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"I voted for this report because defence is a public good that affects the security of all European citizens, and all Member States need to contribute in a spirit of cooperation, joint sharing of responsibilities and cost-effectiveness.
Due to the financial crisis, unprecedented cuts have been made to defence budgets in most Member States, which may have a negative impact on the EU’s capabilities for peacekeeping, preventing conflicts and consolidating international security. This is why I believe that a reinforced European defence capability will enhance the EU’s strategic autonomy and make an important contribution to collective security in the context of NATO and other partnerships. At the same time, I think that the economic crisis we are currently facing can be used as an opportunity for the integration of EU defence policies since it can provide the impetus required to create and implement ambitious reforms.
I therefore support the call for the development of EU defence policies, leading to sound research and technological and industrial cooperation among Member States, with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness and resilience of the defence industry."@en1
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