Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2007-02-13-Speech-2-031"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2007-02-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Inaugural address by the President of the European Parliament2
dcterms:Language	"hu"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20070213.3.2-031"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2007-02-13-Speech-2-3522
lpv:speaker	lp:Katalin Lévai2
lpv:spokenAs	member; JURI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; PES (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation for relations with Switzerland, Iceland and Norway and to the European Economic Area (EEA) Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with Israel (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 substitute; Temporary Committee on the alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transport and illegal detention of prisoners (2006-01-19--2007-02-14)3 substitute; LIBE (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Magyar Szocialista Párt (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"I greatly welcome the remarks of both President Poettering and Chancellor Merkel. Quoting Robert Schuman, we can say: ‘the story of European integration is fundamentally a success story’. A failure of the constitutional process would put at risk the continuation of this success story. If we do not succeed in creating a more efficient and more democratic Union, one that is closer to the citizens, this would seriously affect the success of the Lisbon Strategy, the creation of a more competitive Europe that nonetheless preserves its social values. I consider an important element of this to be the creation of a more transparent, more unified legislation, which can promote the development of small and medium-sized enterprises at the European level, and thereby help create jobs as well. Increasing competitiveness is also indispensable in order for Europe not to be forced to play the role of ‘economic giant – political dwarf’ in world politics. Today it may be more important than ever for European values, human rights, democracy, the rule of law and equal opportunities to be represented globally. This is especially true in the year of equal opportunities, when both at European and at national levels we must make efforts to help those who suffer disadvantages. While welcoming the importance given to the integration of migrants, I would like to add with regard to their situation: we should not forget the largest and perhaps more disadvantaged minority in Europe, the Roma. In this regard as well, we need to tear down the imaginary economic and social Berlin Wall. I would note especially the protection of women and children, who are the most vulnerable and suffer from a dual discrimination. With regard to the rule of law, I wish to recall that the Union is fundamentally based on legal principles, and its functioning presupposes that every citizen respects its laws. Members of the European Parliament must lead the way in respecting our laws – otherwise we shall set a bad example to all of Europe’s citizens."@en1

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