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"Ladies and gentlemen, the construction of Europe and its integration always were, are, and will continue to be very complex processes, in which two steps forward are often followed by one step back. In the past year, we have made two steps forward – simply consider the unprecedented and successful enlargement of the European Union to include 10 new members. The outcome of the referenda in France and the Netherlands are, of course, a step back. It is an enormous disappointment, and one I feel myself, since I come from one of the new Member States. Neither in France nor in the Netherlands, however, does this mean the end of the integration process, and I am convinced that this does not necessarily mean the end of the European Constitution. I believe and expect that the European Council will send out a clear message to the effect that the other Member States should also be able to express their views on the European Constitutional Treaty. The score so far is 10 countries in favour and two against. I think that the people of Poland, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg and Denmark should have the right and the opportunity to say whether or not they want the European Constitutional Treaty, and only then, on that basis – as provided for in the Constitution – should the Council decide next year what to do with the document. I would like to say one more thing regarding the Financial Perspective. I believe that a compromise will be reached on 16 and 17 June allowing Europe to move forward with the help of financial resources, which are, of course, necessary if we are to achieve our goals and realise our ambitions."@en1

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