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"I wish to thank and congratulate the German Presidency on what it has achieved in conjunction with the Commission. Through its work it has laid the foundation for a new Treaty. I would thank and congratulate the German Presidency not only on what has been achieved but also in the light of what it will be possible to achieve in the future.
A new Treaty is not an end in itself. The need for a new Treaty has emerged from the successes of European cooperation: enlargement, which has led not only to more Member States and a stronger EU but also to more different national wills to manage; the internal market, which has given Europe a stronger economic role in the world; and political integration and foreign policy, which has given the EU greater responsibility in the world. All these developments have given rise to, and continue to increase, the need for a new Treaty.
What is now becoming possible, however, also brings home the fact that it is not the treaties that are ends in themselves, but the action that may be taken on the basis of them. It is now becoming possible to deal with three issues that, especially given the historical background that we have, are more important than others. The first issue is that of climate and the need for an energy policy whereby the EU Member States can stand shoulder to shoulder in order to safeguard integrity and security. The second issue is that of the EU’s future enlargement. The issue of enlargement is now once again emerging clearly as a topical issue which must be given further impetus by the governments of the Member States and by the Commission. It is the enlargements that have strengthened the EU and given it new tasks and that have given us a unique opportunity for peace and prosperity.
In this area, the internal market too has played a decisive role. I would therefore point out that, instead of relating only to the economy, any calling into question of free and open competition also calls into question EU-wide equal opportunities for the Member States, individuals and companies. Anyone who brings these things into question ultimately brings into question the European Union’s ability to bring people and nations together. I therefore wish to issue a clear and urgent request to the Commission, the German Presidency and future Presidencies: remove any doubt that secure, free and open competition must prevail for everyone in Europe. Competition gives rise to prosperity, freedom and new successes."@en1
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