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"Reports by Eurobarometer and other research institutes contain some worrying findings on the ideas of European citizens on Union citizenship. Of course, the economic crisis has made it more difficult to appreciate the original reasons for the Union and its advantages. It is easier to underline the negative aspects, perhaps for internal electoral reasons. The report draws up a proposal that is of particular importance at this moment in history. We do not mean to update the ambitions of Porfirio Díaz for the 21st century, but rather to spread a basic awareness of the positive values and effects attached to Union citizenship, even on a practical level and in terms of opportunities, to counter the effects of continuous underlining of the failings of European integration, real or otherwise. We cannot allow European citizenship to mean no more to our young people than a different passport queue at airports. Opportunities, freedom of movement, training, professional and cultural growth are essential today for many countries affected by double-digit youth unemployment. I therefore support this proposal, including the detailed recommendations for the organisation and coordination of events for the European Year of Citizens."@en1
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