” “"Now, the time has come for Europe to use its weight and its determination on the world scene. To promote the spreading of freedom and the constitutional state. To fight against poverty, especially in Africa". José Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission, who is in Rome for the official celebrations of the fiftieth anniversary of the EEC Treaty, repeated from the floor of the Italian Senate his message for the revival of the EU integration process. "This is the challenge for the Europe of the twenty-first century he stated . We have created a new, better European political order. Now, we have to make use of this experience to create a new, better global order. It is a noble ambition that will inspire the European personalities of the future and will do honour to the great Europeans of the past". The head of the Executive recalled the historical signing of the EEC Treaties, then reflected on the ‘here and now’: "We need to inspire the European citizens with a vision for the next fifty years. We must convince them that the EU is the best response to the challenges of the twenty-first century, such as globalisation, sustainable growth and competitiveness, political solidarity, energy supplies, climate change and security".” “
