Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2002-11-21-Speech-4-179"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2002-11-21"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:The oil tanker 'Prestige' wrecked off the coast of Galicia2
dcterms:Language	"fr"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20021121.7.4-179"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2002-11-21-Speech-4-1802
lpv:speaker	lp:Françoise Grossetête2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; BUDG (2002-08-29--2004-07-19)3 vice-chair; EPP-ED (2002-03-08--2004-07-19)3 member; Temporary committee on foot and mouth disease (2002-01-17--2002-12-17)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Cyprus Joint Parliamentary Committee (2002-03-07--2004-04-30)3 unknown; Union pour un Mouvement Populaire (2002-11-18--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, Commissioner, the feelings that we have in the face of this tragedy are feelings of anger. Anger at its tragic consequences, and also anger because we have had enough of Europe being accused. If we had followed the Commission, if we had followed the European Parliament, we would not be in this position. We have had enough of being accused for no reason when we have adequate legislation and there is no further need to legislate. The legislation needs to be applied and that is the problem. After the sinking of the Erika, France, which then held the presidency of the European Union, and the Socialist government at the time, had made maritime safety an absolute priority. If the situation was not so tragic, one could laugh at it. You know the result! France was criticised by the European Commission for not respecting the directive on checks in ports. That is enough! We have had enough of the failings of the Member States and the Council. Indeed, the President of the French Republic, Jacques Chirac, has just asked for maritime safety to be a priority on the agenda of the next European Council meeting. I hope that no coastal Member State will fail to answer that call. We have the legislation, which is adequate, with the 'Erika II' package. It needs to be applied. We need to increase checks, ensure the integrity of those who carry out those checks and define which ports should be able to receive vessels in distress. We should also express our complete solidarity with the people of Galicia, who are going to suffer terribly in terms of fishing and tourism. Having said that, the environmental tragedy is even worse, as it cannot be repaired by just giving subsidies. Brittany is suffering and will continue to suffer for a long time in terms of its biodiversity and ecological balance, which are essential for maintaining fish resources and preserving species. What is the use of 'Natura 2000' and our protection directives if we do nothing about maritime security? Today the Council is responsible for having blocked the legislation that we adopted. Today, it is the people of the coastal States, European citizens, who are asking you, Commissioner, to be uncompromising."@en1
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