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First of all, I share the sentiments of my fellow Members maintaining that we should show solidarity with Greece. The European Union must take a firm, united stance on this decision.
Secondly, the Schengen area is one of the EU’s biggest achievements, the principles of which must be observed and defended. In this context, I think that restoring border controls within the Schengen area is not acceptable, nor is the introduction of additional criteria for Member States which would like to join the Schengen area and fulfil the specific technical criteria.
Thirdly, I welcome the European Council’s adoption of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region. There is a long history of cooperation in the Danube region. One of the first European institutions, the European Danube Commission, was founded in 1856, with its headquarters in Galaţi, in Romania, its aim being to ensure freedom of navigation on the Danube. I call on the relevant Member States to give priority to the implementation of this strategy, thereby ensuring economic and social development for more than 120 million citizens living in this macro-region.
Finally, I call on the European Council and Member States to remove the current barriers preventing the free movement of Romanian and Bulgarian workers. Lifting these barriers means respect for the EU’s fundamental principles such as the free movement of persons and solidarity."@en1
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