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"I am 100% behind the proposal to in fact allocate 35 vacant posts, funded from the enlargement reserve, to the language sector, provided, however, that all languages of the candidate countries are represented. This is why I have voted in favour of Amendment No 2.
It is essential that the European Parliament be well prepared for the forthcoming enlargement to include Central and Eastern Europe. This should coincide with the timely training of professional and highly skilled translators and interpreters. As previous enlargements have shown, it is not viable to wait for this to happen. Multilingualism is a prerequisite for the smooth running of the European Parliament for three reasons. Firstly, on account of the principle of equality, according to which all Members must be able to carry out their work under the same conditions.
Secondly, due to the democratic legitimacy of the European Parliament. The European Parliament is the democratic representation of the people.
Thirdly, because of the requirement of usefulness. Multilingualism boosts the efficiency of parliamentary work.
In order to give concrete form to this requirement of multilingualism, we need a debate as a matter of urgency. In this connection, I would refer to the final report of the working party on “multilingualism”, compiled under the guidance of Mr Cot, in which various specific options have been suggested. Whichever is adopted, it is clear that linguistic preparation for enlargement should not be postponed any longer."@en1
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