23
Apr
2024
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European Disability Card and European Parking Card for persons with disabilities - European Disability Card and European Parking Card for persons with disabilities for third country nationals legally residing in a Member State (joint debate - Disability cards)
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the European Union is strong when there are common rules, when there are no differences, when people are put on an equal footing and their rights are recognised regardless of where they come from. With the European Disability Card and the new parking card, Europe is taking a big step forward to recognise dignity and equal rights for people with disabilities. The condition of disability does not cease to exist if we move from one state to another. Therefore, recognising the same opportunities and rights throughout the Union is an important demonstration of awareness of differences that should not exist at present. A path that does not end with the approval of tomorrow but that will have to continue in information and dissemination and above all implementation to achieve the objective of equal opportunities. With tomorrow's vote, people with disabilities and their families also win.