Doctors: free movement and mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and others formal qualifications

In adopting the report by Mrs Fontaine, Parliament approved the proposal with the following amendments concerning: - the scope of the amendments, which would determine the beginning of the comitology process, and consideration of the European Parliament's rights within the framework of a codecision procedure; - the Commission should give greater consideration to the problem of nationals of Member States who held qualifications awarded by third countries, which constituted a "major difficulty" for certain Member States within the meaning of Directive 93/16/EEC; - the Commission should consult the Standing Committee of European Doctors before submitting any proposals for amendments. �