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"Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to echo the thanks that have been extended to the rapporteur and to the European Commissioner, Mr Philippe Busquin. Thanks to the efficient work of both, we have been able to reach a decisive stage today which proves that a democratic relationship between the European Parliament and the Commission is possible and which, I hope, will send a clear message to the scientific community as to the responsibilities that the European Parliament is able to shoulder.
We in this House often debate acts that are of fundamental importance to European integration. The Sixth Framework Programme for research and technological development activities will be one of the cornerstones of this integration. If science did not occupy its rightful place, what would become of society? If knowledge and research were not progressive, what would become of our nations? In affirming the European desire to create an area of research and innovation, we are rejecting tendencies to look to the past and attitudes that oppose change.
Philosophical considerations aside, the Sixth Framework Programme also underlines Europe’s clear and firm commitment to be at the forefront of technological developments, to be innovative, competitive, dynamic and to build our future. The proof of this is the numerous, practical aspects that the FP6 contains, such as human/social research, principles of integrating the issues of the environment, sustainable development, improved mobility, equal opportunities, the role of universities, education and openness to the world.
The coordination during both the Belgian and the Spanish Presidencies, between the various bodies of the European Union, has also been remarkable.
We must also emphasise the ongoing dialogue with the scientific community, the prospects of a network being set up and the increasing concern of the European Parliament and the Commission to keep in touch with the genuine needs, the genuine requirements of the people.
The Europe that we want to see becoming a daily reality is a Europe of research serving its people and its researchers."@en1
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