Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2006-02-13-Speech-1-117"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2006-02-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:State aid reform (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"sk"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20060213.12.1-117"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2006-02-13-Speech-1-1182
lpv:speaker	lp:Miloš Koterec2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand (2004-09-15--2007-01-23)3 substitute; SEDE (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 member; PES (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 unknown; Smer (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; REGI (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3
lpv:translated text	". As a member of the Committee on Regional Development and rapporteur for the recently adopted report on State aid for regional development, allow me to make a few points concerning the possible implications of the reform of State aid for economic, social and territorial cohesion. In its document, the Commission correctly indicates that State aid is an important factor in ensuring homogenous regional development, thereby strengthening one of the fundamental economic pillars of the European Union. I would like to take this opportunity to raise the issue of regional bonuses. It seems to me that in striving to attain the Lisbon Agenda parameters it would be logical to invest more in regions that are lagging behind, otherwise we risk creating only advanced, competitive enclaves that will inevitably be held back by the depressed areas, thus preventing the all-round growth of the European Union. In addition, I would like to emphasise the need to simplify procedures and to make the whole system of State aid provision transparent. Maximum transparency should be applied rigorously to the process of allocating and approving State aid. All persons and entities applying for aid in support of their activities must feel sure, in the event that they are turned down, that it was for objective reasons. Similarly, they must be informed about who has been granted aid, and why. This will generate a spirit of trust, and will enable citizens to have faith that the EU system is functioning in a uniform way. National governments are important elements that can either support or disrupt this system. If they are given more responsibility for taking decisions on State aid provision, their decisions and activities must be subject to the transparency of the entire system. I hope, Mr President, that we will all be able to conclude, following the reform of State aid provision, that the system really has been improved, and that it will contribute in a clearly objective manner to the uniform development of the European Union."@en1

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