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We have had a system for trading emission allowances in Europe since 2005. This negotiation has been about improving these rules. Nevertheless, it has felt like we were taking part in the film The Killing Fields, with fire and counter-fire coming from all directions.
A lot of the negotiations have been carried out in the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and I would like to mention in particular some of the things included in the final negotiation results. The setting of priorities for a global agreement is extremely important. The fact that we will have a list of the competitive industries after Copenhagen is very important. We have managed to get simpler rules and less bureaucracy for small businesses accepted. The system has become more open and transparent with a prohibition on insider trading, and this ensures credibility and effectiveness. We have introduced incentives for industry to utilise surplus gas and heat in the production of combined heat and power. We have included more shipping and we have the opportunity to negotiate with the countries around us for the purposes of emissions trading.
The structure is there, the environmental targets are in place, but the tools have become weaker through the actions of the Member States. I find this regrettable, but I will nevertheless recommend that you vote in favour, as the cost of not having a climate package in place is infinitely higher. Thank you, Mr President."@en1
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