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"This is why I welcome the call in Amendment 2 for a quick evaluation of the situation: I voted in favour of Amendment 2 to the report on the guidelines for the 2013 budget procedure, as I wholeheartedly support a single seat for Parliament, which would result in huge savings. Since I became an MEP in 2009, I have been involved in pressing for a single seat for the European Parliament and I voted in favour of us having one instead of two part-sessions in September. I actively support the Single Seat campaign led by a group of MEPs who are committed to finding a solution to this issue. At a time of economic crisis, it is astonishing that the EU continues to spend millions of euro every year maintaining two seats. Apart from the financial aspect, it would also be hugely beneficial for the environment if we had one common seat and we avoided the regular transporting of people and materials between Brussels and Strasbourg. If we do not find a solution soon, there is a risk that this will undermine confidence in the European Parliament as an institution. I say let us put a stop to the travelling circus between Strasbourg and Brussels."@en1
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