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"We have a lot of urgent legislative work ahead of us. At the end, I would like to speak once again about the most important ones. Our goal is to come out of this crisis and to safeguard our citizens against another one. I repeat: this crisis was not born in Europe, but it has to be eradicated here in Europe. We cannot overcome the crisis using traditional methods. This is why in Europe, debates – very wide debates – and the imagination of its citizens are so important.
Besides the single market, it is important to strengthen the market of ideas, of our fundamental values. We have to discuss the role of the state and the future of Europe, the transfer of knowledge, alternative systems of social security, new education methods, culture.
As your representative, I had the privilege of taking part in important events: the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the 60th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Solidarity trade union, and the 20th anniversary of the reunification of Germany. Let us say, from the total nightmare of war to the spirit of solidarity and the reunification of Europe.
In my discussions with our partners from outside the European Union, I see that our European model is respected around the world. Let us be proud of our community method of cooperation – for the past sixty years, it has given us peace and now a united Europe.
If we believe in Europe, we have to believe in ourselves. In order to dissuade any doubts about the European Union, we have to go back to its roots. Then we will understand that peace, stability, prosperity and an open society are not given to us once and for all. The dangerous and unthinkable could happen again if we do not contain populism and do not care for our basic values of freedom and solidarity for all.
In remembering the past, let us arrange the present and let us think of the future. Our political forefathers chose the right path. Now it is up to us to shape how the 21st century will be in Europe and in the whole world. This is a battle which is worth fighting for. With colleagues like you, I am not afraid to take this battle on.
Thank you very much."@en1
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