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I wish to thank the President-in-Office and the President of the Commission, Mr Barroso, for their presentations.
This Parliament has often taken a very narrow viewpoint with regard to the future development of the European economy and the European social model, whereas experience should have taught us that each action we take has an immediate effect on other areas. Therefore, we can no longer speak of exclusively having a social model that works according to the old ideology of high taxation and high social protection. Likewise, there cannot be a simple free-market area, where everyone can do whatever they wish, without any restrictions. We need rules and regulations to ensure that Europe works properly not only for the consumer or business but, most importantly of all, for the citizens we govern. That is why the Stability and Growth Pact is a good thing, in spite of the faults and mistakes in its operation that have recently been highlighted. The fact that it remains in place is a good thing, as also that it can be altered and changed to adapt to changing circumstances.
However, I would warn against making widespread changes or reducing the powers contained within the Stability and Growth Pact. Let us not forget that the Growth Pact itself cannot be seen in isolation: it must also be seen in coordination with the broad economic policy guidelines that are laid down. Action has been taken in the past against one government – the Irish Government – because of its so-called failure to meet certain criteria under the broad economic policy guidelines. The mistake was not that the Pact was there, but that it was not enforced against other countries that continue to breach those guidelines and fail to observe the overall policies on the proper management and operation of economies and fiscal policies.
Finally, the Lisbon Strategy, which we voted on today, is a strategy for good governance, good economic growth and, above all, employment creation, which is the best tool for tackling poverty, social disadvantage and isolation. It will ensure that we in Europe can give the very highest standard of jobs, training and, most importantly of all, social protection to all our citizens."@en1
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