We know all to well that the present Traties are inadequate and that the Union will need a better and diferent structure in future , a more constitutional structure which clearly distinguishes the powers of the Member States and those of the Union 
These are , first and foreost , messages of concern at the economic and social problems that we are experiencing , in spite of a period of sustained growth stemming from years of efforts by all our fellow citizens 
The current situation , which is intolerable , particularly for many indepenent haulage firms and for agriculture , does in any case need to be iproved .
An agreement on procedures in itself is a good thing , but we must make sure that the system cannot be used as a political weapon .
They too now have a clear idea of the rights which they have to respect .
I agree with him on the need to guard against a return to intergovernmental methods , which some find appealing .
There are many of us who want a feeration of nation states , which means that each state must find the position that best suits it .
The rapporteurs have already stressed the quality of the debate and the need to progress further , and I can oly agree with them .
In reply , I would say that , before making a speech , one must identify all the major factors at work , famliarise oneself with tem and weigh them up , for political discourse must always be realistic , respond to the real weight of the foces at work and relate to the aims we all set ourselves .
I woud like us to use closer cooperation to genrate fresh potential for Europe .
The vote will take place today at 12.30 p.m .
The Commision cannot accpt Amendment No 12 .
I will vote to approve the draft regulation .
Indeed , the reports of the European Court of Auditors continually comment on understating of this type , from Greece to Portugal .