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"Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, this report is vital to the future of the European project, which should involve solidarity and ambitious aims, particularly in view of the budgetary crises that Member States are currently struggling with.
Taking an ultra-liberal approach, the majority of Heads of State or Government in the Council are choosing to keep slashing budgets wildly and are willing to sacrifice investment in key forward-looking policies such as those funded by the European budget. A budget freeze will dent growth, no matter what other Members might say. An increase of at least 5%, as recommended in this consensus report, is the minimum if we are to tackle the challenges and stand together.
European solidarity includes the need to finance the 2020 strategy, not least its social objectives, which include combating poverty. The report has also persuaded me that European solidarity should be strengthened by the creation of intermediate regions in order to ensure that the cohesion policy provides fair coverage for the whole of Europe.
Finally, another example is the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, which offers real solidarity for European workers. The report recognises the valuable role played by this Fund. The increase in the Multiannual Financial Framework is necessary. It should not be seen as a burden on Member States because the European budget provides added value and will, in future, include a tax on financial transactions."@en1
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