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"en.20110405.13.2-285-750"2
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member; Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3
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I voted for the Svensson report on the new EU policy framework to combat violence against women because I am deeply concerned by that type of violence. It is reckoned that between 20% and 25% of European women have suffered physical violence at least once during their adult lives, and more than 10% have suffered sexual abuse. I therefore believe that the time has come to put a stop to male violence, and this will only be possible by building true equality between men and women. Furthermore, I am convinced that rape should be recognised as an offence throughout the European Union and its perpetrators brought to trial. This report also proposes a new prospect for combating this blight on society, not just through criminal proceedings, but also through protection from and prevention of the insecure jobs, unemployment and poverty that mean women often find themselves in situations of dependence, and make it impossible for them to choose their future freely. A European directive against gender violence is therefore becoming essential. The Member States must adopt measures to this end at the first opportunity."@en1
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