Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2006-12-13-Speech-3-355"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2006-12-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Preparation for the European Council (14-15 December 2006) (continuation of debate)2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20061213.37.3-355"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2006-12-13-Speech-3-3562
lpv:speaker	lp:Gunnar Hökmark2
lpv:spoken text	"Mr President, if we are describing the changes in our societies in the European Union as threats, of course the citizens will listen and be afraid. I am surprised to see that my Danish colleague Mr Rasmussen is not here, considering his comments earlier. However, if we describe the changes we are making as a way of meeting the challenges we face – the global challenge and security threats – that is another matter. I believe that one of the responsibilities of the Finnish Presidency and of the Commission is to underline what we have achieved this autumn under the Finnish Presidency. We have a new seventh Framework Programme, we have finalised our decision-making with regard to REACH and the Services Directive. That is a change of some magnitude and it is making Europe better. We have prepared enlargement for Romania and Bulgaria and have appointed new Commissioners. Slovenia will enter the euro cooperation. It is a significant moment in the development of the European Union. Does that make Europe worse? Does that make people feel threatened? Of course not. It makes Europe better for its citizens. That is the situation. If we say that clearly and loudly people will also see the rationality of the changes we are making. That should be the responsibility not only of Mr Rasmussen but also of the European Council and the summit meeting. Regarding enlargement, let us say loudly and clearly that we are laying down tough criteria while making it credible that those who fulfil them can be members. The Presidency should lay the groundwork for a new policy with Russia – firm but open, open but firm. We need Russia for energy security but we also need to apply stringent rules and a firm policy regarding democracy and respect for fundamental human rights. That is the way it should be and that is what we should hope for in this final meeting with the Finnish Presidency. You have done a good job and you can do even better in the coming days."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	member_of_the_bureau; EPP-ED (2004-08-31--2007-02-14)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 substitute; ITRE (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with Israel (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 unknown; Moderata Samlingspartiet (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; ECON (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Gunnar Hökmark (PPE-DE ). –"1

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