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"Mr President, the European Union is at a difficult juncture. Support for the European dream is falling due to the lack of a clear vision of the future. There are signs that the German Presidency could break the current impasse, but it will have to cope with difficult challenges. I should like to mention three issues in particular.
The first relates to the revival of the constitutional process. Europe needs new institutional solutions, so it can act efficiently, effectively and more democratically. We trust the German Presidency will present a road map leading to the adoption of a new treaty in the course of the next two years. Such a treaty should strengthen the Union, enable it to act more efficiently, and enhance solidarity and competitiveness. It should equip the Union to deal with the challenges of the 21st century.
Secondly, the Eastern dimension of the European Union’s foreign policy requires strengthening. Our policy towards our Eastern neighbours needs to be firmer and more consistent. It should be governed by the principles of effectiveness and solidarity and the need to promote democracy and reform. We are confident that other countries, including Poland, will be involved in work on this policy. Poland can contribute vital knowledge and experience.
The third issue I would like to raise concerns the security and reliability of energy supplies. Europe urgently needs a common energy policy aimed at ensuring the security of supplies, solidarity, and the lifting of barriers in the common market in energy. Investment in new sources of energy is also called for. It is to be hoped that Germany will be able to come up with a common policy based on the common interests of the Member States and solidarity between them.
Chancellor, Europe is suffering from a leadership crisis. Germany must live up to its responsibilities as the largest Member State of the European Union. The German Presidency has to be successful, not just for Germany’s sake but for all our sakes, for the sake of the European Union as a whole. I wish you that success, Chancellor."@en1
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