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"Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, abolishing voluntary beef labelling is a decision that makes no sense and is counterproductive for both consumers and breeders. Europe seems, at least judging by its words, to wish to protect consumers and ensure transparency, but is, in fact, taking exactly the opposite tack, by eliminating a labelling system that guarantees consumers can make a genuine and informed purchase. This measure makes the market more opaque and benefits anonymous and counterfeit producers to the cost of breeders who aim for quality. In Italy, one steak in two is imported and, very often, we do not even know from where exactly. For this, it is essential to know the origin, breed and diet of the animal. Finally, we do not understand why the Commission wishes to abolish a labelling system which is, moreover, voluntary, and which works effectively. Citizens have the sacrosanct right to know what they are buying and what they are eating: this is the road that Europe must take. In the report that we shall be voting on tomorrow, ladies and gentlemen, we therefore bear a great responsibility."@en1
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