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"Mr President, I welcome the civil movements in Tunisia and Egypt that have successfully toppled two dictatorial regimes which had become entrenched over several decades. On top of concerns for the future of the Arab world, on whose stability the balance of global order is dependent, we must add a more serious concern about the welfare of citizens both inside and outside the European Union.
From the outset of the economic crisis, the priorities have been to save the financial and banking system and balance the state budget. However, here we have a situation where the burden of recession is causing unpredictable effects with a major geopolitical impact. In Tunisia and Egypt, the rise in food prices and unemployment increased the exasperation caused by the dictatorial regimes. The lack of prospects and the increasingly oppressive current climate are also having an impact on the mood of citizens in some Member States, especially in the eastern and southern regions of the European Union. I believe it is time for more attention to be focused on people’s living standards. Otherwise, we risk seeing unexpected displays of discontent by a population which is permanently being asked to make sacrifices."@en1
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