Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2006-09-07-Speech-4-041"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2006-09-07"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:European natural, architectural and cultural heritage in rural and island regions (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"el"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20060907.5.4-041"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2006-09-07-Speech-4-0422
lpv:speaker	lp:Manolis Mavrommatis2
lpv:spokenAs	vice-chair; CULT (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3 member; EPP-ED (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; PETI (2004-09-13--2007-01-14)3 unknown; Nea Dimokratia (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; DEVE (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3 member; Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, Commissioner, first I should like to thank my compatriot Nikos Sifunakis on his excellent work. Commissioner, cultural heritage is an important element in the identity and historical development of the peoples of Europe. Consequently, protecting and maintaining it is particularly important to the education of the new generation and respect for the European identity while, irrespective of its European dimension, its local dimension is a fundamental value for European citizens. We all know that the spotlights are turned towards the big cities where the most well-known monuments are to be found. Nonetheless, it is a fact that the European countryside, which accounts for 90% of European territory, is being damaged by desertion and economic stagnation. Special attention must therefore be given to protecting and promoting the natural and architectural cultural heritage of island and other rural regions of Europe, given that these areas retain a great many of their characteristics unchanged. With respect for the traditional rural space and striking a balance between the populace and the environment, all the factors which come to play in the culture sector must ensure that the cultural heritage of Europe is maintained and developed and strengthen awareness-raising among citizens as to its importance. The restoration and maintenance of forgotten monuments in the outer regions of the Member States could also contribute towards the development of rural tourism and, by extension, to boosting the population in the countryside. Finally, recognising and maintaining the common cultural heritage are an important bequest to future generations."@en1

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