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Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, apart from the fact that – as I have said – it seems that there is a clear dialogue between the Greek authorities and the European Council, I would like to say that the Council of Ministers of the European Union reached a political agreement in December 2002 to bring forward a directive on the minimum rules for the reception of asylum seekers in the Member States of the European Union, on the basis of a Commission proposal of May 2001.
Formal adoption is yet to take place because of the parliamentary reservations of one State of the Union. However, this directive – which was also supported by the Greek Government – intends to grant asylum seekers material facilities, which include accommodation, food and clothing, as well as a daily allowance which guarantees an adequate standard of living and subsistence for the asylum seekers.
The States will also have to inform asylum seekers of the advantages they may benefit from, give them access to the labour market in certain circumstances, and ensure that they receive the necessary medical care. Furthermore, they will ensure that the conditions for reception are subject to appropriate monitoring and control. Finally, they will have to ensure the prevention of violence in places intended to house asylum seekers, at borders and in residential centres. All these measures will be applied in favour of asylum seekers authorised to remain in the territory in that capacity, even if they are obliged to remain in a particular place.
Ladies and gentlemen, Greece has accepted this agreement and – although the Commission will monitor this issue – we know that the dialogue between the Greek authorities and the European Council about these complaints that the honourable Member has mentioned is continuing."@en1
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