We must have more respect for the principles of subsidiarity.

I would just like to emphasise one small point: respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

Respect for the principle of subsidiarity would be a first step, but that does not feature in the report.

We only want effectiveness, democracy, transparency and respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

The basic prerequisite of the common agricultural policy is a respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

Bearing in mind respect for the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, this report presents proposals which I regard as important.

The democratic structure of the new Europe requires the trust of its citizens and respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

However, in respect for the principle of subsidiarity, the directive stipulates that the Member States themselves should introduce sanctions.

We also note the request for the provision of information concerning respect for the principle of subsidiarity and the financial consequences.

Moreover, it is important to bear in mind the different national characteristics and the protection that is offered, with due respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

I applaud greater involvement of the national parliaments, in particular in monitoring respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

You know that my group is very concerned about the full preservation of national sovereignties and a very strict respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

We must support the mobility of young people and motivate their efforts of solidarity, while always maintaining respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

It is also done with respect for the principle of subsidiarity, as Member States are free to provide for access to justice for a larger public.

The first of these is the drive towards standardisation, or harmonisation, and the second is the desire to ensure respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

I repeat, however, that a lot of our requests have been sacrificed because of our absolute respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

The Committee's right to recourse to the Court of Justice deserves consideration, if necessary, in order to defend respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

In the same spirit, here too, we would also like to think more proactively about improving our regulation system, out of respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

Airports must also make considerable investments spread out over several years and a coherent approach will require greater flexibility and respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

These studies must guide the choices and reflection of national parliaments, who, from now on, are the guardians of the respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

Finally, I would like to thank Mr Cercas and Mr Silva Peneda, who have tried to incorporate respect for the principle of subsidiarity into this document.

As I feel that the text is too intrusive and fails to show sufficient respect for the principle of subsidiarity, however, I was unable to support it overall in the final vote.

There are, in fact, differences linked to culture, to welfare and to social security systems that must be taken into due consideration, and also by virtue of respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

The Constitutional Treaty cleared away any fear or suspicion of a swing towards a centralised superstate by more clearly enshrining the distribution of powers and guaranteeing respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

And finally, Mr President, the aim of cooperation with regional and local authorities must be to ensure that energy policy guarantees efficiency, decentralization and, of course, respect for the principle of subsidiarity.