Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-11-15-Speech-2-434-436"
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"I voted in favour of the report by Mr Daerden, which puts the spotlight on a very concerning aspect of the current economic crisis. Indeed, recent years have seen an increasing number of EU citizens in economic difficulties. There are more than 80 million people at risk of poverty, including 20 million children. Despite Europe’s robust efforts, poverty and social exclusion have increased markedly, which obviously affects the most vulnerable sections of society. That is why I voted in favour of this report.
While we are aware that the fight against poverty is essentially the responsibility of Member States, there is, however, no doubt that the EU ought to play an active and more inclusive role in raising awareness, coordination and funding, since reducing poverty is a driving factor behind growth. Within the context of the EU 2020 strategy, which aims to lift 20 million EU citizens from economic difficulty, we need to provide integrated solutions that involve all institutions, from Europe to the individual countries and regions, promoting innovation, optimising the use of European funds and more effective social protection. The most vulnerable sections of society need to be put at the heart of the European project in order to ensure sustainable growth."@en1
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