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"I completely agree with the honourable Members who have spoken before me, that although we cannot talk about a pandemic yet, we must take the threat seriously. However, the threat posed by hysteria about a so far nonexistent virus is at least of the same magnitude. According to expert estimates, poultry consumption in Hungary has fallen by at least 40%, to an extent that may actually bankrupt this sector. This has occurred in spite of the fact that Hungarian scientists had prepared and successfully tested the vaccine against the current H5N1 virus. In order to avoid hysteria and panic, our most important tasks are to introduce prevention measures effective at Member State level, to make comprehensive and cautious plans, and to act in a determined, considered and coordinated manner in the event of an epidemic. In the spirit of a responsible attitude towards European citizens, the European Union must assume a high degree of solidarity. The coordination of vaccine production capacities and the consolidation of vaccine distribution principles would give citizens of countries with no vaccine production capacity equal opportunities for obtaining the vaccine. Let us not forget that among the 10 new Member States, Hungary is the only country with a vaccine production facility. Therefore it is important that all assistance is given to the country where the first outbreak of the epidemic occurs, even if this country is outside of the European Union, and that action is not hindered by short-sighted national priorities. There is a saying in my country – a friend in need is a friend indeed. I hope we will succeed in avoiding the need, but if we do not, my wish is that the concept of ‘friendship and cooperation between nations’, one of the basic ideals of the European Union, may prove viable when put to test. I would like to express my gratitude to both rapporteurs for tabling this important issue that does not affect the citizens of Europe only."@en1
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