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"I voted in favour of the report, for it is imperative to conduct a determined and coordinated battle against all forms of pollution in the Mediterranean.
Every day, the Mediterranean is the target of maritime hooligans who see it as a dustbin. Let us not forget that more than six million tons of pollution-producing waste is deliberately discharged into the sea every year.
Moreover, I support the European measures advanced in the field of maritime safety following the loss of the
. Efforts must, however, continue unabated in order to prevent new disasters from occurring, and people, fauna and flora from paying the price.
This fight against pollution must be accompanied by a genuine preventive policy from further up the line. State port control and cooperation between the maritime police of different coastal states need to be strengthened.
The fight against those who pollute the sea must be more effective and be accompanied by heavy penalties, with all parties involved in the goods transportation chain having to assume their share of responsibility.
To conclude, I would invite the Member States that have still not ratified this protocol to do so as soon as possible."@en1
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