Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2005-07-05-Speech-2-175"

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dcterms:Date	"2005-07-05"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Structural Funds2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20050705.26.2-175"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2005-07-05-Speech-2-1762
lpv:speaker	lp:Gábor Harangozó2
lpv:spoken text	". Mr President, there is a set of very sensitive issues in the debates on structural and cohesion funds leading to conflicts of opinion that go beyond the political groups. Most of the political groups are divided on the issues of the N+2 rule, VAT and public-private partnerships. We must ensure that the poorest beneficiaries will benefit from the funds. It is important that the aim of simplifying the regulations does not hamper the poorest beneficiaries in their attempts to apply for funds. The reports as they stand regarding the rules on VAT and PPP would have terrible consequences for local authorities wishing to apply for funds. These rules imply additional costs that the poorest beneficiaries will not be able to cope with. We are not requesting more money. On the contrary, we are just asking for the current regulation in this respect to be maintained. It is simply not fair to change the rules of the game now that ten new Member States with lower socio-economic development have joined the Union. This is not a conflict between the old and new Member States, or at least it should not be. I urge you, therefore, to bear in mind the very principles of structural and cohesion policies. These policies were designed to help the poorest and not to create additional difficulties for the beneficiaries. We all acknowledge the fact that the Union is currently facing an important crisis. We have to reflect seriously on what message our Parliament will send at this critical moment. Therefore, I urge you, in the name of solidarity with the poorest, to support the amendments tabled on the issues of N+2, VAT and PPP."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; AGRI (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 unknown; Magyar Szocialista Párt (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; REGI (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the United States (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Romania Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2006-12-31)3 member; PES (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Gábor Harangozó (PSE ),"1 "draftsman of the opinion of the Committee on Agriculture"1

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