we are now abandoning our hesitant approach of the last 20 months. Let us also be very blunt about that this crisis, and the reason for this mess, has been prolonged and worsened by the way this has been handled from the beginning, a global approach to stabilise the euro and i am relieved because finally and it has to be repeated we are now abandoning our hesitant approach of the last twenty months. let us also be very blunt about that this crisis and the reason for this mess has been prolonged and worsened by the way this has been handled from the beginning 97058 fine-tune [['DATE', 148, 18]] [['DATE', 147, 22]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:27:27_25 what we need is to use article twenty eight of the conclusions of yesterday. 97058 fine-tune [] [['DATE', 66, 9], ['ORDINAL', 31, 12]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:27:27_21 But that is not the economic governance we but that is not the economic governance we 97058 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:27:27_5 A few good days on the markets do not mean that we have already reached our goal and that the euro is still stable, and again stable, and again strengthened. a few good days on the markets do not mean that we have already reached our goal and that the euro is still stable and again stable and again strengthened. 97058 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:27:27_31 Commons. But let us be honest he is pleased to be outside but he wants to be inside to influence all these decisions, and he is criticising commons. but let us be honest he is pleased to be outside but he wants to be inside to influence all these decisions and he is criticising 97058 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:07:21_5 Will we possibly see control of the region's banking system handed over to the Middle East and Asia? will we possibly see control of the region's banking system handed over to the middle east and asia? 96798 fine-tune [['LOC', 95, 4], ['LOC', 79, 11]] [['LOC', 95, 4], ['LOC', 79, 11]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:07:21_9 As the leaders of Europe have been bickering and squabbling and falling deeper into the mire, the newly elected President should surely have jumped to attention and started to flex his muscles. as the leaders of europe have been bickering and squabbling and falling deeper into the mire the newly elected president should surely have jumped to attention and started to flex his muscles. 96798 fine-tune [['LOC', 18, 6]] [['LOC', 18, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:07:21_12 Outside the United Nations you stated that the EU was the fatherland of democracy. outside the united nations you stated that the eu was the fatherland of democracy. 96798 fine-tune [['GPE', 47, 2], ['ORG', 12, 14]] [['GPE', 47, 2], ['ORG', 12, 14]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:07:21_10 But you have been about as visible as credit in the European governments' treasury. but you have been about as visible as credit in the european governments' treasury. 96798 fine-tune [['NORP', 52, 8]] [['NORP', 52, 8]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:07:21_11 The euro has done more for European disunity than anything else, turning country against country, leader against leader, taxpayer against government. the euro has done more for european disunity than anything else turning country against country leader against leader taxpayer against government. 96798 fine-tune [['NORP', 27, 8]] [['NORP', 27, 8]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:07:21_6 Europe is not giving new money to the banks, and instead they are expected to find EUR 100 billion themselves and also write down EUR 20 billion of Greek debt. This can only come from restricted lending or from outside investors taking advantage of the buyers' market and will probably end up buying up most of the European banking system. europe is not giving new money to the banks and instead they are expected to find eur one hundred billion themselves and also write down eur twenty billion of greek debt. this can only come from restricted lending or from outside investors taking advantage of the buyers' market and will probably end up buying up most of the european banking system. 96798 fine-tune [['NORP', 315, 8], ['NORP', 148, 5], ['MONEY', 130, 14], ['MONEY', 83, 15], ['LOC', 0, 6]] [['NORP', 326, 8], ['NORP', 159, 5], ['MONEY', 137, 18], ['MONEY', 82, 23], ['LOC', 0, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:07:21_8 Perhaps you are going to take raffle tickets to the next G20 meeting, with the top prize being Greece. This whole period has raised some serious questions about you, Mr Van Rompuy. perhaps you are going to take raffle tickets to the next g twenty meeting with the top prize being greece. this whole period has raised some serious questions about you mr van rompuy. 96798 fine-tune [['PERSON', 169, 10], ['GPE', 95, 6], ['ORG', 57, 3]] [['PERSON', 172, 10], ['GPE', 99, 6], ['ORG', 57, 8]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:07:21_4 How will that affect growth in the economy? how will that affect growth in the economy? 96798 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:57:35_1 They start with the Council congratulating itself for having taken unprecedented steps to combat the effects of the financial crisis. they start with the council congratulating itself for having taken unprecedented steps to combat the effects of the financial crisis. 1407 fine-tune [['ORG', 20, 7]] [['ORG', 20, 7]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:57:35_7 Now it is calling on Member States to focus public spending on growth areas, but there is no real public money available to spend on growth areas in the next few years, what with the collapse in growth rates and the demand that deficits be brought under 3 by now it is calling on member states to focus public spending on growth areas but there is no real public money available to spend on growth areas in the next few years what with the collapse in growth rates and the demand that deficits be brought under three by. 1407 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 254, 1], ['DATE', 153, 14]] [['CARDINAL', 252, 5], ['DATE', 152, 14]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:57:35_9 2012. This is fundamentally anti democratic two thousand and twelve this is fundamentally anti democratic; 1407 fine-tune [['DATE', 0, 4]] [['DATE', 0, 23]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:57:35_3 The conclusions go on to talk about our ambitious agenda for growth', but the truth is we simply do not have an agenda for growth and we certainly do not have one for job creation. the conclusions go on to talk about our ambitious agenda for growth' but the truth is we simply do not have an agenda for growth and we certainly do not have one for job creation. 1407 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:57:35_5 It is quite outrageous that the conclusions talk about improving the growth and employment outlook. it is quite outrageous that the conclusions talk about improving the growth and employment outlook. 1407 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:57:35_13 It would shift the essence of the Stability and Growth Pact away from political debate and profoundly affect the way that progressive politics can be conceived and pursued at both national and European level. The other striking thing about these conclusions, mentioned by Martin Schulz, is the total lack of regard for this Parliament. it would shift the essence of the stability and growth pact away from political debate and profoundly affect the way that progressive politics can be conceived and pursued at both national and european level. the other striking thing about these conclusions mentioned by martin schulz is the total lack of regard for this parliament. 1407 fine-tune [['ORG', 324, 10], ['PERSON', 272, 13], ['NORP', 193, 8], ['LAW', 34, 25]] [['ORG', 322, 10], ['NORP', 271, 13], ['NORP', 193, 8], ['LAW', 34, 25]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:57:35_11 it is an attempted rightwing coup which tries to freeze out alternative ideological approaches to dealing with the crisis. it is an attempted rightwing coup which tries to freeze out alternative ideological approaches to dealing with the crisis. 1407 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:57:35_12 The budget balance concept is a political concept, and if it becomes embedded in national constitutions it will permanently enshrine a major chunk of rightwing ideology, moving it away from normal democratic processes. the budget balance concept is a political concept and if it becomes embedded in national constitutions it will permanently enshrine a major chunk of rightwing ideology moving it away from normal democratic processes. 