Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions – A dialogue for migration, mobility and security with the Southern Mediterranean countries

The historic events that have occurred in the Southern Mediterranean since the end of 2010 have provided unique opportunities for the people of those countries to express more freely their wish for true democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, more impartial and better functioning state institutions and a fairer use of public resources. They have also inspired citizens elsewhere in the Arab world and around the globe, and strengthened their resolve to succeed in their democratic aspirations.

The EU stands ready to continue supporting all its Southern neighbours who are willing to commit to democracy, human rights, good governance and rule of law, and to enter into Partnerships with those countries to achieve concrete progress for the people.

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Al Hayat, 28.7.11: Europe has a role to play (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/article/810401-europe-has-role-play

EUR-Lex: COM(2011)292: Follow the progress of this document through the decision-making procedure http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/HIS/?uri=COM:2011:292:FIN

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