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"Mr President, on behalf of Labour’s MEPs, I would like to congratulate Mr Juncker on his efforts in putting together his Commission team. Mr Juncker, I have to say, however, that I thought your initial decision to move medicines and medical devices to the industry portfolio was completely unacceptable. People’s health must come first, so I am delighted that you have listened to our concerns and reversed your decision.
Mr Juncker, I am sure you are aware of the magnitude of the job facing your Commission: with a Europe still struggling to create jobs and growth; a Europe still faced with the consequences of climate change; a Europe where people are turning their backs on mainstream politics in favour of the extremes. It is easy to see why many people say the EU is in crisis. This Commission has the opportunity to turn the tide – to take a different approach – so here are a few suggestions. Revise the Posting of Workers Directive and stop the exploitation of migrant workers and the undercutting of local pay and conditions. Take action to protect people from the scourge of precarious employment practices such as zero-hours contracts. Tackle excessively high energy prices across the EU. And get our young people into work.
Mr Juncker, this Commission cannot just defend the status quo. Europe is a force for good in the world but it could be so much better. It will need leadership and courage to make the change we need. That is the challenge. Mr Juncker, are you up for it?"@en1
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