Mr Chairman, Honourable Members of Parliament, This year, we celebrate the 60th and 25th anniversaries of the Treaties of Rome and Maastricht. Despite the many challenges that we face as Europeans, we should never forget the significant achievements of European integration in providing peace, security and prosperity. The fact that the Treaty that gave birth to the euro was signed in this country symbolises the enduring role of the Netherlands at the forefront of this European project. I am therefore honoured to be invited to speak here at the Dutch Parliament. Today’s event offers an opportunity to provide insight ... (full story)

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