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"In the past few months, we have seen how economic imbalance threatens the survival of the euro in the euro area. At the same time, another fundamental EU project has come under threat – the Schengen visa-free regime. For the majority of Lithuanians, freedom of movement is an essential aspect of the European project and was one of the greatest privileges of our membership of the EU. This privilege was not granted to the citizens of Bulgaria and Romania and I regret that an agreement on the enlargement of the Schengen area has not been concluded with respect to these countries. Both countries have implemented SIS (Schengen Information System) systems and have guaranteed that they function properly. Concern about emigration is understandable, particularly with growing unemployment. However, the lack of unity and solidarity among EU governments on this issue is worrying. Once again, the credibility of the EU is at stake. The issue of opening borders should not distract our attention from the lack of opportunities in some Member States. Like the young people of Lithuania, Romanian and Bulgarian young people often think that going abroad will open up the best opportunities for them. I would like to stress that I fully and strongly support Bulgaria and Romania and the policy of a solidarity-based, united and non-discriminatory EU as regards its Member States."@en1
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