Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-12-14-Speech-3-250-125"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2011-12-14"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
dcterms:Language	"mt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20111214.22.3-250-125"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2011-12-14-Speech-3-250-0622
lpv:speaker	lp:Louis Grech2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (2009-09-16--2013-03-12)3 member; Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand (2009-09-16--2013-03-12)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo (2009-09-16--2013-03-12)3 substitute; Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2013-03-12)3 unknown; Partit Laburista (2009-07-14--2013-03-12)3 member; S&D (2009-07-14--2013-03-12)3 substitute; BUDG (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 vice-chair; IMCO (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3
lpv:translated text	"The clause in the Lisbon Treaty for the allocation of the 18 extra seats has taken two years to come into force – an example of the bureaucratic approach which the EU institutions are often criticised for, on the one hand, and a clear lack of initiative on the part of some Member States to push the process for conclusion as quickly as possible, on the other. A decision to amend the number of Members sitting in the various standing committees will mean that constituents from various Member States will start to enjoy a stronger and more broadly-based representation in the House – this being particularly true for smaller Member States like Malta, which has been allocated a further seat in the EP, guaranteeing a louder voice for its citizens within committees. This amelioration of the democratic aspect has come at a particularly difficult but important time for the EU, and the EP must therefore facilitate the realisation of the various economic and social reforms the Union must undergo. Our Members, within the various committees, need to work against this backdrop, be proactive and ensure that the overhaul required with regard to certain aspects of current work practice within committee is effected as soon and as smoothly as possible."@en1
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Louis Grech (S&D ),"1 "in writing."1

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