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"I welcome the fact that Parliament has given a new indication confirming the special role that cross-border voluntary activities have at EU level. Apart from acting as a catalyst for creating a common civic spirit, the data featuring in the report indicates that volunteering can contribute up to 5% of GDP. Bearing in mind that around 100 million Europeans are involved in this kind of activity, a more effective regulatory framework is required in the EU. Based on the excellent measures presented by this report, I think that it is extremely useful to create an EU portal with a section devoted to cross-border volunteering, not to mention set up a European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps which will select and train people to intervene in the event of natural disasters. Last but not least, introducing a European Skills Passport which is valid for every Member State will offer due recognition for professional qualifications and the skills acquired through volunteering. In addition to the specific benefits volunteering brings, reflected in social cohesion, as a driver for inclusion and a pool of human resources, this activity also has a symbolic role for the EU: it helps mould European citizenship and a common identity."@en1
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