1407 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:57:35_2 The fact is that it has been forced to take unprecedented steps, but always too little and too late forced to do so by nervous markets because of its uncertainty and hesitation. the fact is that it has been forced to take unprecedented steps but always too little and too late forced to do so by nervous markets because of its uncertainty and hesitation. 1407 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:57:35_4 we should have with twenty three million people unemployed but incredibly these conclusions do not even mention unemployment. 1407 fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 20, 20]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:57:35_8 2013. To make matters worse, the conclusions later say that building on the six pack', the European Semester and the Europe Plus Pact, euro area Member States will be required to adopt the fiscal rules translating the Stability and Growth Pact deficit and debt rules into national legislation, preferably at a constitutional level by the end of two thousand and thirteen to make matters worse the conclusions later say that building on the six pack' the european semester and the europe plus pact euro area member states will be required to adopt the fiscal rules translating the stability and growth pact deficit and debt rules into national legislation preferably at a constitutional level by the end of. 1407 fine-tune [['LAW', 218, 25], ['LOC', 135, 9], ['LAW', 117, 16], ['NORP', 91, 8], ['CARDINAL', 76, 3], ['DATE', 0, 4]] [['LAW', 235, 25], ['LOC', 152, 9], ['LAW', 135, 16], ['NORP', 109, 8], ['CARDINAL', 95, 3], ['DATE', 0, 25]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:57:35_6 Just a few weeks ago the Council, with the support of the Liberals and EPP here, was happy to agree an economic governance package without accepting any differentiated treatment of public investment spending. just a few weeks ago the council with the support of the liberals and epp here was happy to agree an economic governance package without accepting any differentiated treatment of public investment spending. 1407 fine-tune [['ORG', 71, 3], ['ORG', 58, 8], ['ORG', 25, 7], ['DATE', 5, 15]] [['ORG', 70, 3], ['ORG', 57, 8], ['ORG', 25, 7], ['DATE', 5, 15]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:34:56_26 This will never be passed. this will never be passed. 23712 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:34:56_20 We should allow non eurozone members, such as my country, to decide again if they even wish to enter. we should allow non eurozone members such as my country to decide again if they even wish to enter. 23712 fine-tune [['ORG', 20, 8]] [['ORG', 20, 8]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:34:56_11 This is an unprecedented case and I am afraid that it will create an enormous burden for the EU economy and that it will result in very high long term costs. this is an unprecedented case and i am afraid that it will create an enormous burden for the eu economy and that it will result in very high long term costs. 23712 fine-tune [['GPE', 93, 2]] [['GPE', 93, 2]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:34:56_17 I have the feeling that the only answer to the current problems will be the reduction of the eurozone, and sooner or later this will have to be done, like it or not. i have the feeling that the only answer to the current problems will be the reduction of the eurozone and sooner or later this will have to be done like it or not. 23712 fine-tune [['LOC', 93, 8]] [['LOC', 93, 8]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:34:56_24 We have found a very costly and only temporary solution. we have found a very costly and only temporary solution. 23712 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:34:56_22 That is the main reason why, for instance, the Czech Prime Minister wishes to call a referendum on this matter, which has my full support. that is the main reason why for instance the czech prime minister wishes to call a referendum on this matter which has my full support. 23712 fine-tune [['NORP', 47, 5]] [['NORP', 45, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:34:56_8 The vast amount of both private and public funds will be poured into the debt bailouts. the vast amount of both private and public funds will be poured into the debt bailouts. 23712 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:34:56_6 only a buying of time, a temporary solution. only a buying of time a temporary solution. 23712 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:34:56_2 One good thing is the call for a balanced budget the so called balanced budget rule. one good thing is the call for a balanced budget the so called balanced budget rule. 23712 fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 0, 3]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:34:56_14 I was very pleased to see Sunday's Council giving a renewed commitment to completion of a single market. i was very pleased to see sunday's council giving a renewed commitment to completion of a single market. 23712 fine-tune [['ORG', 35, 7], ['DATE', 26, 6]] [['ORG', 35, 7], ['DATE', 26, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:34:56_10 This means that we are at the very beginning of a massive fiscal transfer, and one never before seen in European history. this means that we are at the very beginning of a massive fiscal transfer and one never before seen in european history. 23712 fine-tune [['NORP', 104, 8]] [['NORP', 103, 8]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-11:34:56_18 That is the only reasonable way out of this mess. that is the only reasonable way out of this mess. 23712 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_0 Mr President, dear colleagues, good morning, as I said to the journalist only a few hours ago. All the Union's institutions and governments have been expending significant political capital mr president dear colleagues good morning as i said to the journalist only a few hours ago. all the union's institutions and governments have been expending significant political capital None fine-tune [['GPE', 103, 5], ['TIME', 78, 15]] [['GPE', 100, 5], ['TIME', 75, 15]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_14 It also includes a voluntary contribution by private creditors who had lent to Greece. it also includes a voluntary contribution by private creditors who had lent to greece. None fine-tune [['GPE', 79, 6]] [['GPE', 79, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_64 just because of the new instruments, such as the European Semester, but also as a result of events. Today, no government can afford to underestimate the possible impact of public debts or bubbles in another eurozone country on its own economy just because of the new instruments such as the european semester but also as a result of events. today no government can afford to underestimate the possible impact of public debts or bubbles in another eurozone country on its own economy; None fine-tune [['LOC', 207, 8], ['DATE', 100, 5]] [['LOC', 204, 8], ['DATE', 98, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_96 difficult. Improvements are possible, and it can be useful to give the public and the markets a sense of our medium term difficult. improvements are possible and it can be useful to give the public and the markets a sense of our medium term None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_6 There is some truth in this. there is some truth in this. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_12 The new programme includes an extra effort by the official sector. the new programme includes an extra effort by the official sector. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_30 This ambitious package in particular the measures to increase competiveness and to liberalise the economy now needs implementation. this ambitious package in particular the measures to increase competiveness and to liberalise the economy now needs implementation. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_40 All along we had a double duty dealing with the current crisis and preventing a new one from arising all along we had a double duty dealing with the current crisis and preventing a new one from arising; None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 84, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 84, 3]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_62 I am very happy about this achievement and your improvements to i am very happy about this achievement and your improvements to None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_79 that. Moreover, monetary policy is at the heart of economic policy, and the 17 have a common monetary that. moreover monetary policy is at the heart of economic policy and the seventeen have a common monetary None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 76, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 74, 9]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_90 and the. twenty seven not only is it my intention to organise euro summits if possible immediately following a european council meeting but it is also the case that the commission and parliament will continue to play their None fine-tune [] [['ORG', 184, 10], ['ORG', 111, 16], ['CARDINAL', 9, 12]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_38 Everything is in everything and vice versa. everything is in everything and vice versa. