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This is indeed a historic moment, and to our new members I say, warmly welcome to our family,

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for our new Europe is born.

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Since the very beginning, the European Economic and Social Committee has worked closely with them,

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strengthening civil society and democracy, helping the transition to an enlarged Europe.

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Today, five years after the accession of ten new European Union member states, and later Bulgarian-Romania,

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the Committee's current tally of 344 members represent Europe's societal and economic realities like no other.

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This strength is crucial in order to build a united Europe. Let's hear the new members' voices.

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Solidarity

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Everyone is welcome

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Integrity

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Opportunity. Opportunity for everyone

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To become a better Europe

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Solidarity between people

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Solidarity and quality of life

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Sustainable and stable economy

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Human rights

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Peaceful coexistence

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More student housing

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More social justice

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One Europe, one voice

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A little innovation

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A lot of democracy

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We must be competitive

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Europe is not made for each other

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The European Economic and Social Committee, a key partner in the enlargement,

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a unique place to shape tomorrow's Europe.

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The European Commission