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"Ladies and gentlemen, the Conference of Presidents has voted to place the election – the appointment – of the President of the Commission on Wednesday’s agenda.
On Tuesday afternoon we will hold a debate on the President of the Commission’s proposals. We propose postponing the vote on his appointment, for the simple reason that the referendum in Ireland is due to be held in 22 days’ time. This referendum is crucial to the acceptance, or rejection, of the Treaty of Lisbon. An opinion poll published today tells us that 62% of Irish people are ready to vote in favour.
I believe that we must respect the people of Ireland’s vote, whether we are for or against the Treaty of Lisbon. However, it seems absurd to us, for the sake of 21 days, to bring forward a vote and appoint a president under the Treaty of Nice, when we – at least, those who are for the Treaty of Lisbon – have the possibility of having a Commission and its President appointed under the Treaty of Lisbon.
In October, we will know what we are bound by. The Polish President has solemnly declared that he will sign the Treaty of Lisbon after the Irish referendum.
The Czech Constitutional Court has solemnly declared that it will speed up decision making on the two complaints against the Treaty of Lisbon since, last time, it was unanimous in saying that the Treaty of Lisbon was constitutional.
There is therefore no option for the Czech President to say ‘No’ once the Treaty has been ratified in Poland and Ireland.
I have nearly finished, but this is very important, Mr President. It is Parliament’s identity that is at stake on this issue, and if we do not have two minutes to reflect on it then we have not done our job as MEPs. That is an important point. That is why I am asking you not to vote for or against Mr Barroso, but to vote after the people of Ireland and to postpone the vote today and to vote next month if necessary."@en1
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