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Most EU countries do not have, and never will have, their own embassies and consulates in all countries of the world. Meanwhile, citizens of these countries visit every corner of the globe for tourism or work purposes. Sometimes accidents happen which require the provision of consular assistance and protection.
The proposed directive envisages such protection being extended not only to EU citizens, but also to members of their families from third countries. This is of particular importance, as it constitutes the implementation of one of the fundamental principles defined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union prohibiting discriminatory treatment. The draft legislative enactment also includes a rule on respect for the right of citizens to free decision, which should be reflected in the honouring of the will of each citizen, for example as regards non-notification of nearest and dearest of an event that has occurred or taking into account the wishes of the family on how to proceed with the body of a deceased citizen.
In my view the entry into effect of the directive will greatly facilitate the process of providing consular assistance, although the point should be made that so far not all of the potential offered by the Treaty of Lisbon has been utilised in it. Particularly under-emphasised is the role played by Union delegations, which should play a leading coordinating role here, and even, under strictly defined circumstances, carry out consular functions."@en1
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