Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2000-10-04-Speech-3-090"

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dcterms:Date	"2000-10-04"^^xsd:date2
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dcterms:Language	"fr"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20001004.7.3-090"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2000-10-04-Speech-3-0912
lpv:speaker	lp:Danielle Darras2
lpv:spokenAs	unknown; Parti socialiste (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities (1999-07-22--2002-01-14)3 member; Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 member; PES (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Members from the European Parliament to the Joint Parliamentary Assembly of the Agreement between the African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the European Union (ACP-EU) (1999-09-14--2002-01-14)3 substitute; EMPL (1999-07-22--2002-01-14)3
lpv:translated text	". I wish to congratulate Mr Brok on the remarkable piece of work that he has produced. His report clearly sets out the issues and the objectives of enlargement in the field of regional policy and he does so in both political as well as financial terms. I would say that this is both a forward-looking and realistic report. Enlargement with the addition of thirteen countries changes not only the geopolitical framework of the European Union, but also its structure, because the total population will increase (by 28%), but so will the number of ‘disadvantaged’ regions. We must be aware of this! The rapporteur tells us that out of the 50 regions in the candidate countries, 48 have a per capita GDP that is less than 75% of the average in the Europe of Fifteen for the period 1995-1997. The only regions to have higher levels are Prague (119%) and Bratislava (96%). This shows us once again that the disparities between rich and poor regions are also enormous in these countries, and that these disparities will not cease to exist after these countries have joined the Union. We must therefore try to ensure that the administrative structures of these countries are able effectively to absorb Structural Fund appropriations. In order for this to happen, candidate countries need aid, particularly through the PHARE programme. They must have a sound and responsible administration, staffed by men and women who are trained in Community procedures and in budgetary rules. Furthermore, the report reminds us of the need to devise new criteria for regional policy for the period 2006-2013, because once enlargement has taken place, the approach to a regional policy for 25 countries will not be the same as it was for 15! We need to devise a new strategy based on the European Spatial Development Perspective (ESDP). A global vision of Community territory would therefore seem essential for better regional development. This report forces us to face our responsibilities and that is why I voted in favour of it."@en1

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