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"Mr President, the turn-out at the elections in June illustrated that Europe’s citizens are still too far removed from the European Union. Strangely enough, many still fail to learn any lessons from this. The greatest enlargement of the Union is pending, but with this report, Parliament is further progressing towards reinforced integration in Europe. Nobody has given me any arguments as to why a stronger Europe should involve its citizens more in policy.
This report should turn the IGC into a success, but it overlooks the notions which are fundamental to Europe’s future. A thorough discussion regarding subsidiarity is urgently needed. This is why we have resubmitted the amendment on this topic. Only the clear demarcation of the Union’s tasks is a basis for a correct distribution of power. The policy should be drafted as closely to Europe’s citizens as possible.
We welcome a broad IGC agenda, although it is difficult to tie up the loose ends of Amsterdam. The right of veto for matters which affect national sovereignty remains necessary. We find it unacceptable that enlargement would be postponed because the Union has not put its own house in order. This enlargement is the very reason why a dynamic approach should be adopted.
We do not deem it necessary for there to be a proposal from the Commission for the IGC agenda; they have more than enough to deal with. Following consultation with the Commission, it is up to the Council to draft this agenda and to make its own preparations."@en1
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