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MEPs 112 Champions
United Kingdom
EP Vice-President Diana Wallis, Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Email Adress: diana.wallis@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45201 (Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75201 (Strasbourg)
Website: www.dianawallismep.org.uk/
Why am I an MEP 112 Champion?
In January 2007 Diana Wallis was elected to the post of Vice President of the European Parliament. In doing so she became the first Liberal Democrat and the first British female of any political persuasion to be elected to the post of Vice President of the European Parliament.
She learnt about the European Emergency Number 112 when she met EENA in December 2006, and right after proposed her help to help publicize the number in Europe. She was one of the co-authors of the Written Declaration and attended two press conferences at the European Parliament on the number 112. She also coordinated an information campaign back to her home UK Region.
MEP Elizabeth Lynne, Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Region: West Midlands
Email Adress: elizabeth.lynne@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45521 (Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75521 (Strasbourg)
Website: www.lizlynne.org.uk
Why am I an MEP 112 Champion?
"When travelling in Europe, the 112 number is vital for peace of mind and safety. Yet latest research shows just how few people in the UK know about this number. Although two written declarations achieved historic support amongst Members of the European Parliament, and the Commission has included 112 in several recent initiatives, some Member States are still not showing the enthusiasm to take this issue forward. A 112 Intergroup in the European Parliament would create a forum for publicity and activity to promote112 as widely as possible."
Germany
MEP Alexander Alvaro, Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Region: Nordrhein-Westfalen
Email Adress: alexander.alvaro@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45328 (Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75328 (Strasbourg)
Website: www.alexander-alvaro.de
Why am I an MEP 112 Champion?
"All EU citizens should know that the emergency number 112 exists and how to use it. This is necessary in case of an accident and can save lives. At the same time, the proper protection of citizens' privacy in case of unsolicited localisation by law enforcement must prevail and I will see to it that this features in the review of the telecoms regulation currently under way."
MEP Michael Cramer, Group of the Greens-EFA
Region: Berlin
Email Adress: michael.cramer@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45779 (Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75779 (Strasbourg)
Website: www.michael-cramer.eu/
Why am I an MEP 112 Champion?
The European Emergency Number is a step toward the european integration. The Number provides the same service for the 492 million of european citizens. In this way, equity regarding security for all citizens is better guaranteed.
Romania
MEP Adina Ioana VALEAN, Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Region: Ms Adina Valean represents Romania (according to the Romanian law, there is only one circumscription at national level).
Email Adress: adinaioana.valean@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45861 (Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75861 (Strasbourg)
Website: www.valean.eu
Why am I an MEP 112 Champion?
Considering the citizens' safety a priority for her work, Ms Valean has been, from the very beginning of her mandate as MEP (in January 2007), one of the members of the initiative group who supported the WRITTEN DECLARATION 0044/2007 on the European Emergency Call Number.
In order to better promote the European Emergency Call Number, Ms Valean also organized a press conference (that took place on February the 6th 2007) at the European Parliament. The aim of this press conference was to gather the 1 million signatures that 112 needed in order to be promoted at European level.
Additionally to that, Ms Adina Valean also had a speech at the 1st European Security and Safety Summit (that took place on 6-7 June 2007, in Brussels) about the necesity to have a better regulation regarding data protection.
Nevertheless, she had several meetings with the representatives of the Romanian Gouvernement (and the Ministry of Health) in order to work out together an action plan that would better inform and educate the population on the topic of the 112 use and role.
Hungary
MEP Edit Herczog, Socialist Group in the European Parliament
Email Adress: edit.herczog@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45596(Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75596(Strasbourg)
Website: www.herczogedit.hu
Why am I an MEP 112 Champion?
"The freedom of movement is essential to the Union. But if we move, we all face with the fact that we can get into trouble abroad. As MEP I decided to live in 3 different countries at one time. I brought my children with me and undertook the responsibility of my decision. For me the principle of freedom of movement is extended as the freedom of safe movement. Any European citizen should have the confidence that no matter where he is, is still able to call for help by 112 and will get the help needed."
Austria
MEP Othmar Karas, European People's Party and European Democrats
Email Adress: othmar.karas@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45627 (Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75627 (Strasbourg)
Website: www.othmar-karas.at
Why am I an MEP 112 Champion?
