 The fact that we are not only geographically speaking a core element of Europe, but that we can also become a very strong part of Europe thanks to multilingualism is a significant opportunity. I am firmly convinced that the future of Europe lies in the European regions and in this sense we have to present ourselves alongside our partners as a European core region. This represents a significant opportunity as well as a personal opportunity for everybody growing up in the Tsarland. We are able to present ourselves even stronger as an associate in Germany to whom can be appealed to in order to succeed on the German market or even beyond. I believe that in so doing we will be able to further promote the Tsarland. The French strategy of the Tsarland has been appraised very well in France. I have seen much approval, real approval, even enthusiasm for this mutual vision. The France strategy is a significant opportunity for further development of the Tsarland as well as our partners in the border region that also represents an important impulse for the German-French relations. If we succeeded in becoming a gateway to France and if every German entrepreneur interested in France were to handle the whole thing through us, then we would definitely have a tremendous opportunity. People who have facilitated themselves not only with their own home country but also with neighboring countries and cultures have access to more opportunities in the Europe of today and tomorrow. And with regards to this, the Tsarland is particularly well positioned. One of the prerequisites for success with regards to the implementation of the France strategy is multilingualism. That means we will have to take responsibility in ensuring that the French language in schools and kindergartens is better accepted without neglecting the English language. I have worked within the framework of French-German relations for almost 20 years and everything being done in order to promote togetherness is very positive and I think it is brilliant that the Tsarland has adopted such a position. It would be extremely desirable to uphold the position of the region, also beyond the border as an attractive place to study, to keep young people in as well as to attract them to the region. In my opinion, the conclusion we should draw from the France strategy is to inform Berlin about the geographical situation of the Tsarland as well as the relations to Lorraine. Secondly, we have to commit ourselves, supported by the government in Paris, to putting the necessary measures into place in Lorraine by emphasizing the fact that we are indeed an extraordinary region. Multilingualism is always an advantage, not only for the Tsarland but also for each and every individual. In France, this project has been received in a completely positive manner. We are ready to react to the political impulse given by the Minister-President of the Tsarland.