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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2009-03-10"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Risk to close down the company QIMONDA in Germany and Portugal and the loss of thousands of jobs in Europe (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"pt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20090310.38.2-541"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2009-03-10-Speech-2-5422
lpv:speaker	lp:José Albino Silva Peneda2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Delegation for relations with the Maghreb countries and the Arab Maghreb Union (including Libya) (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 member; EPP-ED (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; BUDG (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (2004-10-12--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Partido Social Democrata (2007-11-23--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 member; EMPL (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"The possible closure of Qimonda puts nearly 2 000 jobs at risk in the north of Portugal, which has, in a few years, gone from being one of the most industrialised regions of Europe to being one of the continent’s poorest regions. It must be understood that the industrial fabric of the north of Portugal was based on traditional sectors, in which textiles were of great importance. This case has arisen precisely at a time when this industrial fabric was at a decisive stage in its conversion, undergoing restructuring processes that are always arduous and costly. If this closure becomes a reality, it will have an enormous impact not just on the region, but on the country as well. I know that whether or not Qimonda continues to operate depends, above all, on market forces and the will of the shareholders. Nonetheless, it will also not be difficult to recognise that, as Qimonda is considered one of Portugal’s main exporters and as it is also an essential part of the conversion of the economic fabric of the region, we cannot accept that only market forces should decide its future on their own. This circumstance explains why the authorities in Portugal and Germany have been tackling the issue at the highest level, specifically and very recently through the President of the Portuguese Republic and Chancellor Merkel. It is also because of this, Mr Špidla, that if the Portuguese Government has not yet invited you to visit the region, which is facing a real social emergency, I myself am inviting you, Commissioner, as I want you to see for yourself the seriousness of the situation, support the efforts that are being made and mobilise all the instruments that the Commission has at its disposal to prevent the lack of confidence throughout the region from spreading even further."@en1
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