Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2007-01-17-Speech-3-075"
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"Chancellor Merkel has presented her vision of a Europe based on values. That is an excellent approach. It would be difficult not to endorse the set of values underpinning Europe, such as diversity, freedom, tolerance, Christianity and mutual support. There is, however, one further value that should be added to the list, namely solidarity. Without a deep rooted sense of solidarity experienced not only by individual Member States but also by their citizens, it is difficult to conceive of a common European Union foreign policy and an EU Foreign Minister, for example. I therefore support President Barroso's proposal to make solidarity the top priority of the planned Berlin declaration.
As I see it, the current constitutional crisis will not be resolved unless we can inspire greater confidence amongst the citizens. One way of doing this would be to convince the citizens of the Community that their collective security is in safe hands with the European Union. In my experience, people have a very broad understanding of the concept of security, considering it to include solidarity over energy issues, neighbourhood policy, social security and relations with third countries attempting to set Europeans against each other. Solidarity could become Europe's strength, allowing us to disseminate our values. If there is no solidarity amongst us, we shall forfeit our unity and our ability to achieve our objectives. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen."@en1
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