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"I am convinced that the introduction of the euro and the creation of the Eurozone is one of the best and most convincing demonstrations of the viability of the European Union. The European Union has become stronger, more stable, and internally more open. However, we must get used to the fact that for various reasons our citizens do not always react positively to new things, particularly if they do not bring clear positive benefits in the short term.
It is said that good things grow of their own accord. In my opinion, this will also be true of the euro in the historical perspective. The older and middle generations may indeed yearn wistfully for the old currencies, but the younger generation will regard the euro as their currency. In the same way the younger generation will no longer be affected by the various prejudices resulting from the decades of a divided Europe.
A stable and reliable euro will undoubtedly be both a condition for, as well as a reflection of, the fact that both the European Central Bank as well as individual Member States are conducting a responsible policy. However, an objective judgment is necessary. The European Parliament should not waffle on and delay amendments that have been duly passed on the first reading, which was what happened at the June plenary session, when discussing mechanisms for more effective control over the budget deficits."@en1
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