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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-11-21"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
dcterms:Language	"pl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20121121.20.3-196-500"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-11-21-Speech-3-196-7502
lpv:speaker	lp:Wojciech Michał Olejniczak2
lpv:spokenAs	member; REGI (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 member; S&D (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 member; AGRI (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Sojusz Lewicy Demokratycznej (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"Tonio Borg has, on numerous occasions, publicly voiced radical opinions on the issues of abortion and same-sex relationships. Particularly shocking was his statement that Maltese law should protect only those who ‘deserve’ protection, in the context of a discussion on granting same-sex couples the right to apply for social housing. This is in addition to his strong opposition to divorce, which was recently the subject of a referendum in Malta. Tonio Borg is the Commissioner-designate for health. This is an area of political activity that is particularly susceptible to the influence of a Commissioner’s personal convictions. Mr Borg’s beliefs concerning abortion and homosexuality are of special relevance in this regard. The matter of abortion is, of course, governed by national law. However, the Commission and individual Commissioners can contribute to the climate in which that legislation is enforced. Poland’s abortion legislation is unusually restrictive. Worse still, in many cases in which abortion is permitted, access to it in practice is made difficult or even impossible. That is why the appointment of a staunch opponent of abortion to the position of Commissioner for Health should set off alarm bells. The same is true with regard to same-sex couples. I am particularly concerned here with access for same-sex partners to information about their partner’s state of health. In many Member States, the practice in this regard is incompatible with the principle of respect for human dignity. In view of the above, I decided to vote against Tonio Borg’s appointment as Commissioner."@en1

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