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"Large-scale demographic change has been under way for several decades and is having far-reaching consequences for the structure of society and a massive impact on the economy. The trend towards an ageing population is not as pronounced in the new Member States in Eastern Europe as it is in the old EU Member States. Demographic change is certain to bring about decisive changes in the political, social, societal and economic situation in Europe. The abandonment of whole areas of land highlights the threats to which rural regions will be exposed in future if we cannot put a stop to the migration of younger people. Initial investigations into the costs and benefits of immigration should by now have made it clear that mass migration is not an appropriate response to demographic change.
Massive cuts in the infrastructure in rural regions under the guise of deregulating the postal and railway systems, together with school closures, are further accelerating the migration trend. As long as the basic infrastructure is being cut back, structural subsidies will not be able to reverse the trend. Therefore, I cannot vote in favour of the report."@en1
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