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"Mr President, this review of the 2003 regulation comes at a time of increased general awareness of the damage caused by counterfeit goods.
As we have heard, the human side of the issue concerns people’s health and safety. These are at threat, since counterfeiting affects not only luxury goods, but also items such as toys and medicines.
As regards the economic and social aspects, the figures speak loud and clear: because of counterfeit goods, every year, European businesses lose EUR 250 billion and 100 000 jobs are cut. This situation is intolerable, given that we are in the middle of an economic crisis.
I should like to thank the rapporteur, Mr Creutzmann: the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection worked intelligently on this issue and produced a balanced report that offers effective protection for rights holders and fair and equal implementation of procedures.
As regards the scope of the regulation, we have excluded personal luggage and parallel imports. In terms of procedural guarantees, we have introduced a distinction between the economic operators, who are used to customs procedures, and end-consumers, who must be heard and protected.
Lastly, on the subject of generic drugs, we have added some clarifications to the Commission’s proposal, to ensure it is in line with the European Union’s international commitments. Through the amendments they have tabled, the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament and the Confederal Group of the European United Left – Nordic Green Left have called for even stricter control over customs authorities’ operations. The Group of the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats) will support these amendments (109, 110 and 121).
Finally, a compromise proposal was tabled in the Council by the Presidency and was agreed to by the delegations on 14 June 2012. Tomorrow’s vote will therefore determine Parliament’s position as it begins negotiations with the Council."@en1
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