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"Given the dramatic changes in the south, it was necessary to review the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) for mutually beneficial cooperation between the EU and its partners according to the principle of ‘more for more’. I welcome the Commission’s proposal to increase ENP funding by 23% in the new multiannual financial framework. However, we must strike the right balance between the two flanks of the ENP. The Arab Spring has captured political attention all year long. The EU must support development in these countries and the development of civil society, help to restore infrastructure and encourage the processes of democracy and the rule of law in such a way as to keep open the window of opportunity for democracy. Nevertheless, the EU should play the role of sponsor of the relevant reforms, rather than that of instigator. The revolutions have given citizens a greater voice and they must feel that they are in control of the reforms. We must not abandon our eastern neighbours to chance. Many of them are fulfilling their European perspective and making progress carrying out European reforms – we must recognise and assess these efforts. Let us not forget that in the Eastern neighbourhood, many aspects relate to the EU-Russia dialogue, involving issues such as the visa waiver. Decisions must only be adopted on the basis of objective criteria and real progress."@en1
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