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_48 However, during the summer, some doubts crept in about the package's implementation. Although these proved unfounded in the end all 17 parliaments duly approved it within three months the harm was done. however during the summer some doubts crept in about the package's implementation. although these proved unfounded in the end all seventeen parliaments duly approved it within three months the harm was done. None fine-tune [['DATE', 171, 12], ['CARDINAL', 132, 2], ['DATE', 16, 10]] [['DATE', 176, 12], ['CARDINAL', 130, 9], ['DATE', 15, 10]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_23 We approved a coordinated scheme to recapitalise banks across Europe. we approved a coordinated scheme to recapitalise banks across europe. None fine-tune [['LOC', 62, 6]] [['LOC', 62, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_53 It became necessary to take further measures, both for Greece and to stop contagion, as well as to address weaknesses in the banking system. it became necessary to take further measures both for greece and to stop contagion as well as to address weaknesses in the banking system. None fine-tune [['GPE', 55, 6]] [['GPE', 54, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_98 right. This brings me to my concluding remark, on our right. this brings me to my concluding remark on our None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_8 We therefore took yesterday and on Sunday important decisions on the five fronts where action is needed. we therefore took yesterday and on sunday important decisions on the five fronts where action is needed. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 69, 4], ['DATE', 35, 6], ['DATE', 18, 9]] [['CARDINAL', 69, 4], ['DATE', 35, 6], ['DATE', 18, 9]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_55 Sunday's European Council discussed this extensively and adopted measures to stimulate growth and create jobs. Beyond the immediate crisis, we have all along kept sight of the broader picture. sunday's european council discussed this extensively and adopted measures to stimulate growth and create jobs. beyond the immediate crisis we have all along kept sight of the broader picture. None fine-tune [['ORG', 9, 16], ['DATE', 0, 6]] [['ORG', 9, 16], ['DATE', 0, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_77 States. My reasoning is states. my reasoning is None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_21 Each option could lead to leverage of up to four or five times. They can be used simultaneously, so as to increase the robustness of the financing strategy. each option could lead to leverage of up to four or five times. they can be used simultaneously so as to increase the robustness of the financing strategy. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 52, 4], ['CARDINAL', 44, 4]] [['CARDINAL', 52, 4], ['CARDINAL', 44, 4]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_51 On top of this, we have had to work since July in a different economic climate. on top of this we have had to work since july in a different economic climate. None fine-tune [['DATE', 42, 4]] [['DATE', 41, 4]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_73 We all work in the same direction sound budgets, lower debts, sustainable we all work in the same direction sound budgets lower debts sustainable None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_18 We have identified two approaches for the EFSF. we have identified two approaches for the efsf. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 19, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 19, 3]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_68 equal. They were asleep in the euro's first decade and, even if they are currently overreacting, the markets will not go back to sleep equal. they were asleep in the euro's first decade and even if they are currently overreacting the markets will not go back to sleep None fine-tune [['DATE', 44, 6], ['ORDINAL', 38, 5]] [['DATE', 44, 6], ['ORDINAL', 38, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_81 mix. Monetary policy alone is not enough to deal with the situation. mix. monetary policy alone is not enough to deal with the situation. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_27 This is essential for the prospects for growth. this is essential for the prospects for growth. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_87 among the. twenty seven it gives the union cohesion and is the very basis of our prosperity. None fine-tune [] [['CARDINAL', 11, 12]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_94 measures. My intention is that we discuss first the what' before we discuss measures. my intention is that we discuss first the what' before we discuss None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 42, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 42, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_2 From a series of national debt crises, the situation was evolving into a systemic concern, threatening the stability of the eurozone as whole, and this threat had to be contained. from a series of national debt crises the situation was evolving into a systemic concern threatening the stability of the eurozone as whole and this threat had to be contained. None fine-tune [['LOC', 124, 8]] [['LOC', 122, 8]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_16 The second front a sufficient firewall against contagion, thanks to an agreement to multiply up to five fold the firepower of the European Financial Stability Facility rescue fund. the second front a sufficient firewall against contagion thanks to an agreement to multiply up to five fold the firepower of the european financial stability facility rescue fund. None fine-tune [['ORG', 130, 37], ['CARDINAL', 99, 4], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] [['ORG', 129, 37], ['CARDINAL', 98, 4], ['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_34 I have worked hard with all the European Council members and in particular the President of the European Commission to achieve this result. i have worked hard with all the european council members and in particular the president of the european commission to achieve this result. None fine-tune [['ORG', 96, 19], ['ORG', 32, 16]] [['ORG', 96, 19], ['ORG', 32, 16]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_29 In this context, the Euro Summit welcomes the clear commitment of Italy to achieve these objectives and to abide by the timetable it set itself. in this context the euro summit welcomes the clear commitment of italy to achieve these objectives and to abide by the timetable it set itself. None fine-tune [['GPE', 66, 5], ['ORG', 21, 11]] [['GPE', 65, 5], ['ORG', 20, 11]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_59 People who only focus on one or other aspect, and rush to denounce them as insufficient, miss the overall picture and the interactions between the various elements. people who only focus on one or other aspect and rush to denounce them as insufficient miss the overall picture and the interactions between the various elements. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 25, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 25, 3]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_4 Last night was a crucial political step which still requires, as after any such meeting, technical and legal follow up. last night was a crucial political step which still requires as after any such meeting technical and legal follow up. None fine-tune [['TIME', 0, 10]] [['TIME', 0, 10]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_42 You too have participated in that process, for instance through the legislation on the supervision of the financial sector and, more recently, the six pack' on economic governance. you too have participated in that process for instance through the legislation on the supervision of the financial sector and more recently the six pack' on economic governance. