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"In the speech Barack Obama delivered in Berlin last year, he stated that America has no better partner in the world than Europe. It is high time for us to state as well, that we have no better or more important partner in the world than the United States of America. We need to seek allies among those with whom we share common values and common interests, and not among those who are very far from us.
Europe has no alternative to transatlantic relations. The entire western world is faced with major challenges; international terrorism, proliferation, climate change and the economic crisis. In the face of these, we can only succeed and attain results if we stand together.
As far as the economic crisis is concerned, the temptation of protectionism can be felt in every country. In the United States as well, since as we know, they have announced a ‘Buy American’ programme. We need to act together against protectionism, for in the end protectionism does not protect us, but is harmful to all.
Great expectations lie ahead of Mr Obama’s first visit and tour of Europe. We expect the G20 summit to lay the foundations for a common institutional response, to set out common rules that will enable us to overcome the global economic crisis.
Europe’s ambition is to be a significant international actor. The Lisbon Treaty creates the institutional prerequisites for this, but nothing can take the place of political will. We need to assume a greater role in international life, for only then can we achieve our ambitions."@en1
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