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Debate: Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Sunčana Glavak
Political group: PPE
Country: Netherlands
Language: HR

Poštovani predsjedavajući, poštovani povjereniče, kolegice i kolege, čestitam prije svega svima koji su radili na ovom dosjeu. Jasno je više puta izrečeno ovdje da zdravlje i zaštita radnika treba biti apsolutni prioritet u svakom poslovanju.  Više od polovice smrtnih slučajeva povezanih s radom u Europskoj uniji na godišnjoj razini povezano je s rakom. Europski parlament jasno je definirao svoj stav u borbi protiv ove zloćudne bolesti i stoga ne možemo pristati na ništa manje od najviših standarda zaštite na radu. Predložene dopune direktivi predviđaju bolju zaštitu na radnom mjestu za milijune europskih radnika koji su profesionalno izloženi benzenu, spojevima nikla i akrilonitrilu. Uz to, izmjenom direktive nastoji se osigurati i veća transparentnost za radnike, poslodavce, kao i provedbena tijela, te pridonijeti ostvarenju ravnopravnih uvjeta za gospodarske subjekte o kojima također moramo voditi računa.  Pozdravljamo odlučne iskorake koje ova direktiva donosi, pogotovo u vidu proširenja opsega na reprotoksine, ali i najavom akcijskog plana Komisije kojim se predviđa uključivanje dodatnih 25 tvari u direktivu. Jednako tako, i uključivanje zaštite medicinskih djelatnika. Radi se o primjeru dobre prakse koji je naišao na odobravanje većine dionika iz relevantnih sektora. Međutim, naš posao kao zakonodavnog tijela još uvijek nije gotov. Potrebno je stalno prilagođavati postojeće zakonodavstvo u skladu s najnovijim saznanjima. Zato i pitam, povjereniče, može li se rok revidiranja graničnih vrijednosti s pet godina možda smanjiti? Treba vidjeti jer na raspolaganju su nam brojna druga znanstvena otkrića. Samo na taj način osigurat ćemo dodatne prednosti za zdravlje naših radnika. I ono što je strašno važno jest razmjena informacija, uspostava europskog registra opasnih lijekova.  Kolegice i kolege, zbog rada ničije zdravlje ne smije biti ugroženo.
Debate: Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Gabriele Bischoff
Political group: S-D
Country: France
Language: DE

Verehrter Präsident, verehrter Kommissar! Mal ganz ehrlich: Europäische Sozialpolitik, da schalten doch viele ab und denken: Das hat doch mit mir nichts zu tun, das berührt mich doch nicht, das meiste wird eh auf nationaler Ebene entschieden. Hier zeigen europäische Richtlinien, dass durch Europapolitik Menschenleben gerettet werden, hunderttausende von Menschenleben – im Zweifelsfall Ihre Kollegen, Ihre Freunde, Ihre Verwandten. Und deshalb ist es wichtig, dass wir hier zusammen die Botschaft geben: Wir haben hier schon viel erreicht, aber wir müssen viel weiter gehen, weil es immer noch viele Menschen gibt, die ihre Arbeit krank macht, die dadurch sterben, dass sie jeden Tag zur Arbeit gehen und ihren Job machen. Und deshalb wollen wir sicherstellen, dass noch mehr Stoffe, die krebserregend sind, die genverändert sind, aufgenommen werden und dass wir hier sicherstellen: Unser Ziel ist es, dass wir null Tote haben, die durch ihre Arbeit sterben, denn Arbeit darf nicht krank machen, Arbeit darf nicht töten. Und deshalb müssen wir hier viel ambitionierter sein. In diesem Sinne: Unterstützen Sie die Richtlinie, machen Sie Druck!
Debate: Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Atidzhe Alieva-Veli
Political group: Renew
Country: Bulgaria
Language: BG

Г-н Председател, правото на достоен живот и на здравословна работна среда е фундаментално и като такова, трябва да бъде принцип във всяка една политика.  Днес, за съжаление, все още не можем да овладеем напълно рака и затова усилията за борба с причинителите му трябва да продължат. На работното място работниците често са изложени на въздействието на вещества, които увеличават риска за здравето и могат да причинят онкологични заболявания, репродуктивни проблеми и безплодие. Особено важни са мерките за опазване на здравето на уязвимите групи, на работещите в здравния сектор, особено на жените, работниците от стоманодобивната и химическата промишленост, както и от сектора на почистването. Чрез разширяването на обхвата на директивата, с която се определят опасните вещества, вярвам, че предприемаме една решителна крачка за осигуряване на по-добри стандарти на работа.  Искам да подчертая, че спазването на актуализираните стойности за професионалната експозиция е гаранция за доброто здраве на всички работещи. Също така е важно държавите членки да гарантират, че всеки работник има право на обезщетение във връзка с професионални заболявания. Последователна съм в подкрепата си за политиките за опазване на здравето на работниците и ще продължа да бъда.
Debate: Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Salvatore De Meo
Political group: PPE
Country: Czechia
Language: IT