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 147, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 144, 3]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_60 It is the overall combination of institutional pressure, peer pressure and market pressure that will help us to avoid getting into such difficulties again. All three forms of pressure have been enhanced institutional pressure above all, thanks to the financial sector supervision and the six pack legislation it is the overall combination of institutional pressure peer pressure and market pressure that will help us to avoid getting into such difficulties again. all three forms of pressure have been enhanced institutional pressure above all thanks to the financial sector supervision and the six pack legislation None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 288, 3], ['CARDINAL', 160, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 286, 3], ['CARDINAL', 159, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_89 of trust. I will personally do my utmost to avoid divisions between the 17 of trust. i will personally do my utmost to avoid divisions between the seventeen None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 72, 2]] [['CARDINAL', 72, 9]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_105 credible. In politics one needs time to bring everybody on board and tie diverse interests together in a solid credible. in politics one needs time to bring everybody on board and tie diverse interests together in a solid None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_109 reaction. Improving Europe's capacity to act is the best sign of mutual trust we can give to the public, the markets and ourselves. reaction. improving europe's capacity to act is the best sign of mutual trust we can give to the public the markets and ourselves. None fine-tune [['LOC', 20, 6]] [['LOC', 20, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_101 of a mouse. Political processes, even if they are working at their most rapid, cannot deliver of a mouse. political processes even if they are working at their most rapid cannot deliver None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_107 cement. Yet it is crucial that we put in place rules and procedures that will anticipate problems in the future and prevent them from cement. yet it is crucial that we put in place rules and procedures that will anticipate problems in the future and prevent them from None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_100 too late. The markets have the luxury of moving at the speed of a click too late. the markets have the luxury of moving at the speed of a click None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_106 package. Time is the politician's package. time is the politician's None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_108 arising. And it is also crucial that we develop emergency procedures enabling a more speedy and flexible arising. and it is also crucial that we develop emergency procedures enabling a more speedy and flexible None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_102 so speedily. Approval of the July package by the 17 national parliaments in two and a half months is impressive by political standards, even if it is slow by market so speedily. approval of the july package by the seventeen national parliaments in two and a half months is impressive by political standards even if it is slow by market None fine-tune [['DATE', 76, 21], ['CARDINAL', 49, 2], ['DATE', 29, 4]] [['DATE', 83, 21], ['CARDINAL', 49, 9], ['DATE', 29, 4]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_104 negotiation. Moreover, at some point the request to always be faster is just not negotiation. moreover at some point the request to always be faster is just not None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_95 the how'. First we should examine the goals and only afterwards the legal instruments required to get there. Treaty changes are the how'. first we should examine the goals and only afterwards the legal instruments required to get there. treaty changes are None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 10, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 10, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_17 The leverage could be around one trillion euros, under certain assumptions about market conditions, the set up and investors' responsiveness in view of economic policies. the leverage could be around one trillion euros under certain assumptions about market conditions the set up and investors' responsiveness in view of economic policies. None fine-tune [['MONEY', 29, 18]] [['MONEY', 29, 18]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_35 Together, the five elements constitute a comprehensive package and are all interrelated. together the five elements constitute a comprehensive package and are all interrelated. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 14, 4]] [['CARDINAL', 13, 4]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_28 The fourth front further fiscal consolidation by those Member States which need more sustainable public finances and more structural reforms. the fourth front further fiscal consolidation by those member states which need more sustainable public finances and more structural reforms. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 4, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_93 Juncker. Of course, any proposal for a treaty revision would also be a matter for your Parliament to consider, as indeed are other possible juncker. of course any proposal for a treaty revision would also be a matter for your parliament to consider as indeed are other possible None fine-tune [['ORG', 87, 10], ['PERSON', 0, 7]] [['ORG', 86, 10], ['PERSON', 0, 7]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_5 Sometimes I hear complaints that markets do not give democracies the time we need to get things approved. sometimes i hear complaints that markets do not give democracies the time we need to get things approved. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_43 Your debates and the work of your committees have also furnished many of the ideas that have shaped this process and, in some cases, decisively improved the outcome. your debates and the work of your committees have also furnished many of the ideas that have shaped this process and in some cases decisively improved the outcome. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_88 So we must keep the two configurations as close as possible, in a spirit so we must keep the two configurations as close as possible in a spirit None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 20, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 20, 3]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_20 Under the second approach, the Fund could set up one or several special purpose vehicles to finance its operations. under the second approach the fund could set up one or several special purpose vehicles to finance its operations. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 10, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 10, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_50 Market speculation can sometimes become a self fulfilling prophecy. market speculation can sometimes become a self fulfilling prophecy. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_72 impact. The President of the Commission and I both have this experience. impact. the president of the commission and i both have this experience. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_19 The first one aims at giving credit enhancement to sovereign bonds issued by Member States. the first one aims at giving credit enhancement to sovereign bonds issued by member states. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_69 again. Let me stress that these three types of pressure to induce responsible behaviour reinforce each again. let me stress that these three types of pressure to induce responsible behaviour reinforce each None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 32, 5]] [['CARDINAL', 32, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_80 policy. Yet we need a policy policy. yet we need a policy None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_26 State guarantees to improve the longer term funding will safeguard the flow of credit to the real economy. state guarantees to improve the longer term funding will safeguard the flow of credit to the real economy. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_56 In the end only sustained economic growth can bring back confidence, create jobs and absorb deficits. in the end only sustained economic growth can bring back confidence create jobs and absorb deficits. