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"Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, within the last year, a new viral disease has been discovered in sheep and cattle that leads to deformity or even still-birth among lambs and calves. The disease is apparently communicated by midges, which also seem to have been responsible for carrying it into the EU. The affected farms have suffered serious damage, in some cases even fighting for survival, and have been left to fend for themselves until now. We are all agreed that technically correct monitoring is essential for new diseases so that it is possible to determine, on a scientific basis, whether or not it is a new epizootic. This requires time, however, and time is precisely what the affected parties at local level do not have. They need help. Funds based on mutuality, such as an animal disease fund, require mandatory notification in order to be able to distribute financial assistance.
When will the Commission finally develop a standard strategy for new diseases that clearly defines when remedial measures and assistance can be provided to those affected by new diseases, in addition to the monitoring services? We are running out of time. The disease is continuing to spread. Trading partners outside Europe are responding with export embargos, so that the damage is also spreading to non-infected farms. The insemination and breeding livestock trade is restricted, despite the fact that the disease is spread by midges and direct infection seems unlikely. How does the Commission intend to proceed in relation to export embargos? Climate change and increased trade and mobility in society will lead to a rise in diseases entering our territory. We need a rational concept to reduce the consequences. We need answers for those affected that will help them and us all."@en1
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