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Tarja Halonen

The goal of the EU is to form a region of freedom, security and justice. Freedom in this connection cannot be just the freedom of the strong, but it must be combined with fraternity and equality.

Tarja Halonen

Equality

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The EU aims to create a space where people are safe and treated fairly, not just where powerful individuals have freedom. True freedom must include a sense of brotherhood and equal rights for everyone, not just advantages for the strong.

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