Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-07-01-Speech-2-051"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-07-01"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Greek Presidency2
dcterms:Language	"it"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20030701.1.2-051"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-07-01-Speech-2-0522
lpv:speaker	lp:Francesco Fiori2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; AGRI (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation for relations with the countries of South America and MERCOSUR (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Forza Italia (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 vice-chair; EPP-ED (1999-09-30--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, even applying the principle that nothing is ever perfect in life, I have to say that I have difficulty in imagining a better Presidency than that which is coming to an end today. The Greek Presidency has succeeded in combining the major themes, already widely addressed – such as enlargement, supporting the Convention and establishing a very balanced, wise position in foreign policy – with everyday issues which are important for the citizens of Europe. Over these past six months, a relatively short time, we have brought a number of extremely important dossiers to a conclusion. We have made progress in financial closed the energy and implemented and extended major programmes such as Erasmus and Learning: I therefore endorse your work. I can see only one flaw: the conclusion of the position on agriculture. I am fully aware of the macroeconomic situation; I am fully aware of the need for the European Union to adopt a clear foreign policy with regard to the developing countries too. Nevertheless, the conclusion of the agriculture package last week is causing me some concern, for, in actual fact, we have instigated a process of dismantling our continent’s primary sector and we have, in reality, started to destroy the one genuine policy which has allowed the European Union to claim the title of Union thus far. I hope that there will be a rethink once Cancun is over, for, otherwise, Commissioner Fischler’s position, promoted by the Agriculture Council, will affect what is not just a key sector for the economy but, most importantly, a key sector for consumers. In other words, we ask farmers for investment and commitments to safeguard the quality of foodstuffs and then we dismantle the various measures protecting the sector: this is a policy which I really cannot understand."@en1
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