Opening the debate, the Parliament's rapporteur on the draft law, Spanish centre-right MEP Alejo Vidal-Quatras, said it would increase protection for EU citizens.

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Opening the debate, Austrian centre-right MEP Othmar Karas said there were still unresolved issues in Europe before a draft revised directive could be produced.

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The draft proposals include shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and enhanced links with historical areas of the city centre.

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