Signor Presidente, onorevoli colleghi, proprio in questi giorni quest'Aula ha discusso e approvato la relazione per una strategia europea contro il cancro, affinché l'Unione europea rafforzi le sue azioni di ricerca, di prevenzione e di cura per combattere questa insidiosa malattia. Abbiamo tutti riconosciuto come la lotta al cancro debba essere una priorità e abbiamo condiviso la necessità di fare di più. Nel frattempo, però, milioni di europei continuano ad ammalarsi o a morire di cancro. Ciò su cui vorrei che riflettessimo oggi sono i dati che sono stati enunciati dalla relatrice, dal Commissario e dai colleghi, dati impressionanti, dati che non possiamo accettare. A distanza di poche ore dall'approvazione della relazione BECA, il Parlamento è chiamato a decidere su un altro provvedimento che, seppur apparentemente diverso, vede proprio nel cancro l'elemento di collegamento, facendoci capire quanto sia necessario intervenire su più fronti per debellare dal nostro continente questa malattia. Il cancro è pericoloso soprattutto per i modi e i tempi in cui si sviluppa. La prevenzione diventa quindi l'arma più efficace per combatterlo, insieme a un potenziamento della ricerca e di azioni comuni, che possano essere meglio affrontate con un'azione congiunta dell'Unione e una legislazione a livello europeo capace di adattarsi ai nuovi pericoli a cui sono esposti i lavoratori. Secondo le stime, le norme che oggi approviamo ridurranno di circa un milione l'esposizione dei nostri lavoratori europei alle sostanze chimiche cancerogene. Nel provvedimento apprezzo l'attenzione che è stata data ai lavoratori del comparto ospedaliero, da due anni in prima linea nella pandemia. Proprio gli operatori sanitari, infatti, hanno quotidianamente a che fare con medicinali pericolosi, metà dei quali reprotossici, per i quali è necessario avere una giusta e adeguata formazione per maneggiare questi prodotti. Oggi quindi, con la quarta modifica che arriviamo ad apportare a questa direttiva, non solo aggiorniamo l'elenco delle sostanze cancerogene, che andrebbe ulteriormente rivisto con un lasso temporale minore, ma fissiamo anche un livello europeo di limiti di esposizione ad esse. Oggi, cari colleghi, facciamo un altro passo in avanti per proteggere cittadine e cittadini europei che, anche sui luoghi di lavoro, devono sentirsi sicuri grazie a un'Europa che c'è e tutela la loro salute.
Debate: Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Manuel Pizarro
Political group: S-D
Language: PT

Senhor Presidente, Senhor Comissário, os trabalhadores europeus têm direito a esperar de nós legislação que torne os locais de trabalho mais seguros e saudáveis, concretizando os princípios do Pilar Europeu dos Direitos Sociais, reforçados há menos de um ano na Declaração do Porto.  A União deve incorporar na legislação, de forma ágil, o conhecimento que vai sendo adquirido sobre substâncias tóxicas, em especial as que são suscetíveis de causar o cancro. A aplicação das medidas resultantes da diretiva que estamos a debater evitará centenas de casos de cancro e de outras doenças graves e merece total aprovação. É uma decisão justa e humanista.  Primeiro que tudo, acima de tudo, têm de estar as pessoas. Ao mesmo tempo, a União deve assegurar, no contexto dos acordos internacionais de comércio, que os países terceiros apliquem normas similares de proteção dos trabalhadores. Damos hoje mais um passo na direção certa, a direção da Europa social, na qual os cidadãos se reveem.
Debate: Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Ilan De Basso
Political group: S-D
Country: France
Language: SV

