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Mr President, I should like to thank Members for their expressions of either group or individual support. This is good for European culture, for the European Union and for the future of Europe.
Mr Paasilinna asked whether we are going back to the past or forward into the future. The 1999 decision needs to be adapted to take account of the situation in the new enlarged Union. It is about culture, not so much about geography or economics. We also need to prepare for Bulgarian and Romanian accession so as not to create the additional question of whether incoming countries are included in this cooperation or given special consideration. We also need to set up mechanisms for the future relating to finance, city selection and jury criteria. We must do this to promote the European dimension and many other issues that have either already been raised or will be discussed at a later stage.
I would like to assure you that we can already see added value: Germany has 10 candidate cities and Hungary has 11. Even before a decision is made, this process is generating a lot of cultural activity and a growing awareness that culture is important and that there is a European dimension for it. I am glad that there is a high level of understanding for the decision here. We will continue to work with the rapporteur, the committee and Parliament as a whole with regard to making further improvements.
The spirit of cooperation should be rather broader. Culture should be seen as a relationship between peoples and nations and all their ancient traditions. As Mr Graça Moura and Mr Crowley mentioned, spiritual and architectural heritage and the human dimension should be taken into account. Cities should not be seen merely as hubs for transport: they are places for living and for culture.
I should like to thank Members for their positive responses and support. I am looking forward to working on further improvements in the future."@en1
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