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Mr President, I have taken careful note of all the statements made and will now address some of the key points mentioned. I have also carefully considered the criticisms.
First, I will say a few words about what the European Neighbourhood Policy entails and, after that, I will provide clarification on the action plan, that is to say, I will look at its substance and how to proceed with it.
The European Neighbourhood Policy is a major step forward for the countries concerned, in the relations between these countries and the European Union. It is a very ambitious policy which entails a substantive upgrading of our relationship with partners through deeper political cooperation and a significant degree of economic integration, bringing partners closer to the internal market. Implementing this policy with Ukraine – the EU-Ukraine Action Plan – would send a strong message that the EU places great importance on the relationship and acknowledges Kiev's European orientation. The European Neighbourhood Policy is truly distinct from the issue of possible further enlargement of the EU but does not close any doors.
With regard to the action plan, let me stress the importance of making full use of the action plan, thus enhancing the EU's relationship with Ukraine. It would be difficult to say that an action plan is an outdated instrument before we have actually used it and implemented it in any countries. It is truly a new instrument which should be implemented as soon as possible.
What are the main characteristics of an action plan? It is true that, in principle, its approach is the same for all countries. However, it is highly flexible, always tailor-made for the country concerned and, with the concrete proposals on which the Commission and the Council are already working, we can go as far as the country concerned wants and can afford. I can assure you that, in the case of Ukraine, the Commission is ready to go far.
I conclude by saying again – because it is an important message – that the EU has repeatedly acknowledged and welcomed Ukraine's European aspirations. The recent dramatic events in Ukraine have reconfirmed that country's place on the European map. We have no doubt that these events will go down in history as a milestone not only for Ukraine but also for the EU's relations with that country."@en1
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