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". The report by the former trade unionist Mr Bruno Trentin begins with a guideline which has the merit of being perfectly clear at least: ‘the priorities…should involve reducing labour costs’. It continues with incoherent proposals whereby we could reduce taxes and social security contributions, while at the same time ensuring ‘that pensions and health services are fully maintained’. Due to a lack of understanding of the reasons behind the economic recovery of 1997-2001 and the recent economic downturn, the report proposes solutions, such as the strict application of the inapplicable Stability and Growth Pact, which can do nothing more than to aggravate the current recession. The report stresses efforts to promote training and R[amp]D, as if, in the area of employment, spending on these could replace demands for salary increases and an overall reduction in working time. It dares to mention ‘social cohesion’ whilst the lower taxes and social security contributions that it recommends can lead to nothing more than the formation of inequalities. I therefore had no reservations in voting against this mediocre and hypocritical report which should bring shame upon its authors."@en1

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