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In April 2012, the European Commission presented the draft EU budget for 2013. Subsequently, on 9 July 2012, a trilogue will be held on this topic with the Council and the Commission. The EU budget is an effective tool that plays an important role in the efforts of the Member States to overcome the current crisis. It is important to focus on three key areas: growth, employment and competitiveness. In this regard, I consider the fight against youth unemployment and support for small and medium-sized enterprises, which are the driving force of the European economy, to be crucial. At the same time, we must focus financial resources on policies and programmes that are essential for achieving the goals of the Europe 2020 strategy. We must also focus on strategic investments in the internal market and on the EU’s priorities regarding its external relations. In order to prevent and combat crime effectively, we need adequate funds.
I am equally concerned by the very small increase in funding for the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship programme. I am aware of the continuing budget constraints at national level, but I consider crime prevention, the promotion and protection of fundamental civil rights, and the fight against discrimination to be such important issues that, in my opinion, a reduction in funding for these areas would be very dangerous!"@en1
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