Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-02-02-Speech-4-319-500"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-02-02"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
dcterms:Language	"hu"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20120202.31.4-319-500"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-02-02-Speech-4-320-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Tamás Deutsch2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; EMPL (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Fidesz-Magyar Polgári Szövetség-Keresztény Demokrata Néppárt (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 member; EPP (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; REGI (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 member; CONT (2012-01-19--2013-01-21)3 substitute; Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"As a former minister for youth and sport, I am convinced that sport plays a determinant role in respect of both the economy and society. Sport represents a link between EU citizens, as anyone is free to practice it regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, nationality or social situation. The economic added value of sport in the EU is extraordinary: it provides 15 million jobs (representing 5.4% of the active population) and accounts for 3.65% of European GDP. Furthermore, sport has a positive influence on Member State health care budgets as it favourably affects the health of European citizens. We must not forget about the potential role of sport in invigorating tourism either. In light of the aforesaid, I agree with the rapporteur that the economic and social role of sport must be further reinforced. It would represent a significant step in this direction if sport could become a beneficiary of the European Structural Funds. Special training courses for outstanding sportspeople who wish to pursue studies in higher education are indispensable. The fight against doping must continue unabated. Sport must be supported in education because (in addition to its numerous other positive effects) it facilitates the dismantling of social barriers and the integration of marginalised groups. Sport is an effective tool in strengthening European identity. To this end, I support the rapporteur’s proposal for the organisation of an annual ‘European Day of Sports’, the annual designation of a ‘European capital of sport’ and the creation of mobility programmes for young sportspeople where they can learn new training techniques while promoting dialogue among cultures."@en1

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