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I voted in favour of this proposal to extend the regulation in question.
I share the rapporteur’s assessment of the European Commission proposal. In particular, I welcome the idea of extending the regulation to local organisations in developing countries, such as cultural organisations, political foundations, media associations, consumers’ organisations, universities or even municipal authorities. These are what we call society’s ‘lifeblood’ and they must consequently be the main architects of the development process in their countries, regions, towns and villages. To this end and in line with its historical commitments, the EU must promote and support this form of decentralised cooperation.
Perhaps we should also consider a gradual increase in this form of cooperation, which, if its implementation is subject to rigorous quality control, could become a preferred form of cooperation and development aid.
I deplore the bigotry demonstrated by some of those on the left in demanding that the word ‘churches’ be replaced by ‘philosophical or religious organisations’, which, in the context of the current debates on the text of the Treaty, is by no means a neutral phrase. I therefore voted in favour of Amendment No 10, which rectifies this point, and I welcome the fact that it was adopted in plenary with a broad majority."@en1
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