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_74 growth. That is the result the citizens growth. that is the result the citizens None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_86 And, of course, most of them will in due course join the euro. However, it is vitally important to safeguard the integrity of the single market and of course most of them will in due course join the euro. however it is vitally important to safeguard the integrity of the single market None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_39 Let me take one step back. I should like to underline that the decisions taken by the four summit meetings since Sunday are part of a process which has lasted for more than a year. let me take one step back. i should like to underline that the decisions taken by the four summit meetings since sunday are part of a process which has lasted for more than a year. None fine-tune [['DATE', 163, 16], ['DATE', 107, 12], ['CARDINAL', 12, 3]] [['DATE', 163, 16], ['DATE', 107, 12], ['CARDINAL', 12, 3]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_49 Market volatility began to grow, and this during the very days when brinkmanship in the US Congress about their potential default was adding to the flames. market volatility began to grow and this during the very days when brinkmanship in the us congress about their potential default was adding to the flames. None fine-tune [['ORG', 88, 11]] [['ORG', 87, 11]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_82 We cannot have a common currency and a common monetary policy and leave everything else to the states we cannot have a common currency and a common monetary policy and leave everything else to the states None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_52 Global economic growth is slowing dramatically, not only in Europe but also in the United States and some emerging countries. global economic growth is slowing dramatically not only in europe but also in the united states and some emerging countries. None fine-tune [['GPE', 83, 13], ['LOC', 60, 6]] [['GPE', 82, 13], ['LOC', 59, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_99 use of time. The European Union is often charged with coming up with too little use of time. the european union is often charged with coming up with too little None fine-tune [['GPE', 17, 14]] [['GPE', 17, 14]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_9 The first front a sustainable solution for the Greek debt. the first front a sustainable solution for the greek debt. None fine-tune [['NORP', 47, 5], ['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] [['NORP', 47, 5], ['ORDINAL', 4, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_84 further. Let me be clear the eurozone is not a derogation from the European Union, it is part further. let me be clear the eurozone is not a derogation from the european union it is part None fine-tune [['GPE', 67, 14], ['LOC', 29, 8]] [['GPE', 67, 14], ['LOC', 29, 8]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_24 The ratio of highest quality capital will be increased to the ratio of highest quality capital will be increased to. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_54 I should also like to underline that stimulating growth is an essential part of the package. i should also like to underline that stimulating growth is an essential part of the package. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_76 summits. Some have expressed the fear that these will lead to divisions between Member summits. some have expressed the fear that these will lead to divisions between member None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_1 on dealing with the debt crisis. on dealing with the debt crisis. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_47 The immediate political reaction to the July package was positive. the immediate political reaction to the july package was positive. None fine-tune [['DATE', 40, 4]] [['DATE', 40, 4]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_65 they would be punished by the voters. If one compares this situation with that of ten years ago, the pressure which leaders put on each other has become much more intense, as we have seen in recent they would be punished by the voters. if one compares this situation with that of ten years ago the pressure which leaders put on each other has become much more intense as we have seen in recent None fine-tune [['DATE', 82, 13]] [['DATE', 82, 13]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_97 direction. But a treaty change is not the right way to deal with an immediate financial crisis. So we have to get the different time perspectives direction. but a treaty change is not the right way to deal with an immediate financial crisis. so we have to get the different time perspectives None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_7 But I am deeply convinced the markets will give us the time we need when they see a clear direction and a clear determination. but i am deeply convinced the markets will give us the time we need when they see a clear direction and a clear determination. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_13 A new EU IMF programme of up to 100 billion will be put in place by the end of the year. a new eu imf programme of up to one hundred billion will be put in place by the end of the year. None fine-tune [['DATE', 68, 19], ['CARDINAL', 32, 11], ['GPE', 6, 2]] [['DATE', 76, 19], ['CARDINAL', 32, 19], ['GPE', 6, 2]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_31 we also commend italy's commitment to achieve a balanced budget by two thousand and thirteen and we take note of the plan to increase the retirement age to sixty seven years by. None fine-tune [] [['DATE', 156, 17], ['DATE', 67, 25], ['GPE', 16, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_41 taking emergency actions, like setting up rescue funds, while also putting together, step by step, a new economic governance to help avoid future problems. taking emergency actions like setting up rescue funds while also putting together step by step a new economic governance to help avoid future problems. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_63 it. We took a further step last night in agreeing that, for euro area Member States in an excessive deficit procedure, the Commission and the Council will be able to examine national budgets and adopt an opinion on them before their adoption by the relevant national parliament. Peer pressure has also become more effective, not it. we took a further step last night in agreeing that for euro area member states in an excessive deficit procedure the commission and the council will be able to examine national budgets and adopt an opinion on them before their adoption by the relevant national parliament. peer pressure has also become more effective not None fine-tune [['LOC', 60, 9]] [['LOC', 59, 9]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_78 simple. It is perfectly natural that those who share a common currency take some decisions together. In fact, one of the origins of the current crisis is that almost everybody had underestimated the extent to which the economies of the eurozone are linked, and we are now remedying simple. it is perfectly natural that those who share a common currency take some decisions together. in fact one of the origins of the current crisis is that almost everybody had underestimated the extent to which the economies of the eurozone are linked and we are now remedying None fine-tune [['LOC', 236, 8], ['CARDINAL', 110, 3]] [['LOC', 235, 8], ['CARDINAL', 109, 3]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-10:41:57_91 roles. A third and final institutional remark the Euro Summit decided to reflect on a further strengthening of economic convergence within the euro area and on improving fiscal discipline and deepening economic union, including exploring the possibility, should this prove necessary, of limited treaty roles. a third and final institutional remark the euro summit decided to reflect on a further strengthening of economic convergence within the euro area and on improving fiscal discipline and deepening economic union including exploring the possibility should this prove necessary of limited treaty None fine-tune [['LOC', 143, 9], ['EVENT', 50, 11], ['ORDINAL', 9, 5]] [['LOC', 143, 9], ['EVENT', 50, 11], ['ORDINAL', 9, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_34 investment, being committed to sustainable, inclusive growth and also to employment. investment being committed to sustainable inclusive growth and also to employment. