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Klub ELS-ED v EP: EU musí sledovat Lisabonskou strategii a ještě ji zefektivnit
In his speech in today's debate in the European Parliament on the preparation of the European Council of 13 and 14 March 2008, the Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Joseph Daul has welcomed the re-launching of the Lisbon strategy, while calling for even more ambitious measures to achieve its aims.
"For our Group, it is crucial to provide the Union all its opportunities in the context of globalisation, and to reform it, as proposed very actively by the European Commission since 2005, under the presidency of José-Manuel Barroso. This strategy is the best tool to face the challenges that await us: globalisation, demographic change and climate change. For each challenge, the Lisbon Strategy proposes an appropriate response ", said Chairman Daul.
Mr Daul also reiterated that it is important to fully exploit the potential of globalisation, but within a well-regulated framework.
"We will never accept unbridled free-trade. We must protect the interests of the most vulnerable and promote our social model. But we must also accept that Europe will only be competitive if its products offer an added value in terms of quality and innovation. That is why I call on Member States to invest heavily in Research and Innovation. "
"The second challenge for Europe is demographic. An ageing population will generate a deficiency in the labour force and put pressure on the social system. We must also review our immigration policy, which must serve for all of Europe, and attract skills and know-how. The proposal for a "blue card" to live and work in Europe must be developed. "
"The third and last challenge is climate change. We must implement a policy framework adapted to a practical and environmentally-friendly economy, which means respecting reduction goals of 20% for greenhouse gas emissions. But if we must lead by example, our partners must do the same. The green policy must be accompanied by a foreign trade policy which is not protectionist, but demanding, "said Joseph Daul.
"For our Group, it is crucial to provide the Union all its opportunities in the context of globalisation, and to reform it, as proposed very actively by the European Commission since 2005, under the presidency of José-Manuel Barroso. This strategy is the best tool to face the challenges that await us: globalisation, demographic change and climate change. For each challenge, the Lisbon Strategy proposes an appropriate response ", said Chairman Daul.
Mr Daul also reiterated that it is important to fully exploit the potential of globalisation, but within a well-regulated framework.
"We will never accept unbridled free-trade. We must protect the interests of the most vulnerable and promote our social model. But we must also accept that Europe will only be competitive if its products offer an added value in terms of quality and innovation. That is why I call on Member States to invest heavily in Research and Innovation. "
"The second challenge for Europe is demographic. An ageing population will generate a deficiency in the labour force and put pressure on the social system. We must also review our immigration policy, which must serve for all of Europe, and attract skills and know-how. The proposal for a "blue card" to live and work in Europe must be developed. "
"The third and last challenge is climate change. We must implement a policy framework adapted to a practical and environmentally-friendly economy, which means respecting reduction goals of 20% for greenhouse gas emissions. But if we must lead by example, our partners must do the same. The green policy must be accompanied by a foreign trade policy which is not protectionist, but demanding, "said Joseph Daul.
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