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dcterms:Date	"2011-09-12"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:An effective raw materials strategy for Europe (debate)2
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lpv:document identification number	"en.20110912.21.1-097-000"2
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lpv:speaker	lp:Herbert Reul2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China (2009-09-16--2012-02-12)3 member_of_the_bureau; EPP (2009-07-21--2014-06-30)3 substitute; LIBE (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 chair; ITRE (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 member; Conference of Committee Chairs (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, many people have already spoken about the importance of raw materials for the competitiveness and future viability of the European economy. Many speakers have pointed out how much businesses are now dependent on mineral raw materials when it comes to jobs. The latest example that has come to the attention of consumers was the announcement by a small lamp producer that the price of energy-saving bulbs would rise because of difficulties with the supply of rare earths. The price rises were enormous. Accordingly, it is high time that we addressed this issue. I am very grateful to Mr Bütikofer for coming up with such well-balanced answers. When it comes to the question of achieving results, I believe it is not important that each of us should insist that our opinion is the right one, but rather that everything should be seen in context. That is also why the Commission is correct with its three-pillar approach, which requires us to address the question of tapping new sources of raw materials in Europe too. One of my colleagues has just pointed out that we must also consider technology. Mr Florenz indicated that we would encounter conflicts with other legislation and that we would need to decide where the boundaries lie and how much the various issues mean to us or how we can tap new raw materials. Secondly, there is naturally a huge need to tap into greater potential in relation to recycling than is currently the case. There is no doubt about that. However, this is not something to be pursued ‘at any price’, but needs to be considered in a rational and differentiated way. Likewise, the question of international relations is a significant element. Portraying raw materials diplomacy as an instrument of suppression, as one of my colleagues has just done, would indicate a failure to read the text. I believe that international agreements and cooperation are urgently needed so that we in Europe can make greater use of our potential in the distribution of raw materials. Naturally this also means dealing with other countries in an upright fashion. However, I believe that imposing limits on growth or specifications from the Commission on how raw materials are to be used, or more stringent regulations would be the wrong path to choose. I am very grateful that we have found a wording in relation to the complicated issue of taxation that we can all agree on. I would ask my colleagues to ensure that this wording is retained, so that we can all support it later on. Broad majority support from Parliament is more important than insisting on having things one’s own way."@en1
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