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The creation and maintenance of services of general interest represents one of the pillars of the ‘European model’ of development, as it guarantees that, within a market economy framework – or rather, a social market economy framework – certain fundamental rights are sacrosanct. The individual citizen holds rights, and is not merely a unit of production or a pawn of the free market.
I agree with the rapporteur that special attention must be paid to rural and socially disadvantaged areas, with emphasis on the outermost regions. I also endorse his view that social services of general interest that carry out social security and social inclusion functions should remain exempt from competition rules.
I support the idea that, in accordance with the Treaties and with the necessary respect for the principle of subsidiarity, the Community must be neutral in relation to Member States’ options on forms of property.
The proposed clarification of the concept of services of general economic interest and of criteria for distinguishing between categories of services of general interest must not be allowed to lead to greater centralisation or to artificial standardisation. It is essential that the public authorities responsible for such services should enjoy freedom of choice.
In light of the vote in plenary on the matter before us and given that proposals for a framework directive were not passed, I voted in favour."@en1
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