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"Madam President, Commissioner, the negotiations on a reform of the World Trade Organisation can be characterised as truly exhausting. There is still no sign of the talks coming to a conclusion anytime soon. On Wednesday, this House will witness the adoption of a cross-group resolution clearly favouring a multilateral trade system rather than more bilateral agreements. During the course of the Doha negotiations, the European Union has made concessions in many areas, taking significant steps to close the gap with its negotiating partners.
I genuinely hope that the European Union will strongly support a functional and dynamic World Trade Organisation. Commissioner, this is something that lies mainly in your hands. Above all, a global trade system with a clear set of rules must enable us to offer less developed countries the support they so desperately need. Slipping increasingly into a pattern of bilateral agreements is the wrong path to take.
I am sceptical about this development, particularly in the context of European agriculture. We must not forget that many European countries have an agricultural system built around small structures. Measures to support the market have always been, and continue to be, a key component in retaining regionalism and rural life. Food safety is a central concern, particularly in Europe. However, there is no disputing the importance of the SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) standards and the TRIPS (trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights) agreement for the European economy. The same applies to price fluctuations in the commodities and food sector. These problems cannot be resolved on a regional or bilateral basis, but need global solutions. We need a solid, sustainable and well-balanced trade system rather than a series of cobbled-together trade agreements.
I am hopeful of some positive developments during the next round of talks and that you will continue to press for a conclusion. Good luck!"@en1
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