European Parliament
Sudre (PPE-DE ),
in writing.
(FR)
I am delighted that, as a result of efforts made by a number of EU Member States in response to the pressure brought to bear on them by this House, we can today be confident that a majority will vote in favour of the investiture of Mr Barroso’s new team on Thursday 18 November.
Another positive decision which came out of this Summit was that of providing a fresh boost to the Lisbon strategy, the aim of which is to make the Europe of 25 one of the most competitive areas in the world in future years. The European Union must demonstrate its desire to make our businesses more competitive whilst safeguarding the future of the European social and economic model.
Contrary to what the French socialists would have us believe, economic dynamism cannot be achieved by reductions in working time and increases in costs and bureaucracy; it can only be achieved by flexibility and tax incentives.
European debates on the Constitution and on Turkey’s place in Europe are front-page news in all of our countries. I can only encourage the Dutch Presidency of the Council, as well as its successors, to use their imagination.
(Explanation of vote abbreviated in accordance with Rule 163 of the Rules of Procedure)

