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Magnus Hertzberg
""New brooms sweep best also in Brussels""
After almost forty years as a journalist, I have extensive experience in covering issues related to Finland's relationship with the EU. I believe that Finland should be critical but constructive in its EU policy: the EU should be big on the big issues but small on the small ones. The EU should be big on peace and climate but small when it comes to micromanaging the everyday lives of its citizens.
I want to work for continued and increased military support to Ukraine so that the EU's goal of Ukraine winning the war ACTUALLY becomes a reality. Russia should be held accountable and the frozen Russian assets should be used to SUPPORT Ukraine.
It is important to stand up for DEMOCRACY and human rights. Finland and its government should also set a good example here. Otherwise, we are not really credible when we criticise how the rule of law is followed in the EU's OTHER members.
The EU should live up to the principle that forestry policy is a national matter. In this context, it is important to act as a watchdog when the Commission presents proposals that AMOUNT to a a threat to our right of self-determination.
| Name: | Magnus Hertzberg |
| Birthday: | 1957 |
| Town: | Porvoo |
| Title: | Journalist |
| Email: | magnus.r.hertzberg@gmail.com |
| Phone: | 0400514482 |
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Important political topics
SECURITY
Russia’s bestial attack on Ukraine is a threat to all Western democracy. The EU should do its utmost to help Ukraine win the war. This can only be done with a strong and united EU.
The EU’s capacity to act must be strengthened and majority voting must be used more often in security and foreign policy.
DEMOCRACY
The EU should be big on the big issues and small on the small ones. Big on issues like peace and climate change. Small when it comes to detailed regulation of citizens’ everyday lives. There must be an end to the EU’s tsunami of regulations governing our forest management. In Finland, we are better at forests than the European Commission. Forest policy should remain a national matter also in the future and attempts to expand the EU’s competence in forestry matters should be stopped… It is especially important to act as a watchdog when the Commission makes proposals that threaten our right to self-determination.
Not to mention the EU Drinking Water Directive, which could cost Finland billions annually.
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Environment and Climate Change: "The EU should increase its efforts to combat climate change, even if it means higher costs for member countries."
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Economy and Trade: "The EU should aim to create free trade agreements with more countries, even if it means competition for some domestic industries."
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Migration and Asylum Policy: "I support a common EU policy on migration and asylum that involves more shared responsibility among member countries."
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Education and Research: "The EU should increase its budget for research and development, as well as promote exchange programs for students and researchers within the union."
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Social Policy and Equality: "A stronger EU focus on social issues, such as labor rights and gender equality, is necessary."
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Nordic and Baltic Cooperation: "Deepening the Nordic and Baltic cooperation within the EU is of great importance."
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Defense and Security Policy: "The EU should take greater responsibility in defense and security policy matters, including the development of a common defense policy."
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Energy and Sustainability: "The EU should prioritize the transition to renewable energy sources, even if it may mean higher energy prices in the short term."
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Democracy and the Principles of the Rule of Law: "The EU should take stronger actions against member countries that violate the principles of the rule of law and democratic values."
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Rights of Minorities in the EU. "The EU should actively work to strengthen and protect the rights of ethnic, linguistic, and cultural minorities within the union."
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Agricultural Policy: "The EU should strengthen its support for sustainable agriculture and small-scale farmers, to promote local food production and environmentally friendly methods."
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Rural Development: "The EU should intensify its efforts to support and develop rural areas, through investments in infrastructure, access to services, and strengthening of the local economy."
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If you could give a superpower to your future political leader, what would it be?
The ability to instantly purify the environment and stop climate change.
Invisibility to reveal and combat corruption at all levels.
Time travel to correct historical mistakes and improve the future.
Infinite wisdom to make perfect decisions on all political matters.