Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2007-10-10-Speech-3-052"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2007-10-10"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Preparation of the informal summit of heads of state and government (Lisbon, 18/19 October 2007)2
dcterms:Language	"pl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20071010.16.3-052"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2007-10-10-Speech-3-0532
lpv:speaker	lp:Zbigniew Zaleski2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Delegation for relations with Israel (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 member; EPP-ED (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Platforma Obywatelska (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; INTA (2007-01-31--2007-12-11)3 substitute; Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (2005-11-15--2009-07-13)3 substitute; DEVE (2007-01-31--2007-12-11)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, a few reflections on Lisbon. Recent events linked to the constitutional crisis have made the citizens of Europe aware that there is a need for reform and change. The essence of a democratic system of decision-making is arrival at a consensus, through majority or unanimous support for some idea, where a frivolous veto is not issued by one partner in important matters. We are discussing the question of numerical representation in decision-making in the forum of a united Europe, and through this we are touching on the principles for the functioning of a common organism. This is why it is also important to heed the voice of the minority, which, because of its geographical situation, for example, or its historical experience and political situation, may often express a view of reality that is of relevance to Europe. The living and dynamic organism that is Europe must not be closed off within a rigid and universal legislative framework introduced by the current Parliament or Commission for good. A person or a national grouping has an unlimited behavioural repertoire, and life and the ongoing situation demand adaptation of regulations, though not of values, which should remain constant in relation to reality. We must not underestimate the immediate eastern dimension of the economic, political and energy aspects. It is not just the west that counts, or Brazil, and I feel that the current Presidency needs to be more flexible in this regard. And another reflection: the expanded economic perspective which we are discussing and which will be the subject of discussions, should become an element of the so-called Lisbon Strategy, if we wish to catch up with the USA. And lastly, Mr President: greater involvement of national parliaments elected by citizens will bring EU matters closer to the people. What this really means is that more of the decisions on the shape, content and future of Europe should be taken by citizens, and not just by representatives of the government that happens to be in power."@en1

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