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"Mr President, we have received a document describing European policy in the area of security, which is the most difficult policy for any country or international organisation to tackle. This document will constitute a basis or a point of reference when it comes to establishing how best to consolidate the policies of Member States, and to ensure that foreign policy is more effective. We would do well to remember that the costliest way of conducting foreign policy is not to have one. The Union is failing to take advantage of the opportunities open to it in many areas, precisely because it lacks policies. Allow me to mention another plain truism, and now I am addressing in particular those who have been pontificating on militarisation in the House for some time. Defence capacity is a
of an effective policy. Military capacity is essential. We would also do well to remember that the principles drafted concerning the safeguarding of our security in the broadest sense can constitute an excellent starting point for dialogue with our American partner, and a basis for the creation of a new kind of transatlantic relationship. On the one side there would be the United States, uncertain as to the difference between leadership and hegemony, and on the other the European Union which is just starting to develop its role in this particular area. We shall need to bring patience and creativity to this process, but expertise will also be required. In this connection, I believe that Mr Kuhne’s report represents a good commitment for all the European institutions, helping them to consider European security. In addition, it is significant that Mr Kuhne’s report is being debated at the same time as the annual report on the European Union’s foreign policy. This represents good input and a fine contribution by Parliament, helping to ensure that we can at long last speak of a real European policy rather than a virtual one."@en1
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