Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2008-01-23-Speech-3-903"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2008-01-23"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Proposals on energy and climate change (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"pl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20080123.6.3-903"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2008-01-23-Speech-3-9022
lpv:speaker	lp:Janusz Lewandowski2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; ECON (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Platforma Obywatelska (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; EPP-ED (2007-02-15--2009-07-13)3 vice-chair; BUDG (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation for relations with Japan (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"The problem of climate change and combating the degradation of the natural environment rose to the top of the European Union's agenda in 2007. The European Commission's proposals are a concrete expression of the ambitious aims outlined in March of last year. They reflect the leading role assumed by our Community of 27 nations as regards limiting greenhouse gas emissions. I do not wish to query the aims or ambitions, but it must be recognised that the European Community is composed of two groups of countries that were until recently divided by the so-called Iron Curtain. For many decades now, the Western democracies have been sensitive to the need to protect the natural environment. This resulted in environmental standards worthy of imitation on other continents. In contrast, the countries of the former Comecon underwent rapid industrialisation. In particular, this involved developing the potential of the iron and steel industry, the heavy chemicals industry and other types of industry with detrimental effects on the environment. The process of adjustment to the Union's standards was exceptionally costly and it is not surprising that so many transitional periods were negotiated by these countries in their Accession Treaties. In a very short period of time the countries of Central and Eastern Europe underwent a dramatic transformation in this regard. Pursuant to the European Commission's proposals, these countries are now facing new challenges that may be more than they can cope with and could affect their opportunities for development. Finding the correct balance between environmental requirements, the right conditions for competitiveness and job protection is something that concerns the European Union as a whole. It is, however, particularly important for the countries that are struggling to catch up."@en1

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