Zofija Mazej Kukovič (PPE). – (SL) Mr President, the report and the Commission’s proposal come at the right time, at this time of crisis when good innovative solutions are in demand.

In everyday life we are aware of minor changes, such as in car equipment and the mandatory breathalyser, socket connections with a compulsory converter and in information technology. The report clearly shows that the single market is moving towards real solutions.

Thanks go to the rapporteur, who based her findings on real life. When barriers fall, the dividing walls are lower as well. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, will have more opportunities to connect. Connected through innovative ideas and products, they will be more competitive globally, in a world where many people just want the same standard of living and environment as we have in Europe.

It is time for us to devote less energy to competing with each other within Europe. It is time for us to take up a strong common position with regard to economic competition outside Europe. We will win with greater unity of the single market.