Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2007-06-06-Speech-3-034"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2007-06-06"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Roadmap for the European Union's constitutional process (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20070606.12.3-034"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2007-06-06-Speech-3-0352
lpv:speaker	lp:Bas Belder2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation for relations with the United States (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 member; AFET (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; AFCO (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; IND/DEM (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 vice-chair; Delegation for relations with Israel (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 substitute; INTA (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2007-03-15--2009-07-13)3 substitute; REGI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation for relations with India (2007-03-15--2009-07-13)3 unknown; ChristenUnie - Staatkundig Gereformeerde Parti (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	". Madam President, the report by Mr Barón Crespo and Mr Brok is typified by considerable inner conflict and ambiguity. On the one hand, the rapporteurs recognise – albeit with the greatest reluctance – that the Constitution must be amended. I note with satisfaction, therefore, that even the European Parliament is starting to take this fact on board. On the other hand, I was disappointed to establish that in paragraph 6 – as Mr Wurtz has already mentioned – it is evident to what extent, or should I say to what little extent, they are prepared to amend the Constitution: the substance of the Constitution should not be touched, just the packaging. I am the first one to admit that it is the members of the Council (including my own Prime Minister) who give reason to believe that a cosmetic change to the Constitution would be acceptable. Despite this, I would urge the European Parliament to change its strategy. Indeed, from the Council, there is increasing indication that it is actually the substance that will be the subject of discussion. If the European Parliament really wants to make a contribution to a successful IGC, as the rapporteurs have indicated several times in their report, it must be prepared to reach compromises regarding the content; if not, the European Parliament will continue to play a minor role in the forthcoming IGC. This is a scenario that does not appeal to me and will not appeal to either of the rapporteurs."@en1

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