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The President of the Republic called the European Parliament election12.03.2004
President Arnold Rüütel today at Kadriorg signed a resolution to call the European Parliament election for 13 June 2004. The Head of State on the occasion of calling the election made the following declaration:
"Today, I have signed a resolution to call the European Parliament election for 13 June of the present year.
Estonia for the first time through a democratic mechanism of decision-making will have a chance to directly influence Europe's future and by that - Estonia's future as well. Today, poised to step over the threshold of the European Union, we should ask ourselves: "Is our will continuously strong enough to take new obligations and bear responsibility for shaping the future of our continent? What is the message Estonia will take to Europe and who are our messengers?" We will give answers to these questions also by electing our Members of the European Parliament.
The importance of the upcoming election must not be underestimated. Although parliamentary groups of the European Parliament are formed on the basis of worldviews, not according to countries, our Members will simultaneously be important representatives of Estonia. I believe that Estonia will send respectable representatives to shape the future of Europe who, while preserving the common values of Europe, will have the necessary knowledge, desire and clout to defend their positions. I believe that the Members to be elected will take into consideration the mandate received from the people and be able to maintain close ties with the electors.
I call upon all my fellow citizens to raise without any hesitation in the run up to the European Parliament election issues vital to both Estonia and Europe. In order to make a well-thought-through decision, I invite you to thoroughly analyse views presented by member candidates, and to actively participate in the election."
NB! A photograph of the President's resolution is enclosed with the present statement.
Public Relations Unit of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, March 12, 2004
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