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"I voted in favour of Ms Tzavela’s report and reject the call for a moratorium. I think we should recognise the potential effects of developing the use of shale oil and gas in the European Union. Energy resources constitute a source of wealth that must be utilised and are also key for making Europe a major power in the energy field and strengthening its independence. The Member States need additional sources of energy in order to free themselves from dependence on foreign energy supply. It is therefore essential to study a variety of energy sources, including shale gas. Although this is not the only solution to our energy needs, it would bring considerable benefits. The experience of the United States could be taken as a model: there shale gas has had a notable impact, causing gas prices to fall to levels much lower than in Europe. However I believe that a cautious approach should be taken since extraction of shale gas involves possible environmental risks. We must have a clear vision of the situation, weighing up the factors for and against, and above all ensuring adequate controls."@en1
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