EP Vice-President and member of the EPP party, Jacek Protasiewicz gives us his view of the highs and lows of the 2009-2014 Parliamentary term.

5 years in 60 seconds: Jacek Protasiewicz

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Vice-President of the European Parliament,  European People's Party.

WHAT WAS YOUR KEY MOMENT  IN THIS PARLIAMENTARY TERM?

Without a doubt, the key moment of this  term was adopting the EU 7-year budget.

Despite the crisis,  we have agreed on a budget

that will guarantee growth  in all of the EU.

WHAT WAS THE MOST  CHALLENGING MOMENT FOR YOU?

The biggest challenge of this term  was talking to 100,000 protesters

who protested against using violence  during a peaceful demonstration.

"You are Europeans and those who use  violence against you will be punished."

WHY SHOULD PEOPLE VOTE  IN THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS?

Some cities in China or South America,  such as São Paulo or Buenos Aires,

are more populous  than some European countries.

Chinese provinces are larger  than Germany, France or the UK.

To make our European voice  heard in the world,

you need to vote for the EP  and speak in one voice.

ACT. REACT. IMPACT.  EUROPEAN ELECTIONS 22-25 MAY 2014