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State of the Union (continuation of debate)
Europe needs to become more resilient. This has been clearly demonstrated by the past challenges: from the debt crisis, to the migration crisis, to the unmanaged and very challenging climate crisis or pandemic. Now is the time to actively face future challenges and take the necessary steps. In several situations where quick action was required, the European Union acted sluggishly and immobilely. The aim must therefore be to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy at all levels in order to be able to react quickly to new challenges. Particular attention must be paid to the fight against illegal migration. We must actively fight the smuggling movements and close the illegal escape routes. At the same time, it is important to provide assistance on the ground in crisis regions. To this end, we as the European Parliament must send a strong signal and carry out many of the tasks mentioned as quickly as possible.