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"The accession of Bulgaria is really important for us, but it is more important for the women living there. This country has done some progress in the issue recently. Most of acquis in the area of equal opportunities have already been transposed, and the principals of non-discrimination and equal opportunities have a good juridical and a progressing institutional background.
But there are still some problems. First of all, although these rules were introduced, their implementing and execution are lagging behind. A lot needs to be done in this issue.
Bulgaria is a country of origin and transit of trafficking in human beings especially of women and children for the purpose of sexual exploitation. This must not be further tolerated.
Women's representation in the political and public life is disappointingly low. They constitute only 25% of the government, 28% of the national parliament and 7% of regional governors.
That's why I call on the European Commission to prioritise these issues just after this debate, and hold a strong control of the country. I am really convinced that the EU-membership of the country will bring progress to these issues. That's why I will vote yes, and I am asking you to do so."@en1
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