Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2001-07-03-Speech-2-032"
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"Mr President, I wish to begin by congratulating the Swedish presidency on being very successful. I am particularly pleased that the presidency succeeded in putting sustainable development at the core of European politics. It is extremely important that the European Union is perceived by our citizens as more than an economic exercise and a free market because that, without any doubt, will alienate them further from the notion of European integration.
It is important to bear in mind that economic integration and getting the economy of Europe right is important. It is equally important to bear in mind that there cannot be economic development in a modern economy without a strong social dimension. I would argue that sustainable development and employment are part and parcel of the social dimension of the European Union.
I also wish to congratulate the Swedish presidency on putting the notion of conflict prevention on the agenda in a much stronger way than up to now. Given the traditions of the Swedish people, this is obviously an area very close to their hearts. It is very close to the heart of the people of Ireland who, unfortunately, recently rejected the Nice Treaty, precisely because they misunderstood to some extent the nature of the European Union and what we are attempting to do in relation to the Rapid Reaction Force.
I am pleased that the presidency has been a success and that these issues have been put on the agenda. It is now up to us in this Parliament and future presidencies to develop them further."@en1
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