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"Madam President, I should like to highlight a number of issues.
First, I agree with the rapporteur that investment in pre-school education brings the most rewards, because that is when the best results are obtained. It is also important to support modernisation of universities, to emphasise the need for equal access to higher education and to increase its competitiveness.
Second, equal access to education leads to many positive outcomes. It has a bearing on social development, economic growth, increased innovation, the development of human potential and new technologies, and also on reducing unemployment.
Third, although the return on investment in education only makes itself felt after a lengthy period and requires long-term planning, we should remember that such investment is vital.
Fourth, I agree with the view that it is essential to link policies on vocational training and education with employment policy, economic policy and social integration.
Fifth, we need to invest in our young people, because the younger generation represents the future of the European Union. It is very important to prevent children from dropping out of school early.
Sixth, we are confronted by a demographic problem; namely that Europe's population is ageing. That is why we must promote lifelong learning for adults.
And finally, education, education, education."@en1
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