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"The economic crisis has been aggravating the social inequalities in the EU. At the end of 2008, almost 17% of the European population – that is, 85 million people – were living below the poverty line. The effects of the crisis, namely increased unemployment and fewer job opportunities, have been leaving many people in a difficult situation. It is essential for Europe to involve itself in promoting a more inclusive society using poverty-eradication measures. 2010 is the ‘European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion’, and one of the Europe 2020 strategy’s objectives is reducing the number of people at risk of poverty by 20 million. The truth is that the level of poverty does not just affect social cohesion, but also the economy.
Therefore, and taking into account Parliament’s commitment to participate in the fight against poverty and social exclusion, I believe the minimum income scheme based on 60% of median income in the Member State concerned is an important contribution to economic and social cohesion. I voted in favour for the above reasons, and because I believe that the report highlights the need for concrete action towards more effective social and economic cohesion that respects subsidiarity."@en1
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