Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2004-10-14-Speech-4-093"
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The draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe should be made known not only to legal experts, but also to all European citizens, regardless of their position on the matter. It is clear that the best way to involve the general public in the process will be to hold referendums that will foster campaigns explaining the issues in a fair and balanced way.
I should like to point out, however, that there will be no European dimension to this process if we choose to disregard the peculiar national characteristics of each Member State. I also strongly believe that we must all show confidence in democracy and in the sovereign will of the people, and must dispel any damaging atmosphere of alarmism and bullying; the absurd propaganda of a ‘
’ in the event of any setback distorts the debate, brings us into conflict on the crucial issue and does grave damage to any serious discussion on European integration.
Given the very low turnout in the European elections, the only real tragedy would be if the general public were once again alienated or if the campaigns run by the European institutions were to spread and exacerbate the democratic deficit in Europe, which we all condemn, rather than alleviate it.
The rejection of Amendments Nos 3 and 13, which were only calling for freedom and equality in the debate, lead one to fear the worst. I therefore voted against the resolution."@en1
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