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_32 Since many of our Member States do not have the fiscal space to do this, we are proposing to use the Community level so that we can promote growth through some kind of public investment. In the European Council discussion on growth I had the occasion to put forward some proposals, since many of our member states do not have the fiscal space to do this we are proposing to use the community level so that we can promote growth through some kind of public investment. in the european council discussion on growth i had the occasion to put forward some proposals None fine-tune [['ORG', 194, 16]] [['ORG', 193, 16]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_21 This is why it is important to have convergence, but also discipline. If we want to have a true European Economic Union we need both. this is why it is important to have convergence but also discipline. if we want to have a true european economic union we need both. None fine-tune [['ORG', 96, 23]] [['ORG', 95, 23]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_38 Sometimes in Europe, when people criticise the European Union, they should be more precise about what they are criticising. Is it the European Union as a project? sometimes in europe when people criticise the european union they should be more precise about what they are criticising. is it the european union as a project? None fine-tune [['GPE', 134, 14], ['GPE', 47, 14], ['LOC', 13, 6]] [['GPE', 132, 14], ['GPE', 46, 14], ['LOC', 13, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_23 I believe the Heads of Government and our Member States are learning that lesson. i believe the heads of government and our member states are learning that lesson. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_25 for instance in point twenty six they make a commitment of course it is a political commitment but it is an important one that at national level they will stick to the recommendations of the commission and the relevant commissioner regarding the implementation of the stability and growth pact even before any kind of formal decision by the council. None fine-tune [] [['ORG', 341, 7], ['CARDINAL', 22, 10]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_14 Unfortunately this has not yet been done. unfortunately this has not yet been done. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_36 determined implementation. determined implementation. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_30 This is not only about austerity. this is not only about austerity. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_40 We need, more than ever, a stronger European Union we need more than ever a strong euro and we will work for that if there is convergence between the main institutions. we need more than ever a stronger european union; we need more than ever a strong euro and we will work for that if there is convergence between the main institutions. None fine-tune [['GPE', 36, 14]] [['GPE', 34, 14]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_15 At the same time we can internally in the European Union try to see what we can do to avoid this kind of behaviour. at the same time we can internally in the european union try to see what we can do to avoid this kind of behaviour. None fine-tune [['GPE', 42, 14]] [['GPE', 42, 14]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_37 That is where I want to ask you also to make the case for Europe in our own countries, as was highlighted on several occasions. that is where i want to ask you also to make the case for europe in our own countries as was highlighted on several occasions. None fine-tune [['LOC', 58, 6]] [['LOC', 58, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_31 We need growth, and to have growth we need more investment public investment. we need growth and to have growth we need more investment public investment. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_22 It is not just about convergence, we need more discipline so that we can achieve a higher degree of integration. it is not just about convergence we need more discipline so that we can achieve a higher degree of integration. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_20 This is exactly the kind of behaviour that we cannot accept in the future. this is exactly the kind of behaviour that we cannot accept in the future. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_26 I believe that we do have the circumstances where governments understand that, if they really want to keep financial stability and to stick to a common currency, more discipline, more integration and more convergence is needed. i believe that we do have the circumstances where governments understand that if they really want to keep financial stability and to stick to a common currency more discipline more integration and more convergence is needed. None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_17 Regarding the economic governance of the euro area, let me put things clearly. We are in the current situation in Europe not only because there was irresponsible financial behaviour but also because our Member States or most of them did not respect their commitments regarding the Stability and Growth Pact. regarding the economic governance of the euro area let me put things clearly. we are in the current situation in europe not only because there was irresponsible financial behaviour but also because our member states or most of them did not respect their commitments regarding the stability and growth pact. None fine-tune [['LAW', 281, 25], ['LOC', 114, 6]] [['LAW', 280, 25], ['LOC', 113, 6]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_11 that banks should be subject to constraints regarding the distribution of dividends and bonus payments until the target has been attained. Yesterday, in the European Council, I said to the European Heads of State and Government that the Commission is ready to bring forward a regulation if they really want to be sure that the banks will respect this orientation. that banks should be subject to constraints regarding the distribution of dividends and bonus payments until the target has been attained. yesterday in the european council i said to the european heads of state and government that the commission is ready to bring forward a regulation if they really want to be sure that the banks will respect this orientation. None fine-tune [['NORP', 189, 8], ['ORG', 157, 16], ['DATE', 139, 9]] [['NORP', 187, 8], ['ORG', 156, 16], ['DATE', 139, 9]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_33 such as project bonds, the Connecting Europe Facility and the possibility of anticipating some of the proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework, so that we can also show our citizens that we are serious when we speak about the possibilities of growth and are ready to make some kind of public such as project bonds the connecting europe facility and the possibility of anticipating some of the proposals for the next multiannual financial framework so that we can also show our citizens that we are serious when we speak about the possibilities of growth and are ready to make some kind of public None fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:46:59_9 First of all, many of you spoke about banks and why we are taking decisions for banks and not being tougher with them. first of all many of you spoke about banks and why we are taking decisions for banks and not being tougher with them. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] [['ORDINAL', 0, 5]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:03:24_0 Mr President, it is good that some progress was made during the European Council Summit last night and it seems that the financial markets are cautiously celebrating. I am pleased that President Van Rompuy and President Barroso are here this morning. mr president it is good that some progress was made during the european council summit last night and it seems that the financial markets are cautiously celebrating. i am pleased that president van rompuy and president barroso are here this morning. 4542 fine-tune [['TIME', 237, 12], ['PERSON', 220, 7], ['PERSON', 195, 10], ['TIME', 88, 10], ['EVENT', 64, 23]] [['TIME', 236, 12], ['PERSON', 219, 7], ['PERSON', 194, 10], ['TIME', 87, 10], ['EVENT', 63, 23]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:03:24_2 The eurozone countries must, of course, find a solution to the problems inherent in fiscal union. the eurozone countries must of course find a solution to the problems inherent in fiscal union. 4542 fine-tune [['LOC', 4, 8]] [['LOC', 4, 8]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:03:24_4 We need more details of the changes to the EFSF, as decisions taken behind closed doors seem confusing in the cold light of day. we need more details of the changes to the efsf as decisions taken behind closed doors seem confusing in the cold light of day. 4542 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:03:24_3 The weak must be strengthened, but in the short term this is a big ask of the strong, especially Germany. the weak must be strengthened but in the short term this is a big ask of the strong especially germany. 