Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2006-01-17-Speech-2-334"
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"Mr President, the European Union and its Parliament are frequently criticised by many, for introducing laws that are unnecessary or at least not absolutely necessary. No one will say this about the Directive tabled before us. On the contrary, we succeeded in creating an internationally groundbreaking, milestone regulation. This regulation was created in the aftermath of the mining disaster that took place in 2000 in Baia Mare, Romania, to make sure that the environment and nature do not suffer such pollution ever again.
When disaster strikes, all we can do is to limit and mitigate damages and pay compensation, but, as we have seen in this case, with little success. Natural environment was destroyed, and so far there have been no judgments passed in any of the damage compensation trials, which have almost stalled.
Therefore the directive tabled before us emphasises prevention, which is always a key issue in making our future safe and avoiding environmental disasters caused by human negligence. However, the Directive does not only regulate future mines and their waste material, but also the old, abandoned mines and those that are still operating, often in a deplorable technical condition. As a member of Parliament’s Conciliation Committee, I would like to say a particular thank you for the work of Mr Sjöstedt, Mr Roth-Behrendt and Mr Florenz who took part in the trialogue. On behalf of Hungary, I would also like to thank them for identifying with my concern and proposal, as a result of which we achieved that the acceding Romania and Bulgaria are not applying for transitional exemption from the implementation of the Directive, as demonstrated in their attached statement.
The Eastern Carpathians hold many treasures, and their extraction constitutes an important economic foundation of regional development. However, extraction should only be performed in a sustainable manner, taking into account the interests of the environment and nature to the highest extent. This is the subject matter of this directive, and this is what it facilitates. I am delighted that I had the privilege to participate in the creation of this regulation, which is so important for our common future."@en1
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