"I am an MEP 112 Champion, because every EU citizen who visits another Member State of the Union should have an access to national emergency services as fast and simple as possible.
Therefore, everyone should know the European Emergency Call Number (112) - then everyone will feel much more protected abroad than ever before."
Portugal
MEP Carlos Coelho, European People's Party and European Democrats
Email Adress: carlos.coelho@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45551 (Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75551 (Strasbourg)
Website: www.carloscoelho.eu
Why am I an MEP 112 Champion?
"It's important that our citizens travelling on the European territory, for the most different reasons, can enjoy the same level of protection as on their own Member State, in case they are victims of a serious illness, a car accident or any type of crime.
That's why I fully support the need of a European emergency call number (112), in order to provide the victims with appropriate assistance, at the place of emergency, as soon as possible.
I'm proud of contributing for the awareness of citizens regarding the existence and the possibility of use of this emergency number".
Poland
MEP Jacek Saryusz-Wolski, European People's Party and European Democrats
Email Adress: jacek.saryusz-wolski@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45371 (Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75371 (Strasbourg)
Website: www.jaceksaryusz-wolski.pl
Why am I an MEP 112 Champion?
"The 112 emergency number represents to me the essence of the idea of the European Union - full integration and unity. Every single citizen can dial this number in case of emergency in every single EU member state and receive assistance. In my home town, for example, just recently a 4 year old boy has saved his mother's life by dialling this number. I am very proud that thanks to this initiative the EU can serve its citizens better and make us all feel equally well protected both at home and abroad."
Slovak Republic
MEP Monika Flasikova-Benova, Socialist Group in the European Parliament
Region: Bratislava
Email Adress: monika.benova@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45160 (Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75160 (Strasbourg)
Why am I an MEP 112 Champion?
"We as politicians have the honor to represent citizens as well as the duty to reflect upon their needs and support initiatives, which lead to their fulfilment. I consider the European emergency number 112 an important gateway to accessible and efficient services to all citizens, residing or travelling in Europe, experiencing an emergency. That is why I gave my voice for the Written Declaration on the European emergency number 112 and why I actively support its institutional development in my home country Slovakia."
France
MEP Bernadette Vergnaud, Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament
Region: Grand Ouest
Email Adress: bernadette.vergnaud@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45210 (Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75210 (Strasbourg)
MEP Robert Rochefort, Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Region: Sud-Ouest
Email Adress: robert.rochefort@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45830 (Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75830 (Strasbourg)
Why am I an MEP 112 Champion?
"European citizens' travel more and more on the European territory, and unfortunately accidents and aggressions can happen at anytime.
With the European Emergency Number 112, Europe provides people with an equal access to help, no matter if they are in their own country, or not. This initiative is important for both the citizens' security and the European integration.
In giving my support to this initiative, I hope to contribute to the development of awareness and use of this emergency number."
Belgium
MEP Louis Michel, Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe in the European Parliament
Region: Collège électoral francophone
Email Adress: louis.michel@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45532 (Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75532 (Strasbourg)
Why am I an MEP 112 Champion?
"I believe that the number 112 is a concrete demonstration of the impact of the EU on citizens' daily lives. Therefore, I will do all I can to improve functioning of 112 and to make sure that citizens are aware of the 3 digits that can save their life, 112"
MEP Guy Verhofstadt, Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe in the European Parliament
Region: Nederlands Kiescollege
Email Adress: guy.verhofstadt@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45566 (Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75566 (Strasbourg)
MEP Marc Tarabella, Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament
Region: Collège électoral francophone
Email Adress: marc.tarabella@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45444 (Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75444 (Strasbourg)
Website: www.tarabella.eu
Why am I an MEP 112 Champion?
"In 2007, I had initiated the written declaration over the 112 emergency number. In April 2007, 530 MEP signed up the declaration. The 25th September 2007, the European Parliament adopted the declaration. To myself, a common emergency number across Europe is of highest importance. This is definitely a step towards integration. With this, all European citizens, regardless of their social and economic position, can benefit from the same security."
Italy
MEP Silvia Costa, Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament
Region: Italy: Centrale
Email Adress: silvia.costa@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: +32 (0)2 28 45514 (Brussels) and +33 (0)3 88 1 75514 (Strasbourg)
Website: www.silviacosta.it