Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2001-10-24-Speech-3-115"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2001-10-24"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Council reform2
dcterms:Language	"pt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20011024.5.3-115"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2001-10-24-Speech-3-1162
lpv:speaker	lp:Manuel dos Santos2
lpv:spokenAs	member; AFCO (2001-09-06--2002-01-14)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Maghreb countries and the Arab Maghreb Union (2001-09-27--2002-01-14)3 unknown; Partido Socialista (2001-07-03--2004-07-19)3 substitute; BUDG (2001-09-03--2002-01-14)3 member; PES (2001-07-03--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, the Poos report is audacious, cautious and realistic. Audacious because it immediately proposes a set of amendments to improve the workings of the Council. Cautious because it acknowledges the viability of the amendments without needing to modify the Treaties. And realistic because it recognises that it is also becoming politically necessary to make considerable improvements to the workings of both the Commission and Parliament. The report’s proposals even consider the idea that improving the institutional workings of the Union will require major adjustments to the balance of established power which, without endangering the workings of these bodies, guarantee the full participation of all Member States. I would say, as a matter of fact, that this is the fundamental issue. The broad objectives for the European Union in economic, social and security terms and for its external representation will only be achieved in the short term if Europe as a whole, through its various public opinions, and the fifteen Member States, through their representatives in the various bodies, attach priority and urgency to improving political cohesion on the basis of fully egalitarian participation. Passivity, a lack of clear definition, division and disputes between countries, which prevent changes from taking place, help maintain the status quo, prove right those who see the European Union as nothing more than a group of merchants whose primary concern is to divide up the limited financial resources it has available in a way that is not always fair or equitable. Strengthening the institutions, improving their workings and efficiency, drafting and producing Community policies for security and for our external representation is absolutely essential, but this must be carried out by all fifteen Member States without exceptions and without cabinets. For this reason, the report warrants our support and our admiration."@en1

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