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"I wish the German Presidency much success in realising its ambitious programme, which can be another great step towards the transformation of the Old Continent’s economical, social and environmental profile. Indeed, Europe has to regain its economic vitality in order to sustain growth and jobs in the long term.
We are facing enormous tasks! The internal market must be carried to completion, the competitiveness of European businesses must be strengthened, our regulatory systems must be modernised. We have to move beyond the constitutional crisis, which jeopardises faith in the future of integration. Efforts must be made to improve economic growth and employment opportunities, to strengthen Europe’s global political and economic weight, to institute a common energy policy and climate protection and to create a European zone of security and stability.
The joint fight against terrorism and organised crime cannot be put off, and we have to tackle the ever mounting flood of refugees. In addition, the menacing spectre of racism and xenophobia must prod the German Presidency to take a firm stand.
At the same time I welcome the emphasis given to the basic values that form the foundation of Europe. Let us not forget that 2007 is the Year of Equal Opportunities for All, a fundamental European value that may have been the first to be set down in the founding Treaties. The German Presidency’s motto is very pertinent here: ‘Europe can only succeed together’. All of us, together and in our own countries, have to work towards furthering equal opportunity. It is in this spirit that I announced, together with the competent Hungarian minister, the national programme of the 2007 Year of Equal Opportunities.
I hope this will be followed by numerous others, not only at European but also at national levels."@en1
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