Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I would first like to congratulate the rapporteur on her report and to say very simply, given the late hour, that the Commission supports the Franco-Swedish initiative to create a European crime prevention network. This is an initiative which represents a good example of Member States' use of their right of initiative, because it was worked out in close cooperation with the Commission itself. We believe that this network should focus as a matter of priority on the prevention of small-scale crime, that is urban crime, juvenile crime and drug-related crime, and the proposed Commission communication on crime prevention suggests the creation of a European crime prevention forum which would give priority to the prevention of organised crime. We believe that there is a great deal to be done to establish the relationship between organised crime and small-scale urban crime, and for these reasons we are pleased that Parliament is supporting this initiative by the French Republic and the Kingdom of Sweden.
Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to begin by congratulating the rapporteur on her report. Given the late hour, I will be brief. The Commission supports the Franco-Swedish initiative to establish a European crime prevention network. This initiative is a strong example of Member States exercising their right of initiative, as it was developed in close collaboration with the Commission. We believe the network should prioritize the prevention of small-scale crime, including urban crime, juvenile crime, and drug-related crime. The Commission’s proposed communication on crime prevention also suggests creating a European crime prevention forum, which would focus on combating organized crime. We recognize the importance of understanding the links between organized crime and small-scale urban crime, and for these reasons, we are pleased to see Parliament’s support for this initiative by France and Sweden.
Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I want to start by congratulating the rapporteur on her report. Given the late hour, I will keep my remarks brief. The Commission endorses the Franco-Swedish initiative to establish a European crime prevention network, which exemplifies how Member States can effectively utilize their right of initiative in collaboration with the Commission. We believe that this network should prioritize the prevention of small-scale crime, including urban crime, juvenile crime, and drug-related offenses. Additionally, the proposed Commission communication on crime prevention includes the establishment of a European crime prevention forum to focus on organized crime. There is significant work to be done to understand the connection between organized crime and small-scale urban crime, and for these reasons, we appreciate Parliament's support for this initiative from the French Republic and the Kingdom of Sweden.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to begin by congratulating the rapporteur on her report. Because it is late, I will be brief. The Commission supports the Franco-Swedish project on a European crime prevention network, which is an example of how Member States can use their right of initiative in cooperation with the Commission. We think that this network should be focused on the prevention of small-scale crime, such as urban crime, juvenile crime, and drug-related crime. Furthermore, the Commission communication on crime prevention proposes the creation of a European crime prevention forum for organized crime. There is much to be done to understand the relationship between organised crime and small-scale urban crime, and for these reasons we welcome Parliament's support for this initiative from the French Republic and the Kingdom of Sweden.
Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to begin by congratulating the rapporteur on her report. Since it's late, I'll be brief. The Commission supports the Franco-Swedish proposal for a European crime prevention network, which is a good example of how Member States can make use of their right of initiative in cooperation with the Commission. We think this network should focus on preventing small-scale crime, such as urban crime, juvenile crime, and drug crime. Furthermore, the proposed Commission communication on crime prevention also proposes the creation of a European crime prevention forum to address organized crime. There is much more to be done to explore the relationship between organised crime and low-level urban crime, and for these reasons we thank Parliament for its support of this initiative from the French Republic and the Kingdom of Sweden.