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... the position to reject ... they just elected me ...
The position to which you have just elected me is a new one.
actually, I should take office on the 1 January 2010
thee Lisbon Treaty wanted to install greater continuity
and criteria in the work of the European Council of Heads of State and Government.
The six monthly presidencies held by one country have...
the advantage of involving every one of the 27 Member States in the work of the Union.
They disadvantage was, was a lack of perspective.
It's my firm intention to ensure ...
that our work develops...
over the longterm period.
A perspective that goes beyond six months
will allow us to be better organized
where the major multi-annual dossiers are concerned, such as the financial perspectives and the Lisbon Strategy.
in European Council could help us to discuss from time to time,
been... in an informal and open way, the big questions of the European project.
i'm thinking more specifically in the economic and social agenda
and this in particular being urgent matter!
because of the of the environmental and energy challenges we face;
and of our aspirations, aspirations... we have, for greater security and justice for all our fellow citizens.
We're living through exceptionally difficult times:
the financial crisis and its dramatic impact on employment and budgets,
the climate crisis which threatens our very survival.
A period of anxiety, uncertainty the climate crisis which threatens our very survival.
A period of anxiety, uncertainty
and lack of confidence.
Yet these problems can be overcome by joint effort
in and between our countries.
2009 is also the first year of global governance, with the establishment of the G20 in the middle of the financial crisis.
The climate conference in Copenhagen... is another step towards the global management of our planet.
Our mission... our presidency... is one of hope, supported by acts and needs.