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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-07-04"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
dcterms:Language	"pl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20120704.25.3-379-500"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-07-04-Speech-3-379-7502
lpv:speaker	lp:Czesław Adam Siekierski2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; REGI (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 member; EPP (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the United States (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Polskie Stronnictwo Ludowe (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 substitute; CONT (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 vice-chair; AGRI (2012-01-23--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"Animal welfare is generally accepted by society in the EU Member States. Similarly, European farmers do everything they can to provide good living conditions for animals that are their property and their income. In Europe, breaches of this rule are the exception. It is worth noting that, on the basis of the Treaty of Lisbon, Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union describes animals as sentient beings and calls for animal welfare to be respected in EU law. When improving animal welfare standards in Europe, we should also pay attention to the fact that we often import products of animal origin from third countries without checking whether animal welfare rules have been respected. Thus we cannot allow a situation to develop where, whilst having the highest standards in the world, we lose global competitiveness. This is particularly important in the light of growing trade liberalisation. An example of the negative effect of animal welfare measures that were insufficiently thought through is the drastic increase in the price of eggs in Europe as a result of the introduction of enriched cages for laying hens. In future, more consideration should also be given to the costs of new regulations in this area. It is essential to develop a new approach to the issue of animal welfare in Europe. What is needed is information, education and training in respect for animals. With this in mind, better enforcement of legal regulations in this area is essential. Similarly, a reformed common agricultural policy must support animal welfare to a greater degree, in compliance with the Treaty of Lisbon."@en1

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