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"en.20110705.34.2-384-000"2
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"The retail sector is a cornerstone of the European economy. This dynamic sector employs almost 20 million people, generating 4.2% of the EU’s GDP, and accounting for 20% of small and medium-sized enterprises in Europe. Retailers are also service providers, offering easy access to the labour market. Free and fair competition, freedom of contract and the rapid application of the relevant legislation are fundamental preconditions for a functioning retail market, and the Commission and the Member States must therefore promote them consistently and fully. In the interests of the proper application of competition rules and the prevention of features associated with a dominant market position – cartel agreements and unfair competition between retailers on regional markets – it is above all necessary to strengthen local bodies monitoring competition and to secure their cooperation with the European Commission’s Directorate General for Competition. For the reasons set out above, I am voting in favour of Mrs Corazza Bildt’s report."@en1
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