Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2009-02-02-Speech-1-106"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2009-02-02"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Production and employment in the textile and clothing sector in various EU Member States (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"pl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20090202.15.1-106"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2009-02-02-Speech-1-1082
lpv:speaker	lp:Czesław Adam Siekierski2
lpv:spokenAs	member; EPP-ED (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; PECH (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 substitute; REGI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 member; AGRI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Croatia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Polskie Stronnictwo Ludowe (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"The import of cheap textiles from China to Europe is a problem which has grown recently as a result of the gradual liberalisation in world trade. The Chinese textile industry, which has a cheap labour force of many millions at its disposal, has an obvious advantage over European producers, which specialise mainly in branded products. In relation to the progressive displacement of domestic production by more competitively priced imports from China, we can see negative social effects, which especially concern those regions that have for centuries specialised in the manufacture of clothes. As we are currently struggling with one of the most serious economic crises in history, the threat of impoverishment of large areas of the Community is even greater. The uncontrolled influx of cheap clothing from Asia also means the problem of counterfeit branded products, which further weakens the position of European producers and exposes consumers to serious risks associated with the low quality of imported products. There can be no doubt that, as a result of the expiry of the agreement on bilateral monitoring at the end of 2008, immediate action is necessary to extend this system. It is also advisable to establish a high-level group within the EU, whose function would be to monitor the influx of Chinese textiles and inspect their quality. Bearing in mind that in the face of economic recession the protection of jobs should receive special attention from the governments of the Member States and the Commission, I appeal for the matter of the protection of the European textile market to be given priority status."@en1

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