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"The future of the European project and our competitiveness in an increasingly globalised world are closely linked to the EU’s cohesion policy. Cohesion primarily means unity, a close bond between the elements in a whole. This is precisely why the focus of the cohesion policy in the European Union – which is a unique project in the world, as is clearly highlighted in the report – must be on narrowing the disparities and taking special measures in the disadvantaged regions in Member States. The reason for this is that it is only if we are united and equal that we can be strong in the same European project. The centrifugal forces of globalisation do not offer any Member State opportunities on an individual basis. This is exactly why I too believe that the expertise from the richer regions must be used to benefit more disadvantaged regions so that, ultimately, the European cohesion policy will mean primarily a Europe which is united and strong in its diversity. Indeed, Europe’s diversity over decades should not derive from the economic and social aspect of a certain state or region, but only from its national identity and the cultural aspect of every state, region, location or European citizen."@en1
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