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"Mr President, one of the changes the Prime Minister spoke of this morning is the Citizens’ Initiative. Indeed, I think it is fitting that one of the countries whose citizens voted ‘yes’ to the constitution is the country that will start the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty. Indeed, many times when I was canvassing for a ‘yes’ vote in Ireland on the Lisbon Treaty, I quoted Spain and the Spanish people.
But we as politicians have a responsibility to ensure that, while citizens are aware of the real potential of the Citizens’ Initiative, they are also aware of its limitations. We know that it is not just a question of one million signatures on any issue. The issue must come within the competence of the Union and we must not promise more than we can deliver.
Secondly, this morning, you mentioned food security, Prime Minister. I am pleased to see that in the Agriculture Council, you are making progress with the issue of improving the functioning of the food supply chain. Food security cannot – and will not – be guaranteed unless our farmers can earn a fair and reasonably stable income.
Finally, Prime Minister, well done on your initiative to stamp out gender violence; I look forward to hearing the details."@en1
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