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"I am pleased that the vast majority of members today supported the report by the Italian MEP, Marco Scurria. Such broad political support indicates that the various political groups are well aware of the exceptional importance of volunteering to social development. Volunteering contributes to solidarity and social cohesion, to boosting civic activities, and is one of the most important forms of informal learning, as volunteers gain new knowledge and skills from the work they do. Last but not least, it is an expression of compassion for our fellow human beings – the value of which is often overlooked in the world today. Last year, which was dedicated to volunteering, also connects to this year’s European Year for Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity. I agree with Mr Scurria that volunteering and solidarity are quietly taking on the role of catalysts for the social change that we need so badly. I was also pleased to endorse the report in order to support specific measures, such as the European Skills Passport and the European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps. These and other measures will facilitate the work of 100 million European volunteers, bring further recognition of their contribution to society and attract new volunteers to their ranks."@en1
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