4542 fine-tune [['GPE', 97, 7]] [['GPE', 95, 7]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:17:20_1 Concerning the EFSF, the credit enhancement option has similarity to mortgage and US department guarantees, whilst the SPV option has similarities with known structured products. concerning the efsf the credit enhancement option has similarity to mortgage and us department guarantees whilst the spv option has similarities with known structured products. 33570 fine-tune [['NORP', 82, 2], ['ORG', 15, 4]] [['NORP', 81, 2], ['ORG', 15, 4]] 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:17:20_3 The SPV funds need to be found at a reasonable cost, and then we will have a window to get the growth package working and sort out the debt overhang, or we will find ourselves facing similar problems again. the spv funds need to be found at a reasonable cost and then we will have a window to get the growth package working and sort out the debt overhang or we will find ourselves facing similar problems again. 33570 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:17:20_4 Bank recapitalisation and still missing crisis resolution are overdue, in part because of political weakness and previous denials of the situation. bank recapitalisation and still missing crisis resolution are overdue in part because of political weakness and previous denials of the situation. 33570 fine-tune None None 20111027-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20111027-12:17:20_6 Finally, overall, we still have to find a solution for the fact that growth was built on debt for too long. finally overall we still have to find a solution for the fact that growth was built on debt for too long. 33570 fine-tune None None 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:15:06_2 Spain, like Ireland, has piled its debt onto the shoulders of its citizens. spain like ireland has piled its debt onto the shoulders of its citizens. 28116 fine-tune [['GPE', 12, 7], ['GPE', 0, 5]] [['GPE', 11, 7], ['GPE', 0, 5]] 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:15:06_8 Yes, we have bought some time, but the feel good factor did not last past lunchtime today. yes we have bought some time but the feel good factor did not last past lunchtime today. 28116 fine-tune [['DATE', 84, 5]] [['DATE', 82, 5]] 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:15:06_6 As a large country, it was able to demand and get those few extra crumbs from the table, but that, in the final analysis, is all it amounts to. as a large country it was able to demand and get those few extra crumbs from the table but that in the final analysis is all it amounts to. 28116 fine-tune None None 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:15:06_1 It is because of the toxic link between insolvent banks and sovereign states that are already under significant pressure. it is because of the toxic link between insolvent banks and sovereign states that are already under significant pressure. 28116 fine-tune None None 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:15:06_7 Surely EU leaders can see that we are fast approaching the end of the line. surely eu leaders can see that we are fast approaching the end of the line. 28116 fine-tune [['GPE', 7, 2]] [['GPE', 7, 2]] 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:15:06_9 We need emergency scaffolding to prop up the crumbling infrastructure of the euro right now, and in my view the minimum required is some kind of banking union, a deposit interest guarantee scheme, EU wide banking supervision and regulation and, crucially, some kind of bank resolution scheme. we need emergency scaffolding to prop up the crumbling infrastructure of the euro right now and in my view the minimum required is some kind of banking union a deposit interest guarantee scheme eu wide banking supervision and regulation and crucially some kind of bank resolution scheme. 28116 fine-tune [['GPE', 197, 2], ['LOC', 77, 4]] [['GPE', 194, 2], ['LOC', 77, 4]] 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:15:06_5 Yes, there are some cosmetic differences and some face saving for Spain. yes there are some cosmetic differences and some face saving for spain. 28116 fine-tune [['GPE', 66, 5]] [['GPE', 65, 5]] 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:20:13_3 Her life and reign epitomise devotion to duty, commitment, sacrifice, courage and impeccable judgment. her life and reign epitomise devotion to duty commitment sacrifice courage and impeccable judgment. 96951 fine-tune None None 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:20:13_5 We in Northern Ireland look forward to a visit from Her Majesty later this month. we in northern ireland look forward to a visit from her majesty later this month. 96951 fine-tune [['DATE', 70, 10], ['GPE', 6, 16]] [['DATE', 70, 10], ['GPE', 6, 16]] 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:20:13_1 I believe it fitting that this House join with parliaments and politicians across the world in marking this significant milestone by sending warmest congratulations to Her Majesty and to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh on this Diamond Jubilee. i believe it fitting that this house join with parliaments and politicians across the world in marking this significant milestone by sending warmest congratulations to her majesty and to his royal highness the duke of edinburgh on this diamond jubilee. 96951 fine-tune [['EVENT', 236, 15], ['GPE', 218, 9]] [['EVENT', 236, 15], ['GPE', 218, 9]] 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:20:13_0 Madam President, in recent days we in the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth have been celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking her 60 years as monarch and her steadfast selfless service. madam president in recent days we in the united kingdom and across the commonwealth have been celebrating the diamond jubilee of her majesty queen elizabeth ii marking her sixty years as monarch and her steadfast selfless service. 96951 fine-tune [['DATE', 174, 8], ['PERSON', 148, 12], ['LOC', 72, 12], ['GPE', 42, 14]] [['DATE', 172, 11], ['PERSON', 147, 12], ['LOC', 71, 12], ['GPE', 41, 14]] 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:20:13_6 It will be our opportunity to celebrate, to thank her for her reign over us and to wish her well in the years ahead. it will be our opportunity to celebrate to thank her for her reign over us and to wish her well in the years ahead. 96951 fine-tune [['DATE', 100, 15]] [['DATE', 99, 15]] 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:20:13_2 We can all greatly learn from Her Majesty's example. we can all greatly learn from her majesty's example. 96951 fine-tune None None 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:20:13_4 In return she has the affection, love and respect of people right across the world. in return she has the affection love and respect of people right across the world. 96951 fine-tune None None 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:25:21_7 The new government will need to deal decisively with the debt crisis, unemployment and, above all, with the systemic corruption which is blocking the Serbian economy and Serbia's society. the new government will need to deal decisively with the debt crisis unemployment and above all with the systemic corruption which is blocking the serbian economy and serbia's society. 23691 fine-tune [['GPE', 170, 6], ['NORP', 150, 7]] [['GPE', 167, 6], ['NORP', 147, 7]] 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:25:21_5 I hope that the new National Assembly will execute its oversight powers more aggressively in the future. i hope that the new national assembly will execute its oversight powers more aggressively in the future. 23691 fine-tune [['ORG', 20, 17]] [['ORG', 20, 17]] 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:25:21_4 I hope that the outcome of the ongoing negotiations will result in a deal that brings a stable and strong pro European parliamentary majority. i hope that the outcome of the ongoing negotiations will result in a deal that brings a stable and strong pro european parliamentary majority. 23691 fine-tune [['NORP', 110, 8]] [['NORP', 110, 8]] 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:25:21_6 Serbia needs an active parliament if it is to meet its challenges in the European integration processes. serbia needs an active parliament if it is to meet its challenges in the european integration processes. 23691 fine-tune [['NORP', 73, 8], ['GPE', 0, 6]] [['NORP', 73, 8], ['GPE', 0, 6]] 20120611-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120611-20:27:01_3 This is irrespective of the fact that the consumer may return the car to the rental company with fuel remaining and the consumer will not be and is not reimbursed. this is irrespective of the fact that the consumer may return the car to the rental company with fuel remaining and the consumer will not be and is not reimbursed. 