Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2006-09-05-Speech-2-019"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2006-09-05"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Suspension of negotiations on the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20060905.5.2-019"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2006-09-05-Speech-2-0202
lpv:speaker	lp:Maria Martens2
lpv:spokenAs	member_of_the_bureau; EPP-ED (2004-08-31--2009-07-13)3,3 unknown; Christen Democratisch Appèl (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3,3 substitute; FEMM (2004-09-08--2007-01-14)3,3 member; DEVE (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3,3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America (2004-09-16--2007-03-13)3,3 substitute; INTA (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3,3 member; Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3,3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, it is extremely disappointing that the WTO negotiations have been suspended indefinitely, and I am particularly worried about the position of the developing countries. The objective of the WTO negotiations, as we know, was to improve the position of the developing countries, and all those involved had to do their bit: Europe in the area of import tariffs for agricultural products, the United States in the shape of internal support to farmers, developing countries, such as Brazil and India, with regard to access to their markets for industrial products, and suchlike. It is very unfortunate that no progress has been made and further negotiations could now be a long time coming. I do not wish to point the finger at any of the parties, for that is also difficult with so many parties being sat around the table, but it should be said that the way in which the Commissioner has acted has unfortunately not led to the desired results, and that it is now becoming more difficult for developing countries to gain a stronger foothold in the world economy. I am pleased, though, that the Commissioner has expressed his commitment to the developing countries more than once, and I will hold him to that if I may. We cannot change the facts, and that is why it is important to look to the future, particularly that of the developing countries. During the negotiation round, agreement was reached, in principle, about a number of items that are very important for developing countries, which include, as they have already been mentioned: aid for trade, no import duties for the poorest countries, trade facilities, as well as special and differentiated treatment. What could have been a major step forward, is now left in the lap of the Gods. I understand, and also condone the fact, that the Commissioner would like those agreements to go ahead as much as possible, but I then wonder how, according to the Commissioner, can this be done in those areas? Can the plans be implemented as yet and if so, how? Finally, I should like to mention the Export Promotion Organisations (EPOs) that are related to the WTO. We have not yet seen any concrete proposals, and that is why I should like to know: what is, according to the Commission, the impact of the suspension of the WTO negotiations on the developments of EPOs? Does the Commissioner believe that, in the framework of the EPO negotiations, there is scope for walking the extra mile for the benefit of the ACP countries?"@en1

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