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"Mr President, the Lisbon European Council gave a clear message to the people of Europe: Europe is to become the most competitive economy in the
. This is the right ambition to have and must now be followed up effectively in Stockholm. However, it must not be the same as so many other EU documents – words without concrete results. We now need firm proposals. The 14 million unemployed have had enough of grand resolutions. I must admit that we Liberals are taking a rather guarded approach until we see the results of the Stockholm European Council. I would like to stress that Mr Bullmann has done a good job, but the report has become too wide in its scope and the large number of proposals has meant a loss of focus. We would have preferred a more concentrated approach and a clear list of priorities. We fully support the Commission’s criticism of the slow speed of reform in Europe. In this context the Council deserves the most criticism, but Parliament is also at fault.
Allow me to highlight a few important measures aimed at getting Europe moving: there needs to be further liberalisation of the energy markets, and the post and telecommunications sector – an area in which Mr Danielsson can act on his strengths. Other issues include reduced taxes, particularly on work, better conditions for small and medium-sized businesses and a more flexible labour market. In addition, we need to create a common financial market – an area in which very little has happened so far – and a connected
Europe. Biotechnology must also be stimulated.
A more liberal Europe means a Europe with greater cohesion and greater social security, which means that people’s willingness to take risks and dare to try new things increases. Europe needs a policy in which jobs are created and citizens can choose their
future. It is a good idea to set out targets and constantly monitor progress and have relevant statistical indicators, but this never replaces concrete proposals. As a Swede, I hope that the Stockholm European Council will be a watershed, where decisions will be taken which pave the way for a competitive and liberal Europe.
Finally, I would like to say to Mr Danielsson that a dynamic Europe also requires a common currency. Do not forget that. More and more people are wondering when Sweden will fulfil its commitments."@en1
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