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"Mr President, I too would like to refer first to aspects of research and development that can be the driving forces generating value for businesses. I agree with Mr Linkohr that it would be useful to open a debate on Mr Lange’s contribution. Unfortunately this is not possible.
I should like to present one example. If Europe eventually takes the decision to actively support and promote clean technology, research and development in that field will become an obvious source of employment and investment in the Union. One of the major challenges currently facing the international community concerns implementing the Kyoto Protocol and meeting its objectives. This has generated heated debate between the industrial world and the administration. In my view, widespread application of cleaner technology is one solution, precisely because it would facilitate the reduction of polluting emissions. The competitive and dynamic Europe we are all hoping for is unlikely to emerge without investment in such technology.
My second and last point is a corollary of the first. It is absolutely vital to be far more active in promoting the efficient use of natural resources. The reason is, quite simply, that decoupling economic growth and the increased use of resources is a
for ensuring the continuity of sustainable growth. It is also crucial to the creation of a knowledge-based Europe. Such a Europe would be a world leader in terms of competitiveness and full employment. It is the Europe we are all striving for."@en1
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