Herr talman! Alla som kan jobba ska jobba, det är självklart, men då måste vi också se till att man inte riskerar sitt liv när man går till jobbet.  I Europa dör tio personer varje timme av cancer som orsakas av farliga ämnen och mediciner på jobbet. Det är hundratusen människor varje år, det är vanliga arbetare som går till jobbet för att kunna försörja sig själv och sin familj. Det här är helt oacceptabelt. Det handlar inte bara om ett folkhälsoproblem. Det är också ett stort misslyckande när vi inte lyckas lösa den sociala orättvisa och ojämlikhet som existerar i EU.  Vi har ett gemensamt ansvar att ta fram en tydlig lagstiftning och sätta högre press på arbetsgivarna. Vi behöver vända på varje sten och utforska varje möjlighet som på sikt leder till mindre exponering för farliga ämnen för vanligt folk i Europa. Utöver kommissionens förslag har vi nu ett mer skottsäkert direktiv som även täcker fler reproduktionsstörande ämnen och det ska vi vara stolta över. Nu ror vi detta i hamn. Inget jobb är värt att dö för.
Debate: Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Brando Benifei
Political group: S-D
Country: Italy
Language: IT

Signor Presidente, onorevoli colleghi, signor Commissario, il gruppo dei Socialisti e Democratici è da sempre in prima linea nella protezione dei lavoratori dai rischi collegati all'esposizione a sostanze nocive sul posto di lavoro. L'accordo raggiunto tra il Parlamento e il Consiglio sull'aggiornamento della direttiva cancerogeni è un buon accordo, che supportiamo con convinzione. L'applicazione dello stesso approccio rispetto alle sostanze tossiche per la riproduzione come agenti cancerogeni e mutageni assicurerà una migliore protezione per i lavoratori, una coerenza giuridica e parità di condizioni fra gli Stati membri. La lotta al cancro richiede soluzioni ambiziose e un piano strategico chiaro, con misure che toccano tutti i fronti normativi, in linea con quello che abbiamo votato ieri nella relazione della commissione speciale per la lotta al cancro. L'aggiornamento è dunque una componente centrale per garantire posti di lavoro sicuri e salubri. Chiediamo inoltre alla Commissione europea di mettere sul tavolo una revisione della direttiva amianto, una sostanza che è ancora presente in moltissimi edifici in Europa sebbene sia stata messa al bando già nel 2005. I cittadini europei hanno diritto ad avere un luogo di lavoro sicuro. Non esiste nessun lavoro per cui vale la pena morire.
Debate: Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Nicolas Schmit
Language: FR

Il n’est pas admissible qu’un travailleur soit exposé à ces risques et à ces dangers. L’Union européenne que nous sommes doit la même protection à tous les travailleurs, qu’ils travaillent en Suède, en Roumanie, au Luxembourg ou en Italie, dans une grande ou une petite entreprise. J’admets qu’il faut aider surtout les petites entreprises pour mettre en œuvre ces précautions et ces mesures, que j’espère que vous adopterez tout à l’heure.  Il ne s’agit pas uniquement, il est vrai, d’adopter des mesures; il faut les mettre en œuvre. Il y a donc une très grande responsabilité, non seulement du côté des partenaires sociaux et des entreprises, mais aussi des États membres, qui doivent mettre en œuvre les contrôles, donc renforcer les mesures et les moyens de contrôle, qui sont extrêmement importants.  Finalement, notre tâche n’est pas du tout terminée. Je ne dirais pas qu’elle commence, mais nous avons encore beaucoup de travail devant nous. Nous nous sommes maintenant engagés à agir et à proposer des limites sur 25 substances supplémentaires. Nous allons déjà le faire pour un certain nombre d’entre elles, le plus rapidement, dès 2024 – c’est peut-être là une des questions auxquelles il faut réfléchir.  Je vois dans nos procédures un rôle important, bien sûr, pour l’analyse scientifique – parce que nous ne travaillons pas au hasard, nous devons avoir une base scientifique solide – et pour les partenaires sociaux qui sont les nôtres. Malgré tout, j’aimerais que l’on puisse avancer plus vite et que l’on affecte plus de ressources à ce travail fondamental, qui est, comme je viens de le dire et comme beaucoup d’entre vous l’ont dit, une question de vie ou de mort.  La Commission va donc s’appliquer à accélérer ces procédures et j’espère que vous soutiendrez la Commission dans cette tâche. Vous avez évoqué effectivement l’amiante; grâce, aussi, au Parlement européen, nous allons présenter une stratégie pour l’amiante dès septembre.  Je crois donc que nous sommes sur une bonne lancée. Il ne faut plus changer de cap, à présent. Les Européens ne nous le pardonneraient pas, sinon.
Debate: Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Stefania Zambelli
Country: Spain
Language: IT

