Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-06-11-Speech-1-048-000"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-06-11"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:EU trade negotiations with Japan (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"lv"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20120611.18.1-048-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-06-11-Speech-1-049-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Sandra Kalniete2
lpv:spokenAs	member; EPP (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Pilsoniskā Savienība (2009-07-14--2013-03-24)3 substitute; AGRI (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 vice-chair; Delegation for relations with Japan (2009-09-30--2014-06-30)3 member; IMCO (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the world expects from the European Union the ability to take decisive action, create new jobs and give a strong impetus to growth. Very unfortunate as it is, however, the news reaching the world about Europe is not positive; it is mostly negative. We all realise that this free trade agreement would give us better access, better access for Europe to the Asian markets. Each of us today also realises that the negotiations will not be easy. However, only by starting negotiations shall we be able to solve anything. The Latvian people have a saying that water does not run under a standing stone. So, then, if we do not start negotiations, that will be the standing stone in the way of trade and intensification of our economic relations. Of course, we have unfinished and unclear issues related to non-tariff barriers in the automotive sector, the pharmaceutical sector, in public procurement, and also with regard to agricultural products. However, the European Commission has stated very clearly that it is ready to suspend the negotiations if Japan does not fulfil the commitments undertaken in the pre-negotiation stage. I wish to again underline the fact that the faster we begin the negotiations, the stronger our signal to the world that Europe is active and able to take action. Let us not forget that Japan has supported us with contributions to the Stabilisation Fund, and that Japan shares our values. Our potential today has not been realised. If it is so hard for us to begin negotiations with Japan on a free trade agreement, how shall we ever get to negotiate with the United States of America on a free trade agreement, which is currently being discussed in political science circles as one of the ways of strengthening the unity of the democratic states?"@en1
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