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Mr President, whatever else I have to say, I would like to thank the rapporteur, Mrs Herranz García, for her clear position, and I should also like to congratulate our Commissioner for Agriculture, because in all the discussions about what we want, I have to say that she remains steadfast in the discussion about the financial perspectives and the question of cofinancing agricultural policy, which is in itself worthy of congratulation, as well as meaning that she, in any event, is standing up for a sector in Europe, and wants to maintain it.
I also welcome her remarks with regard to good impact studies into the fruit and vegetable sector in order to be able to choose a sound approach which will enable us to work in a more market-oriented manner, and also her remarks with regard to the requirement that it should be possible to label products from Europe effectively so that there is no doubt as to their origin. That, in itself, is a sound approach.
I should also add a small critical note, because impact studies lead me to the conclusion that, in Europe, certainly after the EU’s enlargement, it has become more difficult for European fruit and vegetable growers – who generally work without subsides and in a market-oriented manner – to keep their heads above water. The extensive concentration on the demand side in the form of supermarkets is not backed by reinforced producer organisations in the sector itself. If the sector wishes to survive in Europe, it has to be able to work under the conditions that apply to import products. Labelling is crucial in this respect, and the Commission should devote more attention to this aspect in future plans.
Secondly, there is no denying that a huge number of growers in the ten new Member States have problems integrating in the European market. It is vital that this problem be addressed more forcefully by setting up producer organisations and by ensuring that the growers in the new countries are also able to gain a foothold in the market compared to huge supermarket chains.
Thirdly, if there is less bureaucracy, it is more likely that the money for these funds will be spent wisely. It is unacceptable that, as is at present the case, 25% of the money should go unspent. It is crucial that the Commission should look into this without delay in order to ensure that the money can be spent as yet. If it cannot be channelled directly to producer organisations, then the budget that is left over, in the light of major frost damage in large parts of Europe and other natural disasters, including drought, can still be spent in the sector in order to ensure that it survives these difficult times. In any event, I should like to thank the rapporteur and the Commissioner for a reasonably constructive attitude."@en1
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