Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2005-06-22-Speech-3-095"
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"Mr President, the European project is currently characterised by uncertainties and concerns, yet this is also a time that encourages us to look to the future. By dint of the fact that Europe has become ambitious, it takes stock and asks itself fundamental questions.
The ambition was to create an inclusive, integrated justice system, characterised by human dignity and capable of setting an example to the world. Europe drew up a Constitutional Treaty that enabled it to break free of the confines of offices and to go out onto the streets. The debate on the European Constitution has, undeniably, seen the greatest democratisation in Europe’s history.
Europe is seeking a public domain characterised by transparency and trust.
Ultimately, there can be no turning back on this odyssey; Europe is duty bound not to abandon this ambition of political sharing. Furthermore, Europe must not think solely on its own. Without an integrated Europe there is no European model and without a European model we cannot set an example of human dignity around the world.
It is only through political integration that decision-making can be effective, that our system of values can be placed on firm foundations and that Europe can speak with one voice.
Parliament must be proactive and visible in the times ahead; it must work in a network with the national parliaments; political parties, local authorities and citizens’ groups must play their part; and the media must also become involved.
In this regard, the European institutions have a responsibility that they must fulfil unflinchingly, given that the European debate is not merely a sum of national debates. The Constitution fits into this process of searching for consensus in an open and fragmented reality. Through the Constitution we have a duty to raise awareness of our shared interest.
Accordingly, there are themes that must be addressed: the enlargement and governance; the EU’s financial model; the decision-making process and subsidiarity; integration and social, economic and political pluralism; the Constitution as a driving force or the Constitution as a framework.
Paths are made by walking."@en1
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