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"en.20111117.17.4-234-000"2
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"European coastal regions are important to Europe’s wellbeing and prosperity. They are European trade routes, climatic regulators, sources of food, energy and resources and are favourite places for living and recreation. Our technology and knowledge allow us to derive even more capital from the sea, with growing numbers of people visiting the European coastal areas to benefit from this capital, but, at the same time, the cumulative effect of these activities has led to imbalances in the use of the marine environment on which everything else depends and resulted in deterioration in its quality. In view of the speed of globalisation and climate change, Europe has to respond promptly to this situation.
The Commission proposes the integration of maritime policy which will strengthen Europe’s ability to face the problems of globalisation and competitiveness, climate change, marine pollution, safety and protection at sea, energy security and sustainability. In order for it to be effective, I believe we will need to rely on high levels of marine research, technology and innovation. The main problem areas which the draft report addresses are better clarification of the objectives of the programme, a clear position on its financing and more involvement of legislators in further decision making. The foundations of an integrated maritime policy have already been laid. Our aim should be to continue to support it over the years 2011-2013."@en1
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