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If an inhabitant of Sub-Saharan Africa gets wind of the discussions that we have in the European Parliament, he must quickly realise that a good number of our issues for debate can only affect rich countries.
Indeed, when he looks at his personal situation and that of the great majority of his own, he will realise that there is a gap growing between the old continent and this developing Africa. We, however, have a message to give to him.
Since Europe, as we are continually declaring, is based on the values of humanism and solidarity, we need to put these noble sentiments into practice. We need to help those who are suffering; we have the means to do so. Medicines to start with, to put an end to the deaths of over 28 000 children under five years old who die every day from illnesses that can be treated, many of them easily.
We can also help and support the sick who are victims of AIDS with treatments that we have for patients in Europe, but which are too expensive for developing countries. Is there any greater inequality than that in the face of an illness?
We also have the financial means. How can we remain impassive when, for example, the funds that we have earmarked for development are not used and these amounts could save human lives…"@en1
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"(Explanation of the vote abbreviated in accordance with Rule 137(1) of the Rules of Procedure)"1
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