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"I voted in favour of the motion for a resolution tabled by Ms Mazzoni on the basis of Petition 0924/2011 because it refers to a problem that is widespread throughout the EU, namely, the limit imposed on the blind in accessing books and other printed products. At present, due to the restrictions imposed to safeguard intellectual property, only 5% of publications may be used in Braille format, large print or audio or electronic format. Blind people, the visually impaired and those with reading difficulties are unable to access a great number of works, and are therefore discriminated against compared to other citizens. I believe that culture is a value that cannot be relegated to the background; in the same way, I firmly believe that reading is a right of all citizens, and that this activity which enriches each of us and our society cannot be precluded for those citizens who are unable to read in the traditional manner. All the more so, I consider that nowadays, technological development and the possibilities which new technologies offer must be made available for the benefit of citizens; it is not possible to invoke arguments of an economic nature or regarding the defence of intellectual property in order to run counter to the fundamental rights of citizens."@en1
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