European Commission, Statement, Brussels, 26 May 2014:
The President of the European
Commission, José Manuel Barroso has made the following statement on the
outcome of the 2014 European Parliament elections:
"Citizens across the European
Union have exercised their democratic right and made their voice count
in the European Parliament elections. I thank all those who have voted.
The outcomes differ
significantly between Member States.
These differences reflect our
Union's mix of a pan-European political debate with specific national
agendas. As a consequence, all political leaders at national and
European level must reflect on their responsibilities following this
election.
When assessing the results, the
fact that this election follows the biggest financial, economic and
ultimately social crisis in decades must be kept in mind. It is
extremely important that the political forces that led and supported the
essential steps in the Union's joint crisis response, notably the
political forces represented in the European Commission, have overall
won once again. They are indeed those with the biggest representation in
the new European Parliament. Results show that a very solid and
workable majority in the European Parliament is possible. These
political forces do not agree on each and every policy detail, but they
share a fundamental consensus for Europe that should now be reinforced.
Conditions are there for a solid
support for a European Union that remains united and open whilst
seeking to be stronger. Standing together as Europeans is indispensable
for Europe to shape a global order where we can defend our values and
interests. This is the moment to come together and to define the Union's
way forward. The concerns of those who voted in protest or did not vote
are best addressed through decisive political action for growth and
jobs, and through a truly democratic debate.
I am confident that the
overwhelming majority of the Members of the European Parliament elected
today will meet this challenge and seize this unique opportunity to
deliver tangible benefits for the European citizens. It is now of the
essence to have a clear understanding on political priorities for the
next political cycle, so that a proper institutional transition
according to the treaty rules demonstrates the Union's capacity to act. I
expect the results of this election to be respected in the decisions
taken by all the European institutions, namely the European Council and
the European Parliament".
[europa.eu]
26/5/14
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