Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2006-06-13-Speech-2-167"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2006-06-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Pandemic influenza preparedness and response planning in the European Community (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"fr"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20060613.24.2-167"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2006-06-13-Speech-2-1682
lpv:speaker	lp:Françoise Grossetête2
lpv:spokenAs	vice-chair; EPP-ED (2004-07-20--2007-02-14)3,3 substitute; ITRE (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3,3 unknown; Union pour un Mouvement Populaire (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3,3 member; ENVI (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3,3 member; Delegation to the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3,3 member; Delegation for relations with the Gulf States, including Yemen (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3,3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, Commissioner, there are fewer incidences of avian influenza at present, but that does not mean that the virus has disappeared, and the danger of its mutating into a form of human influenza still exists. It would therefore be very serious to lose sight of the danger, just as it would be wrong to say that we are prepared. Let us therefore take advantage of this brief respite in order to fully contemplate the measures to be provided for. The European Union must take a firm stance. I would even say that, on behalf of the general interest, it must go beyond some of its prerogatives so as to perfectly coordinate its emergency plans, provided that such plans exist. They have to exist first. We need to overcome this schizophrenia, which consists in saying that the Member States' prerogatives must not be infringed. What will we say when a pandemic occurs? Will we say that it is not our fault, that we are not responsible? We are obliged to adapt our decisions to the context. In addition, it is important that the European Union provides its logistical and financial support to help develop vaccines. The laboratories are ready, but we must support their work, because, if they are to develop vaccines, they must see orders coming in, which are required for strategic stocks to be built up. It is only on this condition that we will prevent trafficking, which would be liable to develop in the event of a crisis, and that we will ensure that products designed to combat all types of epidemic are distributed fairly: vaccines, antiviral medications, masks and so on. Thus, we will prevent any kind of panic, which would only create problems. Finally, Commissioner, what we need is an inventory from each Member State. Let each government commit to showing solidarity! I can see from your reaction, Commissioner, that we cannot count on that happening. A selfish attitude faced with a worldwide epidemic would be completely at odds with the European spirit. What I fear, Commissioner, is that, in reality – and we know that this is the case – no one will be prepared in this affair, and that is well and truly the most serious aspect of all of this."@en1

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