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Mr President, as I said in my first statement I cannot agree with the statement that Malta has been abandoned. The Commission has so far provided all reasonable support possible and all the programmes that can be used will continue to be used to help Malta solve the problem. But we should also be aware that centres do not solve the problem and it is most important to work with the countries where the migrant flows originate. This is our first challenge because, as long as there are conditions influencing people to move, they will move, and if it is now to Malta, perhaps next time it will be to my country or another country. So that is the main challenge.
The Commission has already promised financial aid. We will provide it quickly. There are also expert teams and the proposal will be ready for 31 May. We will continue to work on joint patrols. As regards the Dublin II package, it takes time even if the Member States agree – it was agreed four years ago. It is very important that Parliament has raised this issue and consideration will be given as to how to address the situation in the best possible way.
The principle of the Member States of reception being first is quite logical, but we know what a problem that has created for Malta. The Commission will continue to work on this issue and provide all possible support at this stage, but it is very important that the Maltese authorities also do their job because I believe that humane conditions and dignity should be considered also from the national authorities’ point of view. We expect each Member State to do its homework in this respect because the Community can provide support and consider how to find the best possible answers. Yet at the same time we expect each Member State to implement the conditions that are laid down in the European directives."@en1
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