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"The next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) is a perfect opportunity to show European residents that the Union can achieve long-term goals, such as stimulating strong growth and internal cohesion. We must not miss such an opportunity. I am pleased that the rapporteur stresses the importance of cohesion policy for growth and employment. For Lithuanians, it is crucial that the sums earmarked for cohesion policy in the next MFF are not smaller than those in this financial period. European cohesion policy continues to play an important role in reducing significant social and economic disparities among the Member States. For instance, Lithuania’s GDP per capita remains low (when we joined the EU, it was 48% of the Union average). However, it is believed that by 2020, Lithuania’s GDP will be at least 50% greater than it was without cohesion policy assistance.
Lithuania’s goal of improving transport infrastructure and accessibility (23% of the entire allocation of Structural Fund money), enhancing its R&D capacity (22%), and supporting business creation, depends on cohesion policy. Dwindling cohesion policy funds will continue to crush our economy. We must not allow this to happen. Trust in the EU will only return when our citizens are convinced that the Union serves their values and interests."@en1
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