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"en.20081118.29.2-305"2
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"As a Slovak MEP I appreciate very much the entry of Slovakia into the euro area. We have here clear evidence that predictions and visions from experienced economists often do not come to fruition. Sixteen years ago European forecasters and economists rejected the idea of an independent, viable Slovak Republic. Slovakia is currently the leader of the twelve new Member States in terms of economic performance.
I recommend that the European Commission should focus directly on citizens and their needs, instead of producing economically worthless forecasts when setting its priorities. I am thinking here mainly of health and of high-quality social conditions for a decent standard of living. At a time of economic stress and social pressure we must not forget people’s health.
The free movement of people within the European Union is not backed up by access to healthcare, especially not in the area of prevention. Another area is the need to secure the effective implementation of cross-border patient care. A healthy Union cannot exist without healthy citizens."@en1
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