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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-06-12"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
dcterms:Language	"lt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20120612.15.2-312-500"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-06-12-Speech-2-313-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Juozas Imbrasas2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; REGI (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Armenia, EU-Azerbaijan and EU-Georgia Parliamentary Cooperation Committees (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 member; EFD (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; TRAN (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the Korean Peninsula (2012-02-15--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation for relations with the countries of Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Partija Tvarka ir teisingumas (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"I voted in favour because today, energy has become a strong weapon of foreign policy. Given its importance for our everyday lives, energy should principally be a commodity and not used as a foreign policy tool. The EU should also take into account all aspects concerning our security of energy supply. Europe is a major purchaser of energy on global energy markets. While this can be seen as a weakness, it can also be one of our strengths: we are the biggest importer, and if we used this in a coordinated manner at EU level, and took a firm, common negotiating position with third countries, we would nearly always be in a good bargaining position and could exert our power as a strong market player. When defining European energy policy, we should focus on finding a common approach, extending our sphere of influence beyond Europe’s borders, particularly in the field of energy market rules. There is a need for a well-functioning internal market that can create more competition among our external partners. We should be promoting regulatory convergence with our neighbours. Ensuring reliable and cost-competitive access to global energy supplies is fundamental to supporting Europe’s competitiveness and security in light of the EU’s existing policy objectives set by the 20-20-20 package and the long-term commitment to decarbonisation of our economy by 2050. A coherent and coordinated approach by Member States, the Commission and the Council will allow for effective promotion of the EU’s energy objectives externally and will result in an improved negotiating position vis-à-vis third countries."@en1

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