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Mr President, it is almost seven years ago that the renowned protocol was drawn up in Kyoto, and thanks to Russia’s ratifications, it is, at last, set to enter into effect very soon. That is good news, not only for those – like you, Mrs Wallström – who have fought for this protocol, but also for those who experience the effects of climate change on a daily basis. In any event, it deserves heartfelt congratulations. Kyoto is a step in the right direction, towards a better environment, but we have a long way to go yet. I would therefore like to call on the Council and Commission, together with the European Parliament, to demonstrate that the EU not only wants to have a strong economy but also a strong environmental policy. This protocol still leaves a great deal to be desired; for example, aircraft emissions should be added to it, and the support base could also be further widened. Mrs Wallström, your new portfolio might prove useful in this respect. The EU can commit to this too. Involving more countries in this protocol also means better control of worldwide emissions. At present, 55% of the emissions of Annex 1 countries are covered. Let us work hard on the remaining 45%."@en1
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