Ringrazio il Consiglio, ringrazio la Commissione, ringrazio tutti i miei colleghi. Ringrazio di cuore la ex presidente, per il lavoro che abbiamo svolto insieme. Grazie Lucia! Oggi insieme abbiamo aggiunto un importante tassello nella lotta contro il cancro, lasciando da parte i nostri colori politici. Oggi per i lavoratori europei è un grande giorno. Grazie.
Debate: Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Karol Karski
Political group: ECR
Country: Cyprus
Language: PL

Frontów walki z rakiem jest wiele, a jedno proste rozwiązanie wszystkich problemów niestety nie istnieje. Bardzo ważna jest wczesna diagnoza – jak słusznie zauważyła sprawozdawczyni, poruszając temat konieczności systematycznych badań przesiewowych w kierunku raka – a także szybkie, skuteczne leczenie. Kluczowe są również działania prewencyjne. Wielu nowotworom można zapobiec i naszą wspólną odpowiedzialnością jest doprowadzenie do scenariusza, w którym diagnoza i leczenie nie będą tak często potrzebne, bo nowotwory będą po prostu występować znacznie rzadziej. Jestem przekonany, że przyjęty tekst pomoże nam osiągnąć ten cel. Bardziej restrykcyjne normy wartości narażenia zawodowego – choć trudne do wprowadzenia ze względów technologicznych, administracyjnych i finansowych – są koniecznością i kluczowym narzędziem na rzecz ochrony pracowników.  Cieszy mnie też poruszony temat substancji reprotoksycznych oraz niebezpiecznych produktów leczniczych. Na obu tych płaszczyznach konieczne są dalsze działania, takie jak szkolenia pracowników, zwiększanie świadomości zagrożeń oraz oczywiście badania i analizy. Zdrowie Europejczyków musi być naszym priorytetem.
Debate: Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Ádám Kósa
Political group: NI
Country: Poland
Language: HU

A munkahelyi prevenció megszervezésének ezért ugyanazt a megközelítést kell alkalmaznia a rákkeltő anyagokra, a mutagénekre és a reprodukciót károsító anyagokra, ezáltal biztosítva a jogi koherenciát és az egyenlő versenyfeltételeket a tagállamokban.
Debate: Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Valdemar Tomaševski
Political group: ECR
Country: Italy
Language: LT

Nepamirškime dar vieno svarbaus dalyko. Teigiami įstatymų pakeitimai, saugantys darbuotojų sveikatą ir gyvybę, turi būti tinkamai pristatyti darbdaviams ir jų organizacijoms, kad būtų gautas jų pritarimas veiklai, kuria siekiama efektyviai apsaugoti darbuotojus nuo su darbu susijusio vėžio. Todėl reikalingos atitinkamos konsultacijos ir susitarimas su visomis suinteresuotomis šalimis, kurias paveiks įstatymo pakeitimai. Tačiau prisiminkime, kad mūsų tikslas visada turi būti žmonių sveikata ir gyvybė.
Debate: The recent human rights developments in the Philippines
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Rainer Wieland
Country: Germany
Language: DE

Als nächster Punkt der Tagesordnung folgt die Aussprache über sechs Entschließungsanträge zu den aktuellen Menschenrechtsentwicklungen auf den Philippinen ( Ich erinnere die Mitglieder daran, dass bei allen Aussprachen dieser Tagung weder spontane Wortmeldungen noch blaue Karten akzeptiert werden. Außerdem sind, wie auch bei den letzten Tagungen, Zuschaltungen aus den Verbindungsbüros des Parlaments in den Mitgliedstaaten vorgesehen. Ich weise Sie auch darauf hin, dass Wortmeldungen im Plenarsaal weiterhin vom zentralen Rednerpult aus erfolgen. Ich ersuche Sie daher, die Rednerliste im Blick zu behalten und sich kurz vor Beginn Ihrer Redezeit zum Rednerpult zu begeben. ____________ 1 Siehe Protokoll.
Debate: The recent human rights developments in the Philippines
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Seán Kelly
Country: Greece
Language: EN

