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"I would like to thank Mr Mladenov, our Committee rapporteur.
This report on aspects of motor vehicle insurance is a good example of how Europe is delivering practical and pragmatic benefits of EU membership for its citizens.
With 1.2 million road accidents in Europe every year, regrettably some citizens will be victims of a car accident, as a driver, passenger or pedestrian.
Yet many people are not aware that EU law exists to help resolve insurance claims without having to deal with a foreign insurance company in a foreign language.
This EU law exists to enable citizens to go home and get the claim settled quickly and easily in their own language.
The 4th Motor Insurance Directive also ensures assistance for accident victims by setting up information centres in each Member State.
As the law does not currently provide for compulsory cover for legal costs, citizens should consider the option of taking out legal protection insurance.
Of course, as the Parliament's rapporteur on mediation, I hope parties will use alternative dispute resolution to find a settlement to conflicts while avoiding the costs and delays of court proceedings.
It is with concrete, practical measures like this law that we can demonstrate Europe's value to our citizens."@en1
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