Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2005-04-28-Speech-4-059"
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"Mr President, only a few short years ago most of the countries that joined the EU in 2004 were trapped in a different political system. We differed from the rest of Europe in nearly every respect and had very little in common with it, other than being located on the same continent. Even that was not always seen in a positive light. Today we are debating details of our life together, the removal of barriers, and overcoming difficulties. Mrs Handzlik’s excellent report identifies the problems faced by all the Member States, and ways of overcoming them. I should like to thank the rapporteur for her efforts and for all the work she has put into drafting the report. It is to be hoped that all 24 points will be implemented as quickly as possible. Many successes have been recorded, but the bitter words uttered in the course of various debates, such as the debates on discrimination in the internal market or on the methods of reciprocity suggest that much still remains to be done. Nothing is perfect, and there is always room for improvement. It is also important to be aware that even the best of provisions are not an instant solution to problems. Member States need to make the necessary efforts to implement provisions if they are to be effective. The record on this varies considerably. Attempts to circumvent directives or to burden the European Union with decisions detrimental to the interests of consumers are an everyday occurrence. Sometimes we seem to be acting as if we had forgotten where we are heading and what the Constitutional Treaty states."@en1
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