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"Mr President, we in Europe are facing a historic challenge, one to which the Group of the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats is prepared to rise, because we want future generations to prosper and be enabled to enjoy our social model, have jobs and claim a reasonable pension afterwards. This is impossible without economic growth or jobs. We must achieve these with an ageing population and against the background of the aggressive globalisation of the economy. In order to succeed, we need insight and vision, but also the right decisions, which, above all, we need to carry out. A European stick behind national doors in the shape of a new form of governance will certainly prove useful.
We appreciate the fact that the Barroso Commission has taken the brave decision to revive and breathe new life into the Lisbon strategy and, on the recommendation of the Kok working party, has opted to give priority to growth and jobs in a balanced social and ecological context. It testifies to honesty and is also in keeping with our approach of a citizens’ Europe founded upon values.
We have given our wholehearted support to the steering committee’s recommendation, and to that made by the Conference of Presidents, and indeed, although the formulation is general, it is up to the Member States to make specific choices. We will indicate the way and have made our basic position quite clear. We must opt in favour of competitiveness, a positive business climate – definitely also including SMEs – and economic growth and jobs. The three initiatives announced by the Commission will certainly have a place in those.
We must provide the means in order to achieve these ends. The Member States must plan and deliver. We will encourage the national parliaments to galvanise their governments into action. Reforms need to be carried out now in order to allow for sustainable development in all respects.
Finally, all of us, including all institutions and all social partners at European, local and national level, must all do our level best. I am therefore pleased to find out that the Socialist Group in this House takes a positive view of the resolution. This once again throws open the possibility of a constructive dialogue, which will benefit Parliament’s work and responsibilities."@en1
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