Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2009-03-24-Speech-2-487"

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dcterms:Date	"2009-03-24"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Common consular instructions: biometric identifiers and visa applications (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"bg"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20090324.36.2-487"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2009-03-24-Speech-2-4882
lpv:speaker	lp:Dushana Zdravkova2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Delegation for relations with the United States (2007-07-11--2009-07-13)3 vice-chair; AFCO (2007-06-25--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (2007-06-06--2009-07-13)3 substitute; PETI (2007-06-19--2009-07-13)3 member; EPP-ED (2007-06-06--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the Gulf States, including Yemen (2007-07-04--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	". Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the compromise which has been reached on the introduction of biometrics when European Union Member States issue entry visas undeniably ensures a higher degree of security. At the same time, it also guarantees sufficient opportunities for protecting travellers’ personal data and human integrity. I would also like to highlight that, in every case, improving technical requirements will support the battle against cross-border crime, illegal immigration and human trafficking. For border countries like mine, Bulgaria, which are exposed to intense pressure from immigration flows and the activities of international organised crime, the rapid, successful introduction of the new standards will be vitally important in terms of protecting the EU’s external borders. Furthermore, the amendments being suggested offer Member States the chance to improve and speed up the process for issuing visas, which will undoubtedly help strengthen ties with third countries. It will also result in an overall improvement in the EU’s image. When it comes to applying the new legislation, the possible financial consequences for visa applicants will obviously have to be taken into consideration as well. Levying charges in addition to already existing ones may lead to the creation of new barriers blocking bona fide travellers’ freedom of movement. Finally, I want to emphasise that ensuring proper protection when exchanging data as part of issuing visas for travel in the European Union will be crucially important. Parliament has always protected the personal data of the EU’s citizens and I believe that it is fair and moral for us to apply the same high standards when protecting our visitors’ data too."@en1
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