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I voted in favour of the joint resolution because I believe that the issues of sustainable development and climate change are so important in the context of the Göteborg summit that the European Parliament must make a very clear statement.
However, there are elements of the resolution that I did not agree with. With reference to paragraphs 35 and 36, I do not believe that a military alliance which is based on the possession and threatened use of nuclear weapons can be a force for "security and stability". Secondly, I am totally opposed to the proposals for the US missile defence system – a system which would be banned under the 1972 ABM Treaty and will increase international tension. I do not agree that it should go ahead, whether or not there has been consultation with the European partners.
Despite this, there is a need for strong political leadership on sustainable development and I hope that the encouragement given to the Council to take on this role will result in progress at an international level. In addition, the decision to look at Parliament's own working methods and hold an annual debate on sustainable development are important steps forward."@en1
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