Peter Mandelson argues for economic reform in Europe
03 Jun '06
3 min read
On the fears of EU enlargement, and the evidence of the benefits enlargement has brought: "Two years after our most recent expansion, the evidence in favour of enlargement is clearly starting to speak for itself. A wave of investment, not a wave of economic migrants. A race to the top in Europe rather than social dumping. New markets not black markets".
On Europe's openness and Russia and Ukraine: "Openness in Europe has had a powerful effect in drawing in and shaping the values of its neighbours… Europe will achieve nothing by megaphone diplomacy with Russia.
Nor should we expect to preach and be listened to But Europe's growing market and values of openness will remain a powerful incentive for continued change in Russia so long as we preserve them.
We will be in no position to lecture Russia about openness if we are hiding behind national protectionism. Partnership must be built on non-discrimination, transparency and mutual benefit".
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