Since the so-called war on drugs was launched in 2016, thousands have been killed and there has been an unwillingness to investigate. Human rights activists have been branded as terrorists and equated with the armed wing of the Communist Party or ‘red-tagged’, many subsequently being killed. Now that the campaigning has kicked off for the presidential elections in May, fake news has become a particularly prevalent phenomenon in the country. Although the President is banned from seeking re-election, the son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos is currently leading in the polls, whitewashing the thousands of atrocities of the Marcos regime in the 70s and 80s. Given the scale of these deplorable human rights violations and the failure to bring the perpetrators to justice, efforts must be bolstered to ensure that the upcoming elections are fair and free.  Unfortunately, so far the Philippine authorities have not invited the EU to conduct an election observation mission. Election observation missions contribute to the strengthening of democratic institutions, building public confidence in electoral processes and would help to deter intimidation and indeed violence. The EU should be invited to observe elections to help ensure a high standard. Since a successful application of the Philippines to the GSP+ in 2014, the Philippines has enjoyed greater market access to the EU, which has led to a significant increase in exports. However, this must be re-evaluated if human rights obligations are not observed.  I call on the Commission to temporarily withdraw GSP+ preferences if there is no substantial improvement and willingness to cooperate on the part of the Philippine authorities. It might be the best weapon to get them to mend their ways. Thank you very much again and it was a pleasure to work with my fellow authors.
Debate: The recent human rights developments in the Philippines
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Javi López
Country: Belgium
Language: ES

De hecho, la mal llamada «guerra contra las drogas» lo que ha llevado al país es a más de 30 000 asesinatos mediante la práctica del  Entre estas víctimas, entre estas 30 000 víctimas que la sociedad civil en Filipinas está denunciando, hay ciento cuarenta y seis defensores de derechos humanos y veintidós periodistas. Ninguno de estos casos, ninguno, ha acabado en un juicio. Estamos ante el combate a los opositores políticos, a los activistas, a los periodistas, encarcelados de forma sistemática con acusaciones falsas o prefabricadas. El país vive instalado en la violencia, la represión y la impunidad.  Esa es la realidad. Y hoy el Parlamento Europeo quiere expresar su más enérgica condena. En primer lugar, hace un llamamiento a las autoridades para que acabe con esta situación, cese el acoso y persecución política y garantice los derechos y libertades en el país, especialmente de sus minorías y de las mujeres, que los ven atacados. En segundo lugar, pide a la Comisión Europea que utilice sus herramientas y, especialmente, la suspensión temporal del sistema de preferencias generalizadas. Es la quinta resolución que tenemos, la quinta, en cinco años sobre Filipinas. La Comisión Europea añade cláusulas en materia de derechos humanos cuando hacemos acuerdos comerciales. ¿Qué tiene que pasar para que se apliquen? Es la quinta vez que hablamos y condenamos esta situación. Y, en tercer lugar, muestra nuestro apoyo al pueblo de Filipinas y espera que las próximas elecciones acaben con el cambio que necesita su pueblo y, sobre todo, que merece la gente de Filipinas.
Debate: The recent human rights developments in the Philippines
Date: THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022
Speaker: Svenja Hahn
Country: Finland
Language: EN

The only thing that has happened since is that human rights in the Philippines have worsened. More Filipinos have suffered. In fact, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights estimates that between 12 000 and 30 000 people have been killed in Duterte’s so-called war on drugs. Around 6 000 people lost their lives during police drug raids alone. For me, as a democrat, it is unbelievable that President Duterte personally encouraged extrajudicial executions and even promised immunity to perpetrators.  Another way – and I’m sad to say this, but a popular way – to silence anyone who does not support the regime is the alleged fight against communism. The so—called red—tagging has even been institutionalised in the anti-terrorism law. This red—tagging is the procedure where the authorities link organisations and individuals to communist groups and use this as an excuse for killings, threats, warrantless arrests, harassment and sexual violence against human rights defenders, opponents and journalists. One can ask now, what leverage does the European Union even have to react to this? Trade policy. The generalised system of preferences (GSP), the preferential access to the single market, is a tool to support less-developed countries in their economic growth. It is a tool to help communities and individuals enhance their opportunities through trade. But this access comes with conditions, and respect for human rights is the most important requirement a country has to meet to even qualify for these preferences. The Philippines does not respect the agreed human rights standards and still the regime profits from these trade benefits. I have said it many times before, and I will repeat it today: the European Union is not yet the diplomatic power we strive to be, but we are an economic power, promoting value—based trade. But this will only stay true if, while we wholeheartedly advocate for free trade, we also make sure that the agreed conditions are actually met.  Colleagues, I’m going to be very precise. Today, we ask the Commission to set clear goals and benchmarks and, if there is no substantial improvement and willingness from the Philippines Government to actually meet their human rights obligations under GSP, then we expect you to withdraw the trade preferences. This House will no longer accept inactivity and we will not compromise on our European values.