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"Madam President, I too would like to join my colleagues in congratulating both the Commissioner and the rapporteur for their work on this issue.
In one sense it helps to promote the ideal of European Union integration and greater mobility between the Member States when we think that a short time ago we had difficulty in agreeing a common format for a passport. There was even greater difficulty in agreeing some form of common format with regard to a design for a coin or for a bank note when the euro came into being.
However, for many years, through the E111 form or other forms, we have had an agreement with regard to the ability to deliver services to people who are unwell when they are away from their home Member State. The biggest difficulty with the format of the form was that it was too bureaucratic and there was no certainty or guarantee that you would get the standard of care that you required – or even get any care – when you were struck by an illness or a certain medical condition while you were away. This single card will at least eliminate a lot of those difficulties.
Secondly, the agreements between the Member States – regarding the types of care, and the range and level of services that will be available to people – will also help to clarify the situation for many people.
Thirdly and more importantly, it will also give a great sense of security to people who are moving abroad whether for a holiday, for work or for any other reason. The figures pertaining to this matter are interesting. Since 1970, the number of people within the existing 15 European Union Member States living outside their home Member State has risen by 61%. The number of people within the European Union who work outside their home Member State has increased by 54% since 1970. The number of students who are studying away from their home Member State has increased by 71% since 1970. This illustrates that the necessity for the delivery of services is even greater.
Finally, to ensure that doctors in the Member States understand what these cards mean, a training or advertising programme should be put in place."@en1
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