2125 fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_36 While respecting the specific arrangements for close cooperation between Parliament and Commission that are set out in the Framework Agreement we respect and will continue to respect that Framework Agreement and while respecting each of the three institutions' roles under the Treaties, it is by working better upstream that we believe we can really make sure our combined efforts deliver effective and ambitious results to address the challenges Europe faces. while respecting the specific arrangements for close cooperation between parliament and commission that are set out in the framework agreement we respect and will continue to respect that framework agreement and while respecting each of the three institutions' roles under the treaties it is by working better upstream that we believe we can really make sure our combined efforts deliver effective and ambitious results to address the challenges europe faces. None fine-tune [['LOC', 447, 6], ['CARDINAL', 241, 5], ['LAW', 188, 19], ['LAW', 123, 19], ['ORG', 73, 10]] [['LOC', 446, 6], ['CARDINAL', 241, 5], ['LAW', 188, 19], ['LAW', 123, 19], ['ORG', 73, 10]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_46 You know this already. you know this already. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_12 the need to create jobs and to create growth the need to create jobs and to create growth; None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_40 we intend to adopt the two thousand and sixteen work programme on twenty seven october. in the run up the commission will engage actively in dialogue with parliament in full accordance with the framework agreement. None fine-tune [] [['ORG', 155, 10], ['DATE', 66, 20], ['DATE', 23, 24]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_38 A first orientation debate will be held in College a week from now. a first orientation debate will be held in college a week from now. None fine-tune [['DATE', 51, 15]] [['DATE', 51, 15]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_48 And then, of course, next year will also be the year of the MFF mid term review, which is also going to be a big challenge for both our institutions. and then of course next year will also be the year of the mff mid term review which is also going to be a big challenge for both our institutions. None fine-tune [['DATE', 21, 9]] [['DATE', 19, 9]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_23 That comes on top of the 140 proposals which are pending on the table of the co legislators. that comes on top of the one hundred and forty proposals which are pending on the table of the co legislators. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 25, 3]] [['CARDINAL', 25, 21]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_53 I hope that we can work closely together with Parliament on this. i hope that we can work closely together with parliament on this. None fine-tune [['ORG', 46, 10]] [['ORG', 46, 10]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_3 I want to mention this at the start of my contribution today, because I do believe that we, as Europeans whatever our position may be on European integration, on European cooperation at that moment had a sense of destiny, of common destiny. i want to mention this at the start of my contribution today because i do believe that we as europeans whatever our position may be on european integration on european cooperation at that moment had a sense of destiny of common destiny. None fine-tune [['NORP', 162, 8], ['NORP', 137, 8], ['NORP', 95, 9], ['DATE', 55, 5]] [['NORP', 159, 8], ['NORP', 135, 8], ['NORP', 93, 9], ['DATE', 55, 5]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_25 Where legislation is the right response to address the big things, we will be big on legislation. where legislation is the right response to address the big things we will be big on legislation. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_55 In conclusion, Mr President, aligning our political priorities and planning can help make all the difference to whether Europeans look at Europe as part of the problem or rather as part of the solution to the huge challenges they face. in conclusion mr president aligning our political priorities and planning can help make all the difference to whether europeans look at europe as part of the problem or rather as part of the solution to the huge challenges they face. None fine-tune [['LOC', 138, 6], ['NORP', 120, 9]] [['LOC', 136, 6], ['NORP', 118, 9]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_21 Some of these proposals are already before you, and more are coming starting with the revision of the energy labelling and emissions trading legislation next week. some of these proposals are already before you and more are coming starting with the revision of the energy labelling and emissions trading legislation next week. None fine-tune [['DATE', 153, 9]] [['DATE', 152, 9]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_51 We need to be, I believe, pragmatic and result oriented. we need to be i believe pragmatic and result oriented. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_1 I remember vividly those days. i remember vividly those days. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_27 We will present an action plan for developing a real capital markets union in autumn, and we will accompany it with the first legislative proposals in the most pressing areas. we will present an action plan for developing a real capital markets union in autumn and we will accompany it with the first legislative proposals in the most pressing areas. None fine-tune [['ORDINAL', 120, 5], ['DATE', 78, 6]] [['ORDINAL', 119, 5], ['DATE', 78, 6]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_16 Let me say something briefly about this year's state of play and the Commission Work Programme let me say something briefly about this year's state of play and the commission work programme. None fine-tune [['DATE', 35, 9]] [['DATE', 35, 9]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_44 Our strategic agendas those we have already presented and those still to come later this year will obviously be the main frame, and we will keep a clear focus on delivering what we have announced there. our strategic agendas those we have already presented and those still to come later this year will obviously be the main frame and we will keep a clear focus on delivering what we have announced there. None fine-tune [['DATE', 78, 15]] [['DATE', 78, 15]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_29 The importance of the social dimension in EMU, obviously, but also more widely is something President Juncker and I are both very attached to. the importance of the social dimension in emu obviously but also more widely is something president juncker and i are both very attached to. None fine-tune [['PERSON', 102, 7], ['LAW', 42, 3]] [['PERSON', 100, 7], ['LAW', 42, 3]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_10 If I look back at the last couple of years, we have seen that Europe is facing a number of huge challenges terrorism, as I just mentioned if i look back at the last couple of years we have seen that europe is facing a number of huge challenges terrorism as i just mentioned; None fine-tune [['LOC', 62, 6], ['DATE', 22, 20]] [['LOC', 61, 6], ['DATE', 22, 20]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_32 The College will have a further orientation debate dedicated to social policy immediately after the summer. Before looking ahead towards 2016, I would like to stress that it takes in this case, oddly enough three to tango. the college will have a further orientation debate dedicated to social policy immediately after the summer. before looking ahead towards two thousand and sixteen i would like to stress that it takes in this case oddly enough three to tango. None fine-tune [['CARDINAL', 207, 5], ['DATE', 137, 4]] [['CARDINAL', 225, 5], ['DATE', 137, 24]] 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_42 To launch and guide our discussion, a letter of intent' will be sent in parallel with the state of the union address here in this House. to launch and guide our discussion a letter of intent' will be sent in parallel with the state of the union address here in this house. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_35 Our proposal pays particular attention to reinforcing and consolidating the annual and multiannual planning and programming. our proposal pays particular attention to reinforcing and consolidating the annual and multiannual planning and programming. None fine-tune None None 20150707-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150707-15:02:39_45 So please remember that those are the pivotal points in our Commission Work Programme. so please remember that those are the pivotal points in our commission work programme. None fine-tune None None