Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2000-12-14-Speech-4-088"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2000-12-14"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:VOTE2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20001214.1.4-088"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2000-12-14-Speech-4-0892
lpv:speaker	lp:Gerard Collins2
lpv:spoken text	"Given the fundamental importance of the decisions to be taken at the Nice Summit, credit must be given where credit is due. Each Member State, big and small, had its own priorities, its own objectives. That is natural. The fact that an agreement was reached on very difficult issues should not be underestimated. It was a huge task. The basis for the future enlargement of the European Union has been laid down. The negotiations were tough but the strength of the Union was shown in the fact that there was a determination to find solutions agreeable to all. In the spirit of compromise, a way forward was found. The resolution on Nice, voted today, does not reflect this. I abstained on the final vote as I believe Parliament fails to recognise the achievements of Nice. The tone of the resolution is negative. It does not reflect the positive outcome of the summit. The Charter of Fundamental Rights was proclaimed. Such rights are already very well safeguarded in Ireland's own Constitution. Important decisions were taken on social and economic issues, the establishment of the European Food Authority and the impact of the BSE crisis was considered. As a result of the intervention of Ireland's Prime Minister, the Commission has been mandated to analyse the situation now confronting beef producers and will make the necessary proposals as soon as possible to find a way to compensate beef producers for the fall in prices. The Applicant States were reassured of our determination to advance the enlargement process. The text says the Heads of State gave priority to short-term national interests rather than EU interests. I do not agree. What was agreed was agreed in the best interests of Europe and the Member States. Opting now for a Convention or a European constitution is premature. A balance was found at Nice and the Heads of Government and State must be congratulated on this. This was one of the most protracted issues and difficult elements of the negotiations. Despite the successful efforts of the Nice Summit in this area, the resolution expresses dissatisfaction with the new extension of the scope of qualified majority. In other words, what Parliament wants is control over taxation and social security issues. The Nice Summit properly reflects the interests of the Member States in this area. The Greens' amendment makes it clear that what they want is codecision on agriculture. This is not our position."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	vice-chair; UEN (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Fianna Fáil Party (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 chair; Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia and the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) (1999-07-22--2002-01-14)3 member; Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 member; Conference of Delegation Chairs (1999-07-22--2002-01-14)3 substitute; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Collins (UEN ),"1 "in writing."1

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