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"Madam President, the need for solidarity between Member States on issues concerning those seeking asylum has been discussed frequently in this House over the years, and we have called for solidarity to be shown. Today’s proposal gives us one way in which we can do that.
Many of us in the House feel that it is not good enough for certain governments to complain about the supposed failure of other Member States and then wash their hands of the matter and step back from offering assistance, with what are, at times, pretty weak and pathetic excuses. It is clear that Greece and Italy need help. We know the situation in those countries and, as I say, the proposals offer a way forward.
A couple of colleagues made reference to the British Government, and I am deeply ashamed that the British Government is not willing to follow the German example. In fact, it seems to be aligning itself more with the Danish one in relation to the matter of benefits as if, somehow, creating poverty and destitution among those who are pushed to come here is something to be proud of. I know that my country is offering support through the European Asylum Support Office and within the region, and that is important, but we could do so much more. And the public at home thinks that too.
We know the conditions which lead to better integration – in terms of language, family, community, all of those things – but it is not everything and it does not mean that certain Member States with no real experience can stay inexperienced on the basis of their own prejudice and preference."@en1
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