Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-09-02-Speech-2-170"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-09-02"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Coordination of social security systems2
dcterms:Language	"es"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20030902.7.2-170"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-09-02-Speech-2-1712
lpv:speaker	lp:Juan Ojeda Sanz2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Delegation for relations with the countries of south-east Europe (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 member; EPP-ED (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 substitute; PECH (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Partido Popular (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Madam President, I should first like to explain that I am speaking on behalf of my colleague Mr Manuel Pérez Álvarez, who has been unable to reach the House as yet. I must congratulate the rapporteur on her report. In our view, the principle of free movement of persons between Member States is as important as the principles like the free movement of goods or of services. It could even be deemed more important than the latter. The free movement of persons differs from the other principles referred to in that it may be restricted, prevented or subject to conditions if the right to social security of persons moving within the European Union are not respected. Article 34 in Chapter IV of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, entitled Solidarity, lays down clearly the right to protection in a range of cases. These include maternity, illness, industrial accidents, dependency, old age and loss of employment, in accordance with Community law and national laws and practices. Article 34 also lays down that everyone residing or moving legally within the European Union is entitled to social security benefits and social advantages in accordance with Community law and national laws and practices. We see the guiding principles of the regulation as being equality of treatment for citizens of other states and for national workers, regardless of whether the workers are self-employed or not, aggregating contribution periods in various countries if necessary, banning multiple payments and allowing social security to be transferred to other countries. This is what will promote freedom of movement and family reunification. It follows that we believe the proposed regulation should be welcomed. It will facilitate more widespread support and simplify earlier provisions. In addition, it is not intended as a replacement for national legislation. Rather, it aims to coordinate national systems in order to provide a better service and improve the support available to the citizens of Europe."@en1

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