Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-01-14-Speech-2-261"
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". – Mr President, as has already been said, this is one of the major issues facing the European Union. As the elderly population increases, we need to work out ways of coping with it and to find a strategy across the European Union which really works. But this is ultimately the responsibility of Member States. Our challenge is to ensure that Member States carry on with their own provision, but with coordination and cooperation and the sharing of best practice throughout the European Union.
We must also be aware that not all elderly people fall into the same category. Elderly people should be encouraged to remain active because otherwise, as previous speakers have said, this will ultimately cost more money than we are able to afford at the moment. So we need to find a sustainable way of keeping people active and healthy for as long as possible.
I welcome Mr Mantovani's report and the Commission communication. We must ensure that, sooner rather than later, there is real dialogue between Member States and an exchange of best practice, so that we can put the strategies into effect and make this a reality."@en1
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