State of the Union Address 2010
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You can trust the European Union to do what it takes to secure your future
In his State of the Union Address 2010, President Barroso set out his strategic programme for the Union for the next year. "My message to each and every European is that you can trust the European Union to do what it takes to secure your future." The President also assured that the economic outlook today is better than one year ago. "But our work is not finished. We must accelerate our reform agenda," he added.
Letter by President Barroso to the Members of the European Parliament